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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 5:43 pm

Blytheville Chicks blow out Cougars, 36-0

Don't ever say that things can't get any worse. That was the consensus thinking after the Central Cougars were humbled 65-6 in their season opener against Rogers Heritage in Hooten's annual kick off classic. Then, there was the 34-25 loss to area ... (Source: Helena Daily World 2010-09-20T23:17:31Z)

Sanofi-Aventis goes hostile with $69/share offer for US biotech company Genzyme

PARIS - France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover attempt for Genzyme Corp., escalating the battle after management of the U.S. biotech company twice rejected its offer. At $69 per share, the offer for Genzyme, based in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T15:58:34Z)

Ducks in national championship equation, but not looking ahead

EUGENE - Oregon has taken its place among the BCS national championship game contenders. The third-ranked Ducks passed Boise State in this week's rankings and are gaining ground on No. 2 Ohio State. Heading into Saturday's matchup at Washington State ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-10-05T00:19:39Z)

New superintendent starts work at Mount Rushmore

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT (AP) - A new superintendent started work this week at Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota's Black Hills. The National Park Service says Cheryl Schreier is the first female superintendent in the memorial's ... (Source: Black Hills Pioneer 2010-10-04T23:15:14Z)

Oregon Ducks leapfrog Boise State to No. 3

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — As much as coach Chip Kelly downplayed the significance of Oregon's victory over Stanford, it sure vaulted the Ducks into the national championship conversation. The Ducks recovered from a slow start Saturday night to defeat the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T23:45:03Z)

The Padres Exceeded Expectations

Jonathan Sanchez pitched the San Francisco Giants back into the playoffs after a six-year absence, beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 Sunday to wrap up the NL West title. Buster Posey homered and the Giants finally got it done -- on their third try against ... (Source: NBC San Diego 2010-10-04T16:55:50Z)

Shortage of lethal injection drug not affecting Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK — A national shortage of one of the drugs used in lethal injections has caused some states to postpone executions while Arkansas has plenty of the chemical with no executions in sight. Several of the 35 states that rely on lethal injection to ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-09-28T21:34:58Z)

Rights leader: More Cuban prisoners to go free

A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During formal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

VELVEETA and RO*TEL Bring a Southern Classic to the Masses

GLENVIEW, Ill. , Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- VELVEETA and RO*TEL are helping to bring a popular Southern favorite – cheese dip – into the national spotlight at the First Annual World Cheese Dip Championship.  Professionals and amateurs will go head-to ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-30T18:33:38Z)

Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Live Streaming NFL Regular Season Kick-Off

Watch today's match Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers. Don't miss this match look on your PC and watch this match live. Watch everybody here to see an exclusive the The National Football League match between Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Week 04 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-03T14:33:52Z)

Big Three have Phillies feeling confident

PHILADELPHIA -- There is something about the 2010 Phillies. They open the National League Division Series on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park as the best team in the league with realistic expectations to win their second World Series in three years. They ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-10-01T23:54:35Z)

New superintendent begins work at Mount Rushmore

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A new superintendent started work last week at Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota's Black Hills. The National Park Service says Cheryl Schreier is the first female superintendent in the memorial's history. She ... (Source: Bismarck Tribune 2010-10-04T04:52:51Z)

New superintendent takes reins at Mount Rushmore

RAPID CITY, S.D. - A new superintendent started work this week at Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota's Black Hills. The National Park Service says Cheryl Schreier is the first female superintendent in the memorial's history. She replaces ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-10-03T00:57:49Z)

Sanofi Begins $18.5 Billion Hostile Takeover Offer for Genzyme

Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA began an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp. after the U.S. biotechnology company spurned the bid as too low. Genzyme urged shareholders to take no immediate action. The tender offer of $69 a share ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T17:24:28Z)

Watch Live NFL Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions Live Strea

The National Football League (NFL) is the highest level of professional American football . It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing its name to theNational Football League in 1922 ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-03T16:28:24Z)

Giants win National League West title

SAN FRANCISCO -- Jonathan Sanchez pitched the San Francisco Giants back into the playoffs after a six-year absence, beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 Sunday to wrap up the NL West title. The Giants finally got it done -- on their third try against the ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-03T23:45:03Z)

USC in national spotlight

COLUMBIA -- The No. 1 team in the country is coming to town this week. And so is ESPN's GameDay. Fresh off a thoroughly dominating 31-6 victory against Florida, top-ranked Alabama will face No. 19 South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. (WCSC-TV) Saturday. It's the ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-10-04T04:09:54Z)

A capsule look at Braves-Giants playoff series

A look at the best-of-five National League division series between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants: Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Thursday, at San Francisco (9:37 p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at San Francisco (9:37 p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, at ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-04T22:53:45Z)

Cuban human rights leader details govt offer of freedom for more prisoners

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-04T13:49:43Z)

San Francisco Giants win NL West championship, will meet Atlanta Braves in playoffs

It's guaranteed: The Giants are champions of the National League West. They tortured their fans past the breaking point, all the way to the final out of the 162nd game. But in their last chance to clinch on the friendly and frenzied shores of McCovey Cove ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-04T16:20:03Z)

Inside the Phillies: Offense has been lagging

The Phillies' lineup that opened the season six months ago in Washington ended up being a lot like one of those early flying experiments that predated the 1903 work of the Wright brothers. The blueprint looked great, but the actual machines barely got off ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-03T16:21:14Z)

Phils may only pitch Big Three in NLDS

WASHINGTON -- The Phillies just clinched their fourth consecutive National League East championship, so it is time to look ahead. Who could they play in the NL Division Series? It could be one of four teams. Here is a look at the scenarios: WILD CARD ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-09-28T03:55:33Z)

Peterson: Giants finally enjoy their ride back to top of NL West

On a drizzly, dreary night a little more than three years ago, the Giants announced they were severing ties with Barry Bonds. They were among the dregs of the National League, 20 games out first place, a team trapped between its past and its future. A ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T14:25:31Z)

Boise State dealing with drop in poll

(AP) — Boise State coach Chris Petersen's message to voters who saw fit to drop his team a spot in the polls this week: No hard feelings here. Despite the Broncos' 59-0 rout of New Mexico State on Saturday, Oregon claimed the No. 3 spot the Broncos have ... (Source: Newsday 2010-10-04T23:51:01Z)

Exile deal on offer to criminals

Cuba's government has asked prisoners jailed for crimes against the state if they would be willing to accept freedom in return for quitting the island and going into exile. Around a dozen have been made the offer, the head of the Cuban Commission on Human ... (Source: Morning Star 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

USC football reenters national spotlight

COLUMBIA -- The No. 1 team in the country is coming to town this week. And so is ESPN's GameDay. Fresh off a thoroughly dominating 31-6 victory against Florida, top-ranked Alabama will face No. 19 South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. (WCSC-TV) Saturday. It's the ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-10-04T11:33:43Z)

NFL supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The National Football League will support October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with team community outreach. Games from Oct. 5-27 will be designated as NFL Breast Cancer Awareness games. The league and teams will promote breast cancer awareness ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-04T05:21:29Z)

National spotlight coming to USC with No. 1 Alabama

COLUMBIA — The No. 1 team in the country is coming to town this week. And so is ESPN's GameDay. No. 1 Alabama (5-0, 2-0 SEC) at No. 19 USC (3-1, 1-1), 3:30 p.m., CBS Fresh off a thoroughly dominating 31-6 victory against Florida, top-ranked Alabama will ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-04T06:33:04Z)

Gary Peterson: We should've seen a Giants playoff bid coming

On a drizzly, dreary night little more than three years ago, the Giants announced they were severing ties with Barry Bonds. They were among the dregs of the National League, 20 games out first place, a team trapped between its past and its future. A future ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-04T16:20:03Z)

Sanofi-Aventis launches $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp

France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture the U.S. biotech company's promising drugs for high cholesterol and lucrative treatments for rare genetic disorders. At ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-04T19:11:51Z)

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