Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 23, 2010, 2:40 pm

At Cape rally, Perry doesn't speak; Baker keeps it short

He's the real deal," said Menino, adding in an interview that his campaign team is helping the governor. "No question about it." Patrick later met with volunteers in Wellesley and Sharon before attending a rally outside a Democratic Party office in Brockton. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-23T21:33:57Z)

UFC 121: What Martin Kampmann Must Do To Beat Jake Shields

Velasquez tonight? The headliner for the UFC 121 event features Brock Lesnar against Cain Valasquez – and love ... Shields signed a deal to compete in UFC's Welterweight division. So what does all this mean for Martin Kampmann? Pretty much that not ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-23T21:33:57Z)

With Kinect, Microsoft Aims for a Game Changer

big deal," says Steven A. Ballmer , Microsoft's chief executive. "There's nothing like it on the market." Where Apple popularized touch-screen technology, Microsoft intends to bombard the consumer market with its gesture and voice offerings. (Source: New York Times 2010-10-23T21:26:48Z)

Sell it yourself and save

holding up a deal while the seller continues to pay the mortgage. This is part of the reason, Bremis says, you should make sure your purchase and sale agreement includes deadlines – for the inspection, the mortgage application, the mortgage commitment, (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-23T21:33:57Z)

Busch laments short-track 'disrespect'

it's a big deal," Hornaday said. "I'm pretty manly about stuff, and I've won championships and not cried, but I had a tear in my eye today." Hornaday has won 47 truck series races and four championships, both series highs. HEAD GAMES: Count Jeff Gordon ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-23T21:19:38Z)

Pierced Fans, Stiff Cadres and Hip Rock

The incongruity of security agents facilitating the sale of cannabis-themed merchandise was not lost on the festival's organizer, Zhang Fan. "The government used to see rock fans as something akin to a devastating flood or an invasion of savage beasts ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-23T21:26:48Z)

Lockout Looming: The NBA Could Be Up for Contraction

The labor deal is set to expire on June 30. The labor deal is between the league and the players. Stern says he wants league salary costs slashed off by one-third. With all of this, the league could go into a lockout for the 2011-12 season, executive ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-23T21:19:38Z)

Quade likes his regular-guy life

How you deal with that is going to be all important. I recognize that." (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-23T21:26:48Z)

'Fair Game' star Naomi Watts really knows her character, Valerie Plame

Although Joe Wilson's report concluded there was no evidence of a uranium sale, Bush and other administration officials continued to publicly cite the sale as a fact. In July 2003, Wilson wrote an op-ed piece for the New York Times describing his findings, (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-23T21:19:38Z)

Family, friends mourn toddlers in bathtub deaths

We can't deal with the sin of another man's heart. But as you look for answers, and as some of you seek justice, also remember to seek the Lord." The boy's casket was surrounded by stuffed animals, toys, books, photos of the smiling baby, and a card hand ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-23T21:33:57Z)

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