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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 1:40 am

Michigan's spread offense still rates high nationally

Contact MARK SNYDER: 313-223-3210 or msnyder@freepress.com. Read more in his Wolverines blog at freep.com/wolverinesblog . (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-24T08:39:40Z)

Elizabeth Sturz, 93; created program in Manhattan to aid urban drug addicts

But it was through her work with the severely distressed that she made her greatest mark. The mission began in the Bronx's Melrose neighborhood with an educational program for youths considered unteachable and incorrigible. By demanding rigorous ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-24T08:32:31Z)

U-T poll: Voters split on city sales tax hike

libraries and public safety if it doesn't pass. Sanders began holding town hall meetings throughout the city last week to inform the public about the potential cuts. They include laying off 60 firefighters, removing beach fire pits, closing all but one ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-24T08:32:31Z)

Miami Dolphins in capable hands with Jeff Ireland

This passing of power with the Dolphins the past six weeks would be a lot sexier if I could tell you the change will mark a new direction or scintillating new style for the franchise. Sorry. Sexy is not what the Dolphins were under Parcells. And that's how ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-24T08:32:31Z)

UFC 121 Results: Can Junior Dos Santos Derail The Cain Velasquez Train?

... more dominant on the feet in the same way that Cain showed his dominance on the feet against Brock Lesnar. The question of whether JDS can submit Velasquez or go twenty-five minutes with him still have the big question mark stuck on them. It's always ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-24T08:32:31Z)

Teammates praise Oswalt's competitiveness

Oswalt -- who tied Orel Hershiser's mark of 10 consecutive postseason starts without a loss -- certainly wasn't as good as he was while posting a 1.41 ERA in his final 11 regular-season starts. Nor was he as masterful as he had been while pitching a gem in ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-24T08:39:40Z)

Reds report: Roster

but his bat is a question mark. FREE AGENTS: C Ramon Hernandez, OF Laynce Nix, OF Jim Edmonds, LHP Arthur Rhodes, RHP Russ Springer, RHP Mike Lincoln, INF Miguel Cairo. The Reds are likely to try to bring back Rhodes and Cairo and possibly Hernandez -- if ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-24T08:32:31Z)

2010 NLCS: Opportunity Knocks for Philadelphia Phillies To Prove Greatness

A mark of a great team is its ability to overcome adversity to achieve success. The 2010 Philadelphia Phillies have surely faced an ample portion of challenges this season with a disabled list transaction report that reads like an MLB "Who's Who" list. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-24T08:39:40Z)

Pressure's on Pistons' Rodney Stuckey to step up, lead

This season will mark the first time Stuckey has gotten a second year with the same head coach, and the expectation is that although he might not be a pure point guard, he will run the team just fine — in part because the team insists he concentrate on ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-24T08:39:40Z)

Facebook crackdown in schools

The guidelines come amid growing concern about teen safety online and headline-making tales of teacher-student relationships gone bad. News surfaced last week that three New York teachers were fired for alleged inappropriate contact with students through ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-24T08:32:31Z)

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