Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 10:39 pm

Like everyone else, teen shoppers seeking back-to-school bargains

NEW YORK (AP) — Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of school still several weeks away. Teen clothing sellers may have had some misplaced optimism about the ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-08-09T17:12:09Z)

Nabors (NBR) Acquires Superior Well Services (SWSI) In $900M Deal

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR ), the largest land-rig contractor in the world, said Monday that it has agreed to acquire smaller oilfield services company Superior Well Services Inc. (NASDAQ: SWSI ) for about $900 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-09T12:47:17Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

Derrik J. Lang, The Associated Press UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards in the United States with "The ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-10T04:32:11Z)

Bermuda firm Nabors to acquire Superior Well Services

The Bermuda-based company will begin a tender offer to purchase all of Indiana, Pa.-based Superiors shares of common stock at a price per share of $22.12, according to a filing with the SEC. The deal is valued ... (Source: Pittsburgh Business Times 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

Watch the 2010 Teen Choice Awards Tonight on Fox

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards airs at 8pm ET/PT on Fox. Several of this year's teen icons will be honored at the show, including Katy Perry, Robert Pattionson and Taylor Lautner. The ceremonies took place last ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-09T23:53:01Z)

Verizon-Google deal could influence continued wrangling over net neutrality rules

Google and Verizon are expected to proceed as early as Monday with their announcement on a net neutrality agreement . But given the end of parallel Federal Communications Commission negotiations for a broader private ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-09T22:34:16Z)

Suspect Wanted In Teen's Kidnapping

A man is wanted in connection with a teen's kidnapping and attempted sexual assault, deputies said. Montgomery County sheriff's deputies said a 14-year-old girl showed up at the emergency room at Cleveland Hospital on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T21:44:10Z)

San Bernardino teen's organ donation saved a life

REDLANDS - Holland Elijah Atkins of San Bernardino was 19 when he died from injuries suffered in a car accident on Dec. 15, 2009. Two days later, Jeff Perlman was telling his wife, `I'll be back,' as he was ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-01T04:14:13Z)

Suspected Teen Kidnapper Turns Himself In

NEW CANEY, Texas - A man accused of kidnapping a Montgomery County teen and attempting to sexually assault her has surrendered to authorities. Terry Dale Carnes, 44, is being transported to a jail in Conroe on ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-08-10T00:28:48Z)

Iran stoning case lawyer seeking asylum in Norway

Mohammad Mostafaei told reporters on Sunday he chose to flee to Norway after obtaining a one-year Norwegian travel visa. He also cited the Nordic country's prominent human rights profile. The 31-year-old said he fled ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-09T23:02:54Z)

Teen Choice Awards 2010: Katy Perry hosts, vampires dominate

This year's Teen Choice Awards was sooo high school. Hosted by kooky singer Katy Perry and the male stars of 'Glee,' the show was full of cheerleaders, prom queens, goths and nerds. 'Tonight is my chance to go back to ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-09T22:48:35Z)

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T21:36:58Z)

Livermore woman faces 67 felony counts in sex abuse case

PLEASANTON -- A Livermore woman accused of having sex with two teenage boys was arraigned Monday on more than five dozen criminal charges. Christine Shreeve Hubbs, 42, wiped tears from her face before her case ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-10T03:13:26Z)

Pistons still interested in Tracy McGrady, but no offer yet

The Pistons' interest in free-agent swingman Tracy McGrady is real, but he hasn't been offered a contract. If the Pistons are to offer McGrady a deal, it would be the veterans' minimum ($1.2 million ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-09T20:54:03Z)

Calif. Ambulances Are Being Used to Promote Nonprofits

Aug. 09--If you see a paramedic cruising through the Inland Empire in an ambulance that looks like a Goodwill or American Red Cross van, you're not seeing things. It's a new partnership that American Medical Response has ... (Source: EMS 2010-08-10T04:03:33Z)

Verizon, Google offer Internet traffic proposal

WASHINGTON -- Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic flowing over their regular broadband lines, Verizon ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-10T02:51:58Z)

A look at college deals for retirees, seniors

Discounted, or even free, tuition is available for senior citizen and retirees. Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T14:31:04Z)

Teen-clothing retailers in tight spot over back-to-school season

NEW YORK — Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of many schools still weeks away. Teen-clothing sellers may have had some misplaced optimism about the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-09T07:03:41Z)

2nd UPDATE: Nabors To Buy Superior Well Services In $735 Million Deal

HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) has agreed to pay $735 million for the stock of Superior Well Services Inc. (SWSI), expanding the drilling contractor's offerings in shale natural gas fields. The deal ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Retirees can head back to school with discounts

From continuing education and enrichment classes to graduate school, many of America's retirees are pursuing their interests at the college level. It's a trend that is likely to grow as seniors' ranks swell with baby ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T01:04:36Z)

NBA AM: Is It Time To Move Tayshaun Prince?

McGrady and The Pistons?: The Detroit Pistons have been holding some serious talks with free agent Tracy McGrady and could be closing in on a one-year deal worth the NBA minimum worth roughly $1.35 million ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-08-09T12:40:08Z)

Woman faces charges of sex with two teens

LIVERMORE -- A Livermore woman faces 67 criminal charges on suspicion of having sex with two teen boys. On Thursday evening, police arrested Christine Shreeve Hubbs, 42. She is being held at Santa Rita Jail in ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-09T12:04:20Z)

Senior citizens heading back to school

Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community college ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-08-10T04:39:20Z)

Pistons still deliberating McGrady offer

David Aldridge, TNT analyst -- A source with knowledge of the discussions told TNT's David Aldridge Sunday night that the Detroit Pistons are not close to signing free agent forward Tracy McGrady, and are continuing to ... (Source: NBA 2010-08-09T02:53:09Z)

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)

Suspect arrested in Splendora teen's kidnapping, sex assault

Terry Dale Carnes, 432, wanted in connection with the abduction of a 14-year-old Splendora girl, has been arrested, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage's office. Carnes surrendered to deputies ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-10T02:23:20Z)

Livermore woman faces 67 charges related to sex with two teenage boys.

LIVERMORE -- A Livermore woman faces 67 criminal charges for allegedly having sex with two teen boys. Police arrested Christine Shreeve Hubbs, 42, on Thursday evening on a warrant. She is being held at Santa ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-07T20:34:57Z)

CBJ: Teen shops in a tight spot

Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away in many districts. Teen clothing sellers may have had some misplaced optimism about the ... (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress 2010-08-09T15:31:56Z)

Northeast of Silicon Valley, recession's effects are magnified

Like Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the inland area that includes San Joaquin, Alameda and Contra Costa counties became bedroom communities for workers priced out of real estate markets closer to the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T23:17:13Z)

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