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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 2:40 am

More may afford Medigap coverage

Countless seniors who now don't have Medigap coverage might be able to afford it under a proposed change by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The insurer said Friday it is seeking to offer larger discounts ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-07T16:10:06Z)

Eldred lands missing choice assignment

SAN BERNARDINO - For 44 years, Gary Eldred has been barking out balls and strikes on Little League baseball and softball fields. And starting next week, he will join rarified company when he becomes the only ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-08-09T05:30:38Z)

IRS stops providing info used to sell refund loans

The IRS said Thursday it will no longer provide tax preparers and lenders with information that helps them decide whether to offer a taxpayer a refund-anticipation loan, a move that could sharply reduce the ... (Source: News-Press 2010-08-08T19:50:49Z)

Zardari heckled in England

BIRMINGHAM, England — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari wrapped up his visit to Britain by addressing a political rally yesterday, facing criticism and protesters for touring overseas as floods killed ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-08T12:19:51Z)

Pistons still interested in Tracy McGrady, but no offer yet

The Pistons' interest in free-agent swingman Tracy McGrady is real, but he hasn't been offered a contract. If the Pistons are to offer McGrady a deal, it would be the veterans' minimum ($1.2 million ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-09T05:02:00Z)

BULLOCK & WHITE GET LOW AT TEEN CHOICE AWARDS

SANDRA BULLOCK thrilled fans at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday (08Aug10 ) after she was joined onstage by BETTY WHITE for a hip-hop dance-off. The actress received the surfboard-shaped Choice Movie Actress ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-09T08:08:07Z)

Pakistan president criticized at final rally in Britain

BIRMINGHAM, England — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari wrapped up his visit to Britain by addressing a political rally Saturday, facing criticism and protesters for touring overseas as floods killed more ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-08T06:57:43Z)

Pakistan leader heckled in U.K. as Islamists offer flood aid

BIRMINGHAM, England — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari wrapped up his visit to Britain by addressing a political rally Saturday, facing criticism and protesters for touring overseas as floods killed more than 1,500 ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-08T11:01:06Z)

Team USA's 'D' emphasis will benefit Rose, Bulls

If given the choice, most NBA teams would elect not to have their star players participate in international competition during the offseason because of the risk of injury. But the Bulls could benefit big from Derrick ... (Source: Batavia Sun 2010-07-29T05:29:22Z)

Mia Wasikowska gets back to her indie roots with 'Kids Are All Right'

'OBVIOUSLY,' actress Mia Wasikowska says, "I've been in the right place at the right time. Again and again." That began before Tim Burton plucked her from obscurity as the Alice he wanted for his "Wonderland." She did a ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

Look Up! Rare 3-Planet Sky Triangle Plus Stellar Meteor Shower

The next few nights offer two spectacular cosmic views that anyone can enjoy. This weekend marks the peak of a beautiful alignment of the planets Venus, Mars and Saturn in the evening sky. This impressive gathering comes ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-08T20:55:14Z)

Perseid sky show to appear Thursday and Friday

You know it's a good night when a beautiful alignment of planets is the second best thing that's going to happen. Thursday, Aug. 12, is such a night. The show begins at sundown when Venus, Saturn, Mars and the ... (Source: Lake County News 2010-08-09T09:05:23Z)

New IRS Rule Threatens Refund-Anticipation Loans

(USA TODAY) The IRS said Thursday that it will no longer provide tax preparers and lenders with information that helps them decide whether to offer a taxpayer a refund-anticipation loan, a move that could sharply reduce ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-08-06T13:33:48Z)

2010 Teen Choice Awards: Sandra Bullock and Betty White's Hip-Hop Dance-Off

People attending the Katy Perry-hosted event were entertained with Sandra Bullock and Betty White's duet performance as they danced to Lil Jon's 'Get Low'. She told the crowd, "I don't know if you should bring attention ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-08-09T08:15:16Z)

Planets, meteors will shine in night sky

The night sky will offer area astronomers a two-for-one show Thursday. The show begins at sundown when Venus, Saturn, Mars and the crescent moon pop out of the western twilight in tight conjunction. Each will ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-08-08T05:24:40Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Mia Farrow Testifying at War Crimes Trial

(LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands) — Actress Mia Farrow testified at Charles Taylor's war crimes trial Monday that fashion model Naomi Campbell told her she had been sent a "huge diamond" by the former Liberian ... (Source: Time 2010-08-09T08:58:13Z)

Mia Farrow Testifies Naomi Campbell Received a `Huge Diamond' From Taylor

Actress Mia Farrow said supermodel Naomi Campbell in 1997 told her she received a "huge diamond" from men sent by former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Farrow testified at the war crimes trial of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-09T08:29:35Z)

Asylum in Brazil unlikely in adultery case, Iranian officials say

Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-04T02:44:46Z)

Actress Mia Farrow contradicts Naomi Campbell in testifying at Charles Taylor war ...

LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands - Actress Mia Farrow testified at Charles Taylor's war crimes trial Monday that fashion model Naomi Campbell told her she had been sent a "huge diamond" by the former Liberian ruler ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-09T09:19:42Z)

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-03T12:54:24Z)

Chicago Bulls Add Keith Bogans

Late Friday night, the Bulls added a 12th man to their revamped and improved roster. After being speculated as a target for the team for over a week, the Chicago Bulls have announced their signing of veteran shooting ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-07T14:37:02Z)

Vampires Dominate Teen Choice Awards

Take a look at photos from the best of the 2010 Teen Choice Awards including stars, Sandra Bullock, Taylor Lautner, Betty White, and hosts Katy Perry and the Guys from "Glee." The awards air Monday, August 9 at 8pm EST ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-08-09T05:30:38Z)

Mia Wasikowska On 'Alice In Wonderland': Working With Johnny Depp Was 'Cool'

Mia Wasikowska, who play Alice in Tim Burton's re-imagining of the classic movie, talks with AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman about how she landed the role, what it was like working with Johnny Depp and if she ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2010-07-25T23:56:29Z)

Tax refund loans stifled as IRS ends assistance

The IRS said Thursday that it will no longer provide tax preparers and lenders with information that helps them decide whether to offer a taxpayer a refund-anticipation loan, a move that could sharply reduce ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-08T07:54:59Z)

Denis Haley to umpire at LL regionals

When the Little League baseball East Regional tournament kicks off play on Friday at Breen Field in Bristol, it will feature a local angle despite no teams from Milford qualifying. Denis Haley, a veteran of 36 years ... (Source: Amity Observer 2010-08-03T18:45:10Z)

Delaware Little League: Naamans motors past Maine team in seventh

Naamans Little League pushed across five runs in the top of the seventh to blow a tight game open and defeat Calais, Maine, 11-4, Friday evening in the opening game of the Senior Little League Baseball Eastern ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-07T07:41:51Z)

More may afford Medigap coverage: Poorest seniors to be affected [Detroit Free Press]

Aug. 07--Countless seniors who now don't have Medigap coverage might be able to afford it under a proposed change by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The insurer said Friday it is seeking to offer larger discounts on ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-07T16:10:06Z)

Blue Cross asks to restructure rates for Medigap customers

After raising premiums an average of 3.8 percent this year on all seniors with Medicare supplemental policies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced Friday it wants to lower Medigap premiums for low-income seniors ... (Source: Crain's Detroit Business 2010-08-09T00:01:21Z)

Mia Wasikowska enjoys return to her indie roots

"Obviously," the actress Mia Wasikowska says, "I've been in the right place at the right time. Again and again." That began before Tim Burton plucked her from obscurity as the Alice he wanted for his ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

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