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Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 7:40 am

Michael Vick shines in Eagles' 35-32 win over Lions

DETROIT (AP) — Michael Vick took advantage of his first start at quarterback since 2006 ... LeSean McCoy gave the Eagles (1-1) an 18-point lead on his third score with 6:17 left, but they gave Detroit comeback hopes. (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-09-20T10:17:16Z)

Sidney Crosby Delivers Home Run Off Batting Practice Pitch

The smashing hit probably was not as exciting as winning a Stanley Cup title or leading Canada to the Olympic ice hockey gold medal, but the home run ball brought a smile to Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-09T15:59:35Z)

Dems: You hate us, yet GOP's worse

... Democrats admit the Republicans have a big emotional advantage with voters who are fed up with high unemployment, soaring deficits and what many see as an arrogant Congress ... advantage over the GOP and its ... (Source: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-09-20T09:27:09Z)

Don't sleep on Vick, Jackson for fantasy's second week

... t ... Browns: Hillis started ahead of Jerome Harrison and outscored him in fantasy leagues in Week 1, so he's quickly gaining steam as a potential sleeper. This week, the Mike Alstott clone goes up against a Chiefs (Source: NFL 2010-09-18T00:32:39Z)

Asheville offers fall foliage and Southern charm

... re called the Blue Ridge Mountains ... after Columbus Day, the season is longer in the South. "We see color here all the way through, well into November, depending on the weather," said spokeswoman Dodie Stephens, (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-19T21:02:42Z)

Blue Ridge Mountains offer fall foliage, Southern style

... re called the Blue Ridge Mountains ... after Columbus Day, the season is longer in the South. "We see color here all the way through, well into November, depending on the weather," said spokeswoman Dodie Stephens, (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-19T05:03:29Z)

2010-11 NHL Season Preview: New York Rangers

Considering Ruslan Fedotenko is leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins where he played alongside Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin at various times, Fedotenko's numbers should not be expected to jump, though it will give the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-20T02:17:39Z)

Mourinho says offer to coach Portugal depends on Real Madrid

MADRID, Spain -- Jose Mourinho said Friday a decision over whether he takes temporary charge of the Portugal team for two European qualifying games is up to Real Madrid. Portuguese Football Federation president ... (Source: TSN 2010-09-17T13:55:34Z)

Iran invites Turkey into space program

... reported proposal to cooperate on the sensitive programme would underscore growing trust between Turkey and Iran as the states seek to strengthen diplomatic and business ties. Haberturk said the offer was made ... (Source: Saudi Gazette 2010-09-19T02:04:32Z)

Union Calls For Cessna Members To Reject Contract Offer

... Union leaders are calling on Cessna machinists to reject the company's contract offer and call for a strike. The union received Cessna's offer earlier today. Union spokesman Bob Wood ... jobs in Wichita, (Source: KAKE TV 2010-09-14T17:41:02Z)

Likely Voters Favor A GOP Congress By 50%-40% Vs. Dems

The beach season may be over, but on the campaign trail the waves are still cresting. The latest IBD/TIPP poll released Monday shows Republicans hanging a 10-point advantage over the Democrats in the generic ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-13T23:04:21Z)

Air Raid grounded

GRAMBLING, LA. — High-powered and having fun, quarterback Casey Therriault ... beaten Jackson State seven times in the last eight meetings. On Saturday night in front of an announced 7,057, Rod Broadway's Tigers ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-09-20T02:17:39Z)

Defense bends for GSU, holds

GRAMBLING ... Broadway's Tigers needed a little bit of everything junior defensive back David Stuckman had to offer to hang on for a thrilling 28-21 victory. Jackson State junior quarterback Casey Therriault spotted ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-09-20T02:10:30Z)

Union still talking with Cessna

... Cessna and expects the company's final offer to be on the table Monday. Union spokesman Bob Wood says talks with Cessna resumed ... During a rally in Old Town Friday , union leaders said it had been several ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-13T18:53:48Z)

E.J. Dionne: Democrats let GOP dominate debate with the wrong tax cuts

... Democrats to fight this year's campaign on Republican terms. Nowhere is this more obvious than on taxes ... He's said that Congress should extend the reductions for the middle class but not those for families ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-20T13:30:32Z)

Mourinho won't coach Portugal's soccer team

... Jose Mourinho will not be taking temporary charge of the Portugal team despite days of speculation linking the Real Madrid coach with the post. Following Madrid's 2-1 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday, the Portuguese coach ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-09-19T15:47:44Z)

Real Madrid coach Mourinho won't lead Portugal at upcoming Euro qualifiers

MADRID — Jose Mourinho will not be taking temporary charge of the Portugal team after days of speculation linking the Real Madrid coach with the post. The Portuguese was quoted as expressing surprise at ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-19T11:51:30Z)

Dems try new message: You may hate us, but GOP is worse

... autumn influx of voters willing to view the election as a choice between two imperfect parties — and imperfect ... But the Democrats admit the Republicans have a big emotional advantage with voters who are fed ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-17T20:36:26Z)

Democrats tell voters: You may hate us, but GOP is worse

... autumn influx of voters willing to view the election as a choice between two imperfect parties — and imperfect ... But the Democrats admit the Republicans have a big emotional advantage with voters who are fed ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-18T23:55:41Z)

Iran reportedly invites Turkey to join space program

... reported proposal to cooperate on the sensitive program would underscore growing trust between Turkey and Iran as the states seek to strengthen diplomatic and business ties. Haberturk said the offer was made at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T20:56:43Z)

Iran invites Turkey into space programme

... reported proposal to cooperate on the sensitive programme would underscore growing trust between Turkey and Iran as the states seek to strengthen diplomatic and business ties. Haberturk said the offer was made ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-18T12:57:07Z)

Cessna Machinists Fail to Ratify Strike

WICHITA ... machinists union at Cessna Aircraft have failed to muster enough votes to strike as their union leaders had recommended. The union voted Saturday on a seven-year contract. Union spokesman Bob Wood says 58 ... (Source: WNCT 2010-09-20T05:16:37Z)

Vick kick-starts Eagles to 35-32 win over Lions

DETROIT - The Eagles' offense showed its potential Sunday. Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson, and LeSean McCoy blazed through the Motor City like drag racers, sprinting away from a Detroit Lions defense that ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-20T12:11:48Z)

Dems to voters: You may hate us, but GOP is worse

... autumn influx of voters willing to view the election as a choice between two imperfect parties — and imperfect ... But the Democrats admit the Republicans have a big emotional advantage with voters who are fed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-17T20:07:48Z)

Colorful in Carolina

... called the Blue Ridge Mountains ... after Columbus Day, the season is longer in the South. "We see color here all the way through, well into November, depending on the weather," said spokeswoman Dodie Stephens, (Source: INFORUM 2010-09-19T06:15:04Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins Offer Free Preseason Game to Attract Young Fans

When people think of teams giving away free stuff at games, they usually think of getting a free hat or t-shirt. But fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins will receive much more than that when they see Sidney ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-19T16:45:00Z)

Eagles hang on for win against Lions

The Eagles scored 28 straight points but then had to hold off a Detroit comeback for a 35-32 win Sunday. Michael Vick's second touchdown pass put the Eagles up just before halftime...LeSean McCoy gave the Birds an 18 ... (Source: WDEL 1150AM 2010-09-20T09:48:38Z)

RED RIGHT 88: Browns' effort not worth celebrating

... Browns alone in a dark room. Like an addict that needs a fix, I can't stay away even though I know there isn't going to be a happy ending. The easy answer is that the Browns lost to the Chiefs ... Peyton Hillis (Source: Morning Journal 2010-09-20T05:16:37Z)

CHIEF LETDOWN: Scoreless second half sends Browns to second-straight loss after ...

... Hillis ... Chiefs combined for 33 points, and 17 of those were off Browns turnovers. The only touchdown pinned on the defense was scored by Tampa Bay last week, and that was on a 47-yard drive because the ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-09-20T05:16:37Z)

Grambling defense seals 28-21 win over Jackson State

GRAMBLING ... Broadway's Tigers needed a little bit of everything junior defensive back David Stuckman had to offer to hang on for a thrilling 28-21 victory. Jackson State junior quarterback Casey Therriault spotted ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-09-20T01:06:05Z)

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