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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 10:39 am

$100,000 For Glenn Beck's Sex Tape

(The following is the full text written by Beau Friedlander that was posted to the Huffington Post at 8:18 a.m. on August 30, 2010, and removed by the editors later that day. The page that previously hosted ... (Source: New York Observer 2010-08-30T19:31:53Z)

Jacksonville gas price drops 4 cents again

Jacksonville gas prices dropped another 4 cents over the past week even though the price of crude oil rose. The average cost of a gallon of regular gas is $2.60 in Jacksonville, down from $2.64 a week ago; $2 ... (Source: Jacksonville Business Journal 2010-08-30T16:54:24Z)

Japan eases policy, plans new economic stimulus

TOKYO — Japan's government and the central bank threw the economy a double lifeline Monday, seeking to contain a strong yen and revive a faltering recovery. To boost liquidity, the central bank unveiled a new six ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-31T11:02:27Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Wilson shuts down Royals to lead Texas to 3-0 win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The more familiar C.J. Wilson becomes with teams, the more dominant he is. Wilson gave up just two hits in 7 2-3 innings Monday night to lift the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory over the Kansas ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-31T10:05:11Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on U.S housing data, Vale

* U.S. existing home sales at 15-year low * Investors worry about global economic recovery * Bovespa down 1.07 pct, Mexico's IPC dips 1.45 pct SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell in early ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-24T15:21:18Z)

Continued: Gulf oil spill another obstacle for Hurricane Katrina victims in housing program

LAKESHORE, Miss. - Pete Yarborough, a trucker who hauled seafood until the BP oil spill hit, and about 800 other households are under pressure to buy or get out of the state-owned cottages they've been living ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-21T20:18:21Z)

Cooke County Spotlight: 5 years after Hurricane Katrina, Joseph is at peace in ...

Gainesville — Five years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, there is still much to straighten out in the "Big Easy." Meanwhile, some of the people that moved on and away from New Orleans, such as Gainesville ... (Source: Gainesville Daily Register 2010-08-31T14:58:41Z)

DJ Mexico Stocks Rise On Signs Of US Economic Vigor; Peso Firms

Aug 17, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News Select via Comtex) -- By Laurence Iliff Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES MEXICO CITY--Mexican stocks rose 0.5% at Tuesday's close after languishing for six sessions, as sales ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-18T00:55:06Z)

News: Hurricane Katrina response: National Guard's 'finest hour'

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Aug. 29 will mark the five-year anniversary of what has been described as the "finest hour" in the National Guard's near 400-year history by the former chief of the National Guard Bureau. "By ... (Source: dvids 2010-08-27T15:46:22Z)

Air America Can't Even Live at the Huffington Post

Yesterday, I linked to an item on the Huffington Post by Beau Friedlander, former editor-in-chief of Air America (R.I.P.), offering $100,000 to anyone who delivers dirt on Glenn Beck. Overnight, the post was taken down ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-08-31T13:32:47Z)

Buckeyes unsure of what to expect from Herd

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 2 Ohio State doesn't know what to expect from Marshall. A new head coach and new assistants, some new players and new schemes have made it difficult to pin down precisely what the Thundering ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-08-31T05:33:11Z)

Hurricane Earl, a Category 4 storm, approaches the United States coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T11:59:43Z)

When Marshall comes to play No. 2 Ohio State, Buckeyes uncertain of what they'll face

COLUMBUS, OHIO — No. 2 Ohio State doesn't know what to expect from Marshall. A new head coach and new assistants, some new players and new schemes have made it difficult to pin down precisely what the Thundering Herd ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-31T11:45:24Z)

Gulf Oil Spill Another Obstacle for Hurricane Katrina Victims

LAKESHORE, Miss. (AP) - Pete Yarborough, a trucker who hauled seafood until the BP oil spill hit, and about 800 other households are under pressure to buy or get out of the state-owned cottages they've been living in ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-08-21T20:04:02Z)

Hurricane Earl Could Impact NC Coast, Fiona Forms Behind It

Greensboro, NC -- Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds, but current tracks show the storm staying off North Carolina's coast. WFMY News 2's Ed Matthews said the ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-31T16:24:35Z)

Bank of Japan Expands Loan Program to 30 Trillion Yen

(Adds market reaction in third paragraph.) Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan expanded a bank- loan program, stepping up its monetary stimulus for the first time since March after the economy's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T04:01:18Z)

Thoughts: C.J. Wilson, bullpen shut down KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- C.J. Wilson turned in another solid performance the Rangers got enough hits to come out with a 3-0 victory. That, combined with the A's loss, puts them 8.5 games up in the AL West. * C.J ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-31T02:41:23Z)

New Orleans to Remember Hurricane Katrina with Richard Misrach Exhibition

1949. Untitled (New Orleans and the Gulf Coast), 2005. Inkjet print, ed. #3/5, printed 2010. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of the artist. © Richard Misrach. NEW ORLEANS, LA.- In honor of the fifth anniversary ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-23T02:36:33Z)

Turks and Caicos Islands prepare for brush with Hurricane Earl as storm churns toward ...

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos - Islanders wary of a possible blow from powerful Hurricane Earl pulled boats ashore and packed supermarkets on the Turks and Caicos on Tuesday as the Category 4 storm howled ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T15:41:38Z)

Farmer-turned-hunger striker dies in Venezuela

A Venezuelan farmer who staged repeated hunger strikes to protest a government-sanctioned takeover of his farm has died in a military hospital in Caracas, his family said. Franklin Brito's emaciated figure had become a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

Springfield Sweeps Arkansas with 3-1 Win

Springfield, MO - In the final regular season home game of the 2010 season, the Cardinals hosted the Arkansas Travelers and sent their hottest pitcher, Brian Broderick to the mound in search of his 7th straight win. From ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-31T03:38:39Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T20:04:04Z)

Nikkei edges down; eyes on PM-BOJ meeting, yen

TOKYO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average inched down 0.4 percent on Monday as investors waited to see if Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa and Prime Minister Naoto Kan hold a meeting later in ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-23T00:56:20Z)

Chavez's popularity down in Venezuela, poll finds

CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez's allies launched their campaigns Wednesday for crucial congressional elections that come just as recession, crime and inflation have pushed the socialist leader's ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-26T03:58:53Z)

An Apology to Glenn Beck

Earlier today I posted something on Huffington Post that was taken down by the staff there. I can accept and respect their reasons for doing that. The post was called "$100,000 For Glenn Beck's Sex Tape." It was supposed ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Average gas prices down slightly, could drop more

Click here to find the lowest gas prices on the Treasure Coast, as well as fuel saving tips and more. The average price for regular gasoline in Florida dropped by about 4 cents to $2.666 per gallon from last ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-08-23T14:39:32Z)

Ohio State Buckeyes football unsure what it will get

COLUMBUS -- No. 2 Ohio State doesn't know what to expect from Marshall. A new head coach and new assistants, some new players and new schemes have made it difficult to pin down precisely what the Thundering ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2010-08-31T10:48:08Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on US data, Petrobras

* Latin American index fall 1.6 percent * Petrobras falls 2.8 percent after president's comments * Mexican stocks down 0.62 pct,Bovespa sheds 1.57 pct By Caroline Stauffer and Luciana Lopez MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 30 ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-30T18:05:59Z)

Farmer-Turned-Hunger Striker Dies in Venezuela, LT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) A Venezuelan farmer who staged repeated hunger strikes to protest a government-sanctioned takeover of his farm has died in a military hospital in Caracas. Franklin Brito's family ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-31T09:00:46Z)

Jacksonville gas price drops 4 cents

Jacksonville gas prices dropped 4 cents over the past week as the price of crude oil continued to fall. The average cost of a gallon of regular gas is $2.64 in Jacksonville, down from $2.68 a week ago; $2.67 in Florida ... (Source: Jacksonville Business Journal 2010-08-23T15:58:17Z)

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