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Deals of the Hour / September 21, 2010, 8:40 am

Obama implores voters to stick with Democrats in perilous election

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama reached out fervently Monday ... efforts and challenged tea party activists as well as the Republicans who are clamoring to take over Congress to spell just how they would ... (Source: Mexico Ledger 2010-09-21T15:16:43Z)

Grubb & Ellis Forms Strategic Alliance With Kettler Inc. to Offer Residential Property ...

2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) , a leading real estate services and investment firm ... executive vice president and chief operating officer of Grubb & Ellis and president, (Source: Marketwatch 2010-09-07T14:36:04Z)

House Republicans to outline new election-year agenda focused on pocketbook ...

national security and reforming Congress. Top Republicans ... President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and requiring that all legislation be made publicly available before it comes to the House for a vote ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-21T12:24:56Z)

Courion Executive to Present at the Summit on IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

UK and Asia, is a global leader in audit and information security training and has trained more than 200,000 delegates across five continents. The summit is designed to provide IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-20T13:52:01Z)

Verizon CFO to Speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference, Sept. 15

NEW YORK, Sept 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- John Killian, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), will speak at the Bank of America ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-14T18:09:40Z)

House Republicans to Unveil Election-Year Agenda Thursday

national security and reforming Congress. Top Republicans ... President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and requiring that all legislation be made publicly available before it comes to the House for a vote ... (Source: CNS News 2010-09-21T13:15:02Z)

Low turnout, Taliban intimidation plague Afghan elections

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Deep-seated voter discontent, calculated attempts to rig the vote and widespread Taliban intimidation Saturday marred Afghanistan's parliamentary election, which was considered a ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-18T21:46:50Z)

Rihanna in a £3 million law suit

Officials at Unique Sports and Marketing have revealed that they signed a 1.1 million pound deal with a company called Vegas Style Entertainment (VSE) to book Rihanna for three Brazil gigs in November (10). (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-09-21T12:46:24Z)

Penguins offer freebie game with job-hunting twist

the Penguins were ranked first in "fan relations" in an ESPN Magazine survey ... Mike Ozanian, a national editor and sports business expert at Forbes magazine, credits Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, who bought ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-18T18:33:33Z)

Paris Hilton pleads guilty in Las Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton acknowledged Monday that ... I assure you the Clark County Detention Center is not the Waldorf Astoria." The plea agreement does not require Hilton to be assigned a probation officer, (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-09-21T09:18:49Z)

Celtic deny deal with US 'exceptional talent'

Mexican top-flight outfit Santos Laguna announced that the 19-year-old would be joining Celtic on a ... after striking twice against Denmark in the semi-finals. Neil Lennon quickly included Mexico international ... (Source: Utv 2010-09-16T20:44:47Z)

Penguins offer free preseason game to promote Pittsburgh-area jobs to young educated fans

the Penguins were ranked first in "fan relations" in an ESPN Magazine survey ... Mike Ozanian, a national editor and sports business expert at Forbes magazine, credits Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, who bought ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-09-18T17:07:39Z)

Rihanna In Lawsuit Over Fake Concerts

Unique Sports and Marketing agreed to pay $1.7 million to book Rihanna for three shows in Brazil in November. But the company they made the deal with - Vegas Style Entertainment - doesn't and has never represented ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-09-18T13:40:04Z)

Q Software and CaoSys Form Strategic Alliance on Security and Compliance Solutions for Oracle e ...

... and compliance solutions for JD Edwards customers, and CaoSys, an Oracle Silver Partner, and specialist developer of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and productivity ... 1999 and is based in the UK. (Source: PRWeb 2010-09-17T07:36:11Z)

Family Settles Crash Suit With Toyota, Targets Car Dealer

The runaway Lexus crash that killed off-duty CHP officer Mark Saylor, his wife Cleofe, daughter Mahala and brother-in-law Christopher Lastrella also shined a spotlight on Toyota's sudden acceleration problems. (Source: San Diego Channel 2010-09-21T02:30:47Z)

Celtic looks at US striker

... Celtic. "It should be noted that there is no formal loan or transfer agreement concerning the player at this stage." The California-born teenager represented Mexico ... striking twice against Denmark in the semi ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-09-17T02:42:41Z)

Taliban turns out for Afghan election

K ABUL, Afghanistan — Deep-seated voter discontent, calculated attempts to rig the vote and widespread Taliban intimidation Saturday marred Afghanistan's parliamentary election, which was considered a bellwether ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-19T09:42:39Z)

Toyota Acceleration Settlement Likely to Remain Sealed

... Toyota Motor Corp. and the relatives of four people killed when a driver was unable to stop a runaway Lexus. Los Angeles County ... off-duty California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor, his wife, their ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-21T13:15:02Z)

Rihanna's Brazilian Concerts Are Fake: Con Scheme Sparks $4.7 Million Lawsuit

... Brazilian company Unique Sports and Marketing fell victim to a major hoax when they inked a deal with Rihanna's bogus "reps" for three Brazilian concerts this November. Vegas Style Entertainment signed the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-18T15:56:04Z)

Verizon announces appointments under succession plan

... COMTEX) -- Broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) announced on Monday ... McAdam served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-21T14:05:09Z)

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)

Netanyahu wants Israeli troops, not international force, on border of future Palestinian state

... Netanyahu says Israel ... future Palestinian state. Palestinians reject the idea and have proposed an international force along the West Bank's border with Jordan as part of a peace deal. Netanyahu told U.S. Jewish (Source: FOX News 2010-09-21T08:07:14Z)

Celtic To Audition Ruelas

Celtic have invited United States Under ... netting against the hosts in the final after striking twice against Denmark in the semi-finals. Neil Lennon quickly included Mexico international Efrain Juarez in his first ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-09-20T21:01:30Z)

Penguins offer freebie game with twist

the Penguins were ranked first in "fan relations" in an ESPN Magazine survey ... Mike Ozanian, a national editor and sports business expert at Forbes magazine, credits Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, who bought ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-19T09:14:01Z)

Paris Hilton pleads guilty

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton can still sashay down red carpets and hit the club ... The Clark County Detention Center is not the Waldorf-Astoria." Hilton, 29, pleaded guilty to drug possession and obstructing an officer. (Source: Batavia Sun 2010-09-21T08:57:20Z)

PM wants Israeli troops at Palestinian border

... Netanyahu says Israel ... future Palestinian state. Palestinians reject the idea and have proposed an international force along the West Bank's border with Jordan as part of a peace deal. Netanyahu told U.S. Jewish (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-21T07:52:55Z)

PREVIEW: Security tight for Afghan elections; Taliban attacks feared

Extra police and soldiers were deployed throughout the country to prevent the Taliban from derailing Saturday's vote, including new checkpoints across Kabul. Interior Ministry spokesman Zamarai Bashary ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-17T10:06:30Z)

Judge inclined to keep confidential details of Toyota's settlement offer

... Bob Baker Lexus, the dealer that loaned the family the car, objected because Toyota's settlement doesn't cover separate negligence claims against the dealership. California Highway Patrol officer Mark Saylor had ... (Source: Vallejo Times-Herald 2010-09-21T08:00:04Z)

Paris Hilton: Pleads guilty in plea deal

LAS VEGAS -- Paris Hilton acknowledged Monday that ... I assure you the Clark County Detention Center is not the Waldorf Astoria." The plea agreement does not require Hilton to be assigned a probation officer, (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-09-21T14:48:05Z)

su53 to help SAP customers with managed security service

su53 Solutions has launched a new managed security service to help firms keep a closer eye on SAP governance, risk management and compliance (GRC). The operating and support service for SAP environments is the first ... (Source: IT Pro 2010-09-09T11:27:34Z)

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