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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 11:41 pm

Western Alliance Bancorporation Announces $75 Million Senior Notes Offering

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced today that it expects to offer and sell approximately $75 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering through ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-20T10:46:52Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 is out of beta

RIM announced on Thursday that BlackBerry App World is now no longer in beta and is available for all BlackBerry owners. A few things to note: Developers will be able to offer apps for $0.99 and $1.99, and it ... (Source: CNet 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

Expendables opens with a bang

LOS ANGELES — Nostalgia dominated cutting edge at the box office this weekend. The Expendables, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone with a crew of aging action stars, proved far and away the most ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-08-20T10:18:14Z)

Conn., CVS in dispute over discount program

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

BHP's $42bn Canada Potash tilt

Aug 17, 2010 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS) has rejected BHP Billiton's $US38bn ($A42.5bn) unsolicited takeover bid. The $US120-per-share offer is BHP's ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-18T00:40:47Z)

Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim vs The World and The Expendables hit theaters this weekend

Based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert , Julia Roberts is a happily married woman who realizes that her life is not going in the right direction and vows to change it at all cost. Her adventure takes her around the ... (Source: WUSA 2010-08-13T11:02:20Z)

Western Alliance to offer $75 million in notes in underwritten public offering

LAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorp said Friday it expects to sell $75 million in senior notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are expected to mature in five years. Western Alliance plans to use ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-20T11:22:40Z)

Corinne Schwab, Ashley Sams will not face charges for alleged attempted murder

NBC -- All charges were dismissed Thursday against two of three Kentucky teens accused of trying to push a classmate off a cliff. The charges against Corinne Schwab, 18, and Ashley Sams, 18, had previously been reduced ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-20T14:57:25Z)

Woman charged in plot to kill husband

Police said Norma Jean McDermott attempted to hire an undercover officer to kill her 47-year-old husband. She was arrested Tuesday night at Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot after a two-week investigation by the ... (Source: Port Huron Times-Herald 2010-08-20T10:32:33Z)

Updated: Woman suspected of hiring hit man to kill husband charged

Norma Jean McDermott, 42, was arraigned Thursday in 72nd District Court in Port Huron and charged with one count of solicitation of murder before Magistrate Steve Thomas. The Lexington woman was arrested ... (Source: Voice News 2010-08-20T11:15:30Z)

Box office preview: 'Expendables' on top again

LOS ANGELES - Lionsgate's "The Expendables" and Sony's "Eat Pray Love" look to take on all comers in a crowded weekend at the nation's theaters, delivering a two-peat at the top of the box office chart. With ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-19T17:57:33Z)

PHARMACY REVIEW: Rell calls on Rite Aid to restore customer pharmacy savings

Gov. M. Jodi Rell on Friday announced she has called for a review into an increase of prescription drug prices at Rite Aid pharmacies after the drugstore chain made key changes to its customer Rx Savings ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-21T05:02:05Z)

Potash Board, Reviewing BHP Bid, Asks Investors to Sit Tight

Potash, the world's largest fertilizer producer, asked its shareholders to bide their time. "Potash Corporation's board will make a recommendation to shareholders regarding the offer," the company said ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-20T21:59:45Z)

Charges dismissed against teens accused of attacking classmate

A judge has dismissed the charges against two teens accused of attacking a lesbian classmate. Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams were set to go on trial Thursday morning in Jackson County. However, prosecutors made a motion ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-19T18:47:40Z)

Canadian Stocks Advance After Potash Corp. Rejects BHP Takeover Offer

Canadian stocks rose for a third day after Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected an unsolicited $39 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. and the U.S. reported increases in industrial production ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-17T17:02:39Z)

"Eat Pray Love" is for Gilbert Fans Only

If you're a dude or one of the many readers who found Elizabeth Gilbert to be a whiny, self-indulgent yuppie, the film adaptation of "Eat Pray Love" could probably be re-titled "Sit Bored Leave." But if you count ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-08-14T12:12:44Z)

WRAPUP 2-Dell, HP profits rise, wave off slowdown fears

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Dell Inc ( DELL.O ) and Hewlett-Packard Co ( HPQ.N ) dismissed worries about weakening tech demand, reporting broad-based strength from corporate customers and only hints of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-18T23:56:39Z)

Philadelphia Housing Authority chief Carl Greene facing foreclosure

The mortgage foreclosure crisis has claimed an unlikely victim: Carl R. Greene, executive director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Wells Fargo Bank has foreclosed on Greene's $615,035 condominium ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-13T09:22:07Z)

Andy Bockelman: "Eat Pray Love" heartburn at best, heartbreak at worst

Starring: Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, James Franco and Richard Jenkins. Sometimes you need to travel the world to truly learn who you are and what you're capable of doing in life, taking in all the ... (Source: Craig Daily Press 2010-08-20T20:19:32Z)

He's Back: Carl Greene Went AWOL Over "Embarrassment"

The director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority says "humiliation" over his finances is what caused him to drop out of sight for more than a week and says that he's taking steps to make things right. In ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-20T18:03:31Z)

Charges dismissed in gay teen attack

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports prosecutor George T. Hays said Thursday that there wasn't enough evidence to convict Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams, both 18. They were charged with fourth-degree assault and ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Western Alliance will offer $75 million in notes

Western Alliance Bancorp said Friday it expects to sell $75 million in senior notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are expected to mature in five years. Western Alliance plans to use proceeds for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T11:01:11Z)

PHA's Greene facing complaints and a PR nightmare

Complaints are mounting against Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl Greene. In addition to problems with his personal finances, numerous allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged. The ... (Source: WHYY 2010-08-20T16:59:06Z)

Box Office Preview: 'Expendables,' 'EPL' to repeat

LOS ANGELES — Lionsgate's "The Expendables" and Sony's "Eat Pray Love" look to take on all comers in a crowded weekend at the nation's theaters, delivering a two-peat at the top of the box office chart. With ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-19T17:21:46Z)

CVS won't end CT drug discounts

CVS Caremark told state officials Monday that it will continue its discount drug program in Connecticut, after threatening to end the program two months earlier. Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Monday that CVS Caremark -- which ... (Source: Hartford Business 2010-08-08T23:54:12Z)

Dell's income grows 16 percent

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Dell Inc.'s net income improved 16 percent in the most recent quarter, though a key measure called gross profit margin fell. The computer maker's results offer a gauge of the economic ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-20T05:31:54Z)

Sanilac Co. woman accused of trying to hire hit man

A 42-year-old Sanilac County woman who police say tried to hire an undercover officer to murder her husband was charged Thursday in St. Clair County with one count of solicitation of murder. Norma Jean ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-20T17:56:22Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 Out of Beta and Publicly Available

The latest version of App World is out of beta and available for everyone. Along with a host of new features, App World will also let developers offer applications for US$0.99 and US$1.99! This is amazing news ... (Source: BLACKBERRYCOOL 2010-08-19T21:46:37Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 leaves beta, includes cheaper apps and new payment options

Hello, Just wanted to let you know that the latest version of BlackBerry App World™ is out of beta and available for everyone to enjoy. And as of today, BlackBerry App World will allow developers to offer ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-20T13:45:50Z)

Dell and HP wave off slowdown fears

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc and Hewlett-Packard Co dismissed worries about weakening tech demand, reporting broad-based strength from corporate customers and only hints of weakness from consumers. Both ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 10:40 pm

WKMG presents Kendrick Meek-Jeff Greene debate at 9 tonight

A debate between Jeff Greene and U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, Democrats running for U.S. Senate, will air at 9 tonight on WKMG-Ch. 6. The debate will tape at the CBS affiliate at 2 this afternoon, and WKMG anchor Lauren ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-10T15:02:07Z)

River structures offer easy border crossing

ACALA, Texas — On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-20T06:57:48Z)

Rick Scott and Jeff Greene may be the political establishment's nightmare

What if? What if Rick Scott and Jeff Greene both win on Tuesday? That would be the most shocking result of the wildest Florida primary campaign in memory. It would leave both political parties in shambles and ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-21T05:09:15Z)

Anderson Cooper offered a million bucks to get rid of the gray hair

Anderson Cooper can pick up a quick and easy million bucks. All the CNN anchor needs to do is get rid of his silver-fox hair for the next five years. The offer comes from Rise-N-Shine , the makers of Go Away ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-18T18:27:22Z)

Why Jeff Greene is more fun than Rick Scott

As rich-guy candidates go, Jeff Greene is funner than Rick Scott. Scott, a Republican candidate for governor, has a simple, ho-hum story line. He ran a big hospital company. The company ripped off the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-09T21:29:51Z)

J.D. Salinger's former toilet for sale on eBay

It's almost as if "The Catcher in the Rye" author J.D. Salinger saw this moment coming in 1953 when he retreated in growing distress about his own fame to small-town New Hampshire and became a notorious ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-20T08:38:01Z)

Charges dismissed in gay teen attack

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports prosecutor George T. Hays said Thursday that there wasn't enough evidence to convict Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams, both 18. They were charged with fourth-degree assault and ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

NC dealer selling J.D. Salinger's old toilet

This undated photo provided by Kernersville, N.C.- based company The Vault shows a toilet reportedly ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Collectibles dealer Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday Aug ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-21T03:21:52Z)

Western Alliance Bancorporation Announces $75 Million Senior Notes Offering

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced today that it expects to offer and sell approximately $75 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering through ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-20T10:46:52Z)

Corinne Schwab, Ashley Sams will not face charges for alleged attempted murder

NBC -- All charges were dismissed Thursday against two of three Kentucky teens accused of trying to push a classmate off a cliff. The charges against Corinne Schwab, 18, and Ashley Sams, 18, had previously been reduced ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-20T14:57:25Z)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends sharply higher as Potash soars

TORONTO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index shot higher on Tuesday as Potash Corp soared after rejecting an unsolicited $38.6 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton , raising the prospect of a higher bid and ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-17T20:51:43Z)

He's Back: Carl Greene Went AWOL Over "Embarrassment"

The director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority says "humiliation" over his finances is what caused him to drop out of sight for more than a week and says that he's taking steps to make things right. In ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-20T18:03:31Z)

Dana Says KNOC Unwilling to Raise Offer, Board Can't Back Bid

Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Dana Petroleum Plc, the U.K. explorer focusing on North Sea and Africa, said it can't recommend a 1.7 billion-pound ($2.7 billion) takeover offer from Korea National Oil Corp., which is unwilling ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-12T07:35:56Z)

Anderson Cooper Offered $1 Million to Change His Hair Color

Would Anderson Cooper give up his silver hair? Doubt it. The Sun-Sentinel reports : "The offer comes from Rise-N-Shine, the makers of Go Away Gray. 'We feel like Anderson Cooper is a really visible and well-respected ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-08-20T05:31:54Z)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies after Potash rejects BHP bid

Potash Corp, the world's biggest fertilizer company, said its board rejected BHP Billiton's offer as "grossly inadequate" and its shares shot up 23.5 percent to C$144.74. [ID:nSGE67G0DT]. "Generally speaking, in this ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-17T14:53:49Z)

S.Korea's KNOC makes hostile offer for UK oil firm

LONDON (AFP) – South Korea's state-owned Korea National Oil Corporation launched a hostile takeover bid for Dana Petroleum on Friday, becoming the latest Asian power to seek foreign assets to meet booming ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T11:29:49Z)

Korea National Corp makes offer for Dana Petroleum

South Korea's state-owned oil company is making a 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile bid for Dana Petroleum PLC. Friday's statement from Korea National Corp. — KNOC — says it hopes to boost its oil reserves ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T10:03:55Z)

BHP's $42bn Canada Potash tilt

Aug 17, 2010 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS) has rejected BHP Billiton's $US38bn ($A42.5bn) unsolicited takeover bid. The $US120-per-share offer is BHP's ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-18T00:40:47Z)

Philadelphia Housing Authority chief Carl Greene facing foreclosure

The mortgage foreclosure crisis has claimed an unlikely victim: Carl R. Greene, executive director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Wells Fargo Bank has foreclosed on Greene's $615,035 condominium ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-13T09:22:07Z)

PHA's Greene facing complaints and a PR nightmare

Complaints are mounting against Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl Greene. In addition to problems with his personal finances, numerous allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged. The ... (Source: WHYY 2010-08-20T16:59:06Z)

Canadian Stocks Advance After Potash Corp. Rejects BHP Takeover Offer

Canadian stocks rose for a third day after Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected an unsolicited $39 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. and the U.S. reported increases in industrial production ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-17T17:02:39Z)

Potash Board, Reviewing BHP Bid, Asks Investors to Sit Tight

Potash, the world's largest fertilizer producer, asked its shareholders to bide their time. "Potash Corporation's board will make a recommendation to shareholders regarding the offer," the company said ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-20T21:59:45Z)

Reclusive Author's Toilet Up For Sale

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (August 20, 2010)--North Carolina collectibles dealer Rick Kohl is selling a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Kohl, of The Vault, said Friday he bought the standard ... (Source: KWTX 2010-08-20T19:36:35Z)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies as Potash pushes materials higher

TORONTO Aug 17 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index shot higher on Tuesday as Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) soared after rejecting an unsolicited $38.6 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ), raising ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-17T20:01:37Z)

Western Alliance to offer $75 million in notes in underwritten public offering

LAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorp said Friday it expects to sell $75 million in senior notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are expected to mature in five years. Western Alliance plans to use ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-20T11:22:40Z)

Anderson Cooper offered $1 million to get rid of gray

According to the Sun-Sentinel , the CNN anchor would have to take the Go Away Gray pill, containing the enzyme Catalese. For 60 days, he'd be expected to post Twitter and Facebook updates. Developer Cathy ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

Footbridges cut through Mexican border fence

ACALA, Texas -- On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into the United ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-21T03:57:40Z)

Western Alliance will offer $75 million in notes

Western Alliance Bancorp said Friday it expects to sell $75 million in senior notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are expected to mature in five years. Western Alliance plans to use proceeds for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T11:01:11Z)

Charges dismissed against teens accused of attacking classmate

A judge has dismissed the charges against two teens accused of attacking a lesbian classmate. Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams were set to go on trial Thursday morning in Jackson County. However, prosecutors made a motion ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-19T18:47:40Z)

Border bridges beckon would-be crossers

ACALA, Texas – On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into the United ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-20T11:44:08Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 9:40 pm

Rick Scott a no-show for joint appearance with rival McCollum; sends mother instead

BOCA RATON — Four days before the primary, hundreds of Republicans gathered Thursday evening for a chance to compare and contrast the two candidates in the bitterly fought contest for the party's nomination ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-08-21T03:36:11Z)

Charges dismissed in gay teen attack

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports prosecutor George T. Hays said Thursday that there wasn't enough evidence to convict Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams, both 18. They were charged with fourth-degree assault and ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Swiss Franc Pares Recent Highs Against Majors

(RTTNews) - The Swiss franc eased from recent uptrend against major currencies in European deals on Friday. After hitting new multi-week high of 1.6020 against the British pound at about 3:15 am ET, the franc reversed ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-20T08:45:11Z)

Verigy 3Q report exceeds analyst views

AFC Enterprises 2Q net income rises 6.3 percent AFC Enterprises Inc., the operator of Popeyes restaurants, said Wednesday that its second-quarter net income rose 6.3 percent on lower costs. The company earned ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-20T01:35:41Z)

Woman charged in plot to kill husband

Police said Norma Jean McDermott attempted to hire an undercover officer to kill her 47-year-old husband. She was arrested Tuesday night at Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot after a two-week investigation by the ... (Source: Port Huron Times-Herald 2010-08-20T10:32:33Z)

Verizon's FiOS finds launching iPad for new program service

MVPD service FiOS, telecom giant Verizon's answer to cable television, will soon begin offering live programming that can be viewed on Apple's iPad, expanding its suite of mobile viewing options. The iPad service ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-08-19T17:28:55Z)

Will RPOF return Rick Scott's 'ripped off' money?

Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum is continuing to demonize rival Rick Scott's wealth, noting that the "nucleus" of his wealth came from Columbia/HCA, which was fined $1.7 billion for fraud. McCollum's also ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-08-10T19:48:26Z)

Why Jeff Greene is more fun than Rick Scott

As rich-guy candidates go, Jeff Greene is funner than Rick Scott. Scott, a Republican candidate for governor, has a simple, ho-hum story line. He ran a big hospital company. The company ripped off the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-09T21:29:51Z)

Rick Scott and Jeff Greene may be the political establishment's nightmare

What if? What if Rick Scott and Jeff Greene both win on Tuesday? That would be the most shocking result of the wildest Florida primary campaign in memory. It would leave both political parties in shambles and ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

Another Rick Scott deposition surfaces

TALLAHASSEE — The lawsuit was Nevada Communications Corp. vs. Columbia/HCA Healthcare. The venue was Manatee County Circuit Court. The year was 2000. And an otherwise less-than-enthralling, 33-page ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-21T00:08:36Z)

Sanilac Co. woman accused of trying to hire hit man

A 42-year-old Sanilac County woman who police say tried to hire an undercover officer to murder her husband was charged Thursday in St. Clair County with one count of solicitation of murder. Norma Jean ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-20T17:56:22Z)

Fears of global growth slowdown support dollar

The dollar got further support Friday from fears of a slowdown in global growth. The U.S. currency hit a one-month high versus the euro, which is used by 16 European countries with a broad range of economic growth ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T20:26:41Z)

Contractor based in Morristown investigated for Afghanistan deals

MORRISTOWN - A Morristown-based contracting firm is being investigated on possible federal criminal and civil charges on claims it overcharged the federal government for parts of $1 billion in reconstruction ... (Source: Chatham Courier 2010-08-20T12:27:05Z)

Corinne Schwab, Ashley Sams will not face charges for alleged attempted murder

NBC -- All charges were dismissed Thursday against two of three Kentucky teens accused of trying to push a classmate off a cliff. The charges against Corinne Schwab, 18, and Ashley Sams, 18, had previously been reduced ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-20T14:57:25Z)

ScanSource shares rally as large deals come back

ScanSource Inc. shares jumped nearly 5 percent Friday after the seller of barcode scanners and retail payment terminals posted better-than-expected earnings and said it is seeing a "resurgence of big deals ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

Charges dismissed against teens accused of attacking classmate

A judge has dismissed the charges against two teens accused of attacking a lesbian classmate. Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams were set to go on trial Thursday morning in Jackson County. However, prosecutors made a motion ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-19T18:47:40Z)

Kids in the Hall return to TV with 'Death Comes to Town'

The last time The Kids in the Hall performed for the cameras was their 1996 feature, "Brain Candy." Before that, this supremely funny Canadian-born quintet starred in their sketch-comedy series on CBC, HBO and ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-08-21T04:04:49Z)

GOP Republican governor candidate Scott Walker would give back $810M for high-speed rail

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker says he's so opposed to high-speed rail that if he's elected, he'll give back every cent in federal funding earmarked for the project. The ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

Updated: Woman suspected of hiring hit man to kill husband charged

Norma Jean McDermott, 42, was arraigned Thursday in 72nd District Court in Port Huron and charged with one count of solicitation of murder before Magistrate Steve Thomas. The Lexington woman was arrested ... (Source: Voice News 2010-08-20T11:15:30Z)

Verizon to Launch iPad Live TV App

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ - News ) plans to launch a software application for mobile devices that will enable the FiOS TV customers to watch live television shows and movies on Apple Inc. 's (AAPL ) iPad. FiOS TV ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Yen Rises Against Rises Against European Majors

(RTTNews) - The Japanese yen traded higher against major European opponents in early New York deals on Friday. At 6:25 am ET, the yen climbed to new multi-week highs of 132.10 against the British pound and 108.33 versus ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-20T10:39:43Z)

Scene from the trail: Scott's depo woes; McCollum's $pecial-interest $UV

Bill McCollum's political committee, Florida First Initiative, which took in more than $5830k in just two days, is scrambling to spend the $4.7m (and counting) that it has raised from nearly every heavy-hitting special ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-08-21T02:24:36Z)

Bruce McCulloch of the Kids in the Hall

The Kids in the Hall (Mark McKinney, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Dave Foley, and Scott Thompson) have been entertaining audiences with their warped sense of humor for more than two decades. Their latest ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-17T16:55:30Z)

Neumann wins beer stein contest, nationals next

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) -- If Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann doesn't get elected, he may have a future in holding beer steins. The former congressman defeated three other contestants Thursday night in a ... (Source: WKBT 2010-08-20T16:23:19Z)

Prosecutors drop case against former Westar execs

WICHITA, Kan. — A federal judge Friday dismissed all charges against two former Westar Energy executives who were accused of looting the Kansas utility, granting a request by prosecutors that came just hours ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-21T02:10:17Z)

Verizon FiOS TV for iPad fuels talk of Apple deals

Verizon provided a surprise to subscribers by previewing an iPad app for FiOS TV . The initial app will provide live, streaming TV to existing FiOS TV subscribers using the same technology that underpins the fiber optic ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

Judge: Morris man guilty of killing child

JOLIET, Ill. — A Morris resident was found guilty Thursday of beating to death his girlfriend's 2-year-old son three years ago. Circuit Judge Richard Schoenstedt found Gilbert Knowles, 35, guilty in a ... (Source: Morris Daily Herald 2010-08-20T16:44:47Z)

Glance: J.M. Smucker 1st-quarter results

Chip maker Analog Devices Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal third-quarter net income rose sharply to beat expectations, boosted by sales growth from the industrial and communications infrastructure markets. For the ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-20T19:00:47Z)

Comedian Dave Foley is a standup guy

The "Kids in the Hall," from left, Mark McKinney, Dave Foley, Scott Thompson, Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald reunite for a new series airing 10 p.m. Friday on IFC. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — It's a lucky thing ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-17T10:57:35Z)

Odd News: Wis. GOP candidate wins beer stein contest

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- If he doesn't win the Wisconsin governor's race, Republican candidate Mark Neumann may have a future in holding beer steins. The former congressman defeated three other contestants Thursday ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-08-20T11:15:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 8:40 pm

You should take a chance on this 'Lottery Ticket'

Who hasn't dreamed of winning the lottery? If you won $370 million, though, chances are that you wouldn't act as ludicrous as the movie's lead in "Lottery Ticket," Kevin Carson (rapper Bow Wow), who carries ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-20T19:22:16Z)

Western Alliance Banc offers 7M shares of stock

Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday it plans to sell 7 million shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share. The company expects to close the sale on Aug. 24, bringing in $43.8 million. The net ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-19T15:27:14Z)

Rod Smith tapped as Alex Sink's running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink is picking Gainesville attorney Rod Smith to be her running mate. Sink's campaign officially confirmed Tuesday that Smith will run on the ticket as a candidate for lieutenant ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-17T22:17:37Z)

Gubernatorial candidate Sink picks lawyer as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink is picking Gainesville attorney Rod Smith to be her running mate. Sink's campaign officially confirmed Tuesday that Smith will run on the ticket as a candidate for lieutenant ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-18T06:02:55Z)

Rain makes roads hazardous for flood of racegoers

BRISTOL , Tenn. – As race fans continued pouring into the Tri-Cities on Thursday, so did the rain. Only the rain, with intermittent downpours, seemed unable to decide whether it was here to stay. Early ... (Source: TriCities.com 2010-08-20T16:30:28Z)

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Swiss banks face no US tax issues- tax envoy

BERNE, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Switzerland's banks should not run into further tax trouble with the U.S. taxman now that a damaging dispute with UBS has been cleared up, Switzerland's top tax diplomat, Michael Ambuehl, said ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-20T09:49:36Z)

NC memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

K ERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-20T22:06:54Z)

Flooding reported, more rain coming

NASHVILLE — Heavy rainfall has soaked some of the same parts of Middle Tennessee that were inundated with severe flooding in May, and forecasters warned Wednesday that more rain was expected. A train washed ... (Source: Columbia Daily Herald 2010-08-20T14:43:06Z)

Hybrid Dell Streak Phone-Tablet Goes on Sale This Week

Dell's hybrid Dell Streak smartphone-tablet is ready to go on sale at $299.99 with a two-year AT&T contract. The Dell Streak allows calls on 3G networks and offers video-conference capabilities. The Streak's five-inch ... (Source: Data Storage Today 2010-08-12T07:14:27Z)

Middle Tennessee Deals With Rain, Flooding

Heavy rainfall has soaked some of the same parts of Middle Tennessee that were inundated with severe flooding in May, and forecasters warn that more rain is expected. A train washed off its tracks and rescuers ... (Source: WTVC 2010-08-18T20:43:23Z)

Alex Sink introduces running mate Rod Smith

WEST PALM BEACH — Democrat Alex Sink's first opportunity to showcase running mate Rod Smith was both a cheerleading session for the party ticket and target practice on the bickering Republicans. Appearing ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

Bieber Tickets Scam Targeted At Users In Great Britain

Bieber tickets scam was targeting users in Great Britain on Facebook. Bieber tickets scam targeted at users in Great Britain. The tickets were being promoted on Facebook as part of a new Justin Bieber tour ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-08-21T01:20:11Z)

Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Will Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc ...

LANCASTER, Pa., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIHI) ("EIHI") announced today that Bruce Eckert, Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin Shook, Treasurer and Chief ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-20T19:22:16Z)

Bow Wow

Bow Wow, left, and Loretta Devine can't believe their luck in "Lottery Ticket." That's the theme of a new comedy called "Lottery Ticket," opening in theaters Friday. Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson and Naturi Naughton of ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-21T02:53:14Z)

Woman who used gun to rob Long Hill, N.J., children's store gets 14 years in prison

Tameerah Coles pleaded guilty earlier this year to the Oct. 29, 2008, hold-up at the shop, and under the sentence imposed by Superior Court Judge Thomas V. Manahan in Morristown, she must serve at least 85 ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-20T21:16:48Z)

UPDATE - Swiss banks face no US tax issues - Swiss envoy

BERNE, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Switzerland's banks should not run into further trouble with the U.S. taxman now that a damaging dispute with UBS AG ( UBSN.VX ) ( UBS.N ) has been cleared up, Switzerland's top tax ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-20T11:51:18Z)

Collectibles dealer selling toilet from Salinger's former home

This undated photo provided by Kernersville, N.C.- based company The Vault shows a toilet reportedly ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Collectibles dealer Rick Kohl of The Vault said ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-20T22:21:13Z)

Note To Apple: 27m Will Buy A Tablet, And It Might Not Be Yours

A new survey out of Forrester reports 14 per cent of Americans plan on purchasing a tablet device next year – that's 27 million people. Perhaps more interestingly, many of these millions are looking beyond Apple's ... (Source: Gizmodo Australia 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

Contractor based in Morristown investigated for Afghanistan deals

MORRISTOWN - A Morristown-based contracting firm is being investigated on possible federal criminal and civil charges on claims it overcharged the federal government for parts of $1 billion in reconstruction ... (Source: Chatham Courier 2010-08-20T12:27:05Z)

Western Alliance Bancorporation announces stock offering of 7M shares

LAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday it plans to sell 7 million shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share. The company expects to close the sale on Aug. 24, bringing in $43.8 million. The net ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-19T14:44:17Z)

WTA Tour Rogers Cup Results

MONTREAL (AP) ― Results Friday at the Rogers Cup, a $2 million WTA Tour event on outdoor hard courts at Uniprix Stadium (seedings in parentheses): Svetlana Kuznetsova (11), Russia, def. Zheng Jie, China, 6-1, 6-3. Vera ... (Source: WCCO 2010-08-21T02:24:36Z)

Consumers Want Their Tablets, Some Looking Beyond ...

PC Magazine - The popularity of the Apple iPad does not mean others will fail in the tablet market, according to Thursday data from Forrester. A recent study found that 14 percent of U.S. online consumers or 27 ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-21T01:13:01Z)

Bieber fans 'targeted by ticket scam'

Fans of Justin Bieber have been targeted by an online ticket scam, it has been revealed. The Daily Star reports that a scheme recently appeared on Facebook to entice fans of the 16-year-old with promises of free concert ... (Source: Digital Spy 2010-08-20T17:27:44Z)

Free Justin Bieber Ticket Giveaway Is Fake

Internet experts are warning young Justin Bieber fans to be extra vigilant after web fraudsters set up a scam enticing the singer's devotees with the lure of free gig tickets. The "Baby" hitmaker is known for his strong ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-08-21T02:46:05Z)

Reclusive Author's Toilet Up For Sale

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (August 20, 2010)--North Carolina collectibles dealer Rick Kohl is selling a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Kohl, of The Vault, said Friday he bought the standard ... (Source: KWTX 2010-08-20T19:36:35Z)

Swiss say prefer bilateral trade deals to EU membership

BERNE, Aug 19, : Switzerland will continue to pursue bilateral trade agreements with the European Union for the time being rather than joining the trading bloc as a member state, the Swiss government said on ... (Source: Arab News 2010-08-19T15:48:42Z)

Prosecutors drop case against former Westar execs

WICHITA, Kan. — A federal judge Friday dismissed all charges against two former Westar Energy executives who were accused of looting the Kansas utility, granting a request by prosecutors that came just hours ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-21T02:10:17Z)

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova pulls out of Rogers Cup in Montreal with left ...

MONTREAL - Maria Sharapova says she has pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Montreal because of a left foot injury. The Russian star reached the final at the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday, but says she started to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-16T11:27:24Z)

Kim Clijsters breezes through to quarterfinals at Montreal Rogers Cup

MONTREAL – Kim Clijsters breezed into the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Kaia Kanepi on Thursday. Clijsters, who won at Cincinnati last week in three sets over Maria Sharapova, had ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-20T02:18:38Z)

'Lottery Ticket' is no winner

Who among us hasn't fantasized about winning "the big one" -- one of those huge Powerball-type lottery prizes that would dump a truly life-changing pile of cash in your lap? That's the premise of the comedy "Lottery ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-20T08:59:30Z)

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