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Deals of the Hour / September 5, 2010, 11:40 am

Texas NFL Capsules: Four undrafted rookies make Cowboys' initial roster

Hurd is at the back end of a receiving group led by starters Miles Austin and Roy Williams, and first-round pick Dez Bryant. The Cowboys also are high on Kevin Ogletree, a second-year player. That's it, though, (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-05T10:56:32Z)

Exotic pet laws lack teeth in Ohio

... had lost his federal license to exhibit exotic animals, would have been grandfathered out of them. "It's just a free-for-all in Ohio ... The Humane Society cut a deal this year with Gov. Ted Strickland and ... (Source: Marion Star 2010-09-05T11:10:51Z)

Digest: NHL signs off on Ilya Kovalchuk's 15-year, $100 million contract with New Jersey Devils

The NHL signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Five weeks after rejecting the free agent's 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league approved ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-02T23:53:11Z)

Ohio's Exotic Animal Laws in Question After Fatal Bear Attack

The Humane Society cut a deal this year with Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and leading farm groups that traded pulling an animal cruelty measure off the November ballot for certain animal protections, including a ban on ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-08-31T09:58:02Z)

Master Chefs Offer Different Contest at US Open

There has been intense competition going on at the U.S. Open, and it has nothing to do with aces or foot faults. Instead, five of Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters" have been working to create the best food of the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-05T17:01:36Z)

Cowboys opening up money for a Miles Austin deal, or others

especially Dez Bryant and Sean Lee, but the bulk of that money could end up going to Miles Austin, whom the Cowboys have had discussions about a long-term deal this summer. I wouldn't say the Cowboys are being cheap, (Source: Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com 2010-09-03T21:57:28Z)

U.S. cities ranked on travel taxes

... destination cities, according to a new study by the education and research arm of the National Business Travel Association. The cities with the highest overall tax ... which travelers face the lowest overall tax (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-09-05T06:10:12Z)

4 undrafted rookies make Cowboys' initial roster

Hurd is at the back end of a receiving group led by starters Miles Austin and Roy Williams, and first-round pick Dez Bryant. The Cowboys also are high on Kevin Ogletree, a second-year player. That's it, though, (Source: WOAI 2010-09-05T14:31:17Z)

Huck propels Butler past Albion in opener

... for 222 yards and three touchdowns as visiting Butler beat Albion 29-13 in a season-opening game Saturday. Huck connected with Jordan Koopman on TD passes of 2 and 26 yards and with Zack Watkins on a 17-yard score. (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-05T05:41:34Z)

2010-11 NHL Season Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

The most confusing situation in the 2010 off-season has been Chicago's goaltending situation. After winning the Stanley Cup it was widely expected that restricted free agent Antti Niemi would return to the Blackhawks ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-05T04:15:40Z)

Sharks sign ex-Hawk Niemi

$2 million deal with Antti Niemi. Niemi stopped 129 of 136 shots in the Western Conference final to help Chicago sweep the Sharks. The Blackhawks went on to win the Stanley Cup behind Niemi but cut ties with the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-02T15:24:56Z)

Master chefs offer different contest at US Open with a battle for best culinary dish

five of Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters" have been working to create the best food of the tournament — something more elegant than hot dogs, pretzels and burgers. To that end, they've created recipes like pulled pork ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-05T16:54:26Z)

Court Denies American Vanguard's Motion To Lift Stop Sale Order - Quick Facts

... motion for emergency and injunctive relief from a stop sale, use or removal order that had been issued by the United States ... Eric Wintemute, American Vanguard President & Chief Executive Officer, said, " (Source: RTT News 2010-09-03T21:28:50Z)

South Korean Foreign Minister Offers to Resign

SEOUL—South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Mr. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

Sports digest: NHL approves Ilya Kovalchuk's new deal with New Jersey Devils

The NHL has signed off on left wing Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-04T04:45:29Z)

Humane society threatens ballot issue if Ohio animal cruelty deal fails

Ohio (AP) -- The Humane Society is threatening ... Care Standards Board to adopt the agreement on farm animal protections. It was hammered out in June with help from Gov. Ted Strickland. Ohio Agriculture Director ... (Source: WHIO.com 2010-08-26T03:44:34Z)

Court Denies American Vanguard's Motion to Lift Stop Sale Order

... motion for emergency and injunctive relief from a Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order that had been issued by the United States ... Eric Wintemute, President & Chief Executive Officer of the company, said, " (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-03T06:55:31Z)

Sharks sign goalie Antti Niemi

... million deal with Antti Niemi. The team announced the deal Thursday. Niemi stopped 129 of 136 shots in the Western Conference final to help Chicago sweep the Sharks. The Blackhawks went on to win the Stanley Cup ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-09-02T16:00:44Z)

Obit: Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Paul Conrad, 86

David Conrad said, but he did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times , where he worked for 30 years and helped the newspaper ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-05T09:52:06Z)

From the News-Sentinel

... than half a century, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman to ... of Rancho Palos Verdes surrounded by his family, his son David Conrad ... (Source: FortWayne.com 2010-09-05T14:59:55Z)

Florida fests offer vacation fun close by

car rentals and meals in the nation's top 50 destination cities, according to a new study by the education ... The cities in which travelers face the lowest overall tax burden are Fort Lauderdale; Fort Myers; (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-05T04:08:30Z)

Official says South Korea's foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-04T06:25:42Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk is officially a New Jersey Devil again after NHL signs off on contract

NEWARK, N.J. – The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils . Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T19:48:37Z)

T-TALK: New reality show puts NASCAR on BET

car rentals and meals in the nation's top 50 destination cities, according to a new study by the education ... The cities in which travelers face the lowest overall tax burden are Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-09-05T08:40:31Z)

Cedar Rapids Native, Cartoonist Paul Conrad Dies at 86

David Conrad. He said the death was from natural causes, but did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times, where he worked for ... (Source: KCRG.com 2010-09-05T17:23:04Z)

Dixon leads Top Fuel qualifying at Nationals

... completed 20 of 31 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns as Butler beat Albion 29-13 in Albion, Mich. Huck connected with Jordan Koopman on TD passes of 2 and 26 yards and with Zack Watkins on a 17-yard score. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-05T07:00:18Z)

Court Denies American Vanguard's Motion to Lift Stop Sale Order

... motion for emergency and injunctive relief from a Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order that had been issued by the United States ... Eric Wintemute, President & Chief Executive Officer of the company, said, " (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-03T21:50:18Z)

Wayne State wins; Albion loses

Albion 13: Andrew Huck completed 20 of 31 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns for visiting Butler. Huck connected with Jordan Koopman on TD passes of two and 26 yards, and with Zack Watkins on a 17-yard score. (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-05T01:02:23Z)

South Korean foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism charge

... Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung Hwan offered to resign Saturday over allegations that the ministry manipulated its rules to offer a job to his daughter. His offer came a week after three of President Lee Myung ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-04T06:47:10Z)

Bravo's master chefs offer different contest at US Open with a battle for best ...

NEW YORK - There has been intense competition going on at the U.S. Open, and it has nothing to do with aces or foot faults. Instead, five of Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters" have been working to create the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-05T17:01:36Z)

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