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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 3:43 pm

New offer, no agreement over Israel settlements

The Palestinians swiftly rejected an offer Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew a freeze on West Bank settlement construction in exchange for recognizing Israel as a Jewish nation-state. "If the Palestinian leadership will say ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T18:27:45Z)

Yuhas Wins At Waterford

After watching Ted Christopher and Keith Rocco duel at the front of the field for most of the event, Ron Yuhas rallied to take the lead with 10 laps to go and then held off Rocco and Christopher on two late restarts to win the Budweiser Modified Nationals ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-11T04:51:43Z)

Report: Apple to make iPhone 4 for Verizon by next year

WASHINGTON --- Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-10T08:56:17Z)

Man accused of killing Wenatchee student due in court

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The man accused of killing 17-year-old Wenatchee student Mackenzie Cowell is scheduled today for his first court appearance. Police arrested 29-year-old Christopher Scott Wilson of Wenatchee on Wednesday for investigation of murder. The ... (Source: NWCN 2010-10-07T14:07:38Z)

Wenatchee murder victim's classmate held on $1 million bail

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The man accused of killing of 17-year-old Wenatchee student Mackenzie Cowell is now being held in jail on $1 million bail. Police arrested 29-year-old Christopher Scott Wilson of Wenatchee on Wednesday. Wilson appeared briefly in a ... (Source: KREM 2010-10-07T20:41:21Z)

Couple buys real human skeleton at yard sale

A couple thought they were buying a Halloween decoration at a yard sale, but it turns out they bought a real human skeleton. Judith and Mitchell Fletcher paid $8 for what they thought were a box of scary holiday decorations at a yard sale in Brandon. When ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T20:50:55Z)

The Most Disruptive iPhone Yet

Remember when I said Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) isn't ready for the iPhone ? Forget it. Citing an anonymous source in direct contact with Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) , The New York Times on Friday confirmed that the two companies plan to introduce an iPhone 4 for ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-10-10T16:20:05Z)

Christopher Matches Waterford Qualifying Record

— Watching his former crew member Keith Rocco race to the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series short-track national championship this year got Ted Christopher thinking. "There's no reason for me not to go for another one of those," said Christopher, of ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-09T23:37:56Z)

Verizon's iPhone Could Use Its LTE 4G Technology

One of the top priorities at Verizon Wireless is becoming the second mobile carrier to offer high-speed 4G coverage to its customers across the country as soon as possible. Verizon President Lowell McAdam said this week that the company has upped the ante ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-08T21:01:38Z)

Report: Apple to make iPhone for Verizon Wireless

Washington - Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T16:34:24Z)

Florida couple looking for Halloween decorations find real human skeleton at yard sale

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida couple thought they were buying a Halloween decoration at a yard sale, but it turns out they bought a real human skeleton. Judith and Mitchell Fletcher paid $8 for what they thought were a box of scary holiday decorations at ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-10-11T21:41:02Z)

UPDATE 3-McDonald's, US say health insurance report false

McDonald's had about 14,000 U.S. restaurants in 2009. Most of the company's franchisees offer a limited-benefit plan and nearly 30,000 employees have chosen to be covered by the "mini-med" policies, Russell said. Employees pay around $14 per week for a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T23:12:49Z)

Report: Apple plans to make iPhone for Verizon Wireless

WASHINGTON -- Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-10T07:51:51Z)

Northwestern professor Dale Mortensen wins Nobel Prize

STOCKHOLM -- Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, have won the 2010 Nobel economics prize. The men were honored Monday for developing theories that help explain how economic policies can ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-11T12:15:31Z)

2 Americans, 1 British-Cypriot Win Econ Nobel

Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, won the 2010 Nobel economics prize Monday for developing theories that help explain how economic policies can affect unemployment. To Read More Click Here (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

Profit over principle: Insurers renege on promises to offer child-only policies mandated by health care law

Sept. 23 was a good day for average Americans: It marked the implementation of the first substantial rulings under the new health care provisions designed to help people find adequate, affordable health insurance. Among the first provisions, some of which ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-30T00:47:03Z)

With an Apple Move to Verizon, a Shift in the Market

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google 's Android software, Apple 's chief executive, Steven P. Jobs , plans to bring the iPhone to Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States. After more ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-08T21:51:45Z)

Israel makes settlement offer; Palestinians say no

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to renew a partial settlement construction freeze in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian officials swiftly rejected the proposal -- Israel's latest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T16:47:32Z)

Suspect in Wenatchee teen's slaying had 'obsession with death'

WENATCHEE -- A man who a friend described as having an "obsession with death, dead bodies and serial killers" was ordered held on $1 million bail Thursday morning in the murder of a Wenatchee teenager. Christopher Scott Wilson, 29, was wearing an orange ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-07T23:47:28Z)

Apple Plans to Offer IPhone on Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google 's Android software, Steven P. Jobs , Apple 's chief executive, finally plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-09T01:47:58Z)

Fla. couple buy real human skeleton at yard sale

A Florida couple thought they were buying a Halloween decoration at a yard sale, but it turns out they bought a real human skeleton. Judith and Mitchell Fletcher paid $8 for what they thought were a box of scary holiday decorations at a yard sale in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T21:41:02Z)

Palestinians Reject Israel's Demand To Recognize It As Jewish State

Tel Aviv, Israel (AHN) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to renew a ban on settlement construction, if Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state - an offer that was quickly rejected. The latest move came amid intense ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-11T21:05:14Z)

Report: Apple to offer iPhone 4 compatible with Verizon Wireless network

WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T18:00:18Z)

Aetna, other insurers develop plans to help cut costs

The Wall Street Journal : "Health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) is developing plans to pay a major San Diego medical group enhanced fees for providing extra services to keep patients healthier, and to share any resulting cost savings. With a similar cost-saving ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-11T05:20:21Z)

2 Americans, 1 British-Cypriot win econonic Nobel

STOCKHOLM—Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, have won the 2010 Nobel economics prize. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences says they won the prestigious award "for their analysis of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-11T11:11:06Z)

Is Verizon Finally Getting the Apple iPhone 4?

Apple ( AAPL ) plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T (T). Adding Verizon Wireless ( VZ ), the nation's largest ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-09T20:17:30Z)

Finishing Kick: Another Year, Another Dramatic Ending For Ron Yuhas Jr. At The Waterford ...

WATERFORD - Just call him the closer. Through his career behind the wheel of an SK Modified Ron Yuhas Jr. has made a habit of making the closing event at the Waterford Speedbowl one to remember and Sunday was no expection. After watching Ted Christopher ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-10T21:56:32Z)

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