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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 4:40 pm

Obama, Bush pay tribute to Ted Stevens

President Obama has issued a statement on the passing on ex-Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who died in a plane crash: A decorated World War II veteran, Senator Ted Stevens devoted his career to serving the people ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-10T21:14:20Z)

Raiders' Scott comfortable at LB after year of change

NAPA — Trevor Scott is impressed with how easily Oakland rookie linebacker Rolando McClain has adapted to the NFL and marvels at his smooth adjustment to pro ball. Scott's own transformation — from a pass-rushing ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-10T10:58:44Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp ( FNB.N ) said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc ( CCBP.O ) for about $70 million in cash and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:33:52Z)

Livermore mom delays plea in teen sex case

PLEASANTON, Calif.—A 42-year-old Northern California woman has been arraigned on felony charges of unlawful sex with two teenage boys, but delayed entering a plea while her defense lawyer reviews the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-10T02:44:48Z)

Livermore woman delays plea in teen sex case

PLEASANTON (AP) — A 42-year-old Livermore woman has been arraigned on felony charges of unlawful sex with two teenage boys, but delayed entering a plea while her defense lawyer reviews the evidence against ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-10T17:03:48Z)

Sacto Parents Face Felony Charges In Teen Chaining

Prosecutors say a Sacramento couple has been charged with felony child endangerment for imprisoning their 13-year-old son for days by locking him in chains, often tethered to a kitchen table. 41-year-old John Vang, the ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-10T15:16:26Z)

Couple face felony charges for chaining teen

SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) - Prosecutors say a Northern California couple accused of imprisoning their 13-year-old son for days by locking him in chains, often tethered to a kitchen table, has been charged with felony child ... (Source: Wave 3 2010-08-10T15:02:07Z)

Bruins say league investigating Savard deal just like Kovalchuk's

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a similar structure that went to Ilya ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T22:04:27Z)

Raiders LB Scott adjusting well to new role on defense

NAPA, Calif. -- Trevor Scott is impressed with how easily Oakland rookie linebacker Rolando McClain has adapted to the NFL, and he marvels at his smooth adjustment to pro ball. Scott's own transformation ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-10T15:52:13Z)

Calif. couple accused of chaining teen to kitchen table as punishment charged with ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Prosecutors say a Northern California couple accused of imprisoning their 13-year-old son for days by locking him in chains, often tethered to a kitchen table, has been charged with felony ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-10T14:26:19Z)

NHL eyeing rich deals for cap violations

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The NHL said Tuesday it is examining several "front-loaded" long-term player contracts in the wake of an arbitrator's ruling this week. Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday in favor ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-10T23:16:02Z)

Julia Roberts Eats, Prays, Loves, and Plays a Game With Me

Julia Roberts Eats, Prays, Loves, and Plays a Game With Me I'm sitting just a few feet away from Julia Roberts and I'm going to ask her to play a game with me. Yep. I'm in a room with 25 other people who are all here to ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-10T19:48:26Z)

Is Pronger's Deal Next? How The Kovalchuk Decision Affects The Flyers

Shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday, arbitrator Richard Bloch sided with the NHL and rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's recently signed 17-year, $102 million contract. Despite this decision, it remains likely that the Russian sniper ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-10T20:09:55Z)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc for about $70 million in cash and stock to branch into eastern ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-09T22:27:07Z)

Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk try to rework deal after arbitrator's ruling

It's back to the drawing board for Ilya Kovalchuk and the Devils. After arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday that the NHL was justified in rejecting the 17-year, $102 million contract Kovalchuk signed with the Devils ... (Source: NJBIZ 2010-08-10T14:33:29Z)

As NHL considers voiding Hossa, Savard, Luongo deals, experts weigh in on Kovalchuk ...

In the aftermath of Richard Bloch's decision to both uphold the NHL's rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on the grounds that it circumvented the salary cap's "spirit" and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-10T21:21:30Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug 10 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0600 GMT on Tuesday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:19:33Z)

Raiders' Scott settles in at LB

NAPA -- Trevor Scott is impressed with how easily Oakland rookie linebacker Rolando McClain has adapted to the NFL and marvels at his smooth adjustment to pro ball. Scott's own transformation -- from a pass ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-10T06:55:21Z)

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed ...

On August 6, 2010, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ( NASDAQ : ISRG ). The complaint alleges violations of ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-10T15:09:16Z)

Livermore Woman Held on $4.3 Million Bail for Alleged Sexual Relations With Teens

LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) - A Livermore woman was being held on $4.3 million bail on allegations she had long-term sexual relationships with two teenage boys, authorities said Sunday. Christine Hubbs, 42, was arrested ... (Source: KRON4 2010-08-07T23:55:23Z)

Ohio To Execute Man Who Killed 2 At Warehouse

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who murdered two former co-workers and tried to kill a third at a veterinary supply warehouse in northeast Ohio faces execution on Tuesday. Gov. Ted Strickland has rejected clemency ... (Source: Ohio News Now 2010-08-10T11:13:03Z)

Ohio man who killed 2 at warehouse faces execution today

COLUMBUS -- An Ohio man who murdered two people and tried to kill a third at a pet supply warehouse where he worked faces execution today. Gov. Ted Strickland rejected clemency for 38-year-old Roderick Davie a ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-08-10T10:51:34Z)

Reaction to the death of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens :

"A decorated World War II veteran, Sen. Ted Stevens devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska and fighting for our men and women in uniform. Michelle and I extend our condolences to the entire Stevens ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-10T23:16:02Z)

Robbins Umeda LLP Announces the Filing of a Class Action Suit Against Orient Paper ...

SAN DIEGO - (Business Wire) Robbins Umeda LLP today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (the "Court") on behalf of ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-10T19:05:30Z)

Julia Roberts talks nerves, family and 'Eat Pray Love'

ST. HELENA, Calif. - She has, arguably, been the leading lady in Hollywood for the last 20 years. But even Julia Roberts gets nervous about her film projects, including her latest: A big-screen adaptation of Elizabeth ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-10T22:40:14Z)

Former Sen. Ted Stevens remembered

(CNN) -- Former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska was killed in a plane crash that happened Monday. Stevens served more time in the U.S. Senate than any Republican in history. Colleagues from his Senate days and ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-10T21:50:08Z)

Bruins: Marc Savard deal investigated like Ilya Kovalchuk's

B OSTON — The Boston Bruins [ team stats ] say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T21:35:49Z)

No clemency for Ohio killer of 2

A man who murdered two former co-workers and tried to kill a third at a veterinary supply warehouse in northeastern Ohio faces execution today. Gov. Ted Strickland rejected clemency for Roderick Davie a day ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-10T08:57:02Z)

Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC Announces That a Shareholder Class Action Has Been Filed ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf all ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T21:42:58Z)

Flick it: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,' Eat Pray Love,' The Expendables'

Adapted from the very popular indie comic book, "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" promises to be a wild mash-up of Japanese manga, American indie rock and video games from around the world. Michael Cera plays the ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-10T18:22:33Z)

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