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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 5:41 pm

Calif told to reject claim by parents of dead teen

A board that considers compensation for California crime victims was told Monday it should reject claims filed by the parents of a San Diego teenager killed by a paroled sex offender. Each parent of Amber Dubois is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T23:17:13Z)

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)

An Oprah Moment in Afghanistan?

Time magazine's cover story of Bibi Aisha, an 18-year old girl whose nose and ears were cut off by relatives on orders from a Taliban commander after she fled abusive in-laws, graphically brings home the reality faced by ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

Pros and Cons of Skype IPO (PC World)

PC World - Skype is planning a $100 million initial public offering (IPO) less than a year after spinning off from eBay and being acquired by private investors. The prospectus for the planned IPO illustrates that Skype ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-09T22:41:26Z)

Internet calling service Skype files for US IPO, to offer shares to customers

NEW YORK - Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

RealPage plans to raise $232.9M in IPO

RealPage Inc., a maker of real estate software, hopes to raise about $232.9 million in an initial public offering of its shares this week. The Carrollton, Texas, company plans to offer more than 6 million shares for $13 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T17:40:47Z)

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)

The media's case for occupation

HAVE YOU seen the cover of Time magazine dated August 9, 2010? It's a memorable one. WikiLeaks gave us over 90,000 pages of documents that detail atrocities no one learned about in the last decade from the ... (Source: Socialist Worker Online 2010-08-10T00:00:10Z)

Rental software provider RealPage plans to raise $232.9 million in IPO this week

NEW YORK — RealPage Inc., a maker of real estate software, hopes to raise about $232.9 million in an initial public offering of its shares this week. The Carrollton, Texas, company plans to offer more than 6 million ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-09T17:47:56Z)

Carrollton software firm RealPage could raise $39 million more than initially planned ...

(Dallas Morning News (TX) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 09--Carrollton-based RealPage Inc. expects to hold an initial public offering this week that could raise $189 million for the company -- more than ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-09T10:09:48Z)

Vampires dominate Teen Choice Awards

"This is what this night is all about," said a gothed-out Katy Perry. "Vampires." The goofy "California Girls" singer hosted the show with the male stars of "Glee." Voters continued to really like ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-09T23:02:54Z)

Livermore woman facing 67 felony counts in sex abuse case appears in court

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: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-10T00:07:20Z)

Former Hammonton officer charged in fatal Hamilton Township hit-and-run to appear in ...

A retired Hammonton detective accused of fatally striking a teen with his truck and fleeing the scene will have his first appearance in Hamilton Township Municipal Court on Wednesday. Anthony Scaltrito, 63 ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-09T23:24:23Z)

Skype Files For IPO Worth Up To $100 Million

Skype on Monday filed a form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the usual first step for a company readying an initial public offering. Skype said it plans to offer $100 million in shares, and expects ... (Source: CRN 2010-08-09T18:38:03Z)

Jets owner not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. — It appears Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon. The Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the All-Pro cornerback's agents, and owner Woody Johnson is not ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-10T00:00:10Z)

Jets owner not optimistic about Revis deal

It appears Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon.The New York Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the All-Pro cornerback's agents, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal can get done ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T23:17:13Z)

Former Hammonton detective charged in Hamilton Township hit-and-run that killed teen

A retired Hammonton police detective has surrendered to authorities in the hit-and-run death of an Atlantic County teenager Friday night, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced Sunday. Anthony ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-10T00:00:10Z)

Nation in brief: Wildfire blamed on boys with pot

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – A 14-year-old boy was booked on arson charges Sunday after deputies said he confessed to accidentally starting a 40-acre wildfire north of Los Angeles as he was trying to smoke ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-09T16:43:31Z)

Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office

LOS ANGELES — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-09T10:31:17Z)

Jets owner not optimistic about deal for Revis

CORTLAND — Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis' agents on ... (Source: Times Herald-Record 2010-08-09T22:27:07Z)

Mutilated Afghan Teen to Receive Plastic Surgery in U.S.

An Afghan teen is in Los Angeles for plastic surgery after her ear and nose were cut off by her abusive husband, the Los Angeles Times reported. Bibi Aisha, who was recently featured on the cover of Time Magazine, said ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T16:29:12Z)

Retired Hammonton officer charged with striking, killing teen outside 4-H fair

Anthony Scaltrito, 63, was behind the wheel of a pickup truck that struck and killed 15-year-old Justin Montgomery on Friday night and then fled the scene, authorities said. Scaltrito turned himself in to the ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-09T14:06:02Z)

State board told to reject claim by parents of San Diego teen slain by paroled sex ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — A board that considers compensation for California crime victims was told Monday it should reject claims filed by the parents of a San Diego teenager killed by a paroled sex offender. The ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-09T23:38:42Z)

Will Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6M

LOS ANGELES - "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its opening weekend ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-09T15:39:05Z)

Teen arrested in California wildfire

The boy from Saugus, one of four people detained in connection with the blaze, was booked on suspicion of arson, Los Angeles County sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker said. Another 14-year-old boy had joined the ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-09T04:33:22Z)

Nation/World Briefly: Teenager suspected of starting California wildfire

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- A 14-year-old boy has been booked on arson charges after deputies said he confessed to accidentally starting a 40-acre wildfire north of Los Angeles as he was trying to smoke marijuana. Two 14 ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-09T16:22:02Z)

Courts likely to get claim in teen killing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The board that considers compensation for California crime victims is being told it should reject a claim filed by the parents of Amber Dubois, a San Diego teenager killed by a paroled sex ... (Source: KGET TV 17 2010-08-09T23:10:04Z)

Photo slide show: Bloodsuckers big winners at Teen Choice Awards

Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-09T21:37:00Z)

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)

Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6 million

LOS ANGELES — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. Who's on top? Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-09T14:56:08Z)

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