Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 10:39 am

Could overhaul undermine employer health coverage?

it increases the incentives for them to offer coverage," said Jason Furman, an economic adviser to President Barack Obama. Yet at least one major employer has shifted a greater share of plan costs to workers, and others are weighing the pros and cons of ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

Utah State trustees approve new veterinary degree

The Utah State University Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to offer a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. The Herald Journal of Logan reports the degree would be offered in partnership with Washington State University. Preliminary plans call for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

'Paranormal' follow-up scares $41.5M out of fans

That could be a sign that Bible Belt areas were not as interested in "Hereafter," which deals with the afterlife in secular fashion without bringing God or religion into the picture. The big opening for "Paranormal Activity 2" sets up a rematch of last ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

Ducks still getting no respect!

Big deal. Why does everyone think LSU has such a great defense when before yesterday they haven't played any good offenses yet. Auburn, Alabama & Arkansas have the most explosive offenses in the SEC. LSU had played none of them yet and that's the only ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

NFL Week 7: Scores, Injuries, Fantasy Football Talk and More

and some guy named Favre will lead the Minnesota Vikings back to Lambeau Field—a place where he kinda became a big deal—later tonight to take on the Green Back Packers. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-24T17:36:33Z)

What's So Bad About Bedbugs?

big deal—you catch it and you throw it outside." I started to try to talk sense into her, but Cassandra said, "Speaking of bedbugs, maybe we should check the traps in the guest room." Bedbugs scare us so much because, unlike mosquitoes, chiggers, (Source: Time 2010-10-24T17:36:33Z)

Rutgers' LeGrand watches game from hospital room

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 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

Microsoft: Windows 8 About Two Years Away

two and a half years after the Windows Vista went on sale for most customers. Microsoft officials, including CEO Steve Ballmer had promised that after Vista's many delays that the company would never again go so long between Windows releases. The company ... (Source: CBS News 2010-10-24T17:36:33Z)

Can Aaron Rodgers take the torch tonight?

I just can't deal with that. It's really out of my control." (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

Arsenal beats Man City 3-0 in Premier League

Tevez then set Micah Richards free down the right but this time Bacary Sagna slid in to deal with the cross. City looked dominant but Boyata, as the last man, was sent off for bringing down Marouane Chamakh as he raced onto Fabregas's pass. The tackles ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

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