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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 6:41 am

Teen clothing stores in low sales funk

NEW YORK -- Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away. Teen clothing sellers may have had some misplaced optimism about the ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-08T04:27:24Z)

Searchers find body along Elkhorn River

WATERLOO -- Search crews looking for an Omaha man who went missing while tubing on the Elkhorn River have found a body. Waterloo Fire Chief Jim Cooke says a body was found about 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the area ... (Source: Lincoln Journal Star 2010-08-09T00:37:09Z)

Milford motorcyclist dies, wife critically hurt, in Lyon Twp. crash

A Milford man was killed and his wife riding behind him on their motorcycle was critically injured Friday when a teen driver turned a pickup truck into their path in Lyon Township, police said. Gary Cline, 50 ... (Source: HometownLife.com 2010-08-09T01:41:34Z)

Teen fashionistas share their buys with thousands

When 14-year-old Bethany Mota gets back from the mall, she eagerly models her latest finds to friends and family. And to tens of thousands more on YouTube. The rising high school sophomore from Los Banos ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-07T08:03:20Z)

Teen's Body Recovered in River

ELKHORN (KPTM) -- Family and friends are mourning the loss of an Omaha teenager who disappeared while tubing on the Elkhorn River. Sheriff's deputies say the body of 18-year-old Grant Hoefener was pulled from the river ... (Source: KPTM 2010-08-09T02:46:00Z)

Motorcyclist dies, wife critically hurt, in Lyon Twp. crash

LYON TOWNSHIP -- A Milford man was killed and his wife riding behind him on their motorcycle was critically injured Friday when a teen driver turned a pickup truck into their path in Lyon Township, police said. Gary ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-08T04:41:43Z)

Teen stores in tight spot for back-to-school

NEW YORK — Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies already are popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away. Teen clothing sellers may have had some misplaced optimism about the ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-08-09T06:49:23Z)

Milford man loses life in crash

A Milford man was killed and his wife riding behind him on their motorcycle was critically injured Friday when a teenage driver turned a pickup truck into their path in Lyon Township, police said. Gary Cline ... (Source: Livingston Daily.com 2010-08-09T09:05:23Z)

Teen stores feeling the pinch

Sisters Abigail, 20, left, and Aridis Guszman, 14, of the Bronx borough of New York, shop during the grand opening of the Material Girl clothing line at Macy's. AP Photo NEW YORK — Half-priced jeans and ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-08-09T07:39:29Z)

Teen-targeting stores cut prices

NEW YORK – Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away. Teen clothing sellers might have had some misplaced optimism about the ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-05T14:53:43Z)

Thrown stone kills girl, 17; man charged

(MCT) - A 17-year-old girl died Saturday after being struck by a concrete paving stone thrown through an automobile window, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff David Grice said in a news ... (Source: Greensboro News & Record 2010-08-09T10:52:45Z)

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)

Boston Celtics Wiretap

Shaquille O'Neal says that Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace is thinking about playing next season despite the expectation that he'll retire. Wallace told Boston during the NBA Finals that, despite having two years and ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-08T14:28:41Z)

Body found near Elkhorn River

Douglas County authorities believe a body located in the Elkhorn River around 4:30 p.m. Sunday is that of an 18-year-old graduate of Millard West High School who vanished in the swollen stream during a tubing party ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-09T07:32:19Z)

In a tight spot, teen stores slash prices

NEW YORK – Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies began popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away. Teen clothing sellers might have had some misplaced optimism about the strength of the ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-09T07:03:41Z)

Ray Allen likes Shaquille O'Neal signing

The Celtics guard, speaking before a charity basketball game in Connecticut, says he believes Shaquille O'Neal can help Boston's quest to repeat as Eastern Conference champions. O'Neal signed a two-year ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-08T00:09:42Z)

Allen Likes Shaq Signing, Underdog Role For Celtics

Celtics guard Ray Allen thinks the addition of Shaquille O'Neal will help the team this coming season. "It's definitely interesting to me, because I think he can help us," Allen said. "One of our bad traits this past ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-08T14:28:41Z)

Mia Wasikowska On 'Alice In Wonderland': Working With Johnny Depp Was 'Cool'

Mia Wasikowska, who play Alice in Tim Burton's re-imagining of the classic movie, talks with AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman about how she landed the role, what it was like working with Johnny Depp and if she ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2010-07-25T23:56:29Z)

Mia Wasikowska enjoys return to her indie roots

"Obviously," the actress Mia Wasikowska says, "I've been in the right place at the right time. Again and again." That began before Tim Burton plucked her from obscurity as the Alice he wanted for his ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

"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)

'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)

Davidson County teen killed by stone thrown threw car window

A 17-year-old girl died yesterday after being struck by a concrete paving stone thrown through an automobile window, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff David Grice said in a news ... (Source: Times-News 2010-08-08T16:37:32Z)

Teen 'haulers' become online fashion force

When Bethany Mota, 14, gets back from the mall, she eagerly models her latest finds to friends and family. And to tens of thousands more on YouTube. The rising high school sophomore from Los Banos, Calif., is ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-09T00:37:09Z)

Brick Thrown Through Windshield Kills Teen

WXII12.com Deputies said a night of partying took a tragic turn after a brick thrown through a car windshield killed a Davidson County girl early Sunday. Davidson County Sheriff David Grice said 30 to 40 people were at a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T12:47:17Z)

Teen Choice Awards 2010 Full Winner List; 'Twilight Saga' Dominates

The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10) picking up an incredible haul of 11 prizes. The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10). The vampire ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-09T12:18:39Z)

Teen YouTube stars become a Web fashion force

When 14-year-old Bethany Mota gets back from the mall, she eagerly models her latest finds to friends and family. And to tens of thousands more on YouTube. The rising high school sophomore from Los Banos ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-08T16:30:23Z)

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

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers again ruled the Teen Choice Awards. "The Twilight Saga" commanded Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-09T04:04:44Z)

Teen Choice Awards Love the Undead

To the surprise of nobody, the teens have chosen "Twilight." Again. "The Twlight Saga: New Moon" and its successor, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" dominated Sunday night's Teen Choice Awards, just as the ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-09T06:35:04Z)

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)

Mia Wasikowska gets back to her indie roots with 'Kids Are All Right'

'OBVIOUSLY,' actress Mia Wasikowska says, "I've been in the right place at the right time. Again and again." That began before Tim Burton plucked her from obscurity as the Alice he wanted for his "Wonderland." She did a ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

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