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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 3:41 am

AMD sees tablet opportunity thanks to iPad

Chipmaker AMD spots potential in market dominated by Apple's iPad. AMD will target the booming tablet PC market after the company's chief executive admitted Apple's iPad was biting into netbook and laptop sales. Speaking during a conference call to ... (Source: CRN Australia 2010-10-17T23:06:58Z)

WBA fightback stuns United, Spurs win

Javier Hernandez was handed his second league start as United boss Sir Alex Ferguson chose to leave Rooney on the bench after he contradicted his manager over an apparent ankle injury while on England duty in midweek. The 24-year-old watched on as the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T06:16:28Z)

AMD (AMD) CEO Says iPad is Eating Up Sales of Notebooks

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NYSE: AMD ) said that it will weight for the market to develop before committing R&D resources toward tablet processors, adding that the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) iPad is cannibalizing the sales of netbooks and notebooks. AMD ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-15T12:25:06Z)

CherryPad 7-inch Android tablet on sale for $188

As the mobile industry gears up for a slew of Android-based tablets, Palo Alto-based CherryPal has jumped into the market with the CherryPad America , a 7-inch tablet device running Android 2.1 and sporting an 800 MHz Samsung ARM11 processor, 802.11b/g Wi ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

AirTran Airways Adds vitaminwater zero to Onboard Beverage Lineup

ORLANDO, Fla. , Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News ), today announced that it is the first airline to serve vitamin water zero ™ squeezed (lemonade) and vitamin water zero ™ XXX (acai ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-18T14:44:42Z)

Helena mall auction postponed until November

HELENA - The Capital Hill Mall in Helena was scheduled to be sold at a sheriff's auction Monday. Richard Mendenhall is president of WPI, the mall's ownership group. He tells the Independent Record that WPI was trying to make a deal late last week to delay ... (Source: Missoulian 2010-10-18T21:04:06Z)

NHL Capsules: NHL says Coyotes lease will lead to sale of team

PHOENIX (AP) — The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to a transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes." The city announced Friday that it had reached an ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-10-17T04:08:48Z)

NHL: Phoenix Coyotes lease will lead to sale of team

The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to a transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes." The city announced Friday that it had reached an agreement in ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-17T07:36:24Z)

NHL says Coyotes lease will lead to sale of team

PHOENIX -- The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to the transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes ." The city announced Friday that it had reached an ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-16T17:53:11Z)

AirTran Airways Adds vitaminwater zero™ to Onboard Beverage Lineup

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 18 -- /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it is the first airline to serve vitamin water zero ™ squeezed (lemonade) and vitamin water zero ™ XXX (acai-blueberry ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-18T14:30:23Z)

In judging votes-for-sale allegations, FIFA must act for the good of the game or change

PARIS - Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is "For the Good of the Game," because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

Liverpool owners to drop court order blocking sale of club, but fight may not be over

LONDON - Liverpool's owners are withdrawing their Texas court order blocking the sale of the Premier League club but could still find a way to stop the proposed 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox. Co-owners Tom ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T12:17:56Z)

Allianz plans Channel tunnel rail link bid: report

LONDON (Reuters) - German insurer Allianz ( ALVG.DE ) is preparing a 2 billion pound ($3.2 billion) bid for the Channel tunnel rail link put up for sale by the British coalition government, The Sunday Times newspaper reported. Without citing sources, the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-17T12:08:24Z)

Bottom line for FIFA: the good of the game

Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is ''For the Good of the Game,'' because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

Man U, with Rooney on bench, plays to 3rd straight draw; Friedel's Villa, Chelsea tie 0-0

LONDON - Manchester United, with Wayne Rooney not playing until the last 20 minutes, drew 2-2 with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday after blowing a two-goal lead. It was the third straight tie for Man United. In another key Premier League game, U.S ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-16T22:46:41Z)

Chip maker AMD not for sale, CEO says

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is not for sale, however the chip maker will listen to interesting proposals, its chief executive said when asked about Oracle's recent interest in the sector. "AMD is not for sale, but we are happy to listen to any proposal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-06T10:48:24Z)

British media urges Wayne Rooney to learn from Tendulkar

LONDON: The British media has lavished praise on iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar and according to a column written by former England cricketer Ed Smith , Manchester United star Wayne Rooney should learn how to turn expectations into inspiration. In an ... (Source: Times of India 2010-10-19T05:32:20Z)

Cherrypal Launches 7-Inch Android 2.1 3D Tablet Computer

Oct 11, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Cherrypal, a California-based manufacturer of low-energy consuming personal computers, has launched its new tablet computer, the CherryPad America. The CherryPad was designed for consumers who are looking for a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-11T08:26:28Z)

I want an aPad, but I'm not sure if I should get the iPad

It's no secret what Apple has done just a few months ago when they unveiled their magical revolutionary new iPad which is a great tablet PC to use for a variety of purposes. The ipad is thin and light, plays HD videos, chat, multi touch and wireless. If ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-11T15:28:48Z)

Helena mall slated for auction Monday

HELENA (AP) — The Capital Hill Mall in Helena was scheduled to be sold at a sheriff's auction Monday. Richard Mendenhall is president of WPI, the mall's ownership group. He tells the Independent Record that WPI was trying to make a deal late last ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-10-18T19:23:53Z)

Allianz Is Said to Plan $3 Billion Bid for Channel Rail Link

Allianz is about to join the list of suitors for the Channel tunnel rail link with a £2 billion ($3.1 billion) bid for the railroad put up for sale by Britain's coalition government, The Sunday Times reported. The German insurer is preparing a bid for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-18T19:59:40Z)

Allianz plans Channel tunnel rail link bid -paper

LONDON Oct 17 (Reuters) - German insurer Allianz ( ALVG.DE ) is preparing a 2 billion pound ($3.2 billion) bid for the Channel tunnel rail link put up for sale by the coalition government, The Sunday Times reported. Without citing sources, the newspaper ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-17T12:01:15Z)

Hicks tells AP: Liverpool sale is 'conspiracy of British Establishment and our own employees'

FILE - This April 21, 2009, file photo shows Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks, left, and George Gillett before an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Arsenal in Liverpool, England. Liverpool's ownership battle returned to the High Court ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-15T15:38:22Z)

Man United fails to quell speculation that Rooney will quit following dispute with Ferguson

LONDON - Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January, but speculation persists that England's star striker is on his way out after a dispute with manager Alex Ferguson. British newspapers reported Monday that Rooney has told the club ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T16:46:24Z)

Fly to and from Atlanta and Go Easy on Your Pocketbook with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares!

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to and from the airline's Atlanta hub with special low fares. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-10-14T08:58:42Z)

FIFA investigating two officials involved in bribery scandal

ZURICH -- The World Cup corruption scandal widened Monday when FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against two executive committee members and said it was also investigating other officials and bidding countries. FIFA ordered a formal ethics probe into ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Manchester United can't quiet rumors of Rooney exit

LONDON -- Manchester United's insistence that Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January has failed to quell widespread speculation by British media that the England striker is on his way out of Old Trafford following a bust up with manager Alex Ferguson ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-19T06:08:07Z)

Manchester United can't quiet talk of Rooney's exit

LONDON - Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January, but speculation persists that England's star striker is on his way out after a dispute with manager Alex Ferguson. British newspapers reported Monday that Rooney has told the club ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-18T21:11:15Z)

Auction sale of Helena mall postponed

HELENA (AP) — The Capital Hill Mall in Helena was scheduled to be sold at a sheriff's auction Monday, but the sale was postponed until Nov. 2. The Independent Record reports a crowd of nearly 50 people gathered at the courthouse to see if anyone would ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

Edwin's helping hand boosts Baggies

Sir Alex Ferguson dumped Wayne Rooney to the bench, then saw his side throw away another two-goal lead against Albion on Saturday. The Red Devils' title challenge is in danger of disintegrating before the onset of winter after a calamitous mistake from van ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T06:09:18Z)

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