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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 8:40 pm

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)

Family celebrates life of slain teen at funeral

A week after she was gunned down while walking home, Houston 14-year-old Shatavia Anderson was laid to rest on Saturday. Although mourners are still struggling to cope with the teen's death, they focused on ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-15T02:24:34Z)

'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 2010-08-14T17:06:13Z)

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)

Scott leads McCollum in Florida GOP governor's race

TALLAHASSEE _ Rick Scott leads the Republican primary for governor in a new statewide poll thanks to his massive TV ad buys and the old maxim: It's the economy, stupid. Despite lingering questions about his ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-14T21:31:04Z)

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 2010-08-15T00:51:30Z)

Teen Victim's Father Deals With Anger, Grief

The father of a 14-year-old girl who was shot to death said that he is dealing with overwhelming grief and outrage that one of her accused killers was in the United States illegally. Melvin Alvarado, 22, and Johnathan ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T17:42:00Z)

CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme 1064 Intel Core i7 930(2

The HP OfficeJet Pro helps you create professional quality marketing materials for 50% less cost per page than laser! Put the OfficeJet Pro to work for your business and save! Save now with the best deals from CDW Save ... (Source: Desktop Review 2010-08-14T10:18:12Z)

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)

Canon Pixma iX7000 - Our printer deal of the week

The staff of PrinterComparison.com has scoured sites and weekly ads for the best combination of affordability and functions to find our "deal of the week." For the week of August 8, J&R.com has the Canon Pixma iX7000 for ... (Source: PrinterComparison.com 2010-08-10T17:25:17Z)

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)

The Expendables Blow Up Scott Pilgrim At The US Box Office

Sylvester Stallone and his merry bunch of killing machines made an explosive debut at the US box office this weekend, taking an estimated $35 million and leaving poor old Scott Pilgrim for dead. According to Exhibitor ... (Source: The Celebrity Truth 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

Five catches, one concussion in Sicko's NFL debut

University of New Hampshire product Scott Sicko sustained a concussion during Sunday night's preseason opener with the Dallas Cowboys, during a game where he caught a team-high five passes for 44 yards in a 16-7 win over ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-10T06:05:14Z)

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)

House speaker: GOP will lose governor race if Rick Scott wins primary

6:36 P.M. — TALLAHASSEE — Just as Republican Rick Scott went on TV to complain about Tallahassee insiders today, House Speaker Larry Cretul warned that the GOP will lose the governor's race if Scott is ... (Source: News-Press 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

Potential roster moves for Cowboys

The Cowboys held some closed door meetings on Monday, nothing unusual, because the team is talking about its roster. With three tight ends out, John Phillips (knee), Kevin Brock (ankle) and Scott Sicko (concussion), it ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-10T15:16:26Z)

Training camp in Oxnard opens with perfect weather but injured tight ends still out

"A lot of players would like to live here, that's for sure," said Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips. "It's nice out here, except they almost got hit by a golf ball so you've got to watch out for that. It's a nice place to ... (Source: WFAA 2010-08-15T02:46:02Z)

Boxing In Canada: Pascal vs. Dawson In Montreal WBC Title Fight

Tonight at the Bell Centre in Montreal, local hero Jean Pascal defends his WBC light heavyweight belt against former WBC and IBF champ Chad Dawson. The occasion marks the first time in over two years and four bouts that ... (Source: SaddoBoxing.com 2010-08-15T00:37:11Z)

Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim vs The World and The Expendables hit theaters this ...

Based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert , Julia Roberts is a happily married woman who realizes that her life is not going in the right direction and vows to change it at all cost. Her adventure takes her around the ... (Source: WUSA 2010-08-13T11:02:20Z)

Rick Scott leads Bill McCollum by 10 points in new Times/Herald/Bay News 9 poll

TALLAHASSEE — Rick Scott leads the Republican primary for governor in a new statewide poll thanks to his massive TV ad buys and the old maxim: It's the economy, stupid. Despite lingering questions about his ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-15T03:14:40Z)

Watch Dawson vs Pascal live boxing streaming online free

Click here to watch online: http://tinyurl.com/25f9b6a Chad Dawson takes on Jean Pascal this Saturday night in a light heavyweight fight at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Pascal will be putting ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-15T00:37:11Z)

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)

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 2010-08-15T00:37:11Z)

Hundreds Gather For Shatavia Anderson's Funeral

HOUSTON - Dozens of family and friends said good-bye to Shatavia Anderson at her funeral on Saturday. The 14-year-old was murdered in North Houston, and her body was discovered not far from her home last ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-08-15T01:20:08Z)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: Review By Yentz

"... I enjoyed my time with it, but much like Inception--I've seen it, and now, I can't imagine investing in it anytime soon..." - Yentz Not having read Bryan lee O'Malley's graphic novelization of the Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: MovieWeb 2010-08-15T02:17:24Z)

Daily Deal - Dell V313 Printer - Print, Copy, Scan

The HP OfficeJet Pro helps you create professional quality marketing materials for 50% less cost per page than laser! Put the OfficeJet Pro to work for your business and save! Save now with the best deals from CDW Save ... (Source: PrinterComparison.com 2010-08-14T12:19:53Z)

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)

NKY Man Finds Bike Worth Thousands In Yard Sale

WLWT.com Greg Estes isn't an avid cyclist or even a professional yard-sale hunter. He just saw a good deal and an opportunity to make a little bit of money. Little did Estes know that the shiny, aluminum mountain bike he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T23:39:55Z)

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)

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)

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