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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 1:41 am

Cathay Pacific Buys Six Boeing 777-300ERs

United States (AHN) - Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways announced Wednesday ... its passenger appeal around the world," Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes said in a statement. " (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-23T13:41:18Z)

Lenders again win Philly newspapers

Their offers tops a $85 million bid from philanthropist Raymond Perelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. Creditors plan to cut costs by 13 percent across the board, partly by slashing ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-24T04:00:17Z)

Obama urges Arab states to push for Mideast peace

President Barack Obama on Thursday called ... steps toward the normalization that it promises Israel," Obama said, referring to a 2002 Arab peace offer. "Those who speak out for Palestinian self-government should ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-24T07:06:24Z)

Boise State gets to bask in media spotlight

... Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis told The Oregonian this week ... who only gets one game a year against Pac-10 teams, consider this a challenge, too. They have won three of the past four meetings ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-24T02:27:14Z)

Plenty of winners heading into Saturday's showdown

... Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis told The Oregonian this week ... who only get one game a year against Pac-10 teams, consider this a challenge, too. They have won three of the past four meetings ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-09-24T06:01:59Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Allegations Include Seducing Men

Atlanta, Georgia -- Bishop Eddie Long Allegations Include Seducing Men ... Long is the senior pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia. He first served as pastor in 1987 for a ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-09-24T00:11:13Z)

'American Idol' announcement: On the scene with Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, and ...

Joined on a dais with executive producers Nigel Lythgoe ... only liked yellow M & Ms! There are so many stories." Fox's Darnell also chimed in: "The deal was not tough. There were no diva demands. It was easy ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-09-23T04:08:38Z)

Boeing, Cathay Pacific finalize deal for 777-300ERs

EVERETT — Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways announced the Hong ... its passenger appeal around the world," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This additional ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-23T09:37:55Z)

Obama to U.N.: Unite Around Mideast Peace

President Barack Obama challenged the countries of the United Nations on ... Israel's seat in the hall sat empty because it was a Jewish holiday. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was present, listening to the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-24T08:25:09Z)

Bishop Eddie Long: Sexual allegations are talk of Atlanta, elsewhere

Ski is a 12-year member of Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist ... The allegations also were a hot topic on the Internet. Among trending topics on Twitter, Bishop Eddie Long was No. 1 in the Atlanta area Tuesday ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-22T15:58:29Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Responds to Shocking Allegations

Bishop Eddie Long, of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in a suburb of Atlanta, vehemently denies the allegations set against him, MSNBC.com reports. On Thursday, the megachurch pastor asks for patience through ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-09-23T14:45:43Z)

Australian PM Gillard's majority becomes slimmer

... ruling majority became even more fragile on Thursday after the conservative opposition backed out of a deal over the prized job of parliamentary speaker ... minority government since World War Two. "I view this ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-23T09:30:45Z)

Auction do-over yields same result for Philadelphia papers

which owns the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and the website Philly.com, was identical to its winning bid in April at the company's first auction. The total deal is worth $139 million when the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-24T07:56:31Z)

'Idol' Execs: Jennifer Lopez Made No Diva Demands

... Nigel Lythgoe jumped on the bandwagon and jokingly played into the diva talk. "I said to Jennifer today, we heard that she only likes yellow M&Ms," he said. "I ... There were no diva demands. It was a really easy, (Source: iVillage Entertainment 2010-09-23T16:54:34Z)

Fox Executive: 'Idol' Deal with Jennifer Lopez Was "Easy"

CNN reports that while Jennifer Lopez is used ... Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe had fun with the rumors and poked fun at Lopez. "I said to Jennifer today, we heard that she only likes yellow M&Ms," he said. " (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-09-23T18:27:38Z)

Eddie Fisher, Liz Taylor's ex, dies at 82

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Entertainer Eddie Fisher, whose singing career was overshadowed by scandals of his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82. His daughter, Tricia Leigh ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-24T04:43:14Z)

Microsoft Still Scoffs At The Idea of Blu-ray

I think people may have spoken about [Xbox ... and actually Blu-ray is going to be passed by as a format. People have moved through from DVDs to digital downloads and digital streaming, so we offer full HD 1080p Blu ... (Source: PlayStation LifeStyle 2010-09-24T04:36:05Z)

HP to buy ArcSight in 1.5-billion-dollar deal

The Palo Alto, California-based HP said ... HP came out on top after raising its offer to 33 dollars per share or 2.35 billion dollars. HP bought two other companies last month: Fortify Software, another security ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-13T19:08:07Z)

UK Xbox Boss: "Who Needs Blu-ray?"

UK Xbox top dog has spoken ... and actually Blu-ray is going to be passed by as a format. People have moved through from DVDs to digital downloads and digital streaming, so we offer full HD 1080p Blu-ray quality ... (Source: TheSixthAxis 2010-09-23T11:10:58Z)

Crooner Eddie Fisher dies at age 82, was South Philly native

LOS ANGELES - South Philadelphia's Eddie Fisher, whose huge fame as a pop singer was overshadowed by scandals ending his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82. His daughter ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Labor Union Blocks Philly Papers Deal

A deal to sell the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News collapsed due to a contract impasse with a labor union, The Wall Street Journal reports. The $135 million sale was dependent on reaching new labor ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-09-15T09:04:27Z)

UPDATE 1-Australian PM Gillard's majority becomes slimmer

... prized job of parliamentary speaker ... World War Two. "I view this to be an extraordinary set of events," Gillard told reporters. <^^^^^ For full Australian (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-23T09:02:07Z)

Cathay Pacific Buys Boeing Jets

Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced ... features and its passenger appeal around the world," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This additional commitment from ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-09-23T18:27:38Z)

Expanded Pac-12 must deal with scheduling, title game, revenue sharing

Colorado's negotiated departure from the Big 12 puts the Buffaloes in the Pac-10 ... Northwest schools — Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State. Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis told the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-23T06:53:16Z)

Microsoft Dismisses Blu-ray as 'long gone'

Microsoft has confirmed that Blu-ray has little chance of making an appearance on the Xbox 360 after ... People have moved through from DVDs to digital downloads and digital streaming, so we offer full HD 1080p Blu ... (Source: IncGamers.com 2010-09-23T13:48:27Z)

Eddie Fisher Dies Aged 82

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Eddie Fisher, a teen idol in the 1950s who sparked an international scandal when he left his wife Debbie Reynolds for Elizabeth Taylor, has died at the age of 82. Fisher died ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-24T05:40:30Z)

HP completes deal for Fortify Software

PALO ALTO, Calif.— Hewlett-Packard Co. has completed its deal to buy Fortify Software. The company announced last month it would by the privately held cyber security firm to enhance its cyber security ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-22T20:30:30Z)

At U.N., Obama says Arab states not doing enough for Palestinians, Israel

President Barack Obama on Thursday called ... steps toward the normalization that it promises Israel," Obama said, referring to a 2002 Arab peace offer. "Those who speak out for Palestinian self-government should ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Australia PM Gillard in speaker setback

... thin ruling majority has become even more fragile after the conservative opposition backed out of a deal over the prized job of parliamentary speaker ... minority government since World War Two. "I view this ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-23T12:15:24Z)

HP to buy ArcSight in 1.5-billlion-dollar deal

The Palo Alto, California-based ... HP came out on top after raising its offer for 3PAR to 33 dollars per share or 2.35 billion dollars. HP bought two other companies last month: Fortify Software, another security ... (Source: Turkishpress.com 2010-09-13T15:40:32Z)

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