Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 13, 2010, 2:46 am

National Semiconductor shares drop after forecast

THE BIG PICTURE: National Semiconductor isn't the only chip maker warning of a weaker-than-expected ... SHARE ACTION: The stock dropped 96 cents, or 7.4 percent, to $11.94 in afternoon trading after touching a new 52 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-10T16:41:21Z)

The Mayor Who Transformed the Windy City

an official at Equality Illinois, a leading gay and lesbian rights ... Marca Bristo, who runs Access Living, the leading organization in Chicago for people with disabilities, is equally effusive: "I don't know of ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-12T18:47:50Z)

In Hindsight: Apple vs. Adobe, Oracle vs. HP and other tech sagas

In a dramatic plot twist in a Silicon Valley tech saga (cue theme from "The ... Hewlett-Packard's former CEO -- as its newest co-president. "Mark did a brilliant job at HP and I expect he'll do even better at Oracle ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-12T11:16:52Z)

U.S., world adopt tighter bank rules

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Senate hopeful Fiorina says HP showed she's tough

the former Hewlett-Packard Co ( HPQ.N ) chief executive running ... Fiorina is brandishing first and foremost her record as a business leader at one of Silicon Valley's stars. She touts her deal-making smarts as she ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-12T12:06:58Z)

Deutsche Bahn, Siemens clash on train cost -magazine

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn is unhappy with the ... Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson) Keywords: DEUTSCHEBAHN/SIEMENS (+49 69 7565 1187; edward. (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T13:05:25Z)

Bilfinger mulling sale or IPO for Australia unit -report

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Construction firm Bilfinger Berger is considering selling or carrying out an initial public offering for its Australian business, German ... by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson, + (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T12:29:38Z)

Deutsche Bank to Raise EU9.8 Billion for Postbank

(Updates with shares in second, fifth paragraph, Ackermann remarks in ninth and 18th.) Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Bank AG, Germany's largest bank, plans to raise at least 9.8 billion euros ($12.5 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-13T08:02:24Z)

Trial date may be set in Detroit airline attack

... Detroit on Christmas is returning to a federal courtroom for the first time since January. A pretrial hearing is being held Monday in the case against Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab ... aboard Northwest Airlines ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Lawyers for Christmas Day bomber, feds discuss deal

Lawyers representing accused Christmas Day bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab have ... underwear and tried to detonate them as a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam approached Detroit Metropolitan Airport. (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-09T20:17:17Z)

Deutsche Bank seeks shareholder capital for Postbank takeover

Deutsche Bank is aiming to raise at least 9.8 billion euros ($12.4 billion) as it seeks a takeover of Germany's Postbank. Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Ackermann said the capital ... (Source: Deutsche Welle 2010-09-13T06:29:20Z)

Pierzynski hits go-ahead single in 10th inning, White Sox beat Tigers 5-4 for 7th win in row

DETROIT – A.J. Pierzynski hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Monday for their ... Chris Sale (1-1) earned his first major league victory, finishing ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-06T20:42:19Z)

Digital River shares boosted by Microsoft deal

... BIG PICTURE: Digital River is looking for new deals and customers to replace the loss of antivirus software maker Symantec Corp., which dropped its services at the end of June. THE ANALYSIS ... SHARE ACTION ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-02T20:25:35Z)

Deutsche Bank plans $12.4 billion capital increase, takeover offer for Postbank

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest bank, Deutsche Bank AG , on Sunday announced plans to raise at least euro9.8 billion ($12.4 billion) in a capital increase intended partly to finance a full takeover of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-12T15:13:05Z)

Illinois awards 2 companies managed care contracts

Two for-profit companies have been selected to run a managed care program in Illinois that will change ... I hope we're wrong," said Marca Bristo, president and CEO of Access Living, a Chicago-based group promoting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T12:02:11Z)

Global regulators agree on new bank standards

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T07:40:55Z)

Eminem and Jay-Z's concert brings down Comerica Stadium

... Eminem and Jay-Z's opening night of a four-date tour Sept. 2 ... an emotional Eminem nearly teared up while introducing 'Not Afraid,' Graham continued. "He dedicated the song to fans who stuck with him ... (Source: KULR8 2010-09-05T13:19:42Z)

New HP, Air Force deal worth up to $800M

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday it has been selected as a preferred ... Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE:HPQ) said that over the last five ... $21M sale seen as a good sign for Silicon Valley office market Calif. gets ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-08-30T12:22:23Z)

Man charged with trying to blow up Detroit-bound plane is returning to court ...

eight months after Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was arraigned on six ... subdued him and forced him to the front of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 as it approached Detroit Metropolitan Airport last Dec. 25. Authorities ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-13T07:05:08Z)

Obama presses Israel on settlements

... serious, and constructive in these talks so that the politics for Prime Minister Netanyahu, if he were to extend the settlement moratorium, would ... Israel and the Palestinian Authority deal with threats to ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-09-10T19:04:31Z)

Obama presses Israel to extend settlement freeze

... serious, and constructive in these talks so that the politics for prime minister Netanyahu, if he were to extend the settlement moratorium, would ... Israel and the Palestinian Authority deal with threats to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-10T17:52:56Z)

Lululemon shares rise on strong earnings

... SPARK: Lululemon said its net income more than doubled from a year earlier as revenue rose 56 percent. The company also raised its forecasts for full-year revenue and net income. THE BIG PICTURE ... SHARE ACTION: (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T17:38:37Z)

A.J. Pierzynski singles in 10th, Chisox win 7th in row

and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 for their seventh straight win. Chris Sale (1-1) earned his first major league victory, finishing with 2 2-3 innings of scoreless relief. Jose Valverde (2-4) took ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-06T21:10:57Z)

Panel crafts banking rules

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Lady Gaga adds to the star power at Eminem, Jay-Z's Detroit show

Two of her hits: 'Bad Romance' and 'Not Afraid' will also clash for the coveted Video of the Year award. Star-studded treat for fans The Eminem-Jay Z show had a line-up of big stars including Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and G ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-09-05T06:53:09Z)

Mayor Daley's Evolution Turned Foes Into Fans: Albert Hunt

an official at Equality Illinois , a leading gay and lesbian ... Marca Bristo , who runs Access Living, the leading organization in Chicago for people with disabilities, is equally effusive: "I don't know of any ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-12T15:13:05Z)

Germany's EnBW mulls closing nuclear plant - paper

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - EnBW ( EBKG ... ID:nLDE6840EZ] (Reporting by Edward Taylor ; Editing by Hugh Lawson ; +49 69 7565 1187; edward.taylor@thomsonreuters.com; edward.taylor.thomsonreuters.com@reuters. (Source: Reuters 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

Drake, B.o.B Lead Celebs' Picks For Best Hip-Hop Video VMA

collaboration-heavy field includes B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams) with "Airplanes," Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem with "Forever," Eminem with "Not Afraid," Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz with "On to the Next One ... (Source: Musicwire 2010-09-09T00:00:23Z)

Manny sets up White Sox seventh in a row

The win moved the White Sox (77-60) to a season-high 17 games over .500 and produced Chris Sale's first Major League victory. The rookie retired all five hitters faced, striking out two. A two-out rally in the eighth ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-06T21:03:48Z)

Obama Urges Israel to Extend Settlement Moratorium

the president of the Palestinian Authority, that he, too ... You've got to show the Israeli public that you are serious and constructive in these talks so that the politics for Prime Minister Netanyahu, (Source: Dispatch 2010-09-12T04:36:00Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 13, 2010, 1:44 am

Obama: Feds will help Calif. after gas explosion

Arnold Schwarzenegger to offer the federal government's help in the wake of the natural gas pipeline explosion that killed at least four people ... The blast in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay left a giant ... (Source: KGUN 9 2010-09-11T23:42:30Z)

New global rules aim to strengthen banks

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-12T19:52:15Z)

Source: Regulators agree on new capital rules for banks as part of global ...

... representatives of major central banks agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday. The ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by governments following the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-12T17:50:34Z)

Obama: Feds ready to help after Calif. explosion

Arnold Schwarzenegger to offer the ... what led up to the Thursday blast that killed at least four people and injured dozens of others in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-11T20:07:45Z)

Library a place built for the letters of the law

Local and area judges joined members of the Johnson County Bar Association on Wednesday for the official unveiling of the new law library and attorney conference center in the Guinn Justice Center. The occasion ... (Source: Cleburne Times-Review 2010-09-10T21:56:19Z)

Jimmy Johnson blitzed with 'Survivor' questions

MIAMI — Jimmy Johnson has become ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about football. " (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-09-12T04:28:50Z)

Liverpool owners face tough decision has bank deadline looms

George Gillett Jr. made a lot of money when he sold the Montreal Canadiens and the Bell Centre. It appears he'll lose plenty when Liverpool soccer club is finally sold. Gillett and partner Tom Hicks have ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-12T22:15:25Z)

Deutsche Bahn, Siemens clash on train cost -magazine

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn is unhappy with the ... Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson) Keywords: DEUTSCHEBAHN/SIEMENS (+49 69 7565 1187; edward. (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T13:05:25Z)

Obama tells Schwarzenegger feds ready to help after deadly pipeline explosion in ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger to offer the ... what led up to the Thursday blast that killed at least four people and injured dozens of others in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. In a progress report resembling that ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-11T21:19:20Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Cowboys give WR Miles Austin long-awaited new deal

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has become ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-10T11:19:14Z)

Acting judge ignores deal in sentencing former Gardner day-care provider

... Johnson County judge on Wednesday sentenced a former Gardner day-care provider to more than two years ... Judah's attorney, Brian Costello, said his client contends the child probably broke his leg while in a ... (Source: Olathe Daily News 2010-09-11T04:15:42Z)

Hodgson says Liverpool can't win EPL w/out new owners -- Sky Sports

Liverpool coach Roy Hodgson said the club needs new owners before it can challenge ... and American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are anxious to push through a sale. Hodgson is hoping that things in the ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-12T15:41:43Z)

U.S. Dollar Declines Against Major Rivals

Asian stocks advanced today. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.9%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 2%, China's Shangai composite index soared 0.9%, New Zealand's NZX 50 index gained 0.6%, South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.9%, (Source: RTT News 2010-09-13T07:26:36Z)

UConn-SNY Deal Ignites Cable Tussle

... Sept. 11 game against Texas Southern at Rentschler Field ... begun its UConn-related programming, showing coach Randy Edsall's press conference on Tuesday. A season preview special, with coverage from Ann Arbor, (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-09-02T09:55:40Z)

SOLOMON: Edsall needs to get on the right page

Randy Edsall decided to pick a fight with UConn football fans last week, essentially saying that UConn fans don't act big time like those at Michigan — the team that embarrassed the Huskies a week ago in Ann ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-09-13T05:39:14Z)

Tours offer view of Miami from river

MIAMI – The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in ... talk about who lives where: It's strictly a rich-and-famous thing," said historian Paul George, who leads the boat tours. "My tours are ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-09-12T06:37:41Z)

Touring the Miami River

MIAMI • The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in ... talk about who lives where: It's strictly a rich-and-famous thing," said historian Paul George, who leads the boat tours. "My tours are ... (Source: Victorville Daily Press 2010-09-07T20:55:27Z)

Day care owner gets jail over broken leg

... Johnson County judge has sentenced a former Gardner day care provider to more than two years for allegedly ... Judah's attorney, Brian Costello, said his client contends the child probably broke his leg while in ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-12T05:11:47Z)

Lady Gaga sweeps MTV Video Music Awards with 8 wins, including video of the year

MTV officials in Los Angeles now say Lady Gaga's eight-win sweep at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards was not a VMA record. Peter Gabriel previously won 10 for "Sledgehammer" in 1987. The outrageous singer picked ... (Source: KFSM.com 2010-09-13T03:44:42Z)

MTV awards go gaga for Gaga

Lady Gaga swept the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, winning multiple moonmen trophies, including best video of the year. The outrageous singer picked up the biggest prize of the ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-13T05:03:27Z)

Global regulators agree on new bank standards

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T07:40:55Z)

Tours along Miami River full of history

MIAMI -- The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in ... just talk about who lives where: It's strictly a rich-and-famous thing," said historian Paul George, who leads the boat tours. "My tours are heavily ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-12T04:00:12Z)

Coach becomes 'Survivor' celebrity

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-12T05:11:47Z)

Asia Shares Buoyed by China, U.S. Data and Basel Deal

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average .N225> rose 1.4 percent, while the MSCI index of Asian shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS> was up 1.6 percent as the data encouraged investors to return to riskier assets. (Source: ABC News 2010-09-13T04:41:58Z)

Shares and euro buoyed by strong China data and Basel

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average <.N225> closed 0.9 percent higher, while the MSCI index of Asian shares outside Japan <.MIAPJ0000PUS> jumped 1.8 percent as encouraging Chinese and U.S. data encouraged investors to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T07:05:08Z)

Lady Gaga cleans up at MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga swept the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, winning multiple trophies, including best video of the year. With tears in her eyes, she picked up the biggest prize of the night ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Torres eager for new owners at Liverpool

Unpopular Reds co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks put the club up for sale earlier this year and although a number of consortiums have shown fleeting interest, no buyer has tabled a concrete offer ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-01T08:23:47Z)

I WAS THINKING: Edsall in the wrong for calling out UConn fans

Randy Edsall decided to pick a fight with UConn football fans last week, essentially saying that UConn fans don't act big-time like those at Michigan — the team that embarrassed UConn a week ago in Ann Arbor. (Source: Register Citizen 2010-09-12T05:18:57Z)

Bilfinger mulling sale or IPO for Australia unit -report

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Construction firm Bilfinger Berger is considering selling or carrying out an initial public offering for its Australian business, German ... by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson, + (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T12:29:38Z)

Germany's EnBW mulls closing nuclear plant - paper

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - EnBW ( EBKG ... ID:nLDE6840EZ] (Reporting by Edward Taylor ; Editing by Hugh Lawson ; +49 69 7565 1187; edward.taylor@thomsonreuters.com; edward.taylor.thomsonreuters.com@reuters. (Source: Reuters 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 13, 2010, 12:46 am

Shady's show: Eminem set to open MTV Video Music Awards

... Eminem," said Friedman. The enveloping stage design includes a giant rotating billboard, curvy catwalk, circular performance ... created by German designer Florian Wieder, required about 2,000 orchestra seats ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-09T17:46:58Z)

TFC playoff hopes take another hit with loss to D.C. United

TORONTO -- Former Toronto FC player Julius James scored in the 81st minute to give last-place D ... s Santino Quaranta made an improbable miss of an open goal on a close-in chance. Finally, James who was drafted in ... (Source: TSN 2010-09-11T22:38:05Z)

Justin Bieber rocks L.A. as he preps for VMAs

LOS ANGELES – Visitors to Staples Center and the adjacent L.A. Live plaza were treated to an unannounced free concert Friday when Justin Bieber took ... stage in a cherry red 1957 Chevy Bel Air, chased by a pack of ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-11T17:44:35Z)

Taylor Swift, Kanye West perform dueling emotional songs; Lady Gaga wins 8 VMAs

Taylor Swift absolved Kanye West of last year's onstage sin with one somber song, and West, also in song, beat himself up once again over his misbehavior. The Swift-West drama took center stage at Sunday's MTV Video ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-13T05:17:46Z)

FC Dallas 0, Earthquakes 0

Kevin Hartman recorded his ninth shutout of the season and FC Dallas extended its unbeaten streak to 14 games ... briefly mishandled a long back header from teammate Jair Benitez in the eighth minute. Hartman ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-12T09:00:51Z)

Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web

... Eminem is not afraid to open the MTV Video Music Awards. MTV general manager Stephen Friedman ... The enveloping stage design includes a giant rotating billboard, curvy catwalk, circular performance space and ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-09-10T14:18:11Z)

Eminem Will Open This Years MTV VMAs

... Eminem has been selected to open the curtains at this weekend's MTV Video Music Awards. The choice was confirmed ... The enveloping stage design includes a giant rotating billboard, curvy catwalk, circular ... (Source: RapBasement.com 2010-09-09T15:30:57Z)

Donald Trump's offer to buy mosque property is rejected

Donald Trump had a solution to the New York mosque situation. He figured he'd just buy the land. In a letter released late Thursday, Trump offered to buy out Hisham Elzanaty ... the real estate partnership that ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-10T14:39:40Z)

TFC comes up flat, playoff hopes dwindle

Toronto FC turned in a shockingly poor performance Saturday ... Weak defending led to Andy Najar and Santino Quaranta being in alone on TFC goalkeeper Stefan Frei. But as Frei charged out, Najar played an awful pass ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-11T22:30:55Z)

NY mosque investor declines Donald Trump's buyout offer

... Donald Trump offered Thursday to buy out a major investor in the real estate partnership that controls the site near ground ... lawyer for Hisham Elzanaty. In a letter released Thursday by Trump's publicist, (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-10T09:39:01Z)

2010 VMA Biggest Moments and Winners: Lady Gaga, "Innocent" Taylor Swift, Kanye ...

The 2010 VMA biggest moments were actually a little bit disappointing this year, despite host Chelsea Handler's plea to the audience to be on their worst behavior. But from an innocent Taylor Swift to ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-13T05:17:46Z)

MLS: United deals Toronto blow to playoff hopes

TORONTO (AP) Julius James scored in the 81st minute to lift last-place D.C. United to a 1-0 victory against Toronto FC on Saturday, dealing a blow to his former team's dwindling playoff hopes. Toronto FC ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-12T03:45:53Z)

Donald Trump Deals to Buy Out Major NYC Mosque Investor

... Donald Trump is offering to buy out one of the major investors in the real estate partnership that controls the site ... the real estate investor tells Hisham Elzanaty he would buy his stake in the lower ... (Source: WIBW 2010-09-09T22:26:08Z)

Bieber rocks downtown Los Angeles to prep for VMAs

... Staples Center and the adjacent L.A. Live plaza were treated to an unannounced free concert Friday when Justin Bieber took to an ... the outdoor stage in a cherry red 1957 Chevy Bel Air, chased by a pack of ... (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-09-12T02:41:28Z)

Goalkeeper gaffe gifts Crew another win over D.C. United at RFK [VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS]

tying the league record held by Toronto FC. Columbus Crew -- William Hesmer ... Santino Quaranta, Danny Allsopp (Jaime Moreno 60), Pablo Hernandez. (Source: Potomac Soccer Wire 2010-09-03T23:59:09Z)

D.C. United 1, Toronto FC 0

TORONTO -- Julius James scored in the 81st minute to lift last-place D.C. United to a 1-0 victory against Toronto FC on Saturday, dealing a blow to his former team's dwindling playoff hopes. Toronto FC (7 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-12T03:02:56Z)

Fossil of dinosaur with 16-inch hump unearthed in Spain

... dinosaur lived about 125 million years ago and was found in Spain. The discovery is reported in today's issue of the journal Nature . It is the most complete skeleton of a meat-eater yet, scientists say. Try ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-09T04:53:52Z)

Gene discovery could yield treatments for nearsightedness

Scientists at Duke University Medical Center ... Their work was published in Nature Genetics online on Sunday, Sept. 12. Myopia happens when the focal point of an image falls just short of the retina at the rear of ... (Source: EurekAlert 2010-09-12T18:33:31Z)

Ebert gives thumbs-up to new PBS show

... Debbie Reynolds says her big Hollywood memorabilia collection, including the red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," is set to be auctioned by June. Todd Fisher ... Citizen Kane" and Marilyn Monroe's subway dress ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-09-12T07:20:38Z)

Reynolds' Hollywood memorabilia set for auction

... Debbie Reynolds says her big Hollywood memorabilia collection, including the red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," is set to be auctioned by June. Todd Fisher ... Citizen Kane" and Marilyn Monroe's subway ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-10T20:16:06Z)

United deals Toronto FC playoff hopes major blow

Julius James scored in the 81st minute to lift last-place D.C. United to a 1-0 victory against Toronto FC on Saturday, dealing a blow to his former team's dwindling playoff hopes. Toronto FC (7-10-7), winless in its ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-12T17:50:34Z)

Why the hump? Scientists offer theories

... was from about 125 million years ago and was found in Spain, The discovery is reported in Thursday's issue of the journal Nature. It is the most complete skeleton of a meat-eater yet, scientists say. This is the ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-09-09T08:14:18Z)

Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood memorabilia set for auction

... Debbie Reynolds says her big Hollywood memorabilia collection, including the red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," is set to be auctioned by June. Todd Fisher ... Citizen Kane" and Marilyn Monroe's subway dress ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-11T01:16:45Z)

David Beckham returns to MLS as Galaxy downs Crew

FC Dallas played out a scoreless draw with ... whose best scoring chance came when goalkeeper Kevin Hartman briefly mishandled a long back header from teammate Jair Benitez in the eighth minute. Hartman recovered ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-12T12:49:55Z)

Bieber Rocks Downtown L.A. as He Preps For VMAs

... Staples Center and the adjacent L.A. Live plaza were treated to an unannounced free concert Friday when Justin Bieber took to an ... the outdoor stage in a cherry red 1957 Chevy Bel Air, chased by a pack of ... (Source: POLLSTAR 2010-09-11T20:00:36Z)

Emotional Kanye closes MTV VMAs; Gaga wins 8

LOS ANGELES -- Taylor Swift absolved Kanye West of last year's onstage sin with one somber song, and West, also in song, beat himself up once again over his misbehavior. The Swift-West drama took center stage at ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-13T05:53:33Z)

Earthquakes Earn Hard-Fought 0-0 Draw with FC Dallas, Improving Playoff Positioning

San Jose and FC Dallas - two ... the head of Dallas left back Jair Benitez. Benítez intercepted a cross from Geovanni and turned it into a long, looping back header to Dallas 'keeper Kevin Hartman. But Hartman didn ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-12T12:42:45Z)

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