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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 6:40 pm

Atari Bigby finally accepts Packers' offer

If there was any question, it is now clear that Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby has no plans to stage a training camp holdout and will report to Lambeau Field in time for Friday's practice. ESPN's Adam ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-27T22:42:32Z)

First round of laid off SJ firefighters turn in gear

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- It's a somber day in the history of San Jose. For the first time ever San Jose firefighters are turning in their gear. They are the first casualties of dozens of layoffs taking place through the ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

2 Young Girls Stabbed at Home in Katonah

KATONAH, NY (AP) -- An aunt babysitting her two nieces has been accused of repeatedly stabbing the young girls at a home across the street from Martha Stewart, according to the Journal News. Authorities went ... (Source: 1010Wins 2010-08-02T01:06:55Z)

SJ firefighters union offers city new concessions

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- Dozens of firefighters laid off in the South Bay this weekend are hoping they can get their jobs back. The union is proposing a last-ditch plan to save some of those positions, but is it too little ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-02T00:45:27Z)

Tanjong jumps to record on buyout offer

Tanjong Plc, a Malaysian power and gaming company, surged to a record in Kuala Lumpur trading after a group led by billionaire T. Ananda Krishnan offered RM4.7 billion (US$1.5 billion) for full control. The stock jumped ... (Source: Business Times Malaysia 2010-08-02T01:14:05Z)

Tanjong rise on buyout offer

Tanjong Plc, a Malaysian power and gaming company, surged to a record in Kuala Lumpur trading after a group led by billionaire T. Ananda Krishnan offered RM4.7 billion (US$1.5 billion) for full control. The stock jumped ... (Source: Business Times Malaysia 2010-08-02T01:14:05Z)

Inter Milan brass taking massive gamble with Balotelli sale

With reports surfacing that Inter Milan are prepared to transfer Mario Balotelli to Manchester City for a fee in the range of 30 million Euros, the young star's tumultuous time with the club seems to be at an ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-26T20:13:23Z)

Green Bay Packers' Atari Bigby hopes to be back soon from ankle injury

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Atari Bigby's decision to wait until this week to sign his restricted free agent tender offer from the Green Bay Packers didn't accomplish its intended goal: getting a long-term contract ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-01T01:58:13Z)

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)

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)

Packers open training camp

GREEN BAY (AP) - Atari Bigby's decision to wait until this week to sign his restricted free agent tender offer from the Green Bay Packers didn't accomplish its intended goal: getting a long-term contract from the team ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-08-01T14:01:12Z)

'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)

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)

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)

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)

Malaysian tycoon makes offer on power firm Tanjong

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan has offered to buy out minority stakeholders in power and gaming firm Tanjong PLC for 4.66 billion ringgit ($1.46 billion) as he seeks to expand ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T01:52:15Z)

'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)

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)

Wisconsin park where girl was injured is up for 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 scheduled to ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-01T05:25:48Z)

Top 10 Free-Kick Takers Still on the Transfer Market

With all of the major European clubs now just around a month away from starting off their season, many of these will be looking to get a player who could take some major free kicks throughout the season as they look to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-25T02:20:50Z)

Wis. 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: WQOW 2010-08-02T00:45:27Z)

'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)

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)

SJ Firefighters Make Last Minute Offer

The very day layoffs took effect at the San Jose fire department, union officials made a new offer they claim will save the city millions of dollars and could bring at least some of the force back to the fire stations ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T23:12:23Z)

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)

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)

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)

Movie projector: 'Schmucks,' cats, dogs and Zac Efron will all open behind 'Inception'

Three new movies open this weekend, but their dreams of being No. 1 will likely be dashed by the unstoppable "Inception." The hit Christopher Nolan-directed drama is poised to top the box office charts for ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-30T02:29:13Z)

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 ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-08-01T19:37:38Z)

Ticket sales lagging for Inter Milan-Manchester City 'friendly'

A year after more than 72,000 soccer fans packed M&T Bank Stadium to watch Chelsea play AC Milan, ticket sales for a July 31 "friendly" between two other high-profile European teams have been slow, officials ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-22T00:44:11Z)

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