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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 1:41 am

THE EXPENDABLES OPEN TRADING IN NEW YORK

SYLVESTER STALLONE and his EXPENDABLES turned money men on Thursday (19Au g10) when they rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Stallone was joined by Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren and Terry Crews as he ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-20T00:45:34Z)

Conn., CVS in dispute over discount program

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

Five Guys: Zagat's best burger

Thanks to the attentive foodies who participate on my bi-weekly food chats, I found out that the results of Zagat's 2010 Zagat Fast-Food Survey are in. The big winners are all chains, of course, and Wichita ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-19T20:35:02Z)

'The Expendables' Cast Hits The New York Stock Exchange

If there's one thing we learned from "The Expendables," it's that Sylvester Stallone and his crew of bomb-tossing hotshots can accomplish anything. So on Thursday morning (August 19), when Sly and his co-stars ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-19T17:21:46Z)

McAfee acquisition by Intel raises privacy concerns

(AXcess News) Reno - Chip-maker, Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC), announced a buyout offer for computer security provider McAfee Corp. (NYSE: MFE) that Wall Street hailed for its shear size, yet beyond the buyout comes ... (Source: Axcess News 2010-08-19T21:39:28Z)

Cameron Diaz tops list of riskiest celeb searches

SAN FRANCISCO - If you're looking for Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts or Jessica Biel online, look out! The movie stars top the latest list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for online, according to new research by ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-20T06:36:20Z)

Cameron Diaz tops Most Dangerous Celebrity Search list

Beware. Googling Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts or Jessica Biel could be dangerous. According to new research by computer-security software maker McAfee Inc., those celeb names are used to lure people into ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-19T12:56:54Z)

Free lamp exchange will take place in Fontana on Aug. 28 and 29

A free lamp exchange sponsored by Southern California Edison will be taking place in Fontana on the weekend of Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, 29. Operation Lamp Exchange is an energy efficiency program that ... (Source: Fontana Herald News 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

McAfee Another Weapon For Intel's Mobile Battle

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Intel Corp.'s (INTC) acquisition of McAfee Inc. (MFE) represents the chip maker's most dramatic step yet in a quest to supply chips to virtually every electronic device connected to the Internet ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-19T19:52:05Z)

Five Guys Snags Zagat Award For Best Burger

Zagat posted its annual survey results for fast food this week, rating national fast- and full-service chain eateries in categories like "Top Food for a Mega Chain" (Wendy's) and "Top Healthy Options" (Subway, Jamba ... (Source: Broward New Times (blog) 2010-08-19T15:48:42Z)

Intel Buys McAfee ... Oakland Diocese Sued ... Caltrain Cuts Suggested

One of Silicon Valley's biggest tech companies is buying a major player in antivirus software. Intel has made a deal to buy McAfee for $7.6 billion. Directors of both companies approved the deal unanimously; now it goes ... (Source: KQED 2010-08-19T13:25:32Z)

CVS ends dispute over discount program

HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-10T04:03:33Z)

Movie Schedules

Regal Berkshire Mall 10 (Lanesborough): Inception (PG13) 1:25, 4:35 & 7:50; Cats and Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D (PG) 2:15, 4:50, 7:40 & 9:45; Eat, Pray, Love (PG13) 1:30, 4:45 & 8; Salt (R) 2:05, 4:20, 7 ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-08-19T15:41:33Z)

Rape Victims Sue Oakland Diocese

According to the San Francisco Chronicle , seven people who were allegedly raped by Oakland Catholic priest Stephen Kiesle filed a lawsuit against the Oakland diocese of the Roman Catholic Church yesterday ... (Source: East Bay Express 2010-08-19T17:21:46Z)

Intel to buy McAfee in $7.68B deal

NEW YORK - Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-08-20T07:47:55Z)

Cameron Diaz tops list of risky web searches

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KABC) -- A trio of movie stars tops the latest list of risky celebrity internet searches, according to McAfee. The computer security software maker identified Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts and Jessica ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-19T22:00:56Z)

Priest abuse victims sue Oakland diocese

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug 19, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The Catholic bishop of Oakland and his diocese are being sued by victims who charge the church shielded a child-molesting priest. The plaintiffs say the diocese let ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-19T18:40:30Z)

Edison Discount Aims to Attract Businesses to State

The California Public Utilities Commission agreed to extend energy rate discounts to help retain, expand and attract California businesses served by Southern California Edison, the utility announced last week. The ... (Source: Eastern Group Publications 2010-08-19T19:30:37Z)

Electric car station coming to CT Capitol

Northeast Utilities and Enfield's Control Modules Industries will install an electric vehicle charging station at the State Capitol Complex. The work, valued at $7,500, comes at no cost to the state and will place the ... (Source: Hartford Business 2010-08-19T16:31:39Z)

'Expendables' seizes No. 1 spot with $35 million debut

Women made up 72 percent of the audience for "Eat Pray Love." Older women dominated the crowds, with 56 percent of the audience over 35. "We definitely had the women and they definitely had the men," Rory ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-15T17:26:30Z)

Zagat names best fast food places

The Zagat survey company released its "Best Fast Food" list. Five guys took the title for "Best Burger." The award for "Best French Fries" went to McDonald's, while Dairy Queen won for best milkshake. The ... (Source: WHDH.com 2010-08-17T12:52:07Z)

Sunday movie listings: AMC Loews Vestal Town Square 9

The Expendables (R) 10:15 a.m., 12:45, 3:15, 5:45 and 8:15 p.m. Eat Pray Love (PG-13) 10 a.m., 1, 4:10, 7:20 and 10:20 p.m. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 1:45, 4:20, 7:10 and 9:40 p.m. The ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-08-15T04:26:15Z)

Merrill Lynch to Pay More Than $2.5 Million Related to UIT Sales Charge Discount ...

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 for failing to provide sales charge discounts to customers on eligible purchases of Unit Investment Trusts ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

McAfee, Inc. Shareholder Investigations concerning breaches of fiduciary duty by the ...

Only hours after Intel hit the market with its move into the internet security sector several investigations on behalf of current investors of McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duty by ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-20T04:56:07Z)

FINRA fines Merrill Lynch in UIT sales charge case

Merrill Lynch fined half a million dollars for failing to provide sales charge discounts Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) of US has fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 for failing to provide sales charge ... (Source: New Statesman 2010-08-19T13:54:10Z)

Sylvester Stallone and 'The Expendables' at the NYSE

Riding high on the success of their new movie, Sylvester Stallone and a few of his ' Expendables ' -- Jason Statham , Dolph Lundgren and Terry Crews -- rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-19T23:33:59Z)

Intel to acquire McAfee in $7.68 billion deal

Intel Corp., signaling its ambitions to expand beyond computers and into the booming market for mobile and Internet-connected devices, announced a deal Thursday to buy security software maker McAfee Inc. for $ ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-20T07:04:58Z)

Intel to buy web security firm McAfee for pounds 5bn

(Guardian (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Intel has agreed to buy the security software firm McAfee for $7.68bn (pounds 4.9bn). The microprocessor group, which controls more than 70% of the global market for ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-20T06:07:42Z)

Merrill Lynch Fined by FINRA

On Wednesday, Merrill Lynch, a part of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC - News ), was charged $0.5 million by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for failing to provide sales charge discounts to its ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-19T16:10:11Z)

Energy Rate Discount Extended to Help State Businesses

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved an extension of energy rate discounts to help retain, expand, and attract California businesses served by Southern California Edison (SCE). The program ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-12T20:36:11Z)

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