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

Party like it's 1994: GOP to offer plan to reverse Obama

The "new governing agenda" quickly draws a stark contrast with the Democrats who now control Congress and the ... The Republican plan is an effort to gain the same kind of momentum the GOP generated for its House ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-22T23:43:47Z)

$30 million offer

... Media Receives $30 Million USD Offer for Social Media Translator -- Ortsbo ... offer from a North American investmentfirm to facilitate the purchase of 100% of Ortsbo Inc. for $30 millionUSD by a US publicly ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

Bears' Jay Cutler carves up Cowboys

... Dallas Cowboys waited and waited Sunday afternoon for Jay Cutler to make a game-turning mistake — the kind for which the Chicago ... Tony Romo and the Cowboys offense were again struggling to find the end zone. (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-09-20T15:25:04Z)

Timbers 2010 Playoff Tickets on Sale Friday

... renovation work at PGE Park already taking place in preparation for the 2011 MLS season, the Timbers will host their USSF Division-2 Pro League playoff matches at alternate venues in the greater-Portland area, (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-23T00:48:12Z)

Schweitzer challenges 2009 law

... Legislature a chance to pass bills to fix the law. House Bill 676 contained many different subjects and is not a general ... The Legislative Council was meeting by conference call Monday morning to offer ... (Source: Independent Record 2010-09-21T00:57:44Z)

NFL.com Partners With Akamai On Higher Quality Video

... video via the Akamai HD network ... said Hans Schroeder, NFL vice president of media strategy and development. "Our multi-year partnership with Akamai will help us deliver the highest quality NFL video experience (Source: WebProNews 2010-09-22T13:49:38Z)

Gov. Schweitzer challenges Sesso bill

... Legislature a chance to pass bills to fix the law. House Bill 676 contained many different subjects and is not a general ... The Legislative Council was meeting by conference call Monday morning to offer ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-09-20T18:16:52Z)

Elton John, Leon Russell coming to Ocean Center

Elton John and Leon Russell will be bringing their musical union to the Ocean Center ... Tickets are $47, $87 and $137 plus service fee, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the center box office and Ticketmaster. (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2010-09-22T05:50:02Z)

GOP unveils new agenda, "A Pledge to America"; Update: "Dreck"?

... lawmaker — Democrat or Republican ... cut Congress's budget, which is pretty much what was promised in 1994. Seriously? In 4 years did the Democrats really blow up the Congressional budget? No — the GOP ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-09-23T02:21:16Z)

Police Catch New Mexico Fugitive In Vermont

Officials said Laird is a suspect in connection with the sale of a stolen sketch by Vincent Van Gogh of his painting "The Night Cafe," which was taken from a home in Sante Fe. "Didn't seem to be all that bothered ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-23T02:14:06Z)

Akamai teams up with NFL.com

... Akamai HD Network ... Hans Schroeder, NFL vice president of media strategy and development, said in a statement. "Our multi-year partnership with Akamai will help us deliver the highest quality NFL video ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-22T11:33:38Z)

PBI, CRWE, PXLW, PMACA - Stock Alerts! from CRWEfinance.com

com PMA Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PMACA) PMACA today announced that its Shareholders have voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 9, 2010, among PMACA, Old Republic International ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-09-22T18:35:58Z)

PMA Acquisition Approved by Shareholders

Shareholders of Pennsylvania-based PMA Capital Corp. have approved the company's acquisition by Old Republic International Corp. a deal that is expected to close on Oct. 1. PMA Capital also announced that ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-09-22T13:49:38Z)

MLS commish optimistic for Timbers success

PORTLAND — Dignitaries shoveled some symbolic dirt on Tuesday at PGE Park. Addressing gathered media and invited supporters, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson talked a little about the "long ... (Source: Columbian 2010-09-22T04:59:56Z)

Portugal's borrowing costs jump again in bond sale

The Portuguese sale follows solid bond auctions Tuesday in Ireland, Spain, Greece -- other financially-troubled eurozone countries ... The Public Debt Management Agency said it sold euro300 million in 10-year bonds ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-22T12:02:16Z)

MLS Commissioner attends 'groundbreaking' for stadium renovation

PORTLAND, ORE. — Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovations to PGE Park that will prepare the stadium for the Portland Timbers' jump to the league. The ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

GOP blueprint aims for repeat of '94 win

The "new governing agenda" quickly draws a stark contrast with the Democrats who now control Congress and ... repeat of 1994 The Republican plan is an effort to gain the same kind of momentum the GOP generated for ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-09-23T03:04:13Z)

Intertainment Media Receives $30 Million USD Offer for Social Media Translator ...

Ortsbo Inc. is a division of Intertainment Media Inc., a Rich Media Applications leader, focused on delivering leading edge technology and marketing solutions enabling clients to power enhanced branding, loyalty ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-22T09:39:06Z)

Tony Romo might offer Bears QB Jay Cutler gossip pages advice

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Tony Romo knows a thing or two about life in the gossip pages, so if anyone can offer Jay Cutler advice about handling the headlines, the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback is the man. After all ... (Source: WOAI 2010-09-16T11:19:16Z)

Spain passes loan test with long-term bond sale

Portugal and Ireland. Spain's neighbour Portugal raised 750 million euros with the sale of 12-month bonds Wednesday but yields rose sharply due to concerns over the nation's budget deficit. In another sign of growing ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T17:24:21Z)

PMA Capital shareholders vote to approve sale to Old Republic

BLUE BELL, PA. — PMA Capital Corp. said Tuesday its shareholders have approved insurer Old Republic International Corp.'s bid for PMA. The shareholder vote clears the way for the $228 million, all-stock transaction ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-22T01:03:42Z)

NFL.com to Offer Fans Higher Quality Video Experience This Season

... utilizing the Akamai HD Network ... Hans Schroeder , NFL vice president of media strategy and development.  "Our multi-year partnership with Akamai will help us deliver the highest quality NFL video experience (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-22T10:43:31Z)

Greek debt crisis fuels fears of European sovereign default

Fiscal space was defined by the IMF as the difference between the current level of public debt and a debt limit ... and Portugal appear to have the least fiscal space, with Iceland, Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom, (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-09-14T05:52:22Z)

Elton John and Leon Russell to play Fort Worth Convention Center Nov. 13

Tickets on sale Monday September 27. Elton John with very special guest Leon Russell will appear in concert with their bands on Saturday, November 13 at 8 p.m. at Fort Worth Convention Center Arena in Fort ... (Source: Pegasus News 2010-09-21T16:42:37Z)

Tony Romo: 'Other stuff' part of QB role

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- With the tabloids now descending upon Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and his off-the-field life, Dallas Cowboys signal caller Tony Romo -- no stranger to the spotlight himself ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-15T20:24:29Z)

U.S. man held in sale of stolen van Gogh sketch

... to be by Vincent van Gogh has been arrested. Authorities say the Texas man, who was arrested in the northern state of Vermont, is wanted for selling the $1 million sketch of van Gogh's painting "The Night Cafe ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-23T01:52:38Z)

Man arrested in sale of stolen van Gogh sketch

Police say a man wanted in connection with a stolen drawing believed to be the work of Vincent van ... selling the alleged van Gogh sketch. The sketch valued at $1 million of van Gogh's "The Night Cafe" painting ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-23T00:33:53Z)

Governor files lawsuit over major bill that became law

... Legislature a chance to pass bills to fix the law. House Bill 676 contained many different subjects and is not a general ... The Legislative Council was meeting by conference call Monday morning to offer ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-09-20T17:33:55Z)

Elton John Plans Daytona Concert

Elton John is scheduled to play at the Ocean Center on Nov. 20. Leon Russell will be the opening act. Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Saturday at 10 a.m. (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

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