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Deals of the Hour / July 25, 2010, 11:39 pm

Handel, Deal Step Up Attacks in Ga. GOP Debate

DALTON, Ga. (AP) -- The Republicans running for governor have stepped up their attacks on each other over abortion and winnability as they campaign for their party's nomination for Georgia governor. Former Secretary of ... (Source: 13 WMAZ 2010-07-25T23:06:22Z)

NFL notebook: July 25

NEW YORK - The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard says Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

DiCaprio's 'Inception' trumps Jolie's 'Salt,' retains top spot at box office

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-07-26T05:04:17Z)

Inception trumps Salt at box office

For final results, see Thursday's Preview section. LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's Inception has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's Salt at the weekend box office. Inception remained the ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-25T23:35:00Z)

New England Patriots sign former Arizona standout Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with former University of Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham . The Patriots ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-26T05:47:14Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' with $43.5 million weekend

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-07-25T21:04:41Z)

Eisai Gains Most in 14 Months After U.S. Approves Higher-Dose Aricept Drug

Eisai Co. gained in Tokyo trading after the Japanese drugmaker and Pfizer Inc. won U.S. regulatory approval to sell a higher-dose version of Aricept that the companies say will help counter a possible sales ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T00:32:16Z)

How parents deal with kids who want tattoos

NEW YORK - One day your kid wants a new bike. The next day, a new cellphone. Before you know it, your little darling is as tall as you are, demanding pierced ears and a tattoo. Pierced ears, you say, what's ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-25T03:46:44Z)

FDA approves sale of higher dose of Aricept

NEW YORK — Eisai Co. and Pfizer Inc. won U.S. regulatory approval to sell a higher-dose version of Aricept that the companies say will help counter a potential sales decline of the world's biggest drug for Alzheimer's ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-24T03:55:05Z)

Abortion divides GOP gubernatorial hopefuls

Karen Handel - on the defensive over a 2005 vote to funnel $425,568 to Planned Parenthood - has been feuding with Georgia Right to Life and has called for the anti-abortion group's leaders to step down. After attacking ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-07-26T04:21:20Z)

Fortis battles Khazanah with $3.1 bln deal for Parkway

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Fortis Healthcare and its founding family launched a bid valuing Singapore hospital operator Parkway Holdings( PARM.SI ) at $3.1 billion (S$4.3 billion), topping a rival offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-13T23:56:24Z)

Khazanah set to make general offer for Parkway: sources

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Malaysian state investor Khazanah is set to make a general offer for Singapore healthcare firm Parkaway Holdings ( PARM.SI ), sources with knowledge of the deal said on Monday. Khazanah ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-26T02:05:20Z)

Auction house drops Elvis embalming tools

A West Loop auction house has canceled the sale of tools purportedly used to embalm Elvis Presley , after a Memphis funeral home disputed a retired embalmer's ownership of the items. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-24T01:10:26Z)

Titans Vet Keith Bulluck Signs With Giants

NEW YORK -- The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year and ... (Source: WSMV 2010-07-25T09:23:10Z)

Japan's Stocks Rise After Europe's Stress Tests End, Yen Falls

July 26 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose as the results of stress tests among European banks eased concern the region's recovery will stall and as the yen weakened. Canon Inc., a camera maker that gets ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-26T03:59:52Z)

Patriots sign 2 second-round picks

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with tight end Rob Gronkowski of Arizona and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham of Florida ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-26T06:01:33Z)

Receiver Dez Bryant, a first-round pick, agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas - With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly until ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-23T11:12:55Z)

What's the big deal, Mom? It's just a tattoo!

One day your kid wants a new bike. The next day, a new cell phone. Before you know it, your little darling is as tall as you are, demanding pierced ears or even a tattoo. Pierced ears, you say, what's the big deal? In ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-20T21:17:46Z)

San Diego Padres (57-39) at Pittsburgh Pirates (34-63), 1:35 p.m.

The San Diego Padres will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at PNC Park. The Padres won for the sixth time in eight games since the All-Star break on Saturday, as ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-26T00:10:48Z)

Giants sign LB Keith Bulluck to one-year deal

New York -- The Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Keith Bulluck, who, at one time, was believed to be a potential target of the Lions. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

Lufkin's Dez Bryant inks five-year, $11.8 million deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas — With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly ... (Source: Lufkin Daily News 2010-07-23T14:54:49Z)

Deal, Handel trade charges on abortion

Karen Handel talks with Noel Black and Elyse Cochran of Dalton Saturday night at the Holiday Inn. Matt Hamilton/The Daily Citizen Lee Hawkins and Tom Graves debate Saturday in Dalton. Matt Hamilton/The Daily Citizen ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-07-23T23:58:51Z)

Elvis Presley Autopsy Tools To Be Auctioned; Details

A macabre sale of surgical instruments used to embalm Elvis Presley's corpse will be held in the U.S. next month (Aug10). The controversial auction will feature forceps, needle injectors, aneurysm hooks, an ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-22T14:27:23Z)

First-round pick Dez Bryant agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

Dez Bryant agreed to terms of a contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, making the receiver the first of this year's NFL first-round picks with a deal. The Cowboys announced the deal in a news release the day ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-07-22T23:38:34Z)

Patriots agree on Rob Gronkowski deal

T he Patriots [ team stats ] want to be more proficient scoring in the red zone, and one of the potential keys to making that happen this season, rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski, came to terms on a deal ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-26T04:49:58Z)

Tools supposedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy questioned, removed from Chicago ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The authenticity of tools supposedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy and embalming is being questioned, and the items have been withdrawn from a Chicago auction. Memphis Funeral Home president ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-23T15:23:27Z)

Khazanah poised to trump Fortis on Parkway deal: Sources

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI: Malaysian state investor Khazanah is poised to trump an offer from India's Fortis Healthcare for Singapore's Parkway in a buyout bid that values Asia's biggest listed hospital operator at $3.3 ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-07-26T05:47:14Z)

Padres complete sweep of Pirates

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Two years after the Pirates won 67 games and the Padres won only 63, the opposite-coast franchises possess the National League's two lowest payrolls. On the field, they don't ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-26T04:42:49Z)

Padres deal host Pirates another bad loss

Jeff Karstens can see the pattern. The Pirates' right-hander was sharp for the first five innings Saturday against the San Diego Padres. But with little run support, Karstens needed things to break perfectly in order to ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-25T20:21:44Z)

What's the big deal, Mom? It's just a tattoo!

NEW YORK — One day your kid wants a new bike. The next day, a new cell phone. Before you know it, your little darling is as tall as you are, demanding pierced ears or even a tattoo. Pierced ears, you say ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-07-25T21:11:50Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 25, 2010, 10:39 pm

Ford surprises fans at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO — It was as though Han Solo himself had stepped into the San Diego Convention Center. Harrison Ford made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con Saturday, and the crowd of some 6,000 sci-fi and comic book fans ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-07-26T04:42:49Z)

DiCaprio's 'Inception' trumps Jolie's 'Salt,' retains top spot at box office

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-07-26T05:04:17Z)

Dam break could mean end of Iowa's Lake Delhi

MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) - The future of Lake Delhi is in limbo. For decades the nine-mile-long lake offered a northeast Iowa retreat. But when the dam broke Saturday, the lake drained away in hours. Homeowners ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-07-25T23:27:51Z)

Corinthians picks coach Adilson Batista to replace Mano Menezes

S AO PAULO — Corinthians says it has reached a deal to sign coach Adilson Batista. The 42-year-old Batista played for Corinthians as a defender when it won the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup. He is set to replace ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-25T15:28:15Z)

Inception trumps Salt at box office

For final results, see Thursday's Preview section. LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's Inception has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's Salt at the weekend box office. Inception remained the ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-25T23:35:00Z)

Putin Luring Ukraine in First Ruble Debt as Dollar Sale Pulled

July 26 (Bloomberg) -- Ukraine may sell ruble debt for the first time as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's government builds ties with former Soviet states and promotes its currency as a regional ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-26T03:59:52Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' with $43.5 million weekend

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-07-25T21:04:41Z)

Continued: American diplomats tell Cuban dissidents exile in Spain complicates US asylum requests

HAVANA - U.S. diplomats in Havana have told relatives of jailed Cuban dissidents that it will be more difficult for them to apply for asylum in America if they first accept a Church-brokered deal to trade jail ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-20T19:51:52Z)

First of 52 Cuban political prisoners leave Cuba

HAVANA (Reuters) - The first six of 52 political prisoners to be freed in a deal with the Catholic Church left Cuba on Monday, bound for a new life as Cuban exiles in Spain. One of the prisoners, Jose Luis ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-19T23:56:26Z)

Titans Vet Keith Bulluck Signs With Giants

NEW YORK -- The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year and ... (Source: WSMV 2010-07-25T09:23:10Z)

Lufkin's Dez Bryant inks five-year, $11.8 million deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas — With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly ... (Source: Lufkin Daily News 2010-07-23T14:54:49Z)

Hawaii struggles with homelessness

Associated Press HONOLULU Every morning, Tony Williams wakes to the sound of waves crashing on Hawaii's famed Waikiki beaches and has a spectacular view of the Pacific. But he's not paying a cent for his ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-26T04:49:58Z)

NFL notebook: July 25

NEW YORK - The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard says Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

High Resolution: Thor and Captain America Comic-Con Posters

Yesterday we posted cool new concept art styled banners/poster for Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger . Today Marvel Studios/Paramount Pictures sent us the high resolution digital files for the ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-07-21T19:57:51Z)

Putin Luring Ukraine With First Ruble Debt Sale After Dollar Bonds Pulled

Ukraine may sell ruble debt for the first time as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin 's government builds ties with former Soviet states and promotes its currency as a regional alternative to the dollar ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T04:07:01Z)

Hawaii Figuring Out How to Deal With Homeless Situation

HONOLULU, Hawaii - The rising number of homeless people living near Hawaii's tourist-filled beaches has government leaders looking for ways to help them while removing them from public view. Proposals include offering ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-07-25T19:38:47Z)

First-round pick Dez Bryant agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

Dez Bryant agreed to terms of a contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, making the receiver the first of this year's NFL first-round picks with a deal. The Cowboys announced the deal in a news release the day ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-07-22T23:38:34Z)

Corinthians picks coach Batista to replace Menezes

(AP) — SAO PAULO - Corinthians says it has reached a deal to sign coach Adilson Batista. The 42-year-old Batista played for Corinthians as a defender when it won the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup. He is set to replace Mano ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-25T15:28:15Z)

Catholic Church helps free 52 Cuban dissidents

VATICAN CITY — The Roman Catholic Church has brokered a historic deal to release 52 political prisoners in Cuba, following three-way talks between Cuban President Raul Castro, Spanish Foreign Secretary ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-16T00:58:27Z)

Harrison Ford (in handcuffs!) makes his first appearance at Comic-Con for 'Cowboys ...

When Iron Man director Jon Favreau appeared onstage inside Comic-Con's legendary Hall H to briefly discuss his upcoming Western-alien invasion hybrid, Cowboys & Aliens , the crowd showered him with applause ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-25T10:56:14Z)

'Cowboys & Aliens' surprises at Comic-Con

Harrison Ford made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con Saturday, and the crowd of some 6,000 sci-fi and comic book fans greeted him with a sustained standing ovation unmatched by any other during this year's ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-25T18:48:41Z)

Receiver Dez Bryant, a first-round pick, agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas - With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly until ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-23T11:12:55Z)

New Posters: Thor, Captain America Invade Comic-Con

If the Thor and Captain America movies look as good as these newly released posters, 2011 should be a good year for superheroes. The new Thor poster, to be unveiled at Comic-Con International, features a ... (Source: Wired News 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

HOMELESS IN HAWAII: Life's a beach for some

Beach goers walk past a homeless tent set up on Waikiki Beach, Monday, July 12, 2010 in Honolulu. Homelessness increased 15 percent on Oahu since last year according to a recent report. A growing number of homeless are ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-07-26T04:42:49Z)

Russia's Vladimir Putin sings with expelled agents

F OROS, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin says he met with the Russian spies who were expelled from the United States, joining them in a patriotic song and promising them good jobs and a bright future back in their ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-26T04:21:20Z)

Iowa flooding causes massive damage

Monticello, Iowa -- Flooding from the Maquoketa River after an eastern Iowa dam failed has damaged dozens of homes and businesses, causing millions of dollars in damage in Monticello, a city official said ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-26T05:11:27Z)

Michael Cera Shows Up To Comic-Con Dressed As Captain America (VIDEO)

During the "Scott Pilgrim" panel at Comic-Con, Michael Cera made an appearance dressed as Captain America. When asked how it felt when he was rejected for the that role, he said: "Predictable." Luckily, Best Week Ever ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-25T18:20:03Z)

Giants sign LB Keith Bulluck to one-year deal

New York -- The Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Keith Bulluck, who, at one time, was believed to be a potential target of the Lions. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

Corinthians picks Batista to replace Menezes

SAO PAULO (AP) — Corinthians says it has reached a deal to sign Adilson Batista as a replacement for departing coach Mano Menezes, who has accepted an offer to take charge of Brazil. Menezes agreed to become ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-25T15:56:53Z)

Flooding Deals Major Destruction To Iowa City

The Lake Delhi dam in eastern Iowa failed Saturday as rising floodwater from the Maquoketa River ate a 30-foot-wide hole in it. Areas below the dam, including in Hopkinton and Monticello were evacuated. "It is simply ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-26T03:38:23Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 25, 2010, 9:40 pm

Harrison Ford (in handcuffs!) makes his first appearance at Comic-Con for 'Cowboys ...

When Iron Man director Jon Favreau appeared onstage inside Comic-Con's legendary Hall H to briefly discuss his upcoming Western-alien invasion hybrid, Cowboys & Aliens , the crowd showered him with applause ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-25T10:56:14Z)

Putin Luring Ukraine With First Ruble Debt Sale After Dollar Bonds Pulled

Ukraine may sell ruble debt for the first time as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin 's government builds ties with former Soviet states and promotes its currency as a regional alternative to the dollar ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T04:07:01Z)

Allan Houston could be the Knicks next general manager

One of the strangest things about getting older as an NBA fan is seeing what the guys you watched as a kid end up doing with their lives after they're done playing. For instance, as a young Chicago Bulls fan who wore a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-26T01:51:01Z)

Police: Man Arrested for Assault in Comic-Con Scuffle

SAN DIEGO -- A man is under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon after getting in a fight with a friend at Comic-Con, according to police. Around 4:00 p.m., two adult males attending the convention got into ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-07-25T14:16:40Z)

Chism to take his game to Turkey

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (SUBMITTED) -- Former Vol Wayne Chism has accepted an offer to play in the Turkish Basketball League and will forgo NBA opportunities for the upcoming season. The ten-month, six-figure deal with Antalya ... (Source: WVLT 2010-07-25T00:26:18Z)

Elvis Presley Autopsy Tools To Be Auctioned; Details

A macabre sale of surgical instruments used to embalm Elvis Presley's corpse will be held in the U.S. next month (Aug10). The controversial auction will feature forceps, needle injectors, aneurysm hooks, an ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-22T14:27:23Z)

Comic-Con 2010: Cowboys & Aliens Panel, Pic

Before Universal's panel for Cowboys & Aliens there was a scuffle over seats in Hall H and a guy got stabbed in the face with a pen. That's how intense it got at Comic-Con. Luckily, our own David Pinson skipped ... (Source: News in Film 2010-07-26T04:14:11Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' with $43.5 million weekend

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-07-25T21:04:41Z)

Putin Luring Ukraine in First Ruble Debt as Dollar Sale Pulled

July 26 (Bloomberg) -- Ukraine may sell ruble debt for the first time as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's government builds ties with former Soviet states and promotes its currency as a regional ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-26T03:59:52Z)

Khazanah may trump Fortis' Parkway offer

NEW DELHI: Two days ahead of its deadline to make a counter offer for acquiring control of Singapore's Parkway Holdings, the market is abuzz with speculation that Malaysian sovereign fund Khazanah will trump Fortis ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-07-23T21:07:03Z)

Abbas: Specific US assurances on borders needed

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told his Fatah movement he wants a more specific U.S. commitment on the borders of a future Palestinian state before agreeing to direct talks with ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-21T12:55:30Z)

Khazanah set to offer US$3.3b for Parkway

Malaysian state investor Khazanah is poised to offer to buy all outstanding shares of Singapore's Parkway Holdings, valuing it at US$3.3 billion, sources with knowledge of the deal said. Khazanah's latest offer will ... (Source: Business Times Malaysia 2010-07-26T03:59:52Z)

Michael Cera Shows Up To Comic-Con Dressed As Captain America (VIDEO)

During the "Scott Pilgrim" panel at Comic-Con, Michael Cera made an appearance dressed as Captain America. When asked how it felt when he was rejected for the that role, he said: "Predictable." Luckily, Best Week Ever ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-25T18:20:03Z)

'Cowboys & Aliens' surprises at Comic-Con

Harrison Ford made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con Saturday, and the crowd of some 6,000 sci-fi and comic book fans greeted him with a sustained standing ovation unmatched by any other during this year's ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-25T18:48:41Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' at the box office

LOS ANGELES -- Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-25T18:20:03Z)

New Posters: Thor, Captain America Invade Comic-Con

If the Thor and Captain America movies look as good as these newly released posters, 2011 should be a good year for superheroes. The new Thor poster, to be unveiled at Comic-Con International, features a ... (Source: Wired News 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

NBA Capsules: Ex-Vol Chism turns down Kings, heads overseas

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former University of Tennessee forward Wayne Chism plans to sign with a professional team in Turkey and bypass an invitation from the NBA's Sacramento Kings to attend fall camp. Chism ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-25T23:35:00Z)

High Resolution: Thor and Captain America Comic-Con Posters

Yesterday we posted cool new concept art styled banners/poster for Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger . Today Marvel Studios/Paramount Pictures sent us the high resolution digital files for the ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-07-21T19:57:51Z)

Abbas makes conciliatory offer to Israel

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he will resume direct peace talks if Israel accepts its 1967 frontier as a baseline for the borders of a Palestinian state and agrees to the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-18T06:53:59Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' at box office

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-25T18:41:31Z)

Former Vol Wayne Chism is joinging the Turkish Basketball League.

Wayne Chism has accepted an offer to play basketball for Antalya in the Turkish Basketball League. This is the same league that former Vols Chris Lofton and Tyler Smith played for. Jared Karnes, a local ... (Source: WBIR 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

1 arrested in scuffle at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Authorities say a man was arrested at Comic-Con in San Diego for injuring another man with a pen amid a crowd of thousands awaiting a film preview. Police Officer David Stafford says the two men got into ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-25T22:09:06Z)

Main event: Stacey King was loved by Chicago

But King is remembered fondly in his old NBA digs, because of where he went. Chicago . To the Michael Jordan Bulls. King was in Chicago's rotation during the first three NBA titles won by those Bulls, 1991 through 1993 ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-26T03:52:42Z)

Russia's Vladimir Putin sings with expelled agents

F OROS, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin says he met with the Russian spies who were expelled from the United States, joining them in a patriotic song and promising them good jobs and a bright future back in their ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-26T04:21:20Z)

Khazanah set to make general offer for Parkway: sources

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Malaysian state investor Khazanah is set to make a general offer for Singapore healthcare firm Parkaway Holdings ( PARM.SI ), sources with knowledge of the deal said on Monday. Khazanah ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-26T02:05:20Z)

Abbas says he is still wary of direct talks with Israel despite pressure from 'entire ...

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that despite intense international pressure from the "entire world," he is still not willing to start direct negotiations with Israel ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-25T11:03:23Z)

Auction house drops Elvis embalming tools

A West Loop auction house has canceled the sale of tools purportedly used to embalm Elvis Presley , after a Memphis funeral home disputed a retired embalmer's ownership of the items. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-24T01:10:26Z)

Tools supposedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy questioned, removed from Chicago ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The authenticity of tools supposedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy and embalming is being questioned, and the items have been withdrawn from a Chicago auction. Memphis Funeral Home president ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-23T15:23:27Z)

Man Arrested At Comic-Con

A man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Denise McGuigan A man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon at Comic-Con after getting in a fight with a friend, according to police. Two adult ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-07-26T02:48:17Z)

NBA 2K11 to Offer "The Jordan Challenge"

New mode in 2K's NBA title to allow gamers to play as Michael Jordan in 10 of his most famous games. 2K Sports has announced a new game mode for the latest iteration of its baskeball franchise, NBA 2K11, "The ... (Source: 1UP.COM 2010-07-22T18:45:05Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 25, 2010, 8:40 pm

Saratoga begins another year amid political turmoil

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. • When the starting gate opened for the first race on opening day of Saratoga Race Course's 142nd season, all the troubles roiling the thoroughbred racing industry seem to take a back ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-25T04:58:19Z)

Tools supposedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy questioned, removed from Chicago ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The authenticity of tools supposedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy and embalming is being questioned, and the items have been withdrawn from a Chicago auction. Memphis Funeral Home president ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-23T15:23:27Z)

Great iPad games hard to find but worth the search

It's a great machine for playing games. Game developers haven't come close to exploiting its potential. Oh, there's plenty for sale in the iPad version of the App Store. But most of the games -- I'd say 90 per cent, and ... (Source: CTV 2010-07-21T13:09:49Z)

Equinox International Expands Solution Portfolio for Customers in the Middle East ...

Equinox International, a leading technology provider in the Middle East with a complete portfolio of solutions to meet the mission-critical objectives of enterprises and service providers, today announced it has expanded ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-07-25T07:28:38Z)

Taliban Captured 2 U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan?

Coalition forces have launched a manhunt for two missing Sailors in Afghanistan. The two service members went missing after driving off their base in Kabul on Friday, July 23, 2010. Later, the Taliban claimed ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-07-25T22:01:57Z)

Great iPad games are worth the search

— It's a great machine for playing games. — Game developers haven't come close to exploiting its potential. Oh, there's plenty for sale in the iPad version of the App Store. But most of the games — I'd say ... (Source: Daily Comet 2010-07-25T16:25:31Z)

LA Lakers Will Carry 14 Players Into 2010-2011 NBA Season

With 11 players under contract for the 2010-2011 NBA season, the Lakers intend on rounding out the roster with the addition of three more players. Two of those open spots will be reserved for the Lakers' second-round ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-25T03:03:47Z)

Eisai Gains Most in 14 Months After U.S. Approves Higher-Dose Aricept Drug

Eisai Co. gained in Tokyo trading after the Japanese drugmaker and Pfizer Inc. won U.S. regulatory approval to sell a higher-dose version of Aricept that the companies say will help counter a possible sales ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T00:32:16Z)

RI Offer To Shilling Firm Concerns Gov Hopefuls

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) ― Rhode Island's five main gubernatorial candidates say they have concerns about a proposal from the state Economic Development Corporation to offer a $75 million loan guarantee to a game ... (Source: WBZ-TV 2010-07-25T17:22:47Z)

RI gov hopefuls concerned by loan guarantee offer

Rhode Island's five main gubernatorial candidates disagree on plenty of issues. But they each have concerns about a proposal from the state Economic Development Corporation to offer a $75 million loan ... (Source: Turnto10.com 2010-07-25T17:08:28Z)

Saratoga opening day draws 23,178

The rain-soaked opening-day card at Saratoga Race Course drew 23,178 fans today, down from last year's total of 25,444, which was held on a Wednesday. Today's on-track handle was $3,130,756, down from $3,651,222 on ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-07-23T23:30:13Z)

Mad Men's Slap-Happy Return

Your email has been sent. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner talks exclusively to Jace Lacob about Sunday's Season 4 opener, Don and Betty Draper, the return of Joan, and that slap. Contains major spoilers ... (Source: Daily Beast 2010-07-26T03:16:55Z)

"Mad Men" to focus on Don Draper's identity

Who is Don Draper? That's the $64,000 question this season on AMC's "Mad Men." The too-cool series about the 1960s-era world of Madison Avenue advertising launches its fourth season Sunday. That deliciously ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-25T16:39:50Z)

Rhode Island gov hopefuls concerned by loan guarantee offer

P ROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island's five main gubernatorial candidates disagree on plenty of issues. But they each have concerns about a proposal from the state Economic Development Corporation to offer a $75 million ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-25T17:51:25Z)

FDA approves sale of higher dose of Aricept

NEW YORK — Eisai Co. and Pfizer Inc. won U.S. regulatory approval to sell a higher-dose version of Aricept that the companies say will help counter a potential sales decline of the world's biggest drug for Alzheimer's ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-24T03:55:05Z)

Ford will offer hybrid at same price as gas model

For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a hybrid car for the same, lower price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ride. At a little more than $ ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-22T11:28:25Z)

Lakers report: Roster

--G Kobe Bryant has arthritis in the middle joint of his right index finger and might have to play with tape support for the rest of his career, according to The Orange County Register. Bryant visited Africa for the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-20T05:11:24Z)

Ford to offer hybrid Lincoln for same price as gas model

At a little more than $35,000, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ sedan won't be cheap, but the decision by Ford to match the prices of the two styles could lead competitors to follow suit with future models. The hybrid MKZ ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-07-22T08:15:09Z)

Taliban: U.S. Sailor Held

KABUL, Afghanistan | The Taliban claimed Sunday that they killed a U.S. sailor and kidnapped another as NATO forces ramped up a massive search for the servicemen, who went missing two days earlier in an area held by the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-26T02:33:58Z)

Eisai, Fuji Electric, JX Holdings, Mazda, Sanrio, Softbank: Japan Stocks

Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 116.37, or 1.2 percent, to 9,547.33 as of 9:37 a.m. in Tokyo. The following are among the most active shares in the Japanese market today. Stock symbols are in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T01:15:13Z)

Here Comes Season 4 of Mad Men -- What Will Don Draper Do Without His Wedding Ring?

At the end of season three of the AMC TV series "Mad Men," most of the main characters were closing out 1963 by starting a new phase of their lives as the nation watched the dream of Camelot die. Most of the ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-23T23:58:51Z)

Auction house drops Elvis embalming tools

A West Loop auction house has canceled the sale of tools purportedly used to embalm Elvis Presley , after a Memphis funeral home disputed a retired embalmer's ownership of the items. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-24T01:10:26Z)

Raja Bell signs with Utah, accepting more money than Lakers could offer

So much for mending fences. Free-agent guard Raja Bell decided to sign with the Utah Jazz instead of the Lakers, accepting more money than the Lakers could have offered. Bell, 34, was supposed to meet with ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-15T03:44:17Z)

Saratoga notebook: NYRA to offer explanations of stewards' decision

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association announced a change in policy Friday regarding any race-day decisions by the stewards. NYRA will provide an explanation to race fans of any decision reached ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-07-24T09:10:02Z)

Elvis Presley Autopsy Tools To Be Auctioned; Details

A macabre sale of surgical instruments used to embalm Elvis Presley's corpse will be held in the U.S. next month (Aug10). The controversial auction will feature forceps, needle injectors, aneurysm hooks, an ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-22T14:27:23Z)

Taliban in Afghanistan offer to exchange body of U.S. sailor for insurgent prisoners

U.S. and NATO officials confirmed that two American Navy personnel went missing Friday in the eastern province of Logar, after an armored sports utility vehicle was seen driving into a Taliban-held area ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-26T00:53:45Z)

StanChart eyes MidEast private equity deals in 2010

DUBAI (Reuters) - Standard Chartered Plc ( STAN.L ) expects to complete private equity deals in the Middle East in 2010, but sees the unhealthy IPO market and a price expectation gap between buyers and sellers ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-15T08:30:36Z)

Ford says it will offer hybrid at same price as its gas model

DEARBORN, Mich. - For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a hybrid car for the same, lower price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-07-23T02:51:50Z)

Middle East may be hooked on amphetamines, U.N. says

LONDON — The Middle East leads the world in amphetamine seizures but governments in the region have been slow to admit there is a drug abuse problem, hindering efforts to fight it. All intoxicants, including ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-07-23T16:13:34Z)

Great iPad games available

Apple's iPad has only been around since April, but since its release I've drawn two conclusions: It's a great machine for playing games. Game developers haven't come close to exploiting its potential. Oh ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-07-25T16:39:50Z)

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