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Deals of the Hour / September 21, 2010, 4:41 pm

Texans' Andre Johnson makes key catch on bad ankle

Texans receiver Andre Johnson will have an MRI exam on his right ankle after ... He walked over to me and said 'I'm playing,"' Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "He tells me he's playing, he's playing." (Source: KHOU 2010-09-20T01:27:33Z)

Lassa, Duffy, Feingold, Johnson

D-Wausau. State Sen. Julie Lassa captured more than four votes ... Lassa is likely opponent in November is former Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy, who captured 66 percent of the vote over opponent, (Source: Daily Telegram 2010-09-15T04:32:26Z)

Liv Ullmann Returns to the Stage in Norwegian Production of Long Day's Journey Into Night

... a touring Norwegian ... throughout Norway this fall, before ending its run in December at the Royal Dramatic Theater in Stockholm, Sweden. Stockholm was the home of Ullmann's most famous collaborator, the late ... (Source: Playbill 2010-09-17T20:57:54Z)

Long Beach mayor to veto part of city budget

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster is vetoing part of a recently ... has already approved a pared down budget to eliminate an $18.5 million general fund deficit. However, Foster said that more ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-20T16:36:39Z)

Eddie Franklin, Aretha Franklin's Son, Severely Beaten Spokeswoman Says

DETROIT (AP) - Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin, who is in ... having won numerous Grammys, the National Medal of Arts, (Source: KSAX 2010-09-21T21:50:26Z)

Aretha Franklin's son badly beaten in Detroit

DETROIT (AP) -- A spokeswoman for Aretha Franklin says the singing legend's son has been severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit. Gwendolyn Quinn said in a statement that Eddie Franklin ... numerous Grammys; (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-21T18:01:22Z)

Reid switches gears, picks Vick over Kolb as Eagles' QB

... Eagles coach Andy Reid made a surprising reversal: Michael Vick , not Kevin Kolb , will be the starting ... ran for 103 yards during a 27-20 season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers . He had 284 passing ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-21T21:57:35Z)

Andre Johnson to have MRI on ankle

Texans receiver Andre Johnson will have an MRI exam on his sprained right ankle ... He walked over to me and said 'I'm playing,'" Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "He tells me he's playing, he's playing." (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-20T02:17:39Z)

Andy Reid says Michael Vick, not Kevin Kolb, will be Philadelphia Eagles ...

Eagles coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that the controversial but effective Micahel Vick -- not Kevin Kolb -- will start at quarterback ... Kolb struggled in the first half against Green Bay. (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-21T22:11:54Z)

Another task on Texans' to-do list Checking off road victory over NFC East team ...

I'm excited to finally play there," said Andre Johnson ... Texans -Redskins is suddenly an internecine battle, a true family squabble. During his long Denver tenure, Shanahan launched Gary Kubiak's coaching career ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-21T11:13:21Z)

Lassa Campaign: Political stunt backfires: Duffy refuses invitations to debate

... invitations that Lassa has accepted. Duffy still has not responded to invitations for debates in Barron County, Chippewa Falls and his hometown of Ashland. In addition, The Wausau Daily Herald reported that Sean ... (Source: WisPolitics.com 2010-09-21T18:30:00Z)

Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson battle for title of NFL's No. 1 back

... debate about whether Adrian Peterson or Chris Johnson ... shy of Barry Sanders' NFL record. To be fair, the Titans under coach Jeff Fisher are built for the run. Since 1996, the Titans and New York Jets have ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

Updated: Aretha Franklin's son severely beaten in Detroit

DETROIT ... talk to Eddie Franklin about the circumstances of the incident. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, is one of the most honored musicians in American history, having won numerous Grammys; (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-21T18:01:22Z)

Reverse immigration: a Norwegian connection

... Norway, whose uncle and aunt own a pig farm. "It's not always that easy," Smith said. "You have to have a job offer before you can apply for a work visa." Smith, who did not speak any Norwegian ... (Source: BYU Newsnet 2010-09-09T06:55:34Z)

Motorola Droid X Finally Getting Long-Awaited Android OS 2.2 Upgrade

... official upgrade to Android OS 2.2 is finally ready, and users of this smartphone should be able to download it now. The latest version of Google's mobile operating system is required for devices to run Adobe ... (Source: Brighthand 2010-09-21T15:16:43Z)

Duffy, Lassa advance to November showdown

... Sean Duffy easily defeated his challenger, Rudolph farmer Dan Mielke, in his party's primary for the 7th District seat in Congress. Duffy will square off against Stevens Point Democrat Julie Lassa ... in Wausau, (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-09-15T11:34:47Z)

Full strength All Whites

... Paraguay match in Wellington while Fallon will join the squad in a non-playing capacity should Plymouth Argyle clear the recuperating striker for long-haul travel. Cole Peverley ... World Cup opponents here in ... (Source: Sportal.com.au 2010-09-21T06:05:32Z)

Hungarian Bass Laszlo Polgar Dies At 63

Laszlo Polgar, a Hungarian bass and member ... He became a member of the Hungarian State Opera in 1973. Polgar received Hungary's most prestigious cultural award, the Kossuth Prize, in 1990. "I wanted to become an ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-19T20:55:32Z)

Laszlo Polgar, Hungarian bass, Zurich Opera member; at 63

BUDAPEST — Laszlo Polgar, a Hungarian bass ... He became a member of the Hungarian State Opera in 1973. Mr. Polgar received Hungary's most prestigious cultural award, the Kossuth Prize, in 1990. "I wanted to ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-21T04:25:19Z)

Steelers snap Titans' Chris Johnson rushing record

... Tennessee Titans running back and Orlando-native Chris Johnson to just 34 yards on 16 carries and ended his chances to snap Barry Sanders' 14 ... smothering defenses of the New York Jets or Baltimore Ravens. (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-09-20T13:37:42Z)

New Zealand retains World Cup flavor for squad

... members of New Zealand's unbeaten football World Cup squad were recalled Tuesday to play international friendlies next month against Honduras and Paraguay. New Zealand-based midfielder Cole Peverley is the ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-09-21T02:30:47Z)

Verizon: Droid X update to Froyo is ready

... Android 2.2, or Froyo over the air to Motorola Droid X smartphones on Wednesday, though customers ... A key benefit of the Froyo update is its addition of Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Android. The upgrade also ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-09-21T23:02:01Z)

Laszlo Polgar, Hungarian Bass, Dies at 63

... Gurnemanz in "Parsifal." Laszlo Polgar was born Jan. 1, 1947, in Somogyszentpal, Hungary, and studied at the Hungarian Music Academy. He received Hungary's most prestigious cultural award, the Kossuth ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-20T23:31:50Z)

Droid X update to Froyo is now ready

... Android 2.2, or Froyo over the air to Motorola Droid X smartphones on Wednesday, though customers ... A key benefit of the Froyo update is its addition of Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Android. The upgrade also ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-09-21T20:46:00Z)

Vick to be named Eagles' starter

... repeatedly insisting that Kevin Kolb would start when healthy. Kolb sat out the Eagles' 35-32 win over Detroit on Sunday after sustaining a concussion halfway through the season opener against Green Bay. (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson sees streak end

The battle between Titans running back Chris Johnson and Pittsburgh's run defense was billed as an ... two short of the NFL record held by Barry Sanders — came to an ugly end as the Titans fell to the Steelers 19-11. (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-20T07:18:18Z)

Move could save some Long Beach police positions

LONG BEACH - A dozen police positions could be ... officers could potentially be laid off because of planned cuts to help eliminate an $18.5 million general fund deficit. Police Administration Bureau Chief Braden ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-09T02:30:42Z)

Fitch Rates International CCE's Euro Notes 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

... Norwegian and Swedish bottlers and for general corporate purposes ... Annual FCF would have been higher with the addition of Norway and Sweden bottling profits. Shortly after expected transaction close, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-21T16:49:47Z)

Fallon only absente from All Whites squad 

... Paraguay match in Wellington while Fallon will join the squad in a non-playing capacity should Plymouth Argyle clear the recuperating striker for long-haul travel. Cole Peverley ... World Cup opponents here in ... (Source: ONE News 2010-09-21T01:04:53Z)

Mayor vetoing part of Long Beach budget

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Mayor Bob Foster is vetoing part of the Long ... council has already approved a pared down budget to eliminate an $18.5 million general fund deficit. That budget eliminated dozens of ... (Source: KGET TV 17 2010-09-20T15:39:23Z)

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