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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 8:40 pm

Wisconsin Pro-Life Gov Candidates Scott Walker, Mark Neumann Lead Barrett

Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- Republican front-runner Scott Walker and former Congressman Mark Neumann, the other GOP hopeful, both lead pro-abortion Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the race to be Wisconsin's ... (Source: LifeNews.com 2010-08-12T17:22:54Z)

Flugtag lands with splash in Long Beach

LONG BEACH -- One by one, the makeshift flying machines took to a 30-foot-high pier built above Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor and attempted to defy gravity as they sailed off the end of the platform. Time and again ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-22T20:45:48Z)

Masked Rider one of 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: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-22T15:45:09Z)

Baker's 7 Shutout Innings Leads Twins Over Angels

Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Sunday night. Danny Valencia homered for the Twins, who took two of three from ... (Source: WCCO 2010-08-23T03:12:20Z)

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1. Dario Franchitti 85 laps; 2. Will Power 85; 3. Helio Castroneves 85; 4. Alex Tagliani 85; 5. Scott Dixon 85; 6. Ryan Briscoe 85; 7. Raphael Matos 85; 8. Simona de Silvestro 85; 9. Marco Andretti 85; 10 ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-09T09:34:01Z)

12 coolest mascots (not named YoUDee)

As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots can rev up the home crowd, intimidate an opponent or just provide a few laughs. With help from the AP's college football poll voters, we ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-22T07:45:32Z)

Twins 4, Angels 0

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Sunday night. Danny Valencia homered for the ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-23T02:00:45Z)

Bourjos lifts Angels past Twins

MINNEAPOLIS - Peter Bourjos hit his first major-league home run and had a triple and four RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. The speedy centerfielder ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-22T07:02:35Z)

Regal Tigers put pedal to metal in second half

PETAL - For a half, the new Petal Stadium looked just as good as advertised. And South Panola didn't. But once the Tigers got going, they looked just as plush as the Panthers' $7 million complex. Led by an ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-08-22T19:55:41Z)

Man charged with improper sanitation, ventilation for cats

On June 23, 2008, police entered the home of brothers Allan C. Roach, 57, and Scott P. Roach to find hardwood floors covered in urine stains, feces throughout the home and a sewage backup in the basement ... (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Flugtag soars on inventive silliness

It was the ultimate test of skill, smarts and silliness as human-powered flying machines sailed off a 30-foot deck into Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach at the Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday. An estimated 105,000 ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-22T14:40:43Z)

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)

Man who lived with 178 cats, and a refrigerator full of dead kittens, charged with ...

On June 23, 2008, police entered the home of brothers Allan C. Roach, 57, and Scott P. Roach to find hardwood floors covered in urine stains, feces throughout the home and a sewage backup in the basement, according to ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

Potash Corp's hunt for alternative bids may lead to China

Potash is soliciting alternative bidders willing to pay more than the $130 a share offered by BHP, the world's largest mining company, one source close to the matter said. The source said Potash Corp was confident ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

105,000 Spectators Crowd Into Long Beach for Red Bull Flugtag Girl Power Reigns as ...

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/10 -- Red Bull Flugtag brought many things to Long Beach today: the Spruce Goose, the Jetsons, the Flintstones and more than 105,000 spectators. The crowd was so enormous that the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-22T10:58:49Z)

IndyCar Points Leaders

Through Aug. 8 1. Will Power, 461. 2. Dario Franchitti, 420. 3. Scott Dixon, 379. 4. Ryan Briscoe, 352. 5. Helio Castroneves, 340. 6. Ryan Hunter-Reay, 336. 7. Tony Kanaan, 304. 8. Marco Andretti, 266. 9. Justin Wilson ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-09T16:00:34Z)

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 2010-08-23T02:36:33Z)

Poll: McCollum builds his lead as Scott burns cash

TALLAHASSEE – Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary warped past the $70 million mark in campaign spending this weekend, as Attorney General Bill McCollum and Naples investor Rick Scott barnstormed into Tuesday ... (Source: Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com 2010-08-22T02:01:57Z)

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)

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FOND DU LAC - A Wisconsin man is accused of neglecting 178 cats and keeping dead kittens wrapped in foil in his refrigerator. Allan C. Roach faces 20 misdemeanor charges. He was charged earlier this week with 10 counts ... (Source: WJFW-TV 2010-08-22T20:38:38Z)

Despite $50 million investment, Rick Scott still lags in governor's race

TALLAHASSEE — Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary warped past the $70 million mark in campaign spending this weekend, as Attorney General Bill McCollum and Naples investor Rick Scott barnstormed into ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-22T12:03:14Z)

Petal hosts South Panola tonight

The Petal Panthers will christen their new football stadium at 7:30 tonight when they host the South Panola Tigers. A large crowd is expected to attend tonight's game at the new 8,500-seat stadium. Advance ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-08-21T11:28:38Z)

JPMorgan's Henderson Says China May Rival BHP Bid for Potash

Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Ian Henderson, manager of $7 billion in resource assets at JPMorgan Chase & Co., said China may bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., after a $40 billion BHP Billiton Ltd. offer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-19T13:39:51Z)

REFILE-WRAPUP 4-Potash hunt for richer bid may lead to China

SYDNEY/TORONTO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Potash Corp's search for buyers willing to top BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer for the world's largest fertilizer firm could encourage Chinese firms to join the fray ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-20T09:56:46Z)

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 2010-08-22T15:59:28Z)

Big crowd watches South Panola beat Petal

PETAL – For about one half of football the dream of a colossal upset lived for the Petal Panthers. Then reality stepped into play in the form of Qyen Griffin. The senior running back for South Panola ran all ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-08-22T16:06:37Z)

GOP governor hopefuls Mark Neumann and Scott Walker cite differences

Neumann, a businessman and former congressman, told Walker he chose "an honorable profession" by serving 16 years in the Wisconsin Assembly and as Milwaukee County's top executive. But he repeatedly told the ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-15T09:19:44Z)

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)

GOP Republican governor candidate Scott Walker would give back $810M for high-speed rail

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker says he's so opposed to high-speed rail that if he's elected, he'll give back every cent in federal funding earmarked for the project. The ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

IRL-Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Results

1. (1) Will Power, Dallara-Honda, 75, Running. 2. (6) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 75, Running. 3. (3) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 75, Running. 4. (5) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 75, Running. 5. (2) Helio ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-23T00:42:01Z)

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