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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 7:40 pm

Twins salvage win as Cliff Lee falters for Rangers again

ARLINGTON (AP) — Cliff Lee insists there's no reason to panic despite his recent struggles. Lee gave up five runs in five innings and was outpitched by Minnesota's Francisco Liriano as the Twins beat the ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-08-27T15:24:54Z)

Twins 6, Rangers 4: Liriano sharp on mound; Young and Thome homer

RECAP: Francisco Liriano pitched seven strong innings, and Delmon Young and Jim Thome homered as Minnesota avoided a four-game sweep at Rangers Ballpark. Liriano (12-7) gave up two earned runs on five hits ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

HTC Desire Lands Stateside Today at US Cellular

The HTC Desire might be old news to some of our international readers, but us Yankees have been wanting to get our hands on one since it was announced. Today, US Cellular is doing their part to help make ... (Source: AndroidGuys 2010-08-27T16:57:57Z)

Reds' Bruce has first 3-HR game

CINCINNATI — Reds outfielder Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats for the best offensive showing of his career. Bruce hit a solo homer and a three-run shot off Cubs left-hander Tom Gorzelanny on ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-28T01:11:53Z)

Yovani Gallardo falters as Milwaukee Brewers lose to Los Angeles Dodgers

"You're not going to win many games with two hits," Brewers manager Ken Macha said after his team lost its fourth straight. One of the hits was Prince Fielder's 26th home run. Leading 4-1, the Dodgers broke ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-27T15:17:44Z)

Bizarre News -- Jet For Sale

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) - Looking for a good deal on a used Saab? But you'll need more than a garage. A Cold War-era J35 Draken Saab jet fighter is for sale in California. The Swedish fighter first entered service in 1960 ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-27T08:15:24Z)

Reds Blow 9-Run Lead, Then Beat SF In 12 Innings

For the Cincinnati Reds, blowing a 10-1 lead didn't mean losing the game. Only hours after Atlanta squandered that exact same advantage and fell to Colorado, the Reds wound up with a win — barely. Saved by Paul Janish ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-26T00:45:37Z)

Hair-pulling soccer star doesn't play in first game back from suspension

The 5-foot-8 senior from Los Angeles didn't return to the pitch Friday night in her first chance since being suspended two games following her rough play in November that included pulling the hair of an opponent. Lambert ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-28T00:50:24Z)

Albany Man Escaped Police Chase In Cruiser

suspect who made off with one of their police cars during a chase. Authorities say they were chasing Frederick Thomas after reports of a burglary at One Stop Food Store Tuesday. During the chase, police say ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-08-27T05:30:46Z)

Nestle, Novartis Complete Alcon Sale

FRANKFURT -- Food giant Nestle said Thursday it has completed the sale of its remaining shares in eye-care firm Alcon Inc. to Swiss drug maker Novartis for $28.3 billion in cash. Those shares represent around ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-26T08:16:35Z)

McKinney flattens Frisco in season opener, 42-8

MCKINNEY – For those that questioned how the McKinney offense would look in the absence of Zach Lee and Matt Lipka, the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. In first-year head coach Jeff Smith's debut Thursday ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-08-27T05:59:24Z)

Check Out Incredible HTC Wildfire Deals That Suits Your Pocket

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 23, 2010 – HTC Wildfire is integrated with all those features that are expected in a touch-screen smart-phone. For making this handset affordable by common masses, its hardware ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-23T08:27:18Z)

Lobos soccer star doesn't play in first game back from suspension for antics caught on camera

MILWAUKEE – Elizabeth Lambert went from Internet sensation to the end of the bench. The senior defender for New Mexico didn't get on the field Friday night in her first chance since serving a two-game ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-28T00:57:34Z)

Council votes to ban sales of K2 in city

GREENVILLE — Substances which reportedly mimic the effects of marijuana and LSD have been banned from the City of Greenville. The City Council Tuesday voted to prohibit the use, purchase, possession or sale of K2 and ... (Source: Greenville Herald-Banner 2010-08-25T06:44:43Z)

DJ Nestle Closes Sale Of Alcon To Novartis, Will Reduce Debt

Swiss food company Nestle S.A. (NESN.VX) Thursday said it has completed the sale of its remaining shares in Alcon Inc to Novartis AG (NOVN.VX), representing around 52% of Alcon's share capital, for $28.3 ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-26T05:53:25Z)

Dodgers beat Brewers for three-game sweep

MILWAUKEE (AP) - With three straight wins in Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled themselves back into the NL wild-card race. Casey Blake hit a two-run homer and six Dodgers pitchers combined on a two-hitter as Los ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-08-27T04:47:49Z)

Internet sensation Elizabeth Lambert returns from suspension

MILWAUKEE — New Mexico defender Elizabeth Lambert went from Internet sensation to the end of the bench. The 5-foot-8 senior from Los Angeles didn't return to the pitch Friday night in her first chance since ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-28T02:09:09Z)

Stephen Strasburg Leaves Nats' Game With Forearm Strain, to Have MRI

Stephen Strasburg , the Washington Nationals pitcher who set Major League Baseball rookie season strikeout records, left last night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a strained tendon in his ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-22T04:39:26Z)

Thu. Final: Dodgers 7, Brewers 1

Next game: Friday, August 27th vs. Pittsburgh Brewers Gameday with the Jockey Pregame Show at 6:35 p.m. and Brewers Extra Innings after the game on Newsradio 620 WTMJ with coverage on Live at 10 on TODAY'S TMJ4 HD Next ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T09:05:31Z)

Police: Man Escaped Police Chase In Cruiser

ALBANY, Ga. -- Albany police are looking for a burglary suspect who made off with one of their police cars during a chase. Authorities say they were chasing Frederick Thomas after reports of a burglary at One Stop Food ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-08-27T09:55:37Z)

Reds survive Giants 12-11 in 12 innings

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - For the Cincinnati Reds, blowing a 10-1 lead didn't mean losing the game. Only hours after Atlanta squandered that exact same advantage and fell to Colorado, the Reds wound up with a win - barely ... (Source: Madison Courier 2010-08-26T19:43:47Z)

Google's 'Search Czar' Is in Touch with the World

The history of Google search can be told through the evolution of technical features, but it is also the story of the dogged behind-the-scenes work of engineers like Ben Gomes, who is in charge of improving what you see ... (Source: NewsFactor Network 2010-08-26T16:44:50Z)

Rangers cut into Twins lead

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Rangers scored twice in the seventh inning to cut the Twins' lead to 6-2. The game has moved to the eighth inning. David Murphy drove in the first run with what was ruled a single, a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-27T02:38:58Z)

Jay Bruce hits 3 homers, Reds beat Cubs 7-1

CINCINNATI -- Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats, matching his career high with five RBIs, and the first-place Cincinnati Reds extended their two-week playoff surge by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-1 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-28T02:16:18Z)

Novartis and Nestlé Close $28.3 Billion Alcon Deal

Novartis and Nestlé said Thursday that they had wrapped up a $28.3 billion all-cash deal that gives Novartis, the Swiss drug giant, a controlling stake in the eye-care company Alcon , one of the last steps in ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-25T23:55:31Z)

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg likely to have Tommy John surgery

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said today an MRI exam on the right elbow revealed a "significant tear." Strasburg will travel to the West Coast for a second opinion, but Rizzo anticipates ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-28T00:36:05Z)

Reds cough up a nine-run lead but still win

SAN FRANCISCO — For the Cincinnati Reds, blowing a 10-1 lead didn't mean losing the game. Only hours after Atlanta squandered that exact same advantage and fell to Colorado, the Reds wound up with a win ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-08-26T04:49:00Z)

Bruce's three jacks take down Cubs

CINCINNATI -- Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats, and Chris Valaika hit his first career home run, as the Reds rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Cubs before 36,219 at Great American Ball Park on ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-28T02:01:59Z)

Nationals to announce Strasburg MRI results

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals have scheduled a conference call for Friday morning to announce the results of Stephen Strasburg 's latest medical test. The star rookie pitcher has had two MRIs since he ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-27T13:59:00Z)

Dallas Bans K2 and Smoking Paraphernalia

Dallas is the latest North Texas city to ban synthetic marijuana and salvia divinorum -- and the city is also going further. Starting Sunday, the use, possession and sale of the substances will bring a citation and a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T20:52:55Z)

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