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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 5:40 am

Teen Choice Awards 2010: Katy Perry hosts, vampires dominate

This year's Teen Choice Awards was sooo high school. Hosted by kooky singer Katy Perry and the male stars of 'Glee,' the show was full of cheerleaders, prom queens, goths and nerds. 'Tonight is my chance to go back to ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-10T06:05:14Z)

John Weeks: Promoting the I.E. should be a snap

A new marketing group has been formed to promote tourism in the Inland Empire. The I.E. Destination Council ( www.DiscoverIE.com ) is charged with putting a good spin on our region, beginning with San ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-08-10T05:43:46Z)

Tracking Crab to See How Oil Spill Effects Food Web

Researchers wondering how badly the Gulf of Mexico will suffer from the oil spill are paying close attention to the blue crab. Weeks ago, scientists discovered specks of oil on crab larvae. They say it's an ominous sign ... (Source: WHSV 2010-08-10T08:06:56Z)

EPA says 'no' to Ore. cement plant on mercury but may offer extra time to comply with ...

BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — Federal regulators have declined to create a special category of mercury emission rules that Ash Grove Cement Co. has said is vital to continue operating its factory in Baker County. But the U.S ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:46:54Z)

Plan from Google, Verizon criticized

SAN FRANCISCO — Google and Verizon on Monday introduced a proposal for how Internet service should be regulated — and they were immediately criticized by groups that favor keeping the network as open as possible ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-10T10:58:44Z)

Web Plan From Google and Verizon Is Criticized

SAN FRANCISCO — Google and Verizon on Monday introduced a proposal for how Internet service should be regulated — and were immediately criticized by groups that favor keeping the network as open as possible ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-10T11:05:53Z)

Economic slowdown creates an Inland Empire of the north

The Inland Empire of Southern California, encompassing Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, has often been considered among the hardest hit by the economic slowdown. But the inland areas of the San Francisco ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T17:55:06Z)

Bankrupt Lehman Brothers signs for sale

LONDON (AP) -- Fancy a credit-crunch keepsake or a meltdown memento? Artworks, objects and office signs from the European offices of Lehman Brothers are being auctioned to help pay creditors of the failed ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-10T11:13:03Z)

Skype files for IPO in U.S.; no details on price, sale date

NEW YORK — Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-10T11:05:53Z)

Mercury rules adds to NC cement plant's obstacles

WILMINGTON, N.C. -- New federal regulations limiting the amount of mercury a factory can discharge could make it even tougher to open a much-debated North Carolina cement plant. The Star-News of Wilmington ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-10T12:17:28Z)

Crabs Offer Evidence of Oil Tainting Gulf Food Web

Marine biologists routinely gather shellfish for study. Since the spill began, many of the crab larvae collected have had the distinctive orange oil droplets. Researchers are investigating whether the splotches also ... (Source: Sci-Tech Today 2010-08-10T07:09:40Z)

Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6 million

LOS ANGELES — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. Who's on top? Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-09T14:56:08Z)

'Twilight,' 'Vampire Diaries' dominate Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-10T11:48:50Z)

Ashley Greene: 2010 Teen Choice Awards

Fresh off of a fun-filled weekend in Sin City, Ashley Green was all smiles as she arrived at the Gibson Amphitheatre for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California on Sunday (August 8). The Alice Cullen ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-08-08T23:47:02Z)

Skype Files Plans for $100 Million IPO

Skype SA filed plans for an initial public offering Monday, trying to make the case for investing in an Internet phone company that is used by millions but paid for by few. The offering would be one of the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-10T11:05:53Z)

2010 Teen Choice Awards Bring Out Characters of Twilight, Glee

Making for another memorable year, the 2010 Teen Choice Awards took place in Universal City, California on Sunday (August 8). Held at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Katy Perry tended to hosting duties with help from ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-09T17:33:37Z)

Crabs provide proof oil tainting food web

BARATARIA — To assess how heavy a blow the BP oil spill has dealt the Gulf of Mexico, researchers are closely watching a staple of the seafood industry and primary indicator of the ecosystem's health: the ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-08-10T08:35:34Z)

Skype files for IPO of up to $100 million

Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the offering at $ ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-08-10T10:30:06Z)

Lehman Brothers Auctions Off Souvenirs From the Recession

Disaster capitalism diversifies into memorabilia. Christie's will hold an auction next month in London to sell the discards from Lehman Brothers' European offices in an effort to pay off its $613 billion tab ... (Source: Nymag.com 2010-08-09T14:48:59Z)

2010 Teen Choice Award Spoiler: See the Winners Before it Airs Tonight

Making for another memorable year, the 2010 Teen Choice Awards took place in Universal City, California on Sunday (August 8). Held at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Katy Perry tended to hosting duties with help from ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-09T18:38:03Z)

San Bernardino teen's organ donation saved a life

REDLANDS - Holland Elijah Atkins of San Bernardino was 19 when he died from injuries suffered in a car accident on Dec. 15, 2009. Two days later, Jeff Perlman was telling his wife, `I'll be back,' as he was ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-01T04:14:13Z)

Will Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6M

LOS ANGELES - "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its opening weekend ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-10T02:23:20Z)

US Symantec completes Verisign's security unit acquisition

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US security software provider Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) said yesterday it has bought the security business of Verisign (NASDAQ:VRSN) in a deal worth USD1.28bn ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-10T12:10:19Z)

Verizon, Google offer vision of Net's future

SAN FRANCISCO - Google and Verizon on Monday introduced a proposal for how Internet service should be regulated -- and they were immediately criticized by groups that favor keeping the network as open as ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-10T02:09:01Z)

Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-08-10T10:08:37Z)

VeriSign's Sale of Authentication Services Business to Symantec Closes

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced today the completion of the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) for approximately $1.28 billion in cash subject to adjustments related to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

EPA moves to restrict mercury, other air pollutants from cement plants

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized regulations limiting the release of mercury and other toxic air pollutants from cement plants, a move the Obama administration said will ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-09T22:55:45Z)

VeriSign Closes Sale Of Its Authentication Services Business To Symantec For Approx ...

(RTTNews) - Internet infrastructure services proivder VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN: News ) said it completed the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (SYMC: News ) for approximately $1.28 billion in ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-10T11:05:53Z)

Art from Lehman Brothers European offices for sale

Artworks, objects and office signs from the European offices of Lehman Brothers are being auctioned to help pay creditors of the failed investment bank, Christie's auction house said Monday. The Sept. 29 sale ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-10T02:44:48Z)

Story, photos: Teen Choice Awards dominated by vampire craze

Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice fantasy movie and villain, while "The Vampire Diaries ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-10T10:37:15Z)

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