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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 8:47 pm

What did we learn during this NBA Preseason?

That Orlando (7-0) is pretty darn good, but we already knew that. Far more pressing to Brooks was an opportunity to evaluate his backup players. Brooks' approach to preseason is to learn first and win second. "You definitely don't want to win every ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

'08 kidnapping haunts Amber Fletcher as men's charges reduced

He said all the officers involved in the case felt blessed that the abduction ended with Amber Fletcher found alive and unharmed. "The odds were not in our favor," Wawro said ... Plea deal trend So why didn't these cases go to trial? Nationally, (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

Repeat The Three-Peat? 2010-11 Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview

the Lakers will trot out a roster consisting of Kobe (6'6"), Gasol (7'0"), Lamar Odom (6'10"), Ron Artest (6'7"), Matt Barnes (6'7"), Shannon Brown (6'4", pretty good for a PG), Theo Ratliff (6'10", and happy to more than just an ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Bomb explodes at famous Sufi Muslim shrine in Pakistan, killing 4 people, say police

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

'The Forgotten Hero' Of The Civil Rights Movement

a Democratic Party operative and associate of the party's boss. Kelly was armed, Catto was not — and soon, he was shot dead. Catto's murder sparked a public outcry, and his funeral was described as "the biggest public funeral in the city perhaps ever at ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Pakistan resists US push to expand terror fight

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan. (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Boxer Property reaches milestone with deal

... the sale. Scott Myers and Ken Page of Grubb & Ellis represented the seller, KBS Realty Advisors. KBS Realty Advisors has owned the property since 1997. Recent improvements include a roof, chillers, fire sprinklers and ADA-compliant restrooms. The deal ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

Calif. church docs reveal decades of abuse allegations

the church never revealed the complaints and it's unclear what happened to the priest or if he is still alive, he said. Church files indicate he also served in Florida and Texas before arriving in the San Diego diocese, where he worked with migrant workers ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Sun Belt looks to boost its standing

We talked to all the gurus that deal with the RPI and we believe this concept can work," said Waters. "We consulted with Mike Tranghese (former Big East commissioner and selection committee chair) and he added a few pieces. We also haven't had anyone on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Kovalchuk returns, but Devils go down again

$100 million deal, doesn't believe his situation was a distraction for him or his teammates ... We're a pretty talented team but we're missing something right now," Devils forward Zach Parise said. "At times, we are not playing together out there. (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

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