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Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day

The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

SC offering shoppers tax-free weekend on guns

South Carolina shoppers will get a second chance to buy tax-free guns.

Celizic: Knicks, Nets don't deserve to court LeBron

The way most teams lure great players is to first lay the foundation of a great team.

‘Desperate’ Susan does time on chain gang

Susan was sentenced to picking up roadside trash for shooting Katherine. But when Katherine drove by to taunt her and dumped her own trash, she, too, was sentenced to the same community service. Katherine later broke down and admitted that she'd lost Mike, but then let it slip that she and Mike were like rabbits when it comes to the bedroom. Of course, that was a challenge to Susan, and Mike was suddenly wondering why his wife was so frisky. She finally explained what Katherine had said, and Mike told her that sex was the only thing he and Katherine had in common, whereas he and Susan were soulmates.

How about King James and MJ as teammates?

A day after he cut off questions about becoming a free agent next year, LeBron James raised the idea of playing with Michael Jordan.

Dad in Japan custody case: I’m dead to my kids

American Christopher Savoie is back on U.S. soil after spending a harrowing 18 days in a Japanese jail for trying to wrest his children away from his ex-wife. But the joy of being reunited with his current wife, Amy, is muted by the heartbreak of having to leave his son and daughter behind.

Airlines hope wired skies take off

Airline passengers are getting dinged for everything from checking a bag to upgrading beyond the middle seat.

They awoke under car that smashed into home

It was the ultimate rude awakening: A 4 a.m. wake-up call delivered by an automobile in a cascade of noise, debris and hot, leaking engine fluids.

Law firms pay new hires to work for public good

If things had gone according to plan, Lindsay Murphy would be a big-city tax lawyer by now. Instead, the recent law school graduate found herself doing legal aid, listening to complaints about raw sewage bubbling up into the bathtubs of a Mississippi Delta housing project.

How to protect kids from predators, kidnappers

All parents want to keep their children safe. In the wake of the death of Somer Thompson, the 7-year-old Florida girl who vanished Monday on her mile-long walk home from school, many moms and dads are feeling more anxious than ever about how to protect their kids.

Reader mailbag: Replacement refs wreaking havoc

You ask, we (try to) answer:

Lakers, 29 other teams gear up for season

47-35, 2nd in Southeast Division. Mike Woodson (6th season) Greater maturity from forward Josh Smith, who can be very good, but also very shaky. Guard Jamal Crawford (trade from Warriors), center Jason Collins (free agent), forward Joe Smith (free agent), guard Jeff Teague (draft). Guard Speedy Claxton (traded to Warriors), guard Acie Law (traded to Warriors), guard Thomas Gardner (signed with Grizzlies), forward Josh Childress (remaining in Greece), center Solomon Jones (signed with Pacers), guard Ronald Murray (signed with Bobcats). Centers Al Horford, Randolph Morris, Zaza Pachulia; forwards Josh Smith, Marvin Williams; guards Mike Bibby, Mo Evans, Joe Johnson. With the exception of the acquisition of Jamal Crawford, this is basically the same roster that proved to be a middle-of-the-playoff-pack presence last season in the Eastern Conference. This time around, that may not be good enough, with Joe Johnson declaring he will enter the free-agent market next summer. Like the Heat, with its situation with Dw

Winderman: Lakers, Magic head list of top questions

The curious case of the 2009-10 NBA season presents more than a few intriguing plotlines, drama that only now is beginning to build as opening night approaches.

Free land offer mostly fails in small Alaska town

Reality trumped the dream for most winners of a land giveaway in Alaska's rugged interior.

9 Web sites that can make your life easier

What have your favorite Web sites done for you lately? Sure, they’re informative, entertaining or funny, and they probably help you talk to your friends and share pictures and take quizzes and buy nifty goods. But have they been pulling their weight in the relationship? Have they really … worked for you? We all know too well how easy it is to get sucked into the time waster that is the World Wide Web. Wouldn’t it be refreshing, not to mention helpful, to spend time on some sites that can actually make your life easier?

Sheraton offers free night stay at 86 locations

The owner of Sheraton hotels will offer thousands of guests a free night's stay in dozens of North American locations as part of a massive campaign that kicks off Wednesday to highlight the chain's $6 billion revitalization efforts.

No more free lunch at Cuban cafeterias

The Cuban government plans to close free cafeterias in state ministries and instead give employees a stipend to buy food.

Hawaii company to process final sugar harvest

Gay & Robinson Inc. says its final sugar cane harvest will be processed in late October, when the company will officially leave the sugar business after 119 years.

No more free stuff for credit card applications

College students won't be tempted with free goodies to sign up for credit cards come February  when new marketing restrictions and other rules will take effect.

Big day for museums, parks on Sept. 26

If you can’t get free admission to a museum, a park, or some sort of walking tour, music performance or a national park on Saturday, Sept. 26, then you’re just not trying.

Free trips to Thailand for the Internet savvy

Attention Internet-savvy travelers: Thailand is giving away free trips to five lucky couples who don't mind sitting in front of a computer while on vacation.

Tidbits: Jon mocks Kate for staying mum with King

When asked what he thought of Kate's appearance on "Larry King Live," Jon Gosselin said, “She didn’t say anything. She just kept on redirecting and avoiding answering the questions.”

Curran: Despite critics, McDaniels has no regrets

Curran: The fist is drawn back, brass knuckles firmly in place. All the fist needs is an excuse. A flat, lazy, confused performance by the Denver Broncos defense. An August evening where confusion reigns for the Denver offense.

Celizic: Red Sox’s swagger stolen in the Bronx

Celizic: At some point, the Red Sox will score another run and win another game. But right now, Boston is a team that’s been stripped of its swagger.

Winderman: Still chaos, uncertainty in free agency

Winderman: After flurry of early signings, teams like Suns, Mavs, Heat face questions

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MySpace Looking to Purchase imeem
Source: pastemagazine.com

If MySpace takes over fellow free-streamer imeem, free music on the Web could become quite limited.

Cuba offers free penis implants
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Cuba's government has offered its first free penis implants, part of a program set to be expanded across the communist island, an official newspaper has reported.

50 Free Internet Tools for Tin-Foil Hat Wearers
Source:

If your wardrobe includes a shiny tin-foil hat, then you will love these free Ma Internet tools.

Confessions of a credit card telemarketer - The Red Tape Chronicles - msnbc.com
Source: redtape.msnbc

"I hate flat-out lying to someone, but that's exactly what we do, 150 calls a day. I have seen so many people ripped off that I had to attempt to let people know." "Honestly, the little old ladies are the people who buy the most."

20 New High Quality Free Fonts
Source: Smashing Magazine

Every now and again we take a look around, select "fresh" high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is usually the time you should be investing in your current projects.

Seeds: For this season's decorating, it's fun, frugal and fast
Source: The Sacramento Bee

"Do it yourself" sounds so simple, especially when decorating the house for the holidays. But not everyone is a born crafter, packing a glue gun in a color-coordinated holster.

Businesses Give Free Items On Veteran's Day
Source: USA Today

For all the forgettable Veterans Day sales, there's a trio of free-meal deals for military veterans that speak not just to the heart but the stomach. Three major casual-dining chains —Applebee's, McCormick & Schmick's and Golden Corral— are offering free food to veterans and …

5 open source billing systems to watch
Source: cio.com.au

Collecting money from customers should be the easy part of your business, but an billing system that underperforms can make life unnecessarily difficult for CIOs.

What is the Meaning of Freedom and Liberty?

We often use the expression "Free as a bird." It occurred to me the other day, that the bird may not be so free as it seems. He may have a wife an kids to feed, back at the tree.

YouTube - Watch Online TV on Your PC And Never Pay Another Monthly Bill Again
Source: YouTube

Watch Online TV on Your PC And Never Pay Another Monthly Bill Again - Only $49 One-Time Fee!

Overview on the book The Shock Doctrine
Source: davidhilfiker.com

This is an interesting summary of the book Shock Doctrine...which has a profound view on economics and history...and the workings or not of a well oiled machine...I found it a good read..

U2 to play free show to mark fall of Berlin Wall - MSN Music News
Source: MSN

BERLIN (AP) -- Achtung, baby: U2 will play a free concert in Berlin to help the city celebrate 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Music network MTV said the Irish rockers will perform in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Nov.

Why the 'Religious' Think I Hate Them..

This is an answer/comment/statement that was originally written in the context of the news vine article, "Is What the Religious Feel Hate", Thus its overarching sense is towards the authors LDS afiliation, the context it was written for.

POLL: Should The State be giving Cellphones to those on public assistance programs?

This is just one of those times I have to admit stupidity, on my part of course, what the hell is this about? It is happening, do your own search. TOO Many examples to choose from. Cellphones given to welfare recipients on the taxpayers dime per minute.

Preventing Free Architecture Syndrome

The question comes up more than you might imagine. "Would you be able to perform free design services (for our very worthwhile organization)?"

Masons' open-door policy
Source: Daily News Tribune

The Freemasons may be steeped in mystique, with speculation about secret symbols and conspiracy theories, but tomorrow, Washington Lodge will unveil a few of its sacred treasures: a set of original jewels handcrafted by none other than Paul Revere.

Lottery Hoax Causes Riot....Columbus, OH
Source:

This gave me a big smile this morning...How fun would that be, to watch all these people running to get something for free... I would have helped the store clean up...maybe....lol

Read Chapter 1 of Lost Symbol for FREE
Source: Book Daily

You may not know that this website offers you the chance to read the first chapters of several new titles, and all for free. There are buttons at the bottom to buy the book at Amazon or Barnes & Noble, but that's it.

Is socialized healthcare really all that bad?

We have been led to believe that socialism is a bad thing. Socialized healthcare will lead to the government taking over every part of our life.

Times are Hard; Want Something That Really IS Free?

There are organizations spread throught the country that help people get rid of stuff they don't want and help people find things they need. The goal behind these organization is to keep as much stuff from hitting landfills as possible.

Do these Companies and Liberal Blogs Support the Prostitution of Children?
Source: BlogACause

When Glenn Beck started to expose the criminal enterprise that is ACORN, SEIU and the Obama Czars, people across this country started to sit up and take notice of the extremists they unknowingly elected in the hope that there would be real change; less government, less taxes, les …

Who Owns Me?

What is ownership, a lot of people will say ownership mean control. I own this property; I decide what to do with it. I own this car, I decide what can be done with it, who can drive it. I own this dog; I decide what will happen to it.

Buy One, Get One Free Breast Implant Billboard Raises Eyebrows
Source: FOXNews.com

The BOGO, that is the Buy One, Get One Free, tactic has been long used by retailers hoping to lure consumers, especially in tough economic times. But a buy one, get one free breast implant offer by a Wisconsin cosmetic surgeon is raising eyebrows and, in some cases, ire in one  …

20 Absolutely Free Things
Source: finance.yahoo.com

It's been said that the best things in life are free -- and we couldn't agree more. That's why we're back with our third annual list of our favorite freebies.

Meth dealer, headed for prison, mistakenly set free
Source: OregonLive.com

Miguel Ochoa-Sanchez, convicted of selling meth to cockfighting patrons, is supposed to be serving the front end of a long prison stretch. Instead, he's long gone.

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