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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 12:39 pm

Carl Icahn Extends Tender Offer for All Lions Gate Ent. (LGF) Common

Carl C. Icahn announced today that the offer by his affiliated entities to purchase up to all of the outstanding common shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: LGF ) for $6.50 per share in cash has been extended ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-11T17:24:05Z)

Saudi to test giant clock under construction in Mecca during Muslim month of fasting

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported Tuesday ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

Orioles spank Indians in Buck Showalter's first road game as skipper

4th L Scott doubled to deep center, N Markakis scored, T Wigginton to third. 1 1 4th A Jones grounded out to second, T Wigginton scored, L Scott to third. 2 1 4th M Wieters singled to right, L Scott scored. 3 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-11T16:41:08Z)

Saudi to test giant clock in Mecca during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported Tuesday. The four-faced clock tower will top ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

Walker runs ad on stopping fraud; Barrett calls him hypocrite

Madison -- Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker has a new ad promoting his plan to create a commission to identify millions in government waste -- a spot his Democratic opponent is calling hypocrtical. "As ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-11T17:31:15Z)

Rick Scott blasts McCollum; doctors tell their side

For those of you following the Florida governor's race — or watching from a medical standpoint — the past few days have brought an interesting turn. Two former doctors at Solantic — the chain of ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-11T17:24:05Z)

Ramadan begins for world's Muslims

An Afghan youth prays on the first day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk during Ramadan. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip ... (Source: The Wenatchee World Online 2010-08-11T16:26:49Z)

Hillsboro man charged with selling stolen ladders

HILLSBORO — An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman is facing ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Ramadan Takes a Toll on Gulf Region Business Community

As devoted Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa begin the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, they will be fasting from sunrise till sundown as an essential part of the holiday. As a result ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

"Scott Pilgrim": Michael Cera gets comic-book soul

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: San Francisco Weekly 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Ramadan: Mecca's giant clock will compete with Greenwich meridian

Operational tomorrow or the next day, for the beginning of Ramadan. The dials measure 48 metres and stand on a tower of over 400 meters. "Scientific" claims for the global centrality of Mecca Meridian. Mecca (AsiaNews ... (Source: AsiaNews.IT 2010-08-11T10:07:26Z)

American League Game Summary - Baltimore at Cleveland

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Luke Scott and Felix Pie each hit a three-run homer, as the Baltimore Orioles pounded the Cleveland Indians, 14-8, in the opener of a three-game set at Progressive Field. Scott ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-11T15:15:14Z)

Observing Ramadan? There's an app for that

By SAMANTHA HENRY Associated Press Writer PATERSON, N.J. (AP) - The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

Lawsuit demands Rick Scott deposition from Collier court reporter

Rick Scott has grown accustomed to fending off questions about the misdeeds of his former company, Columbia/HCA. Now, as critics and opponents turn toward the GOP gubernatorial frontrunner's latest venture ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-11T09:10:10Z)

Ramadan Takes Toll On Gulf Region Business Community

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Adam Gonn - As devoted Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa begin the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, they will be fasting from sunrise till sundown as an essential ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-11T15:00:55Z)

Sunset at Mecca on 1st Ramadan 2010 - Saudi Arabia Live Webcam

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 11, 2010 – As the first of the thirty days of Ramadan draws to a close, the call to prayer sounds across the Muslim world, and in Mecca huge crowds gather to mark the occasion in the Grand ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-11T16:12:30Z)

Interview: Michael Cera and Jason Schwartzman for Scott Pilgrim

I think Michael Cera described this film perfectly during our interview when he said it's "Like taking a people bath. Taking a youcuzi." I still don't know what that means exactly, but I like it! Both ... (Source: ScreenCrave.com 2010-08-11T19:18:37Z)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: Michael Cera Grows a Soul and a Pair

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: Dallas Observer 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

Rick Scott Refuses to Release Lawsuit Deposition

Businessman Rick Scott, who is battling Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination for governor in Florida, is refusing to release a deposition he gave in regard to a lawsuit alleging ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-08-11T18:07:02Z)

Devout Muslims renew faith with Ramadan fast

Sunni Muslims across much of the world on Wednesday began the fasting month of Ramadan during an especially gruelling time of the year for many, with the Shiite community expected to follow suit on Thursday ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-11T09:38:48Z)

Continued: Ramadan tradition goes high-tech; apps can send prayer time reminders ...

PATERSON, N.J. - The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week. Cell phone applications such as ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-11T17:31:15Z)

Ore. man charged with selling stolen ladders

(AP) — HILLSBORO, Ore. - An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

Barrett tweaks Walker over headline in ad

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker talks about cutting government waste, fraud and abuse in his latest television ad, including fraud that occurred in the county where he serves as county executive. The ad ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-08-11T19:18:37Z)

Democrat Barrett tweaks Walker over use of headline used in ad talking about fraud

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker talks about cutting government waste, fraud and abuse in his latest television ad, including fraud that occurred in the county where he serves as ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-08-11T16:26:49Z)

In Mideast, Ramadan fast begins amid sweltering heat

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Over a billion Muslims around the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, with the dawn-to-dusk fast posing a particular challenge for the devout in the ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-11T15:08:05Z)

Baltimore Orioles (39-74) at Cleveland Indians (47-66), 7:05 p.m.

The Baltimore Orioles hope to continue their resurgence under new manager Buck Showalter this evening, when they continue their three- game series with the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The Orioles ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-11T15:22:24Z)

Lions Gate urges rejection of Icahn's $6.50 offer

In the latest twist in a battle for control, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Monday recommended its shareholders reject Carl Icahn's offer to buy the rest of the company for $6.50 per share. Shares had closed up 12 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

Alleged thief tries to sell ladder to victim

HILLSBORO, OR -- An Oregon man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a ladder from a man and then called him later to sell him a ladder. Washington County sheriff's deputies say Kevin Gilman faces theft and burglary ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Muslims begin Ramadan in heat of summer

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — More than a billion Muslims in the Middle East and around the world have begun observing the holy month of Ramadan — a period devoted to prayer and dawn-to-dusk fasting. This year's fasting in ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-08-11T18:42:50Z)

Icahn Extends $6.50-a-Share Offer for Lions Gate as Court Weighs Complaint

Billionaire Carl Icahn extended a $6.50-a-share bid to buy the Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shares he doesn't own until Oct. 22, to give a Canadian court time to weigh his complaint against the independent ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-11T18:49:59Z)

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