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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 6:39 pm

Construction worker killed in highway accident

ANACONDA - A 29-year-old construction worker was killed Thursday afternoon in an accident along eastbound Interstate 90 near Anaconda. County Coroner Jerry Thomas identified the victim as Jonathan Hudson of ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-08-07T14:29:53Z)

Juan Manuel Santos succeeds Uribe as Colombia's president (Roundup)

Bogota - Conservative Juan Manuel Santos took office Saturday as Colombia's new president, to succeed his former boss Alvaro Uribe with a four-year mandate. 'We have to think big,' Santos said at the end of his inaugural ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-07T23:19:35Z)

No Misuse Of Funds Found At Stan State

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A state investigation into fundraising practices at California State University, Stanislaus found no violations of law or misuse of funds at its charitable foundation, Attorney General Jerry Brown ... (Source: KCRA.com 2010-08-07T00:53:50Z)

411's PPV Roundtable Preview: TNA HardCORE Justice

TNA Presents HardCORE Justice live on Pay-Per-View this Sunday! The hardcore legends return with Rob Van Dam battling Jerry Lynn while Tommy Dreamer and Raven go at it with Mick Foley as the special guest referee ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-08-07T17:50:19Z)

Cowboys weekend: Emmitt Smith to cap Hall of Fame inductions

How 'bout them Cowboys? With apologies to such NFL greats as Jerry Rice, John Randle and the rest of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2010, this sure seems like America's Team's weekend. Not only was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T18:40:25Z)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt 31 Stitches After Bike Accident

It was all caught on video when Joseph Gordon-Levitt needed 31 stitches after a bike accident. Joseph Gordon-Levitt 31 stitches after bike accident. Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt received 31 stitches while ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-08-07T23:26:45Z)

Gold Rises Above $1200 Amid Dollar Slump, Recovery Worries

(RTTNews) - Gold futures advanced Friday, stretching their gaining streak to eight in a row, to settle at a three-week high. A bigger-than-expected drop in US non-farm payrolls weakened the greenback and boosted safe ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-07T09:22:04Z)

Golf Capsules

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Sean O'Hair and Ryan Palmer were tied for the lead in the Bridgestone Invitational. On a day when 35 players shot in the 60s — a list that did not include seven-time Firestone winner Tiger Woods ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-08T00:52:39Z)

IPad knockoffs on sale for $50 to $125

IDG News Service - Low-cost Android tablets resembling Apple 's iconic iPad are on sale through retail sites like eBay for $50 to $125, though observers say they could be a pain to own since they lack hardware ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-06T17:22:52Z)

Attorney General says CSU Stanislaus foundation failed to oversee assets responsibly

An audit by Attorney General Jerry Brown has found that the foundation at California State University, Stanislaus, does not oversee its assets responsibly but has broken no laws in managing the money it raises ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-06T23:42:15Z)

More on the Hardcore Justice Card & Names Set to Appear

- At this point, only two matches are confirmed for TNA's Hardcore Justice pay-per-view - Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn and Raven vs. Tommy Dreamer with Mick Foley as the referee. Balls Mahoney is still expected to appear ... (Source: ImpactWrestling.com 2010-08-04T09:54:16Z)

Gold Prices Find Support From China

NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Gold prices rose Tuesday as China announced plans to expand the gold market in the country, and bargain-hunters took advantage of lower prices. Gold for December delivery settled $2.10 higher to ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T19:35:16Z)

Gizmo | Meet the rivals for Apple's iPad's tablet

Steve Jobs may have the coolest pad in the neighborhood, but he's about to get some new neighbors. Dell, Blackberry, HP, Microsoft and even Kmart are getting into the pad game with new portable touchscreen ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-07T16:17:15Z)

HARDCORE JUSTICE: ROB VAN DAM VS. ???

As Mike Johnson reported today, Jerry Lynn has been sidelined with a back injury and will be unable to wrestle Rob Van Dam in tomorrow's Hardcore Justice Pay-per-view. Lynn vs. Van Dam was one of only two ... (Source: Pro Wrestling Insider 2010-08-07T22:29:29Z)

Juan Manuel Santos succeeds Uribe as Colombia's president

Bogota - Conservative Juan Manuel Santos took office Saturday as Colombia's new president, to succeed his former boss Alvaro Uribe with a four-year mandate. The ceremony in Bogota's Bolivar Square was attended by some ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-07T21:53:41Z)

Laurel man dies in construction accident near Anaconda

ANACONDA – A 29-year-old construction worker was killed Thursday afternoon in an accident along eastbound Interstate 90 near Anaconda. County coroner Jerry Thomas identified the victim as Jonathan Hudson, of ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-08-06T22:30:40Z)

31 Stitches for Inception Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt (PHOTO)

29 year old Inception star, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, required 31 stitches Sun when he was injured in a bike accident. Levitt was on set filming his new movie thriller Premium Rush. While filming a fast action ... (Source: Overthelimit.info 2010-08-07T15:48:37Z)

Gold Prices Rise, Reversing Direction

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were rallying Monday as bargain-hunting and technical buying pushed prices higher. Gold for October delivery was up $3.50 to $1,185.90 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-02T14:21:29Z)

Colombia's new president vows to continue Uribe's policies

Juan Manuel Santos takes over as Colombia's new president Saturday, with promises to improve the economy and maintain the hardline policies against leftist guerrillas of his wildly popular predecessor. Santos, 58, is the ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-07T22:36:38Z)

Bargain-bin iPad knockoffs hit eBay

Low-cost Android tablets resembling Apple's iconic iPad are on sale through retail sites like eBay for $50 to $125, though observers say they could be a pain to own since they lack hardware and software ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-08-06T18:55:55Z)

Police: fake Craigslist ad sends scavengers to woman's home

C HICAGO - A Chicago man is accused of taking family bickering too far by allegedly posting a fake Craigslist ad that said his sister was giving away all her belongings. Police say the ad triggered a rush of bargain ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-06T19:10:14Z)

Jerry Kelly 8 strokes back at PGA's Turning Stone

VERONA, N.Y. (AP) -- Alex Cejka shot a 5-under 67 to move to 15 under and take a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Chris Couch tied the course record with a 63 and was ... (Source: WKOW-TV.com 2010-08-07T22:50:57Z)

Cejka shoots 67 to take 2-stroke lead at Turning Stone

VERONA, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Cejka shot a 5-under 67 to move to 15 under and take a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Chris Couch tied the course record with ... (Source: Golf.com 2010-08-08T00:31:10Z)

'Inception' Star Bike Crash: Joseph Gordon-Levitt needed 31 stitches!

Inception star, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in a bicycle accident last weekend. He was filming a new movie, Premium Rush in New York City when he crashed his bicycle in to the back of a taxi cab. The actor ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-07T16:02:56Z)

Police: Fake ad sends scavengers to woman's home

A Chicago man is accused of taking family bickering too far by allegedly posting a fake Craigslist ad that said his sister was giving away all her belongings. Police say the ad triggered a rush of bargain ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies 2010: Emmitt Smith & Jerry Rice Head of Class ...

Smith will head the 2010 NFL class. Rice and Smith will be joined by three defensive players and two offensive players. Defensive players being inducted to the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame are, Rickey Jackson ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-07T17:43:09Z)

Palin Speech Sponsors At Calif. School Broke No Laws

(NewsCore) - A state investigation into the fundraising practices at California State University at Stanislaus found no laws were broken, Calif. Attorney General Jerry Brown announced Friday. The investigation ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-07T17:43:09Z)

Hell hath no fury like the Internet

CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of posting a fake Craigslist ad that said his sister was giving away all her possessions is facing misdemeanor charges after bargain-hunters descended on the woman's Joliet ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-08-07T12:42:30Z)

Morris Grew Up Loving Emmitt Smith, Hating Jerry Rice

A star-studded group of former NFL players is being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday and Bucs head coach Raheem Morris is extremely interested in the selection of former Dallas running back Emmitt ... (Source: Pewter Report 2010-08-07T18:47:34Z)

Laurel highway worker killed in accident

ANACONDA – A 29-year-old construction worker was killed Thursday afternoon in an accident along eastbound Interstate 90 near Anaconda. County coroner Jerry Thomas identified the victim as Jonathan Hudson, of ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-08-06T22:16:21Z)

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