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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 12:40 am

How to make the most of Sears and Toys R Us Christmas savings clubs

You may want to think of the winter holidays as part of the distant future. But retailers reviving Christmas savings clubs want the season at the top of your budget. Right now. Sears Holding Co. , the only ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-08T04:20:14Z)

FREENEY: Bloomfield native healthy and ready to play for Colts

ANDERSON, Ind. — Just when it appeared that Dwight Freeney couldn't gain more respect from his teammates, he found a way. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end sustained a third-degree ligament ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-08T05:03:11Z)

BEARS IN BRIEF: Louis at RG nudges Garza to the left

Roberto Garza , a fixture as the starting right guard, could be moving back to the left side. During a Friday night session at Soldier Field, Garza practiced at left guard while Lance Louis , a seventh-round pick in 2009 ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-07T04:57:13Z)

Teens chase Silva for women's U.S. Open of Surfing title

A dominant surfer emerged from the pack Friday, but 17-year-old Carissa Moore knew just the right tactic to employ before today's semifinals in the U.S. Open of Surfing. Jacqueline Silva, the 31-year-old from ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-07T06:01:38Z)

Colts practice without 3 offensive linemen

(AP) — Colts left tackle Charlie Johnson has a sprained right foot and backup guard Andy Alleman has injured his back. The injuries kept both offensive linemen out of Saturday's mock game at Anderson ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-07T20:42:06Z)

Maximizing stores' holiday discount clubs

NEW YORK — You may want to think of the winter holidays as part of the distant future. But retailers reviving Christmas savings clubs want the season at the top of your budget. Right now. FILE - In this file photo made ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-08T05:03:11Z)

Retailers want you saving for Christmas now

You may want to think of the winter holidays as part of the distant future. But retailers reviving Christmas savings clubs want the season at the top of your budget. Right now. Sears Holding Co., the only ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-08T06:57:43Z)

Roger Goodell: No Super Bowl lockout

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Colts players liked what Roger Goodell told them about the 2012 Super Bowl. The NFL commissioner expects it to be played as planned in Indianapolis. As for other discussion topics, well, let ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-08T06:00:27Z)

Vikings expect Harvin back at practice soon

MANKATO — The Minnesota Vikings should have wide receiver Percy Harvin back next week. Coach Brad Childress said after Saturday's first practice that he expects Harvin to return in the next couple of days ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-08-08T05:24:40Z)

Prepared Peyton still on top of all details

ANDERSON, Ind. – Howard Mudd spent five decades playing or coaching in the NFL. He's never been around a student such as Peyton Manning. From the moment Indy's franchise quarterback walked into Anderson ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-07T21:10:44Z)

NFL's Goodell: Super Bowl 2012 will go on

ANDERSON, Ind. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he expects the Super Bowl in Indianapolis to be played as planned in February 2012. Goodell answered reporters' questions Saturday at the Colts' new ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-08T05:10:21Z)

Shops grapple with fallout from online group coupons

CHICAGO — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-08T06:14:46Z)

Shops grapple with fallout from group coupons

CHICAGO (AP) — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals sometimes can work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-08-08T06:14:46Z)

Hawaiian teen Moore finds winning ride for U.S. Open of Surfing title

Carissa Moore and Sally Fitzgibbons are close enough friends to have a good time together, and they could have had a nice half-hour chat on Saturday afternoon. That wasn't what was supposed to happen, though ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-08T06:50:34Z)

WICHITA OPEN: CASTRO STILL ON TOP AFTER HECTIC THIRD ROUND

The end of the third round of the Wichita Open looked more like pinball than golf at times Saturday afternoon at Crestview Country Club. But the guys in the middle of it all, Roberto Castro and Steven Bowditch ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-08T05:24:40Z)

Freeney says ankle 'right' after rehab

ANDERSON – Just when it appeared that Dwight Freeney couldn't gain more respect from his teammates, he found a way. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end suffered a third-degree ligament tear in his right ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-08T07:19:12Z)

Minnesota Vikings notebook

MANKATO, Minn. — Adrian Peterson continued to do only limited work in training camp Tuesday as he deals with tightness in his left leg. The Pro Bowl running back has been held out of most team drills since his leg ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-08-04T05:36:34Z)

Roberto Castro storms to top of Wichita Open leaderboard

Roberto Castro came one stroke shy of a 36-hole scoring record, but his 8-under-par 63 today at Crestview Country Club moved him to the top of the leaderboard at the Wichita Open. Castro, 25, climbed to 15 ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-06T19:31:43Z)

Jake Pavelka: Single, Not Gay

Fresh off his contentious breakup with Vienna Girardi, The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka appeared on The View and said he is single again and looking for love. With a girl. The reality star debunked rumors that he is gay ... (Source: The Hollywood Gossip 2010-08-04T23:58:56Z)

Online coupon offers work too well sometimes

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-08-08T03:08:39Z)

Castro leads Nationwide's Wichita Open by a stroke

WICHITA, Kan. — The end of the third round of the Wichita Open looked more like pinball than golf at times Saturday afternoon at Crestview Country Club. But the guys in the middle of it all, Roberto Castro and Steven ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-08T06:50:34Z)

Goodell optimistic about 2012 Super Bowl

ANDERSON – Colts players liked what Roger Goodell told them about the 2012 Super Bowl. The NFL commissioner expects it to be played as planned in Indianapolis. As for other discussion topics, well, let's just say ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-08T07:04:53Z)

NFL commissioner visits Colts camp

Anderson - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stopped by Anderson Saturday, as he continues his training camp tour. Before meeting with the media, he met with the Colts players to talk about several things, including the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T21:46:32Z)

Teens chase Silva for U.S. Open of Surfing women's title

Hawaii's Carissa Moore, 17, works the lip en route to reaching the semifinals of the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. Jacqueline Silva, a 31-year-old from Brazil, faces the challenge of three ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-07T06:51:45Z)

Colts practice without three O-linemen, two of whom are hurt

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Indianapolis Colts left tackle Charlie Johnson has a sprained right foot, and backup guard Andy Alleman has injured his back, keeping both out of Saturday's mock game at Anderson University ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-07T22:43:48Z)

Notebook: Vikings' Peterson hampered by leg issues

MANKATO, Minn. — Adrian Peterson continued to do only limited work in training camp Tuesday as he deals with tightness in his left leg. The Pro Bowl running back has been held out of most team drills since his leg ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-08-04T13:43:20Z)

Bachelor Pad Premiere Aug 9; 19 Horny Contestants Will Fight for $250,000 (Who Wins)

Kiptyn Locke Winner? Drama, Tears, and Possible Pregnancy? Oh one more thing I was told. Expect to hear an edit about someone getting pregnant on Bachelor Pad. Now not sure if it's going to make us fans ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-07T15:12:50Z)

Ali Fedotowsky's Roommate: Ali and Roberto Have More Potential Than Jake and Vienna

Are Ali & fiance Roberto going to be a Bachelorette couple that actually lasts? Ali's roommate Ashleigh sure thinks so! Everyone seems to believe newly engaged Bachelorette couple Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have ... (Source: Limelife 2010-08-07T22:50:57Z)

Bears doing a guard rotation

Roberto Garza, a fixture as the starting right guard, could be moving back to the left side. During a practice Friday night at Soldier Field, Garza practiced at left guard while Lance Louis, a seventh-round ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-07T09:07:45Z)

Tice gives Louis practice time at left guard

CHICAGO -- Roberto Garza, a fixture as the starting right guard, could be moving back to the left side. During a practice at Soldier Field on Friday night, Garza practiced at left guard while Lance Louis, a seventh-round ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

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