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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 11:42 pm

Winless Bills prepared for anything vs. the Jets, the self-proclaimed AFC East bullies

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Brace yourselves, Buffalo, coach Rex Ryan and the New York Jets — the self-proclaimed AFC East neighborhood bullies — are on their way. Brash and confident as ever, Ryan had no difficulty accepting the role of division ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-10-03T04:03:56Z)

Ottawa says hopeful on RIM deal with India

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's trade minister said on Friday he believes Research In Motion will be able to reach an agreement with India that gives police and security agencies access to encrypted BlackBerry communications. Peter Van Loan said after meeting ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-24T19:16:33Z)

Louisiana issues USD 600 million in special tax exempt bonds for Nucor project

The state's incentive package for Nucor Corporation's iron plant in St James Parish took a step forward when the State Bond Commission gave the company preliminary approval to issue USD 600 million in special tax exempt bonds. The bond authorization is ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-09-20T04:33:40Z)

Rutgers pays tribute to Tyler Clementi

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University is paying tribute to a student who jumped to his death off the George Washington Bridge last week after his sexual encounter was secretly streamed online. Fans at the New Jersey school's homecoming game today ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-10-02T21:58:52Z)

Rutgers honors late student at homecoming game

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—Rutgers University has paid a public tribute at a football game to a student who committed suicide last week after his sexual encounter was secretly streamed online. Most in the crowd bowed their heads after a public address announcer ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-02T20:32:58Z)

Nucor nearer to receiving $30M from Louisiana

A change to Louisiana's construction budget is in the works, so steelmaker Nucor Corp. can receive $30 million from the state for its planned iron and steel plant in St. James Parish. The Interim Emergency Board - a panel of lawmakers and other state ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T20:48:28Z)

Eagles meet South Garland with first place in 10-5A on the line

Rowlett is coming off an emotional 17-14 victory over Sachse in which Chase Thrasher booted a field goal as time expired to give the Eagles a win on Homecoming. Any fears the Rowlett coaching staff might have of a letdown this week should be allayed by ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-09-30T20:28:10Z)

Shooting victim never fired at APD officer

An Austin police officer is on leave after shooting and killing a 16-year-old Hispanic teenager who pointed a revolver at him. It happened while police say the teen was attempting to burglarize a Big Lots store in South Austin. Earlier Friday, police said ... (Source: KVUE 2010-10-01T23:25:57Z)

Furious fourth spearheads Rowlett comeback past South Garland

GARLAND – Rowlett senior running back Treyvon Green came out of the second half on fire as he led the 25-21 comeback win against South Garland on Friday night at HBJ Stadium. The Eagles came roaring back in the fourth quarter after a 21-yard run by Green ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-10-02T05:38:11Z)

Californians frustrated by stop-sign-camera tickets

LOS ANGELES — Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

10-5A FOOTBALL: Rowlett, South Garland rise above pack

Through two weeks, the parity the coaches talked about prior to the start of 10-5A play appears to coming to fruition. Six of the eight teams have won at least one district game, with only two undefeated squads in Rowlett and South Garland. After this week ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-09-30T20:28:10Z)

One person killed, second suspect in custody in officer-involved shooting

Update 11:15 a.m. : A 16-year-old burglary suspect has been shot and killed by police near a South Austin store and a 15-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, officials said this morning. Austin police Chief Art Acevedo said that 15-year-old male ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-10-01T18:03:49Z)

Fiscal plan takes shape

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T04:25:24Z)

Equestrian team at Minn. school show dedication

ST. PETER, Minn.—She gets it a lot. The puzzled looks. Eyes full of surprise. Comments such as "You're on what team?" By now, Paige Yahnke is used to it. After all, telling someone you're a member of the Gustavus Adolphus College equestrian team isn't ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-02T05:02:23Z)

Nucor deal may shift budget

A proposed Nucor iron facility in St. James Parish could throw the state's more than $4 billion construction budget out of balance. At the same time, the predicament could restore the governor's power over which construction projects move forward — a ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-09-19T04:20:32Z)

Jets look to bully Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Brace yourselves, Buffalo, coach Rex Ryan and the Jets — the self-proclaimed AFC East neighborhood bullies — are on their way. Brash and confident as ever, Ryan had no difficulty accepting the role of division — and maybe all ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-02T22:48:58Z)

Yankees-Red Sox Preview

For the New York Yankees , it was a relief to have clinched a playoff spot before spending the season's final weekend in Boston. Then, as the weekend began, they gained sole possession of the AL East lead without ever taking the field. The Yankees could ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-02T19:50:01Z)

Update 8:48 a.m. Sunday: Floods close Highway 22 South

St. Peter is somewhat landlocked Sunday morning because Highway 99 East, Highway 169 South and Highway 22 South are closed due to flooding. Motorists from the Mankato area can get to St. Peter using Highway 13 out of North Mankato to Highway 99, which is ... (Source: St. Peter Herald 2010-09-26T16:15:13Z)

India granted limited BlackBerry Messenger access

The maker of the BlackBerry smart phone has granted India's government manual access to its Messenger service and has promised automated access by Jan. 1, enabling authorities to track such messages in real time, the country's top interior ministry ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-01T19:36:53Z)

Yankees pitching coach wants Burnett to believe

BOSTON -- This is not about his curve ball, his two-seamer or any of his physical tools. This is not about his bloated 5.33 ERA or his $82.5 million contract. A.J. Burnett's start tonight against the Red Sox at Fenway Park is about one thing. Conviction ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-02T12:26:12Z)

Stop-sign cameras getting used more to enforce laws

LOS ANGELES -- Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-10-03T05:36:59Z)

AP News in Brief

US considers telling Americans in Europe to be vigilant due to fresh terror threats WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is considering telling U.S. citizens to be vigilant as they travel in Europe, updated guidance prompted by fresh al-Qaida ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T22:20:20Z)

Recap: Boston vs. NY Yankees

Text Size: Eric Patterson singled in Bill Hall in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees in the second game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park. The Yankees had edged the Red Sox in 10 innings, 6-5, in ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-10-03T06:34:15Z)

Flooding in St. Peter leaving businesses high and dry

— A spate of sunny, dry days this week belies the residual wetness that continues to affect south-central Minnesota locales deluged by recent rains. For florist Mary Smith and other St. Peter merchants it's been deja vu all over again. After weathering ... (Source: Mankato Free Press 2010-09-29T03:25:44Z)

Austin police kill 1 burglary suspect, 2nd sought

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin police say one suspect has been killed and another is sought in an officer-involved shooting following a burglary at a discount store. Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer responding to a burglary call at the Big Lots ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-10-01T14:29:04Z)

India gets manual access to BlackBerry messenger

(Reuters) - The Indian government has manual access to chat communication on BlackBerry messenger services and expects to get automated access from Jan. 1, the country's top interior ministry official said Friday. India , which along with several other ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-01T16:45:05Z)

Details emerge on budget compromise

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-10-03T06:12:47Z)

Swaggering Jets head to Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Brace yourselves, Buffalo, coach Rex Ryan and the New York Jets - the self-proclaimed AFC East neighborhood bullies - are on their way. Brash and confident as ever, Ryan had no difficulty accepting the role of division - and maybe all ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-03T03:35:18Z)

Stop-sign cameras catch Southern California drivers off guard

LOS ANGELES - Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-03T05:51:18Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 10:43 pm

A lethal invasion of privacy

PHILADELPHIA -- If you're 20 years old or younger, you probably grew up using computers, cellphones, iPods and Facebook. Photos, for you, are images not necessarily printed on paper. CDs are old hat. You take digital -- digital everything -- for granted ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-01T11:22:58Z)

American Balloonists Missing Over Adriatic Sea - Lost in Rough Weather

Two American balloonists are missing in Europe. According to an Associated Press report, the men are identified as Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer Davis and they were participating in the 54th Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race. According to CNN, the "20 ... (Source: National Ledger 2010-10-02T17:48:19Z)

CNN's Cooper to Host a Daytime Talk Show

Anderson Cooper will enter the crowded field of weekday talk shows, as part of a new deal with Time Warner Inc. that will keep him as an anchor on the company's CNN cable channel. Time Warner's Warner Bros. unit said Thursday that Mr. Cooper will host a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-30T22:37:01Z)

American Apparel Amends Credit Deal With Lion Capital - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - American Apparel Inc. (APP: News ) said that on September 30, 2010 it entered into an amendment to its credit agreement with Lion Capital which eliminates the minimum Consolidated EBITDA covenant for the dates through and including December 31 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-01T11:51:35Z)

The dark side?

PHILADELPHIA — If you're 20 years old or younger, you probably grew up using computers, cell phones, iPods, and Facebook. Photos, for you, are images not necessarily printed on paper. CDs are old hat. You take digital — digital everything — for ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-10-02T12:04:43Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

Snooki trades in tanning bed for typewriter

Snooki is set to become a scribe. The "Jersey Shore" star, who was recently hospitalized with alcohol poisoning, announced via Simon and Schuster that she plans to publish her first novel early next year. But it wouldn't be Snooki's book without a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T18:05:00Z)

Former Gourmet editor to join Random House

Former Gourmet magazine editor Ruth Reichl is joining the Random House Publishing Group, where she will both edit and write books, including a memoir of her years at the now shuttered magazine. Reichl, who will serve as an editor-at-large for the company's ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-02T02:03:26Z)

Baseball players negotiate new deal that gives free agents better options

NEW YORK | Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-01T04:34:56Z)

Pensions remain a hurdle to California budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have expressed nervous optimism about closing a budget deal soon and ending the state's record-long impasse. But several contentious items remain, none thornier than the state pension cuts that ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-28T20:37:42Z)

American Apparel rises on news of credit amendment

Shares of American Apparel spiked 13 percent Friday it amended a key credit agreement, giving the struggling retailer a little breathing room, at through this year. THE SPARK: The retailer disclosed that an amended deal with Lion Capital gets rid of the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T16:30:46Z)

Deal changes free-agent rules

NEW YORK - If the Phillies make it to the World Series, they will have work to do immediately after regarding negotiations with soon-to-be free agent Jayson Werth. Under a deal announced yesterday, players such as the Phillies' rightfielder no longer have ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-01T22:00:03Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 billion, or $50 per share, at the time was believed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

National/World briefs, Oct. 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Hundreds of balloonists in New Mexico lifted off Saturday at dawn amid a somber mood, opening the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta while search crews on the other side of the globe scoured the seas for two of the sport's most ... (Source: Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

As social media shifts boundaries, a student's suicide shows a darker side

If you're 20 years old or younger, you probably grew up using computers, cell phones, iPods, and Facebook. Photos, for you, are images not necessarily printed on paper. CDs are old hat. You take digital - digital everything - for granted. In such a world ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-02T10:53:08Z)

Sides agree on new timetables for free agency

NEW YORK - Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-01T01:35:59Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details were released ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T23:17:36Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Missing pilots cast pall over balloon fiesta in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Hundreds of balloonists in New Mexico lifted off Saturday at dawn amid a somber mood, opening the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta while search crews on the other side of the globe scoured the seas for two of the sport's most ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-03T04:54:02Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

Snooki Is Writing A Book: 7 Concepts She Should Consider

But now, our favorite lady from " Jersey Shore " has graduated from reading books to writing them. Snooki will be releasing her first book in January, via publisher Simon & Schuster, who we hope have very patient copy editors on staff considering the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

American Apparel climbs after the troubled clothing company amends credit agreement

NEW YORK — Shares of American Apparel spiked 13 percent Friday it amended a key credit agreement, giving the struggling retailer a little breathing room, at through this year. THE SPARK: The retailer disclosed that an amended deal with Lion Capital gets ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-01T16:37:55Z)

California budget pact relies on spending cuts, rosy projections

SACRAMENTO ---- After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the ... (Source: North County Times 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

Appetizers: Ruth Reichl takes her culinary expertise to Random House

A year after Conde Nast closed the (cook)book on venerable Gourmet magazine, giant publisher Random House announced Thursday the hiring of former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl. Her role as "editor at large will be to acquire books, write and... (Source: Chico Enterprise-Record 2010-10-01T21:31:25Z)

CNN's Anderson Cooper signs daytime talk show deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper has signed a deal to host a syndicated daytime TV talk show in the fall of 2011, while keeping his job as host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360." Warner Bros. domestic television distribution and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T17:14:54Z)

Fiscal plan takes shape

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T04:25:24Z)

Snooki lands a book deal, is 'pumped' for you to read her novel [poll]

Remind us to buy our books staff a stiff drink -- Snooki is about to become an author. Indeed, Nicole Polizzi , the pint-sized firecracker of "Jersey Shore," announced she's penning her first novel, slated for release in January by Simon and Schuster's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T00:39:54Z)

CNN's Anderson Cooper Eyes Daytime Talk Show

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is close to a deal for a syndicated daytime talk show that would kick off next fall. The "Anderson Cooper 360" host is deep in talks with Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Domestic ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-30T17:22:04Z)

Ruth Reichl gets a book deal

Ruth Reichl, who was editor of Gourmet Magazine when it closed last October, has secured a new book deal with Random House, our sibling blog Daily Dish reports . Apparently, Reichl, already a bestselling author, has contracted for three books, two of which ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T18:26:29Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 9:43 pm

No. 4 Oregon rallies to beat No. 9 Stanford 52-31

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Darron Thomas threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 117 yards and a score to lead No. 4 Oregon to a 52-31 victory over No. 9 Stanford. The Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Pac-10) fell behind 21-3 in the first quarter of the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T04:11:05Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

Ducks fly together: 4th-ranked Oregon slams No. 13 Stanford

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Darron Thomas  (FSY) threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 117 yards and a score to lead No. 4 Oregon to a 52-31 victory over No. 9 Stanford. The Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Pac-10) fell behind 21-3 in the first quarter of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-03T04:18:15Z)

Snooki trades in tanning bed for typewriter

Snooki is set to become a scribe. The "Jersey Shore" star, who was recently hospitalized with alcohol poisoning, announced via Simon and Schuster that she plans to publish her first novel early next year. But it wouldn't be Snooki's book without a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T18:05:00Z)

CA nears budget vote to end long stalemate

SACRAMENTO (KABC) -- Though Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have reached a budget agreement, they're remaining tight-lipped on how they plan to close California's $19 billion budget deficit. The stalemate lasted 94 days, and California ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-02T14:06:25Z)

Stanford-Oregon matchup is a rare Top-10 treat

Friday, October 1, 2010 (10-01) 21:36 PDT -- If you can name the last top-10 football showdown that involved Stanford, you have an excellent memory of things that happened during the Nixon administration. The game was the 1970 opener, when No. 10 Stanford ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-02T04:40:55Z)

Quarterbacks renew rivalry on 'monumental' stage

EUGENE — Stanford's Andrew Luck and Oregon's Darron Thomas are two very different quarterbacks, indeed two very different people, yet they share an enduring bond as high school competitors. Both played prep football for opposing teams in Houston ... (Source: East Oregonian 2010-10-01T19:51:12Z)

JP Morgan Must Show Foreclosures Are Legal, Brown Says

(Updates with Brown's statement in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. mortgage servicer, must prove its home foreclosures are legal, and if it can't, must stop the practice, California Attorney ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-01T19:44:02Z)

Saturday shakeup? Gators, Cardinal have chance to knock off Tide, Ducks

Nine weeks remain until championship weekend and the BCS bowl selections. Saturday's set of games might be the most compelling until then. Here's a glimpse at the day's can't-miss contests: The skinny: The teams have met in the past two SEC ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-02T00:08:54Z)

Dollar Thrifty rebuffs Avis again, backs Hertz offer

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group rejected Avis Budget Group's CAR.N revised offer again saying it was not sure if Avis could close the deal and urged shareholders to vote for the lower Hertz Global Holdings offer. "Avis Budget has not demonstrated to our ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-27T14:55:18Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Snooki lands a book deal, is 'pumped' for you to read her novel [poll]

Remind us to buy our books staff a stiff drink -- Snooki is about to become an author. Indeed, Nicole Polizzi , the pint-sized firecracker of "Jersey Shore," announced she's penning her first novel, slated for release in January by Simon and Schuster's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T00:39:54Z)

Schwarzenegger, legislative leaders reach California budget deal

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-02T16:08:06Z)

Oregon rallies to beat Stanford

EUGENE, Ore. - Darron Thomas threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 117 yards and a score to lead No. 4 Oregon to a 52-31 victory over No. 9 Stanford. The Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Pac-10) fell behind 21-3 in the first quarter of the frenzied ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-03T04:11:05Z)

Andrew Luck, Ducks' QB renew rivalry

EUGENE, Ore. - Stanford's Andrew Luck and Oregon's Darron Thomas are two very different quarterbacks, indeed two very different people, yet they share an enduring bond as high school competitors. Both played prep football for opposing teams in Houston ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-30T23:55:46Z)

Oregon football: Ducks-Cardinal is a bout for a title, not that either is looking ahead

When last Oregon met Stanford, the Ducks were coming off an emotional win over Southern California. While the Ducks were handing the Trojans the worst loss of the Pete Carroll era, on an electric Halloween night in Eugene, how did Stanford spend the day ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-10-02T07:25:33Z)

Alzheimer's brain protein tangles offer clue on worsening

Memory researchers offer some suggestions on what works and what doesn't when it comes to improving your memory: Be mindful. If you're leaving the house and want to remember if you turned the stove off, pay attention and don't get distracted. Watch what ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-21T00:57:44Z)

Recap: Alabama vs. Florida

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram ran for two touchdowns, leading top-ranked Alabama to a 31-6 win over No. 7 Florida at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Greg McElroy completed 11-of-17 throws for 84 yards and Marquis Maze threw a touchdown pass for the Crimson Tide ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-03T03:28:08Z)

Deja vu in the SEC: Florida Gators get rolled (again) by Tide, 31-6

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Florida spent most of the off-season grinding through the swampy summer heat of Gainesville, driven by the sting of losing decisively to Alabama in last year's SEC Championship. On a cool evening at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, the ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-10-03T03:35:18Z)

Pensions remain a hurdle to California budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have expressed nervous optimism about closing a budget deal soon and ending the state's record-long impasse. But several contentious items remain, none thornier than the state pension cuts that ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-28T20:37:42Z)

BofA suspends foreclosures, states eye JPMorgan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amid growing public anger over U.S. home seizures, Bank of America Corp has suspended some of its foreclosures and JPMorgan Chase & Co has come under investigation in California and Connecticut. Bank of America said on Friday it is ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-02T03:00:42Z)

Quick reversal of fortunes for JP Morgan

JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a boost of good news earlier this week in California. Friday? Not so much. The New York-based financial giant was named in a Bloomberg News report earlier this week as the largest underwriter of technology companies in the Golden ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-10-01T21:45:44Z)

Alzheimer's brain tangles offer clues

Washington -- That sticky gunk coating Alzheimer's patients' brains gets all the notoriety, but another culprit is gaining renewed attention: Protein tangles that clog brain cells and just might determine how fast patients go downhill. Nobody knows what ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-23T20:15:00Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

Stanford night owls get ready

When Stanford pulled off "The Greatest Upset Ever," beating 43-point favorite USC 24-23 on Oct. 6, 2007, students banged, shook and abused the Cardinal team bus after it arrived back on campus. Students best be advised to get a good nap before Saturday ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-01T16:30:46Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. No details were released on how ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

CAPITALIZINGon college footballPac-10 QBs renew rivalry on 'monumental' stageCats headed for

EUGENE, Ore. - Stanford 's Andrew Luck and Oregon 's Darron Thomas are two very different quarterbacks, indeed two very different people, yet they share an enduring bond as high school competitors. Both played prep football for opposing teams in Houston ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-02T14:49:22Z)

Snooki Is Writing A Book: 7 Concepts She Should Consider

But now, our favorite lady from " Jersey Shore " has graduated from reading books to writing them. Snooki will be releasing her first book in January, via publisher Simon & Schuster, who we hope have very patient copy editors on staff considering the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

"Meet Me at TMA" program for Alzheimer's patients

There are as many as 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. It's a disease that slowly robs family members of their loved ones, as memory loss and other issues set in. A program here in Toledo is ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-01T20:26:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 8:42 pm

Dish Network subscribers face loss of Fox Sports Detroit programming if deal isn't reached

There is a chance Dish Network subscribers will have to find a new way to watch Fox Sports Detroit broadcasts later this week. The Dish Network is negotiating the terms by which it carries Fox's 19 regional sports networks, which includes FSD and cable ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-09-30T14:01:38Z)

Yes, she can: Snooki has a book deal for novel coming next year

NEW YORK - Yo, Snooki is working on a book. Gallery Books announced Wednesday that Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the "Jersey Shore" reality TV star, has a novel called "Shore Thing" scheduled to come out in January. The publisher said the novel will tell of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-29T16:54:37Z)

Pensions remain a hurdle to California budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have expressed nervous optimism about closing a budget deal soon and ending the state's record-long impasse. But several contentious items remain, none thornier than the state pension cuts that ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-28T20:37:42Z)

Stanford-Oregon Preview

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - No. 9 Stanford hasn't started a season 4-0 since 1986. The team hasn't been ranked in the top 10 since 2001. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - No. 9 Stanford hasn't started a season 4-0 since 1986. The team hasn't been ranked in the top 10 since 2001 ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-10-01T23:40:16Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details were released ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T23:17:36Z)

Tigers offense nonexistent again in sixth straight loss

Baltimore -- The Tigers aren't even close to being the same without Miguel Cabrera. They've lost all six games since he got hurt. And because they lost 2-1 Saturday night to the Orioles, they can no longer finish over .500. If the Tigers win on Sunday ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-03T02:16:33Z)

Snooki lands a book deal, is 'pumped' for you to read her novel [poll]

Remind us to buy our books staff a stiff drink -- Snooki is about to become an author. Indeed, Nicole Polizzi , the pint-sized firecracker of "Jersey Shore," announced she's penning her first novel, slated for release in January by Simon and Schuster's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T00:39:54Z)

Stanford-Oregon matchup is a rare Top-10 treat

Friday, October 1, 2010 (10-01) 21:36 PDT -- If you can name the last top-10 football showdown that involved Stanford, you have an excellent memory of things that happened during the Nixon administration. The game was the 1970 opener, when No. 10 Stanford ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-02T04:40:55Z)

Major League Baseball players, owners settle collusion allegations

NEW YORK -- Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-10-01T08:16:51Z)

Snooki trades in tanning bed for typewriter

Snooki is set to become a scribe. The "Jersey Shore" star, who was recently hospitalized with alcohol poisoning, announced via Simon and Schuster that she plans to publish her first novel early next year. But it wouldn't be Snooki's book without a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T18:05:00Z)

Coming soon to a bookstore near you: Snooki's novel

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of the MTV hit "Jersey Shore" has written a novel. Tentatively titled "A Shore Thing," it's "a fun, sexy novel about a single girl looking for love on the Jersey Shore," said Jennifer Bergstrom, editor-in-chief of the Simon ... (Source: Newsday 2010-09-29T21:40:57Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

State leaders reach budget agreement

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Schwarzenegger, legislative leaders reach California budget deal

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-02T16:08:06Z)

Brian Matusz, Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit Tigers, 2-1

Manager Buck Showalter talked before the game about the kinship the Baltimore Orioles' starters have developed, and that includes a friendly competition among each other. Making his final start of the season, Brian Matusz certainly wanted to avoid getting ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-03T03:13:49Z)

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (12,363.08 down 5.57 points): Crowflight Minerals Inc. (TSX:CML). Miner. Down 2.5 cents, or 31.25 per cent, at 5.5 ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-10-01T23:04:28Z)

Isilon Systems Said to Seek Bidders for a Possible Acquisition

Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Isilon Systems Inc., the maker of devices used to store video, audio and digital images, is seeking bidders for a possible sale, according to two people briefed on the matter. The company hired Frank Quattrone's Qatalyst Partners to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T00:01:44Z)

Exfo sells division to global private equity firm for US$24.3 million

QUEBEC - Exfo Inc. (TSX:EXF) said Friday it has sold its Toronto-based life sciences and industrial division to global private equity firm The Riverside Company for US$24.3 million in cash. The maker of equipment for telecom carriers and manufacturers said ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-10-01T16:37:55Z)

'Jersey Shore's' Snooki has a book deal

NEW YORK - Yo, Snooki is working on a book. Gallery Books announced Wednesday that Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the "Jersey Shore" reality TV star, has a novel called "Shore Thing" scheduled to come out in January. The publisher said the novel will tell of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-29T21:26:38Z)

Stanford hopes to build on success against Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — No. 9 Stanford hasn't started a season 4-0 since 1986. The team hasn't been ranked in the top 10 since 2001. Now that they've returned to the top tier of the rankings — after more down seasons than anyone cares to remember — their ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-01T17:13:43Z)

Baseball players negotiate new deal that gives free agents better options

NEW YORK | Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-01T04:34:56Z)

DISH Network to no longer carry Fox Sports Network

If you have DISH Network, you will not be able to watch the ASU at Oregon State football game Saturday. Your ability to watch many other Arizona sports teams in the near future may also be at risk. Other sports programming as well as shows on FX and ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-02T07:32:42Z)

Isilon seeks bidders for possible sale -report

CHICAGO Oct 2 (Reuters) - Data storage firm Isilon Systems Inc ( ISLN.O ) is seeking bidders for a possible sale of the company, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing two people briefed on the matter. Seattle-based Isilon hired Qatalyst Partners, run by ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-02T14:35:03Z)

Isilon Systems Said to Seek Bidders for Possible Sale

(Updates with analyst's comment in ninth paragraph.) Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Isilon Systems Inc., the maker of devices used to store video, audio and digital images, is seeking bidders for a possible sale, according to two people briefed on the matter. The ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T01:13:19Z)

MLB players and owners settle collusion allegations

NEW YORK -- Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-30T22:08:23Z)

Fox yanks channels from Dish Network

LOS ANGELES - Tens of thousands of baseball and college football fans could well be left in the lurch this weekend as a result of an increasingly contentious tug-of-war over price increases between Fox and satellite broadcaster Dish Network. Fox cut the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-02T18:09:48Z)

Snooki Is Writing A Book: 7 Concepts She Should Consider

But now, our favorite lady from " Jersey Shore " has graduated from reading books to writing them. Snooki will be releasing her first book in January, via publisher Simon & Schuster, who we hope have very patient copy editors on staff considering the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

EXFO announces sale of Life Sciences and Industrial Division to The Riverside Company

EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO) (TSX:EXF) announced today that it has sold its Life Sciences and Industrial Division to The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, for US$24.3 million in cash. The purchase price is subject to adjustments for minimum ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-01T11:37:17Z)

Matusz strikes out 9, outduels Galarraga; Orioles win 2-1, deal Tigers 6th straight defeat

We also have more stories about: (click the phrases to see a list) Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Armando Galarraga delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-03T02:52:21Z)

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