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Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 8:40 pm

Imam: Pastor Waited Too Long To Cancel Burning

WESH.com ORLANDO, Fla. -- A local Muslim leader said on Saturday that Gainesville Pastor Terry Jones waited too long before canceling his "International Burn a Koran Day," sparking international protests and unwanted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T11:08:31Z)

AP Exclusive: Ill. early release parolee not picked up after battery, then ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois prison officials passed up a chance to put an early release parolee back behind ... Pat Quinn halted it and demanded "intensive compliance" of its parolees. Bracey was convicted of the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-20T20:32:52Z)

If FDA backs modified fish, don't expect a label

The FDA says it cannot require a label on ... and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. "I think the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-19T08:09:36Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under the ... Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits, 34, failed field sobriety tests given by a motorcycle officer. The couple was ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T20:06:37Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against Calif. video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

Genetically altered salmon could be on sale soon

The FDA says it cannot require a label on ... and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. The debate will ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

Desailly wants Ghana's coaching job

... Marcel Desailly appears confident he will be appointed Ghana coach but has stressed no deal has yet been done. Milovan Rajevac stepped ... Desailly as saying in an interview with L'Equipe. "I'm surrounded ... (Source: Punch 2010-09-18T13:47:13Z)

Gainesville Pastor: Church Will Never Burn Koran

WESH.com NEW YORK -- A Gainesville, Fla., pastor said on Saturday that his church will never burn a Koran, even if a mosque is built near ground zero. Pastor Terry Jones had threatened to burn the Muslim holy book on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-11T22:45:14Z)

Deal takes small lead over Barnes in poll

ATLANTA (AP) -- A new poll shows Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent, (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-09-18T18:19:14Z)

Will Desailly get Ghana coaching job?

Paris - Former France captain Marcel Desailly says he is close to reaching a deal to succeed Milovan Rajevac as Ghana coach. The 42-year-old former Marseille and AC Milan defender told Saturday's edition of L'Equipe ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-09-18T09:51:00Z)

Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-20T02:10:30Z)

FDA rules won't require salmon labels

The FDA says it cannot require ... public wants to know and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. " (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-19T09:42:39Z)

Deal has lead over Barnes in poll

The poll conducted for The Atlanta ... candidate Nathan Deal leading Democrat Roy Barnes 45 to 41 percent. While Deal's lead is within the poll's margin of error, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson and ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-09-19T13:53:12Z)

China's SAIC noncommittal on stake in GM IPO

SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese automaker and General Motors Co. partner SAIC said Monday it is paying close attention to GM's upcoming stock sale, but gave no hint over whether it plans to take a stake itself ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-20T10:10:06Z)

WTF? Treasury Department Now Looking To Sell Part Of YOUR GM To The Chinese?

Investment bankers handling the upcoming General Motors Co. stock sale are expected to court ... GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current ... (Source: AutoSpies.com 2010-09-20T23:03:12Z)

Paris Hilton - Hilton Given Suspended Sentence In Las Vegas Drug Case

PARIS HILTON has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and ordered to attend an "intensive" substance abuse programme as part of a plea deal stemming from her drug arrest in Las Vegas ... hours of community service (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-09-20T18:09:43Z)

Paris Hilton Cops Plea Deal

Toronto Sun : Paris Hilton pleaded guilty Monday to cocaine possession and was fined $2,000 by a Las Vegas judge and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service. Hilton, 29, was also given a one-year ... (Source: Momlogic.com 2010-09-20T18:38:21Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against California video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-18T21:03:53Z)

UPDATE 1-Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-20T01:41:52Z)

Pastor Terry Jones Cancels Koran Burning; Claims Deal Reached to Move Ground Zero Mosque

Constitution -- very likely will incite retaliation among Muslim extremists. The City of Gainesville, Florida is not thrilled about Terry Jones' plans and has informed the pastor that his Dove World Outreach Center ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-10T00:20:40Z)

Man shot to death on train

voters respond to election case SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn and two Illinois voters have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let a special Senate election go forward as planned. They filed briefs Friday in ... (Source: Carmi Times 2010-09-21T00:43:25Z)

IGDA/AIAS Amicus Brief Filed Today!

... Supreme Court in support of the Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association in SCHWARZENEGGER vs EMA. This case addresses efforts by the State of California to limit the sales ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-09-17T21:48:01Z)

White Birch Paper Company Announces Auction on September 21

... White Birch ... all bids are for the operations as a going concern. The Company expects the results of the auction to be known at the conclusion of the auction, or shortly thereafter. Final court approval of a ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-19T10:54:14Z)

Paris Hilton to get probation in plea deal in drug possession case

Celebrity socialite Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty ... Love my new Chanel purse I got today :)." Hilton's latest arrest came when her boyfriend, nightclub mogul Cy Waits, was stopped by a motorcycle officer ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-09-18T00:04:01Z)

Union, state of Illinois reach deal that could bar government layoffs for nearly ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has reached a deal with a major union that could prohibit government layoffs for nearly two years. The two sides say the agreement will cut costs at least $50 ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-09-20T23:24:40Z)

I'm close to Black Stars coaching job - Desailly

Former France captain Marcel Desailly says he is close to reaching a deal to succeed Milovan Rajevac as Ghana coach. The 42-year-old former Marseille and AC Milan defender told Saturday's edition of L'Equipe ... (Source: GhanaHomePage 2010-09-19T12:12:59Z)

Gov. Poll: Deal Has Slight Lead Over Barnes

ATLANTA (AP) A new poll shows Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent. (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-09-19T09:49:49Z)

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 or jail time ... Hilton was taken into custody last month after riding in her boyfriend Cy Waits' Cadillac Escalade, which was pulled over when ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-09-19T03:08:57Z)

Bankers handling sale of GM stock may seek foreign investors

DETROIT — Investment bankers handling the upcoming General Motors Co. stock sale are expected ... GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-21T00:21:56Z)

Paris Hilton's Plea Deal with Las Vegas Judge

... Paris Hilton and her new boyfriend over and after conducting a search of the vehicle, discovered cocaine in her purse. The sentence was settled in Las Vegas Court ... and 200 hours of community service to complete. (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-20T23:31:50Z)

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