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Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 3:42 am

'Jersey Shore' star Jenni (J-Woww) Farley negotiating $400,000 deal to pose nude for Playboy

If you think you've seen a lot of Jenni (J-Woww) Farley on television, wait until you see her in print. According to RadarOnline.com , the "Jersey Shore" star has been offered a whopping $400,000 to pose nude for Playboy. But before fans can fist pump with ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-21T15:59:40Z)

Schools in Aspen, the valley locked down

School campuses throughout the Roaring Fork Valley were locked down for approximately 90 minutes Thursday in response to a perceived threat made to a 911 dispatch operator in Garfield County at approximately midnight Wednesday. Further analysis of the ... (Source: Aspen Times 2010-10-02T07:04:04Z)

NJ Assembly fails to override Gov. Chris Christie's veto of 'millionarie's tax credit'

TRENTON — An attempt by the state Assembly to override Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a proposed $100 million income-tax credit for homebuyers fell far short of succeeding Thursday. Four months ago, the Assembly passed the bill 67-8, with two abstentions ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-10-02T04:12:17Z)

Saturday comes: Toronto at Sounders

Toronto and Sounders kick off at 12:30 at Qwest. Big game for the Sounders, but downright crucial for the visitors. A Sounders win would assure that Toronto cannot catch them in the playoff race. Depending on other results, it also could eliminate Toronto ... (Source: TheNewsTribune.com (blog) 2010-10-02T15:10:50Z)

Assembly OKs bill on school bus ads

TRENTON — School districts would be allowed to sell ad space on the exteriors of school buses under a bill passed by the state Assembly Thursday. Several provisions governing the sale are included in the bill: A total of 50 percent of the revenue must be ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-10-02T11:36:05Z)

Padres' playoff hopes dented with loss to Cubs

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The slumping San Diego Padres were pushed to the brink of elimination from the Major League Baseball playoff race following the team's shutout loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Padres fell 1-0 to the Cubs and dropped to three ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T02:54:43Z)

Rain forces 1st Ryder Cup Monday finish

NEWPORT, Wales -- The Ryder Cup is heading for the first Monday finish in its 83-year history. Rain pounded the Celtic Manor early Sunday morning and created small rivers running down some of the fairway. The matches already were seven hours behind because ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-03T09:11:44Z)

Rain floods Celtic Manor, pushes Ryder Cup an extra day

NEWPORT, WALES — The Ryder Cup is heading for the first Monday finish in its 83-year history. Rain pounded the Celtic Manor early Sunday morning and created small rivers running down some of the fairway. The matches already were seven hours behind ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-03T09:26:03Z)

MLS WEEK 25: Best vs. the worst isn t a done deal

The Galaxy takes on its old rival D.C. United on Saturday night at Home Depot Center in a battle between Major League Soccer's best and worst clubs. It seems a can't-lose proposition for L.A., which looked so good in beating Eastern Conference leader ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

Garfield County foreclosure filings surpass 2009's record

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Garfield County has already surpassed the record number of property foreclosure filings set in 2009, and is on pace to see a more than 50 percent increase compared to last year, according to the county's deputy public trustee ... (Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 2010-10-02T06:28:17Z)

Fiscal plan takes shape

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T04:25:24Z)

California Budget Deal Ends Impasse, Vote Due in Days

(Adds comment from Senate leader in third paragraph.) Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers agreed to a compromise to close a $19.1 billion deficit and give the state a budget, ending a record three-month impasse ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T02:39:13Z)

Clint Bowyer accepts Cup chances over

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Clint Bowyer has no faith his championship-ending penalty will be overturned by NASCAR's version of the Supreme Court. He's accepted that he's got zero chance at winning the Sprint Cup title this season. He's not given up on his ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-01T21:17:06Z)

Clint Bowyer accepts championship chances are over

K ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Clint Bowyer has no faith his championship-ending penalty will be overturned by NASCAR 's version of the Supreme Court. He's accepted that he's got zero chance at winning the Sprint Cup title this season. He's not given up on ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-02T12:19:02Z)

Europe takes early Ryder Cup lead before rain halts play

NEWPORT, Wales -- Workers scurried around the greens with squeegees, furiously pushing the water away before every putt. Players sloshed down soaked fairways, desperately searching for a spot to hit from that was somewhat dry. The Americans couldn't even ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-02T05:02:23Z)

Jersey Shore 2 Review: Angelina Leaves For The Second Time

On the first season of Jersey Shore Angelina left the show early. She decided to return in season two, after having sexual relations with both Pauly D and The Situation. On the last episode of Jersey Shore, Angelina left again, one episode before the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-02T16:22:25Z)

Cubs deal blow to Padres' playoff hopes

SAN DIEGO -- Alfonso Soriano hit two home runs on Tuesday to lead the Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Padres before a crowd of 27,619 at PETCO Park. Soriano had a two-run homer in the sixth inning and a solo shot in the eighth inning to lead the Cubs (72-85 ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-29T05:56:03Z)

Europe leads early as heavy rains halt Ryder Cup

Workers scurried around the greens with squeegees, furiously pushing the water away before every putt. Players sloshed down soaked fairways, desperately searching for a spot to hit from that was somewhat dry. The Americans couldn't even stay dry in their ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-01T14:14:45Z)

NJ mayors seek state help with 2 percent spend cap

TRENTON, N.J. — About 30 New Jersey mayors appealed to Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday for help complying with a new limit on property tax and cost increases that takes effect Jan. 1. The mayors asked Christie to push the Legislature to pass bills that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-02T07:47:01Z)

Aon, Hewitt stockholders OK $4.9B sale

CHICAGO - The $4.9 billion sale of human resources specialist Hewitt Associates to Aon was approved by the shareholders of both companies Monday. The buyout is still subject to regulatory approvals. The cash and stock deal, first announced July 12, is ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-20T17:12:27Z)

"Jersey Shore" Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley's Playboy Pictures -- Final Offer

the online gossip website, Jersey Shore 's Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley just might be ready to ink a deal with Playboy for $400,000 to pose for naked picutres for the popular men's magazine. The deal isn't final but sources have told Radar Online that the offer ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-21T23:09:10Z)

Entities nearing deal on Carbondale's library site

CARBONDALE, Colorado — The Roaring Fork School District Re-1 board this week gave preliminary approval to a $675,000 deal that would put a 13,000-square-foot piece of property in the hands of the Garfield County Public Library District for a new ... (Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 2010-09-22T23:58:06Z)

Europe holds early lead at rainy Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, WALES — Workers scurried around the greens with squeegees, furiously pushing the water away before every putt. Players sloshed down soaked fairways, desperately searching for a spot to hit from that was somewhat dry. The Americans couldn't even ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-01T14:43:23Z)

Padres shut out Cubs to keep playoff hopes alive

L OS ANGELES — In addition to being manager of the San Diego Padres, Bud Black has a college degree in finance. So he knows a little something about math. And the numbers he'll see in Thursday morning's newspaper won't be encouraging. Even though ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-01T05:39:22Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Clint Bowyer defends Sprint Cup car and team; some foes not buying it

Clint Bowyer's car flunked inspection and few around the garage are buying his alibi. Bowyer is sticking to his story. He gave a defiant defense of his Chase-opening victory on Friday, saying he "wouldn't cheat" to win a race after his car failed a ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-24T23:55:43Z)

Ryder Cup to finish on a Monday for first time

NEWPORT, Wales (Reuters) - The Ryder Cup will be held over to Monday for the first time after torrential rain left the Celtic Manor course waterlogged on Sunday. After the rain moved away, organizers said they hoped to finish the remaining third session of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-03T10:01:51Z)

Hewitt Associates' $4.9B sale to Aon to close around Oct. 1

(AP) — The $4.9 billion sale of human resources specialist Hewitt Associates Inc. to Aon Corp. is expected to be completed on or around Oct. 1, the two companies said Friday. Shareholders of the two companies approved the deal on Monday. The buyout is ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-09-25T04:56:22Z)

Toronto FC-Sounders Preview

Before the Seattle Sounders can focus on defending their U.S. Open Cup crown this week, they have plenty at stake Saturday against visiting Toronto FC. The Sounders can move closer to a second MLS postseason berth in as many years with a victory over ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-01T17:35:11Z)

Hewitt's $4.9B sale to Aon to close around Oct. 1

The $4.9 billion sale of human resources specialist Hewitt Associates Inc. to Aon Corp. is expected to be completed on or around Oct. 1, the two companies said Friday. Shareholders of the two companies approved the deal on Monday. The buyout is still ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

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