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Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 11:40 am

Muslims take to Minn. State Fair to repair image

Salim and Zuleyha Ozonder were focused on the people who were leaving ... The "Great Minnesota Get-Together" is one of the largest and best-attended state fairs in the country. Every day for 12 days through Labor Day, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-04T07:15:48Z)

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)

Earl could force US evacuations ahead of Labor Day

... approach to either of the Cape Hatteras areas or Cape Cod and southern New England as the storm progresses further," said Bill Read, director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Earl delivered a ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-31T21:03:45Z)

Seattle castoff Houshmandzadeh reaches deal with Ravens

... Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh ... was cut by Seattle last week. He signed with the Seahawks as a free agent before the 2009 season and had a team-high 79 catches for 911 yards and three touchdowns. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-06T18:04:50Z)

Cartoonist, Pulitzer Prize winner Conrad dies at 86

... than half a century, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman to ... said he was most proud of being on Nixon's enemies list," David Conrad ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-09-06T17:00:25Z)

QB Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

... Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans , according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut ... looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-06T16:46:06Z)

Ravens sign T.J. Houshmandzadeh

The 10-year veteran was cut by Seattle last week. He signed with the Seahawks as a free agent before the 2009 season and had a team-high 79 catches for 911 yards and three touchdowns. Kennard McGuire, Houshmandzadeh ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-06T17:57:41Z)

Breaking News: Boston Red Sox Claim Angels Catcher Mike Napoli

The Red Sox have Jason Varitek and Victor Martinez on the team as this year's catching squad. They may have interest in him this winter and go after a deal then. This means that if a deal will not be made, (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-30T02:13:56Z)

Muslims take to Fair to repair image

Salim and Zuleyha Ozonder were focused on the people who were leaving ... The "Great Minnesota Get-Together" is one of the largest and best-attended state fairs in the country. Every day for 12 days through Labor Day, (Source: WOOD 2010-09-04T17:45:44Z)

Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

... Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut ... looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-06T16:46:06Z)

Former Trojan Leinart signs one-year deal with Texans

... Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut ... looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T17:14:44Z)

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)

Boston Red Sox: Mike Napoli of the L.A. Angels Is Claimed by Sox

The Red Sox have Jason Varitek and Victor Martinez on the team as this year's catching squad. They may have interest in him this winter and go after a deal then. This means that if a deal will not be made, (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-28T23:59:07Z)

Obama unveils $50B road, rail plan

Seeking to bolster the sluggish economy, President Barack Obama was using a Labor Day appearance in Milwaukee to announce he will ask Congress for $50 billion to kick off a new infrastructure plan designed to expand ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-06T12:14:05Z)

Officials: Obama to back infrastructure spending

President Barack Obama will call for long-term investments in the nation ... Obama will outline the infrastructure proposal Monday at an event in Milwaukee marking Labor Day, a big annual three-day workers' holiday ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-06T17:43:22Z)

George Clooney's 'The American' was Big Money-Maker over Labor Day Weekend

it was 'The American' featuring George Clooney that prevailed, according ... Rounding out the top five with $8.6 million was Drew Barrymore and Justin Long in 'Going the Distance.' (Source: TheInsider.com 2010-09-06T18:19:09Z)

President Obama unveils $50 billion road, rail plan

Seeking to bolster the sluggish economy, President Barack Obama was using a Labor Day appearance in Milwaukee to announce he will ask Congress for $50 billion to kick off a new infrastructure plan designed to expand ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-09-06T11:16:49Z)

Box office: Clooney takes out the competition as 'The American' outpaces solid ...

... the traditionally slow Labor Day weekend -- George Clooney ... Going the Distance," starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, fizzled on the runway, grossing just $8.6 million. Ticket sales for "The American" on ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-06T17:14:44Z)

With Earl's exit, New England gets on with Labor Day

Earl's worst damage in New England ... wind-driven rain on Cape Cod cottages and fishing villages, but caused little damage. It left clear blue skies in its wake. It was the perfect start to a Labor Day weekend that ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-04T22:03:26Z)

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)

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)

Ravens sign WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh

who was released by the Seattle Seahawks after one season with the team ... Houshmandzadeh caught 79 passes for 911 yards and three touchdowns. Before signing a five-year, $40 million deal with Seattle, he had three ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-09-06T15:55:59Z)

George Clooney 'The American' Takes Charge Of U.S. Box Office

George Clooney brought out the patriotism in U ... Drew Barrymore and Justin Long failed to draw the crowds during America's Labor Day weekend with Going the Distance - the romantic comedy only manages to scrape into ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-06T14:22:56Z)

Muslims take to state fair to try to repair image

Salim and Zuleyha Ozonder were focused on the people who were leaving ... The "Great Minnesota Get-Together" is one of the largest and best-attended state fairs in the country. Every day for 12 days through Labor ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-05T04:15:40Z)

Labor Day, Trade Unions, and My Buddy Jack

... Day a national holiday. Designed to honor the workers whose labors built this nation from the ground up - and also to help smooth relations with organized labor in the wake of the disastrous Pullman Strike ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-09-06T15:34:31Z)

Earl's biggest damage on East Coast: Labor Day weekend business

Earl's worst damage in New England ... driven rain on Cape Cod cottages and fishing villages, but caused little damage. It left clear, blue skies in its wake. It was the perfect start to a Labor Day weekend that ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-09-05T10:13:35Z)

On this Labor Day, respite and hope?

Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894. In the aftermath of the Pullman strike that year, in which nearly three dozen workers died at the hands of U.S. marshals and military troops, President Grover Cleveland ... (Source: OhMyGov! 2010-09-06T09:50:55Z)

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)

Collapse in 9th topsdismal Sox weekend

... Red Sox on Sunday. The win completed a sweep of the three-game weekend series and came after Chicago trailed 5-3 entering the ninth inning and had two outs. Victor Martinez ... Red Sox C Jason Varitek, (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-09-06T10:33:52Z)

Why the First Labor Day Was Declared

... holiday? It all goes back to a financial collapse, a ConservaDem, a labor leader and blood on the streets of Chicago ... in the Pullman strike, at Ludlow and at Anacostia. (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-09-06T14:08:37Z)

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