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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 3:39 am

High hopes for fair, despite cuts

INDIANAPOLIS – The first day of the Indiana State Fair brought plenty of people to the Indianapolis fairgrounds, despite cuts in state funding as well as smaller household budgets for many fair visitors. The Indiana ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-07T08:17:39Z)

Bargain shopping is summer's pastime

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Action star Donnie Yen emerges from shadow of Chan, Li

In this photo taken Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen reacts 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: The Ledger 2010-08-07T04:35:44Z)

Early Glance: Biotechnology companies

Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen rose $.04 or .1 percent, to $55.36. Biogen Idec fell $.06 or .1 percent, to $57.11. Celgene rose $.29 or .5 percent, to $56.33. Gilead Sciences fell ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T06:37:26Z)

Aaron Johnson is Not Cyclops in "X-Men: First Class"

When Matthew Vaughn signed on to direct "X-Men: First Class," many assumed that he would cast his "Kick-ass" star Aaron Johnson in the new movie. Then we saw photos of Johnson on the set of "First Class" with rumors ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-05T15:58:09Z)

Sharks re-sign C Steven Zalewski, D Derek Joslin to one-year deals

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Sharks re-signed centre Steven Zalewski and defenceman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts Thursday. Zalewski had 62 points—including 22 goals—in a career-high 78 games last season for AHL ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T00:55:01Z)

Indiana State Fair opens amid cuts; Ball State Day on Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The first day of the Indiana State Fair brought plenty of people to the Indianapolis fairgrounds, despite cuts in state funding as well as smaller household budgets for many fair visitors ... (Source: Ball State Daily News 2010-08-07T08:39:07Z)

San Jose Sharks Re-Sign Center Steven Zalewski And Defenseman Derek Joslin

San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed center Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-06T12:50:51Z)

Reported Verizon-Google Deal Means FCC Must Act to Set Public Interest Policy

WASHINGTON – Reports today indicate that a deal between Verizon and Google on Internet traffic management is forthcoming, and could be announced as early as Monday. According to Bloomberg News, the companies ... (Source: Free Press 2010-08-04T21:57:15Z)

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)

Indiana State Fair offering plenty of deals

Indianapolis - The Indiana State Fair started its 17-day run Friday. With temperatures in the high seventies, it was a perfect opening day. The fair is 154 years old, and it cost just 20 cents to attend the ... (Source: WTHR 2010-08-06T19:10:14Z)

CEO sees strong demand for General Motors shares

Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, Chief Executive Officer Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as it ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T07:28:43Z)

Gizmo | Meet the rivals for Apple's iPad's tablet

Steve Jobs may have the coolest pad in the neighborhood, but he's about to get some new neighbors. Dell, Blackberry, HP, Microsoft and even Kmart are getting into the pad game with new portable touchscreen ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

'X-Men: First Class' 'Has A Lot Of Heart,' Says Director Matthew Vaughn

Director Matthew Vaughn dipped his toes into the comic book movie waters with "Kick-Ass," his gritty adaptation of the controversial comic book series of the same name. With his next film, " X-Men: First Class ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-03T19:28:07Z)

TV ad revenue rebounds in a sign of recovery

NEW YORK — Americans may be fond of the Web, but they are still in love with their TV sets — and so are the advertisers who want to reach them. The companies' results this week offer one encouraging data ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-06T05:48:31Z)

Media companies ride ad recovery, gains in broadcast and cable channel revenue in ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans may be fond of the Web, but they are still in love with their TV sets — and so are the advertisers who want to reach them. The companies' results this week offer one encouraging data point ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

Sharks retain services of Zalewski, Joslin for next season

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Sharks say they have re-signed center Steven Zalewski and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T03:03:52Z)

IPad knockoffs on sale for $50 to $125

IDG News Service - Low-cost Android tablets resembling Apple 's iconic iPad are on sale through retail sites like eBay for $50 to $125, though observers say they could be a pain to own since they lack hardware ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-06T17:22:52Z)

More jobs needed to lift consumers, drive recovery

WASHINGTON — Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

Bargain-bin iPad knockoffs hit eBay

Low-cost Android tablets resembling Apple's iconic iPad are on sale through retail sites like eBay for $50 to $125, though observers say they could be a pain to own since they lack hardware and software ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-08-06T18:55:55Z)

Consumers tight with money: Sales up only 2.8

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

Final Glance: Biotechnology companies

Shares of some top biotechnology companies were up at the close of trading: Amgen rose $.62 or 1.1 percent, to $55.94. Biogen Idec rose $.50 or .9 percent, to $57.66. Celgene rose $.63 or 1.1 percent, to $56.67. Gilead ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T22:09:12Z)

On the Call: Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman

Media executives are split on what to do about flagging DVD sales. Film studios are trying to boost flagging DVD sales by pressuring rental companies Netflix Inc. and Redbox to hold off offering new releases ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-05T22:17:32Z)

DEALTALK - Sanofi's best bet still may be smaller deals

PHILADELPHIA/BOSTON (Reuters) - Sanofi-Aventis has grabbed the headlines with its $18.4 billion bid for Genzyme Corp, but the French drugmaker may be wiser to stick with smaller, bolt-on acquisitions. Sanofi is trying to ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-04T11:41:38Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

FCC says no to side deals on Web

U.S. regulators have ended closed-door discussions with companies on Internet regulation after Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. were said to have reached their own deal. The talks, which drew ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-07T07:49:01Z)

GM chief expects good demand for company stock

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-06T23:13:37Z)

GM exec expects good demand for public offering

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-06T07:21:34Z)

"X-Men: First Class" Re-Written Because of "Inception"

Director Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) is currently working on "X-Men: First Class" and even though he has very little time to make the June 3rd release date, he revealed that he has been re-writing the script after seeing ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Action star Yen emerges from shadow of Chan and 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 own right ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-06T08:25:59Z)

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