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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 10:40 pm

Stalled foreclosures could swamp local home-buying market

As big lenders' recent freeze on foreclosures begins to thaw, local real-estate agents worry that those bargain properties will now flood the market and further sink housing prices. Just a few weeks after Bank of America , J.P. Morgan Chase and other big ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-25T02:19:06Z)

Report: Brett Favre admits leaving messages on Jenn Sterger's phone

NEW YORK -- Brett Favre reportedly admitted leaving voicemails for the former New York Jets game hostess to whom a website says he also sent lewd photos. Fox television's Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Favre told league investigators earlier this week he ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T02:33:25Z)

Foreclosure auctions gain steam and draw bargain hunters

The auctioneer's voice rang out above the murmured conversations with a staccato, "Going, going, sold!" A whack of his gavel signaled the sale of somebody's foreclosed house to a new owner, and the next round of speed-talking began. Concerns about botched ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Gunman kills women in Ohio

On Friday a women was killed near her work at a manufacturing plant. She had previously voiced her concerns about the gunman to the police. The gunman also shot one of her colleagues. Police report that the gunman was identified as Pedro Rodriguez and his ... (Source: Car Rentals 2010-10-25T04:42:16Z)

Shane Carwin on Cain Velasquez, Brock Lesnar and UFC 121

"What Cain did is what great fighters do, they learn from what they can study. How would have my fight turned out if I had let Brock stand and knock him down again and again? It really doesn't matter about what happened last night or in July the only thing ... (Source: Bloodyelbow.com 2010-10-25T04:20:47Z)

Cain Velasquez stops Brock Lesnar in 1st round, claims UFC heavyweight title

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brock Lesnar was downright stunned when Cain Velasquez took his biggest shots, escaped his violent takedowns and just kept coming at him at UFC 121. The baddest man in mixed martial arts was locked in the cage with an opponent who ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Ufc 121 Results| Ufc 121 Fight Card| Ufc 121 Live Stream| Diego Sanchez Controls Paulo Thiago ...

Ufc 121 Fight Card| Ufc 121 Live Stream| Diego Sanchez Controls Paulo Thiago to Win a Decision:Against Mike Swick , Paulo Thiago never looked better. Against Martin Kampmann, he never looked worse. As for Diego Sanchez, his poor performance against BJ Penn ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T05:04:56Z)

A clear choice ahead for New York's future

ALBANY — Ask any political leader, business group or public union, and they all agree New York is at a critical juncture. The state faces budget gaps of at least $37 billion over the next three years, and state spending is far outpacing revenue. County ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-24T20:28:21Z)

Journal Sentinel Endorses Walker, Feingold

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Editorial Board revealed its endorsements for governor and U.S. Senate. MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Editorial Board revealed its endorsements for governor and U.S. Senate Saturday night. The board is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T00:10:15Z)

To finally beat Vikings, Packers must sack Brett Favre

G REEN BAY, Wis. — He used to be the face of the franchise. Now the Green Bay Packers would like nothing more than to see Brett Favre get a face full of turf at Lambeau Field on Sunday night — within the rules, of course, under heightened NFL scrutiny ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Ohio Woman Shot Outside of Workplace by Former Boyfriend

Sadly, this type of story has become all too common. On Friday, Graciela Morales was shot to death by a former boyfriend. According to press reports, Pedro Rodriguez shot her outside of ParkOhio Products, Inc., the factory in which she worked. Morales, 49 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-23T17:44:53Z)

Soldier dies after parachuting accident in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio National Guard soldier died four days after being injured in a parachuting accident during an airborne training exercise, officials said. Herbert Mills, 59, of Groveport, died early Sunday morning at a hospital in Columbus ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-10-25T01:21:50Z)

Birmingham woman gets prison time for stealing from Alabama Public Television

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A Birmingham woman is to serve 3 years in prison as part of a sentence brought after she pleaded guilty to stealing from the Alabama Public Television when she was employed at the APTV Foundation, the Alabama Attorney General's ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-10-19T13:31:56Z)

Metro Parks putting last year's property-tax hike to use

Last week, workers were pounding stakes in the soft earth along what will be a paved path at the new Walnut Woods Metro Park. Although the park's opening has been delayed until spring, officials say it will be worth the wait for Groveport and Canal ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-25T03:59:19Z)

Donovan, Schneiderman press bids to replace Cuomo

ALBANY -- Dan Donovan says his lack of ties to the state Capitol and pledge not to use the attorney general's office as a stepping stone to become governor mean he would be well suited to root out corruption and fraud. His opponent, Eric Schneiderman, says ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-10-25T01:21:50Z)

Vikings QB Brett Favre provides drama, win or lose

Brett Favre leaves Lambeau Field a loser Sunday night, but Dennis Dillon says the future Hall of Famer still put on a show. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Three things we learned from watching the Packers beat the Vikings, 28-24, Sunday night at Lambeau Field: 1 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-25T05:18:03Z)

Country star crooning at Lambeau, cheering for…the other guys?

Oct. 22, 2010 | Madison — By talking about adding pay-only express lanes to highways, Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker has become the highest profile official in the state to support some form of tolling. Tolls have been anathema in ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T22:15:43Z)

UFC 121 Preview: Lesnar Vs. Velasquez, Shields Vs. Kampman, Sanchez Vs. Thiago

Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampman -Jake Shields fought in Strikeforce and EliteXC for a long time. He has won 14 straight fights against worthy opponents. Shields has beaten Dan Henderson, Robby Lawler, Jason Miller, Paul Daley, Mike Pyle and Carlos Condit ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-19T14:43:31Z)

ufc 121 results

Against Mike Swick, Paulo Thiago never looked better. Against Martin Kampmann, he never looked worse. As for Diego Sanchez, his poor performance against BJ Penn at lightweight was supposed to be mitigated by a triumphant return to welterweight against Brit ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T04:43:27Z)

Jenn Sterger rep: Brett Favre called last year

A spokesman for Jenn Sterger, the woman who allegedly received lewd photos and inappropriate text messages from Brett Favre two years ago, said the quarterback tried to contact the former New York Jets [ team stats ] game hostess in 2009. Phil Reese said ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Homeowners' Robin Hood fights foreclosure giants

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. - Tom Ice was a desert boy who wanted to be Jacques Cousteau. He earned the degree and everything, leaving his home in Santa Fe, N.M., to study ocean engineering at the University of Miami. But the former high school debater had an ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-25T04:42:16Z)

Ohio woman pleads guilty in child beating case

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangering after authorities said she didn't stop her husband from killing her 4-year-old son. A Franklin County Common Pleas judge sentenced Nikki Reeves to 15 ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-13T23:33:11Z)

Firm of ex-GOP gubernatorial candidate makes a deal in pension probe

ALBANY -- Former gubernatorial candidate John Faso 's law firm has been hit with a $550,000 fine for improperly arranging meetings between investment companies and public pension funds in New York and California. The settlement by Manatt Phelps & Phillips ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-13T04:56:30Z)

Alabama Crimson Tide

Class of 2013 forward Shannon Hale ended his recruitment early on Thursday when he verbally committed to Alabama and head coach Anthony Grant, according to multiple sources. The sophomore was garnering early interest from in-state schools Memphis and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-22T15:08:36Z)

PolitiFact: Scott Walker, Jim Doyle (and the DNR) and the deer herd

Oct. 19, 2010 | The Waukesha Common Council Tuesday night voted 14-0 in favor of an ordinance that bans the sale and possession of a substance said to produce a high similar to marijuana. With one member absent, the council voted to ban the substance sold ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T16:10:39Z)

Cops: Ohio shooting victim complained about gunman

A woman was shot to death Friday outside the manufacturing plant where she worked by a man whom she had complained about to police, and the gunman also killed her co-worker, authorities said. Police say Pedro Rodriguez shot Graciela Morales, 49, in her ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-23T02:42:57Z)

Alabama Music Hall of Fame to review applications in November

Alabama Music Hall of Fame board members are getting closer to selecting an executive director. Board member B.A. Nugent said 35-40 resumes have been sent to the board since they began advertising the position earlier this year. The board was scheduled to ... (Source: Times Daily 2010-10-23T08:33:42Z)

Favre unsure of status after re-injuring ankle vs. Packers

GREEN BAY, Wisc. -- Vikings quarterback Brett Favre struggled to walk through the locker room and to and from his postgame news conference after re-injuring his surgically repaired left ankle in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers . He said he ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-25T05:18:03Z)

Cain Velasquez vs Brock Lesnar UFC 121 Post-fight (Video)

Cain Velasquez's first round TKO victory over Brock Lesnar has many MMA fans surprised after UFC 121 Pay-per-View Saturday night in Anaheim. With the win, Velasquez takes Lesnar's UFC Heavyweight title to become the first champion of Mexican descent. It ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T23:12:59Z)

Manager says Brett Favre called Jenn Sterger last year

N EW YORK — A spokesman for the woman who allegedly received lewd photos and inappropriate text messages from Brett Favre two years ago said Saturday the quarterback tried to contact the former New York Jets [ team stats ] game hostess in 2009. Phil ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

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