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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 4:40 am

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)

Expendables' poised for big action at the box office

Eat Pray Love' must draw more than just the book's fans Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat Pray Love" have bought some 8 million copies of the magazine writer's chronicle of self-discovery, love and forgiveness ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-13T06:01:41Z)

Teen Shooting Victim Laid to Rest

Friends, family and strangers poured into a northeast Houston church to say good-bye to 14-year-old Shatavia Anderson. Her funeral was held Saturday morning at the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church on Lockwood Drive. Some ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T04:11:56Z)

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)

Illegal immigrant deported twice confessed to killing 14-year-old girl in Texas

HOUSTON—The family of a 14-year-old girl who was murdered last weekend showed up in court Friday. Although the two suspects charged in the crime didn't physically appear in court, both were assigned ... (Source: AZFamily 2010-08-15T08:43:57Z)

HORSE RACING: Sidney's Candy sets Del Mar turf record in La Jolla Handicap win

DEL MAR - Heavy favorite Sidney's Candy led from gate to wire and set a Del Mar turf course record in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap on Saturday, the 3-year-old colt's first win since finishing 17th in the ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-08-15T05:02:03Z)

Halladay deals loss to Mets

NEW YORK — Roy Halladay has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for years. Now that he's in the National League, he's also figuring out how to hit. Good thing, too. The rest of the Phillies haven ... (Source: Daily Freeman 2010-08-15T07:03:44Z)

Mets' defense helps Halladay, Phillies

NEW YORK — Roy Halladay has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for years. Now that he's in the National League, he's also figuring out how to hit. Good thing, too. The rest of the Phillies haven't ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-15T06:27:57Z)

Princely fine issued for YouTube toad-kissing in Davenport

Davenport, Ia. — An Iowa restaurant owner says he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-08-12T11:39:18Z)

DEL MAR: Sidney's Candy does dad proud

DEL MAR -- Candy Ride was the star of the show on Saturday at Del Mar, even though he was at Lane's End Farm in Versailles, Ky. The winner of the 2003 Pacific Classic, Candy Ride sired the winner of the last ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-15T03:43:18Z)

Deaths of 2 northeast Nevada miners confirmed, IDs made

The victims were identified by Barrick Gold of North America as Daniel Patrick Noel, 47, and Ethan Joel Schorr, 38, both of Spring Creek. Noel is survived by his wife and three children, while Schorr is ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-15T08:36:48Z)

Was use of deadly force justified?

Only Duluth police officer Jeffrey Keast knows to what extent he feared for his life or health as 17-year-old Joseph "Joey" Carl attacked his squad car with a baseball bat. Keast attempted to back the car away only ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-15T06:06:28Z)

Davenport restaurant ticketed for frog incident

An Iowa restaurant owner says he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and called in the chef and owner ... (Source: WHBF TV 2010-08-12T19:03:07Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

Horse Racing Capsules: Sidney's Candy wins La Jolla Handicap at Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Heavy favorite Sidney's Candy led from gate to wire and set a Del Mar turf course record in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap Saturday, the 3-year-old colt's first win since finishing ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-15T11:07:07Z)

Halladay pitches Phillies past Mets

Associated Press, NEW YORK — Roy Halladay has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for years. Now that he's in the National League, he's also figuring out how to hit. Good thing, too. The rest of ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-15T06:27:57Z)

Duluth teen shooting case to be handled in Scott County

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The decision of whether to charge a Duluth police officer who shot and killed a teen earlier this month will fall to the Scott County Attorney. DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The decision of whether to ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-08-14T20:12:20Z)

Cincinnati Reds rebound behind Scott Rolen

Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with 3 hits, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday. Jay Bruce homered and drove in 3 runs, and Joey Votto drove in 2 runs as ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-14T04:56:04Z)

Duluth shooting case to be handled in Scott County

The decision of whether to charge a Duluth police officer who shot and killed a teen earlier this month will fall to the Scott County Attorney. The Aug. 5 shooting happened in St. Louis County. But county ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-14T23:32:46Z)

It's worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

Remember the tagline from "Superman" - "You will believe a man can fly?" "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-08-14T23:47:05Z)

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)

'The Expendables' rocks Planet Hollywood; 'Peepshow' takes on an Angelic pinch-hitter

Fittingly, on Wednesday night at Planet Hollywood, the stars of "The Expendables" walked across a carpet approximately the color of blood. This is the bloodiest, most violent movie you will ever see. There ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-13T09:00:38Z)

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)

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: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-12T12:22:15Z)

Remains of 2 Nev. miners are found

RENO - Searchers in Nevada found the remains of two miners at the bottom of a gold-mine shaft, company officials said Saturday, after crews worked for more than 32 hours to safely access the area 1,300 feet ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-15T08:22:29Z)

Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidates Scott Walker, Mark Neumann prepare to debate

Polls show voters so far are paying little attention as Walker, the Milwaukee County executive and favorite of the Republican Party, duels with Neumann, a former two-term congressman who emphasizes his ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-06T09:08:56Z)

GOP governor candidates Mark Neumann, Scott Walker express similar views in debate

MADISON -- Republican candidates for governor Scott Walker and Mark Neumann drew few contrasts Friday in the first of three debates before the Sept. 14 primary. Both candidates were united in their opposition ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-08-07T09:29:14Z)

Davenport chef in trouble for video antics

The Scott County Health Department is hopping mad at a local chef who licked toads in his restaurant kitchen — and is seen doing so on YouTube. Health inspectors have fined the owner of Davenport's Osaka ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-08-12T14:38:16Z)

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)

GOP governor hopefuls Mark Neumann and Scott Walker cite differences

OCONOMOWOC — 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 ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-15T09:19:44Z)

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