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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 10:42 am

Indiana businessman faces foreclosure on mansion

... businessman Tim Durham ... mansion sold through a sheriff's sale. The FBI raided the offices of two Durham companies last year but no criminal charges have been filed. Durham's Akron, Ohio-based company Fair ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-18T13:40:04Z)

Mason-Dixon poll shows Deal leading Barnes in a tight race

... gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal ... Georgia voters by telephone Monday through Wednesday. The poll was commissioned by the Times-Union and other members of the Georgia Newspaper Partnership. An InsiderAdvantage (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T10:55:26Z)

JPMorgan Chase sues to foreclose on Durham mansion

... Tim Durham with a mortgage-foreclosure suit, and is asking a court to order his Geist mansion sold through a ... scrape together assets for investors in Akron-based Fair Finance Co., the Durham-owned company ... (Source: Ibj.com 2010-09-17T16:04:25Z)

Cubs shut out Marlins

... Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each ... Soto chased Alex Sanabia (4-3) with his two-out RBI ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-18T15:13:07Z)

Report says Michigan's movie tax credits fail to bring bang for the buck

The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency says about $37.5 million in tax credits in 2008 to 2009 resulted in $98 million in private spending, but nearly half of the spending left Michigan's economy. The Michigan film ... (Source: Toledo On The Move 2010-09-19T04:49:10Z)

Paris Hilton gets year probation in plea deal

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under ... Clark County District Attorney David Roger said. Roger said the celebrity socialite has agreed to plead guilty Monday ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-19T05:53:36Z)

Marlins report: Inside pitch

MARLINS 0: RHP Alex Sanabia returned from his five-game suspension and allowed two runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. That should be enough for a win, but the Marlins stranded 11 runners and went 1-for-15 with ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-18T11:45:32Z)

A.J. Green must sit out for Georgia after appeal denied

J. Green won't play the next two games after an NCAA committee Friday upheld his suspension for ... which is preparing for the next game," Georgia coach Mark Richt said in a statement. "We'll look forward to A. (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Israeli foreign minister wants to redraw borders to exclude at least some Israeli ...

... that questioned the loyalty of Israel's Arab citizens. His solution is to redraw the border and transfer them to Palestinian rule, while also incorporating residents of Jewish settlements in the West Bank into ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-19T12:12:59Z)

Paris Hilton Strikes a Deal in Vegas, Avoids Felony Cocaine Charge

A new report from TMZ says that Paris Hilton will not be facing a trial ... resolution which would give us complete control over her future," said Clark County D.A. David Roger. " If she does not toe the line and ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-09-19T03:08:57Z)

Dempster deals seven shutout innings

and Soto chased Alex Sanabia (4-3) with his two-out RBI double in the sixth. Sanabia (4-3) allowed four hits and walked three. Marlins All-Star SS Hanley Ramirez was held out because of a sore left elbow. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Barton: Is it Deal, or no Deal?

... to have a dad like Nathan Deal ... caused Georgia's Republican gubernatorial candidate to kiss about $2 million of his own money good-bye. That's heartbreaking, especially if you're not a rich guy like Roy Barnes, (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-19T11:22:52Z)

NCAA denies appeal for Georgia WR A.J. Green

ATLANTA — The NCAA has upheld the four-game suspension for Georgia ... which is preparing for the next game," coach Mark Richt said. "We'll look forward to A.J.'s return for the Colorado game." (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Foreign minister wants to eject Israeli Arabs

... that makes up 20 percent of Israel's 7.6 million people. His proposal is to redraw the border and transfer them to Palestinian rule, while also incorporating residents of Jewish settlements in the West Bank into ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-19T14:50:28Z)

UAL, Continental deal gets OK

... UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. Chief Executive Jeff Smisek ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

New Report Says Movie Tax Incentives Are Not A Good Deal

... new report says Michigan ... partisan Senate Fiscal Agency released a report Friday saying that about $37.5 million in credits during the 2008-09 fiscal year is resulting in nearly $98 million in private spending, (Source: WLNS 2010-09-17T21:48:01Z)

Sony's PlayStation 3 soon will get free upgrade to show 3-D movies and videos

... Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos ... s Wii. Sony said Move will go on sale Sept. 19 in the U.S. and Oct. 21 in Japan. (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-19T03:59:04Z)

Report: Georgia WR A.J. Green under investigation over sale of game-worn jersey

J. Green, a ... take the field for coach Mark Richt this season. The reason, according to ESPN.com, is an investigation into the sale of one of Green's game-worn jerseys and whether that violated NCAA rules. (Source: USA Today 2010-09-08T18:16:47Z)

Poll offers good news for beleaguered Deal in Georgia race

... gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal ... Georgia voters by telephone Monday through Wednesday . The poll was commissioned by the Times-Union and other members of the Georgia Newspaper Partnership. An ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T09:29:32Z)

Canada's Ryan Dempster pitches 7 innings as Chicago Cubs beat Florida Marlins

... Marlins ... Alex Sanabia (4-3) with his two-out RBI double in the sixth. "I went into the lights and I lost it, then didn't pick it up again," Morrison said. "It put us in a hole." Sanabia (4-3) allowed four hits (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-18T11:45:32Z)

Report: Michigan film tax credits not a good deal for state

... nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency report released Friday says about $37.5 million in credits during the 2008-09 fiscal year reflected nearly $98 million in private spending. But nearly half of the spending left ... (Source: Crain's Detroit Business 2010-09-18T20:35:15Z)

Chicago Cubs (66-81) at Florida Marlins (73-73), 7:10 p.m.

... Marlins for the second game of a three-game weekend series at Sun Life Stadium. Chicago won Friday's opener and improved to 33-39 on the road in 2010 when Ryan Dempster ... Alfonso Soriano each drove in a run ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-09-18T14:58:48Z)

Paris Hilton Agrees to Plea Deal, Says D.A.

Paris Hilton has agreed to plead ... line and stay out of trouble she will do one year in the Clark County Detention Center," said Nevada's Clark County District Attorney David Roger. Should Hilton be arrested during ... (Source: WCTV 2010-09-19T02:11:41Z)

Shareholders approve deal between UAL, Continental

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-18T00:04:01Z)

Businessman with ties to Akron faces foreclosure on mansion

... businessman Tim Durham ... mansion sold through a sheriff's sale. The FBI raided the offices of two Durham companies last year but no criminal charges have been filed. Durham's Akron, Ohio-based company Fair ... (Source: 27 First News 2010-09-18T12:35:39Z)

UAL, Continental stockholders approve deal

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-17T23:21:04Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

is the Palestinian negotiating team's demand that Israel extend a curb on new construction in Jewish West Bank settlements, due to expire on Sept. 26. Netanyahu has not tipped his hand, but he faces conflicting ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

3D Blu-ray update for PS3 arrives Sept. 21

Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a player for 3D Blu-ray movies , music videos and  games starting Sept. 21 ... the Nintendo Wii. Only time will tell, but one thing is clear — Nintendo has had ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T17:10:02Z)

Cubs seek to improve road play versus Marlins

... Marlins for the second game of a three-game weekend series at Sun Life Stadium. Chicago won Friday's opener and improved to 33-39 on the road in 2010 when Ryan Dempster ... Alfonso Soriano each drove in a run ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-18T15:13:07Z)

Sony Updates PlayStation 3 To Show 3-D Movies

... Sony 's ( SNE ) PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray Disc player for 3-D movies and ... similar to the one already on sale from rival Nintendo 's ( NTDOY ) Wii. Sony said Move will go on sale Sunday ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-09-12T23:55:38Z)

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