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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 2:40 pm

Sheriff: Human remains found in Nevada mine shaft

By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press Writer RENO, Nev. (AP) - Searchers have found human remains believed to be those of two missing miners at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in northern Nevada, authorities said Saturday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T21:16:45Z)

Scott Rolen snaps out of slump as Reds beat Marlins 7-2

CINCINNATI — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

'Inception' Beats The 'Schmucks' In The Sunday Box Office Report

So much for the "Schmucks." Despite the best efforts of " Anchorman " and " 40 Year-Old Virgin " co-stars Steve Carell and Paul Rudd , their latest comedic effort "Dinner for Schmucks" wasn't enough to topple ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2010-08-01T20:20:35Z)

Mamadou Niang departing to Fenerbahce

PARIS - Marseille has announced that Senegal striker Mamadou Niang will join Turkish club Fenerbahce. The French champion posted a note on its website after losing 3-2 to Valenciennes in the domestic league on Saturday ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-08-14T20:40:58Z)

Indonesia: Police said working to uncover flow of terrorist funds in country

Police are working with the Financial Transaction Analysis and Reporting Centre (PPATK) to uncover flows of terrorist funds in the country. "The coordination between the police and PPATK is conducted in the framework of ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-14T11:01:09Z)

Human Remains Found In Mine Shaft

RENO, Nev. -- Searchers have found human remains believed to be those of two missing miners at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in northern Nevada, authorities said Saturday. Rescuers worked for more than 32 hours to ... (Source: KOAT 7 2010-08-14T18:46:26Z)

Braves blank Dodgers, 1-0, behind Hudson

The Los Angeles Dodgers weren't ahead. In fact, they were down by a run. And the game wasn't in the ninth inning. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre didn't mention whether Jonathan Broxton would remain his ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-14T09:35:15Z)

Exclusive Interview with Scott Pilgrim Director Edgar Wright

SuperHeroHype parent site ComingSoon.net talked exclusively to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World director Edgar Wright in a more than half hour interview that you can read here ! Based on the Bryan Lee O'Malley-created series ... (Source: Superhero Hype! 2010-08-11T16:41:08Z)

'The Expendables' Wins Friday Box Office

#1 "The Expendables" ($13.3 million) #2 "Eat Pray Love" ($8.5 million) #3 "The Other Guys" ($5.6 million) #4 "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" ($4.6 million) #5 "Inception" ($3.4 million) It appears it's not ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-14T20:26:39Z)

HP Hit With Derivative Suit Over Former CEO's Severance

The Scott & Scott law firm has filed a shareholder derivative suit against former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd and the board of directors, alleging that disclosures surrounding his resignation led to a drop in the ... (Source: Law.com 2010-08-14T02:54:23Z)

Jason Schwartzman and Wife Brady Cunningham Expecting Their First Child

E Online reports that "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" star Jason Schwartzman "made a promotional pitstop on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night and announced that he's expecting his first child with his wife ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-08-13T07:27:35Z)

Furniture, jewelry, tea: 'Eat, Pray, Love' merchandise is boundless

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eat, pray, love, shop? There are plenty of opportunities to plumb the depths of your pocketbook, if not your soul, when the anticipated adaptation of the best-selling memoir hits theaters ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-14T19:07:54Z)

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)

Soccer Capsules: Drogba leads champion Chelsea to 6-0 opening win

LONDON — Didier Drogba scored a hat trick to lead defending champion Chelsea to a 6-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday's opening day of the English Premier League season. Florent Malouda put Chelsea ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-14T20:55:17Z)

Indonesian Cleric's Arrest Disrupts Radicalization in Southeast Asia

Radical Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir was arrested August 9 after a months-long investigation into a terrorist group calling itself al-Qaida in Aceh. Analysts say his arrest was more significant than just the ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-13T18:33:18Z)

Worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You will believe that Michael Cera can kick some serious ass. Seriously. The wispy ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-13T15:41:30Z)

Sound Off: Scott Pilgrim vs the World - What Did You Think?

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's here, it's finally here, after so many years of waiting! Edgar Wright's epicly epic adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved comic book series Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-14T09:06:37Z)

HP Hit With Derivative Suit Over Hurd's Severance

SAN FRANCISCO — The Scott & Scott law firm filed a shareholder derivative suit against former Hewlett-Packard Company CEO Mark Hurd and the board of directors, alleging that disclosures surrounding his resignation led ... (Source: Law.com 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds snap slumps; Volquez quiets Florida

CINCINNATI -- Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-14T10:39:40Z)

Julia Roberts to receive award at San Sebastian film fest

US actress Julia Roberts , star of Hollywood blockbusters, will receive an award for her movie career at next month's film festival in San Sebastian in northern Spain, organisers said Saturday. Roberts will also attend ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-14T19:22:13Z)

Jason Schwartzman and wife expecting first baby in December

After "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," it looks as though it'll be Jason Schwartzman vs. the diapers -- the actor and his wife, designer Brady Cunningham , will be having a baby. "I'm expecting a child in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T23:42:18Z)

Indonesia deals blow to militant Islam with arrest of radical cleric Bashir

Abu Bakar Bashir has been arrested before. The Indonesian radical cleric's detention Monday appears based on stronger allegations of material support for a terrorist group in Aceh. Radical Indonesian cleric ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

Dodgers demote Broxton from closer's role

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers demoted Jonathan Broxton from the closer's role after he suffered his fifth blown save of the season by faltering in the ninth inning Thursday night in ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-14T00:45:32Z)

'Inception' outclasses 'Dinner for Schmucks' at box office with $27.5M weekend

Derrik J. Lang, The Associated Press LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "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 ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-01T19:23:19Z)

Phils' frantic finish deals Dodgers deja blues

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies cannot speak for Jonathan Broxton. They cannot read his mind. They just know the results. They know that Carlos Ruiz crushed a double to left-center field in the bottom of the ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-13T07:13:16Z)

Scott Rolen collects 3 hits to spark Cincinnati Reds to 7-2 win over Florida Marlins

CINCINNATI (AP) — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce homered ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

Poll: Eat Pray Love, Expendables, more coming soon

This collection is a perfect example of counter-programming: Eat Pray Love. Ryan Murphy, creator of TV's "Glee" and "Nip Tuck," directs this adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir about a woman (Julia ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-08-09T15:39:05Z)

Fenerbahce sign Mamadou Niang

Striker Mamadou Niang has joined Fenerbahce from Marseille. The Ligue 1 champions confirmed the 30-year-old Senegal international was leaving the club after their 3-2 defeat at Valenciennes this evening. A statement on ... (Source: espnstar.com 2010-08-14T21:16:45Z)

HP shareholders file suit over CEO's exit

Shareholders of Hewlett-Packard have filed a "derivative lawsuit" against the technology company and its board over former chief executive Mark Hurd's abrupt resignation last week. A derivative lawsuit lets ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-14T13:17:09Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

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