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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 10:39 am

Draft report by safety board rips Xcel, contractor over 2007 fatal fire

A draft of a U.S. Chemical Safety Board report says Xcel Energy and contractor RPI Coating Inc. disregarded worker safety before a deadly 2007 fire at the Cabin Creek hydroelectric plant in Georgetown. "The ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-13T06:30:19Z)

Stop the Drop: Chiefs Aim To Hold On

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - Leading the NFL in dropped passes last season was particularly galling for Todd Haley, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs who got his start as a receivers coach. That's why the ... (Source: KSALlink.com 2010-08-13T11:23:48Z)

Jason Schwartzman, Wife Brandy Cunningham Expecting Baby!

Jason Schwartzman, the 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a moustache in preparation ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

Four killed, dozens injured in Kashmir clashes (Roundup)

Srinagar, Kashmir - Four people were killed and more than a dozen people injured Friday as protestors defying a curfew clashed with security forces in India-administered Kashmir, police said. Mudasir Ahmad Zargar, 21 ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-13T13:54:08Z)

Storms continue to pound area; house fire reported, highways closed, flood warning ...

Storms continue to roll through western Wisconsin, with a lightning strike responsible for a house fire in the town of Lake Hallie. The lightning strike led to a house fire this morning in Lake Hallie ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

Spreadtrum names Dr Leo Li as chairman and Scott Sandell as the lead director

(EquityBites Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Fabless semiconductor company Spreadtrum Communications Inc (Nasdaq: SPRD), a provider of wireless baseband chipset based in China, has appointed Dr Leo Li as the ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-13T11:23:48Z)

General manager Scott Pioli, head coach Todd Haley pouring foundation

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Look, it's just the way it is with the Kansas City Chiefs . You might be a player. You might be a coach or a scout. You might be a media member. The culture change being orchestrated by ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-12T09:44:46Z)

Actor Jason Schwartzman and Wife Expecting First Child

People has reported that actor Jason Schwartzman and his wife are expecting their first child. Schwartzman, 30, of Rushmore fame, and most recently seen in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , appeared on Jimmy ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-13T08:10:32Z)

Box Office Preview: 'Expendables' to wreak havoc

LOS ANGELES -- Looks like Friday the 13th will bring good luck to the movie industry as Lionsgate's "The Expendables" wreaks weekend havoc with an expected gross in the $35 million-plus range. Directed by and ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-13T15:55:49Z)

Scott Pilgrim director Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright has done it again. If you lived through the '80s and played video games, he made a movie for you. Just like he made one for zombie fans and buddy cop movie fans. Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World , based on ... (Source: CRAVE ONLINE 2010-08-13T17:14:34Z)

Two killed in Kashmir as security forces fire at protestors

Srinagar, Kashmir - Two young men were killed and at least a dozen people injured Friday as security forces fired to disperse protestors defying a curfew in India-administered Kashmir, police said. Mudasir ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-13T10:55:10Z)

Another round of severe weather expected today

Minneapolis (AP) — Heavy rain and strong winds continued to pound southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin early Friday with forecasters promising another round of rough weather later in the day. The storms ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

Spreadtrum CEO Leo Li named chairman of the board; Scott Sandell becomes lead ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Chipmaker Spreadtrum Communications Inc. said Thursday its board has appointed the company's CEO as chairman. Leo Li has served as Spreadtrum's president since 2008 and CEO since 2009. He was ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T17:44:23Z)

Jason Schwartzman and wife expecting first baby

Jason Schwartzman is to become a father. The 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-13T16:10:08Z)

Davenport restaurant ticketed for frog incident

An Iowa restaurant owner says he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and called in the chef and owner ... (Source: WHBF TV 2010-08-12T19:03:07Z)

Draft report says Xcel, contractor disregarded worker safety before deadly fire at ...

DENVER (AP) — A draft report on a tunnel fire that killed five workers at a Colorado hydroelectric plant accuses Xcel Energy and contractor RPI Coating of ignoring worker safety. It says that a lack of planning for ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-08-12T14:16:47Z)

China Fire Chairman Mr. Weigang Li Selected as Executive Director for China Fire Protection ...

BEIJING , Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CFSG) ("China Fire" or "the Company"), a leading industrial fire protection product and solution provider in China, today ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-02T11:58:19Z)

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa restaurant owner says he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-12T15:57:00Z)

How Two 'Scott Pilgrim' Evil Ex's Stayed True To The Comic (And What They Added)

"Scott Pilgrim" Vs. The World " is officially in theaters here in the U.S., meaning the wait is over for everyone eagerly anticipating Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's popular comic book ... (Source: MTV.com 2010-08-13T16:02:59Z)

Movie review: Animal Kingdom unearths the deep roots of crime gang in Oz

Animal Kingdom Starring: James Frecheville, Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Jacki Weaver and Sullivan Stapleton Directed by: David Michôd Advisory: coarse language Running time: 113 minutes Rating: Four stars ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-08-13T16:45:56Z)

BC-FBN--Chiefs-Butter Fingers, FBN

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Many fans were probably disheartened when Kansas City coaches hauled a mobile outhouse onto the practice field and told pass catchers to go in, have a seat and close the door. Wasn't the team ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-13T12:21:04Z)

Davenport chef in trouble for video antics

The Scott County Health Department is hopping mad at a local chef who licked toads in his restaurant kitchen — and is seen doing so on YouTube. Health inspectors have fined the owner of Davenport's Osaka ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-08-12T14:38:16Z)

Deadly Clashes Continue in Kashmir

NEW DELHI — Kashmiris demanding independence from India flooded the streets in protests across the troubled region Friday, clashing repeatedly with the police and Indian security forces, the authorities said ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-13T14:22:46Z)

Continued: Report says Xcel, contractor ignored worker safety

DENVER - A draft report on a tunnel fire that killed five workers at a Colorado hydroelectric plant accuses Xcel Energy Inc. and contractor RPI Coating Inc. of ignoring worker safety. The draft says that a lack of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-13T11:16:39Z)

What would an animated Scott Pilgrim film look like? A lot like this...

Universal Pictures commissioned Adult Swim to create an animated short film to coincide with the release of SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD and after airing on TV last night, it's online to watch now. The four-minute clip ... (Source: JoBlo.com 2010-08-13T17:00:15Z)

Box Office Preview: 'The Expendables' will likely wreak havoc over softer, gentler ...

LOS ANGELES — Looks like Friday the 13th will bring good luck to the movie industry as Lionsgate's "The Expendables" wreaks weekend havoc with an expected gross in the $35 million-plus range. Directed by and starring ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-13T15:34:21Z)

Night brings bad weather, more rough weather coming expected

MINNEAPOLIS — Heavy rain and strong winds continued to pound southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin early this morning with forecasters promising another round of rough weather later in the day. MINNEAPOLIS — Heavy ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-08-13T15:41:30Z)

Will Guy Pearce allow crime to run wild in the 'Animal Kingdom'?

There is an intriguing new release arriving in theaters this month and it's not "The Expendables" or "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." The winner of the Grand Jury World Dramatic Prize at this year's Sundance ... (Source: KYTV 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

Interview: Animal Kingdom's Fierce Matriarch Jacki Weaver

Three very high-profile films will be duking it out at the box office this weekend as The Expendables , Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Eat Pray Love all fight for audience dollars, but the weekend's best film is ... (Source: Cinema Blend 2010-08-11T17:52:43Z)

'The Expendables' is glorious overkill

It's '80s weekend at the movies. "The Expendables" is the least surprising movie of the year. With that director and that cast, we know exactly what we'll be getting. And Stallone gives it to us ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-13T15:41:30Z)

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