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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 9:40 am

Brad Pitt In New Orleans For Hurricane Katrina's Fifth Anniversary

Brad Pitt was back in New Orleans for the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina to talk about his Make It Right Nola campaign to help rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward. This website uses IntenseDebate comments , but they are ... (Source: The Celebrity Truth 2010-08-29T10:21:53Z)

Bilbao beats Hercules 1-0 in Spanish league

MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao beat promoted Hercules 1-0 Saturday in the first game of the Spanish league season. Spain striker Fernando Llorente drifted away from his marker at a free kick in the 46th minute and ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-28T18:08:21Z)

Earl becomes Category 1 hurricane

MIAMI (AP) - Forecasters say Earl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it barrels toward several islands in the eastern Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Category 1 Hurricane Danielle was bringing dangerous ... (Source: KFDM-TV 2010-08-29T15:29:41Z)

Hurricane Earl barrels toward eastern Caribbean, expected to continue strengthening

MIAMI - Forecasters say Earl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it barrels toward several islands in the eastern Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Category 1 Hurricane Danielle was bringing dangerous rip currents to ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-08-29T15:36:51Z)

Thompson turns it around [The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.]

Aug. 28--HURRICANE -- For almost the entire first half, Hurricane was teetering on the edge of disaster. But Josh Thompson pulled the Redskins off the precipice and put them in a safe place -- the end zone. Thompson ran ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-28T05:15:16Z)

A bond that won't break

The connection made between Bucks-Mont and Bay-Waveland is still strong five years after Katrina. This weekend, it will have been five years since Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast. Progress on the rebuilding ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-29T13:13:41Z)

Architectural gems languish on Calif. home market

LOS ANGELES -- The home sale slump has left some dwellings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architectural luminaries languishing on the Southern California market. Marquee homes by Richard Neutra, Rudolph ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-08-29T05:06:55Z)

Tropical Storm Earl to Become Hurricane, Hurricane Danielle heading toward Bermuda

MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Danielle is churning across the open Atlantic as it heads toward Bermuda. Danielle's maximum sustained winds Thursday are near 105 mph (165 kph) and additional strengthening is expected ... (Source: KSAX 2010-08-26T19:43:47Z)

Thompson turns it around

HURRICANE - For almost the entire first half, Hurricane was teetering on the edge of disaster. But Josh Thompson pulled the Redskins off the precipice and put them in a safe place - the end zone. Thompson ran for three ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-28T03:56:31Z)

Obama visiting New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - President Barack Obama is aiming to underscore his commitment to a region weary of calamity as he travels to New Orleans on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Obama ends his ... (Source: Carlsbad Current-Argus 2010-08-29T13:35:09Z)

Baker Hughes Receives DOJ Approval of Gulf of Mexico Asset Sale

This news release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-25T19:02:01Z)

Earl becomes a hurricane

MIAMI — Forecasters say Earl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it barrels toward several islands in the eastern Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Category 1 Hurricane Danielle was bringing dangerous rip currents ... (Source: Holmes County Times Advertiser 2010-08-29T15:29:41Z)

Hurricane Danielle heads for Bermuda as Tropical Storm Earl strengthens

Danielle's maximum sustained winds Thursday are near 105 mph and additional strengthening is expected. Danielle is located about 770 miles southeast of Bermuda and moving northwest near 15 mph. Farther east in the ... (Source: Star News Online 2010-08-26T15:54:43Z)

China PharmaHub Corp. Introduces a 'Magic Bullet' Liver Cancer Therapy to China, Hong ...

China PharmaHub Corp. ("PharmaHub"), which has recently merged with World Wide Relics (OTC Bulletin Board: WRLC) which has changed its name to China PharmaHub Corp, and is in the process of obtaining approval from FINRA ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-29T09:03:08Z)

What our Facebook Friends had to say

MERIDIAN — Here is a sampling of the responses our Facebook friends — at facebook.com/meridianstar — shared about their memories of Hurricane Katrina. I lived in Northwood Apartments at the ... (Source: Meridian Star 2010-08-29T13:35:09Z)

Tweet-a-Joke for the Emmys

Jimmy Fallon is bringing to the Emmys one of his signatures of "Late Night": his Web savvy. Mr. Fallon, the ringmaster of Sunday night's telecast on NBC, is using Twitter to solicit funny comments about ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-29T16:34:07Z)

Marquee homes languish on Calif. housing market

Southern California's home-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, with more marquee properties languishing on the market as the well-heeled become ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-28T05:08:06Z)

Athletic Bilbao beats promoted Hercules 1-0 in Spanish league opener

MADRID — Athletic Bilbao beat promoted Hercules 1-0 Saturday in the first game of the Spanish league season. Spain striker Fernando Llorente drifted away from his marker at a free kick in the 46th minute and ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-28T18:15:31Z)

Former Coast resident on 'Talent'

Her husband, Thomas, was released from the hospital with heart complications three days before Hurricane Katrina hit Bay St. Louis. Laura Butters intended to stay put, but the storm forced the couple's ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-08-29T06:39:58Z)

Sevilla beats Levante 4-1 in Spanish league opener

MADRID (AP): Abdoulay Konko scored twice as Sevilla bounced back from recent Supercup and Champions League losses to open its Spanish league campaign with a 4-1 win against promoted Levante Saturday. Levante went ahead ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-29T02:00:48Z)

Rivals Take to the Field in Putnam County

HURRICANE -- It's that time of year again for pep rallies, painted faces and lots of school spirit. There's no bigger rivals, at least not in Putnam County, than the Hurricane Redskins and the Winfield ... (Source: The State Journal 2010-08-28T03:20:44Z)

Red carpet rolled out for this year's Emmys

LOS ANGELES — With the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, the round-the-clock preparations are already under way at the Nokia Theatre, where the awards will be presented tomorrow. Here's a look at what's ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-08-28T05:36:44Z)

Emmy Countdown: Red carpet rolled out for Sunday's 62nd annual Emmys

LOS ANGELES — With the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, the round-the-clock preparations are already under way at the Nokia Theatre, where the awards will be presented Sunday. Here's a look at what's already ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-27T10:45:44Z)

Red carpet rolled out for awards

With the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, the round-the-clock preparations are already under way at the Nokia Theatre, where the awards will be presented Sunday. Here's a look at what's already ... (Source: Arab Times 2010-08-28T06:41:10Z)

2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl Updates

Hurricane Danielle is now the strongest hurricane of the season and is headed in Bermuda's direction. With winds of 135 miles an hour, it has been declared a category 4 storm. It is also producing over 20 foot ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-28T17:39:43Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

Astoria Financial Corporation to Present at Barclays Capital 2010 Global Financial ...

Astoria Financial Corporation , announced that it will be participating in the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2010. Astoria's President and Chief Operating Officer, Monte N ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-29T02:50:54Z)

Marquee homes languish in Calif.

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's home-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, with more marquee properties languishing on the market ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-29T07:08:36Z)

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