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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 12:39 am

Photographer Finds the Art in BART Protests

Life sometimes does imitate art. An art show opening Thursday night at an Oakland tattoo parlor illustrates the emotions stirred up in the community by last month's verdict in the trial of former BART officer Johannes ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-08-19T18:19:02Z)

Oil falls to near $73 as stock markets retreat

Oil prices eased in Asia on Friday after two straight days of gains, taking a cue from regional stock markets which retreated amid expectations of slower U.S. economic growth. Benchmark crude for October delivery was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T05:16:27Z)

More fail state's new reading test

Nearly one-third of Nebraska public school students failed to meet state reading standards, according to results of a new statewide test released Wednesday morning. Last spring, more than 147,000 students took the test ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-25T15:55:54Z)

Global Markets Down Ahead of Bernanke Speech

TOKYO -- Asian markets were mostly lower Friday as investors awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke amid growing worries over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-27T06:42:21Z)

Robinson: Glenn Beck's rally at the Lincoln Memorial

The majestic grounds of the Lincoln Memorial belong to all Americans - even to egomaniacal talk-show hosts who profit handsomely from stoking fear, resentment and anger. So let me state clearly that Glenn Beck ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-27T06:56:40Z)

REGION: Outage hits Julian area

The lights went out just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday for more than 1,000 power customers in Julian and surrounding communities, including Santa Ysabel, San Diego Gas & Electric reported. The utility company traced the ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-27T02:24:39Z)

Possible remains of Touchet hiker found on Mount Hood

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies say they ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T05:59:24Z)

Various News: New TNA DVD Presentation, Raw Headed To Kentucky And Pennsylvania

- The TNA Triple Threat Cross The Line Vol. 3, featuring Turning Point, Final Resolution and Against All Odds is presented in 16:9 video format, and not 4:3 as other releases were. - On November 15th, WWE Monday Night ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-08-24T17:01:31Z)

BART's price tag for Grant shooting: $6 million

(08-25) 18:56 PDT OAKLAND -- BART has spent more than $6 million to deal with the aftermath of the videotaped shooting of unarmed train rider Oscar Grant by former Officer Johannes Mehserle, the transit agency ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-26T02:04:21Z)

Oakland photography show reflects on Oscar Grant protests

OAKLAND -- An art show opening tonight at an Oakland tattoo parlor illustrates the emotions stirred up in the community by last month's verdict in the trial of former BART officer Johannes Mehserle. Mehserle ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-19T18:26:11Z)

Police: Body Found Not Missing South Daytona Woman

WESH.com SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. -- Authorities said on Thursday a body found in the woods is not that of a missing South Daytona woman who lived nearby. South Daytona Police Chief Bill Hall said during a news conference ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T07:10:59Z)

Celebrities at RAW, Styles Comments on TNA, Beth Phoenix, More

- Celebrities at last night's RAW included Joe Manganiello from True Blood, actor Raini Rodriguez and Jon Lovitz. - Announced for WWE's Supershow on October 23rd in Winnipeg, Manitoba is Edge vs. Sheamus for the WWE ... (Source: ImpactWrestling.com 2010-08-17T09:38:51Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues collector who says he has negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams is suing to stop a Fresno man from selling prints and posters made from garage-sale negatives that the man says are the work of the famed photographer. The Ansel Adams ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-08-24T22:59:26Z)

NFL : NFL owners vote Stan Kroenke as Rams owner

Owners will gather Wednesday for a meeting during which they may vote on Stan Kroenke's bid to buy the St. Louis Rams. The potential sale of the Rams to Stan Kroenke will lead the talks at the upcoming NFL owners ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-25T16:53:10Z)

Celebrities at RAW, Joey Styles Comments on TNA, More

- Celebrities at last night's RAW included Joe Manganiello from True Blood, actor Raini Rodriguez and Jon Lovitz. - Announced for WWE's Supershow on October 23rd in Winnipeg, Manitoba is Edge vs. Sheamus for the WWE ... (Source: ProWrestling.com 2010-08-18T06:31:33Z)

NeSA-R results in

YORK — The Nebraska Department of Education's first foray into standardized testing for all schools is in the books and the results are in. Nebraska has had teaching standards in place for a number of ... (Source: York News-Times 2010-08-27T06:13:43Z)

Townhall News Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust is suing a California man for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer. The case, filed Monday in federal court in San Francisco, is the ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T00:19:21Z)

Third of Neb. Students Don'T Meet Reading Protocol,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Results of the state's first standardized tests show nearly a third of Nebraska students tested last spring failed to meet statewide reading standards. A report released Wednesday by the ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-25T16:10:13Z)

Sale of St. Louis Rams approved for Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Stan Kroenke's bid to purchase the remaining 60 percent of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-24T20:29:06Z)

Liberals Fume as Glenn Beck 'Hijacks' Martin Luther King

WASHINGTON, DC – This weekend, Fox News host Glenn Beck is planning a large Tea Party rally in Washington, DC, to commemorate the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1963 march on Washington and "I have a dream ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-27T06:49:30Z)

Oil extends gains to near $73 in Asia on bargain hunting as stock markets rise after ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Oil prices extended gains to near $73 a barrel Thursday in Asia as regional stock markets rose and recent sharp losses in crude drew more buyers. Benchmark crude for October delivery ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T05:53:25Z)

SDG&E gets J&J rate in bond sale

San Diego Gas & Electric Co ., the third-largest investor-owned gas and electric utility in California, sold 30-year bonds at the same interest rate as Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), matching the lowest coupon ... (Source: San Diego Daily Transcript 2010-08-24T00:05:02Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams sued a Fresno man Monday for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer, the latest salvo in a dispute over glass negatives bought at a garage sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T11:10:46Z)

Body Found Is Not Missing 78-Year-Old Woman

Police found the body Wednesday next door to the home of missing 78-year-old Goldie Robinson. Robinson's last known contact with family was last month. She was last seen in early July at her mobile home in South Daytona ... (Source: WFTV 2010-08-26T19:00:50Z)

Remains of 2 people found on Oregon's Mount Hood

OREGON CITY, Ore. -- Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies say they ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-26T22:57:03Z)

Body Found Next Door To Missing Woman's Home

ORANGE CITY, Fla. -- Police found a body next door to the home of a missing woman Wednesday. So far, investigators have not confirmed if it is 78-year-old Goldie Robinson. Robinson's last known contact with ... (Source: WFTV 2010-08-25T21:53:49Z)

SDG&E promotes new utility assistance program

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego Gas & Electric Wednesday urged financially strapped customers to apply for a new state program that provides grants to help families with overdue utility bills. The program, called Temporary ... (Source: News 8 KFMB 2010-08-25T20:35:05Z)

Glenn Beck's rally falls on Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' anniversary

WASHINGTON — Glenn Beck says it's just a coincidence his Restoring Honor rally on Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial will take place on the anniversary and at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:16:27Z)

Anthony Vietti, Katie Nolan remains may be found on Mount Hood

Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies say they found the remains ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-08-26T20:12:25Z)

NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

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