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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 11:40 pm

THIS GARAGE SALE FIND WAS REAL

The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it in Owenton ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-15T03:00:21Z)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Comedy. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Brandon Routh. (PG-13. 112 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Double Negative / Universal Pictures One of Ramona Flowers' evil ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-13T13:04:01Z)

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in Debate #2

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann is painting his rival Scott Walker as a career politician who is part of a broken governing system. OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T23:11:17Z)

Family Film Guide: "Eat Pray Love," and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"

Rated: PG-13. Suitable for: Mature tweens and up. What you should know: Julia Roberts stars in an adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's book about the year she spent in Italy, India and Indonesia after her divorce. The movie ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-13T08:24:51Z)

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,' starring Michael Cera, gleefully bridges the gap ...

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" might be the most awful thing to happen to cinema, outside of 3-D conversion or Pauly Shore, if it weren't also vibrantly funny. Because in a couple of ways, it represents the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-13T09:57:54Z)

Illinois teen shares weight struggle on TV

ATHENS, Ill. | Even though one in every three American children is overweight, it's not easy when you're one of those kids, especially in front of a nationwide audience. Scott Basso, 14, and his family are a ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-08-13T06:23:09Z)

Resilient Reds bounce back, belt Marlins

CINCINNATI -- Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

"Ant-Man" is a Heist Film

Director Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) has been promoting "Scott Pilgrim vs The World," but almost during every single interview, he is asked about Marvel's "Ant-Man" movie. Wright says that he is working on ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-14T19:58:01Z)

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' primer

3 of 19: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' director Edgar Wright previously helmed cult favorites 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz.' He is currently working on 'Them,' due out in 2011, as well as an adaptation of the comic ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T23:57:48Z)

Neumann Paints Walker As 'Career Politician' During Debate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann painted primary rival Scott Walker as a career politician Saturday who is part of a broken system of government. Neumann, a businessman and former congressman, told Walker ... (Source: WISN.com 2010-08-15T03:36:09Z)

How 'Scott Pilgrim' went from comic book to movie

Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) faces off against several evil exes of a woman he is pursuing in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.' Hollywood's obsession with comic books led to media giant Walt Disney Co.'s $4.3 ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-15T05:09:12Z)

Delhomme, Rodgers impressive in Browns' 27-24 victory

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Jake Delhomme's Cleveland Browns debut was a smashing success. No one was happier than Josh Cribbs. Delhomme led the Browns to a touchdown in his only drive and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-15T06:06:28Z)

Interview: Scott Pilgrim director Edgar Wright: Extended Edition!

Whenever you interview someone on camera, it's always a fairly short affair and I always leave with about 100 questions I didn't get to ask. Luckily, I was able to bank a lot of those questions and save them for this ... (Source: JoBlo.com 2010-08-13T17:07:24Z)

Chad Dawson vs. Jean Pascal

Here we go. Chad Dawson (29-0, 17 KOs) is clearly the best 175-pounder in the game. But he's going to have win in Jean Pascal's (25-1, 16 KOs) backyard of Montreal. This fight will be for Pascal's WBC light heavyweight ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-15T03:00:21Z)

Browns shade Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis.— Jake Delhomme's Cleveland Browns debut was a smashing success, just like what the Green Bay Packers have come to expect from Aaron Rodgers. Delhomme led the Browns to a touchdown in his ... (Source: Daily Freeman Journal 2010-08-15T05:30:41Z)

Rolen snaps slump in Reds win over Marlins

CINCINNATI (AP) - Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce homered ... (Source: Madison Courier 2010-08-14T15:11:41Z)

Illinois teen shares weight struggle on N.C.-based TV series

ATHENS, Ill. — Even though one in every three American children is overweight, it's not easy when you're one of those kids, especially in front of a nationwide audience. Scott Basso, 14, and his family are a little ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-12T10:49:12Z)

Bike sold for $5 once belonged to Floyd Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

'Expendables' and 'Eat Pray Love' score while 'Scott Pilgrim' loses a turn

Image Credit: Karen Ballard Hollywood's battle of the sexes seems to be working out well for the studios and their male- and female-focused movies. The testosterone-fueled Expendables bowed to an impressive ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-14T19:00:45Z)

WisPolitics.com: Neumann, Walker debate experience before Tea Party crowd

OCONOMOWOC--GOP gubernatorial candidates Scott Walker and Mark Neumann sharply contrasted their experience during a debate before several hundred Tea Party activists today. Neumann repeatedly railed on career politicians ... (Source: WisPolitics.com 2010-08-15T05:02:03Z)

Metro East family hopes TV show helps teen with weight problems

Even though one in every three American children is overweight, it's not easy when you're one of those kids, especially in front of a nationwide audience. Scott Basso, 14, of Athens, and his family are a ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-15T05:09:12Z)

Rolen sparks Reds to 7-2 win over Marlins

CINCINNATI (AP) — Scott Rolen and the Cincinnati Reds wasted no time putting that ugly St. Louis Cardinals series behind them. Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-15T04:47:44Z)

Jean Pascal Shocks Chad Dawson by 11th-Round Technical Decision

WBC light heavyweight (175 pounds) champion Jean Pascal of Canada out-hustled visiting southpaw WBC interim titlist Chad Dawson in Saturday night's HBO-televised bout on the way to an 11th-round, technical ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-15T03:57:37Z)

A charmer, 'Scott Pilgrim' certainly knows how to entertain a crowd (video)

MOVIE REVIEW-Title: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"-Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin-Director: Edgar Wright-Rating: PG-13-Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-15T06:20:47Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

Worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You will believe that Michael Cera can kick some serious ass. Seriously. The wispy ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-13T15:41:30Z)

In theaters this weekend: Michael Cera is 'Scott Pilgrim', action stars dominate 'The Expendables'

Poster from Universal Studios Some highly anticipated movies for people of all tastes hit theaters this weekend. There's something for comic fans, action lovers, and literature buffs. Read about those new releases and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Team RSR Fight Picks: Chad Dawson Vs Jean Pascal

This Saturday, arguably the world's two best light heavyweights will battle for the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship and the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Chad Dawson is the consensus #1 ranked 175 pound fight in the ... (Source: Ringside Report 2010-08-13T04:28:37Z)

Sound Off: Scott Pilgrim vs the World - What Did You Think?

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's here, it's finally here, after so many years of waiting! Edgar Wright's epicly epic adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved comic book series Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-14T09:06:37Z)

Cleveland Browns first-teamers acquitted themselves fairly well in first half: Grossi ...

• The Packers scored their second TD on a two-yard run by backup fullback John Kuhn. The 250-pound Kuhn bounced off Scott Fujita at the 2, and then bounced off T.J. Ward at the 1. Ward couldn't get leverage ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-15T04:26:15Z)

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