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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 5:46 am

State worker's personal blog sparks free-speech debate

LANSING, Mich. — An assistant attorney general in Michigan who used his personal blog to attack the openly gay student body president at the University of Michigan has spurred debate about the right of public employees to say terrible things on their own ... (Source: Herald Times 2010-10-03T04:39:43Z)

Blog sparks debate on free speech

LANSING, Mich.- An assistant attorney general in Michigan who used his personal blog to attack the openly gay student body president at the University of Michigan has spurred debate about the right of public employees to say terrible things on their own ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-10-03T02:59:30Z)

Tax Data Sale Suspect Thought to Have Killed Himself

(Adds suspect was Austrian in first, fifth paragraphs.) Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- An Austrian man held in connection with the theft of Swiss bank-account details and their sale to Germany is believed to have killed himself in prison. Guards at a regional jail ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-01T15:54:58Z)

2nd suspect arrested in Boulder 'hate crime' attack

BOULDER - Boulder Police have arrested a second man who faces hate crime charges in the beating of a Nigerian student at the University of Colorado. Police say 23-year-old Zachrey Harris surrendered Wednesday at the Adams County Jail. He was arrested on ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-09-24T17:50:39Z)

BARMUDA-KWWL PARTNER TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

CEDAR FALLS, IA-Doing your part for a good cause has never been easier for those who love to eat great food! KWWL is partnering with Barmuda Companies to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. Light The Night is the ... (Source: Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier 2010-09-28T21:42:08Z)

Boulder going all out for '350' party to combat climate change

What: The 350 Global Work Party in Boulder includes more than 40 low-carbon workshops, a youth march, rally and party. When: Oct. 10. Workshops are from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m.; the "I Matter March" is from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; the rally and raffle are ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-10-03T05:58:28Z)

Dutch politician on trial on hate speech charges

Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders appealed for freedom of expression Monday and then exercised his right to silence as he went on trial for alleged hate speech at a time when his popularity and influence in the Netherlands are near all time highs ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T11:48:02Z)

How Your U.S. Lawmaker Voted

WASHINGTON — Congress has adjourned for midterm elections with plans to return in mid-November for a lame-duck session. Here's how state members of Congress voted on major issues in the week that ended Friday. By a vote of 268 to 160, the House on ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-03T05:44:09Z)

2nd Man Arrested In Suspected CU Hate Crime

BOULDER, Colo. -- Boulder police say they have arrested a second man who faces hate crime charges in the beating of a Nigerian student at the University of Colorado. Police say Zachrey Harris, 23, surrendered Wednesday at the Adams County Jail. He was ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-09-23T20:15:00Z)

Delaware politics: Blue bloods vs. blue collar in the GOP

The year 1998 was a heady time for Delaware's Republican Party. Two-thirds of the state's top elected offices, including the senior U.S. senator and lone member of the U.S. House, were held by Republicans. The party also dominated the state House. In the ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-03T12:17:51Z)

Real-time Data Fees, Trups Sale, Spanish TV, Eni: Compliance

U.S. stock markets must prove that competition limits the fees they charge brokers and other firms for real-time quotation data, after a court rejected the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of charges proposed in 2006, a lawyer for Nasdaq OMX ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-30T04:14:39Z)

New market study, "Dog Food - Spain", has been published

The economic crisis - and its effect on Spanish purchasing habits - was once again the factor with the strongest impact on dog food's performance. As was the case the year before, in 2009 there was a sustained sales shift towards grocery retailers (due to ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-02T19:14:13Z)

Community 'Lights The Night' Against Cancer

WLKY.com People throughout the community came together this weekend in support of those battling blood cancers. WLKY's Vicki Dortch was among those participating in the 12th Annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night walk on Saturday. The event ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T17:39:59Z)

Exciting Tennessee Aquarium RiverRocks Events Oct. 1st – 10th

Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will descend upon Chattanooga October 1st through 10th for RiverRocks, a new festival celebrating and supporting the area's natural assets. More than 90 events are scheduled during RiverRocks ranging from gentle thrills ... (Source: WDEF 2010-09-21T21:21:48Z)

Roll call report

WASHINGTON — Here's how area members of Congress voted on recent roll calls. 9/11 RESPONDERS' BENEFITS: Voting 268 for and 160 against, the House on Sept. 29 passed a deficit-neutral bill (HR847) establishing a fund to benefit thousands of ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-10-03T05:01:12Z)

Attack on Armenian church was not hate crime, judge rules

A judge on Wednesday struck down a hate-crime allegation against a 23-year-old man accused of smashing a religious monument at St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church in Glendale. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Patrick Hegarty also struck down a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T14:30:16Z)

Suspect in Swiss Tax Data Sale Believed to Have Killed Himself

Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- A man being held in connection with the theft of Swiss bank-account details and their sale to Germany is believed to have killed himself in prison, the Swiss Attorney General's office said. Guards at a regional prison in the Swiss ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-01T13:31:48Z)

Tar Heel Tally

9/11 responders' benefits: Voting 268 for and 160 against, the House on Wednesday passed a deficit-neutral bill (HR 847) establishing a fund to benefit thousands of individuals who developed health problems as a result of working at or near the World Trade ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-03T05:58:28Z)

ExxonMobil may sell Japanese gas station business

ExxonMobil plans to sell its network of more than 4,000 gas stations in Japan as demand in the world's third-biggest oil consumer shrinks, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Friday. But any potential sale is likely to only be for a small portion of the ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-01T09:06:57Z)

Grand jury to announce findings on Gwinnett land deal

A nine-month investigation into questionable Gwinnett County land purchases is expected to conclude this week, and its findings could shed light on relations between local developers and elected officials. A special grand jury investigating the purchases ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-03T14:48:11Z)

Dutch Politician's Trial for Alleged Hate Speech Begins

Geert Wilders, a politician in the Netherlands, finally has his day in court. His trial began Monday for alleged hate speech against Islam. Wilders' popularity in the European country is at an all-time high. Prosecutors say he incited hatred against ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-10-04T12:16:40Z)

All aglow for a good cause, walk benefits leukemia group

About 4,000 people gathered Saturday night for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2010 Light the Night Walk at Waterfront Park. Participants walked a one-mile course holding illuminated balloons to raise awareness about leukemia and lymphoma, said Jen ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-10-03T06:12:47Z)

Chattanooga celebrates RiverRocks Outdoor Festival

Chattanooga is holding a celebration of the outdoors and healthy lifestyles. RiverRocks festival activities in the Chattanooga area continue through Oct. 10 and some proceeds will benefit land trusts and conservation groups. A promotion statement says the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T21:02:47Z)

Can prosecutor hate on own time? His blog rips gay student

LANSING, Mich. -- A Michigan prosecutor who used his personal blog to attack the openly gay student body president at the University of Michigan has spurred debate about public employees' rights to say terrible things on their own time. Andrew Shirvell, 30 ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-02T08:58:36Z)

Chattanooga's RiverRocks Outdoor Festival to benefit land trusts and conservation groups

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Chattanooga is holding a celebration of the outdoors and healthy lifestyles. RiverRocks festival activities in the Chattanooga area continue through Oct. 10 and some proceeds will benefit land trusts and conservation groups. A ... (Source: WREG 2010-10-01T20:26:59Z)

Hate speech trial of Dutch politician who called for Quran ban begins in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders appealed for freedom of expression Monday and then exercised his right to silence as he went on trial for alleged hate speech at a time when his popularity and influence in the Netherlands are ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-04T09:46:21Z)

UDPATE 1-ExxonMobil to sell Japan retail business -media

TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - ExxonMobil Corp ( XOM.N ) plans to sell its network of more than 4,000 gas stations in Japan as demand in the world's third-biggest oil consumer shrinks, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Friday. But any potential sale is likely to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T03:44:50Z)

Spanish, Irish Bonds Rally on Bank Aid, Rating; Stocks, U.S. Futures Drop

Spanish and Irish bonds rallied on signs Europe's most indebted countries are tackling their crises. Stocks and U.S. index futures declined. Yields on Spanish and Irish bonds fell relative to benchmark German bunds and the cost of insuring against ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-30T13:25:50Z)

Man linked to stolen bank data found dead in Swiss prison

ZURICH, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A man held in connection with client data stolen from a bank and sold to German tax authorities has been found dead in prison, Swiss authorities said on Friday. The 42-year-old man was found dead in his cell at Berne regional ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-01T13:17:29Z)

ExxonMobil to sell Japan retail business: report

TOKYO - ExxonMobil Corp plans to sell its network of more than 4,000 gas stations in Japan as demand in the world's third-biggest oil consumer shrinks, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. But any potential sale is likely to only be for a small portion of the ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-10-01T04:20:37Z)

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