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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 7:40 pm

'The Last Exorcism': devilishly scary

"The Last Exorcism" is one of the scariest movies to come along in a long time — until the last five minutes or so, when it completely falls apart. Really, that's about how quickly it all collapses. Director Daniel ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-28T11:41:48Z)

Ex-husband arrested, but still just a person of interest in disappearance of Nina Keown

(WHAS11) The ex-husband of a missing Scott County, Indiana woman is behind bars tonight. The Scott County sheriff said he's still just a person of interest in her disappearance. Robert Petty was the last person to see ... (Source: WHAS 11 2010-08-22T03:42:10Z)

3Par Goes For HP's $2 Billion Offer

(NewsCore) - Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, or $30-per-share, offer for 3Par Inc. was enough to win over the board of the data-storage company, which has notified Dell Inc. of its intention to end their ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-28T19:12:47Z)

Body of missing Lexington woman found in Clark Co.

JEFFERSONVILLE (AP) - Authorities say the body of a missing Lexington woman has been found in neighboring Clark County. A person of interest was being held at the Clark County jail in connection with the death of 26-year ... (Source: Madison Courier 2010-08-28T14:12:08Z)

Leafs acquire defenceman Matt Lashoff from Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Matt Lashoff from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forwards Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati. Lashoff played in 68 games for the AHL's Norfolk Admirals last season ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-27T21:58:36Z)

Bernanke Speech May Offer Help To Down Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered what's being billed as an important address about the troubled U.S. economy Friday. He'll do so at the annual Fed conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Growth has slowed this ... (Source: WBUR 2010-08-27T11:00:03Z)

'Little People, Big World' final season premiering Sept. 6

TLC confirmed in a press release that the sixth season of Little People, Big World will be the series' last. The show, which chronicles the lives of the Roloff family, debuted back in 2006. "Through ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z)

Tailback Derrick Washington suspended indefinitely at Missouri for disciplinary ...

"As I tell my players, when something happens like this I won't comment on it," coach Gary Pinkel said. Washington, a senior, has lead the Tigers in rushing each of the last two seasons. Last year he carried the ball a ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-08-27T01:13:04Z)

Black Rice may offer better Antioxidants than Blueberries

Is black rice the best antioxidants around? An interesting new bit of research has shown that black rice may be an even better antioxidant source than even blueberries. According to CBS News , researcher Dr. Zhimin Xu ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-27T22:05:46Z)

Vermont Democrat Racine to seek recount in gubernatorial primary versus Shumlin

RICHMOND, VT. — Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine said Friday he will ask for a recount in the state's primary election. Racine, a state senator from Richmond, made the announcement Friday, about ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-27T20:04:04Z)

Reality Series About Oregon Family Ending

HILLSBORO, Ore -- A reality series featuring a Hillsboro family is coming to an end. Amy Roloff confirmed Thursday that the upcoming season of "Little People, Big World" would be the show's last. The TLC ... (Source: kptv.com 2010-08-27T18:02:23Z)

'The Last Exorcism,' reflects a 'deeply divided' America

The latest horror film variation on insanity and the possessed, "The Last Exorcism" also aims to reflect a "deeply divided" America where people no longer listen to one another, producer Eli Roth says. Neither ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-28T16:06:40Z)

Mizzou Back Derrick Washington Suspended For Alleged Sexual Assault

Columbia, MO, United States (AHN) - Missouri Tigers football coach Gary Pinkel suspended leading rusher Derrick Washington Friday after the senior running back was accused of sexual assault. A Missouri woman alleges ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-28T09:54:26Z)

'Last Exorcism' starts savvy, scary, ends silly

"The Last Exorcism" is one of the scariest movies to come along in a long time — until the last five minutes or so, when it completely falls apart. Really, that's how quickly it all collapses. Director Daniel Stamm's ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-28T06:48:19Z)

Breaking!! The Last American Combat Troops will be gone rom Iraq by midnight.

Keith Olbermann just reported the Breaking news at 6:29 during the Ed Show that the last American Combat troops will be gone from Iraq by within the hour. The 42nd Striker Brigade will be the last to leave ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-08-18T22:59:23Z)

Black Rice Provides More Antioxidants than Berries

Black rice bran, a spoonful, contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries, U.S. researchers say. Zhimin Xu of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in ... (Source: HispanicBusiness.com 2010-08-28T20:17:12Z)

American troops leaving Iraq

(NBC) - They're out of harm's way and heading to the arms of their loved ones.The last American combat brigade left Iraq overnight. A total of 440 soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division, riding their armored Strykers ... (Source: WALB 10 2010-08-20T12:48:34Z)

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) testifies during a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Bernanke will offer a fresh assessment of the weakening US ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-27T03:07:36Z)

HP Tops Dell in 3Par Bidding With $2 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. topped Dell Inc. in the bidding for 3Par Inc. for a third time, saying it would pay $30 a share, or $2 billion, for the data-storage provider. That bested Dell's earlier $27-a-share ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-28T18:51:18Z)

Lightning send D Matt Lashoff to Maple Leafs, get two prospects

In a deal that adds even more depth to their defense while shedding contracts, the Toronto Maple Leafs sent forward prospects Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Matt ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-27T23:03:02Z)

"Little People, Big World" To Air Final Season

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - The little, big world of the Roloff family will come to an end in the upcoming sixth season of the hit reality show "Little People, Big World." TLC has confirmed the final season of ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-28T13:50:39Z)

Missouri suspends RB Derrick Washington

Missouri running back and team captain Derrick Washington was suspended indefinitely for unspecified disciplinary reasons on Thursday. Washington, a senior, was the Tigers' leading rusher each of the last two years. He ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

Black Rice May Be The New Blueberry

"Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful or blueberries, but with less sugar and more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants," Zhimin Xu, PhD, of ... (Source: eMaxHealth.com 2010-08-27T16:29:19Z)

DC's 'truth, honor' rally tests Glenn Beck's power

NEW YORK — Glenn Beck, the man behind Saturday's rally at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, has built an empire around his own voice that grew exponentially with his move to Fox News ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-27T19:42:36Z)

Crews Search Northeastern Clark County For Missing Woman

WLKY.com Police have expanded their search for Nina Keown into northeastern Clark County, Ind. Keown, 26, was last seen in Scott County, Ind., around 11 p.m. on Aug. 7 after leaving a music festival with her ex-husband ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T17:12:16Z)

3Par calls HP's $30-per-share bid `superior'; Dell mulls increased offer

FREMONT, CALIF. — Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc., but Dell said Saturday it ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-28T17:11:05Z)

Lightning Deal Lashoff to Toronto

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired right wing Alex Berry and forward Stefano Giliati from the Toronto Maple Leafs today in exchange for defenseman Matt Lashoff , Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-27T21:29:58Z)

Last of American combat troops leaves Iraq

BAGHDAD--Members of the last American combat brigade in Iraq crossed into Kuwait early Thursday as the military neared its Aug. 31 deadline to end combat operations. As the United States military prepares to leave Iraq ... (Source: Inland Newstoday 2010-08-19T17:14:36Z)

Deal backtracks from "open mind" on casinos

ATLANTA — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal is backpedaling on casinos after at least one prominent Christian conservative activist called to voice concerns. Deal created a stir when he said earlier this ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-27T18:09:32Z)

Federal Reserve poised to help economy, leader says

WASHINGTON — Faced with fresh evidence that the economic recovery is faltering, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pledged that the central bank stood ready to redouble efforts to prevent the nation from slipping ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-29T01:53:38Z)

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