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Deals of the Hour / September 21, 2010, 11:41 pm

Suspects in Beating of Aretha Franklin's Son Described

Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson have been cast in the upcoming Tyler Perry-produced comedy "We the Peeples." "Drumline" scribe Tina Gordon Chism wrote the script and will make her directing debut on the ... (Source: EURweb 2010-09-21T21:21:48Z)

2-year-old girl drowns on her birthday

TYLER, Texas (AP) — Tyler police say a toddler accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool on her second birthday. Emergency personnel Monday ... Officer Don Martin says the baby sitter was watching the ... (Source: WOAI 2010-09-21T12:10:37Z)

Transportation chief LaHood says auto 'features' often distract drivers

Washington -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood scolded automakers Tuesday for not doing more to stop distracted driving, as the Obama administration took new steps to crack down on texting behind the wheel. " (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-22T04:59:56Z)

City Council board votes on LAX concession contracts

... Board of Referred Powers voted 4-1 Monday to throw out the winning ... the five-member panel made up of City Council members rejected the bid by SSP America — as well as every other bid for Food and Beverage ... (Source: Los Angeles Independent 2010-09-21T03:13:44Z)

Summit aims to work toward reduction in distracted driving

Obama administration officials said during a second summit on distracted driving ... Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Thirty states and the District of Columbia prohibit drivers from texting behind the wheel; (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-22T05:14:15Z)

Four LAX dining contracts awarded; SSP deal will be rebid

the five-member Board of Referred Powers tossed aside the largest food and beverage concession contract that was recommended for SSP America. That deal will now be rebid by LAX officials. "I am so glad to be done ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-21T02:30:47Z)

Kiszla: Carmelo Anthony should get onboard or get out

... Carmelo Anthony ... Nuggets as the basis of any deal involving Anthony: • New Jersey center Brook Lopez: Some might get excited about the prospect of Denver adding 19-year-old Nets rookie forward Derrick Favors. (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-21T06:55:39Z)

Updated: Aretha Franklin's son beaten in Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, was attacked Monday night ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-22T05:07:05Z)

Craig Robinson and two others cast in Peeples .

Craig Robinson got his real first notice as Darryl ... Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier have signed on to appear in the comedy We The Peeples . Tina Gordon Chism ( Drumline ) wrote the screenplay and will also ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-09-21T21:07:29Z)

IBM spends $1.7B for Netezza

NEW YORK -- IBM Corp. said yesterday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers. The deal would help IBM expand in an area ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-09-21T10:30:24Z)

Clorox Is Said to Be Near a Deal to Sell STP, Armor All Brands to Avista

Clorox Co. , the maker of household- cleaning products, is near an agreement to sell its STP and Armor All auto-care brands to private-equity firm Avista Capital Partners for $750 million to $800 million ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-20T03:43:33Z)

Nets Might Land 'Melo In Deal With Nuggets

... Nuggets are listening to offers from other teams regarding a trade for Carmelo Anthony and the New Jersey ... New Jersey and the Nets are ready to offer No. 3 pick Derrick Favors as well as the expiring ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-21T14:48:05Z)

IBM to Buy Analytics Company Netezza for $1.7 Billion

NEW YORK - IBM, joining the deal-making frenzy, plans to buy data analytics company Netezza Corp for $1.7 billion to expand in technology services and help clients better analyze market information. IBM agreed to pay ... (Source: Wall Street and Technology 2010-09-21T16:35:28Z)

Eddie Franklin, Aretha Franklin's Son, Severely Beaten Spokeswoman Says

DETROIT (AP) - Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, was attacked Monday night and was ... (Source: KSAX 2010-09-21T21:50:26Z)

Martin Is Centerpiece Of Rockets' Offer For Melo

A team executive tells The New York Times that the Houston Rockets are aggressively pursuing Carmelo Anthony with an offer centered around Kevin Martin and at least one of the draft picks acquired in a trade with the ... (Source: RealGM 2010-09-21T13:57:59Z)

Houston Rockets In The Hunt For Carmelo Anthony

... Houston Rockets have joined the "aggressively pursuing" group of organizations in the hunt for Carmelo Anthony . While yesterday's rumor ... While Kevin Martin isn't necessarily considered "young" in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-21T15:52:31Z)

Clorox sells its car care products division

Oakland, Calif . -- Clorox Co. will sell the division that makes car care brands such as Armor All and STP to a private equity firm for $780 million in cash. The company announced the deal Tuesday with ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-22T04:59:56Z)

Report finds possible health risks from drilling

... Battlement Mesa community near Parachute do pose potential health risks for those living in the community, according to a newly released study. Garfield County on ... including Antero Resources, the company that ... (Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 2010-09-22T06:11:31Z)

NBA At 2: Rockets Stay Aggressive

... Houston Rockets pursuing that player. Two of the biggest names in the news today are Denver Nuggets All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony and free ... primarily around shooting guard Kevin Martin, who has All-Star ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-09-21T18:01:22Z)

Tyler girl, 2, drowns on her birthday

TYLER, Texas -- Tyler police say a toddler accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool on her second birthday. Emergency personnel Monday ... Officer Don Martin says the baby sitter was watching the toddler ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-21T16:28:18Z)

Tyler girl, 2, falls into family's pool, drowns on her birthday

TYLER, Texas (AP) — Tyler police say a toddler accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool on her second birthday. Get The 39 News App For Your ... Officer Don Martin says the baby sitter was watching the ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-09-21T12:03:27Z)

Cost sharing deal sought for Parachute intersection

Colorado — A troublesome intersection rebuilding project near here continues to bedevil Garfield County officials ... nor Antero Resources' plans to dig up to 200 wells in the nearby Battlement Mesa subdivision ... (Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 2010-09-16T06:18:38Z)

Clorox Sells Division

Clorox Co. will sell the division that makes car-care brands such as Armor All and STP to a private equity firm for $780 million in cash. The company announced the deal Tuesday with Avista Capital Partners ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-22T04:09:49Z)

Study Looks At Pros, Cons To Drilling In Battlement Mesa

Battlement Mesa residents have been expressing concern over a proposed plan by an energy company wanting to drill for natural gas in their neighborhood. Antero Resources is ... Garfield County decided to commission a ... (Source: Krextv.com 2010-09-20T23:38:59Z)

Lawsuit Accuses Bishop Eddie Long of Sexual Abuse

Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson have been cast in the upcoming Tyler Perry-produced comedy "We the Peeples." "Drumline" scribe Tina Gordon Chism wrote the script and will make her directing debut on the ... (Source: EURweb 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

Four LAX Dining Contracts Awarded, But Fifth Rebid

the five-member Board of Referred Powers tossed aside the largest food and beverage concession contract that was recommended for SSP America. That deal will now be rebid by LAX officials. On a 4-1 vote, three food ... (Source: Los Angeles Business Journal 2010-09-21T18:01:22Z)

Aretha Franklin's spokeswoman says singer's son beaten in Detroit; police say ...

DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin 's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, was attacked Monday night, Gwendolyn Quinn ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-22T02:00:58Z)

Nets are cautious about melo deal

You might want to harness all that enthusiasm about Carmelo Anthony coming to the Nets ... Enter Net power forward Derrick Favors, 19, the third pick in June's draft. The Nuggets would want draft picks. The Nets have ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-22T06:18:40Z)

IBM agrees to buy Netezza

NEW YORK - IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers. The deal would help IBM expand in an area known ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-21T07:31:26Z)

More than New Laws Needed to Deal with Distracted Drivers

The Obama administration ... Washington summit on distracted driving say it will require the cooperation of police, automakers, the technology industry and drivers themselves. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says ... (Source: WHSV 2010-09-22T00:06:26Z)

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