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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 11:40 pm

College athletics: Pollsters weigh in on nation's best

Fuzzy or fierce? Sweet or scary? Goofy or graceful? How do you like your mascot? As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots can rev up the home crowd, intimidate an opponent or ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-23T02:00:45Z)

Unruly crowd of 400 damages cars, throws bottles at officers and injures patrons in ...

A crowd of about 400 people threw bottles at officers, damaged cars and set fires early Sunday after a festival and concert in the Old Town district, police said. Two people were thrown through a window at the Santa Fe ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-08-23T02:15:04Z)

Controversial New Book Calls Chinese Premier 'China's Best Actor'

To the Chinese, he is known affectionately as "Grandpa Wen." The new book, "China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao," authored by Yu Jie, is displayed for sale at a... The new book, "China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao," authored by ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-16T13:21:56Z)

CSU, city merge at opening night of Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest

Terrie Sakizzie stood a few feet away from his favorite band, surrounded by what he called a "mellow but powerful crowd" Friday night at the Flobots' kickoff concert for Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest in Old Town Fort ... (Source: Coloradoan 2010-08-21T14:13:16Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-22T14:55:02Z)

Fort Collins crowd clashes with officers, sets fires

FORT COLLINS - A crowd of about 400 people threw bottles at officers, damaged cars and set fires early Sunday after a festival and concert in the Old Town district, police said. Two people were thrown through ... (Source: Durango Herald 2010-08-23T05:56:59Z)

Sportswriters name WVU mascot among 12 coolest

Fuzzy or fierce? Sweet or scary? Goofy or graceful? How do you like your mascot? As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots can rev up the home crowd, intimidate an opponent or just provide ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-22T21:43:04Z)

The 12 coolest mascots in college football

Fuzzy or fierce? Sweet or scary? Goofy or graceful? How do you like your mascot? As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots can rev up the home crowd, intimidate an opponent or ... (Source: Gettysburg Times 2010-08-22T19:55:41Z)

Continued: Estate sale is a collision of self-indulgence, bad taste

JOHNS CREEK, GA. - Bit by bit, Larry Dean's life, at least as he had constructed it over the last two decades, was ebbing away. Hundreds of strangers -- many in little black cocktail dresses, some in white linen suits ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-21T21:22:46Z)

UPDATE 3-Ssangyong picks India's Mahindra as preferred bidder

SEOUL/MUMBAI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - South Korea's troubled Ssangyong Motor ( 003620.KS ) named India's Mahindra and Mahindra ( MAHM.BO ) as its preferred buyer in a deal that reinforces the growing clout of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-23T04:16:46Z)

Fantasy mega-mansion sold, to be demolished

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Bit by bit, Larry Dean's life, at least as he had constructed it over the last two decades, was ebbing away. Hundreds of strangers — many in little black cocktail dresses, some in white linen ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T08:49:58Z)

Jets reject Darrelle Revis' latest offer

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The New York Jets rejected a contract proposal made last Friday by Darrelle Revis ' agents, painting a bleak picture Monday of the contract stalemate. A grim-faced Woody Johnson said he's not ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-10T03:56:23Z)

Moving sale at Amityville horror house

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - The current owner of the house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale in New York. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial has been on the market since May, listed ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-22T19:34:13Z)

Darrelle Revis Rumored to Sign New Deal With New York Jets on Wednesday

The Darrelle Revis saga may be coming to an end, putting on a smile for the New York Jets and their fans. According to Tim Cowlishaw via his twitter account, a deal is all just about official, and may be announced ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T20:45:48Z)

A Two-Block Ride Down A Huge, Inflatable Waterslide

Tens of thousands of people in Grand Rapids, Mich., are enjoying a free ride this weekend on what organizers are calling the "world's largest" inflatable waterslide. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-23T05:14:02Z)

Officials asked to check epidemic in flood-hit China

Beijing, Aug 23 : Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday asked authorities to be prepared to check the outbreak of epidemic and ensure flow of blocked rivers, weeks after floods devastated the country's northwest part ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-08-23T06:11:18Z)

Security firms in Afghanistan draw criticism

KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai on Sunday defended his decision to disband private security firms, saying they were undermining Afghanistan's police and army and contributing to corruption. Last Monday ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-23T05:35:30Z)

KNOC Makes £1.87 Bln Hostile Bid For Dana Petroleum - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Korea National Oil Corp. or KNOC announced the terms of a cash offer to be made for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Dana Petroleum plc (DNX.L: News ). In addition, KNOC announced ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-20T09:13:49Z)

Dana to Press KNOC to Raise Takeover Offer: Report

SEOUL (Reuters) - British oil explorer Dana Petroleum will press Korea National Oil Corp to drop its 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile takeover bid and raise the offer in return for board ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-23T01:24:58Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis prepares to catch the ball during NFL football minicamp in Florham Park, N.J. Revis is holding out from training camp, locked ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

Afghan pres: Women's rights will not be sacrificed

(AP) KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's president has assured the country's women that their rights will not be sacrificed in any peace deal with the Taliban. President Hamid Karzai says in an interview ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-22T14:12:05Z)

500-foot inflatable slide set to offer thrills

Residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan will have their chance to take the ultimate thrill ride this weekend. The world's largest waterslide will be set up for anyone adventurous enough to give it a try. "It's breathtaking ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T18:48:51Z)

Mahindra & Mahindra signs MoU with Ssangyong Motor Company

2010-08-23 07:55:26 - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. signed an MoU with Ssangyong Motor Company for acquisition of majority stake. Strategic acquisition to make Mahindra & SYMC a combined force in the global SUV space August ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-23T05:49:49Z)

Afghan pres: Women's rights will not be sacrificed

KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai gave assurances Sunday that the rights of Afghan women will not be sacrificed in pursuit of a peace deal with the Taliban. In an interview with ABC News' "This ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-22T16:20:56Z)

Putting a Different Kind of Urban Decline to Use

If only the commute downtown could always be this much fun. This weekend thousands of people — provided they are at least 48 inches tall — are expected to descend into the low-lying center of Grand Rapids, Mich., on ... (Source: Star News Online 2010-08-22T20:38:38Z)

In Georgia, a Megamansion Is Finally Sold

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- Bit by bit, Larry Dean's life, at least as he had constructed it over the last two decades, was ebbing away. Hundreds of strangers and many friends -- most in black dresses or dark suits -- showed up ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-22T06:05:19Z)

Investors in the Dark on Mahindra, Ssangyong Deal

Ssangyong Thursday said the company and its lead managers plan to sign an initial pact with Mahindra by the end of August. Cash-strapped car maker Ssangyong Motor Co. on Thursday chose India's Mahindra ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-12T08:33:11Z)

KNOC not commenting on raising $2.6 billion Dana offer: source

SEOUL (Reuters) - Korea National Oil Corp is awaiting shareholder responses to its hostile $2.6 billion bid for the UK's Dana Petroleum and declined to comment on whether it would consider a higher offer in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-23T06:04:08Z)

Moving sale planned at NY's 'Amityville Horror' house — ghosts not included

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1 ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-22T18:36:57Z)

Book critical of China premier on sale in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AFP) – A controversial book that criticises China's Premier Wen Jiabao hit Hong Kong bookstores Monday, after mainland Chinese police warned its dissident author he could be thrown in jail. Yu Jie ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-16T08:28:27Z)

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