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Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 12:42 pm

Direct Energy to compete for households with Duquesne Light

Direct Energy said it plans to compete with Duquesne Light for residential electric customers in the Pittsburgh area. The company said today it will offer residential customers a 12-month, variable rate plan guaranteed to provide a 5 percent savings off ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-28T11:05:02Z)

World markets slide as bank worries offset deals

World stock markets sank Tuesday as renewed worries about the health of Europe's banks offset optimism from a flurry of corporate deal making. The lackluster performance in Asia and Europe followed a down session on Wall Street, where losses were led by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T08:41:53Z)

Medvedev says Sino-Russian ties at 'highest point'

SHANGHAI (AFP) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that Sino-Russian ties had reached their "highest point" as he wrapped up a state visit to China with a tour of the World Expo in Shanghai. Medvedev arrived in China's financial hub from ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-28T06:11:33Z)

Tornado Warning In Effect For Central Howard County

WBALTV.com COLUMBIA, Md. -- A tornado warning is in effect for central Howard County as severe storms move through Maryland. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for central Howard County until 12:45 p.m. Refresh WBALTV.com often and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-27T16:42:40Z)

Air Force's Davis MWC defensive player of week

AIR FORCE ACADEMY — A year ago, as Jon Davis was beginning his sophomore season, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said he couldn't wait to see him play his new position at free safety. Saturday against Wyoming, Calhoun got what he wanted. Davis made two big ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-28T06:54:30Z)

Indy UAW Votes No

INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana's NewsCenter) - The Union rank and file at an Indianapolis General Motors stamping plant have voted down the latest wage concessions offer that would have kept their plant in operation. Members of the UAW opted to reject a propose ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T16:41:29Z)

Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 4

TORONTO -- Phil Kessel scored two goals to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 preseason victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Kessel has netted four goals in three preseason games. He also had another that was incorrectly waved off in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-28T01:46:42Z)

World stocks mixed amid uncertain growth outlook

U.S. and European stocks slipped Monday amid uncertainty about the outlook of the global economic recovery, with near-record gold prices suggesting sentiment remains tense as investors seek safe assets. An increase in U.S. corporate spending and a big jump ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-27T14:40:59Z)

Union rejects concessions at GM Indianapolis plant

The potential buyer for a General Motors stamping plant in Indianapolis has dropped its bid after workers overwhelmingly rejected pay cuts it sought. The 457-96 vote against the concessions also was a repudiation of a deal national United Auto Workers ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T17:53:04Z)

Tornado warning in Howard County

WASHINGTON - A tornado warning has been issued for Howard County until 12:45 p.m. At 12:11 p.m., the National Weather Service radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado over southern Howard County or five miles southwest of ... (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-09-27T16:21:12Z)

When the TV's always on, it's a tower of babble

I was watching TV the other day when it struck me that we watch too much TV. (Note to Pulitzer committee: The preceding sentence is my award submission for 2010. Take it or leave it.) This year's Stanley Cup had its best ratings since 1997. The NBA Finals ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-27T08:00:07Z)

From A 'Teenage Paparazzo,' A Lesson About Fame

Sometimes the actor Adrian Grenier feels like he's in a hall of mirrors. On the TV show Entourage, he plays fictional movie star Vinnie Chase, whose every move gets tracked by a pack of paparazzi. And when Grenier leaves the set, real-life celebrity ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-28T07:08:49Z)

BRIEF: Direct Energy to compete for households with Duquesne Light

Sep 27, 2010 (The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Direct Energy said it plans to compete with Duquesne Light for residential electric customers in the Pittsburgh area. The company said today it will offer ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-28T06:18:43Z)

Asian stock markets mixed as Europe finance jitters offset flurry of corporate deals

Last update: September 27, 2010 - 10:32 PM TOKYO - Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as renewed worries about the health of Europe's banks offset optimism from a flurry of corporate deal making. The region's lackluster performance followed a down ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-28T03:34:04Z)

Beveridge Discusses China-Russia Energy Deals, Prices: Video

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Beveridge, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. in Hong Kong, talks about energy cooperation between China and Russia. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is on a three-day visit to China to diversify trade between the two ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-27T01:26:24Z)

Couch Slouch: Give me liberty, or HD sports

I was watching TV the other day when it struck me that we watch too much TV. (Note to Pulitzer committee: The preceding sentence is my award submission for 2010. Take it or leave it.) This year's Stanley Cup had its best ratings since 1997. The NBA Finals ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-28T04:45:39Z)

No. 7 Oklahoma holds off Air Force 27-24

Close games aren't so scary anymore for No. 7 Oklahoma. DeMarco Murray gained a total of 148 yards and scored three touchdowns, helping the Sooners squeak by Air Force 27-24 Saturday in another close victory at home. The Falcons (2-1), the nation's top ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-17T23:56:52Z)

Stock prices caught in late-day slide

Stocks took a pause Monday from their big September rally as worries about the financial sector offset excitement over a fresh round of corporate deal making. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 48 points in a late-day slide, but it's still up 8 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-28T03:19:45Z)

Schools follow safety plans after tornado warnings issued

Torrential rains. Flash flooding. Tornado threats. It was a wild day throughout Carroll County Monday. 11 a.m.: A Sykesville-based weather observer with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network reported .67 inches of rain had already fallen ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-09-28T04:31:20Z)

European, US stocks slip as tensions linger over future of economic recovery

LONDON (AP) — U.S. and European stocks slipped Monday amid uncertainty about the outlook of the global economic recovery, with near-record gold prices suggesting sentiment remains tense as investors seek safe assets. An increase in U.S. corporate ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T15:38:15Z)

Roundup: Kessel's two goals fuels Leafs past Sabres

TORONTO -- Phil Kessel scored two goals to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 preseason victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Kessel has netted four goals in three preseason games. He also had another that was incorrectly waved off in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-28T09:39:09Z)

Hey, Watch It! - This Week's TV Picks

"Entourage"'s Adrian Grenier presents the life of 14-year-old paparazzo Austin Visschedyk in the documentary Teenage Paparazzo . Surprisingly, a 14-year-old paparazzo is no less immature than most of the full-sized paparazzi that swarm Hollywood. 9 P.M. on ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-27T18:01:24Z)

Workers vote 457-96 to reject pay cuts sought by company wanting to buy Indianapolis GM plant

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The potential buyer for a General Motors stamping plant in Indianapolis has dropped its bid after workers overwhelmingly rejected pay cuts it sought. The 457-96 vote against the concessions also was a repudiation of a deal national ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-28T18:00:13Z)

TV just too big a lure in the U.S.

I was watching TV the other day when it struck me that we watch too much TV. (Note to Pulitzer committee: The preceding sentence is my award submission for 2010. Take it or leave it.) This year's Stanley Cup had its best ratings since 1997. The NBA ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-28T12:45:15Z)

Direct Energy Enters Pittsburgh Area Residential Electricity Market

PITTSBURGH , Sept. 27 -- Direct Energy announced today that the company will begin providing competitive electricity supply services to residential customers in the Duquesne Light service territory of southwest Pennsylvania . With increased competition ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-27T16:21:12Z)

Fisher DeBerry to watch Air Force's game at OU

He doesn't want Troy Calhoun , one of the starting quarterbacks from his 23-year tenure as the Falcons' head coach, putting up with questions about what his predecessor would have done. After 44 years in football, he made a clean break and moved out of ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-16T21:42:03Z)

Phil Kessel scores 2 more goals, Maple Leafs defeat Buffalo 5-4 in preseason game

TORONTO - Phil Kessel scored two goals to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 preseason victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Kessel has netted four goals in three preseason games. He also had another that was incorrectly waved off in overtime ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-28T05:07:08Z)

European Shares Mixed Amid a Rush of Deals

Unilever , the British-Dutch consumer goods company, said that it had agreed to buy the American beauty care company Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion. In the United States, Southwest Airlines said that it had offered about $1.4 billion for rival AirTran in ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-27T12:39:17Z)

Dmitry Medvedev Fires Defiant Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday abruptly sacked veteran Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov, a powerful political opponent who criticized the Kremlin and then defied pressure to resign. Luzhkov, a pillar of the ruling party, had ruled Russia's capital ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-28T11:40:50Z)

HBO's 'Teenage Paparazzo' debuts

HBO's documentary on teenage paparazzo Austin Visschedyk premiered tonight — and it's worth a look as an L.A. story. The film is hosted by actor Adrian Grenier, who it's said became interested when he noticed Visschedyk, then 14, taking pictures in a ... (Source: LA Observed 2010-09-28T05:57:14Z)

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