Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 6:41 pm

Russia's Severstal U.S. mills up for sale: report

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Severstal <CHMF.MM>, Russia's largest steelmaker, has put some of its loss-making U.S. mills for sale, several sources told American Metal Market in an article posted on its website. The report stated ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T08:26:02Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

No worries as Schwarzenegger hits Vegas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - How is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger killing time between budget negotiations? Vegas, baby! Schwarzenegger said "Hasta la vista" to his day job for a few hours Wednesday, jetting off to Las Vegas to ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-08-13T13:39:49Z)

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)

U.K. Stocks Advance, Paring Weekly Decline; Aviva Shares Jump

Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks advanced, trimming the FTSE 100 Index's weekly decline, as an increase in U.S. consumer sentiment outweighed lingering concern that Europe's debt crisis may put the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

UK's Vedanta Resources in talks to buy controlling stake in Cairn India

Vedanta Resources Plc, a UK-based India -focused miner is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Cairn India for about $8 billion to $8.5 billion (400 billion rupees). The deal is likely to be announced on ... (Source: IBTimes 2010-08-13T12:49:42Z)

Sound Off: Scott Pilgrim vs the World - What Did You Think?

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's here, it's finally here, after so many years of waiting! Edgar Wright's epicly epic adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved comic book series Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-13T23:26:47Z)

No budget? No worries as Schwarzenegger hits Vegas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - How is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger killing time between budget negotiations? Vegas, baby! Schwarzenegger said "Hasta la vista" to his day job for a few hours Wednesday, jetting off to ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

Nate Montana tries to make own name at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nate Montana is trying to carve out his own path to success at Notre Dame. The son of former Irish quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana is trying to win the backup role to Dayne Crist ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-08-13T19:44:53Z)

It's worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You will believe that Michael Cera can kick some serious ass. Seriously. The wispy ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-13T20:34:59Z)

Bicycle Floyd Landis once crashed in mountain race sells for $5 at Kentucky yard sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T21:53:44Z)

Woman Accused Of 2 DUI Crashes In 3 Days

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Clark County authorities say a Battle Ground driver was arrested twice this week following collisions in which she was under the influence of prescription drugs. Sheriff's Sgt. Scott Schanaker said ... (Source: KIRO-TV 2010-08-13T21:53:44Z)

Irish Will Try to Tap a Famous Bloodline

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The questions about his famous father do not come nearly as often these days for Nate Montana as he tries to carve out his own path at Notre Dame . Interviews, insight and analysis ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-14T00:31:13Z)

Bike sold For $5 In Yard Sale In Owen County Once Belonged To Landis

(AP) - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard sale in Owenton ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T21:17:56Z)

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - 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 ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-12T15:57:00Z)

Ragone back with Irish after bout with heat illness

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As the practice gates swung open Friday, Mike Ragone sat on a bench in a gray shirt and blue shorts. And even though the Notre Dame tight end likely wished he could practice, a bleacher ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T01:28:29Z)

Schwarzenegger takes break from capital duties to meet Stallone for 'Expendables ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — How is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger killing time between budget negotiations? Vegas, baby! Schwarzenegger said "Hasta la vista" to his day job for a few hours Wednesday, jetting off to Las Vegas to ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-13T14:58:33Z)

Mlb Owners Approve Sale of Texas Rangers, Bba

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Major League Baseball owners today approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale was ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-13T05:04:25Z)

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE ANIMATION

With the release of Edgar Wright's highly anticipated adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" just over a week away, Universal Studios has announced that an animated short called "Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: CRAVE ONLINE 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

Davenport chef in trouble for video antics

The Scott County Health Department is hopping mad at a local chef who licked toads in his restaurant kitchen — and is seen doing so on YouTube. Health inspectors have fined the owner of Davenport's Osaka ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-08-12T14:38:16Z)

Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks

MUMBAI: Shares of Cairn India Ltd on Friday climbed over 5 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 358 on the BSE amid reports that Vedanta Resources is in talks to buy a majority stake in the subsidiary of UK-based Cairn ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-13T14:51:24Z)

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Texas Rangers to group led by Hall of Famer ...

FILE - This Aug. 5, 2010, file photo shows Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan smilingduring a news conference, in Arlington, Tex. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

Elvis Presley Enterprises on sale again

CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time, thousands of Elvis fans have descended on ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-13T05:11:34Z)

People,Places and Things

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises , is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

Washington woman accused of 2 DUI crashes in 3 days

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark County authorities say a Battle Ground driver was arrested twice this week following collisions in which she was under the influence of prescription drugs. Sheriff's Sgt. Scott ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-13T22:22:22Z)

Battle Ground woman accused of two DUI crashes in three days

VANCOUVER -- Clark County authorities say a Battle Ground driver was arrested twice this week after collisions in which she was under the influence of prescription drugs. Sheriff's Sgt. Scott Schanaker said ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-14T00:38:22Z)

Lucrative Elvis business considers 2 offers to buy it

MEMPHIS — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the American Idol television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-13T07:13:16Z)

Sparrows Point for sale, plans to idle operations

Russian steel company Severstal is looking for a buyer for the Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore County and its other financially strapped U.S. plants, according to union officials. The news comes as ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-13T10:19:23Z)

Townhall News MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers

Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg have no more courtrooms to enter, no more briefs to file, no more bidding wars to win. At long last, their pursuit of the Texas Rangers is over, and both are breathing big sighs ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-13T07:13:16Z)

Sale of Severstal Wheeling, other plants sought

August 12, 2010 · The United Steelworkers union said it is working with Russian steelmaker Severstal to find a buyer for Severstal's plants in Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio. A spokesman in Washington said ... (Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting 2010-08-12T20:57:39Z)

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