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Deals of the Hour / September 21, 2010, 1:40 am

Chuck E. Cheese's recalls 1 million toys

Consumer Product Safety Commission . The plastic casing on the Chinese-made toys can break into small pieces ... The CPSC said it has received two reports of injuries linked to the light-up rings. One incident ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-16T10:07:41Z)

Column: You must run from DC to succeed in election

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: stevenspointjournal.com 2010-09-20T17:26:46Z)

College football: Here are 10 guys who didn't deserve Heisman

... time Heisman Trophy winner never should have won his second. Griffin's numbers were down across the board compared to 1974, and three other tailbacks -- Cal's Chuck Muncie, USC's Ricky Bell and Pitt's Tony ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-18T02:05:43Z)

Suspected "Bedroom Intruder" Stroked Sleeping Girl's Hair

RANCHO PALOS VERDES -- Los Angeles County Sheriff's detectives released ... Anyone with information about the man should contact Detective Chuck Braden at (310) 891-3234. (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-17T15:14:19Z)

Howard Homers, Helps Phillies Win 6th Straight

Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight ... new franchise record that was previously held by Hall of Famer Chuck Klein. Kyle Kendrick (10-9) gave up hits to his first ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-09-19T18:53:51Z)

Sutherlin, Douglas continue to roll

and didn't commit a turnover ... Douglas 0 14 8 19 — 41 North Valley 0 0 7 0 — 7 2nd: D — Cortes 1 pass from Dahl (Guthrie pass from Dahl); D — Guthrie 12 pass from Dahl (pass failed). 3rd: D — Guthrie 11 ... (Source: NRToday.com 2010-09-19T08:16:45Z)

Some reading that could change your life

By Marilynne Robinson ($14, 247 pages ... A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey." By Brian D. McLaren ($14.95, 320 pages, Jossey-Bass 2008) This book made me mad at first, so if you ... (Source: Chillico Gazette 2010-09-19T11:51:30Z)

Peyton gives Colts 24-0 halftime lead over Giants

... Peyton Manning reverted to his old form - just in time to beat up on his younger brother Sunday night on national television. Manning led the Colts on two long ... Dallas Clark, Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-20T02:03:21Z)

Spirituality: Readings that could change your life

By Marilynne Robinson ($14, 247 pages ... A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey." By Brian D. McLaren ($14.95, 320 pages, Jossey-Bass 2008) This book made me mad at first, so if you ... (Source: Coloradoan 2010-09-19T11:08:33Z)

Sabres Officially Introduce New 40th Anniversary And Road Jerseys

BUFFALO, N.Y. (release) The Buffalo Sabres unveiled the team's new road jersey and commemorative 40th anniversary third jersey before a crowd of 3,500 at HSBC Arena Saturday. The event was part of "Puckdrop 2010 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T18:12:05Z)

Business Matters: Chuck Klosterman, Google, VIP Packages Examined and more

Following the lead of iTunes ... Me" is performed by Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin. This project could go any number of ways. Some fans could be shocked to find out their favorite country artists don't write ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-09-17T17:37:29Z)

Phils top Nats, remain hot

A Ryan Howard homer helps the Phillies win their sixth straight game ... setting a new franchise record that was previously held by Hall of Famer Chuck Klein. Kyle Kendrick (10-9) gave up hits to his first two ... (Source: WDEL 1150AM 2010-09-19T20:48:23Z)

Chuck Raasch column: Public showing it wants new blood in Congress

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-17T09:23:33Z)

Time to let post-Bass Pro era begin

Quinn—managing partner of the Sabres— can find a better outlet for his energies ... HSBC Arena, a nationally significant historic site, a customer base of nearby office workers, DL&WTerminal, the Servicemens ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-09-20T01:34:43Z)

Recall: Chuck E. Cheese Rings, Glasses

Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced on Wednesday ... the CPSC has received two reports of incidents involving the light-up rings where one child swallowed the battery and another child ... (Source: Momlogic.com 2010-09-15T19:48:42Z)

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Indianapolis Colts #44 Dallas Clark 2010 Super Bowl Jersey Indianapolis Colts #87 Reggie Wayne 2010 Super Bowl Jersey Indianapolis Colts #4 Adam Vinatieri 2010 Super Bowl Jersey Indianapolis Colts #11 Anthony ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-09-09T16:35:23Z)

Howard reaches milestone in win over Nationals

... Schmidt ... Chuck Klein, who had his run from 1929-32. "Well, when you put it that way + I guess that's a great feat," Howard said after hitting the 30-homer plateau in the Phillies' 5-2 win over the Washington ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-09-19T07:26:39Z)

The "Slug" is Gone; Sabres Unveil New Uniforms

The Buffalo Sabres officially unveiled their new uniforms on Saturday in front of a crowd of around 3,000 people inside HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. The new look is part of the team's 40th anniversary celebration ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-19T03:16:07Z)

Dandy Dozen: 12 Heisman Trophy races that wound up with the wrong winner

... time Heisman Trophy winner never should have won his second. Griffin's numbers were down across the board compared to 1974 and three other tailbacks — Cal's Chuck Muncie, USC's Ricky Bell and Pitt's Tony ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-17T20:36:26Z)

Johnny Got His Pills (and So Do We)

Douglas Hale, Jr. finished fifteen months ... And they can lead to suicide. Especially when the nation who sent these men and women into harm's way still hasn't clearly justified why this madness was necessary. (Source: Dissident Voice 2010-09-19T16:30:41Z)

Peyton gives Colts early lead over Giants

... Peyton Manning got the upper hand on his younger brother Sunday night, leading the Colts to an opening-drive score that gave Indy ... Dallas Clark, Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning were all looking for milestone ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-20T01:56:11Z)

Spirituality: Add these titles to your reading list

By Marilynne Robinson ($14, 247 pages ... A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey." By Brian D. McLaren ($14.95, 320 pages, Jossey-Bass 2008) This book made me mad at first, (Source: Mansfield News Journal 2010-09-18T19:45:08Z)

Southern California teen awakened by intruder stroking her hair

RANCHO PALOS VERDES -- Police say a teenager sleeping in her Rancho Palos Verdes home was awakened by an intruder stroking her hair. Los Angeles County sheriff's Detective Chuck Braden says the high-school ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-17T14:52:50Z)

Chuck E. Cheese Light-Up Rings and Star Glasses Recall: Ingestion Hazard

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada. The Chuck E. Cheese recall came after one child swallowed a battery and another inserted one into his nostril. The CPSC warns that the batteries can be ... (Source: AboutLawsuits.com 2010-09-16T12:59:29Z)

Howard hits milestones as Phillies win another, 5-2 over Nationals

... Washington Nationals on Saturday night before 45,222 fans at Citizens Bank Park ... Chuck Klein, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980, set the previous record with four straight years from 1929-32 ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-09-19T02:26:00Z)

12 Undeserving Heisman Winners

... time Heisman Trophy winner never should have won his second. Griffin's numbers were down across the board compared to 1974 and three other tailbacks - Cal's Chuck Muncie, USC's Ricky Bell and Pitt's Tony Dorsett ... (Source: Pittsburgh Channel 2010-09-17T22:23:48Z)

Man breaks into Rancho Palos Verdes home, strokes hair of sleeping girl

County sheriff's detectives are looking for a suspected sexual predator they say broke into a Rancho Palos Verdes home and stroked the hair of a sleeping ... Chuck Braden at (310) 891-3234. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-17T16:33:03Z)

Phillies maintain 3-game lead

setting a new franchise record previously held by Hall of Famer Chuck Klein ... for the Phillies, who maintained a three-game lead over Atlanta in the NL East. Helped by Howard and the offense, Kyle Kendrick (10-9 ... (Source: Altoona Mirror 2010-09-20T04:19:21Z)

Phils' Manuel not thinking retirement

... Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. "Pennsylvania is known to have old coaches and managers ... He had been tied with Chuck Klein, who had four consecutive 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons in 1929-32. (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-09-19T01:35:54Z)

Commentary: Being an 'outsider' strong position for November

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-09-19T09:28:20Z)

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