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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 3:40 pm

AgBank exercises over-allotment in $22 billion IPO: Sources

SHANGHAI: Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) has fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking the total proceeds from the offer to $22.1 billion, making the ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-13T11:52:26Z)

Police Offer $1K Reward In Search For Urn

DALTON, Ga. -- The Dalton Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of a stolen urn and the arrest of the person responsible for the crime. The burglary happened ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Lance Armstrong's lawyers: USADA offering deals to riders who testify

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong 's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-03T08:29:33Z)

Business Wire

XTO Energy Inc. ("XTO"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation ("ExxonMobil") (NYSE: XOM), announced today that the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a "Change of Control Offer ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

Lance Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

A USTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

Chargers LB Merriman signs his $3.2M tender, reports to camp

The San Diego Chargers confirmed that linebacker Shawne Merriman signed his restricted free-agent tender offer Friday and reported to training camp. The one-year tender is worth $3.269 million. Merriman ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

Search resumes for miners feared dead

RENO -- Rescuers searched for a second day Friday for two miners missing and feared dead in a Nevada gold mine where a pipe had broken loose from a wall and severely damaged a cage that was lowering the two men into a ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

Source: AgBank Exercises Greenshoe in $22 Billion IPO

Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) has fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking the total proceeds from the offer to $22.1 billion, making the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-13T12:28:14Z)

Halle Berry Stands Her Ground for Privacy on Her Split from Gabriel Aubry

Celebrities and privacy mix like oil and water at times, making it difficult for them to have any sort of real life of their own. Halle Berry is no exception, having recently split from her partner of five ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

Dalton police offer reward for stolen urn

The Dalton, Ga., Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of a stolen urn and the arrest of the thief. Police believe someone broke into an apartment on Brady ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Chargers LB Merriman signs his $3.2M free-agent tender, reports

The San Diego Chargers confirmed linebacker Shawne Merriman signed his restricted free-agent tender offer Friday and reported to training camp. The one-year tender is worth $3.269 million. Merriman announced ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-13T18:47:37Z)

Isiah Thomas won't return to Knicks as consultant

NEW YORK (AP) — Isiah Thomas wanted to help the New York Knicks achieve the success that never came when he was in charge. He won't do it as a consultant. Not while he is coaching college basketball, anyway ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-08-13T10:05:04Z)

Reward for Stolen Urn

The Dalton Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information about a stolen urn and the arrest of the thief. A department spokesperson says the burglary happened sometime during the night of July ... (Source: WTVC 2010-08-13T20:13:31Z)

Halle Berry Talks About Her Breakup in Vogue Magazine

Halle Berry was interviewed by Vogue magazine for its September issue and opened up about her breakup with long-time boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, who is the father of her daughter Nahla. "By the time [the ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

Herztabletten zum Fastfood-Menü?

McDonald's, Burger King and other fast food outlets should offer diners free drugs to compensate for the risk of heart disease, cardiologists proposed today. If burger joints offered cholesterol-lowering statins ... (Source: ORF 2010-08-12T20:00:23Z)

Cyclists with doping information about Lance Armstrong offered 'sweatheart deals'

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is offering riders who have been caught doping the opportunity to lessen their penalties by testifying against seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. This comes after Floyd ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-11T17:24:05Z)

Telstra Says Buyout Firms to Buy Soufun Shares Not Sold in Initial Offer

Telstra Corp. has reached a deal to sell shares in SouFun to buyout firms General Atlantic and Apax Partners for $810 million if an initial share sale of the China unit isn't completed in 'a specified ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-12T23:27:59Z)

China's AgBank becomes world's biggest IPO

SHANGHAI -- Agricultural Bank of China's (AgBank) initial public offering hit a record US$22.1-billion on Friday, after it exercised an over-allotment option in full, two banking sources said. In a widely expected move ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-08-13T13:39:49Z)

ExxonMobil unit XTO Energy buys $16.8M of its debt

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiary XTO Energy Inc. said Friday that has bought $16.8 million in securities from its debtholders. The offer to buy the 6.25 percent and 7.5 percent senior notes expired at 5 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-13T19:37:44Z)

Halle Berry 'Together Forever' With Gabriel Aubry?

Halle Berry will be "together forever" with Gabriel Aubry. The actress split from the model earlier this year after five years of dating, but the 43-year-old beauty admits they will always be close because of ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T14:44:14Z)

Zeke declines Knicks' offer under pressure

Isiah Thomas is not returning to the Knicks. At least not officially he isn't. Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan said he's disappointed Thomas won't be able to consult for the Knicks, but he "will continue ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-13T06:01:41Z)

Telstra Strikes Deal With Private Equity Firms On SouFun IPO

MELBOURNE -(Dow Jones)- Telstra Corp. ( TLS ) said Friday it has struck a deal with two private equity firms that will see it exit its 51% stake in Chinese real estate advertising website SouFun Holdings Ltd ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-13T01:08:12Z)

Telstra finds buyer for SouFun stake

Vincent Mo, also known as Mo Tianquan, holds 30 per cent of Chinese online property site SouFun. Source: The Australian A CONSORTIUM has made a $US413 million ($461m) offer for Telstra's stake in Chinese online site ... (Source: The Australian 2010-08-13T03:09:53Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (TheStreet) -- Barrick Gold ( Symbol : ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around 1:15 ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

'Statins with your burger?' Doctors want heart pills on menu

Would you like a pill with that? Fast food outlets should offer statins alongside burgers, say top cardiologists. Photograph: Francis Dean/Rex Features McDonald's, Burger King and other fast food outlets should offer ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

Isiah Thomas gives up Knicks' consultant job under pressure

I siah Thomas is not returning to the Knicks. At least not officially he isn't. Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan said he's disappointed Thomas won't be able to consult for the Knicks, but he "will ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-12T07:21:37Z)

XTO Energy Inc. Announces Purchase of $16,835,000 Principal Amount of Its Debt ...

BusinessWire - XTO Energy Inc. ("XTO"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation ("ExxonMobil") (NYSE: XOM), announced today that the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a "Change of ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-13T17:00:15Z)

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman tweets that he's signed contract tender

SAN DIEGO - Shawne Merriman has tweeted that he's signed his contract tender with the San Diego Chargers. Merriman had been staying away from training camp because he apparently wanted assurances he won't be traded this ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

2 missing miners feared dead at Barrick gold mine

RENO — Two missing miners were feared to be dead in an accident Thursday at an underground gold mine that has seen three fatalities over the past 11 years. Barrick Gold Corp. has not confirmed any deaths at the Meikle ... (Source: Lahontan Valley News 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Outlets Should Offer Free Statins With Junk Food Say UK Researchers

Imagine this: order a cheeseburger and fries, and pick up a free cholesterol-busting statin tablet along with the other free condiments, that's what a group of UK researchers suggests you should be able to do ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-08-13T08:53:29Z)

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