Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 23, 2010, 11:40 am

Cajun singer Richard recovering from stroke

Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. We have introduced a new commenting system called Disqus for our articles. This allows readers the option of signing in using their Facebook, Twitter, Disqus or existing MiamiHerald.com username and ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

A southern fried story

She directed Petrus' turn as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill." Old friend Coré Cotton is "an attorney by trade, a singer by passion," she said, most notably with Sounds of Blackness. Van and Regina Marie Williams first worked ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-23T18:27:50Z)

Beyond tests and books

she received a discount by offering her services to the school. Why go to the trouble? One of her sons was bullied in public school, West said. "He was a broken and battered child," she said. "Now he's flourishing." Shelby Schmitt, 14, began her first ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

Looking for china not made in China

wait for a sale at Kohl's or other retailers. For something more rustic, try a website such as www.stillmadeinusa.com or www.americans working.com , which list only domestically made products. The sites mention Emerson Creek Pottery, Hartstone Pottery and H. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

Food Network's Sandra Lee gets a taste of NY politics

But Lee laughs when asked about the possibility of being the state's first lady. She says the only thing she wants to be is "first lady of cookbooks right now." The 44-year-old Lee is promoting her new recipe guide, "The Complete Cookbook," and upcoming ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-23T18:27:50Z)

Yankees facing host of issues

Now they enter an offseason when they are expected to lavish a nine-figure offer on Lee, the left-hander who is 3-0 against them in two postseasons, and perhaps pursue Crawford, who likely will be sought by the Los Angeles Angels . In addition, (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

On View: 'Energy' at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena

Several photographs by Richard Barnes from his collection of starlings offer a peek at an alternative energy source created from herding mechanisms. Barnes captured thousand of starlings that descended upon Rome for three months at a time in 2005 and 2006. " (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

Save water, collect rain

From staff writer Matthew Gomez : Rain barrels and cisterns are now being provided to San Francisco residents for an even-steeper discount price under a program by the city's Public Utilities Commission. The barrels and cisterns, which are now being ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

President Obama sells Harry Reid to Las Vegas voters

for sale" signs lined a modest neighborhood. Foreclosures have devastated the once family friendly area, said Jerry Mastro, a 46-year-old construction worker who was lured to Las Vegas five years ago by stories of ample opportunity. "I haven't seen ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

Backstage: Tony Kushner

the playwright responds that a great preacher has a duty not to offer bromides to the congregation. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-23T18:35:00Z)

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