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Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 11:43 pm

Middle School teams race by visiting Tigers

Woodward, Okla. — Thursday was a big night for the Woodward 7th and 8th grade football teams. The Boomer 7th graders hammered Guymon 32-8 and the 8th grade followed with a 40-6 win at Boomer Stadium. Kade Marlatt scored 3 touchdowns and Preston ... (Source: Woodward News 2010-09-24T10:48:19Z)

McNabb leads Redskins to win

Monday, October 4, 2010 PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb heard cheers, and the home team got all the boos. McNabb threw for 125 yards and one touchdown, leading the Washington Redskins to a 17-12 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in his first ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-04T03:55:35Z)

Jets Leave Hapless Bills in Their Wake

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—The Buffalo Bills emerged from the rubble of their own ineptitude just long enough to score a touchdown late in the first half. This was cause for raucous celebration at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday. The Jets were—how to put this ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-04T00:56:38Z)

Riverside grad Savannah Smith is discovering her strengths and weaknesses at Creighton

As a Creighton freshman, Savannah Smith is taking her lumps. She just never thought so many of them would be on her head. At times, the Riverside High School graduate has shown glimpses of what she can do with her athleticism and 6-foot-2 frame. But there ... (Source: SW Iowa News 2010-09-21T15:59:40Z)

CFB: No. 20 Augustana Outlasts Concordia-St. Paul

ST. PAUL, MN - Drew Behrens hit a school-record five field goals and scored 16 of Augustana's points to lead the Vikings to a 22-16 victory over Concordia University, St. Paul in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference football Saturday afternoon in St ... (Source: KELOLAND TV 2010-10-03T02:45:11Z)

AFA's blockade strategy ends 7-year skid against Navy

Late in a game last November against Air Force?s freshman team, prep school linebacker Jamil Cooks, a Sierra graduate, jumped over the line and blocked a field goal. ?Everyone kept saying ?Did you guys see Jamil Cooks block that kick???..... Click here to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T14:41:01Z)

Rooftop garden project a tasty success at Reno Family Shelter

The families living at the Volunteers of America Family Shelter at the Reno Community Assistance Center have been enjoying homemade salsa and bruschetta in recent weeks, the fruits of the rooftop garden planted atop the shelter. The carefully tended plots ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-10-03T22:11:59Z)

Navy-Air Force, As It Happened

Air Force generated just one sustained scoring drive on Saturday afternoon in Colorado Springs. One. It was enough to win. Any questions? 11:14 left, first quarter: In many ways, the game starts now. If Navy's defense can't stand up to Air Force's ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-10-02T22:56:08Z)

Pennsville football wins, loses Emmons to injury

The Pennsville Memorial High School football team stayed unbeaten Saturday at Salem, but the victory may have been a costly one. Senior quarterback Kenny Emmons suffered an ankle injury on the first play from scrimmage after a 44-yard run and was taken to ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-03T02:45:11Z)

Hopatcong 53, Whippany Park 12 (High school Football scores and results)

John Ferguson rushed for 123 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Ian Brigman added a two late touchdowns as Hopatcong defeated Whippany Park, 53-12, yesterday in Whippany. Feyi Olugbenga scored on a 4-yard run and Ferguson followed with a 9-yard TD burst as ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-02T23:10:27Z)

High school sports: Breakaway league asks permission to play FHSAA teams

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is done with her latest round of Middle East peace talks, departing Egypt last week without much headway. Maybe she has time to fly to Gainesville to broker a meeting of the minds between the Florida High School ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-25T01:14:28Z)

BRIEF: Mourners take anti-bully stand at boy's service

Oct 02, 2010 (Houston Chronicle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Family and friends released hundreds of balloons Saturday morning to commemorate 13-year-old Asher Brown, whose spirit was "like a free bird" that needed to be let go ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-02T23:39:05Z)

Chamber music concert on tap

The epic poem "Beowulf" receives a Texas Panhandle retelling in "Wolfe," which premieres this week in Amarillo. The work, a spoken presentation with a piano setting, will open Chamber Music Amarillo's next concert, set at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fibonacci ... (Source: Amarillo Globe-Times 2010-10-03T14:19:33Z)

Antigay Bullying Prompts Houston Suicide

The parents of Asher Brown, an eighth-grader who completed suicide last Thursday, say that their son killed himself in response to relentless antigay bullying at his Houston school. According to the Houston Chronicle , the mother and stepfather of Brown ... (Source: Advocate 2010-09-28T12:59:34Z)

Muskegon area high school sports roundup for Oct. 2

One mistake wasn't going to stop Hesperia from earning a rare football win on Saturday. Leading 6-0 in the second quarter, the Panthers allowed host Lakeview to return a short punt 31 yards for a touchdown and a 7-6 halftime lead. Hesperia responded by ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-03T02:16:33Z)

UNR journalism school makes 2 appointments

RENO, Nev.—Two new appointments have been announced at the University of Nevada, Reno's Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism. Alan Deutschman, a veteran financial writer, has been named the Reynolds Endowed Chair in Business Journalism. Deutschman was ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-02T12:11:53Z)

AFA sells out consecutive games for first time in 38 years

Air Force announced Saturday's game against Navy is a sellout, the second time in school history that the academy has sold out consecutive home football games. The first time came in 1972 against a pair of marquee opponents - Notre Dame and Colorado. Air ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-09-30T23:55:46Z)

Blog: Jonathan Hull says Andrews kicker impressive

Having a kicker is a luxury lost to a majority of high school football teams. While most squads spend a quality amount of practice time attempting extra points, Andrews has the good fortune to be able to throw on several gadget plays out of the point after ... (Source: My West Texas 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

Indiana State Latest Creighton Roadkill

Laurel Sanford had 10 kills and 11 blocks while hitting a career-high .529 as Creighton tied a school record with its seventh straight road victory, a 3-0 (25-22, 25-10, 25-7) sweep at Indiana State Saturday night. Laurel Sanford had 10 kills and 11 blocks ... (Source: WOWT 2010-10-03T01:12:08Z)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Amarillo High showing it is not a district pushover

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Last Friday, someone from the "other" district finally stood up to big, bad District 3-5A. Amarillo High, the preseason favorite in District 2-5A, beat Odessa High on the road 17-7 to give the Panhandle district its first win in ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-09-29T02:49:56Z)

Picketers Ask Scott To Release Deposition

Demonstrators demanding answers from Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott about his business past picketed in Jacksonville this afternoon, and in other cities across Florida. Members of a group called Campaign for Accountability waved signs ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T01:40:46Z)

University of Nevada, Reno's earthquake lab gets $12 million from Commerce Department

RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno has been awarded $12.2 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology, it was announced Wednesday. This will fund the major portion of an expansion of the world ... (Source: EurekAlert 2010-10-01T18:46:46Z)

Pennsville 25, Salem 14 (High school Football scores and results)

Pennsville improved to 4-0 despite losing its starting quarterback early in the game as they upended Salem, 25-14. Dylan Cummings took over as the quarterback and ended the game 7-for-17 for 222 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown set an Eagles record as ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-02T22:13:11Z)

Eisenhart TD lifts Pioneers past Winslow

George Eisenhart scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter, capping a 55-yard drive, and the Clearview High School football team held on for a 19-13 upset victory over host Winslow Township in West Jersey Football League National Division play Saturday ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-10-03T07:10:03Z)

Behrens' five field goals lift Vikings to win

Drew Behrens kicked a school-record five field goals and Joe Clark had 132 of his team's 226 rushing yards Saturday as Augustana, ranked 20th in NCAA Division II, defeated Concordia-St. Paul 22-16 in St. Paul. Berens' 20-yard field goal with 11:32 to play ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-10-03T17:54:18Z)

Indiana State volleyball fades in loss to Creighton

TERRE HAUTE — A promising beginning to a Missouri Valley Conference match Saturday lurched into what Indiana State coach Traci Dahl called "a horrendous evening for ISU volleyball" less than two hours later in the ISU Arena. Visiting Creighton fought ... (Source: Tribune-Star 2010-10-03T03:49:37Z)

Meek races to close the polling gap

U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek started Sunday in Jacksonville, campaigning at several churches. That was followed by a stop in Palatka, a campaign dinner stop in Gainesville, and then a two-hour drive to Orlando to get ready for today's appearances ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-10-04T02:51:10Z)

Area roundup: Kicking game keeps Augustana unbeaten

Drew Behrens kicked a school-record five field goals for Augustana in the Vikings' 22-16 NSIC victory over Concordia (St. Paul) on Saturday in St. Paul. The Vikings, at 6-0, are off to their best season start since starting the 1942 season 5-0. Behrens ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

Tennessee State Tigers display deep backfield in Classic win

INDIANAPOLIS — Even though Preston Brown is one of the top running backs in the Football Championship Subdivision, he's always concerned each week about losing his starting spot. Dante' Thomas showed why. With Brown slowed in practice by a groin injury ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-03T07:10:03Z)

13-Year-Old Texas Boy Shoots Himself; Suffered 'Relentless' Anti-Gay Bullying

A 13-year-old boy in Texas has killed himself after suffering 'relentless' bullying at school, according to a Sept. 27 story in local newspaper the Houston Chronicle . Asher Brown was a straight-A student, the article said, but he came in for ... (Source: EDGE Boston 2010-09-28T15:51:22Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 8:45 pm

What Are The Challenges Of 'Trailblazing Mars'?

What grows best in Martian soil? How do you get oxygen out of thin air? Pat Duggins, author of Trailblazing Mars: NASA's Next Giant Leap, talks about the questions NASA will face if it sends astronauts to the Red Planet and how to choose the right people ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-01T23:33:06Z)

Giants defense knocks out Cutler and KOs Bears from unbeaten ranks

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants knocked out Jay Cutler with a nine-sack first half and limited Chicago to 110 total yards in a 17-3 victory on Sunday night that left the NFL with only one undefeated team. Can you say, or believe the idle Kansas ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T03:34:07Z)

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)

Treasury announces sale of Citigroup shares

WASHINGTON -- The government said Wednesday it is starting to sell $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares that it holds in Citigroup , another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department said the pace of ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-29T14:31:27Z)

Bears' Cutler leaves with concussion

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler left Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a concussion. Cutler was sacked nine times over the first two quarters and did not return to start the second half. Todd Collins replaced him under center. The ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-04T02:36:51Z)

Striking a balance: NASA budget deal offers right flight plan for the nation's space program

It's been a bumpy ride for the newly redesigned American spaceflight program. Bolstered by the recommendations of a blue-ribbon panel, the Augustine committee, the Obama administration has attempted to turn NASA's mission emphasis from moon landings to ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-30T00:47:03Z)

Congress backs Obama plan on NASA's future

Congress approved a blueprint for NASA's future Wednesday that extends the life of the space shuttle program for a year while backing President Barack Obama's intent to use commercial carriers to lift humans into near-Earth space. The bill passed by the ... (Source: Morning Times 2010-10-03T08:43:06Z)

Giants lead undefeated Bears 3-0 at halftime

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants sacked Bears quarterback Jay Cutler nine times in the first half but managed only a field goal off four trips into Chicago territory to lead the NFC's only undefeated team 3-0. The Giants had an interception and ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-04T02:29:41Z)

Chilean Archbishop: Mapuche prisoners end strike

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Almost 30 hunger-striking Mapuche Indian prisoners have agreed to end the 82-day protest after a deal was reached with Chilean officials, a mediator in the talks said late Friday. Archbishop of Concepcion Ricardo Ezzati said that ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-02T04:40:55Z)

SGN Announces MiniTycoon Casino, Build Your Empire With the Newest Mobile Social Game for iPhone and ...

PALO ALTO, Calif. , Sept. 29 -- SGN, a leader in cutting-edge mobile social gaming, today at TechCrunch DISRUPT announced "MiniTycoon Casino" for the iPhone and iPod touch platforms, utilizing Apple's new Game Center network.  Transporting the social ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-30T00:47:03Z)

AP Source: Bulls, Noah agree to 5-year contract extension

CHICAGO - Center Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls agreed Sunday on a five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T02:44:00Z)

UN Welcomes End To Hunger Strike By Indigenous Chilean Prisoners

2 October 2010 " The United Nations today welcomed the end of a hunger strike by dozens of imprisoned members of Chile`s indigenous Mapuche community that had lasted for nearly three months. Most of the 34 prisoners in the strike agreed to end their 82-day ... (Source: Student Operated Press 2010-10-03T13:29:26Z)

Giants lead undefeated Bears 3-0 after 1st quarter

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants managed only three points off two trips deep into Bears territory but still led the NFC's only undefeated team 3-0 after the first quarter. Lawrence Tynes made a 22-yard field goal but missed a 38-yard attempt ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-04T01:39:35Z)

Bears QB Jay Cutler leaves game vs. Giants

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been knocked out of Sunday night's game against the New York Giants.Cutler was sacked nine times in the first half and took several hard hits, two which caused fumbles.Veteran Todd Collins started the second half ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-04T02:44:00Z)

Dinosaurs Significantly Taller than Previously Thought, MU Researcher Find

COLUMBIA, Mo.- It might seem obvious that a dinosaur's leg bone connects to the hip bone, but what came between the bones has been less obvious. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri and Ohio University have found that dinosaurs had thick layers ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-03T00:36:20Z)

Bulls, Noah agree to five-year extension

CHICAGO -- A person familiar with the negotiations says the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a five-year contract extension with center Joakim Noah . The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because a deal has not been finalized. The news about Noah ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-04T03:05:29Z)

CSG to buy British company in $372M deal

CSG Systems Inc. is trying to acquire a British maker of billing technology for the communications industry in a deal valued at $372 million. Douglas County-based CSG (NASDAQ: CSGS) reached agreement to acquire Intec Telecom in an all-cash offer to ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-24T20:49:36Z)

$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)

Goal! EA Mobile Scores with FIFA Soccer 11 for iPhone and iPod touch

and iPod touch. "With FIFA Soccer 11 for iPod touch and iPhone, we have tapped into what makes this game so universally loved delivering an engaging and genuine soccer experience for fans and casual players alike," said Travis Boatman, Vice President ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-30T19:02:16Z)

Government says sale of Citigroup trust preferred sales brings in $2.25 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says it raised $2.25 billion from the sale of trust preferred shares that it held in Citigroup , moving to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department also said Wednesday that ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T22:29:52Z)

Treasury Rakes in $41.6B from Citi Stake

The U.S. Treasury is continuing with its efforts to shed its holdings in Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C - News ). It has reaped in $41.6 billion as proceeds from the sale of Citi common stock, trust preferred securities (TRUPS), and Citi's repayment of the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-01T21:45:44Z)

iBoatShows(TM) New Free App Delivers Boat Show Information On iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WiredPRNews.com) - itaptouch , LLC, a mobile applications development company, announced that their first app - – iBoatShows ™ — has been approved and is now available in the Apple App Store. The application was designed in ... (Source: Wiredpr News 2010-10-01T23:54:35Z)

Giants lead undefeated Bears 3-0 behind defense after first half but could have had more

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants sacked Bears quarterback Jay Cutler nine times in the first half but managed only a field goal off four trips into Chicago territory to lead the NFC 's only undefeated team 3-0. The Giants had an ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-04T02:36:51Z)

Report: Bulls, Noah agree to extension

Center Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls agreed Sunday on a five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. The news ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-04T02:51:10Z)

UFC's marquee division gets a shakeup

A domino effect has resulted in a shakeup within the UFC's marquee division. With a recent failed drug test (elevated testosterone levels) following a near-win over UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (27-4) in August, Chael Sonnen (24-11-1) was ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-04T01:10:57Z)

California gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) -- 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 ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-02T07:54:11Z)

Chilean Archbishop: Most Mapuche prisoners end hunger strike after lengthy negotiations

SANTIAGO, Chile - Almost 30 hunger-striking Mapuche Indian prisoners have agreed to end the 82-day protest after a deal was reached with Chilean officials, a mediator in the talks said late Friday. Archbishop of Concepcion Ricardo Ezzati said that of the ... (Source: Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 2010-10-02T07:54:11Z)

Royal Academy to Examine British Sculpture of the 20th Century

LONDON.- In 2011, The Royal Academy of Arts will be presenting the first exhibition for 30 years to examine British sculpture of the twentieth century. The show will represent a unique view of the development of British sculpture, exploring what we mean by ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-10-03T20:17:27Z)

MU medical school hit with new sanctions

COLUMBIA (AP) - The largest physician residency program at the University of Missouri has been put on probation by a national accreditation group. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Thursday that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ... (Source: Jefferson City News Tribune Online 2010-10-01T17:42:21Z)

MU deal changes concessions at games

University of Missouri sports fans already might have noticed an expanded selection of food choices at events this fall, the result of a new partnership between its athletic department, marketing partner Learfield Sports and food service company Levy ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-10-03T01:33:36Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 7:42 pm

South Financial shareholders OK TD Bank deal

Shareholders of The South Financial Group overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of the company by the Toronto-Dominion Bank . About 97 percent of the votes cast at a special shareholders meeting Tuesday in Greenville, S.C., where South Financial ... (Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal 2010-09-29T18:06:12Z)

UAL, Continental close deal to form No. 1 airline

CHICAGO (Reuters) - UAL Corp UAUA.O and Continental Airlines Inc CAL.N closed their merger deal on Friday to form the world's largest carrier, called United Airlines. The new holding company formed from the $3.17 billion all-stock merger is called United ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T12:05:54Z)

Budget pact would close $19 billion California deficit with spending cuts, rosy projections

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T20:54:26Z)

Southwest deal will change travel

Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran last week for $1.4 billion. When the combination is complete, fliers — especially those used to AirTran — will notice plenty of changes, from the way they book to the way they board. Here's a look at four ways ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

Chilean Archbishop: Most Mapuche prisoners end hunger strike after lengthy negotiations

SANTIAGO, Chile - Almost 30 hunger-striking Mapuche Indian prisoners have agreed to end the 82-day protest after a deal was reached with Chilean officials, a mediator in the talks said late Friday. Archbishop of Concepcion Ricardo Ezzati said that of the ... (Source: Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 2010-10-02T07:54:11Z)

Continental, United Airlines Join Together

The $3.2 billion merger deal between Continental Airlines Inc. and United Airlines Corp. has been finalized on Friday, bringing two major airlines together to work as a combined company known as United Continental Holdings Inc. But they will continue to ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-10-01T15:33:30Z)

Rollins' slam sends Phillies past Braves

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins ' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal the Atlanta Braves a potentially critical defeat, 11-5, to begin the final series of the regular season at ... (Source: TSN 2010-10-02T05:45:20Z)

Rollins slams door on Atlanta

Atlanta — Jimmy Rollins ' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal the Atlanta Braves a potentially critical defeat, 11-5, to begin the final series of the regular season at Turner Field. Rollins ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-10-02T03:50:48Z)

1,200 NASA workers to be laid off

( CNN ) -- More than 1,200 NASA workers will be laid off Friday, despite Congress passing a $19 billion budget for the space agency two days earlier. Lori Garver, NASA's deputy administrator, said Thursday she didn't believe the bill would affect planned ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-01T05:53:41Z)

Royal Academy to Examine British Sculpture of the 20th Century

LONDON.- In 2011, The Royal Academy of Arts will be presenting the first exhibition for 30 years to examine British sculpture of the twentieth century. The show will represent a unique view of the development of British sculpture, exploring what we mean by ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-10-03T20:17:27Z)

UPDATE 3-UAL, Continental close deal to form No. 1 airline

CHICAGO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - UAL Corp UAUA.O and Continental Airlines Inc CAL.N closed their merger on Friday to form the world's largest carrier, called United Airlines. The airline is a unit of United Continental Holdings Inc ( UAL.N ), the holding company ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T15:12:01Z)

NASA's future is unclear despite a new direction

WASHINGTON — A new law passed by Congress last week finally gives NASA some badly needed direction, but the future of the space agency remains bleak — at least in the near term. The bill cements a new philosophy for the agency that largely bypasses its ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-03T01:47:55Z)

6 Ways the Southwest Merger Impacts You

This low-fare, low-fee marriage could mean, yes, lower fares and lower fees for more travelers in more markets – but also more late flights, say airfare analysts. Overall, the merger may have more impact on passengers than the mega-merger of United ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-28T22:03:36Z)

What to expect from the Southwest-AirTran deal

Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran this week for $1.4 billion. When the combination is complete, fliers — especially those used to AirTran — will notice plenty of changes, from the way they book to the way they board. Here's a look at four ways ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-10-03T06:12:47Z)

UFC's marquee division gets a shakeup

A domino effect has resulted in a shakeup within the UFC's marquee division. With a recent failed drug test (elevated testosterone levels) following a near-win over UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (27-4) in August, Chael Sonnen (24-11-1) was ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-04T01:10:57Z)

Deal ready to steer NASA future

WASHINGTON — The acrimonious political schism between the White House and Congress over NASA's manned space program is poised to end Wednesday with a hard-won deal that gives President Barack Obama money for commercial spacecraft and Congress the NASA ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-28T05:28:36Z)

Canada's TD bank completes US bank deal

The chief executive of Toronto-Dominion Bank said Friday Canada's second largest bank is looking to do more acquisitions in the United States after completing the purchase of South Carolina-based South Financial Group. TD CEO Ed Clark said in an interview ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T18:03:49Z)

Brighton's Winship School blasts off with visit from NASA astronaut

Forget about the technology and engineering needed to soar into outer space. Fourth- and fifth-grade students at the Winship Elementary School in Brighton were more interested in some of the basics of exploring outer space. What kind of food do you eat ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-09-25T02:26:03Z)

Chilean Archbishop: Mapuche prisoners end strike

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Almost 30 hunger-striking Mapuche Indian prisoners have agreed to end the 82-day protest after a deal was reached with Chilean officials, a mediator in the talks said late Friday. Archbishop of Concepcion Ricardo Ezzati said that ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-02T04:40:55Z)

Striking a balance: NASA budget deal offers right flight plan for the nation's space program

It's been a bumpy ride for the newly redesigned American spaceflight program. Bolstered by the recommendations of a blue-ribbon panel, the Augustine committee, the Obama administration has attempted to turn NASA's mission emphasis from moon landings to ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-30T00:47:03Z)

CSG to buy British company in $372M deal

CSG Systems Inc. is trying to acquire a British maker of billing technology for the communications industry in a deal valued at $372 million. Douglas County-based CSG (NASDAQ: CSGS) reached agreement to acquire Intec Telecom in an all-cash offer to ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-24T20:49:36Z)

Congress backs Obama plan on NASA's future

Congress approved a blueprint for NASA's future Wednesday that extends the life of the space shuttle program for a year while backing President Barack Obama's intent to use commercial carriers to lift humans into near-Earth space. The bill passed by the ... (Source: Morning Times 2010-10-03T08:43:06Z)

National League Game Summary - Philadelphia at Atlanta

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, ... Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal ... (Source: WKYC 2010-10-02T03:36:29Z)

UN Welcomes End To Hunger Strike By Indigenous Chilean Prisoners

2 October 2010 " The United Nations today welcomed the end of a hunger strike by dozens of imprisoned members of Chile`s indigenous Mapuche community that had lasted for nearly three months. Most of the 34 prisoners in the strike agreed to end their 82-day ... (Source: Student Operated Press 2010-10-03T13:29:26Z)

TD Bank completes purchase of South Financial Group

The South Financial Group , once the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina and a longtime supporter of community and civic ventures statewide, has ceased to exist as an independent entity. Today, Carolina First bank branches opened their doors as ... (Source: Charleston Regional Business Journal 2010-10-01T19:44:02Z)

California Budget Deal Ends Impasse With Vote Expected in Days

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers came up with a compromise to close a $19.1 billion deficit and give the state a budget, ending a record three-month impasse with a vote expected next week on the spending ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

Investors OK Carolina First sale to TD Bank

Shareholders of Carolina First's owner today approved a deal to sell the struggling bank and its holding company to Canada's TD Bank Financial Group, according to a news report. The Upstate lender will be renamed TD Bank as part of the $192 million ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-09-28T17:02:57Z)

$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)

TD Bank CEO sees 'huge opportunity' for U.S. lending

Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Toronto- based lender that today completed its acquisition of South Financial Group Inc., expects a "huge opportunity" in making loans to U.S. consumers and small businesses. "The lending business in the United States is a ... (Source: Regina Leader-Post 2010-10-01T18:39:37Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 6:41 pm

"Jersey Shore" Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley's Playboy Pictures -- Final Offer

the online gossip website, Jersey Shore 's Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley just might be ready to ink a deal with Playboy for $400,000 to pose for naked picutres for the popular men's magazine. The deal isn't final but sources have told Radar Online that the offer ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-21T23:09:10Z)

BA, Iberia, American Airlines sign alliance deal

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways ( BAY.L ), American Airlines and Spanish carrier Iberia ( IBLA.MC ) have signed off on a long-awaited strategic alliance that will see them cooperate on flights between Europe and North America. "The joint business will ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-29T07:00:28Z)

'Jersey Shore' star Jenni (J-Woww) Farley negotiating $400,000 deal to pose nude for Playboy

If you think you've seen a lot of Jenni (J-Woww) Farley on television, wait until you see her in print. According to RadarOnline.com , the "Jersey Shore" star has been offered a whopping $400,000 to pose nude for Playboy. But before fans can fist pump with ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-21T15:59:40Z)

AIG, U.S. Agree on an Exit Deal; Making It Work Will Be Tougher

The U.S. government will sell off its stake in American International Group Inc., under a plan that could end the controversial bailout sooner than many thought but that remains fraught with risk. Analysts cautioned that executing the plan, which will ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-01T02:26:05Z)

6 Ways the Southwest Merger Impacts You

This low-fare, low-fee marriage could mean, yes, lower fares and lower fees for more travelers in more markets – but also more late flights, say airfare analysts. Overall, the merger may have more impact on passengers than the mega-merger of United ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-28T22:03:36Z)

Rollins' slam sends Phillies past Braves

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins ' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal the Atlanta Braves a potentially critical defeat, 11-5, to begin the final series of the regular season at ... (Source: TSN 2010-10-02T05:45:20Z)

Southwest deal will change travel

Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran last week for $1.4 billion. When the combination is complete, fliers — especially those used to AirTran — will notice plenty of changes, from the way they book to the way they board. Here's a look at four ways ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

Protect the ball, R & B stresses

George Ashcraft needed only to look at the game tape from Aug. 21 to see the No. 1 obstacle standing between the Watertown Red and Black and the chance to play for another Empire Football League championship. And it doesn't wear an opposing jersey. The ... (Source: WatertownDailyTimes.com 2010-10-03T09:04:35Z)

Supreme Court prepares to study hot-button issues

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court term, which begins tomorrow, includes cases on some of the most contested issues of the day, including protests at military funerals, support for religious schools, violent video games, DNA evidence, and prosecutorial ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-03T10:23:19Z)

Historic opportunity for Stars

PLATTSBURGH — In their two decades of existence, the Plattsburgh North Stars have never played an Empire Football League championship game at home. Tonight, the team has an opportunity to erase that statistic forever. The top-seeded Stars host Amsterdam ... (Source: Press Republican 2010-10-02T07:18:23Z)

Assad, Ahmadinejad Discuss Lebanon, Stress Need to Maintain Lebanon Calm

President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday met his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran and Syrian FM Walid Muallem said the two leaders stressed the need to maintain calm in Lebanon to prevent any unrest. Iranian media said that Iraq and Palestine ... (Source: Naharnet 2010-10-03T08:00:09Z)

Ed Devlin, pal of 'Boardwalk Empire' boss Nucky Johnson as a teenager, dies at 89

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - In the weeks before the premiere of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" series about Prohibition-era Atlantic City, Ed Devlin got to tell all his stories about palling around with the real-life star of the show, political and rackets boss Enoch ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-30T17:50:41Z)

Eyes on Kagan as controversial issues fill upcoming Supreme Court docket

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court term, which begins Monday, includes cases on some of the most contested issues of the day, including protests at military funerals, illegal immigration, support for religious schools, violent video games, DNA evidence ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-03T09:40:22Z)

Pakistan: Dozens of Europeans in terror training

Associated Press Writer= ISLAMABAD (AP) — Dozens of Muslim militants with European citizenship are believed to be hiding out in the lawless tribal area of northwestern Pakistan, Pakistani and Western intelligence officials say, training for missions that ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-03T21:00:24Z)

Jersey Shore 2 Review: Angelina Leaves For The Second Time

On the first season of Jersey Shore Angelina left the show early. She decided to return in season two, after having sexual relations with both Pauly D and The Situation. On the last episode of Jersey Shore, Angelina left again, one episode before the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-02T16:22:25Z)

AIG reaches deal to repay billions to taxpayers

NEW YORK — AIG, which became a lightning rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis. The plan announced today could return a profit to taxpayers who footed the bill ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-09-30T15:41:51Z)

$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)

Ed Devlin, pal of 'Boardwalk' boss, dies at 89

In the weeks before the premiere of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" series about Prohibition-era Atlantic City, Ed Devlin got to tell all his stories about palling around with the real-life star of the show, political and rackets boss Enoch "Nucky" Johnson. It ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T19:02:16Z)

Iranian president stops in Syria on way to UN

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Iran's president said Saturday that Middle Eastern countries will "disrupt" American and Israeli plans to change the political geography of the region, appearing to brush aside U.S. efforts to forge a regional peace deal between ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-17T23:56:52Z)

Zephyrs blanked by Plattsburgh

PLATTSBURGH - The Amsterdam Zephyrs season came to an end Saturday night with a 31-0 loss to Plattsburgh in the opening round of the Empire Football League playoffs. Amsterdam quarterback Nick Shepard completed 11 of 28 passes for 109 yards with Hasan ... (Source: Leader-Herald 2010-10-03T05:44:09Z)

Rollins slams door on Atlanta

Atlanta — Jimmy Rollins ' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal the Atlanta Braves a potentially critical defeat, 11-5, to begin the final series of the regular season at Turner Field. Rollins ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-10-02T03:50:48Z)

National League Game Summary - Philadelphia at Atlanta

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, ... Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins' third career grand slam punctuated a five-run sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies deal ... (Source: WKYC 2010-10-02T03:36:29Z)

AIG reaches deal to repay government

AIG, which became a lightning rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis. The plan announced Thursday could return a profit to taxpayers who footed the bill for AIG's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T14:37:25Z)

What to expect from the Southwest-AirTran deal

Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran this week for $1.4 billion. When the combination is complete, fliers — especially those used to AirTran — will notice plenty of changes, from the way they book to the way they board. Here's a look at four ways ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-10-03T06:12:47Z)

Justices" coming term to offer hot issues, hints of the future

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court term, which begins Monday, includes cases on some of the most contested issues of the day, including protests at military funerals, illegal immigration, support for religious schools, violent video games, DNA evidence ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-10-03T10:59:07Z)

Budget pact would close $19 billion California deficit with spending cuts, rosy projections

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T20:54:26Z)

British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines Sign Alliance Deal

The revenue-sharing alliance between British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines is finally about to begin. The airlines signed the final agreement for the venture on Wednesday, announced the British party, and they could begin sharing revenue as soon as ... (Source: Car Rentals 2010-09-30T07:35:05Z)

Ed Devlin dies, played role in real 'Boardwalk Empire'

ATLANTIC CITY - In the weeks before the premiere of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" series about Prohibition-era Atlantic City, Ed Devlin got to tell all his stories about palling around with the real-life star of the show, political and rackets boss Enoch "Nucky ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-02T07:04:04Z)

In Syria, Iranian president disparages U.S. peace efforts in Mideast

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - Iran's president said Saturday that Middle Eastern countries will "disrupt" U.S. and Israeli plans for the region, appearing to dismiss U.S. efforts to forge a regional peace deal between Israel and its Palestinian neighbors. Mahmoud ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-17T23:56:52Z)

California Budget Deal Ends Impasse With Vote Expected in Days

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers came up with a compromise to close a $19.1 billion deficit and give the state a budget, ending a record three-month impasse with a vote expected next week on the spending ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

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