Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 3:39 am

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 2010-08-08T08:23:37Z)

'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)

Townhall News Retirees can head back to school with discounts

Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community college since ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-06T14:09:35Z)

Genesee County car accident kills 3

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says three people were killed in a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Oakfield early Saturday morning. According to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, a 2005 Scion TC collided ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-08T04:41:43Z)

Community leaders attend UNAMID substance abuse workshop

05 August 2010 - Sixty community leaders from the Ottash IDP camp, located on the outskirts of Nyala in South Darfur, yesterday concluded a three-day workshop organized by UNAMID Police and the State's Drug Control ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-08-05T22:24:42Z)

Target apologizes for Minn. political donation

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The head of Target Corp. apologized Thursday over a political donation to a business group backing a conservative Republican for Minnesota governor, which angered some employees and sparked ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2010-08-08T06:00:27Z)

Community health centers are becoming care source

The investment in making community health centers into health-care homes for thousands more Tennesseans is an integral part of the new health-care reform law on which there is widespread, bipartisan agreement ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-08T07:19:12Z)

Retailers try new twist on savings 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. Sears Holding Co., the only major ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-08T08:30:47Z)

Target Corp. Apologizes for MN Forward Donation

Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel has apologized for donating Target Corp. funds to MN Forward, a business group backing Tom Emmer, a right-wing Republican for Minnesota governor. The donation angered employees and ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-06T19:31:43Z)

Retirees can head back to school with discounts

CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-08T05:03:11Z)

UPDATE: Community mourns three killed in crash

OAKFIELD — By nightfall Saturday the memorial had grown, enveloping the base of a utility pole with flowers and mementos as friends and family throughout the day mourned the loss of three young people ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-08-08T01:06:58Z)

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)

Post UFC 117: Dana White Talks Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen & Rematches

OAKLAND, CA. -- UFC 117 nearly went down as the event that featured the biggest upset in MMA history. Chael Sonnen lived up to the trash talk for almost five full rounds when went to work on Anderson Silva in the evening ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-08T09:28:03Z)

Target CEO addresses MN Forward contribution, says company supports GLBT community

Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel did some damage control in a letter to employees that responded to concerns that the company might be backing down on its support of the GLBT — Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender ... (Source: Minnpost.com 2010-07-27T17:20:24Z)

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)

Retirees head back to school with discounts

CHICAGO -- Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local ... (Source: Star-Tribune 2010-08-08T06:07:37Z)

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)

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen UFC 117 Best Fight Odds

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen UFC 117 best fight odds could be found at Sportsbetting.com for those wanting to bet on Silva. He came in with a price of -425 . That's hardly a bargain but considering the -500 and up ... (Source: Gambling 911 2010-08-07T23:33:54Z)

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)

Community Health Care, Inc. celebrates 35 years

Community Health Care, Inc. with offices in Davenport, Moline and Rock Island will celebrate thirty-five years of offering high quality, affordable medical and dental care in the Quad Cities during National ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-08-06T16:25:36Z)

Bashir warns foreigners to respect government or be expelled

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir warned foreign organizations they would be expelled if they disrespected government authority, deepening a stand-off with U.N. peacekeepers over six Darfuris wanted by Khartoum ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T18:40:25Z)

Community Shield betting – Chelsea vs Manchester United

WEMBLEY, LONDON - Chelsea are the narrow favourites to win the Community Shield this afternoon against Manchester United. The Blues are on offer at best odds of 8/5 (bet £5 to make £8 profit) with William Hill while ... (Source: Live Odds and Scores 2010-08-08T09:42:22Z)

Motorola, Verizon Working on Android TV Tablet

Motorola and Verizon Wireless are teaming up to build a tablet computer based on Google's Android operating system for TV consumption. The companies, which have enjoyed a fruitful relationship building and selling the ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-04T19:12:36Z)

Harrow boy to lead out player at Community Shield between Manchester United and ...

A BOY from Harrow will be taking to the pitch at Wembley this afternoon as a mascot at this year's FA Community Shield. Ten-year-old Joseph Cullis will be leading out one of the players at the showpiece opening game of ... (Source: Harrow Times 2010-08-08T09:06:34Z)

Joshua Durham, Matthew Ware and Allyson Galens die in Oakfield crash

OAKFIELD — A coach in the Oakfield-Alabama Central School District remembered two young men who died in a crash in Genesee County on Saturday morning as outstanding athletes and fun-loving individuals. A ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-08T08:59:25Z)

Sudan denies aid agencies access to Darfur camp

Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 | 12:13 a.m. Sudanese authorities have denied the U.N.'s humanitarian arm access to a Darfur refugee camp after an outbreak of violence, a U.N. spokesman said Friday. Kalma camp is home to ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-08T07:12:02Z)

Community Shield Preview

Perennial Premier League powerhouses Chelsea and Manchester United meet at Wembley in the annual curtain raiser to the new season. Chelsea will be looking to repeat their success of last season's Shield, when they ... (Source: EPL Talk 2010-08-08T08:09:18Z)

Did Anderson Silva Silence Chael Sonnen?; UFC 117 Results

What experts would have dubbed one of UFC's least intriguing title fights became an anticipated main event due to the excessive, articulate pre-fight trash talking of Chael Sonnen. While few oddsmakers gave ... (Source: Headline Planet 2010-08-08T09:49:31Z)

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)

Community Health Day set for Aug. 12

PETERSBURG - The Appomattox Area Health & Wellness Center, located at 321-C Poplar Drive, will celebrate Commuity Health Day from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 12. The event is being held in recognition of National Health ... (Source: Progress Index 2010-08-05T08:34:20Z)

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