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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 6:42 am

The Event's Scott Patterson: You'll Get a Lot of Answers in Episode 2

Although The Event has been pegged as a sci-fi thriller, star Scott Patterson says that viewers will get hooked by how incredibly relatable and human the characters are. "Who in the audience is not going to be able to relate to a guy who has his family ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-26T23:31:52Z)

US Senate candidates Rand Paul, Jack Conway to face off in debate on Fox News in October

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Senate candidates Republican Rand Paul and Democrat Jack Conway of Kentucky have committed to a fourth political debate, this one on Fox News in early October. The candidates had already agreed to three debates to be held in ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-23T17:37:31Z)

Ohio attorney general to hold summit to address violence in area where 2 church members killed

CLEVELAND - Ohio's attorney general says his office will convene a summit to address concerns about violence in a northeast Ohio city where two members of a church have been killed this year. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said Tuesday that he ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-28T21:20:39Z)

A Look At The Ky. Race Between Paul, Conway

David Greene talks to Lisa Autry, reporter for member station WKYU in Bowling Green, Ky. She's covering the Senate race between Rand Paul and Jack Conway. Autry says Democratic candidate Conway has been popular as attorney general, but his party ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-23T03:25:41Z)

BMO: Not Sure About Trading Up to a Faux Chateau? Renovating Offers a Cost-Effective Alternative

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 29, 2010) - Renovation investment in Canada grew 14 per cent in the second quarter of 2010, marking the second largest year-over-year increase in nearly a decade. And as the housing market in Canada continues to ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-09-29T12:01:07Z)

Ohio AG to hold summit over parishioner killings

Ohio's attorney general said Tuesday that his office plans to convene a community summit to address concerns about violence in a northeastern Ohio city where two members of a church were killed. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said that he talked ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T23:22:21Z)

Spanish Workers Stage First Strike in Decade as Europe Protests

Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Spanish workers disrupted transport and broadcasts in the first general strike in eight years as demonstrators also marched through Brussels for a day of protest against spending cuts by European governments. Labor unions are ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

Analysis: BlackBerry PlayBook feeds RIM's corporate strength

TORONTO (Reuters) - Even though the BlackBerry PlayBook has the technical prowess to impress the most discerning tech connoisseurs, few consumers will get their hands on Research In Motion's new tablet until after the holidays. The Canadian tech leader ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T21:13:30Z)

CA executions halted after Sept amid drug shortage

SAN FRANCISCO—A shortage of a drug used for lethal injections will temporarily halt state executions after Thursday, the California attorney general's office said Monday. Corrections officials notified prosecutors the state has been unable to secure ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T20:24:34Z)

State executions suspended after September due to drug shortage

A shortage of a drug used for lethal injections will temporarily halt state executions after Thursday, the California attorney general's office said today. Corrections officials notified prosecutors the state has been unable to secure supplies of sodium ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T21:57:38Z)

North Korea unlikely to alter strategy toward world

S EOUL, South Korea — North Korea's ailing leader Kim Jong Il has laid the groundwork for a transition of power to his youngest son but it remains to be seen if the reclusive nuclear-armed regime will soften its combative stance toward the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

Big march in Brussels, general strike in Spain; unions flex muscle to protest austerity plans

BRUSSELS (AP) — Labor unions hope to organize a march of 100,000 workers on European Union institutions in Brussels on Wednesday, as well as a general strike in Spain to protest the budget-slashing plans and austerity measures of governments seeking to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-29T13:12:42Z)

Congress Punts on Taxes

WASHINGTON—Democrats abandoned plans to vote before Election Day on extending Bush-era tax cuts for the middle class while eliminating them for better-off Americans, spooked by protests from vulnerable incumbents and bleak prospects for passage. With ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T03:31:39Z)

There are bloody good reasons to vote

Properly functioning democracies don't limp along on autopilot. The so-called "enthusiasm gap" is just the latest excuse thrown up by pundits and enablers in the media to explain the American electorate's appalling disconnect from the political process. It ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-29T04:37:19Z)

BlackBerry PlayBook a strong iPad contender

Research In Motion's (RIM) first tablet, the PlayBook, is aimed at core enterprise customers and stands as a strong contender to Apple's iPad--but it still faces a tough battle for user loyalty, says one analyst. Ovum analyst Tim Renowden said that the ... (Source: Zd Net Asia.com 2010-09-29T11:39:39Z)

Spain: Austerity General Strike Starts

(MADRID) — Picketers hurled eggs at buses and blocked trucks from delivering produce to wholesale markets as Spanish workers staged a general strike Wednesday to protest austerity measures imposed by a government struggling to slash its budget deficit ... (Source: Time 2010-09-29T09:45:07Z)

North Korea's Kim makes son 4-star general

S EOUL, South Korea — North Korea's Kim Jong Il made his elusive youngest son a four-star general in a major promotion seen Tuesday as confirmation that he is slated to become the country's next leader. The announcement appeared in state media hours ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-28T15:44:13Z)

Evergreen Energy Announces General Availability of GreenCert(TM) EMIT

BusinessWire - Evergreen Energy Inc. (NYSE Arca:EEE), a green energy technology solutions company, has released GreenCert(TM) EMIT (Emissions Monitoring Inventory Tracking). This general availability release includes a 14-day free trial, with an ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-22T08:20:22Z)

Ohio attorney general to hold summit on violence

CLEVELAND (AP) - Ohio's attorney general has said his office will convene a summit to address concerns about violence in a northeast Ohio city where two members of a church have been killed. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said Tuesday that he talked ... (Source: WFMJ.com 2010-09-28T20:59:11Z)

North Korea dictator anoints youngest son to succeed him

(Reuters) - North Korean ruler Kim Jong Ill has anointed his youngest son as his successor to lead the isolated state, whose collapsing economy and bid to become a nuclear weapons power pose major threats to the region. After months of speculation, the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-29T12:36:55Z)

Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. Selected for Consulate General of Canada Life Sciences Partnering Mission

LONDON, ONTARIO — Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX VENTURE: COT) announced today that the Company was selected by the Consulate General of Canada and BIOTECanada to attend a life sciences partnering mission in Boston, MA. This initiative ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-14T12:54:42Z)

Hancock Bank Deploys New Hosted Mobile Banking Solution from NCR

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Working with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR ), Hancock Bank – a $8 billion financial institution operating in Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana – has launched a new mobile banking experience to allow its customers ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-29T13:05:33Z)

Conway Closes in on Paul in Latest Kentucky Poll

Jack Conway, Kentucky's Democratic Attorney General, has pulled within two points of Republican Rand Paul in the Kentucky Senate race, according to the latest poll from SurveyUSA . Paul, armed with Tea Party-backing, easily won the Republican primary over ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2010-09-27T13:15:05Z)

The Event Season 1 Episode 2 Review: To Keep Us Safe

Lots of questions were answered on Monday's episode of The Event . The pilot left viewers wondering what happened to the plane as it vanished into thin air. It was headed on a suicide mission towards President Elias Martinez ( Blair Underwood ) and was ... (Source: TV.com 2010-09-28T22:10:46Z)

Rodinia Lithium Inc. Announces Increased Resource Potential at Salar de Diablillos Based on ...

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 29, 2010) - Rodinia Lithium Inc. ("Rodinia" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: RM )(OTCQX:RDNAF), is pleased to report that it has received the results from a gravity survey covering its Salar de Diablillos lithium-brine ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-29T12:15:26Z)

Republicans offer new "pledge" to voters

Daye joined the Pronews 7 team in September of 2006. She began as Daybreak producer, then quickly moved up to 6&10 producer, before taking over as the Interactive Managing Editor. Today Republican leaders are telling voters how they would govern if they ... (Source: ConnectAmarillo.com 2010-09-23T21:33:44Z)

ARC Launches PlanWell Collaborate(TM)

American Reprographics Company (NYSE: ARP), the nation's leading provider of reprographic services and developers of PlanWell® construction document management applications, today announced the general availability of its project collaboration application ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-15T14:55:12Z)

Execution: Expiration date near for death drug

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Executions in California are almost always subject to a roller coaster of last-minute legal challenges, but never before has the state faced a problem such as the one confronting officials intending to lethally inject a rapist ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-29T12:29:45Z)

The Event, Pilot Episode, Aired One Big Conspiracy in the Making on NBC; It Starred Jason Ritter and Blair ...

The pilot episode of The Event aired Monday night on NBC, starring Jason Ritter and Blair Underwood. The hour-long show is full of plot twists and flashbacks, meaning there is no straight narrative. The Event , Pilot Episode, is about some big time ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-21T03:42:22Z)

Rim Jumps in Tablet Computer Market with PlayBook

Is BlackBerry Table Better Than Apple's IPad? Not one to be left behind, Rim made a play to make waves in the computer tablet market by introducing PlayBook, an new tablet that is aimed at both business users, as well as those who may be looking for some ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-29T10:35:13Z)

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