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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 12:40 pm

Dish Network to stream live TV on iPad, Android, other devices

PHILADELPHIA -- Dish subscribers will soon be able to watch live satellite TV on their mobile devices at no extra cost. Dish Network is planning to offer the feature on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry devices ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-06T22:02:02Z)

Playboy forms committee to consider Hugh Hefner's offer to buyout rest of company, go private

CHICAGO — Playboy Enterprises Inc. said Tuesday its board of directors has formed a special committee to consider founder Hugh Hefner's proposal to buy out the rest of the company. The committee will consist ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-04T02:30:27Z)

NaviSite rejects Atlantic Investors buyout offer

NaviSite Inc. said Friday it is rejecting a bid by Atlantic Investors LLC to buy the company for $3.05 per share. NaviSite, which provides outsourced Web and e-commerce services, said a three-person special committee of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T22:09:12Z)

GM likely to file IPO papers next week

GM likely to file IPO papers next week: General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes its plan to sell shares to the public, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The Detroit ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-14T12:27:03Z)

Burger and a statin to go? Or hold that, please?

But a few experts say you might want to ask your server to hold the statin at this point. In a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, scientists from the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-15T14:41:52Z)

Microsoft's Xbox Outsells Nintendo's Wii Console, Sony's PlayStation 3

The demand for Xbox 360 bolstered overall sales of hardware 12 percent last month, helping offset the 8 percent decline in software revenue. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg Sales of the Xbox 360 more ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-13T07:41:54Z)

Rick Scott skips Naples tea party event, goes to Sean Hannity concert instead

NAPLES — In the end, it all came down to numbers. With the potential to reach thousands of voters, Florida gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott pulled out of a planned event in his hometown ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-15T16:14:55Z)

Rick Scott Bests Bill McCollum In Florida General Election Match-Ups for Governor

Former health care executive Rick Scott has not only overtaken state Attorney General Bill McCollum in the race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in Florida, he is now the stronger candidate of the two against ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-08-04T18:29:39Z)

Background Experience Divides GOP Gubernatorial Candidates

Republican candidates for governor Walker and Neumann square off in their second debate. OCONOMOWOC - During the second Republican gubernatorial debate, Mark Neumann hammered on business experience he contends Scott ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T07:46:41Z)

Bike bought for $5 at yard sale belonged to Floyd Landis

The bicycle at a Kentucky yard sale had two flat tires, broken pedals and carried a $5 price tag. That didn't stop Greg Estes from buying the bike in hopes of flipping it for a small profit. He should get his wish, to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T00:46:43Z)

Linear Blue Launch New Mobile Web Brand

Linear Blue are thrilled to announce the launch of our new brand - Cortela! Cortela will specialise in bringing your online web presence to a mass mobile market. By utilising the latest technology standards offered ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-15T11:35:45Z)

GOP governor hopefuls Mark Neumann and Scott Walker cite differences

OCONOMOWOC — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann painted primary rival Scott Walker as a career politician Saturday who is part of a broken system of government. Neumann, a businessman and former ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-15T09:19:44Z)

Recently released market study: Games Software in France

The games software market consists of the total revenues generated through the sale of console games and PC & Mac games. Console games includes the software that is used in the game console hardware like Nintendo Wii ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

NKY Man Finds Bike Worth Thousands In Yard Sale

WLWT.com Greg Estes isn't an avid cyclist or even a professional yard-sale hunter. He just saw a good deal and an opportunity to make a little bit of money. Little did Estes know that the shiny, aluminum mountain bike he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T18:45:15Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

Giants CB Thomas, Jets LB Scott trade shots

Giants CB Terrell Thomas and Jets LB Bart Scott won't be on the field at the same time Monday, but that hasn't stopped the two from going head-to-head in the media. Thomas had said earlier this week that he viewed ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-08-14T17:34:51Z)

Outlets Should Offer Free Statins With Junk Food Say UK Researchers

Imagine this: order a cheeseburger and fries, and pick up a free cholesterol-busting statin tablet along with the other free condiments, that's what a group of UK researchers suggests you should be able to do ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-08-13T08:53:29Z)

It's worth seeing 'Scott Pilgrim' take 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 butt. Seriously ... (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2010-08-15T10:09:51Z)

Recently released market study: Games Software in the United States

The games software market consists of the total revenues generated through the sale of console games and PC & Mac games. Console games includes the software that are used in the game console hardware like Nintendo Wii ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

'Statins with your burger?' Doctors want heart pills on menu

Would you like a pill with that? Fast food outlets should offer statins alongside burgers, say top cardiologists. Photograph: Francis Dean/Rex Features McDonald's, Burger King and other fast food outlets should offer ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

Dish to Offer Live TV On iPad, iPhone

Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2010) -- Dish Network plans next month to allow subscribers to access their programming on Apple's iPad and iPhone. The satcaster will offer an application that will connect the mobile devices ... (Source: TVPredictions.com 2010-08-06T08:25:59Z)

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in Debate #2

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann is painting his rival Scott Walker as a career politician who is part of a broken governing system. OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T23:11:17Z)

Bill McCollum leads Rick Scott in tight GOP race for governor of Florida

TALLAHASSEE -- A new poll shows the Republican race for governor is tight and will turn on still-undecided voters. A Mason Dixon Florida Poll released today has Attorney General Bill McCollum ahead, chosen by ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-12T23:20:49Z)

Business Highlights

Auto sales boost otherwise weak retail sector WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing economic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

Giants notes: Talkative Terrell Thomas

Some of CB Terrell Thomas' comments have found their way to the Jets' bulletin board and prompted LB Bart Scott to ask, "Who is Terrell Thomas?" "I guess that's the easy way out, 'Who's Terrell Thomas?' but I ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-15T06:06:28Z)

AP Source: GM likely to file papers next week for public stock offering; sale date not decided

DETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the matter says General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes the plan to sell shares to the public. The person says the company planned to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T18:04:40Z)

Movie Review: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World'

In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Michael Cera, left, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are shown in a scene from "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World". (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Kerry Hayes ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-15T09:26:54Z)

Watch Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie for free in a legal way

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 15, 2010 – This film can be your additional collections. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Interesting story and the young at heart is feasible to follow. Watch Scott Pilgrim vs. the World ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-15T16:43:33Z)

Cerberus Extends Cash Tender Offer for the Outstanding Shares in BlueLinx Holdings ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerberus ABP Investor LLC ("CAI"), an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ("Cerberus"), and owner of a 55.39% majority stake in BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-13T23:33:57Z)

Stadium opener adds to usual Jets-Giants exhibition stakes

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Bragging rights and a happy housewarming are on the line. And, with all the trash talking going on between the Jets and Giants , it's clear both teams want to celebrate the first football game at ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-15T18:59:34Z)

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