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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 9:40 am

China to import thriller 'Inception,' offering lucrative market to global hit

Min Lee, The Associated Press HONG KONG - Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-03T14:48:56Z)

Judge considers 3rd trial in Widmer case

LEBANON, Ohio (AP) - A judge is considering whether a Warren County man should be acquitted or possibly face a third trial in his wife's 2008 drowning death in their bathtub. A hearing for 29-year-old Ryan Widmer is ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-08-03T12:18:37Z)

4 Kansas GOP winners to rally for November

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Fresh off primary victories, four Kansas Republicans are starting quickly on their November campaigns to change Congress. The group plans a Wednesday rally at the Statehouse to kick off campaigns in ... (Source: koamtv 2010-08-04T09:11:19Z)

'Inception' gets coveted release date in China

Hong Kong -- Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-04T11:13:00Z)

Oriental Financial Group Reports Second Quarter Income Available to Common ...

BusinessWire - Oriental Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: OFG) today announced income available to common shareholders for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $12.5 million, or $0.38 per diluted share. Jose ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-04T11:55:57Z)

Today In Pictures

In this photo taken Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Hong Kong. For years, the 47-year-old actor worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. But ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-04T09:04:09Z)

Yoder wins Kan. Republican 3rd District primary

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas state Rep. Kevin Yoder of Overland Park has won the Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District. Yoder, the House Appropriation Committee chairman, defeated eight other Republicans on ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-04T04:39:18Z)

Doping investigation threatens Lance Armstrong's cancer-research foundation

The federal investigation into drug use in professional cycling could end harming Lance Armstrong's Livestrong cancer foundation if the seven-time Tour de France winner is dragged further into the scandal ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-04T15:52:11Z)

Time Warner Inc. Reports Second-Quarter 2010 Adjusted Operating Income of $1.2 ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX - News ) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bewkes said: "Time Warner delivered ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-04T12:38:54Z)

Government Properties Income Trust Second Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Government Properties Income Trust (NYSE: GOV ) today announced that it will host a conference call in conjunction with the announcement of its second quarter 2010 financial results. GOV ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-27T11:58:17Z)

Candlelight Seattle vigil honors slain sailor

Dozens of candles flickered Tuesday evening as the sun set over the field where Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove once played baseball. Relatives and friends gathered at Chief Sealth High School's sports ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-04T05:15:05Z)

Townhall News China to import hit sci-fi thriller 'Inception'

Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global sensation. China Film Group ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-03T07:53:45Z)

National Digest

DETROIT - Summer promotions and easier credit lured shoppers back to car buying last month, a relief to an industry worried about June's sales slowdown. Every major automaker except for Ford and Daimler said ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-08-04T15:52:11Z)

RIM Refuses to Give Codes as BlackBerry Faces Bans

(Updates with Saudi statement on service affected in third paragraph.) Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Research In Motion Ltd., whose BlackBerry smartphone faces bans in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, risks losing out on ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-04T14:54:55Z)

'Inception' rules for 3rd week

"Inception" is still kicking at the box office. The Warner Bros. hit remained No. 1 for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing its total to $193.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-02T05:03:09Z)

RIM Struggles To Keep Up With Blackberry's Competition

NEW YORK (AP) -- BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business -- that they're people who are important enough to need e-mail access all the time. But BlackBerrys ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-04T13:57:39Z)

U.S. auto sales rose in July, thanks to deals, easier credit

DETROIT — Summer promotions and easier credit lured shoppers back to car buying last month, a relief to an industry worried about June's sales slowdown. Every major automaker except for Ford and Daimler said their ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-04T10:58:41Z)

Doping scandal could hurt Livestrong foundation

He's also turned the Lance Armstrong Foundation, better known as Livestrong, into one of the top 10 groups funding cancer research in the United States. Since its inception in 1997 it has raised more than $325 ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-04T00:35:55Z)

China to import hit sci-fi thriller 'Inception'

Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global sensation. A-List ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-04T04:10:40Z)

Breakthrough role propels Donnie Yen from shadow of Jackie Chan, Jet Li

HONG KONG - For years, Donnie Yen worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Having fought both on-screen, the 47-year-old actor was considered a worthy opponent but not necessarily a leading man in his ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-04T09:04:09Z)

International Capsules: Doping scandal may hurt Lance Armstrong foundation

He's also turned the Lance Armstrong Foundation, better known as Livestrong, into one of the top 10 groups funding cancer research in the United States. Since its inception in 1997 it has raised more than $325 ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-04T08:57:00Z)

Research in Motion unveils Blackberry Torch for AT&T

Research in Motion Ltd. debuted a BlackBerry with new software and a slide-out keyboard Tuesday, allowing Dallas-based AT&T Inc. to expand its smart phone lineup ahead of a possible loss of its U.S. monopoly for Apple ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-04T13:00:23Z)

Local sailor's body recovered in Afghanistan

A West Seattle Seattle sailor who went missing in Afghanistan has been found dead, his body recovered and his family notified, according to The Associated Press. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove, 25, went ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-29T13:57:36Z)

Box office results: Unseat 'Inception'? Only in their dreams

LOS ANGELES - "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 straight weekend with $27.5 million ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T16:22:00Z)

Judge To Hear Arguments On Third Widmer Trial

WLWT.com A judge could rule Tuesday on whether to try Ryan Widmer a third time in the 2008 drowning death of his wife. Judge Neal Bronson will hear arguments beginning at 2 p.m. on a defense motion to acquit Widmer, who ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-04T15:45:01Z)

Huelskamp wins District 1 Republican Primary

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas state Sen. Tim Republican has won the Republican nomination in the sprawling 1st Congressional District. He defeated five other candidates in Tuesday's GOP primary. The field included state Sen ... (Source: KSN.com 2010-08-04T06:33:50Z)

'Inception' still on top

The thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio remained the No. 1 movie for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing its total to $193.3 million. "Inception" edged out "Dinner for Schmucks," "Cats & Dogs: The ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-03T05:16:16Z)

July's 6.6 percent sales boost pleases car dealers

Most major automakers said their July sales topped those in June. The biggest monthly gains were posted by Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Subaru and Kia. The industry sold more than 1 million cars and light trucks ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-04T16:13:39Z)

Judge to decide whether to acquit man in drowning

LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- A judge heard arguments Tuesday on whether an Ohio man should be acquitted or possibly face a third trial in the 2008 bathtub drowning death of his wife. A jury found Ryan Widmer, 29, now ... (Source: Mansfield News Journal 2010-08-04T13:00:23Z)

Dad of missing Renton sailor: 'Keep him safe'

Every day is a struggle for Joseph Newlove as he waits for news about his son, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jerod Newlove. The Pentagon has released the name of a sailor who went missing last week in Afghanistan ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-28T14:48:54Z)

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