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Deals of the Hour / October 14, 2010, 8:39 am

Certain healthy habits help reduce breast cancer risk: study

U.S. researchers have identified three healthy habits which may be helpful in reducing breast cancer risk for women. Postmenopausal women who engage in regular physical activity, maintain a healthy weight and drink moderate alcohol, if at all, may face a ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-10-13T05:46:36Z)

First of 33 trapped Chilean miners is rescued

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - The first trapped miner emerged from a capsule just after 11 p.m. ET Tuesday from a gold and copper mine that he and 33 miners have been trapped in for more than two months - the longest anyone has survived underground. Florencio ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-13T11:08:44Z)

Next for Chile: Miners' recovery, cause of mine collapse

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — Chileans reveled Thursday in the stunning glory and jubilation of a record-setting mine rescue. As the celebration fades, however, several key questions await resolution. Officials at the copper and gold mine whose collapse trapped ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-14T11:29:01Z)

Ex-Martin teacher enters plea agreement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Martin teacher has entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors on a charge of transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity. In a plea agreement filed Friday and obtained by The ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-12T15:34:46Z)

Miners emerge; rescuers fade

People around the globe seem captivated by the progressing rescue of the 33 Chilean miners who have been trapped nearly half a mile underground since Aug. 5. Those ranging from the pope to celebrities to NASA have been sharing their reactions; "Chilean ... (Source: Kansas City Business Journal 2010-10-13T19:58:26Z)

Last of Chilean miners is raised safely to surface

SAN JOSE MINE, CHILE — SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) -- The last of the Chilean miners, the foreman who held them together when they were feared lost, was raised from the depths of the earth Wednesday night - a joyous ending to a 69-day ordeal that riveted ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-14T01:27:43Z)

Rescue of Chilean Miners Hailed by NASA

NASA officials hailed the successful rescue of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped deep underground for more than two months and got their first breath of fresh air today (Oct. 13). The miners were trapped more than 2,000 feet (609 meters) underground for ... (Source: Space News 2010-10-13T19:22:39Z)

Judge Turns Kansas 'Pill Mill' Over For Foreclosure

A federal judge has given a bank permission to begin foreclosure of a Haysville clinic liked to dozens of deaths. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ A federal judge has given a bank permission to begin foreclosure of a Haysville clinic liked to dozens of deaths. U.S ... (Source: WIBW 2010-10-12T20:21:06Z)

Christine O'Donnell, Chris Coons spar in Delaware debate

NEWARK, Del. - Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell, the tea-party sensation, questioned Democratic opponent Chris Coons' patriotism in a nationally televised debate Wednesday evening, calling him a Marxist who would "rubber-stamp" the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-14T09:13:01Z)

Adhering to healthy lifestyle lowers breast cancer risk

Washington, Oct 12 (ANI): A study of more than 85,000 postmenopausal women has suggested that regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and drinking less alcohol lowers breast cancer risk for women with, and without a family history of the ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-10-12T11:17:04Z)

Former Teacher Enters Plea Agreement

(AP) JACKSON, Tenn. - A former Martin teacher has entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors on a charge of transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity. In a plea agreement filed Friday and obtained by The ... (Source: WTVF 2010-10-12T15:20:27Z)

Mistress greets 2-timer as he and 32 other Chilean miners rescued

Two-timing miner Yonni Barrios surfaced yesterday as the world watched breathlessly to see if his wife or his girlfriend was waiting to fall into his arms. It was the mistress. Barrios, one of 33 trapped Chilean miners, brazenly had invited both women, but ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-14T14:13:39Z)

O'Donnell's Anti-Gay Politics Fit In Well At Claremont Institute

Two subjects, education and sex, have dominated media coverage of Delaware Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's campaign. With regard to education, there were allegations that the Republican lied about attending Oxford University and Claremont College on ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-10-12T18:40:53Z)

Miners being rescued one by one in Chile

To hugs, cheers and tears, rescuers using a missile-like escape capsule began pulling 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom at last early Wednesday, 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine almost a half-mile underground. A fifth miner, the ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-10-13T08:31:15Z)

Hugs seen (and heard) round the world as TV coverage turns Chile rescue into global happening

LONDON (AP) — Television viewers around the world are riveted by the dramatic pictures of trapped Chilean miners being brought to safety. Get The 39 News App For Your iPhone Pictures Wednesday showed brave miners who had been trapped beneath the ground ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-10-13T13:17:35Z)

Rescue ahead of schedule; some miners may leave hospital tomorrow

6:26 p.m. SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) -- Mine officials in Chile believe they might be able to free the all of the 33 miners by midnight. The rescue is running ahead of schedule with more than three-quarters of the miners now above ground, after being ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-10-13T23:18:52Z)

Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Women who maintain certain "breast-healthy" habits can lower their risk of breast cancer, even if a close relative has had the disease, a new study finds. Engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T14:08:52Z)

All 33 Chile miners freed in flawless rescue

The longest underground nightmare in history ended safely — and faster than anyone expected. In a flawless operation that unfolded before a hopeful, transfixed world, 33 miners who were trapped for more than two months deep beneath the Chilean earth were ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T04:33:50Z)

27 miners free as Chile rescue goes off flawlessly

With remarkable speed — and flawless execution — miner after miner climbed into a cramped cage deep beneath the Chilean earth, was hoisted through 2,000 feet of rock and saw precious sunlight Wednesday after the longest underground entrapment in human ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T22:14:27Z)

Miners rescued from 2,000ft raise the spirits of the world

CHILE'S AUTHORITIES were hopeful that the rescue of the 33 miners trapped underground for a record 10 weeks could be concluded by early today Irish time after a euphoric day which saw rescuers bring men up to the surface at regular intervals. As of 9pm ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-10-14T09:05:51Z)

Fresh air, freedom for Chilean miners after 69 days trapped

14th miner has reached the surface; 19 awaiting their turn in rescue capsule SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) ? The miners emerged like clockwork, jubilantly embracing wives, children and rescuers and looking remarkably composed Wednesday after languishing for 69 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T14:43:29Z)

Chile's trapped miners finally find freedom

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The last of the Chilean miners has been raised from deep beneath the surface. All 33 men have now been delivered from the longest underground entrapment in history. The foreman who held the group together when they were feared lost ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-14T11:07:32Z)

At Claremont Institute, Christine O'Donnell Was Taught ABCs of Homophobia | The Nation

Kathryn Joyce is the author of Quiverfull: Inside the Christian Patriarchy Movement. The Claremont Institute, which shares no official affiliation with the consortium of seven interconnected schools that make up Claremont Colleges, but which lists a number ... (Source: Nation 2010-10-12T17:14:59Z)

UPDATED: Miner Rescue Mission Complete

SAN JOSE MINE , Chile (AP) - The Chilean mine is empty. The last of the rescue workers has been hauled up a narrow, 2,000 foot hole. It puts the exclamation point on a 69-day ordeal for 33 miners who had been trapped in the mine. Earlier, the foreman who ... (Source: WNCT 2010-10-14T06:21:13Z)

The Right-Wing Think Tank Where Christine O' Donnell Learned Her ABCs of Homophobia

In the past few weeks, Delaware Congressional candidate Christine O'Donnell has come under ridicule for seeming embellishments to her résumé . A CV posted on the networking site LinkedIn transformed a 2001 summer seminar she attended in rented space at ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-10-14T07:04:10Z)

Looking healthy, two-thirds of trapped miners free

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their rescue moving with remarkable speed while their countrymen erupted in cheers and the world watched transfixed ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-13T20:19:55Z)

Christine O'Donnell takes jabs at Coons in Delaware Senate debate

"Tea party" -backed Republican Christine O'Donnell went on the offensive Wednesday in Delaware's first Senate debate, accusing rival Chris Coons of being a "rubber stamp" for Democrats , as he tried to stick to points of policy. The campaign so far has ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-14T10:31:45Z)

Who Won in the Christine O'Donnell vs. Chris Coons Delaware Senate Debate?

U.S. Senate candidates Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons faced off in Delaware Wednesday night in a nationally televised debate, throwing barbs at each other and weighing in on policy proposals. "Ms. O'Donnell has experience running for office but no ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-14T13:37:52Z)

Chile choreographs dramatic finale to trapped miners saga; rescues to begin within hours

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) — Fresh air and freedom were just hours away Tuesday for 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground for 69 days, men whose endurance and unity have captivated the world. No one in the history of mining has been trapped so long ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-12T20:49:44Z)

Bravo! How the miners got out alive

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile -- Some knelt and prayed, others pumped their fists. All of them are finally free. The last of Chile's 33 trapped miners was hoisted Wednesday night through 2,041 feet of rock in an emotional ending to the longest underground ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-14T09:41:39Z)

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