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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 7:40 am

Hans Zimmer on manipulating Edith Piaf for 'Inception': 'It's how you get from one ...

Christopher Nolan 's dream-within-a-dream-heist comes with a taut, damning score, courtesy of the filmmaker's go-to-composer, Hans Zimmer . Yet the tense, minimal foghorn-like bellows take their inspiration ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T21:09:28Z)

Hans Zimmer Extracts the Secrets of the 'Inception' Score

Having systematically picked apart the critical arguments for and against Christopher Nolan's film "Inception" and the many possible meanings of that dream-within-a-dream-within-a-dream caper, the Web this week went ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-29T12:17:23Z)

Facing the Inevitable: James Toney Will Knock Out Randy Couture

I along with many other people scoffed and scorned when news broke that the UFC had signed aging pro boxer James "Lights Out" Toney to a fight with UFC legend and former Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight ... (Source: Fighters.com 2010-07-26T14:15:29Z)

Alstom signs MoU with Iraq to develop generating capacity, grid infrastructure

29 July 2010 - Patrick Kron, CEO of Alstom has, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iraq's ministry of oil and electricity, for the development and modernization of the war-torn nation's power infrastructure ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Blackberry Bold 9700 Deals - Most Selling Smartphones

The very stylish and fully featured BlackBerry Bold 9700 comes with very economical Blackberry Bold 9700 deals. These make your rivals envy you. BlackBerry phones have been the first choice of every customer ... (Source: Buzzle 2010-07-29T12:38:52Z)

'Charlie St. Cloud' and 'Dinner for Schmucks' Now in Theaters

Can Zac Efron get serious? This week's latest batch of new movie releases includes Zac Efron as a young man who sees ghosts in Charlie St. Cloud , an animated battle between pets in Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty ... (Source: Limelife 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Theo Albrecht, German co-founder of Aldi discount grocery chain, dies at 88

BERLIN — Theo Albrecht, the secretive co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi, a co-owner of Trader Joe's in the United States and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88. The retail ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-29T00:28:43Z)

Manitowoc theaters

The only thing standing between Tim (played by Paul Rudd) and career success is finding the perfect guest to bring to his boss' annual Dinner for Extraordinary People, in which the most eccentric characters ... (Source: Herald Times Reporter 2010-07-29T10:22:51Z)

Yankees manager Joe Girardi not expecting any trades, for now

CLEVELAND — With baseball's trade deadline 72 hours away, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said his day-to-day routine has not changed in anticipation of a move. "It's pretty normal for me to talk to (general ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-29T02:08:56Z)

As Airlines Make Money Again, Deals Harder To Find, and Planes Are Packed

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from fees ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-28T11:42:47Z)

Capsule reviews: `Dinner for Schmucks' and others

"Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" -- Dogs and cats, living together ... mass hysteria? Maybe not. While these animals were resourceful and well-equipped enemies in the original "Cats & Dogs" from 2001 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-29T11:27:17Z)

Weekend Box Office Predictions Game: Dinner for Schmucks Invites Inception

Reigning box office champion Inception licked up Angelina Jolie in Salt last weekend and now eyes Dinner for Schmucks starring Paul Rudd and Steve Carell, Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore in 3D, and Charlie St ... (Source: TheHDRoom 2010-07-28T18:30:48Z)

Theo Albrecht, Aldi co-founder, dies at age 88

BERLIN—Theo Albrecht, the secretive co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi, a co-owner of Trader Joe's in the United States and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age ... (Source: Texarkana Gazette 2010-07-29T09:54:13Z)

Hans Zimmer Explains the Intersection Between Edith Piaf and the Inception Score

Over the past week a section of the internet has blown up thanks to a YouTube clip (embedded below) that shows the relationship between some of Hans Zimmer 's score for Inception and the Édith Piaf song ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-07-29T06:48:06Z)

Movie review: Duvall and Co. fly high with 'Get Low'

Robert Duvall looks great as a grizzled old coot, while Bill Murray makes a mighty fine funeral director. Surround them with sharp old-timey details of the Depression-era boondocks and the roles fit them even ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-07-29T10:01:23Z)

Rios leads White Sox rebound over Seattle

Chicago general manager Kenny Williams doesn't foresee any deals to augment his White Sox before the trading-without-waivers deadline in two weeks. That's OK. The big bat he got last summer is working out just ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-20T06:01:31Z)

Awesome HTC HD2 Deals- Knocking At Your Doors

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2010 – HTC has bring one of the best phone equipped with the widest display of 4.3 inches that will certainly amazes your eyes. One can take the best viewing experience from this wide ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-07-29T03:13:21Z)

Jorge Posada back in Yankees' lineup as DH

CLEVELAND — Jorge Posada is going to play with a sore left knee for as long as he can. The 38-year-old returned to the New York Yankees' lineup Wednesday night after missing one game. Instead of playing ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-07-29T04:03:28Z)

MMA and Boxing Square at UFC 118: James Toney vs. Randy Couture

Since its inception, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been fighting to prove that it is just as legitimate of a sport as boxing. On August 28 the UFC will put their credibility on the line when former ... (Source: Opposing Views 2010-07-21T05:38:51Z)

Iraq signs electricity deal with French firm Alstom

BAGHDAD (AFP) – French energy infrastructure firm Alstom on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Iraq to build a power plant in southern Iraq, which is suffering a severe electricity shortfall ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T18:16:29Z)

Say so long to deals; airlines post profits

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-28T08:08:02Z)

No deals yet for Yankees

CLEVELAND — With baseball's trade deadline 72 hours away, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said his day-to-day routine has not changed in anticipation of a move. "It's pretty normal for me to talk to (general ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-07-29T06:26:38Z)

MMA and Boxing Collide at UFC 118: James Toney vs. Randy Couture

Since its inception, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has argued that its sport is just as legitimate as boxing. On August 28 the UFC will put its credibility on the line when former heavyweight champion Randy Couture ... (Source: Opposing Views 2010-07-21T14:35:43Z)

So long, sales: As airlines post profits expect fare deals to wane

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-07-29T06:05:09Z)

Rios propels White Sox day after costly relay throw

SEATTLE -- Chicago general manager Kenny Williams doesn't foresee any deals to augment his White Sox before the trading-without-waivers deadline in two weeks. That's OK. The big bat he got last summer is working out just ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-29T01:25:59Z)

Iraq signs deals for electrical sector

BAGHDAD, July 29 (UPI) -- French utility company Alstom announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Iraq to develop the country's crumbling electricity grid. Patrick Kron, chief executive ... (Source: United Press International 2010-07-29T13:50:27Z)

To Get The Best Mobile Phone Compare Best Mobile Phone Deals

The market of handsets has become so volatile that you cannot trust just one mobile shop to get the best price of a mobile handset. A customer should check few mobile phone shops before buying a mobile phone ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-29T05:00:44Z)

Co-founder of Aldi dies at 88

Berlin -- Theo Albrecht, the secretive co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi, a co-owner of Trader Joe's in the United States and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88 ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-29T07:59:41Z)

White Sox trip up Mariners, 6-1

SEATTLE — Chicago general manager Kenny Williams doesn't foresee any deals to augment his White Sox before the trading-without-waivers deadline in two weeks. That's OK. The big bat he got last summer is ... (Source: Longview Daily News 2010-07-20T06:30:09Z)

Capsule reviews of 'Cats & Dogs,' 'Dinner for Schmucks,' 'The Extra Man' and others

Capsule reviews of films opening this week: "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" — Dogs and cats, living together ... mass hysteria? Maybe not. While these animals were resourceful and well-equipped enemies in ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-29T10:01:23Z)

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