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Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 5:42 pm

"Jersey Shore" Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley's Playboy Pictures -- Final Offer

the online gossip website, Jersey Shore 's Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley just might be ready to ink a deal with Playboy for $400,000 to pose for naked picutres for the popular men's magazine. The deal isn't final but sources have told Radar Online that the offer ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-21T23:09:10Z)

Magic to offer Dwight Howard extension next year

The Orlando Magic will offer center Dwight Howard a contract extension in the summer of 2011, well before Howard can become a free agent. Magic general manager Otis Smith told the Orlando Sentinel during Monday's team media day that he will approach Howard ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-27T23:45:00Z)

Michael Vick Injured - Possible Hairline Collarbone Fracture, Kevin Kolb to Finish Redskins ...

Michael Vick will not return following an injury the Eagles QB suffered late in the second quarter of the Week 4 NFL matchup between the Redskins and Eagles. Adam Shefter's Twitter feed has also reported that Vick's injury may not be a minor rib injury as ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-03T22:40:37Z)

Under DeLoss Dodds, Texas athletics has become trendsetter, moneymaker

AUSTIN – DeLoss Dodds is 73 but still has the pace of the kid quarter-miler who came within a heartbeat of making the 1960 Olympics. He's charging through the opulent Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center, a $10 million fragment of the $393.491 million in ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-30T22:15:33Z)

Experts suggest bullying isn't only culprit in youth suicides

While bullying may have played a role in a recent string of nationally publicized suicides of young people, experts warned Friday that taking one's life often is the result of multiple issues. The three deaths may have been avoided with simple ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-10-02T04:40:55Z)

Redskins beat Eagles, 17-12, in Donovan McNabb's return to Philaldelphia; Michael Vick injured

PHILADELPHIA - Quarterback Donovan McNabb got off to a fast start in his first game against his former team, and Michael Vick was not a major factor before he suffered an early injury that knocked him out of the Washington Redskins' 17-12 victory over the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-04T00:20:50Z)

Justices" coming term to offer hot issues, hints of the future

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court term, which begins Monday, includes cases on some of the most contested issues of the day, including protests at military funerals, illegal immigration, support for religious schools, violent video games, DNA evidence ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-10-03T10:59:07Z)

Hawker Beechcraft talks with machinists break down

KAKE, the Wichita Business Journal's news partners, is reporting that, according to union spokesman Bob Wood, Hawker has received a large offer from the state of Louisiana that could lead to the entire company moving to that state. KAKE is quoting a letter ... (Source: Wichita Business Journal 2010-10-02T23:31:55Z)

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)

Willie McCovey: Posey is NL Rookie of the Year

Giants catcher Buster Posey picked up an NL Rookie of the Year endorsement Friday from Hall of Fame first baseman Willie McCovey. "He's hitting cleanup for a contending team and delivering. He's not just penciled in. He's producing, and in that No. 4 spot ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-02T07:18:23Z)

Magic to offer Dwight Howard extension

Howard has two seasons remaining (including 2010-11) before he can explore free agency. But the Magic don't want to wait that long, and Magic general manager Otis Smith said "of course" the team will offer Howard a new deal, according to the Sentinel. "We ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-28T17:10:07Z)

Experts offer tips to avert teen suicide

Teens experience stress, confusion, self-doubt, pressure to succeed, financial uncertainty and other fears while growing up. Trauma, the formation of a new family with step-parents and step-siblings or moving to a new community can be very unsettling. For ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-02T20:25:48Z)

Supreme Court prepares to study hot-button issues

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court term, which begins tomorrow, includes cases on some of the most contested issues of the day, including protests at military funerals, support for religious schools, violent video games, DNA evidence, and prosecutorial ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-03T10:23:19Z)

Snooki Gets Dating Reality Show

It's not for nothing that Snooki was recently saying she was looking for love in a businessman whose name preferably ended in a vowel : she is getting her own "Jersey Shore" spinoff series, a dating reality show. The pint-sized star has officially ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-02T07:47:01Z)

Padres deny Giants division title with 6-4 win

SAN FRANCISCO Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Ryan Ludwick and Matt Stairs also connected and the San Diego Padres put San Francisco's potential clinching party on hold for at least a day with a dramatic 6-4 victory Friday night. The NL West-leading ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-02T23:10:27Z)

Theodore filling Wild void, report says

It appears as though the Wild has a backup plan after losing Josh Harding for the season. Montreal radio station CKAC reported late Friday that the Wild has signed goaltender Jose Theodore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The 33-year old Theodore ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T07:32:42Z)

San Francisco gets Giant disappointment in loss to San Diego Padres

SAN FRANCISCO -- Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Ryan Ludwick and Matt Stairs also connected and the San Diego Padres put San Francisco's potential clinching party on hold for at least a day with a dramatic 6-4 victory Friday night. The NL West ... (Source: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-10-03T08:57:25Z)

NBA All-Star Dwight Howard Launches Debut Album 'Shoot For The Stars'

NEW YORK and ORLANDO, Fla. , Sept. 29 -- He shoots! He scores...a record contract!  NBA All-Star, Orlando Magic center, Olympic Gold Medalist and humanitarian, Dwight Howard , can add one more credit to his growing list of accomplishments ? recording ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-29T14:38:36Z)

Jersey Shore 2 Review: Angelina Leaves For The Second Time

On the first season of Jersey Shore Angelina left the show early. She decided to return in season two, after having sexual relations with both Pauly D and The Situation. On the last episode of Jersey Shore, Angelina left again, one episode before the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-02T16:22:25Z)

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)

Investors lean toward emerging markets

Where in the world does an investor go to make money when 70 percent of the U.S. economy is based on American consumers, and many of them, along with Europeans, will be licking their financial wounds instead of spending through much of this decade ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T23:24:46Z)

Report: #mnwild signs Jose Theodore

Because of the early hours, the Wild hasn't confirmed yet a report from CKAC that the Wild has signed goalie Jose Theodore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract to replace Josh Harding, who could miss the season with a torn ACL and MCL. But I talked with ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T05:23:52Z)

Emerging markets offer investment opportunities

Where in the world does an investor go to make money when 70 percent of the U.S. economy is based on American consumers, and many of them, along with Europeans, will be licking their financial wounds instead of spending through much of this decade ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-03T05:01:12Z)

UPDATE: Fed's Dudley: Fed Action To Support Economy 'Likely'

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A top Federal Reserve official said Friday the central bank is almost certain to have to offer fresh support to ensure that already tepid U.S. economic growth doesn't falter further, although he stopped short of saying what type of ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-01T13:31:48Z)

Fed's Dudley: Further Fed Action To Support Economy Is 'Likely'

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A top Federal Reserve official said Friday the central bank is almost certain to have to offer fresh support to ensure that already tepid economic growth does not further falter, although he stopped short of saying what type of ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-01T12:27:23Z)

U.S. stocks rise on hopes for global growth

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, kicking off the fourth quarter on a positive note after upbeat personal income and spending data as well as strong economic figures from China. Encouraging U.S. personal income and spending data ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-01T07:48:13Z)

Personal Finance: Emerging markets merit a look

Where in the world does an investor make money when 70 percent of the U.S. economy is based on consumers, and many of them, along with Europeans, will be licking their financial wounds instead of spending through much of this decade? Professional investors ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-03T07:02:53Z)

Redskins' McNabb wins in return to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb heard cheers and the home team got all the boos. McNabb threw for 125 yards and one touchdown, leading the Washington Redskins to a 17-12 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in his first game against his former ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-04T00:20:50Z)

Report: Wild make Theodore offer, but there's no deal yet

Jose Theodore has an offer from the Minnesota Wild, but the team says there is no deal yet. According to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher has made a contract offer to the free-agent goaltender, but he says ... (Source: TSN 2010-10-02T14:42:12Z)

Eyes on Kagan as controversial issues fill upcoming Supreme Court docket

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court term, which begins Monday, includes cases on some of the most contested issues of the day, including protests at military funerals, illegal immigration, support for religious schools, violent video games, DNA evidence ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-03T09:40:22Z)

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