Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 11:40 pm

UPDATE 1-Cigna buys Belgian medical insurance provider

* Buys privately held Vanbreda International * Terms of deal not disclosed * Buys Vanbreda to expand expatriate benefits business Aug 31 (Reuters) - Health insurer Cigna Corp (CI.N) said it acquired a privately ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-31T13:47:06Z)

Roddick, Oudin ousted at U.S. Open

Andy Roddick is out of the U.S. Open. The top-ranked American was upset by Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic in Wednesday's nightcap on Arthur Ashe Stadium, falling 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the second round ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-02T04:19:13Z)

Andy Roddick loses in second round of U.S. Open

American Andy Roddick was upset in the second round of the U.S. Open, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (4) to 44th-ranked Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia on Wednesday night in New York. The ninth-seeded Roddick won ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-02T05:02:10Z)

Tracy to drive for Dreyer & Reinbold

Indianapolis - IndyCar veteran Paul Tracy has signed a two-race deal to drive for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. He will drive the No. 24 car at Kentucky on Saturday and in the race in Motegi on Sept. 18. Tracy ... (Source: WTHR 2010-09-01T16:16:14Z)

Cardinals sign DT Dockett to 4-year extension

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Cardinals have signed Pro Bowl defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a 4-year contract extension. The deal keeps Dockett under contract through the 2015 season. A third-round draft pick ... (Source: KOLD-TV 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

Mi'kmaq get consultation deal

Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq have a new deal that may help in future talks with government officials. The agreement between the Mi'kmaq, federal and Nova Scotia governments was announced Tuesday in Truro. It addresses a 2004 ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-08-31T15:41:38Z)

Tracy drive in IndyCar race at Ky. Speedway

Paul Tracy will return to the IndyCar Series this weekend at Kentucky Speedway as part of a two-race deal with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. In addition to Saturday's Kentucky Indy 300, Tracy will drive the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-01T05:39:09Z)

Did you hear? Cards games are going back to KMOX next season

The St. Louis Cardinals are returning to KMOX-AM 1120 after five seasons on KTRS-AM 550. Sources at KMOX radio told KSDK the team and radio station have reached a five-year deal. Terms of the agreement ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-09-01T21:02:34Z)

Azarenka collapses on court, suffers concussion at U.S. Open

NEW YORK • The scene was simply scary: Victoria Azarenka, a 21-year-old on the rise in the WTA rankings, paused about a half-hour into her second-round match Wednesday at the U.S. Open, then staggered ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-02T04:55:01Z)

Cardinals lock up Dockett with four-year extension

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals have signed Pro Bowl defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a four-year contract extension. The deal keeps Dockett under contract through the 2015 season. A third-round draft pick ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-01T23:47:12Z)

Roddick upset by Tipsarevic in 2nd round of Open

NEW YORK -- Andy Roddick found it infuriating that a lineswoman who called him for a foot fault was wrong about which of his shoes touched the line. The 2003 U.S. Open champion had much bigger problems ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-02T05:09:20Z)

Apple's Steve Jobs shows new iPods, iTunes, Apple TV

SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Wednesday unwrapped a new lineup of iPods and a major revamp of Apple TV in the Cupertino company's bid to change how people watch television. The product event ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

Dockett signs up to new big-money deal with Cardinals

MIAMI (Reuters) - Arizona Cardinals' defensive lineman Darnell Dockett has signed a lucrative four-year contract extension which will keep him with the NFC West team until 2015. The Cardinals did not ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

Apple's Steve Jobs shows new iPod touch, shuffle, nano

Aug 31: Live blog, Apple product announcement, Sept. 1 Apple to provide live online video stream of Wednesday event Apple expected to unveil iPod upgrades Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage this morning ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-01T17:49:18Z)

2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick upset by Janko Tipsarevic in 2nd round

NEW YORK — Andy Roddick found it infuriating that a lineswoman who called him for a foot fault was wrong about which of his shoes touched the line. The 2003 U.S. Open champion had much bigger problems ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-02T05:59:26Z)

Hurricane preparedness tips

Hurricane season appears to be in full swing, with Earl bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard and Tropical Storm Fiona potentially following behind. Earl is expected to brush Cape Cod and the Islands late Friday and ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-09-01T17:34:59Z)

Andy Roddick upset in 2nd round of Open

N EW YORK — Andy Roddick found it infuriating that a lineswoman who called him for a foot fault was wrong about which of his shoes touched the line. The 2003 U.S. Open champion had much bigger problems Wednesday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-02T06:28:04Z)

Discovery Channel gunman killed

Silver Spring, Md. -- A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-02T05:02:10Z)

IndyCar driver Paul Tracy steps in for Mike Conway

INDIANAPOLIS -- IndyCar veteran Paul Tracy has signed a two-race deal to drive for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. He will drive the No. 24 car at Kentucky on Saturday and in the race in Motegi on Sept. 18 ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-01T07:55:09Z)

Tipsarevic ousts Roddick in second round at U.S. Open

American Andy Roddick suffered one of his earliest exits at the U.S. Open, falling to Serbian Janko Tipsarevic in four sets in a second-round encounter Wednesday night. The ninth-seeded Roddick, who is the ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-02T05:23:39Z)

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces new iPod lineup

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire. On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of Apple TV, which connects to a high-definition ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-01T22:42:47Z)

Discovery gunman shot dead by police; all hostages safe

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Police shot and killed a man upset with the Discovery Channel network's programming who took two employees and a security officer hostage at the company's headquarters Wednesday, officials said ... (Source: Southeast Missourian 2010-09-02T05:02:10Z)

Cardinals broadcasts return to KMOX next season

( KMOV) -- The St. Louis Cardinals and KMOX radio have reached a deal to send Cardinals broadcasts back to KMOX from KTRS radio starting next season. KMOX will carry all 162 regular-season games. This includes ... (Source: KMOV 2010-09-02T02:24:41Z)

Woman dies after crash on Nova Scotia highway

TRURO, N.S. - A young Nova Scotia woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in the central part of the province. RCMP say 20-year-old Amy Osmond was from Prospect Bay. Police say a car was travelling westbound on ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-09-01T16:52:02Z)

Cardinals broadcasts going back to KMOX next season

(KMOV) -- A major change to the way baseball is broadcast in St. Louis is in the cards. The St. Louis Cardinals and KMOX radio have reached a deal to send Cardinals broadcasts back to KMOX from KTRS radio starting ... (Source: KMOV 2010-09-01T22:49:56Z)

Scary collapse leaves fans shaken at Open

NEW YORK --- The scene was simply scary: Victoria Azarenka, a 21-year-old on the rise in the WTA rankings, paused about a half-hour into her second-round match Wednesday at the U.S. Open, then staggered ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-09-02T06:20:55Z)

Discovery Channel gunman was former Lahaina resident

A man identified as holding three people hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Maryland Wednesday was a former Lahaina resident. James J. Lee, 43, was shot to death by tactical officers after he was seen ... (Source: Maui News 2010-09-02T04:04:54Z)

Player collapses during U.S. Open match

NEW YORK - The scene was simply scary: Victoria Azarenka, a 21-year-old on the rise in the WTA rankings, paused about a half-hour into her second-round match Wednesday at the U.S. Open, then staggered, stumbled and ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-09-02T05:02:10Z)

CIGNA Buys Belgium Insurer Vanbreda - Update

(RTTNews) - Health care provider CIGNA (CI: News ) Tuesday said it has acquired Belgium's Vanbreda International, thereby enhancing its reach to provide expatriate benefits. Terms of the deal, however, were not ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-31T14:37:12Z)

Cigna's Acquisition of Vanbreda International Gives It Global Lead in Expatriate ...

Cigna has acquired Vanbreda International, based in Antwerp, Belgium. Cigna said the acquisition extends its global reach in expatriate benefits and accelerates its global growth strategy. Vanbreda International, a ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-31T22:08:11Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 10:40 pm

3 die when medical helicopter crashes en route to traffic accident in central ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A helicopter ambulance has crashed in the hills of central Arkansas, killing three crew members who were trying to reach a person injured in a traffic accident. Air Evac Lifeteam and the ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2010-08-31T20:56:36Z)

N.J. judge dismisses lawsuit over concert-ticket sales

NEWARK, N.J. - A New Jersey judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the state against two concert-ticket resellers over their sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium last year. The ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-01T06:57:53Z)

Ranger May Not Be Eligible For Fugitive Reward

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing whether an eastern Arizona ranger whose tip led to the capture of two of the most wanted fugitives in America can receive $27,500 in reward money under the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-02T02:10:22Z)

Three die in medical helicopter crash in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three crew members were killed early Tuesday when the medical helicopter they were aboard crashed in central Arkansas. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter was flying to pick up a traffic ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

Former Hawkeye coach and member of the Fab 5 Sharm Scheuerman dies

DENVER(KWWL)--Sharm Scheuerman, a member of the "56 Iowa Hawkeye basketball "Fab Five team," who became the youngest head basketball coach in NCAA Division I history at the age of 24, died Tuesday. He was 76 years old. ... (Source: KWWL 2010-09-01T05:10:31Z)

3 die in medical helicopter crash

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A helicopter ambulance has crashed in the hills of central Arkansas, killing three crew members who were trying to reach a person injured in a traffic accident. Air Evac Lifeteam and ... (Source: Paragould Daily Press 2010-09-01T17:06:21Z)

New Xbox controller promises improved directional pad

While the PC's keyboard and mouse are an ideal combo for first-person shooters, gamepads are much better for some other genres. Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller has arguably been the best gamepad on the market ... (Source: The Tech Report& LLC 2010-08-31T18:47:45Z)

Microsoft Announces Price Hikes for Xbox Live

Bad news for Xbox Live users as Microsoft has announced a price increase for the service. Microsoft's Larry Hryb, known to the Xbox Live community as Major Nelson, today announced that Redmond would be increasing the ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-08-30T21:55:03Z)

Fire under control at Pa. welding firm; 5 injured

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 | 5:03 p.m. Officials say a fire at a Philadelphia-area welding supply company that injured five people has been brought under control. Delaware County spokesman Bill Lovejoy says ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-02T00:08:41Z)

Diet pill found to boost heart attack risk

Abbott Laboratories' weight loss pill Meridia increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with existing heart disease, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-02T05:02:10Z)

Quad Cities sports legend Sharm Scheuerman dies

Rock Island native Sharm Scheuerman, a three-sport star at Rock Island High School and star basketball player at the University Iowa, has died at age 76 in rural Denver, Colo. Mr. Scheuerman at age 24 ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-08-31T21:25:14Z)

As Incentives Fade, Auto Sales Reach Lowest Point Since 1983

DETROIT | Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the worst ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-02T04:40:42Z)

Calderon's annual report says Mexico is rebounding from tough 2009

MEXICO CITY -- Fresh off this week's capture of a notorious drug lord, Mexican President Felipe Calderon declared Wednesday that his sustained assault on organized crime and efforts to clean up the police ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-02T03:07:38Z)

NEW JERSEY: State loses Bruce Springsteen tickets lawsuit

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the state against two concert ticket resellers over their sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium last year ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-09-01T14:07:23Z)

R.I., Iowa hoops legend dies at 76

Milton "Sharm'' Scheuerman, a multisport standout at Rock Island High School in the 1950s and star athlete and coach at the University of Iowa,died Monday at age 76 at his home in rural Denver, Colo. While ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-09-01T01:28:37Z)

WRAPUP 1-China digs for ways to stymie BHP's Potash Corp bid

MELBOURNE/HONG KONG, Sept 2 (Reuters) - China is stepping up attempts to hamper BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, amid worries about future supplies of fertiliser it needs to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-02T04:12:04Z)

August auto sales hit lowest level since 1983

DETROIT — Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms in August, while automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-02T00:15:50Z)

Nation briefs: Blasts rock welding firm; 5 hurt, 1 critically

A series of explosions at a welding supply company on Wednesday injured 5 people — one critically — forced evacuations and sent thick black smoke billowing over the area. The explosions at Scully ... (Source: Herald Times 2010-09-02T05:16:29Z)

Microsoft Will Offer Xbox 360 for Five More Years

(Adds Microsoft's comment in eighth paragraph.) Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. will continue to offer the Xbox 360 for the next five years, expanding the lifespan of the console to 10 years, said ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-23T23:00:37Z)

Auto industry has worst August sales since 1983

DETROIT - Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-09-02T00:30:09Z)

Discovery Channel Gunman Shot by Snipers, Hostages Freed

Police snipers shot a gunman holding three Discovery Channel employees hostage Wednesday. Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger says the suspect, James Lee, was shot and is in custody. His condition is ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-01T21:52:40Z)

NJ judge tosses ticket reseller suit

A New Jersey judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the state against two concert ticket resellers over their sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium last year.The companies _ Orbitz Worldwide ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-01T15:47:36Z)

UPDATE 3-News Corp sells controlling stake in China TV channels

HONG KONG, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp ( NWSA.O ) said on Monday it will sell control of its three Chinese TV channels to a fund backed by China's No.2 media company, in a pullback from the market after ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

LIVE VIDEO: Police Talking to Gunman Inside Discovery Channel Building

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Police in suburban Washington say they're talking with a gunman who has taken hostages at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel networks. Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-09-01T21:02:34Z)

China digs for ways to stymie BHP's Potash Corp bid

China is stepping up attempts to hamper BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, amid worries about future supplies of fertilizer it needs to rapidly boost food production. China's state-run Sinochem ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-02T04:19:13Z)

Blasts rock Pa. welding firm; 5 civilians injured

People watch smoke rise from a fire near Collingdale, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. The explosions at Scully Welding Supply in Collingdale happened around 1 p.m. in an industrial area about 7 miles ... (Source: Athens Messenger 2010-09-02T04:12:04Z)

Calderon's state of nation report cites gains in security, economic growth for Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Felipe Calderon delivered his latest "state of the nation" report to Congress on Wednesday, saying Mexico has made gains in security and is enjoying its strongest economic growth in a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-02T03:14:48Z)

Blasts rock Pa. welding company, force evacuations

COLLINGDALE, Pa.—A series of explosions at a welding supply company in suburban Philadelphia sent thick black smoke billowing over the area and forced evacuations Wednesday. The explosions at Scully ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-01T19:58:09Z)

Discovery gunman dead, police say

An armed man who stormed the headquarters of the Discovery Channel and took three hostages is dead. Police say they aren't sure if one of their bullets killed the man, tentatively identified as James Jay Lee, or if ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-01T23:11:25Z)

Mexico debates cash-sale limits to stop laundering

Limiting cash transactions to $100,000 and requiring vendors to monitor suspicious activity are among the suggestions contained in a new package of measures Mexican President Felipe Calderon is introducing to combat ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-26T19:36:37Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 9:40 pm

No deal: Fewer discounts for cars

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-02T00:58:47Z)

Black Star Beer Celebrates Slash, Music and Buckets of Beer Montana Beer Sponsors ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/10 -- Black Star Beer ( www.blackstarbeer.com : ), the Double Hopped Golden Lager, wasn't the only star at the official party on Friday, August 27th for this year's Sunset ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-01T13:10:07Z)

M-Dress is a little black (phone) number

We've all heard of a little black number that women are advised to keep in their wardrobes at all times. But how about a little black number which has mobile phone technology built into it? Clever, or ... (Source: TECH.BLORGE.com 2010-08-31T20:06:29Z)

Pensacola Beach Jamaican Fest starts jammin' Friday

On Saturday, September 4, over 20 antique, vintage and classic cars from the members of the Northwest Florida Model A and T Ford Club and the Playground Antique and Classic Car Club will be on display down the ... (Source: Gulf Breeze News 2010-09-02T00:44:28Z)

Sony Gives Us a Glimpse into the Apocalypse

As gamers, we have played numerous titles dealing with the apocalypse; we've saved what was left of the world countless times; or simply saved ourselves. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is set to show ... (Source: PlayStation LifeStyle 2010-09-02T01:41:44Z)

Did you apply for a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation scholarship from Eddie ...

The Dallas Morning News has received a lot of feedback on stories about scholarships awarded by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson to her grandsons, great-nephews and two kids of her top Dallas aide. Some readers have a hard ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

PlayStation Plus subscribers get access to fantastic ... protection plan discount

@KobaltKode It's useless to anyone who bought their PS3 over a year ago, anyway. Fine print states that you must have purchased your PS3 within the past year to be eligible for the warranty. Bad thing is, Sony ... (Source: Joystiq 2010-08-25T18:11:55Z)

A Little Black Dress that Functions as Your Cell Phone, Too

Always misplacing your mobile? CuteCircuit makes it easy to catch calls on the go with their forthcoming M-dress (Mobile Phone Dress), which I read about in Ecouterre . The hip-hugging soft-circuitry cellphone dress ... (Source: Tree Hugger 2010-08-30T10:20:42Z)

The M-Dress Black Dress is a Cell Phone

The M-Dress from CuteCircuit looks like a normal black dress, but is actually a mobile phone. The M-Dress accepts a standard SIM card and allows the wearer to receive and make calls without carrying a cellular phone ... (Source: I4U 2010-09-01T10:18:19Z)

FALL INTO FUN, SUN AND GREAT TRAVEL DEALS THIS LABOR DAY AT SANDESTIN GOLF AND ...

DESTIN, FL , Aug. 31 - Great weather, fun and sun is predicted for this Labor Day weekend at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the # 1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. In addition to favorable weather ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

Johnson Repays Foundation for Scholarships

A North Texas congresswoman who broke scholarship rules by awarding money to her relatives and an aide's children said Wednesday that she has repaid about $31,000 to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2010-09-02T02:31:51Z)

Apple's Steve Jobs shows new iPods, iTunes, Apple TV

SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Wednesday unwrapped a new lineup of iPods and a major revamp of Apple TV in the Cupertino company's bid to change how people watch television. The product event ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

Coalition blackhole concerns Independent MP Tony Windsor

Treasury has reportedly found a $7 billion hole in the coalition's costings of election promises. OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott says despite Treasury assertions of a billion dollar hole in its costings, the Coalition ... (Source: Adelaidenow 2010-09-02T02:46:10Z)

Cheapflights.com's Top 10 Things to Do in Munich During Oktoberfest

Each year, Cheapflights.com, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, toasts the world famous beer festival, known as Oktoberfest. This Bavarian festival, which originated in Munich to commemorate ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-01T13:53:04Z)

Tony Abbott says Coalition surplus will be bigger than Labor's

LIBERAL leader Tony Abbott today insisted the Coalition would deliver a bigger surplus than Labor even with more than $10 billion taken from its costing. "Obviously there is a discussion going on about costings ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-09-02T01:27:25Z)

A no-button Nano? Apple CEO announces new iPod, revamped Apple TV

Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of iPods, including ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-02T02:39:00Z)

Apple's Steve Jobs shows new iPods, iTunes and Apple TV

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-01T20:19:37Z)

MANCHESTER: Oktoberfest event may feel more German this year

The original Oktoberfest began—and continues to take place in—Munich, Germany as a 16-day festival. It is the world's largest fair, and locations around the world have been holding Oktoberfest celebrations for ... (Source: Heritage 2010-09-01T16:44:52Z)

Is the Playstation Plus for You?

Or "Should I Dump $50 a Year into an Online Subscription Service?" I bought the Playstation Plus service the day it came out. Let me tell you a bit of my experience with it and more importantly, help you ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-01T07:26:31Z)

No deal: Discounts on cars hit brakes

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-02T03:36:16Z)

Jobs unveils Apple TV, iPod updates

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc. on Wednesday announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-02T02:39:00Z)

Apple unveils $99 Apple TV, new iPods

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple today announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-02T00:44:28Z)

Virgin America, V Australia and Black Star Beer Present the Sunset Strip Music Festival Party at ...

SAN FRANCISCO , Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the award-winning California -based airline that is reinventing air travel, today announced it is teaming up with V Australia and Black Star Beer for ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-26T16:23:21Z)

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson repays Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for ...

WASHINGTON, Sep 01, 2010 (The Dallas Morning News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson repaid the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for scholarships she ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-01T22:57:06Z)

Cheapflights.com's Top 10 Things to Do in Munich During Oktoberfest Cheapflights ...

BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/10 -- Each year, Cheapflights.com : , the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, toasts the world famous beer festival, known as Oktoberfest. This Bavarian festival ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-01T13:53:04Z)

Fergie Jumps For Joy At The Sunset Strip Music Festival

This past Saturday, the sexiest Black Eyed Pea, Fergie, shared a stage with the legendary Slash for the Sunset Strip Music Festival held in West Hollywood, California. The 3rd Annual fest also included ... (Source: Idolator.com 2010-08-30T23:13:47Z)

HOG rally coming to Destin: We're a very 'family-oriented' organization

DESTIN -- Bruce Fuller says he is looking forward to riding his bike on the Emerald Coast and sticking his toes in the sand when he and some of his closest friends converge on Destin for the 2010 HOG Rally ... (Source: NW Florida Daily News 2010-09-01T12:20:01Z)

Abbott defends 'black hole' Treasury costings

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the controversy over the Coalition's costings has not compromised his ability to negotiate in "good faith" with the three key independents on forming a minority government. Despite ... (Source: Border Mail 2010-09-02T01:13:06Z)

Apple Sings New Tune With TV, iPod and Social iTunes

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL - News ) CEO Steve Jobs didn't dazzle us with a new product on Wednesday, but he did show off a sweeping line-up of revamped items to breathe new life into the ubiquitous iPod while creating ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-01T21:24:02Z)

Fewer discounts ahead for automobile buyers

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-02T03:57:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 8:40 pm

Apple's Dirty Secret: New IPod Touch 4G Only Has a .7MP Camera

Apple on Wednesday announced its revamped line of iPods, including the 4th generation of the highly popular iPod Touch device. The newest model Touch 4G adds many features from the iPhone 4, including ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-02T02:17:32Z)

Apple's Steve Jobs shows new iPod touch, shuffle, nano

Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage this morning to unwrap a new lineup of iPods -- including a new iPod touch with features similar to the iPhone 4, a redesigned iPod shuffle and a multi-touch iPod nano ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-01T17:49:18Z)

Rex Energy will get $140M in Pennsylvania joint venture deal with Sumitomo subsidiary

STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Oil and gas company Rex Energy Corp. said Tuesday it formed a joint venture with a unit of Sumitomo Corp., and will sell assets in Pennsylvania to Sumitomo for a total of $140.4 million ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-31T21:03:45Z)

Indians lose bid to stop Everglades land deal

A federal judge has denied the request by the Miccosukee Indians to stop the state from purchasing agricultural land in the Everglades. Judge Federico Moreno ruled Monday that the tribe's emergency motion, filed earlier ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:44:36Z)

Abbott Stands By Pledge as Australia's Independents Weigh Sides

Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott, responding to a dispute over whether he overstated savings from his election promises, stood by his pledges and said his coalition has the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T02:53:19Z)

Nevada athletics: BYU's move both good news and bad for Wolf Pack

BYU's announcement Tuesday that it will leave the Mountain West Conference, go independent in football and join the West Coast Conference in all other sports hurts Nevada from a competition standpoint but ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-09-02T00:37:19Z)

HBO Acquires U.S. Rights to 'Precious Life'

HBO has acquired U.S. rights to the documentary "Precious Life," the cable network announced on Tuesday. The deal marks one of the first buys of the Toronto Film Festival, where the film is an official ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-31T19:52:10Z)

HBO Acquires 'Precious Life'

HBO has acquired U.S. rights to the documentary "Precious Life," the cable network announced on Tuesday. The deal marks one of the first buys of the Toronto Film Festival, where the film is an official ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-31T19:23:32Z)

'Young Guns' offer GOP blueprint

The GOP's "Young Guns" are long on platitudes and personality but short on policy details in a new book scheduled for publication just weeks before a mid-term election that could propel them into power. Reps. Eric ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-08-31T02:48:32Z)

Police Kill Gunman Who Held 3 at Discovery Channel

A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-02T01:27:25Z)

Injunction denied for Everglades/US Sugar deal

A federal judge has denied the request by the Miccosukee Indians to stop the state from purchasing agricultural land in the Everglades. Judge Federico Moreno ruled Monday that the tribe's emergency motion, filed earlier ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T14:09:43Z)

MARYLAND: Police: Gunman holds hostage in Discovery building

SILVER SPRING — A gunman with what police described as "concerns" with the Discovery Channel networks took at least one person hostage in the company's suburban Washington headquarters Wednesday. Montgomery County ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-02T03:07:38Z)

Federal judges keeps hope alive for Crist's Everglades land deal

Forcing water managers to build a massive abandoned reservoir would cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars but still not do enough to clean up the Everglades, according to an advisor to a federal judge. If U ... (Source: MiamiHerald.com 2010-09-01T11:58:32Z)

Rex Energy Inks JV Agreement With Summit Discovery - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Rex Energy Corp. (REXX: News ) Tuesday said it reached a joint venture agreement with Summit Discovery Resources II, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, a trading and investment firm ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-31T18:40:35Z)

Kin offer $30K reward for return of stolen remains

Relatives of a woman whose body was stolen from a Roman Catholic cemetery announced Thursday they are offering a $30,000 reward for the safe return of her remains. "The taking of her body has shattered our peace, and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-26T17:34:56Z)

HBO Purchases 'Precious Life' Doc

HBO has acquired the U.S. rights to the documentary Precious Life , directed by Israeli broadcast journalist Shlomi Eldar. The documentary will screen as an official selection of the 2010 Toronto ... (Source: Multichannel Online 2010-09-01T14:50:20Z)

August auto sales hit lowest level since 1983

DETROIT — Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms in August, while automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-02T00:15:50Z)

Sumitomo Corp. acquires more US shale gas acreage

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 -- Rex Energy Corp. entered into a joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Corp. subsidiary Summit Discovery Resources II LLC, to sell and transfer interests valued at $140.4 million in its ... (Source: Oil & Gas Journal 2010-09-01T17:49:18Z)

Fourth-gen Apple iPod Touch gets even better

As a portable media player/gaming device/mini-tablet computer, Apple's iPod touch has been blowing us away since 2007. The only thing really to say about the fourth-generation model unveiled Wednesday is that it is ... (Source: CNET Asia 2010-09-02T02:53:19Z)

Relatives offer $30K reward after thieves steal remains during break-in at US mausoleum

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Relatives of a woman whose body was stolen from a Roman Catholic cemetery announced Thursday they are offering a $30,000 reward for the safe return of her remains. "The taking of her body has ... (Source: Macleans 2010-08-26T18:17:53Z)

In new book, GOP 'young guns' take on Obama and their own party

Aggressively looking to distance themselves from their party's past, three top Republican House members are using a new book to repeatedly and often scathingly criticize former GOP leaders. In "Young Guns," due for ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-01T09:56:51Z)

Kin offer $30K reward seeking return of stolen remains

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) -- Relatives of a woman whose body was stolen from a Roman Catholic cemetery announced Thursday they are offering a $30,000 reward for the safe return of her remains. "The taking of ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-27T03:14:45Z)

BYU move leaves WAC facing serious challenges

The Western Athletic Conference announced Wednesday a scheduling agreement with BYU for the 2011 and 2012 football seasons. LOGAN -- BYU's exit from the Mountain West Conference and failure to join the Western ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-09-02T00:15:50Z)

Australian lawmakers reveal $9.7 B hole in pledges

CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia's opposition Liberal Party had overstated national savings from their election promises by up to 10.6 billion Australian dollars ($9.7 billion), according to official ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-01T23:04:15Z)

Gibson added to 'Young Guns' list

Chris Gibson is one of six Congressional candidates the National Republican Congressional Committee added to its list of "Young Guns" Tuesday, or the candidates they consider most likely to win. Gibson, a ... (Source: Adirondack Daily Enterprise 2010-09-01T14:21:42Z)

Auto industry has worst August sales since 1983

DETROIT - Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-09-02T00:30:09Z)

Police kill gunman upset with Discovery Channel

Police spent several hours negotiating with the gunman after he rushed into the suburban Washington building about 1 p.m. waving a handgun with canisters strapped to his body. Montgomery County Police Chief ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-02T03:00:29Z)

The worst August for auto sales since 1983

DETROIT — Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was ... (Source: Maryland Daily Record 2010-09-01T23:40:03Z)

Key e-mails before and after WAC-BYU deal fell apart

Highlights of documents about about BYU possibly leaving the Mountain West Conference to join the Western Athletic Conference in all sports but football, Nevada and Fresno State relocating to the Mountain West ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-27T14:34:47Z)

Australia Coalition Reaches Deal on Policy Audit

CANBERRA—Australia's caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her opposition rival Tony Abbott on Friday reached a deal that will see his conservative coalition submit its election policies to the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-27T07:25:18Z)

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