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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 6:40 am

Judge keeps gay marriages on hold in Calif. until at least Aug. 18

Gap to offer shipping to 65 countries by year's end, test international markets for brands - Gap inc. has for the first time offered international shipping to 55 countries, allowing people in Australia, Mexico ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T19:38:55Z)

Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cites Need for New Barnes & Noble Directors

The Yucaipa Companies today announced that it is submitting notice to Barnes & Noble, Inc. that they intend to nominate three directors for election to the Board of Directors at the Company's 2010 Annual Meeting of ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-13T10:19:23Z)

Isabel Bloom Ends Deal With China

"A change of heart. Our customers here are our biggest fans." Donna Young is a designer for Isabel Bloom and studied with her, so she knows how much these handcrafted sculptures mean to the community. Just 4 years ago ... (Source: KWQC 2010-08-12T19:17:26Z)

Isabel Bloom pulls back foreign production

After a four-year relationship with a Chinese manufacturer, all of Isabel Bloom's sculptures are being made in the Quad-Cities again. The Davenport company — founded by its namesake artist Isabel Bloom — announced ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2010-08-12T16:47:07Z)

Lawyer says Iranian woman who faced stoning in adultery case likely tortured into ...

TEHRAN, IRAN — A lawyer for an Iranian woman who had faced death by stoning on an adultery conviction said Thursday he suspects she was tortured into confessing that she was an unwitting accomplice to her husband's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-13T13:18:20Z)

Local Muslims celebrate holy month of Ramadan with families, friends

MUNCIE -- For Solaiman Sajjad, anything is possible with God, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. The president of the Muslim Student Association at Ball State University is as excited about the 30 ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

A.M. Best Affirms Issuer Credit Rating of Maiden Re -- ARI Reinsurance Trust ...

BusinessWire - A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating of "aa" of the Maiden Re -- ARI Reinsurance Trust Agreement (trust) dated January 1, 2010, between Maiden Reinsurance Company (Maiden Re), a corporation ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-12T21:04:49Z)

Voters tap Nathan Deal as GOP's nominee

ATLANTA — As antiestablishment anger swept other parts of the nation, Georgia Republicans tapped an 18-year congressional veteran dogged by ethics allegations as the party's nominee for governor. After a ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-12T04:22:39Z)

Iran Airs Confession of Woman in Stoning Case

TEHRAN, Iran | Iranian state television broadcast a purported confession by a woman who had faced death by stoning on an adultery conviction, a case that has drawn U.S. concern, an offer of asylum from Brazil and ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-13T04:07:09Z)

Dynergy to be acquired by Blackstone Group for $542.7 million plus debt; stock soars ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dynergy Inc. says it plans to be acquired by the Blackstone Group for $542.7 million. Including the assumption of debt, the companies value the deal at $4.7 billion. Dynergy said Friday its ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

Dynegy to be acquired by Blackstone Group for $542.7 million plus debt; stock soars ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dynegy Inc. says it plans to be acquired by the Blackstone Group for $542.7 million. Including the assumption of debt, the companies value the deal at $4.7 billion. Dynegy said Friday its ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

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)

Afghan military operation goes badly wrong: NY Times

WASHINGTON (AFP) – An Afghan operation to flush out Taliban rebels and showcase growing military competence has turned into a debacle, with many troops dead or captured and commanders pleading for help, The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T13:18:20Z)

Afghan Taleban vow to continue attacking NATO during Ramadan - Pakistani paper

Aug 12, 2010 (BBC Monitoring via COMTEX) -- Islamabad: The supply line for Afghanistan-based NATO forces, which has been cut because of devastating floods in Pakistan, may not be restored soon, it was learned on 11 ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-13T02:34:05Z)

Fitch Places Avis on Rating Watch Evolving Following Dollar Thrifty Offer

NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of Avis Budget Group (ABG) on Rating Watch Evolving following ABG's counter offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (DTG) in a ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-07-30T18:21:16Z)

Gap to offer shipping to 65 countries by year's end, test international markets for ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gap inc. has for the first time offered international shipping to 55 countries, allowing people in Australia, Mexico, Brazil to order from its brands and allowing the company to test the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T14:31:06Z)

Hornets deal Darren Collison in four-team trade

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston. The Pacers also announced ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-13T05:40:12Z)

Expect to see a lot more of Nathan Deal in south and middle Georgia

Expect to see a lot of Republican Nathan Deal in south and middle Georgia - including the Savannah area - between now and Nov. 2. That's where Sonny Perdue beat Democrat Roy Barnes - now trying to get his old ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-08-12T04:15:30Z)

TPMDC Morning Roundup

Obama To Sign $600 Million Border Security Bill Friday The Associated Press reports: "Determined to show a commitment to stopping the flow of illegal immigrants, the Senate convened a special session Thursday and passed a ... (Source: TPMDC (blog) 2010-08-13T13:32:39Z)

Barnes or Deal for Georgia Governor -- What's the Difference? Plenty.

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The final phase of the race for Governor of Georgia, which began Wednesday when Nathan Deal became the Republican nominee to face Democrat Roy Barnes, is a classic contrast. Expect Deal to ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-08-12T06:31:30Z)

Earnings schedule for week of Aug. 16

Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week: Monday MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe's Cos. releases financial results. Tuesday NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. releases financial ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T22:16:24Z)

Afghan army's embarrassing failure

An ambitious military operation that Afghan officials had expected to be a sign of their growing military capacity instead turned into an embarrassment, with Taliban fighters battering an Afghan battalion in a ... (Source: American Thinker 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

'Isabel Bloom' production come back to the QC

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Production of a hometown favorite is returning to its original home in the Quad Cities. Davenport based Isabel Bloom is cutting ties with a Chinese manufacturer which has produced a line of sculptures ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-08-13T00:39:34Z)

Petraeus hedges on Obama's promise of transition away from US Afghan mission by July ...

WASHINGTON - The new U.S. commander in Afghanistan says the goal of starting an American pullback by July 2011 will depend on conditions at the time. In an interview taped for NBC's "Meet the Press" this ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-13T11:23:48Z)

Fitch Affirms Progressive's IDR at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

--Junior subordinated debt 'BBB+'. Fitch has also affirmed Progressive's operating subsidiaries Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'AA'. A complete list of affected ratings follows the end of the release. The ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

NBA: Ex-Warrior Troy Murphy traded by Indiana Pacers to New Jersey Nets in deal ...

New Jersey acquired former Warriors forward Troy Murphy from Indiana as part of a four-team trade. The Pacers acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans on Wednesday. The ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-12T04:29:49Z)

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, Woman Who Faced Stoning Death, 'Confesses' On Iranian ...

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state television broadcast a purported confession by a woman who had faced death by stoning for adultery, a case that has drawn U.S. concern, an offer of asylum from Brazil and international ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-12T15:21:13Z)

Barnes & Noble: No agreement with Yucaipa

NEW YORK - 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: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-12T17:15:45Z)

Pacers trade Troy Murphy, acquire Darren Collison and James Posey

The Indiana Pacers have traded forward Troy Murphy to the New Jersey Nets in a four-team, five-player deal, according to people familiar with the discussion. • Size: 6-0, 160 pounds. • College: UCLA ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-11T21:27:28Z)

Dynegy to be acquired by Blackstone for $542.7M

Dynegy Inc. says it plans to be acquired by the Blackstone Group for $542.7 million. Including the assumption of debt, the companies value the deal at $4.7 billion. Dynegy said Friday its shareholders would receive $4.50 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-13T12:49:42Z)

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