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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 12:41 pm

NKY Man Finds Bike Worth Thousands In Yard Sale

WLWT.com Everyone hopes to find a treasure at a garage sale, but almost no one ever does. But in Owenton, Greg Estes appears to be an exception to the rule. Estes told an Owenton newspaper that a $5 bike he bought at the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T18:10:38Z)

Joy of six as Chelsea destroy Baggies

Florent Malouda set the Blues on their way after only six minutes at Stamford Bridge, with Drogba's free-kick extending the lead on the stroke of half-time. It was more one-way traffic after the restart, as the Ivory ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-08-14T19:07:54Z)

Blackpool beats Wigan 4-0 on topflight return

LONDON—Blackpool returned to the top flight of English soccer for the first time in 39 years and won 4-0 at Wigan on Saturday's opening day of the Premier League season. Gary Taylor-Fletcher put the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-14T17:42:00Z)

Drogba fires Chelsea to crushing win over West Brom

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Champions Chelsea demolished West Bromwich Albion 6-0 on Saturday, shrugging off poor pre-season form to launch their Premier League campaign in style. Didier Drogba grabbed a hat-trick and ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-14T18:32:07Z)

Auction offers pieces of country for conservation

ROYALTON — For $275, you can bid to adopt a purebred ram from Fat Rooster Farm and help its owners for a day during lambing season. For $1,375, you can bid on helping create habitat for the chestnut-sided warbler and ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-08-14T18:46:26Z)

Scott Rolen collects 3 hits to spark Cincinnati Reds to 7-2 win over Florida 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: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

Auction links donors with landscapes

ROYALTON, Vt. — For $275, you can bid to adopt a purebred ram from Fat Rooster Farm and help its owners for a day during lambing season. For $1,375, you can bid on helping create habitat for the chestnut-sided warbler ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-14T06:14:49Z)

Bicycle Floyd Landis once crashed in mountain race sells for $5 at Kentucky yard sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T21:53:44Z)

FDA approves ella as 5-day-after emergency contraceptive

The Food and Drug Administration approved a controversial new form of emergency contraception Friday that can prevent a pregnancy as many as five days after sex. The decision to allow the sale of the pill, which will be ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-14T17:34:51Z)

Pro-Lifers Blast FDA Approval of 'Abortion Drug' Ella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the sale and use of an "emergency contraceptive" that opponents are calling the "new abortion drug." Related Health Care Bill Passes; Pro-Lifers Not ... (Source: Christian Post 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

Wigan 0 Blackpool 4: Marlon Harewood at the double as Tangerines make dream start to ...

Blackpool towered over the Premier League after a sensational return to top flight life as they destroyed hapless Wigan. The team Ian Holloway has constructed on half a shoe-string proved to be too well organised, too ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-08-14T16:16:06Z)

Blackpool sacrifices glamor for shot at points in Premier League debut against Wigan

LONDON — Blackpool's first topflight match since 1971 is not the glamorous English Premier League debut fans were dreaming of when the Tangerines were promoted in May. At least Saturday's short trip to Wigan ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-13T10:55:10Z)

Brazil Petrobras 2Q Net Seen Higher As Share Offer Looms

RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Brazilian state-run energy company Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, will likely report slightly higher year-on-year net profits in the second quarter, but ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-12T14:59:44Z)

Brazil Petrobras CFO: No Impact On Output From Platform Shutdown

RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Oil production at Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, won't be affected by this week's forced shutdown of an offshore platform, CFO ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-14T00:02:35Z)

Scott Rolen snaps out of slump as Reds beat Marlins 7-2

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 Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

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)

Stallone premieres "The Expendables" in London along with Dolph Lundgren, Jason ...

LONDON — Sylvester Stallone premiered his new movie "The Expendables" in London Monday after touring two other European capitals with some of his action-hero studded cast. Dolph Lundgren and Jason Statham, two of a ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-09T20:25:25Z)

Ella Wins FDA Approval

Much controversy has swirled around the birth control pill ella™ (ulipristal acetate) which prevents pregnancy when taken orally within five days after a contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. The Food and ... (Source: Food Consumer 2010-08-14T15:11:41Z)

"Scott Pilgrim": Michael Cera gets comic-book soul

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: San Francisco Weekly 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Blame Stallone for The Expendables'

Jason Statham gives the best performance. Dolph Lundgren gets the best character arc. Terry Crews gets the best gun. Jet Li gets the best kill (you'll know it when you see it). Arnold Schwarzenegger gets the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-12T12:15:06Z)

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 2010-08-13T14:37:05Z)

Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds snap slumps; Volquez quiets Florida

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: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-14T10:39:40Z)

Rangers see off Kilmarnock

Kenny Miller and Steven Naismith were both on the scoresheet for the Scottish champions as Rangers started the defence of their title with a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock. Walter Smith's men were under pressure to open ... (Source: FIFA.com 2010-08-14T17:27:41Z)

'Expendables' tops Friday B.O.

The action hero is back. Sly Stallone and the crew of "The Expendables" helped the film take the No. 1 spot at Friday B.O. A cast that includes an assortment of butt-kicking actors -- Jason Statham, Jet Li ... (Source: Variety 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

Blackpool returns to English elite with 4-0 Premier League win at Wigan; Rangers ...

LONDON – Blackpool returned to the top flight of English soccer for the first time in 39 years and won 4-0 at Wigan on Saturday's opening day of the Premier League season. Gary Taylor-Fletcher put the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-14T17:56:19Z)

Blackpool marks return to English football elite with 4-0 Premier League win at Wigan

LONDON — Blackpool won its first game in England's topflight since 1971 when it won 4-0 at Wigan on Saturday's opening day of the Premier League season. Gary Taylor-Fletcher put the Tangerines ahead in the ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

Brazil Petrobras 2Q Profit, Refining Operations Lag Global Rivals

RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, failed to match the double-digit profit gains posted by rivals in the second quarter as higher ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-14T00:59:51Z)

Auction to offer pieces of country for conservation

ROYALTON -- For $275, you can bid to adopt a purebred ram from Fat Rooster Farm and help its owners for a day during lambing season. For $1,375, you can bid on helping create habitat for the chestnut-sided ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-14T03:08:42Z)

Update: Chelsea-WBA 1-0 (Malouda 5')

Chelsea unggul cepat di menit ke-5. Florent Malouda memanfaatkan bola eksekusi tendangan bebas Didier Drogba yang gagal diantisipasi dengan sempurna oleh Scott Carson. Juara bertahan, Chelsea, memulai petualangan Premier ... (Source: Bola Sportsline 2010-08-14T16:37:35Z)

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)

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