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Deals of the Hour / October 6, 2010, 5:46 pm

Braves to start Lowe in Game 1

ATLANTA - Derek Lowe wasn't ready to look past his Game 1 start for the Braves against the Giants in the NL division series. At least not in public. Manager Bobby Cox said Lowe, Tommy Hanson, and Tim Hudson are the Braves' first three starters in the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-06T06:59:20Z)

Hulu Plus mobile TV app tops Bitbop with fresh content

But after checking out nascent mobile TV services Hulu Plus and Bitbop, $10 a month for either strikes me as exorbitant. For starters, Bitbop lacks enough fresh content, and Hulu Plus makes you put up with commercials. Bitbop is available to all but feels ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-23T14:24:15Z)

Southeast: Washington on a mission, others look to improve

Atlanta Thrashers : Unfortunately the dawn of a new era for the Thrashers has looked better on paper than on the ice so far. That could change because there are a lot of new ingredients in the stew. Rick Dudley didn't waste much time restructuring things ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-02T23:24:46Z)

CAPITAL CULTURE: Conspiracy theories abound as to what's behind noisy drilling at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about the midterm elections and speculation about West Wing personnel shake-ups. The big question being asked around the White House is, what's that noisy construction really all about? The drilling, clanging and banging are ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-05T20:15:05Z)

Novartis: MS Treatment Looks Promising

Gilenya has become the first oral multiple sclerosis pill capable of slowing the disease's progression and reducing relapses to win approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Novartis ( NVS ), developer of the drug, beat Merck's ( MRK ) late ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-23T17:51:50Z)

Fresh start: Cavaliers begin life minus LeBron, beat Bobcats 87-72 in preseason opener

CLEVELAND (AP) — Daniel Gibson scored 18 points and J.J. Hickson added 17 as the Cleveland Cavaliers , under new coach Byron Scott, moved a little further away from LeBron James ' imposing shadow by opening the preseason with an 87-72 victory over the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-06T01:44:22Z)

Closer Look At District 3 Congressional Race

WYFF 4.com Two of the three candidates said they are not "politicians." All three candidates agree it's time for new leadership in Washington, D.C. Gresham Barrett is vacating his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Of the three potential ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T02:42:49Z)

Blackhawks ready to defend Stanley Cup

CHICAGO -- High above in the United Center rafters, employees were clearing space Tuesday for the Blackhawks' newest additions to their list of honors. They are making room for three banners, none more significant than the one commemorating their 2010 ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-10-06T09:15:20Z)

Phillies' Roy Halladay pitches second no-hitter in playoff history

Philadelphia — Roy Halladay has thrown the second no-hitter in postseason history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday. Halladay, who threw a perfect game at Florida on May 29 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-07T00:24:26Z)

The Five Best Mobile Banking Apps Now

Lots of U.S. banks are getting on board with basic mobile banking this year, but there's not been too much innovation when it comes to functionality. A handful of banks are leading the way with widely available capabilities that set them apart from the ... (Source: American Banker Online 2010-10-06T20:28:13Z)

Go Download Some Free Games, Courtesy of GetJar

GetJar's announcing free availability of all of the games housed on their third-party applications marketplace. Millions of games and apps have been made free thanks to a "revolutionary" business model GetJar's starting to employ as they profess it ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-10-06T08:39:33Z)

Cox picks his playoff starters

ATLANTA --- Derek Lowe wasn't ready to look past his Game 1 start for the Braves against the Giants in the NL division series on Tuesday. At least not in public. Manager Bobby Cox said Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson are the Braves' first three starters ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-06T10:48:24Z)

3rd District candidates spar over Social Security

COLUMBIA (AP) -- The Republican hoping to replace U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett in South Carolina's third district said Social Security should be cut off for children being born today. But Democratic candidate Jane Dyer says Jeff Duncan's proposal is a ... (Source: Aiken Standard 2010-10-06T15:34:44Z)

Candidates For Congress Debate At WYFF4

GREENVILLE -- The candidates for the U.S. Congress in the 3rd District let their disagreements show Tuesday night, yet with wall-to-wall civility. The Constitution Party candidate John Dalen, Republican Jeff Duncan and Democrat Jane Dyer answered broad ... (Source: WYFF4.com 2010-10-06T20:13:54Z)

White House to go solar

WASHINGTON — Solar power is coming to President Barack Obama's house. The most famous residence in America, which has already boosted its green credentials by planting a garden, plans to install solar panels atop the White House's living quarters ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-10-07T00:17:17Z)

Baylor suspends standout guard after aggravated assault charge

WACO, Texas | Baylor's basketball program indefinitely suspended leading scorer LaceDarius Dunn on Tuesday after he surrendered to police to face an aggravated assault charge accusing him of breaking his girlfriend's jaw during an argument last week ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-06T14:37:28Z)

Cox announces Lowe, Hanson, Hudson as starters

ATLANTA — Derek Lowe wasn't ready to look past his Game 1 start for the Braves against the Giants in the NL division series on Tuesday. Thursday: Atlanta (Lowe 16-12) at San Francisco (Lincecum 16-10), 9:37 p.m. Friday: Atlanta (Hanson 10-11) at San ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-06T05:33:26Z)

Cavs down Bobcats

CLEVELAND (AP) — The arena, so rowdy and rambunctious in seasons past, was half-filled and as quiet as it had been in years. There were no gravity-defying dunks or flames shooting from the scoreboard, and the only pregame powder toss took place 1,200 ... (Source: Bellefontaine Examiner 2010-10-06T13:04:24Z)

Human Genome Sciences Receives Complete Response Letter From FDA On ZALBIN™ BLA ...

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that, as expected, it has received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for 900-mcg ZALBIN ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-05T10:35:16Z)

Who's Got West Wing Juice? Look to Flickr

Pete Rouse has a lot of work to do if he wants to match the influence that Rahm Emanuel had as President Obama's chief of staff. That's the conclusion from a highly unscientific survey of the White House Flicker feed , the archive of official photos ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-05T13:48:32Z)

Bio on Bobby Cox's Braves

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 (10-05) 22:53 PDT -- When the Braves were in San Francisco for an April 9-11 series, Bobby Cox seemed to be saying farewell to the city. He was to retire after his 29th season as manager, and who figured he'd be back? Well, here ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-06T07:56:36Z)

Roy Halladay No-Hitter: Pitches 2nd In MLB Postseason History; Phillies Lead 1-0

Roy Halladay pitched the second no-hitter in MLB postseason history today, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The only other pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter was former New York ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-07T00:24:26Z)

Roy Halladay fires no-hitter past Reds as Phillies win NLDS opener

P HILADELPHIA — The ball just sat there. It was a few feet from home plate, a sure out. But Brandon Phillips' bat was in the way. A sellout crowd at Citizens Bank Park gasped. Carlos Ruiz fell to his knees. He finally found the ball and threw to first ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-07T00:24:26Z)

Cox picks Lowe, Hanson and Hudson as starters

ATLANTA -- Derek Lowe wasn't ready to look past his Game 1 start for the Braves against the Giants in the NL division series on Tuesday. At least not in public. Cox said Lowe or rookie Brandon Beachy would start if a fourth game is needed. Lowe would be ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-05T20:15:05Z)

Bobby Cox picks Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson as first 3 starters against Giants

ATLANTA (AP) — Derek Lowe wasn't ready to look past his Game 1 start for the Braves against the Giants in the NL division series on Tuesday. At least not in public. Manager Bobby Cox said Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson are the Braves' first three ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-05T20:15:05Z)

Thrashers look toward Chicago for playoff bona fides

The Flyers are hoping some new additions along with veterans, like Danny Briere, will be enough to rebound from a loss in the '10 finals to a Cup title in 2011. The Atlanta Thrashers have not won a playoff game in their 10 seasons of existence, so new ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-02T05:45:20Z)

Cleveland Browns: Veteran Wide Receiver Sam Aiken Might Mean Changes Imminent

The Cleveland Browns are getting a visit from the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend and two of the top young cornerbacks in the NFL, Jonathan Joseph and Leon Hall. Those two corners look to completely shut down a Browns receiver group that...oh wait, there ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-29T01:16:53Z)

UPDATE 2-EU drugs panel deals blow to Merck KGaA's MS pill

Both companies are vying to take a sizable chunk of the $10 billion market of injectable MS treatment but Merck has declined to give an assessment of peak sales potential. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's backing of Gilenya was largely expected ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-24T06:52:05Z)

Browns will keep CB Wright in starting lineup, Mangini says

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini plans to keep embattled cornerback Eric Wright in the starting lineup, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Tuesday . Wright gave up three touchdown receptions to Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin -- and appeared ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-28T13:06:44Z)

NFL Preview - Cincinnati (2-1) at Cleveland (0-3)

For proof that there's a very fine line between success and failure in the National Football League, look no further than the two participants in this Sunday's AFC North clash from Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Cincinnati Bengals enter their Week 4 battle ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-01T19:15:24Z)

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