Full Lineup Of Expected RNC Speakers (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)
Officials with the Republican National Convention announced the full lineup of people expected to speak at the Xcel Energy Center, but as soon as it became clear that the convention would be deferring to Hurricane Gustav, names started to drop off the list.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
The Tompkins County Workers' Center and the Midstate Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO invite the public to the 25th Annual Labor Day picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, at Stewart Park.

Color of Money Book Club (Washington Post)
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary hosted an online discussion with Carolyn Warren, author of "Mortgage Rip-Offs and Money Savers" (John Wiley & Sons), on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Noon ET.

Home Front: Ideas for an Extra Room, Kitchen Paint and Tile, Disassembling a Couch and more (Washington Post)

America refuses to accept defeat in Olympic medal count (Times Online)
It was the perfect end to a perfect Olympic Games for China as the Olympic flame was handed over to London in one of the world's greatest stadiums last night. As memories of a sensational Games faded, China celebrated achieving its ultimate aim of heading the Olympic medals table for the first time.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
Fall Creek SASS (Spontaneous Acts of Sustainability and Service) is holding its next "sassapass" dinner and skill share from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Cosentini Construction, 527 N. Aurora St. Bring a dish to pass. After dinner there will be a discussion of the relative merits of alternative home heating systems. RSVP to Miranda at phillipsville@gmail.com.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
There will be a "Community Gas Meeting" at 7 p.m. today at the Spencer Grange, 55 E. Tioga St. off Route 96 in Spencer.

Color of Money Live (Washington Post)
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Whether the struggle is saving for retirement, organizing your bank files, or talking about money responsibility with your spouse or loved one, Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your tough questions.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
Guided Beginner Bird Walks will take place at 8 a.m. every Saturday in August at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.

Webb's America (BBC News)
Will the Democratic Convention be all about the Clintons?