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Deals of the Hour / September 25, 2010, 10:41 pm

Prescription drug drop-off event Saturday

Sites in Bloomington, Bedford and Nashville will be participating in a nationwide prescription drug "take-back" day Saturday that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The sites, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., are the Lawrence County Sheriff ... (Source: Herald Times 2010-09-24T04:21:46Z)

Prescription drop-off day planned Saturday

Expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs can be dropped off -- no questions asked -- Saturday at the Lafayette district of the Indiana State Police. It's part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's first National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-09-24T06:01:59Z)

Clemson students to show off 'Deep Orange' car

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- The first "Deep Orange" car created by Clemson University graduate students will be on display in Greenville. The electric car will be unveiled Thursday as part of Motorsports on Main. The event kicks off the Petit Le Mans race ... (Source: WCNC 2010-09-23T16:40:15Z)

Frank Mir Stuns Mirko Cro Cop With Knee; UFC 119 Results and Recap

Though it was not the biggest marquee attraction of the year, UFC 119′s main-event bout between Frank Mir and Mirko Cro Cop still had some appeal to a mixture of casual and hardcore fans. For casual fans, Frank Mir has become one of the most recognizable ... (Source: Headline Planet 2010-09-26T05:02:20Z)

Clemson students to show off 'Deep Orange' car

GREENVILLE — The first "Deep Orange" car created by Clemson University graduate students will be on display in Greenville. The electric car will be unveiled Thursday as part of Motorsports on Main. The event kicks off the Petit Le Mans race week in ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-09-23T10:42:20Z)

Nationwide "Take-Back" initiative observed in Los Angeles, U.S.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- A nationwide "Take-Back" initiative aimed at bringing expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs to collection sites for destruction was observed in Los Angeles of the United States on Saturday. Among participating ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-25T20:55:35Z)

Eagles Notebook: One sack vs. Lions negated, but Eagles still own league high

The Eagles' offensive line is improving so quickly, it actually ended the week with one less sack allowed than it had when the week began. The team said that upon review, the NFL agreed with o-line coach Juan Castillo, who contended that when Michael Vick ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-24T12:21:22Z)

UFC 119 Mir Vs. Cro Cop Quick Hits: Mir Knock Outs Cro Cop In Lackluster Fight

In the main event former Pride Open-weight Grand Prix Champion Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic (27-7-2) took on former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir (13-5). Frank Mir in all three rounds managed to shoot on "Cro Cop" and press "Cro Cop" against the fence ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-26T04:55:11Z)

Eagles' offensive line knows it has to get better

One of the most encouraging things about the Eagles' win against the Detroit Lions was that quarterback Michael Vick showed many of his old moves and speed again. One of the most discouraging things was that he needed those moves just to stay in one piece ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-24T19:02:14Z)

Seth Meyers talks 'SNL' 'stress dreams'

Alleged White House gatecrasher Michaele Salahi has seen her 15 minutes of fame turn into a wild media ride that hasn't paused in 10 months. And now, as if "The Real Housewives of Washington, D.C." and a rumored Playboy pictorial aren't enough, she ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T17:00:32Z)

Adam Levine to stop singing about models

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine wants to stop singing about women. The "Misery" singer admits it is "absolutely ridiculous" how many models are featured in the band's songs, videos and album covers, and is planning for the group to take a new direction ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-26T04:05:05Z)

Drive Reply(TM) to Sponsor MacDonald Motorsports Team 81 NASCAR Driver Michael McDowell ...

Iconosys, Inc. is proud to announce a primary sponsorship agreement for its Smartphone safety technology Drive Reply™ with NASCAR driver Michael McDowell, 25, and the MacDonald Motorsports racing team. McDowell will be driving a Dodge Charger featuring ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-25T17:13:40Z)

Michaele Salahi: Gatecrasher and Now $39.95 Doll

MSNBC : Alleged White House gatecrasher Michael Salahi has seen her 15 minutes of fame turn into a wild media ride that hasn't paused in 10 months. And now, as if "The Real Housewives of Washington, D.C." and a rumored Playboy pictorial aren't enough, she ... (Source: Momlogic.com 2010-09-24T20:20:58Z)

Maroon 5 Reaches For More On 'Hands All Over'

Pop-rock band Maroon 5 may have sold 15 million records, but they want even more fans. Lead singer Adam Levine and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael say with their new album, Hands All Over, they're aiming to pull in people unfamiliar with their previous hits ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-25T16:16:24Z)

Kyle Busch claims mark in 11th Nationwide win

DOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch took a dominating romp on the concrete and rolled into the NASCAR record book. Busch set a single-season record for wins in the Nationwide Series, taking the checkered flag for the 11th time in only 23 races on Saturday at Dover ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-26T05:30:58Z)

Up to 150,000 may attend McConnell air show and open house

 An air show is returning to McConnell Air Force Base after problems booking an attraction forced the cancellation of last year's event. The Wichita Eagle reported as many as 150,000 people are expected to show up today and Sunday for the Thunderbirds ... (Source: Newton Kansan 2010-09-25T14:50:30Z)

Adam Levine To Offer Up Harley If Album Debuts At Number One

Maroon 5 star Adam Levine is to hand a lucky fan the keys to his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle if the band's new album Hands All Over debuts at the top of the U.S. charts. The singer will offer up the bike on the band's website if the record hits ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-24T14:37:23Z)

Hudson County is participating tomorrow in National Prescription Take-Back campaign ...

Many Hudson County municipal police forces and the county Sheriff's Office will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign tomorrow, officials said. The effort to provide drop-off locations for ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-24T09:36:44Z)

Drop off sites for prescription drugs

Indianapolis - Indiana's Attorney General says addiction to prescription drugs is now number two behind alcohol abuse. Many think it's partly because they're so easy to get, just sitting there in the medicine cabinet. Because they're not being used, no one ... (Source: WTHR 2010-09-24T11:24:06Z)

Salahi: Crasher, 'Housewife' and now $39.95 doll

Alleged White House gatecrasher Michael Salahi has seen her 15 minutes of fame turn into a wild media ride that hasn't paused in 10 months. And now, as if "The Real Housewives of Washington, D.C." and a rumored Playboy pictorial aren't enough, she ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T17:29:10Z)

JORDAN WEBB'S SUCCESS AT KU LEAVES CONFLICTING EMOTIONS BACK HOME IN MISSOURI

The town of Union, Mo., sits 40 miles west of St. Louis, unquestionably in the heart of Missouri Tiger country. Needless to say, a Kansas football game that doesn't include Mizzou has never been an event for the 9,000 residents of Union, but then again ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-15T05:01:04Z)

Eagles cpach Andy Reid flip-flops, naming Michael Vick his starting QB over Kevin Kolb

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick earned himself a starting job by being — of all things — a pocket passer. Vick will take over as the Philadelphia Eagles ' No. 1 quarterback, coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, a day after he announced he would go back to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-22T05:57:12Z)

KU quarterback Webb has his Missouri hometown switching allegiances

The town of Union, Mo., sits 40 miles west of St. Louis, unquestionably in the heart of Missouri Tiger country. Needless to say, a Kansas football game that doesn't include Mizzou has never been an event for the 9,000 residents of Union — but then ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-15T04:10:58Z)

Collier sheriff's office hosts Prescription Drug Take Back event

People can turn in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at the Collier County Sheriff's Office on Saturday. CCSO and Drug Free Collier will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's first National Prescription Drug Take Back ... (Source: NBC 2 2010-09-25T13:53:14Z)

NASCAR raceday: Dover better for the Fords?

1. Clint Bowyer is coming off a win last weekend, but he will be 150 points lighter at Dover thanks to a NASCAR penalty this week. His case is under appeal, but for now the point reduction stays and makes his chances at a first Sprint Cup title far more ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-25T22:50:07Z)

Up to 150,000 expected at McConnell air show

Wichita, Kan. — An air show is returning to McConnell Air Force Base after problems booking an attraction forced the cancellation of last year's event. The Wichita Eagle reported that as many as 150,000 people are expected to show up Saturday and Sunday ... (Source: Air Force Times 2010-09-24T15:13:10Z)

UFC 119 recap: Mir KO's Cro Cop, Lytle and Serra excite, Canadians go 1-1

UFC 119 is in the books and Canadian fighters went 1-1 in an event that most Canadian fans will be relatively satisfied with. Joe Doerksen came up short in his fight with TUF alumnus C.B. Dollaway. The veteran from Winnipeg was submitted by a tight ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-26T05:09:30Z)

Wichita flight festival starts Saturday

The Wichita Flight Festival and McConnell Air Force Base Open House and Air Show will be held Saturday and Sunday. Here is a press release from the base with a tentative schedule of events: MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KAN. -- With the U.S. Air Force ... (Source: Wichita Business Journal 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

Tigers pounce on KU

Alyssa Diggs grew up in the Dallas suburbs, a long way removed from the battlegrounds of the Missouri-Kansas rivalry. But the freshman forward on MU's soccer team proved a quick student. Before last night's Big 12 opener against Kansas, Diggs became ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-25T12:55:58Z)

Inaugural 'Deep Orange' car unveiled at motorsports event

Amidst the din of roaring race car engines, one vehicle stood out for its sound of silence. With an electric motor, the inaugural "Deep Orange" car — the first concept car created by graduate students at the Clemson University International Center for Au ... (Source: PhysOrg 2010-09-23T21:40:54Z)

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