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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 9:39 am

Ousted USDA employee to meet Tues. with Vilsack

EPES, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod on Saturday said she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Mrs. Sherrod was ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-22T15:45:09Z)

Shirley Sherrod to Meet With USDA About Job Offer

EPES, Ala. (Aug. 22) --Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-22T11:20:17Z)

Sherrod, NAACP chief publicly reconcile in Epes

Sherrod was relieved of her duties as director of the USDA's rural development office in Georgia after a portion of her remarks at an NAACP gathering surfaced. The video, edited and posted on the Internet by ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-08-22T09:04:17Z)

Afghan president pledges that women's rights will not be sacrificed for peace with ...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — 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 aired Sunday on ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-08-22T13:36:18Z)

Auto rental firms to offer electric cars; Uproar erupts over storage of revealing ...

As early as January, electric cars will be available at the nation's two largest auto rental companies. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest car rental firm, has unveiled plans to offer about 500 Nissan Leaf ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-21T21:08:27Z)

Townhall News Afghan pres: Women's rights will not be sacrificed

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 aired Sunday on ABC News' "This ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-22T13:43:27Z)

Salinger toilet on sale for $1 million

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-22T07:59:51Z)

Paterson Says Islamic Group Won't Relocate Mosque

Albany, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson says developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near ground zero have rejected his offer to help them find a different site Paterson said ... (Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR 2010-08-12T00:55:04Z)

Werder swoop to bring in Wesley

Werder Bremen have moved to fill the void left by the sale of Mesut Ozil to Real Madrid by signing Brazilian midfielder Wesley from Santos. The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the north German side after ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-08-20T23:54:17Z)

Famed author's toilet for sale

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white ... (Source: Waterbury Republican-American 2010-08-22T07:52:42Z)

Travel briefs: Rental cars, body scans, bereavement fares, Mexico plans

As early as January, electric cars will be available at the nation's two largest auto rental companies. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest car rental firm, unveiled plans last week to offer about 500 Nissan ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-22T05:00:54Z)

Mesut Oezil completes Madrid move on 6-year deal

MADRID (AP) — Germany playmaker Mesut Oezil has completed his move to Real Madrid after passing a routine medical. Oezil has agreed to a six-year deal in a transfer from Bundesliga club Werder Bremen worth a reported ... (Source: PennLive.com 2010-08-18T14:38:18Z)

Sherrod Meeting With US Ag Secretary To Discuss New Job

EPES, Ala. -- Shirley Sherrod said Saturday she plans to meet with U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Tom Vilsack next week to discuss a new job offer after a conservative blogger's video clip made her ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-08-22T13:57:46Z)

Wages of sin pay off for mutual fund manager

BOSTON -- So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-22T03:49:19Z)

Penguins, former Flyer agree on one-year deal

The Penguins signed forward Arron Asham to a one-year contract Friday that is worth $700,000. Asham played with the Philadelphia Flyers the past two seasons. He had 24 points on 10 goals and 14 assists, along with 126 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-21T04:11:59Z)

Sherrod plans meeting with US ag secretary Tuesday

EPES, Ala. — Shirley Sherrod said Saturday she plans to meet with U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Tom Vilsack next week to discuss a new job offer after a conservative blogger's video clip made her appear racist ... (Source: Tifton Gazette 2010-08-22T12:39:02Z)

Bremen fill Ozil void with signing of Wesley

Werder Bremen have moved quickly to fill the void left by the sale of Mesut Ozil to Real Madrid by signing Brazilian midfielder Wesley from Santos. Wesley, 23, has signed a four-year contract with the north ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-21T09:34:06Z)

NY Gov. David Paterson says Islamic group won't relocate mosque away from ground zero

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson said Wednesday that developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near ground zero have rejected his offer to help them find a different site. While ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-08-12T00:40:45Z)

NY mosque developers: No meeting set with governor

Developers of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near ground zero say they never planned to meet with New York Gov. David Paterson over his offer to help find an alternate site. The developers from the ... (Source: Fort Mill Times 2010-08-22T15:23:40Z)

Penguins sign ex-Flyer Asham to one-year deal

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed former Flyers forward Arron Asham to a $700,000, one-year contract. Asham, a physical player who is considered an underrated shooter, had 10 goals, 14 assists ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-22T07:45:32Z)

Afghan pres: Women's rights will not be sacrificed

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 Week with Christiane Amanpour ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-22T15:52:18Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Signing Arron Asham Really a Bad Thing?

The Pittsburgh Penguins dipped into the free agent market yesterday and recruited the services of Arron Asham for the upcoming season. Asham signed a one-year deal with the Pens for 700K. The question most Pens' fans ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T03:20:41Z)

Dealer selling reclusive Salinger's toilet

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Until his death earlier this year, reclusive author J.D. Salinger managed to keep his life private by shunning his fans. But with his passing, mementos claiming ties to the literary giant's ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-22T06:26:48Z)

Smoking and drinking offer stock choices

That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices such as smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart's aptly named Vice Fund is beating the ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T10:23:01Z)

Car rental companies to offer electric Nissan Leafs

Beginning as early as January, electric cars will be available at the nation's two largest auto rental companies. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest car rental firm, unveiled plans last week to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T02:46:00Z)

Shirley Sherrod To Meet With Agriculture Secretary About Job Offer

Epes AL -- Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

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)

Moving sale at 'Amityville Horror'

New York — 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 ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-22T08:28:29Z)

Plenty of virtue in so-called 'sin stocks'

So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart's aptly ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-08-22T11:13:08Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet up for sale at $1 million on eBay

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. - A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

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