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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 6:42 pm

Historic Olympia brewhouse sold for $1.4M

The man who bought Tacoma's historic downtown post office building for a bargain-basement price now owns a historic brewery in Tumwater. George Heidgerken and his business partner, Patrick Rhodes of Federal Way, paid $1.4 million last month for the Olympia ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-02T21:15:55Z)

All parties must work together to resolve I-5 congestion

Ask anyone who must travel north on Interstate 5 during the morning commute and they will tell you horror stories about the traffic backups. Gridlock is no longer the exception. Backups, starting at 6 a.m., of three, six, nine or more miles long are the ... (Source: Olympian 2010-10-04T07:08:52Z)

It's youth vs. experience in this secretary of state race

Secretary of state is an odd job. The office has more interaction with citizens than any other, but is typically occupied by someone voters know little about. The position is charged with administering government's most nonpartisan duties, such as issuing ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-03T15:38:17Z)

UPDATE: Spanish Socialists Reach Key Deal On 2011 Budget

MADRID (Dow Jones)--Spain's Socialist-led government has reached an agreement with the Basque Nationalist Party, or PNV, that could pave the way for the passage of the 2011 budget, PNV leader Inigo Urkullo said Wednesday. In comments broadcast by Cadena ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-22T19:18:55Z)

Iberdrola, Enel May Dodge Cuts as Spain Plans Sale: Euro Credit

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The Spanish government's plan to sell about 14 billion euros ($19 billion) of bonds to pay debt owed to the country's biggest power companies may help Iberdrola SA and Enel SpA avoid credit-rating downgrades. The bonds, whose ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T23:15:14Z)

Central Ohio districts in play to GOP plan to retake control of Ohio House

For the second consecutive election, the battle over control of the Ohio House is fierce and will determine how the state deals with a looming $8 billion budget shortfall and how congressional districts are drawn for the next 10 years. Democrats picked up ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-04T03:26:57Z)

Tommie Harris active for Bears

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Tommie Harris and Devin Aromashodu are back in the mix for the Chicago Bears . Six days after being healthy scratches against Green Bay, Harris and Aromashodu are active for the Bears' Sunday night matchup versus the New York ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-03T23:59:22Z)

Interesting personnel decisions for Bears

Defensive tackle Tommie Harris and receiver Devin Aromashodu were healthy scratches, coach Lovie Smith confirmed afterwards. Cornerback Zack Bowman , meanwhile, gave way to reserve Tim Jennings after the Packers jumped out to a 10-0 lead. Smith said the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-28T12:16:37Z)

Angelo: Bears 'put teeth into' evaluations

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- First, he benched Devin Aromashodu. Then Tommie Harris. Then Lovie Smith pulled starting cornerback Zack Bowman in the first quarter of last week's win over the Packers at Soldier Field and replaced him with backup Tim Jennings. On ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-10-04T09:03:24Z)

Snyder v. Phelps a 'big' case

— March 3, 2006: Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder dies in the war in Iraq. — March 10, 2006: Snyder's funeral is conducted while Westboro Baptist Church members picket outside. — Oct. 31, 2007: A U.S. District Court jury in Baltimore awarded $10.9 ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2010-10-03T20:38:56Z)

Ohio election battle is fierce

For the second consecutive election, the battle over control of the Ohio House is fierce and will determine how the state deals with a looming $8 billion budget shortfall and how congressional districts are drawn for the next 10 years. Democrats picked up ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-10-04T04:24:13Z)

Johnson isn't afraid to fight

Ruth Johnson is a bit of a hard charger. Whether you think that is a good thing or a bad thing may depend on whether you're about to get flattened. The 55-year-old Oakland County clerk and Republican candidate for secretary of state doesn't exactly pick ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-03T18:15:46Z)

Bears deactivate Tommie Harris, bench Zack Bowman

The Bears defense replaced two starters they had high hopes for Monday. Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris was a healthy scratch, and cornerback Zackary Bowman was benched in the second quarter. Bears coach Lovie Smith explained both ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog) 2010-09-28T10:57:53Z)

Two polls show Rick Snyder with solid lead; one indicates his favorability rating highest in nation among ...

A national polling firm says Rick Snyder's favorability rating is the best of any first-time Republican candidate for governor in any state polled this cycle. North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling released numbers today showing Snyder with a 52-31 ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-09-22T03:41:11Z)

Sale secured for Italian Power Plants

An independent solar power producer is to acquire the equity in the first two phases of Italy's largest solar photovoltaic power park... SunPower Corp. today announced that Etrion Corporation, an independent solar power producer, has completed the ... (Source: The Move Channel 2010-10-04T12:09:31Z)

Iraq on Its Own

While Iraq's stalled political process is evidently detrimental to the security and prosperity of the country, there is no clear indication that a resolution is in the offing. By Philip McCrum On 31 August 2010, Operation Iraqi Freedom, launched to ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-10-04T20:23:26Z)

Evraz, Nigeria, VTB to Sell Debt: Emerging Market Bond Alert

The following emerging-market borrowers are expected to sell international bonds. New information is followed by previously reported plans. EVRAZ GROUP SA plans to sell $650 million of seven-year bonds callable after four years, according to two people ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-04T16:34:22Z)

Clark latest Bears benching; Harris back on field

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Thanks to Lovie Smith, the drama now begins 90 minutes before Bears games, during the usually mundane announcement of inactives. Smith's decision to make three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris inactive against the ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-10-04T09:03:24Z)

The anatomy of Turkey's Iran policy (II)

Before I get to the second factor – how and why Turkey wants to contain Iran – let me once again briefly summarize the first factor that I tried to explain in my previous column. In essence, Ankara believes economic sanctions never work. Turkey is not ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-04T09:32:02Z)

SunPower, Etrion finalize sale of Italy's largest solar power park

Source: SunPower Corp. SunPower Corp. ( NASDAQ:SPWRA ) ( NASDAQ: SPWRB ) announced that Etrion Corporation ( TSX: ETX ), an independent solar power producer, has completed the previously announced definitive sale and purchase agreements to acquire the ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-10-04T15:51:25Z)

Supreme Court weighs family's grief, free speech

WASHINGTON — The most vexing free speech fight in years confronts the Supreme Court on Wednesday, pitting a loud-mouthed, anti-gay Kansas church against a grieving Pennsylvania father. The father, Albert Snyder, has already won the popular vote hands ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-10-04T06:11:36Z)

Nigeria Appoints Barclays Capital to Run Eurobond

Oct 04, 2010 (This Day/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- The Federal Government has appointed Barclays Capital as adviser to its debut sale of a $500 million Eurobond. Another 10 countries with emerging economies are preparing for similar auctions ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-04T11:26:34Z)

Local races could tip Ohio House

COLUMBUS - Two Hamilton County races are considered pivotal in determining which party will control the Ohio House next year. They are among a dozen close elections to control a majority of seats in the 99-member Ohio House. Which party controls the House ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-03T09:18:54Z)

ANALYSIS: Socialist election fuels 'post-Zapatero' talk in Spain

Madrid - Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was seen Monday as politically weakened, after a setback within his own Socialist Party (PSOE) undermined his already faltering popularity. "Go away, Mr Zapatero," Dolores de Cospedal from the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-04T12:02:21Z)

Barclays Capital, FBN to Advise on Nigerian Eurobond

Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Nigeria appointed Barclays Capital and Lagos-based FBN Capital Ltd. as advisers for its planned $500 million Eurobond sale, an official at the Finance Ministry said. "Both companies will work together on the bond issue," Okwudili ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T09:10:33Z)

SunPower and Etrion Complete Sale of Italian Power Plants

GENEVA, Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWRA) (NASDAQ:SPWRB) today announced that Etrion Corporation (THE:CA:ETX) , an independent solar power producer, has completed the previously announced definitive sale and purchase ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

Historic Olympia brewhouse sold for $1.4 million

Story Updated: Oct 3, 2010 at 8:41 AM PDT TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — The man who bought Tacoma's historic downtown post office building for a bargain-basement price now owns a historic brewery in Tumwater. George Heidgerken and his business partner, Patrick ... (Source: KOMO News 2010-10-03T15:38:17Z)

Supreme Court to hear funeral protests case

WASHINGTON • The most vexing free speech fight in years confronts the Supreme Court on Wednesday, pitting a loud-mouthed, anti-gay Kansas church against a grieving Pennsylvania father. The father, Albert Snyder, has already won the popular vote hands ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-04T05:00:01Z)

Angelo bangs home 'accountability' nail

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- First, he benched Devin Aromashodu. Then Tommie Harris. Then coach Lovie Smith pulled starting cornerback Zack Bowman in the first quarter of Monday night's win over the Packers at Soldier Field and replaced him with backup Tim ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-04T05:00:01Z)

Moscow resists Muslims' call for more mosques

On Sept. 11 this year, the day protesters were challenging the construction of a mosque two blocks from New York's World Trade Center site, residents of an old industrial neighborhood were on the march in Moscow. They, too, were opposing construction of a ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-04T05:00:01Z)

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