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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 8:40 pm

Phillies come back from 9-2 to beat Dodgers in ninth

From right, Philadelphia Phillies' Greg Dobbs, Brian Schneider, Jayson Werth and Ben Francisco celebrate after a walk-off two-run RBI double by Carlos Ruiz in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-13T03:24:12Z)

Deal gives boost to cell-phone coupons

NEW YORK (AP) - The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon ... (Source: WPRI 2010-08-12T12:15:06Z)

Mall deal boosts cell-phone coupons

The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon Property Group, which ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-12T09:01:49Z)

Jets, Revis' agent clear the air, will continue to negotiate deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Jets and the agents for holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis say they are trying to clear the air and will keep all future negotiations confidential. The sides issued a joint statement Thursday after ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-12T17:44:23Z)

White Sox P Jenks leaves game

Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks left Thursday's game with Minnesota in the ninth inning because of back spasms. The burly right-hander started the inning and retired Alexi Casilla, the first batter he ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-13T03:24:12Z)

Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons, ads

NEW YORK — The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon Property Group ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

Jets, Revis' agents to keep talks 'confidential'

C ORTLAND, N.Y. — The negotiations between the New York Jets [ team stats ] and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis are going behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-12T20:21:52Z)

Phillies rally for eight runs in final two innings to beat Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA – Carlos Ruiz's game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning capped a frantic rally to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9 on Thursday night. Ruiz's shot bounced ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-13T03:17:02Z)

Barnes & Noble says it was unable to reach an agreement with financier Ron Burkle's ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Barnes & Noble says it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Burkle, who owns a 19 percent stake in the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Iowa restaurant ticketed for toad-licking chef

An Iowa restaurant owner said he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and called in the ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2010-08-12T19:31:45Z)

Chef in hot water for licking toads in kitchen (video link)

DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport restaurant was ticketed Wednesday by the Scott County Health Department after its head chef was caught on tape kissing and licking live toads in the kitchen Sunday. Health department ... (Source: Gaston Gazette 2010-08-12T16:25:38Z)

Phillies win wild one over Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Ruiz's game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning capped a frantic rally to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9 on Thursday night. Ruiz's shot bounced off ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-13T03:09:53Z)

UPDATE 1-UK's Prudential trims cost of failed AIA deal

LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Insurer Prudential ( PRU.L ) said it had trimmed the cost of its failed bid for AIG ( AIG.N )'s Asian unit as it reported a forecast-beating half-year profit, helped by a strong ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T06:31:30Z)

Jennifer Lopez too much of a diva for 'Idol'?

Jennifer Lopez will not be sipping from the Coke cup as a judge for the 10th season of "America Idol," a source tells People.com. "Her demands got out of hand," says the source. "Fox just had enough (Source: Metro International 2010-08-12T23:06:30Z)

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HOUSTON -- A federal appeals court Thursday refused to reinstate a defamation lawsuit disgraced former pitcher Roger Clemens filed against his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, who claims he injected Clemens with ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-13T00:18:05Z)

Lynx hand All-Star Whalen contract extension

Lindsay Whalen has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. The Lynx traded for Whalen before the season started. The Hutchinson ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-12T21:33:27Z)

NY woman facing rare adultery charge makes plea deal

BATAVIA, N.Y. — A married 41-year-old western New York woman charged with adultery after police said she had sex in public has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of public lewdness. Suzanne Corona of Batavia ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-12T11:46:28Z)

Batavia woman charged with adultery makes plea deal

BATAVIA -- A married 41-year-old western New York woman charged with adultery after police said she had sex in public has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of public lewdness. Suzanne Corona of Batavia accepted the plea ... (Source: Citizen Online 2010-08-13T03:24:12Z)

Barnes & Noble says no agreement with Yupaica

Barnes & Noble says it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Burkle, who owns a 19 percent stake in the bookseller, is ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T22:23:33Z)

Clemens loses defamation lawsuit appeal

A federal appeals court Thursday refused to reinstate a defamation lawsuit disgraced former pitcher Roger Clemens filed against his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, who claims he injected Clemens with steroids and ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-13T00:03:46Z)

Daily links: Jennifer Lopez's diva demands reportedly derail 'American Idol' judging ...

Jennifer Lopez was said to be a sure thing to take a seat on the new, revamped "American Idol" judges' panel, but not any more. A source told People that Lopez had been close to a deal for a permanent judges ... (Source: Buffalo News (blog) 2010-08-12T04:44:08Z)

Prudential profits soar despite failed AIA deal

LONDON (AFP) – British insurance giant Prudential said on Thursday that profits jumped 41 percent in the first half, boosted by soaring sales in Asia, despite its failed bid for AIG's Asian division AIA ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T11:39:18Z)

Lynx sign Whalen to extension

Lindsay Whalen has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. The Lynx traded for Whalen before the season started. The Hutchinson ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-12T20:29:01Z)

Jennifer Lopez Idol Deal Not Dead - Mariah & Shania Twain Backup Choices?

New judge Jennifer Lopez is believed to have been removed as a potential replacement to Simon and Ellen due to her "out of hand" demands. TMZ reported though that the deal isn't over yet and Shania Twain is ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-12T22:45:02Z)

NY woman charged with adultery makes plea deal

(AP) — A married 41-year-old western New York woman charged with adultery after police said she had sex in public has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of public lewdness. Suzanne Corona of Batavia accepted the plea ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-12T11:53:37Z)

It Gets Uglier: Ron Burkle Set for Barnes & Noble Proxy Fight

What a difference a day makes. Late Wednesday, it appeared that Barnes & Noble ( BKS ) and its second-largest shareholder, billionaire Ron Burkle , had set aside longstanding differences and were about to announce a ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-13T00:32:24Z)

Minnesota Lynx sign hometown star Lindsay Whalen to contract extension

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lindsay Whalen has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. The Lynx traded for Whalen before the ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-12T20:29:01Z)

Davenport restaurant ticketed for frog incident

An Iowa restaurant owner says he'll pay a fine after his head chef was videotaped kissing and licking toads in the kitchen. The Scott County Health Department reviewed the video Wednesday and called in the chef and owner ... (Source: WHBF TV 2010-08-12T19:03:07Z)

UK's Prudential Trims Cost of Botched AIA Deal

Insurer Prudential said its failed bid for AIG's Asian unit will cost less than first expected, and confirmed that the bungled takeover attempt has killed its appetite for big M&A deals. The bid for Hong Kong ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-08-12T15:28:22Z)

Darrelle Revis, Jets will keep talk "confidential"

CORTLAND, N.Y. — The negotiations between the Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis are going behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and-forth. The Jets ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-12T21:40:36Z)

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