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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 5:40 pm

Ashley Greene and the Kardashians Hit Up Super Saturday 2010

Joining together for a day of charitable fundraising efforts, the stars turned up for the 13th Annual Super Saturday at Nova's Ark Project in Water Mill, New York on Saturday (July 31). Among those on hand were "Twilight ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-07-31T20:36:06Z)

Wisconsin park where girl injured is up for foreclosure

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: WEAU-TV 13 2010-08-01T18:11:44Z)

Police: Two young sisters repeatedly stabbed by relative in Katonah

KATONAH — A relative was accused of stabbing two young sisters in her care Saturday night at a home across from Martha Stewart's residence, authorities said. Lisa Turkki, 39, of East Syracuse, was arrested at the home ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-01T15:12:47Z)

Buccaneers reach deals with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy, left tackle Donald ...

TAMPA, FLA. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on the opening ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-01T13:03:56Z)

Goodson Becomes Latest Panthers RB to Get Hurt, Fbn

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers are running out of backs. Mike Goodson became the latest casualty when he limped off the field groaning in pain with a left ankle injury following a carry during a ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-01T23:48:11Z)

Morning Minutes: Aug. 1

This foodie community is a great place to share recipes, troubleshoot cooking problems, learn about other users' favorite restaurants, discover useful kitchen gear and more. Browse by city or region, or by topic. Number ... (Source: Leesville Daily Leader 2010-08-01T12:42:28Z)

Wisconsin Dells park where girl injured in ride plunge was subject of foreclosure

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — 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: Pioneer Press 2010-07-31T23:49:22Z)

'Inception' beats 'Schmucks' at box office

LOS ANGELES -- "Inception" is still kicking at the box office. The mind-bending Warner Bros. thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio remained the No. 1 movie for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing its ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-01T20:13:26Z)

Milwaukee Brewers (48-55) at Houston Astros (42-59), 8:05 p.m.

Nobody expects new Houston Astros starter J.A. Happ to replace the traded Roy Oswalt, yet that is what the young left-hander must do tonight. One day after getting dealt to the Astros in a deal that sent ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

Brunswick swings to 2nd-quarter profit as revenue rises 41 percent; co. sells Triton unit

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Boat maker Brunswick Corp. said Thursday that it swung to a profit in the second quarter, helped by a jump in marine engine and boat sales. The company also said it sold its Triton ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-29T18:15:18Z)

Aunt accused of repeatedly stabbing two nieces in Katonah

KATONAH — An aunt babysitting two young nieces was accused of repeatedly stabbing them, as the girls' parents were at a concert down the street. Lisa Turkki, 39, of East Syracuse, was arrested at the home at 85 Girdle ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-01T19:44:48Z)

McCoy, Penn agree to contracts with Bucs

TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on the opening day of ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-01T11:59:31Z)

Not fool's gold: Only straight-man Paul Rudd can salvage 'Dinner for Schmucks'

Something's wrong when dead rodents generate a film's biggest laughs. In Jay Roach's "Dinner for Schmucks," Steve Carell plays Barry, a lonely Internal Revenue Service dweeb whose passion is stuffing dead mice ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-30T07:08:24Z)

Morning Minutes: August 1

This foodie community is a great place to share recipes, troubleshoot cooking problems, learn about other users' favorite restaurants, discover useful kitchen gear and more. Browse by city or region, or by topic. Number ... (Source: Kirksville Daily Express & Crier 2010-08-01T13:25:25Z)

Inception Cooler Than Schmucks, Zac Efron

The dream continues for Inception . The Christopher Nolan - Leonardo DiCaprio sci-fi thriller went three-for-three at the weekend box office, topping the competition with an estimated $27.5 million. Steve ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-01T17:57:25Z)

Carolyn Pollack Designs and Donates Turquoise Necklace for QVC's Super SaturdaySM Charity Event

Noted jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack has created a special turquoise necklace to donate to the QVC Presents Super Saturday Live SM charity sale event in the Hamptons on July 31. Established in 1998 to benefit the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-29T17:25:11Z)

Houston Astros Trade Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

A dream job: Hans Zimmer and the music of 'Inception'

Hans Zimmer's career as an Academy Award-winning film composer had a bit of an unusual start: He has the distinction of being in the first music video ever broadcast on MTV. Having orbited around a New Wave ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-20T17:57:20Z)

'Inception' takes weekend again; 'Schmucks' bows to $23 million

Image Credit: Merie Weismiller Wallace Three new wide releases could not top the powerful Inception , which in its third weekend remained in the top slot with $27.5 million. The PG-13 rated mind-bender lost ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-01T18:11:44Z)

Continued: Houston Astros sign RHP Myers to multiyear contract extension

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros signed starting pitcher Brett Myers to a two-year contract extension with a club option for a third year on Sunday. The guaranteed value of the two-year deal, including a buyout on the third ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-01T23:48:11Z)

Park Where Girl Was Hurt up for Foreclosure Sale

The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) -- The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T20:14:37Z)

Brunswick swings to 2Q profit on higher sales

Boat maker Brunswick Corp. said Thursday that it swung to a profit in the second quarter, helped by a jump in marine engine and boat sales. The company also said it sold its Triton Boats unit to Fishing Holdings LLC, an ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T18:15:18Z)

Steals & Deals: QVC Super Saturday sale

Broadcasting live from The Hamptons, QVC fill offer fashionistas the opportunity to shop like a celebrity on Saturday, July 31, during QVC Presents Super Saturday Live, a designer charity sale. The two-hour ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-30T08:34:18Z)

'Dinner for Schmucks' an unsatisfying meal

In this film publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Steve Carell, left, and Paul Rudd are shown in a scene from "Dinner for Schmucks." Merie Weismiller Wallace / Paramount Pictures / AP Whereas "The Dinner Game ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-30T13:49:15Z)

NFL Football: Panthers-Replacing Peppers

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only game to immediately sell out. Finding ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-01T19:01:51Z)

'Inception' outclasses 'Schmucks' at box office

"Inception" is still kicking at the box office. The mind-bending Warner Bros. thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio remained the No. 1 movie for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing its total ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-01T17:35:57Z)

Brunswick Corp (BC) Announces Sale of Triton Boats to Fishing Holdings

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC ) today announced that it has sold Triton Boats to Fishing Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Platinum Equity. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "This decision was part of our ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-29T13:57:36Z)

Babysitter Stabs Young Girls

KATONAH, N.Y. (WPIX) - Bedford police arrested an East Syracuse babysitter Saturday night after she turned on the two young girls she was caring for, stabbing them multiple times with a knife. Lisa Turkki, 39, was ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-01T20:06:16Z)

With Julius Peppers gone, Panthers have big questions on revamped defensive line

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell out. Finding ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T21:25:01Z)

Gerald McCoy Signs $63M Deal With Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. ESPN is reporting that ... (Source: KOCO 2010-08-01T16:10:03Z)

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