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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 11:40 pm

A clear choice ahead for New York's future

ALBANY — Ask any political leader, business group or public union, and they all agree New York is at a critical juncture. The state faces budget gaps of at least $37 billion over the next three years, and state spending is far outpacing revenue. County ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-24T20:28:21Z)

Velasquez stuns Lesnar, claims UFC title

ANAHEIM -- The Brock Lesnar era has ended. Cain Velasquez did it in convincing fashion in less than a round to claim the UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 121 on Saturday night at Honda Center. Velasquez became the first Mexican to hold a heavyweight ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

Governors' races offer some of sharpest skirmishes

Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections, and both parties are ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-25T01:00:22Z)

UFC 121: Tito Ortiz vs Matt Hamill Fight Predictions, Picks & Odds

UFC 121: Tito Ortiz vs Matt Hamill Fight Predictions, Picks & Odds: The return of former UFC light heavyweight champion (16-7-1) Tito "Huntington Beach Bay Boy" Ortiz [+145 ML] will be a bit dramatic, as he takes on a former student of his, (10-2-0 ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-10-23T20:29:32Z)

Shane Carwin on Cain Velasquez, Brock Lesnar and UFC 121

"What Cain did is what great fighters do, they learn from what they can study. How would have my fight turned out if I had let Brock stand and knock him down again and again? It really doesn't matter about what happened last night or in July the only thing ... (Source: Bloodyelbow.com 2010-10-25T04:20:47Z)

UPDATE: Singapore Exchange Offers To Buy ASX For A$8.4 Bln

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Singapore Exchange Ltd. (S68.SG) said Monday that it is offering A$8.4 billion for all of ASX Ltd. (ASX.AU), the operator of the Australian Securities Exchange, to create the world's fifth largest listed exchange operator. The deal ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T02:47:44Z)

UFC 121 Preview: Lesnar Vs. Velasquez, Shields Vs. Kampman, Sanchez Vs. Thiago

Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampman -Jake Shields fought in Strikeforce and EliteXC for a long time. He has won 14 straight fights against worthy opponents. Shields has beaten Dan Henderson, Robby Lawler, Jason Miller, Paul Daley, Mike Pyle and Carlos Condit ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-19T14:43:31Z)

Michal Rozsival carries Rangers past slumping Devils

New York -- It's not often in Rangers-Devils matchups that the team from New Jersey is the one in turmoil. That was the case Sunday as the Rangers and Devils hit the ice for a second straight night, while heading in different directions. Michal Rozsival ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-25T06:01:00Z)

UFC 121 Results: Matt Hamill Defeats Tito Ortiz by Unanimous Decision

Nearly everyone had written former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz off. While no one regarded former Ortiz-student Matt Hamill as a world beater, most thought he had what it took to give the Huntington Beach Bad Boy fits. Without a shadow of ... (Source: Bloodyelbow.com 2010-10-24T03:10:24Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk back in Devils' lineup

NEW YORK -- Ilya Kovalchuk is back in the New Jersey Devils ' lineup, one night after he was benched by coach John MacLean for an undisclosed reason. The $100 million forward, in the first year of a 15-year deal with the Devils, met with the media on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-24T22:15:43Z)

Homeowners' Robin Hood fights foreclosure giants

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. - Tom Ice was a desert boy who wanted to be Jacques Cousteau. He earned the degree and everything, leaving his home in Santa Fe, N.M., to study ocean engineering at the University of Miami. But the former high school debater had an ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-25T04:42:16Z)

Firm of ex-GOP gubernatorial candidate makes a deal in pension probe

ALBANY -- Former gubernatorial candidate John Faso 's law firm has been hit with a $550,000 fine for improperly arranging meetings between investment companies and public pension funds in New York and California. The settlement by Manatt Phelps & Phillips ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-13T04:56:30Z)

Plea deal in Army reservist's beating

JONESBORO - A white man accused of beating a black Army Reservist in front of her daughter and yelling racial slurs was sentenced to six months in prison Friday after negotiating a plea deal. Troy Dale West could have faced more than 44 years if convicted ... (Source: Access North GA 2010-10-23T12:58:33Z)

Foreclosure auctions gain steam and draw bargain hunters

The auctioneer's voice rang out above the murmured conversations with a staccato, "Going, going, sold!" A whack of his gavel signaled the sale of somebody's foreclosed house to a new owner, and the next round of speed-talking began. Concerns about botched ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Donovan, Schneiderman press bids to replace Cuomo

ALBANY -- Dan Donovan says his lack of ties to the state Capitol and pledge not to use the attorney general's office as a stepping stone to become governor mean he would be well suited to root out corruption and fraud. His opponent, Eric Schneiderman, says ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-10-25T01:21:50Z)

Kovalchuk returns from benching, but Devils drop game to Rangers

NEW YORK | Ilya Kovalchuk was back in the lineup for New Jersey on Sunday, but it wasn't enough. Even with their $100-million man, the Devils still lost 3-1 to the New York Rangers. Kovalchuk, in the first season of a 15-year deal, returned to the lineup ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-25T04:20:47Z)

Defendant gets 6 months in Cracker Barrel assault case plea deal

A Clayton County judge sentenced Troy Dale West to six months in jail Friday in the beating of a woman at a Cracker Barrel restaurant last year. The sentence was part of last-minute plea deal struck between West and the prosecution. Under the deal, three ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-23T02:21:28Z)

Penn State 1946-47 football teams to be honored for civil rights stand

University Park, Pa. — The 1946 and '47 Penn State football teams will be recognized with the "Heroes Amongst Us" Award, presented by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports. The "Heroes Amongst Us" Award is among six Giant Steps Award winners ... (Source: Digital Collegian 2010-10-11T19:25:01Z)

Ufc 121 Results| Ufc 121 Fight Card| Ufc 121 Live Stream| Diego Sanchez Controls Paulo Thiago ...

Ufc 121 Fight Card| Ufc 121 Live Stream| Diego Sanchez Controls Paulo Thiago to Win a Decision:Against Mike Swick , Paulo Thiago never looked better. Against Martin Kampmann, he never looked worse. As for Diego Sanchez, his poor performance against BJ Penn ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T05:04:56Z)

Stalled foreclosures could swamp local home-buying market

As big lenders' recent freeze on foreclosures begins to thaw, local real-estate agents worry that those bargain properties will now flood the market and further sink housing prices. Just a few weeks after Bank of America , J.P. Morgan Chase and other big ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-25T02:19:06Z)

Penn State field hockey vaults up national rankings

University Park, Pa. — The Penn State field hockey team vaulted up a pair of national polls after the Nittany Lions' convincing 4-1 victory over Michigan State last Friday in East Lansing. Buoyed by the victory over the Spartans, Penn State moved up to ... (Source: Gant Daily 2010-10-15T18:01:32Z)

Plea Deal in Beating at Georgia Cracker Barrel

What occurred at an Atlanta restaurant last year turned into much more than that, with allegations of punches, kicks, racial invective and spitting. Testimony providing two different views of the confrontation ended Friday in Clayton County Superior Court ... (Source: WCTV 2010-10-23T22:24:04Z)

UFC 121 could be a classic

Brock Lesnar is a terror in the Octagon. Outside of it, he's ... The baddest dad on... With major payroll and MLB's oldest roster, pressure is on... Win at all costs Les Miles is a gambler, but he always knows the odds. Fans could be treated to a memorable ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-23T09:59:36Z)

Cain Velasquez stops Brock Lesnar in 1st round, claims UFC heavyweight title

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brock Lesnar was downright stunned when Cain Velasquez took his biggest shots, escaped his violent takedowns and just kept coming at him at UFC 121. The baddest man in mixed martial arts was locked in the cage with an opponent who ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Singapore Exchange to Buy Australian Exchange Operator

Singapore Exchange will buy Australia's main stock exchange operator, ASX , for about 8.4 billion Australian dollars ($8.3 billion), the companies said Monday. The merger aims to ward off the threat of alternative trading systems, to line up new avenues ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-25T05:53:51Z)

Both parties eye gains among governors; sharp skirmishes as record number of seats in play

WASHINGTON - Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections, and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-24T19:52:33Z)

Diego Sanchez, Paulo Thiago Fight Epic Battle at UFC 121; Results

Throughout his career, Diego Sanchez has not simply participated in multiple "fight of the year" candidates; he also can fairly claim that he has rarely been part of boring fights. His battle with Paulo Thiago at UFC 121 was no exception. Coming off ... (Source: Headline Planet 2010-10-24T03:53:21Z)

Singapore bourse makes $8.3B offer for ASX

The Singapore Exchange Ltd. said Monday it is making a $8.3 billion cash and shares takeover offer for the operator of the Australian bourse, aiming to vault from second-tier stock market to leading Asian finance center. The combined exchange company would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T05:03:44Z)

Penn State Finishes With 9 Players, Beats Duke 2-1

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 11 ranked Penn State field hockey team played two players down for five minutes in the second half but overcame the adversity and held on for a thrilling 2-1 victory over No. 17 Duke at the PSU Field Hockey Complex on ... (Source: NCAA.com 2010-10-23T19:46:35Z)

Governors' races offer many sharp skirmishes

Washington — Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. There are now 26 Democratic governors and 24 Republicans ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-25T04:56:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 10:40 pm

Stalled foreclosures could swamp local home-buying market

As big lenders' recent freeze on foreclosures begins to thaw, local real-estate agents worry that those bargain properties will now flood the market and further sink housing prices. Just a few weeks after Bank of America , J.P. Morgan Chase and other big ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-25T02:19:06Z)

Report: Brett Favre admits leaving messages on Jenn Sterger's phone

NEW YORK -- Brett Favre reportedly admitted leaving voicemails for the former New York Jets game hostess to whom a website says he also sent lewd photos. Fox television's Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Favre told league investigators earlier this week he ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T02:33:25Z)

Foreclosure auctions gain steam and draw bargain hunters

The auctioneer's voice rang out above the murmured conversations with a staccato, "Going, going, sold!" A whack of his gavel signaled the sale of somebody's foreclosed house to a new owner, and the next round of speed-talking began. Concerns about botched ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Gunman kills women in Ohio

On Friday a women was killed near her work at a manufacturing plant. She had previously voiced her concerns about the gunman to the police. The gunman also shot one of her colleagues. Police report that the gunman was identified as Pedro Rodriguez and his ... (Source: Car Rentals 2010-10-25T04:42:16Z)

Shane Carwin on Cain Velasquez, Brock Lesnar and UFC 121

"What Cain did is what great fighters do, they learn from what they can study. How would have my fight turned out if I had let Brock stand and knock him down again and again? It really doesn't matter about what happened last night or in July the only thing ... (Source: Bloodyelbow.com 2010-10-25T04:20:47Z)

Cain Velasquez stops Brock Lesnar in 1st round, claims UFC heavyweight title

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brock Lesnar was downright stunned when Cain Velasquez took his biggest shots, escaped his violent takedowns and just kept coming at him at UFC 121. The baddest man in mixed martial arts was locked in the cage with an opponent who ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Ufc 121 Results| Ufc 121 Fight Card| Ufc 121 Live Stream| Diego Sanchez Controls Paulo Thiago ...

Ufc 121 Fight Card| Ufc 121 Live Stream| Diego Sanchez Controls Paulo Thiago to Win a Decision:Against Mike Swick , Paulo Thiago never looked better. Against Martin Kampmann, he never looked worse. As for Diego Sanchez, his poor performance against BJ Penn ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T05:04:56Z)

A clear choice ahead for New York's future

ALBANY — Ask any political leader, business group or public union, and they all agree New York is at a critical juncture. The state faces budget gaps of at least $37 billion over the next three years, and state spending is far outpacing revenue. County ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-24T20:28:21Z)

Journal Sentinel Endorses Walker, Feingold

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Editorial Board revealed its endorsements for governor and U.S. Senate. MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Editorial Board revealed its endorsements for governor and U.S. Senate Saturday night. The board is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T00:10:15Z)

To finally beat Vikings, Packers must sack Brett Favre

G REEN BAY, Wis. — He used to be the face of the franchise. Now the Green Bay Packers would like nothing more than to see Brett Favre get a face full of turf at Lambeau Field on Sunday night — within the rules, of course, under heightened NFL scrutiny ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Ohio Woman Shot Outside of Workplace by Former Boyfriend

Sadly, this type of story has become all too common. On Friday, Graciela Morales was shot to death by a former boyfriend. According to press reports, Pedro Rodriguez shot her outside of ParkOhio Products, Inc., the factory in which she worked. Morales, 49 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-23T17:44:53Z)

Soldier dies after parachuting accident in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio National Guard soldier died four days after being injured in a parachuting accident during an airborne training exercise, officials said. Herbert Mills, 59, of Groveport, died early Sunday morning at a hospital in Columbus ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-10-25T01:21:50Z)

Birmingham woman gets prison time for stealing from Alabama Public Television

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A Birmingham woman is to serve 3 years in prison as part of a sentence brought after she pleaded guilty to stealing from the Alabama Public Television when she was employed at the APTV Foundation, the Alabama Attorney General's ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-10-19T13:31:56Z)

Metro Parks putting last year's property-tax hike to use

Last week, workers were pounding stakes in the soft earth along what will be a paved path at the new Walnut Woods Metro Park. Although the park's opening has been delayed until spring, officials say it will be worth the wait for Groveport and Canal ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-25T03:59:19Z)

Donovan, Schneiderman press bids to replace Cuomo

ALBANY -- Dan Donovan says his lack of ties to the state Capitol and pledge not to use the attorney general's office as a stepping stone to become governor mean he would be well suited to root out corruption and fraud. His opponent, Eric Schneiderman, says ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-10-25T01:21:50Z)

Vikings QB Brett Favre provides drama, win or lose

Brett Favre leaves Lambeau Field a loser Sunday night, but Dennis Dillon says the future Hall of Famer still put on a show. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Three things we learned from watching the Packers beat the Vikings, 28-24, Sunday night at Lambeau Field: 1 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-25T05:18:03Z)

Country star crooning at Lambeau, cheering for…the other guys?

Oct. 22, 2010 | Madison — By talking about adding pay-only express lanes to highways, Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker has become the highest profile official in the state to support some form of tolling. Tolls have been anathema in ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T22:15:43Z)

UFC 121 Preview: Lesnar Vs. Velasquez, Shields Vs. Kampman, Sanchez Vs. Thiago

Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampman -Jake Shields fought in Strikeforce and EliteXC for a long time. He has won 14 straight fights against worthy opponents. Shields has beaten Dan Henderson, Robby Lawler, Jason Miller, Paul Daley, Mike Pyle and Carlos Condit ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-19T14:43:31Z)

ufc 121 results

Against Mike Swick, Paulo Thiago never looked better. Against Martin Kampmann, he never looked worse. As for Diego Sanchez, his poor performance against BJ Penn at lightweight was supposed to be mitigated by a triumphant return to welterweight against Brit ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T04:43:27Z)

Jenn Sterger rep: Brett Favre called last year

A spokesman for Jenn Sterger, the woman who allegedly received lewd photos and inappropriate text messages from Brett Favre two years ago, said the quarterback tried to contact the former New York Jets [ team stats ] game hostess in 2009. Phil Reese said ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Homeowners' Robin Hood fights foreclosure giants

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. - Tom Ice was a desert boy who wanted to be Jacques Cousteau. He earned the degree and everything, leaving his home in Santa Fe, N.M., to study ocean engineering at the University of Miami. But the former high school debater had an ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-25T04:42:16Z)

Ohio woman pleads guilty in child beating case

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangering after authorities said she didn't stop her husband from killing her 4-year-old son. A Franklin County Common Pleas judge sentenced Nikki Reeves to 15 ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-13T23:33:11Z)

Firm of ex-GOP gubernatorial candidate makes a deal in pension probe

ALBANY -- Former gubernatorial candidate John Faso 's law firm has been hit with a $550,000 fine for improperly arranging meetings between investment companies and public pension funds in New York and California. The settlement by Manatt Phelps & Phillips ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-13T04:56:30Z)

Alabama Crimson Tide

Class of 2013 forward Shannon Hale ended his recruitment early on Thursday when he verbally committed to Alabama and head coach Anthony Grant, according to multiple sources. The sophomore was garnering early interest from in-state schools Memphis and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-22T15:08:36Z)

PolitiFact: Scott Walker, Jim Doyle (and the DNR) and the deer herd

Oct. 19, 2010 | The Waukesha Common Council Tuesday night voted 14-0 in favor of an ordinance that bans the sale and possession of a substance said to produce a high similar to marijuana. With one member absent, the council voted to ban the substance sold ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T16:10:39Z)

Cops: Ohio shooting victim complained about gunman

A woman was shot to death Friday outside the manufacturing plant where she worked by a man whom she had complained about to police, and the gunman also killed her co-worker, authorities said. Police say Pedro Rodriguez shot Graciela Morales, 49, in her ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-23T02:42:57Z)

Alabama Music Hall of Fame to review applications in November

Alabama Music Hall of Fame board members are getting closer to selecting an executive director. Board member B.A. Nugent said 35-40 resumes have been sent to the board since they began advertising the position earlier this year. The board was scheduled to ... (Source: Times Daily 2010-10-23T08:33:42Z)

Favre unsure of status after re-injuring ankle vs. Packers

GREEN BAY, Wisc. -- Vikings quarterback Brett Favre struggled to walk through the locker room and to and from his postgame news conference after re-injuring his surgically repaired left ankle in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers . He said he ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-25T05:18:03Z)

Cain Velasquez vs Brock Lesnar UFC 121 Post-fight (Video)

Cain Velasquez's first round TKO victory over Brock Lesnar has many MMA fans surprised after UFC 121 Pay-per-View Saturday night in Anaheim. With the win, Velasquez takes Lesnar's UFC Heavyweight title to become the first champion of Mexican descent. It ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-24T23:12:59Z)

Manager says Brett Favre called Jenn Sterger last year

N EW YORK — A spokesman for the woman who allegedly received lewd photos and inappropriate text messages from Brett Favre two years ago said Saturday the quarterback tried to contact the former New York Jets [ team stats ] game hostess in 2009. Phil ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T04:49:25Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 9:40 pm

Cowlishaw: If winning matters to Cliff Lee, he'll stay with the Rangers

there's a belief among media circles that his dominant performance of the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS only served to increase the offer New York will make him as a free agent in a few weeks. And if Lee is as dominant against San Francisco in the World ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-25T04:35:06Z)

Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings: Finally A Little Luck Goes The Packers' Way

and in what could be Favre's last game at Lambeau Field, the Packers beat the Vikings 28-24 ... Favre threw a laser into the back of the endzone which Percy Harvin was able to catch behind the Packers' defense. The back official raised two arms in the air ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-25T04:35:06Z)

Vikings Fall Short With Foot Out of Bounds

Favre seemed to deliver another signature comeback win with an apparent touchdown strike to Percy Harvin with 48 seconds left — but the play ... Fans booed Favre again in his second return to Lambeau Field as a Viking. In contrast to last season, (Source: New York Times 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Whatever happened to Vikings' pass rush?

Brett Favre looked like he was going to pull out one of his great finishes when he completed what appeared to be a touchdown pass to Percy Harvin , the Vikings' star of the game, in the final seconds of Sunday night's game at Green Bay. Unfortunately, (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

TV review: 'In Treatment'

written by executive producers Anya Epstein ("Tell Me You Love Me") and Dan Futterman ("Capote"), offer a thematic cohesion that seems richer, though perhaps more familiar. More important, the show remains a rare and wonderful opportunity to watch fine ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Byrd hits stunning playoff jackpot in Las Vegas

Byrd stood on the 18th green with Martin Laird and Cameron Percy as they discussed whether there was enough light to continue. They agreed to play one more hole -- the 204-yard 17th at the TPC Summerlin. And the playoff essentially ended with one swing. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Auburn #1 in the BCS

but I can't discount Bama being over them from watching their body of work. I'm impressed that MSU and MO are just below the top 4, and not further. Frankly both teams should be tied with BSU/TCU for second place... I know some of my AQ counterparts ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Ford May Post Record Third-Quarter Profit on 'Virtuous Circle'

Ford boosted profit by cutting costs by $10 billion since 2005 and limiting factory output so it doesn't have to discount its cars, Barclays's Johnson said. It also boosted revenue per-model by cutting discounts by 23 percent since 2008, according to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Glenn Beck: Small Business Burdens

The politicians are going to let those tax — Bush tax cuts expire. That's whey they didn't pass anything because they don't have to. They'll just expire and they go, what, I didn't vote for that. That's why they just expire. That was the plan in the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-25T04:27:57Z)

Pitching coach Curt Young leaves Oakland A's 'to pursue another opportunity'

Young declined a contract offer for 2011, choosing "to pursue another opportunity within Major League Baseball," according to a team release. Manager Bob Geren said he was surprised when he got the news from Young in a phone call Saturday night. " (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-25T04:35:06Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 8:47 pm

What did we learn during this NBA Preseason?

That Orlando (7-0) is pretty darn good, but we already knew that. Far more pressing to Brooks was an opportunity to evaluate his backup players. Brooks' approach to preseason is to learn first and win second. "You definitely don't want to win every ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

'08 kidnapping haunts Amber Fletcher as men's charges reduced

He said all the officers involved in the case felt blessed that the abduction ended with Amber Fletcher found alive and unharmed. "The odds were not in our favor," Wawro said ... Plea deal trend So why didn't these cases go to trial? Nationally, (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

Repeat The Three-Peat? 2010-11 Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview

the Lakers will trot out a roster consisting of Kobe (6'6"), Gasol (7'0"), Lamar Odom (6'10"), Ron Artest (6'7"), Matt Barnes (6'7"), Shannon Brown (6'4", pretty good for a PG), Theo Ratliff (6'10", and happy to more than just an ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Bomb explodes at famous Sufi Muslim shrine in Pakistan, killing 4 people, say police

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

'The Forgotten Hero' Of The Civil Rights Movement

a Democratic Party operative and associate of the party's boss. Kelly was armed, Catto was not — and soon, he was shot dead. Catto's murder sparked a public outcry, and his funeral was described as "the biggest public funeral in the city perhaps ever at ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Pakistan resists US push to expand terror fight

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan. (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Boxer Property reaches milestone with deal

... the sale. Scott Myers and Ken Page of Grubb & Ellis represented the seller, KBS Realty Advisors. KBS Realty Advisors has owned the property since 1997. Recent improvements include a roof, chillers, fire sprinklers and ADA-compliant restrooms. The deal ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-25T03:45:00Z)

Calif. church docs reveal decades of abuse allegations

the church never revealed the complaints and it's unclear what happened to the priest or if he is still alive, he said. Church files indicate he also served in Florida and Texas before arriving in the San Diego diocese, where he worked with migrant workers ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Sun Belt looks to boost its standing

We talked to all the gurus that deal with the RPI and we believe this concept can work," said Waters. "We consulted with Mike Tranghese (former Big East commissioner and selection committee chair) and he added a few pieces. We also haven't had anyone on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Kovalchuk returns, but Devils go down again

$100 million deal, doesn't believe his situation was a distraction for him or his teammates ... We're a pretty talented team but we're missing something right now," Devils forward Zach Parise said. "At times, we are not playing together out there. (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-25T03:37:50Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 7:47 pm

Saving lives by taxing alcohol

Wagenaar said he could offer no specific guess, but said, "I'm comfortable with saying that going from no sales tax at all to 6.25 percent is likely to have a beneficial effect.'' That makes a repeal of the sales tax tragically shortsighted. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T02:33:25Z)

Bill Clinton kicks off a day of campaigning for Democrats in Michigan, will go to Minnesota

Bush administration, Clinton said. Clinton was heading to Minnesota on Sunday night. There, he's supporting Democratic congressional candidate Tarryl Clark, who's challenging Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann in the nation's most expensive U.S. House race. (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Underground and now above, Chile miners struggle

... have resisted breaking a pact they made to keep the most gripping details of their two months in captivity to themselves in the hopes that together they can secure book or movie deals, as well ... do much more than keep them alive. The story picks up ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Free Help For Jobless Living With Disabilities

including his boss knew he was working with a disability. "I didn't know he had a handicap until he told us one day. He was here six months. I called him a liar. I was shocked. He walks normal. He always does a good job. He's always on time and he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Byrd hits the jackpot in Las Vegas to win Justin Timberlake tourney

he chipped up to 7 feet and made the par putt just to stay alive. One swing later, he only had to wait for Laird and Percy to hit their shots — and they both hit into the water — to come up with his first win of the year. "I'm in shock," Byrd said, (Source: USA Today 2010-10-25T02:33:25Z)

The Arena Pulse Preseason Rankings: The Top 40 Teams in the Nation

No. 25: Wisconsin- The Big Ten continues to offer more solid teams and more depth in a league that could emerge as the best in 2010-2011. Bo Ryan's squad is led by Jon Leuer and no matter what the hype is, the Badgers seem to always be in the conversation ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Families Get Tips On Pumpkin Carving

The organizers of the first Pumpkin Carving Festival decided to offer some help. "In Hawaii, nobody knows how to carve pumpkins. Dad does the triangle eyes and all that. So we put together team of chefs and artists and master carvers that agreed to come ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Kiprusoff, Bourque star for Flames

Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. We have introduced a new commenting system called Disqus for our articles. This allows readers the option of signing in using their Facebook, Twitter, Disqus or existing MiamiHerald.com username and ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Yankee DYNASTY: 1996-Present

the loudest clamoring over the past few days came as a reaffirmation that the Yankees dynasty is alive and stronger than ever. I refer of course to the frothing at the mouth Yankee haters, popularly referred to as 29-ers, who shrieked with glee every time ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-25T02:40:34Z)

Menus for the postmodern milieu

You can offer feedback to the restaurant about your meal, split the bill among several members of your party, figure out the tip, and pay with a swipe of your credit card. Suri believes the ability to order an extra beer or a round of desserts without ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T02:33:25Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 6:41 pm

SoCal gangster sentenced for 2005 teen shooting

Daniel, remains a fugitive. Another defendant, Sarah Toledo, faces trial next month. (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T01:36:09Z)

Grand Valley State women's tennis team wins GLIAC tournament, caps perfect fall season

We've had a great fall season," Grand Valley State coach John Black said. "The ladies have done a great job of coming together as a team. They have really encouraged each other to get better, and it has showed on the court. Pretty much everyone on ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-25T01:28:59Z)

Been: 'A black page in the history of Feyenoord'

but he admitted Sunday's events mark a "black page in the history of Feyenoord'' that has forced him to re-evaluate his position. Been reportedly told his players after the match that he would stand down if they no longer had any faith in his leadership, (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-10-25T01:28:59Z)

Going gaga over costume choices

are going as Spider-Man and Black Cat, because of Fratiglioni's love of comics. "I love that the Marvel comic trend is so in and people can dress like nerds," Ryan said. "We are already planning ahead for next year, and Giancarlo's going as Batman." (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-25T01:28:59Z)

Cliff Lee will pitch on eight days' rest

it's not that big of a deal." On Sunday, Lee threw a bullpen session and took some batting practice in preparation for having to hit in Game 1. Lee stressed that all is normal, and history suggests he should know what he's talking about. Last season with ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-25T01:28:59Z)

Parents reluctant for big wedding

I was telling others what a great deal I got and handing out his contact information to people I didn't know well. Abby, the man turned out to be a fraud, and have I ever learned my lesson. Please warn your readers not to refer anyone until they have been ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-25T01:28:59Z)

NFL Scores: Brett Favre, Vikings Tied 7-7 With Packers

Percy Harvin just scored on a 17-yard run as Minnesota and Green Bay are now tied at 7 in the first quarter. Green Bay struck first with a 1-yard touchdown run by Brandon Jackson. Brett Favre, in his second return to Lambeau field as a Viking, has looked ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-25T01:36:09Z)

Robbers Show a Creative Side

Although the outrageous disguises drew a great deal of attention—the opposite of what most criminals want ... a gunman dressed in all black and wearing a mask that resembled Norwegian artist Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream" entered the kitchen of a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T01:36:09Z)

Live review: Shakira at Staples Center

Sale el Sol," Shakira brought onstage René Pérez Joglar (a.k.a. Residente) of Puerto Rico's Calle 13, and the two engaged in a flirty back-and-forth that revealed the street-smart club kid beneath Shakira's refined stateswoman veneer. Even then, (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T01:36:09Z)

Owners Seek to Sell at a Loss, but Bankers Push Foreclosure

tried such a sale this summer out of desperation. She had lost her high-paying job and drained a once-flush retirement savings, and her bank, GMAC, wouldn't modify her mortgage. After seven months of being unable to pay her mortgage, she decided that a ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-25T01:28:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 5:40 pm

Trying to make sense of the Cutler-to-Hall connection

Jay Cutler's lovely spirals cut through the air Sunday and into the hands of DeAngelo Hall, who did not want to let down his new best-friend-forever by dropping the ball. They made quite the pair. The only way it could have been better is if they were ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Hard questions loom for patronage 'king'

told the Globe that Kathleen Petrolati was a minority owner and noted that she — and not her husband — attended the 2004 closing on the sale. Tom Petrolati is not listed as an owner or officer of the company in state documents. Petrolati may have ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T00:38:53Z)

NFL Schools Players On Heavy Hits: Is The League Taking It Too Far?

Hall of Fame QB, John Elway, agrees with this. He said, "I want them to protect quarterbacks, but at times it goes too far. I used to hate it when Jack Lambert said they should put the quarterbacks in skirts. [But] now, they should put them in ballerina ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Blame Cutler, but how much longer?

with two of the quarterback's turnovers either leading directly to points (the interception in the third quarter that DeAngelo Hall returned 92 yards for a touchdown) or preventing the Bears from scoring them (Cutler's fumble on the Redskins' 1-yard line ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Browns Stun Defending Super Bowl Champs Saints

alluding to the Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame fullback. Age didn't seem to be a factor during Bowens' returns of 30 and 64 yards, the second of which he punctuated by clumsily somersaulting into the end zone. "I can't dance," Bowens said, explaining that his ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Mackay: Words' power can unlock a life of success

Kevin Hall's "Aspire" is one of the most positive, encouraging books I have read in years. And I urge you to spend a couple hours with it, too. Hall is a leadership trainer and business consultant. He became interested in the deeper power of words during a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Touch 'Em All: Lines form before start of Phillies game

Visible in the background of Dick Perez's painting of the Phils' Slidin' Billy Hamilton on the Hall of Fame level at Citizens Bank Park - a re-creation of an 1890s photo - is a billboard for "Gumpert Bros., 1341 Chestnut St." A little research revealed ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-25T00:24:34Z)

Rookie Riley Cooper happy to contribute

So did Chad Hall, the hybrid player who caught one ball for 5 yards and also ran four times for 19 yards. Eight receivers caught passes on a day when the execution was not impeccable but one in which the game plan really had an interesting look to it for ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

Tholander steps into wrestling hall of fame

He's most worthy of being in the Hall of Fame.'' Henry founded the Big East Youth Wrestling League in 1978, and over a 30-year period, helped the organization expand from 15 teams in New Hampshire and suburban Boston to more than 80 today. " (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T00:38:53Z)

Your SF Giants: Knuckleheads who win

he gave his bride a bull calf as a wedding present, but she comes from a ranching family in North Carolina. It was appropriate. What Bumgarner did in Game 6 was astounding. He allowed the Phillies to load the bases in the fifth inning then got the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-25T00:31:44Z)

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