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Deals of the Hour / September 22, 2010, 8:40 am

Paris Hilton on probation after guilty plea, dodges jail time in Las Vegas drug ...

LAS VEGAS — Just a few years ago, Paris Hilton claimed her lawless days ... her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of lip balm in front of a police lieutenant. Hilton told police the purse and cocaine were not ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-21T08:07:14Z)

Challenging the iPad: Samsung Tablet for Sale Soon

... iPad-like tablet computer from Samsung Electronics ... It runs Google ( GOOG ) Android smart phone software and can play Flash video from the Web, which the iPad can't. It also has two cameras for ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-09-17T01:23:57Z)

AP Exclusive: Palestinian hints at settlement deal

... Palestinian ... West Bank as part of their future state, with east Jerusalem as their capital. Israel captured both areas in the 1967 Mideast war. It subsequently annexed east Jerusalem, home to sensitive Jewish, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-22T13:35:19Z)

Michael Vick shines in Eagles' win over Lions

... Michael Vick made the most of his first chance to start at quarterback since 2006. Vick's second touchdown pass put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead just before halftime ... Shaun Hill was 25 of 45 for 335 yards ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-19T21:24:10Z)

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: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-12T12:21:17Z)

Pastor denies having sex with young men

say they filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The Associated Press generally does ... Craig Gillen, Long's attorney, says the pastor "categorically denies the allegations.'' " (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-22T14:32:35Z)

Atlanta megachurch pastor Eddie Long denies sex claims

say they filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The Associated Press generally does ... Craig Gillen, Long's attorney, says the pastor "categorically denies the allegations." " (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-22T13:28:10Z)

Delay Would Make Israeli-Palestinian Deal More Likely, Not Less

... presence in parts of the West Bank ... Jewish and Palestinian, rather than merely "two states." Nor was this accidental: PA leaders are fine with two states, but only if both are Palestinian — with Israel' (Source: Commentary Magazine 2010-09-22T14:11:07Z)

Poll: Samsung Galaxy Tab or Apple iPad, Which Would You Choose?

Last night, Samsung made the Galaxy Tab official and told us that it would be available from all four major carriers in the U.S. The 7-inch display tablet computer features Android 2.2, or Froyo, and has a custom UI ... (Source: Intomobile.com 2010-09-17T17:30:19Z)

Andy Reid runs reverse, names Michael Vick as Eagles' starter

P HILADELPHIA — Here's Andy Reid on Monday, Sept. 13, when asked about the possibility of Michael Vick supplanting Kevin Kolb as the Eagles' starting quarterback: "That's not what's happening . . . Well ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-22T07:08:47Z)

CBC names Alumna of the Year

PASCO, WA- Columbia Basin College has named a West Richland businesswoman as Alumna of the Year. Faculty and staff returning for the fall quarter filled the CBC Theater Wednesday to congratulate May Hays. Hays ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-15T19:05:45Z)

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)

The Reason Why Apple Is Suing Sanho Corp. (HyperMac) Revealed

... of infringing on six MagSafe- and iPod-related patents, spanning a range of products sold under the HyperMac brand. Sanho's magnetic power connectors, known as MBP-PRO and MBP-AIR, as well as a MacBook car ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-22T07:15:56Z)

Ducks are on sale for Mid-Columbia race

Tickets are on sale for this year's Mid-Columbia Duck Race. They're available at Toyota of the Tri-Cities in Kennewick, Roasters Coffee in Richland, Ranch & Home in Kennewick, Cousins' Restaurant in Pasco ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-09-11T23:56:49Z)

On Sept. 22 in Mid-Columbia sports history

On this day in ... * 1970 -- Pasco's Jackie Littler overcame gale winds to shoot an 82 in the second round of the Tri-Cities Women's Amateur championship at Sham-Na-Pum Golf Course in Richland. Littler ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-09-22T09:39:06Z)

Clorox will sell auto-care division

Clorox Co. agreed to sell its STP and Armor All auto-care brands to private-equity firm Avista Capital Partners for about $780 million in cash. The deal for the businesses, which had global sales of about ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-21T22:11:54Z)

Eagles cpach Andy Reid flip-flops, naming Michael Vick his starting QB over Kevin ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick earned himself a starting job by being — of all things — a pocket passer. Vick will take over as the Philadelphia Eagles ' No. 1 quarterback, coach Andy Reid said ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-22T05:57:12Z)

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 2010-09-22T14:46:54Z)

Michael Vick leads Eagles past Lions

Michael Vick thought of everything ... The Lions lost their franchise QB -- Matthew Stafford -- in the season-opening loss at Chicago with an injured right shoulder and had to turn to Shaun Hill. He was 25 of 45 for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-20T03:22:05Z)

Paris Hilton pleads guilty in Las Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Paris Hilton acknowledged Monday that she ... purse she had been carrying as she reached for a tube of lip balm in front of a police lieutenant. Hilton told police the purse and cocaine were not hers, (Source: MSN Entertainment 2010-09-20T15:10:45Z)

Andy Reid says Michael Vick, not Kevin Kolb, will be Philadelphia Eagles ...

PHILADELPHIA — In a stunning reversal from his comments Monday, Eagles coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that the controversial but effective Micahel Vick -- not Kevin Kolb -- will start at quarterback Sunday ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-22T05:35:43Z)

Michael Vick shines in Eagles' 35-32 win vs. Lions

... Michael Vick's second touchdown pass put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead just before halftime and they had to hold on to beat the Detroit Lions 35-32. LeSean McCoy ... Shaun Hill was 25 of 45 for 335 yards with ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-19T21:02:42Z)

Apple's MagSafe lawsuit tests limits of first-sale doctrine

Sanho Corporation, the company behind the well-known HyperMac external batteries, is being sued by Apple for violation of the company's MagSafe and 30 ... batteries that can connect to any MacBook, MacBook Pro, (Source: Ars Technica 2010-09-21T17:11:15Z)

Paris Hilton probably got a 'fair deal,' not celebrity justice, in Las Vegas ...

Paris Hilton's plea deal ... containing 0.08 grams of cocaine fell out into the hand of a Las Vegas Metro police lieutenant. Questioned by the justice what drug she was carrying, Hilton demurely answered, " (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-21T15:02:24Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Beating Motorola Android Tablet to Market

... iPad. The suggestion may have been an implication that Jha believes Samsung's Galaxy Tab isn't ready to compete with the market-leading tablet. One major reason for this may be that the Galaxy Tab will runs ... (Source: eWeek 2010-09-17T23:56:52Z)

Aretha Franklin - Aretha Franklin's Son Hospitalised After Attack

The son of legendary soul singer ARETHA FRANKLIN has been hospitalised following an attack at a gas station in Detroit last night (21st September 2010). 52-year-old Eddie Franklin underwent emergency surgery after ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-09-22T14:54:04Z)

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)

Aretha Franklin's Son Beaten In Detroit

Aretha Franklin's son Eddie Franklin was brutally beat by two males and one female at a Detroit gas station on Monday. Eddie was rushed to the hospital after the incident, where he underwent surgery. He ... (Source: SlashGossip 2010-09-22T12:30:54Z)

Lawsuit claims prominent Atlanta pastor Eddie Long coerced 2 males into sex; Long ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Two men have filed a lawsuit accusing Bishop Eddie Long of exploiting his role as pastor of an ... Craig Gillen, Long's attorney, said Tuesday the pastor "categorically denies the allegations." (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-09-22T10:07:44Z)

Apple Sues Maker of External Mac, IPhone Batteries

... MagSafe has been around since the introduction of the MacBook in 2006 , Apple has never licensed the connector to third-parties, much to the chagrin of accessory makers everywhere. Instead, Sanho ... its HyperMac (Source: CIO 2010-09-20T23:53:18Z)

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