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Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 11:40 pm

My Chemical Romance "Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys" Review — 5 out of 5 Stars

Strap in tight because My Chemical Romance 's new album, Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys [Available 11/22], is one hell of a ride. In fact, My Chemical Romance thrust all engines towards the future and create a landmark record in the ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-11-09T22:18:13Z)

Astros owner McLane putting team up for sale

HOUSTON -- Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-20T00:00:53Z)

CLIPPERS: Knicks spoil Griffin's monster effort

LOS ANGELES - The New York Knicks spoiled rookie Blake Griffin's biggest game yet Saturday night at Staples Center, beating the Clippers 124-115. Griffin made those who'd braved the moist weather glad they showed up by scoring a career-high 44 points to go ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-11-21T06:40:34Z)

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

The UFC's first card featuring four former champions had one quick fight and another that went the distance. B.J. Penn beat Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123 on Saturday night ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T07:16:22Z)

New scanner/pat-down rules may not be worth it

In the debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human dignity by ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T06:33:25Z)

New-look Pirates won't offer contracts to Duke, LaRoche and Young

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster space for ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-20T03:14:10Z)

Lindsay Lohan Loses Lead Role in Linda Lovelace Biopic

Lindsay Lohan is out of Inferno . The 24-year-old actress, who is in rehab at the Betty Ford Center, has been dropped from the Linda Lovelace biopic in which she was set to star, according to E! News . "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-20T22:40:58Z)

Pittsburgh Pirates give up on Duke, LaRoche, Young

PITTSBURGH--The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster space for ... (Source: China Post 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

Knicks cap 3-game California sweep with win over Clips

From Elias: Blake Griffin 's 44-point, 15-rebound, 7-assist game is just the 2nd such game in NBA history by a rookie. According to Elias, the only other rookie to have a game like that was Oscar Robertson on November 15, 1960 when he had 44 points, 15 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-21T03:27:18Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat up for sale

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

District 27 recount begins in Cameron County

The recount in Cameron County of votes cast for the U.S. congressional seat from District 27 was begun Friday, was suspended at around 5 p.m. and is scheduled to resume Monday morning. "We're taking two days off," recount committee chair Rusty Faulk ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-20T03:35:38Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat for sale, some want it to again carry tourists along US rivers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee , some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old Delta ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-11-20T02:09:44Z)

Lindsay Lohan out of porn star biopic

More bad news for Lindsay Lohan: E! is reporting that "Inferno" director Matthew Wilder says the Linda Lovelace biopic will move forward without Lohan. "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Wilder told E!. "We are currently in negotiations ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-20T18:59:03Z)

Kathleen Parker: Taking security a scan too far

In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human ... (Source: LimaOhio.com 2010-11-21T05:00:21Z)

Drayton McLane puts Houston Astros up for sale

The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million. McLane met with team employees on Friday before making a formal announcement at a ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-19T22:06:21Z)

Quinton Â"RampageÂ" Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123. Neither fighter delivered many punches or kicks Saturday night, but Jackson's aggressive style seemed to pay off for the judges against Machida's passive ways. Machida ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T05:36:09Z)

My Chemical Romance tickets on sale Saturday

Bleak-house rockers My Chemical Romance will hit South Florida with a unique small-club stop at Fort Lauderdale's Revolution Live on May 17. General admission tickets for the all-ages show are $30 and go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Rev box office ... (Source: Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com 2010-11-16T18:06:32Z)

My Chemical Romance Announce North American Tour Dates

My Chemical Romance have already spread their World Contamination Tour across Europe and the U.K., and now, they're bringing it home to the States. On Monday (November 15), the band announced plans for the North American leg of the tour — in support of ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-15T20:16:34Z)

Houston Astros are up for sale

Houston — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. McLane, 74, said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million. KRIV-TV ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offer their take on playing receiver Mike Williams after arrest

TAMPA — Tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested last month on charges of felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, made inactive against the Rams and released one day later. Cornerback Aqib Talib was suspended from the regular-season ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-21T00:42:39Z)

Lindsay Lohan Dropped from Linda Lovelace Biopic

"We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Wilder tells E! News . "We are currently in negotiations (with another actress) and working out the legalities of bringing her on board." Ultimately Wilder said the issue came down to "the impossibility ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-20T18:37:35Z)

B.J.Penn beats Matt Hughes in 21 seconds at UFC 123

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The UFC's first card featuring four former champions had one quick fight and another that went the distance. B.J. Penn beat Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson won a split decision against Lyoto ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T06:19:06Z)

Blake Griffin Dazzles, but Knicks Beat Clippers

LOS ANGELES — One man stood between the Knicks and a successful trip Saturday night, though in truth Blake Griffin was not really standing or spending much time with his feet on the ground at all. The lasting image of the evening was an airborne Griffin ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-21T05:07:31Z)

Pirates Won't Offer Contracts To Duke, LaRoche, Young

The Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday. (Source: RealGM.com 2010-11-20T06:34:36Z)

Ortiz Recount Continues

BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County continues to tally votes in the congressional recount of District 27. The recount, requested by Solomon Ortiz, started Friday morning at the Dancy building in Brownsville. Ortiz continues to trail Congressman-elect Blake ... (Source: KRGV.com 2010-11-20T02:45:32Z)

Only absentee ballots remain in S. Texas recount

AUSTIN — A ballot recount in South Texas demanded by U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz is nearly complete, but he's still trailing Republican challenger Blake Farenthold. Only about 15,000 absentee and early ballots have yet to be re-tabulated in Cameron County ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T02:08:33Z)

Historic Delta Queen for sale; group wants to revive cruises

LITTLE ROCK, Ark -- The historic Delta Queen riverboat, now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, is up for sale, and a group of Delta-region leaders hopes it gets tugged back into service carrying tourists on the big rivers in the nation's midsection. The ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-20T13:29:47Z)

Youth has served Buccaneers well

SAN FRANCISCO - Until wide receiver Mike Williams' DUI arrest in the wee hours of Friday morning, there had been few glaring "rookie mistakes" of any measure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-year players, on or off the field. In fact, last Sunday they ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-21T06:26:15Z)

Buccaneers shedding decades-old label of being a team that wins with defense

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are off to one of the strongest starts in the NFC are not the same old Bucs. Eight seasons removed from winning the franchise's only Super Bowl title with a dominating defense that was among the NFL 's best ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T01:24:23Z)

KATHLEEN PARKER: A BODY SCAN TOO FAR

In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-21T06:04:47Z)

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