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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 3:40 pm

Millen: Birds' success will hinge on O-line

FILE - This July 30, 2010, file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles' Kevin Kolb at the NFL football team's training camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. Eagles coach Andy Reid likes how first-year starter ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-10T02:59:07Z)

Should Robert Gibbs resign?

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has been in the hot seat since starting a feud with President Obama's liberal critics. Gibbs told The Hill newspaper that people on the "professional Left" were ignoring Obama's ... (Source: The Week Magazine 2010-08-11T23:57:48Z)

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

"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)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former chief ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-14T00:09:44Z)

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Notebook

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: Welcome to final eliminations day at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, and I hope you brought your jackets. It's brisk out there today – 62 degrees at 9 o'clock – and headed ... (Source: NHRA.com 2010-08-15T14:13:14Z)

Rams, RB Westbrook not close to deal

The St. Louis Rams ' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Get all the breaking news from NFL training camps and preseason right here . Kevin ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-15T00:37:11Z)

FDA okays 'ella' as 5-day emergency contraceptive

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration Friday approved a controversial new form of emergency contraception that can prevent a pregnancy for as many as five days after sex. The decision to allow the ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-08-15T14:20:23Z)

Rams: Deal for running back Brian Westbrook not close

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Kevin Demoff, vice president of football operations, said before Saturday night's ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-15T00:15:43Z)

Bike bought for $5 at yard sale belonged to Floyd Landis

The bicycle at a Kentucky yard sale had two flat tires, broken pedals and carried a $5 price tag. That didn't stop Greg Estes from buying the bike in hopes of flipping it for a small profit. He should get his wish, to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T00:46:43Z)

Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line posing major question for coach Andy Reid

When Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid says "from the offensive viewpoint, we have to do a better job," like he did Saturday, he's really only talking about one problem spot. Quarterback? No way. Kevin Kolb ... (Source: LehighValleyLive.com 2010-08-08T08:59:25Z)

BOX OFFICE: Scott Pilgrim can't defeat the ultimate 'evil' ex: The Ex-pendables

For its debut weekend, at least, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" has bob-ombed at the box office. Edgar Wright's inventive film based on the Bryan Lee O'Malley graphic novel has a great pedigree and a killer fanbase and ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-15T21:29:53Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO

Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former chief revenue ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-14T00:24:03Z)

Jamaal Jackson, Todd Herremans return

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles center Jamaal Jackson and guard Todd Herremans were both taken off the physically unable to perform list as the team returned to practice at Lehigh University on Sunday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

Kalitta overtakes Bernstein in Top Fuel

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Doug Kalitta took the top qualifying spot in Top Fuel at the NHRA Nationals on Saturday. His pass of 3.842 seconds at 305.49 mph moved him past overnight leader Brandon Bernstein. Ashley Force Hood ... (Source: WDAY 2010-08-15T16:36:24Z)

Andy Murray defeats Rafael Nadal in Toronto semifinal

Meanwhile, it was another rough day for Danica Patrick , who went down a lap to the leaders early on and struggled to a 27th-place finish. In six Nationwide series starts this season, Patrick's best finish is 24th at ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-15T04:04:47Z)

'FarmVille' maker Zynga hires ex-MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as business operations ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-14T00:16:54Z)

Andy Pettitte rejoins Yankees for evaluation

Pettitte has been on the disabled list since July 19. Trying to come back from a strain in the left groin, he was bothered by soreness when he threw 50 pitches in a simulated game in Tampa. Pettitte says he ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-15T11:14:16Z)

Business Highlights

Auto sales boost otherwise weak retail sector WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing economic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs stands by remarks on liberals - sort of

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Wednesday he might have said things differently when he lashed out at liberals he called the "professional left" and suggested some of them should be drug ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-11T19:25:47Z)

AP Source: GM likely to file papers next week for public stock offering; sale date not decided

DETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the matter says General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes the plan to sell shares to the public. The person says the company planned to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T18:04:40Z)

Florida Rep. Alan Grayson: Robert Gibbs Is 'Bozo,' Should Be Fired

If White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs didn't think he'd stir things up Tuesday when he said some left-wing critics of the Obama administration "ought to be drug tested," he does now. Rep. Alan Grayson (D ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-08-12T12:29:25Z)

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)

FDA approves 'ella' for use as emergency contraception

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a controversial new form of emergency contraception that can prevent a pregnancy for as many as five days after sex. The decision to allow the sale of the pill, which ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T22:43:50Z)

Rams: Deal for Westbrook not close

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Kevin Demoff, vice president of football operations, said before Saturday ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-15T13:01:39Z)

Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte not ready to come off the disabled list

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Left-hander Andy Pettitte rejoined the Yankees yesterday to meet with trainers after experiencing soreness during a simulated game Friday. On the disabled list since July 19, Pettitte was ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-15T07:18:03Z)

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 2010-08-15T20:39:47Z)

Yankees' Andy Pettitte has setback in simulated game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte had a setback in a simulated game Friday and will join the team Saturday in Kansas City for further evaluations. Manager Joe Girardi said Pettitte could only ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-13T23:26:47Z)

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)

It's worth seeing 'Scott Pilgrim' take 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 butt. Seriously ... (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2010-08-15T10:09:51Z)

GM likely to file IPO papers next week

GM likely to file IPO papers next week: General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes its plan to sell shares to the public, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The Detroit ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-14T12:27:03Z)

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