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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 4:39 pm

Guests of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky

Guests of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky prepare to depart for the wedding in Rhinebeck, New York July 31, 2010. Chelsea, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T22:59:15Z)

Russia to Sell Off Stakes in State Companies to Fill Budget Gap

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of Russia chairs a meeting of the government commission on budget estimates in Moscow Wednesday. It would be, by some estimates, the largest privatization program in Russia since ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-28T23:38:36Z)

Dodgers get pitcher Ted Lilly at the trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they pulled off a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire pitcher Ted Lilly. Only two hours prior to the trade deadline, the club got pitching help and swapped infielders with Chicago ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-07-31T19:38:50Z)

Disney sells Miramax for $660 million

The Walt Disney Co. is selling Miramax Films to a group of investors for $660 million, marking a new phase for a studio that helped launch the career of Quentin Tarantino and push independent movies into the mainstream ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T14:45:20Z)

AFP: Forest fires kill 29 in Russia heatwave

Moscow. Forest fires in Russia's worst heatwave in decades have killed 29 people, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited one of the worst hit areas to reassure angry residents, AFP reports ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-30T22:53:17Z)

Done deal: Dodgers get Ted Lilly, Ryan Theriot from Cubs [Updated]

The Dodgers finally got their pitcher on Saturday, acquiring left-hander Ted Lilly from the Chicago Cubs with less than two hours remaining before the trade deadline. The Dodgers also acquired infielder Ryan ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-31T21:40:31Z)

Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. (HTDS) Seeks Sale of Slavica Biochem to US-based ...

Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:HTDS) (http://www.htdsmedical.com ) announces the company's intention to sell current subsidiary Slavica Biochem to a US-based publicly traded biomedical company. HTDS is pleased ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-07-31T16:25:33Z)

Tickets on sale: Live versions of reality shows coming to Richmond

Fans of the Fox dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance" can get an up-close view of finalists AdéChiké Torbert, Billy Bell , Jose Ruiz , Kent Boyd , Lauren Froderman and Robert Roldan when they visit ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-07-29T04:10:37Z)

12-year-old girl injured on Wis. 'free fall' ride

By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A 12-year-old girl at an amusement park plunged more than 40 feet to the ground on Friday, seriously injuring herself when a safety net under a "free fall ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T22:44:56Z)

The Deception of Real-Life 'Inception'

For all of its "Matrix"-like convolutions and "Alice in Wonderland" allusions, the new film "Inception" adds something significant to the ancient ruminations about reality's authenticity-something profoundly relevant to ... (Source: Common Dreams 2010-07-30T13:42:06Z)

Motorcade en route to exclusive site of Chelsea Clinton's wedding in Rhinebeck, N.Y.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, the motorcade made its way to the exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River where the 30-year-old daughter of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton was expected to ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-07-31T21:54:50Z)

SkyBridge Technology Group (SKGO) Reports Second Quarter Financials

BUFFALO, NEW YORK, Jul 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- SkyBridge Technology Group, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: SKGO) (http://www.skybridgetechgroup.com/) is pleased to disclose the financial statements for the ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-30T18:06:57Z)

Wis. park where girl was injured on free fall ride to be sold at foreclosure sale

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

Disney sells Miramax Films for $660M

The Walt Disney Co. announced today it had sold Miramax Films to a partnership headed by construction executive Ron Tutor for more than $660 million. The sale to Filmyard Holdings LLC includes rights to more ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-07-30T13:56:25Z)

Witt to help with Gulf recovery for BP

BILOXI — BP announced Friday that it is hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was in ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

Rally Marks 1 Year Of Hikers' Imprisonment In Iran

Three American hikers have now spent one year being held in Iran. It's a solemn anniversary for their families. Minnesota native Shane Bauer, his fiancée Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were hiking near the Iran-Iraq ... (Source: WCCO 2010-07-31T23:06:25Z)

12-year-old Suffers Injuries on a Free-fall Ride in Wisconsin

Many people go on amusement park rides because the thrill that comes with the risk causes an adrenaline rush unlike anything else. However, sometimes these rides do fail, and they can lead to serious injuries ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-31T18:05:46Z)

The Deception of Real-World Inception

For all of its "Matrix"-like convolutions and "Alice in Wonderland" allusions, the new film "Inception" adds something significant to the ancient ruminations about reality's authenticity — something ... (Source: In These Times 2010-07-31T10:41:57Z)

Hard to Treat Diseases (HTDS) Sells Collagenna to Axia Group Inc. (AGIJ)

Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: HTDS) ( http://www.htdsmedical.com ) is pleased to announce the sale of former subsidiary Collagenna Skin Care Products to Axia Group Inc. (AGIJ). HTDS was satisfied ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-30T16:19:35Z)

Disney to sell Miramax Films for $660m

Disney is selling Miramax Films for about 660 million dollars to the Filmyard Holdings consortium in a deal that includes rights to dozens of award-winning movie titles. Walt Disney Company announced the sale ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-30T12:23:21Z)

Clinton renews appeal to Iran to free US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. Amnesty International called on Iranian authorities ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-31T19:24:31Z)

Dodgers Acquire Ted Lilly From Cubs

Infielder Blake DeWitt says he's been traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago Cubs in a deal that would bring left-hander Ted Lilly to Los Angeles. Neither side made a formal announcement Saturday, with just under two hours ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-07-31T20:50:25Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss ... (Source: WTNH.com 2010-07-30T15:08:00Z)

So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2010 comes to Atlanta Sept. 27

Sad about the upcoming "So You Think You Can Dance" finale? Start gearing up for the "SYTYCD" tour. The tour kicks off Sept. 19 in New Orleans and comes to Gwinnett Center in Atlanta Sept. 27. Purchase tickets ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

Crowds on VIP alert hours before Chelsea Clinton's wedding

Bill and Hillary Clinton leave a party in honor of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Friday, July 30, 2010 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Mike Groll/AP Photo Roger Clinton, left, brother of former President Bill Clinton, and son ... (Source: TheDay 2010-07-31T20:36:06Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf recovery

BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss., to outline his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

Sirota: Real-world "Inception"

For all of its "Matrix"-like convolutions and "Alice in Wonderland" allusions, the new film "Inception" adds something significant to the ancient ruminations about reality's authenticity — something ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-31T06:52:53Z)

Sister of imprisoned hiker Shane Bauer holds vigil on Pearl Street

For more information on the detained American hikers, visit freethehikers.org . At 1:33 p.m. Saturday, 24-year-old Boulder resident Shannon Bauer stood in front of the Boulder County Courthouse, amid Pearl ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-07-31T22:30:37Z)

'So You Think You Can Dance' top 6 recap: Two out of four judges say Kent is the one to beat

FOX 'So You Think You Can Dance' top 6 finalists are, from left: Jose Ruiz, AdeChike Torbert, Lauren Froderman, Robert Roldan, Billy Bell and Kent Boyd. Robert's solo: Just beautiful, showing off his ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

Wildfires leave 25 dead in Russia

MOSCOW - Vast sections of Russia were under a state of emergency yesterday as more than 10,000 firefighters fought to save villages and forests from being reduced to ash and ember during the country's hottest ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-31T11:39:13Z)

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