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Deals of the Hour / September 22, 2010, 3:41 pm

Eddie Vedder and Jill McCormick Marry in Hawaii

Rock musician Eddie Vedder has married model Jill McCormick in a ceremony in Hawaii attended by about 70 guests, People.com reported. The Pearl Jam lead singer and McCormick -- who are parents to daughters ... (Source: HispanicBusiness.com 2010-09-22T05:57:12Z)

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

DETROIT (AP) - Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten ... Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, was attacked Monday night and was undergoing surgery at a hospital, Gwendolyn Quinn said in a statement. A witness said ... (Source: KSAX 2010-09-21T21:50:26Z)

Possible Encephalitis Cases Investigated

... sleeves and long pants and use DEET, especially in heavily wooded areas. Mosquitoes don't need much water to breed. Be sure to frequently pour out any standing water in places such as flower pots, bird baths, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T21:43:16Z)

Hamstring sidelines Jets' Revis, status uncertain

The Jets' All-Pro cornerback left New York's 28-14 victory over New England on Sunday ... and he said he would have an MRI exam Monday. Revis said the hamstring wasn't torn or pulled, but was unsure how long he might ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-20T09:12:50Z)

Pentagon says Gates worried about Russia arms sale

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said Gates told Israeli Defense ... sale poses a major threat to Israel because Syria backs the Lebanese Hezbollah, which has used Russian-made weapons against Israel in the past. (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-09-21T08:35:52Z)

Long-time chartcaller Kelly dies at 61

Jack Kelly, a field supervisor for Equibase Co. who managed the compilation of charts ... Nancy Kelly is the vice president of development for Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and executive director of The ... (Source: Thoroughbred Times 2010-09-20T15:25:04Z)

New Long-Term Data on QNEXA(R) Show Significant and Sustained Weight Loss of ...

VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS | PowerRating ) today announced positive top-line results from a two-year study of QNEXA(R) (phentermine/topiramate ... the incidence of new onset of type 2 diabetes was reduced by 54% and ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-21T10:44:43Z)

Atlanta megachurch head Eddie Long denies sex with young men

say they filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The Associated ... international trips and access to celebrities. Craig Gillen, Long's attorney, says the pastor "categorically ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-22T16:41:26Z)

Court sale of Philly newspapers collapses

... Larry McMichael says talks are continuing past the noon deadline on the future of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. A 2 p.m ... Philadelphia business mogul Raymond Perelman to win the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T16:58:05Z)

Pentagon: Gates worried about Russia arms sale

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said Gates told Israeli Defense ... sale poses a major threat to Israel because Syria backs the Lebanese Hezbollah , which has used Russian-made weapons against Israel in the past. (Source: USA Today 2010-09-21T00:00:28Z)

Horse Racing Capsules: California horse trainer Noble Threewit dies at 99

... AP) — Jack Kelly, a thoroughbred racing chartcaller for more than 25 years, has died after a long illness. He was 61. Kelly died early Monday at a New York hospital, The Jockey Club said. A chartcaller for ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-21T08:28:42Z)

Ray Perelman mounts solo bid for Philly newspapers

Philanthropist Raymond Perelman has mounted a solo bid of at least $50 ... The 93-year-old Perelman called The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News iconic city institutions that should remain in local ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-22T20:30:30Z)

Aretha Franklin's son tells police 3 men beat him

... Aretha Franklin's son has provided them with a written statement that says he was beaten by three men at a gas station. Sgt. Eren Stephens says police are investigating Eddie Franklin ... for Gwendolyn Quinn, (Source: CBS 5 - Green Bay 2010-09-22T19:54:43Z)

VEITCH: Dutrow mastering the layoff

... Jack Kelly, one of the finest men in the press box, died on Monday at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City after a long illness. He was 61 years old and had been a chartcaller for Equibase ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-09-22T17:53:01Z)

Two Phila. papers to go up for sale again

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is now set for Sept. 23 ... Philadelphia business mogul Raymond Perelman -- who, along with his son, Revlon Chairman Ronald Perelman, helped push the local bid ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-15T07:09:55Z)

Jets CB Revis re-injures hamstring; status uncertain

The Jets' All-Pro cornerback left New York's 28-14 victory over the New England Patriots ... and he said he would have an MRI exam Monday. Revis said the hamstring wasn't torn or pulled, but was unsure how long he ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-20T02:24:49Z)

Point/Counterpoint: Who will win Sunday's AFC East showdown?

however it was their grin-it-out hard nose football that beat that very same Cincinnati team twice in a row last season. New York ... are certainly going to bring their A-game under Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick, (Source: UC Daily Campus 2010-09-16T05:14:12Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Accused of Abusing Spiritual Authority

Bishop Eddie Long accused of abusing spiritual ... international trips and access to celebrities. Lawyers for the men, now 20 and 21-years-old, filed the lawsuit in the DeKalb County Court. When the two men attended ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-09-22T17:17:14Z)

2010 NFL Week 3 49ers vs. Chiefs Preview, Odds & Matchup Report

A combined 10-38 record the past three years - and two straight last-place finishes in the AFC West - along with an ... The Niners had a good chance to knock off the defending Super Bowl champion Monday night but ... (Source: The Spread 2010-09-22T21:49:15Z)

Pentagon says Gates shares Israel's concerns about Russian arms sales to Syria

Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell (moh-REHL') said Gates ... poses a major threat to Israel because Syria backs the Lebanese Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah), which has used Russian-made weapons against Israel in the past. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-21T18:01:22Z)

How long will Jones watch Cowboys struggle?

Should they lose again Sunday and sink to 0-3 in a season the Super Bowl will be played at the sparkling ... Bum Phillips) and we'd just been to the AFC championship game two years in a row. We lost a playoff game ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder marries model Jill McCormick

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder married longtime girlfriend Jill McCormick, a model and the mother of their two kids, on Saturday in Hawaii, Us magazine reports . Actor Sean Penn and musician Jack Johnson ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-20T23:46:09Z)

First West Nile Virus Related Death Reported in Illinois

... mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. •When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET ... water in bird baths, (Source: WIFR 2010-09-22T18:57:27Z)

New Long-Term Data on QNEXA® Show Significant and Sustained Weight Loss of ...

... VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS - News ) today announced positive top-line results from a two-year study of QNEXA® (phentermine/topiramate ... the incidence of new onset of type 2 diabetes was reduced by 54% and 76% ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-21T10:44:43Z)

Atlanta megachurch pastor Eddie Long denies sex claims

say they filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The Associated ... international trips and access to celebrities. Craig Gillen, Long's attorney, says the pastor "categorically ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-22T13:28:10Z)

Jets' Revis optimistic hamstring strain won't keep him out long

... Jets ' shutdown cornerback isn't being shut down just yet. An MRI exam Monday revealed that Darrelle Revis has ... who was limited in practice last week with tightness in the hamstring, immediately grabbed at ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-20T23:17:31Z)

Vivus Rallies on Positive Results for Obesity Drug

Vivus ... with Qnexa in the study was associated with significant improvements in hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. Among patients without diabetes at the start of the trial, the incidence of new onset of type (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-22T07:51:44Z)

Aretha Franklin: Son severely beaten at Detroit gas station

DETROIT -- Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas ... Eddie Franklin was attacked Monday night and was undergoing surgery at a hospital, Gwendolyn Quinn said in a statement. She said three people may have ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-09-22T19:04:36Z)

West Nile Virus Still a Threat

... mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. •When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET ... water in bird baths, (Source: WIFR 2010-09-21T22:47:42Z)

Eddie Vedder Married - Pearl Jam Frontman Weds in Hawaii- Second Time's a Charm

Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam's frontman, married his longtime model finance, Jill McCormick. The two exchanged vows on Saturday in Hawaii. This is the second marriage for the rocker. Eddie Vedde r, 45, married ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-20T22:41:43Z)

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