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Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 1:44 pm

Gerrymandering keeps California politicians safe

While incumbents across the country are gearing up for some of their toughest re-election challenges in years, politicians here in California are generally sitting pretty. The anti-incumbent movement that threatens more than 40 Democratic congressmen ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T05:51:18Z)

Community 'Lights The Night' Against Cancer

WLKY.com People throughout the community came together this weekend in support of those battling blood cancers. WLKY's Vicki Dortch was among those participating in the 12th Annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night walk on Saturday. The event ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T17:39:59Z)

Paraguay's Lugo travels to Brazil for emergency treatment; doctors say he won't need surgery

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — President Fernando Lugo, who is fighting cancer , does not require surgery, doctors said Saturday after the Paraguayan leader was flown to Brazil for emergency treatment of an apparent infection. Doctors had said Lugo would ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-10-03T02:59:30Z)

Talks suspended at Hawker Beechcraft

Wichita — An official with the machinists union in Wichita says contract negotiations with Hawker Beechcraft have been suspended. Union spokesman Bob Wood told KAKE-TV that negotiations with the airplane maker were suspended Saturday because of an ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-03T05:01:12Z)

Aircraft deal on approach?

Louisiana has made an offer to lure Hawker Beechcraft's headquarters and other operations to Baton Rouge from Kansas, machinists union officials told The Wichita Eagle on Saturday. Hawker Beechcraft employs 7,000 people, including 6,000 in Wichita ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-10-03T15:31:08Z)

Mental illness awareness walk draws hundreds in Boise Saturday

Helping Works: Get the planning in early for good causes As thousands of dog lovers and their dogs were hitting the streets for the annual See Spot Walk in Julia Davis Park, a smaller, but just as passionate group of walkers were gathering on Park Center ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-10-02T20:32:58Z)

Alberto Contador spokesman denies Tour de France winner had blood transfusion

MADRID (AP) — Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador denies that his positive test for a banned drug stems from blood doping rather than contaminated steak, his spokesman said Friday. The French sports daily L'Equipe reported Friday that the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-01T16:37:55Z)

Alberto Contador again denies doping

MADRID — Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador denies that his positive test for a banned drug stems from blood doping rather than contaminated steak, his spokesman said Friday. The French sports daily L'Equipe reported Friday that the German ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-10-02T01:56:16Z)

Porn star sells Tiger Woods 'sex tape'

DEVON James, the porn star who claimed Tiger Woods was the father of her nine-year-old son, has sold a sex tape allegedly of herself and the golfer to a DVD production company, RadarOnline reported. "We made a deal with a DVD production company," her ... (Source: News.com.au 2010-10-02T03:57:58Z)

Ten-man Zaragoza holds Sporting Gijon to 2-2- draw

MADRID (AP) -- Ten-man Zaragoza came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Sporting Gijon in the Spanish league on Saturday. Gijon went ahead in the 33rd minute when Ivan Obradovic knocked the ball into his own net as he tried to defend a cross from ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-02T21:51:42Z)

Paraguay's Lugo to Brazil for urgent treatment

(AP) ASUNCION, Paraguay - Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, who is battling cancer, has left his No. 2 in charge while he travels to Brazil for an emergency procedure to treat an infection. Dr. Lugo Eugenio Baez says surgeons will drain a buildup of ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-03T00:14:52Z)

WADA: Contador doping case serious despite small traces

NEW DELHI -- World Anti-Doping Agency director-general David Howman says Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's positive doping test should not be taken any less seriously because only trace amounts were found. Howman, while not commenting specifically ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-02T14:06:25Z)

Michigan mother accused of drugging her son and shaving his head to fake cancer is arraigned

ROSEVILLE, Mich. - An unemployed Detroit-area mother accused of drugging and shaving her healthy 12-year-old son so he appeared to have cancer, then accepting thousands of dollars in donations for his treatment, was arraigned Friday on charges of fraud and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-01T20:12:40Z)

Real Sociedad score late win, Zaragoza battle out draw

Madrid - Real Sociedad scored a late 1-0 home win over Espanyol on Saturday, thanks to a bizarre own goal from defender Juan Forlin. With just five minutes left - and with a goalless draw on the cards - Forlin clumsily tuned the ball into his own goal ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-02T20:04:20Z)

Paraguay's Lugo to Brazil for cancer treatment

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has left his No. 2 in charge while he travels to Brazil for an emergency procedure to treat an infection. Dr. Lugo Eugenio Baez says surgeons will drain a buildup of fluids in Lugo's neck that ... (Source: kgw.com 2010-10-02T20:32:58Z)

$100K cash bond for mom accused of faking son's cancer to net funds

The Macomb County mother who faked her son's leukemia to fleece $7,500 from her church and local businesses was arraigned this morning and is being held on a $100,000 cash bond. Carol Lynn Schnuphase, 47, who gave Judge Marco A. Santia of 39th District ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-01T21:52:53Z)

Mother charged with fraud in faking son's cancer

R OSEVILLE, Mich. — An unemployed Detroit-area mother accused of drugging and shaving her healthy 12-year-old son so he appeared to have cancer, then accepting thousands of dollars in donations for his treatment, was arraigned Friday on charges of fraud ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-02T04:19:26Z)

Governor, top lawmakers announce budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said Friday night that they had reached an agreement to end the state's longest-ever budget stalemate. The announcement came after hours of closed-door meetings in the governor's office on how to close the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T07:39:52Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Files 'Trevor's Law' to Better Investigate and Address Cancer Clusters Across the ...

WASHINGTON , Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the Trevor's Trek Foundation, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) yesterday filed Strengthening Protection For Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act, or "Trevor's Law," legislation that ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-29T11:03:51Z)

See Spot Walk Saturday road closures

More than 3,000 dogs and their walkers are expected to gather for the 18th annual See Spot Walk fund-raising event benefiting the Idaho Humane Society from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Julia Davis Park band shell on Capitol Boulevard. Here's what ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-09-30T22:08:23Z)

San Francisco Chronicle: NO To Barbara Boxer!

Barbara Boxer had to know that this day would eventually ensue. That being the day when her 18 years of insolence, arrogance, and ineptness in the United States Senate would be exposed, leading to hearty and viable opposition to her continued "service" on ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-03T17:54:18Z)

Teams light the night for cancer research

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- They were lighting up the night in Augusta on Saturday. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society took over the Augusta Common for the annual Light the Night Walk. It's all to help raise some money and bring hope to those battling blood cancers ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-10-03T03:28:08Z)

Dogs take over Boise for See Spot Walk

BOISE -- Julia Davis Park went to the dogs Saturday. That's because it was host to the annual See Spot Walk event, which benefits the Idaho Humane Society. Thousands of canines and their owners packed into the park to meet, have contests, check out fun ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T07:38:41Z)

DEVON James Sells Tiger Woods Sex Tape

Porn star DEVON James alleges that she has sold a sex tape featuring her and Tiger Woods. She says that she has sold the tape to a DVD production company, but did not say for how much. James says that they met with Vivid about the tape, but the company ... (Source: dbtechno.com 2010-10-02T18:59:54Z)

Light the Night Walk nets $76,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma society

About 600 people attended the annual Light the Night Walk on Friday at Lambeau Field, raising about $76,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The annual event is scheduled for September, which is childhood cancer awareness month as well as leukemia ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-28T09:10:31Z)

Tiger Woods' porn star mistress sells his 'sex tape'

Tiger Woods' porn star mistress Devon James has sold the alleged sex tape of her and the disgraced golfer to a DVD production company, it has emerged. "We made a deal with a DVD production company," RadarOnline.com quoted her husband, Nick James, as saying ... (Source: Mid Day.com 2010-10-02T06:21:07Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details were released ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T03:07:51Z)

Real Sociedad score late win, Zaragoza battle out draw (1st Lead)

Madrid - Real Sociedad scored a late 1-0 home win over Espanyol on Saturday, thanks to a bizarre own goal from defender Juan Forlin. With just five minutes left - and with a goalless draw on the cards - Forlin clumsily tuned the ball into his own goal ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-10-02T21:01:36Z)

Hawker gets offer to move to La.

Hawker Beechcraft and Machinists union officials will meet Tuesday with Gov. Mark Parkinson after Hawker received an offer to move all its operations to Baton Rouge, La., the union said Saturday. Hawker Beechcraft officials declined to comment. The company ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-03T05:01:12Z)

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