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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 2:39 am

MLB Trade Rumors: San Francisco Giants Complete Deal for Jose Guillen

The San Francisco Giants couldn't have had better timing. They completed a trade for Jose Guillen of the Kansas City Royals , just in time for the first game of a three-game set against the NL West-leading San Diego ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-13T22:22:22Z)

Maes beats McInnis to claim GOP gubernatorial primary

DENVER — Upstart candidate Dan Maes shocked former Rep. Scott McInnis on Tuesday to claim the Republican primary election for governor. With 100 percent of precincts in the state reporting, Maes beat McInnis ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-11T13:06:24Z)

Fabricio Werdum out until 2011, no opponent set

Fabricio Werdum apparently will take an extended layoff this fall and winter. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today confirmed to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the heavyweight fighter will be on the bench until ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-10T02:23:20Z)

Kenny Chesney joins Willie Nelson, Neil Young and more for Farm Aid 25

Country superstar Kenny Chesney is among the artists scheduled to join Willie Nelson , Neil Young , John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews at Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America . The 25th annual all-star concert to raise ... (Source: The Tennessean (blog) 2010-08-13T20:13:31Z)

Alistair Overeem vs. Antonio Silva, Middleweight Tournament Likely for Strikeforce in October

With Fabricio Werdum and Fedor Emelianenko likely sidelined until early next year, Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem is expected to fight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in October, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker ... (Source: MMAFrenzy.com 2010-08-11T15:58:11Z)

Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team Roster Announced

CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League,announced Tuesday the 22 players who will represent Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team at the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-04T01:18:52Z)

On this Day in History for August 13

3114 BC – According to the Lounsbury correlation, the start of the Maya calendar. 1516 – The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis recognises Charles's claim to Naples, and Charles recognises ... (Source: ArkansasMatters 2010-08-13T00:10:56Z)

Giants get Guillen in trade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-14T07:04:55Z)

Binghamton area sees dip in home sale prices

The median sales price for existing single-family homes in the Binghamton metropolitan area dropped by 5.9 percent during the second quarter of 2010, a decline that put the region at odds with most areas in ... (Source: Ithaca Journal 2010-08-13T03:02:43Z)

BUYINS.NET: Textainer Group (TGH) Up After BUYINS.NET Report Predicted Strength After ...

Aug 12, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net , a provider of unique trading technologies, released a report on August 11, 2010 at 10:03 am PDT stating that Textainer Group (NYSE: TGH ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-12T20:07:33Z)

McLeod County under severe thunderstorm watch

At 2:36 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch including McLeod County effective until 10 p.m. Minnesota counties included in the watch include: Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue ... (Source: Hutchinson Daily Leader 2010-08-14T03:08:42Z)

B.C. improves to 4-1 at Canada Cup with win over Quebec

KINDERSLEY, - B.C. improved to 4-1 at the Baseball Canada Cup with a 7-2 win over Quebec on Friday night. Dustin Houle was 3-for-3 with two runs scored and for B.C., while Gabriel Fromental-Houle drove in both runs for ... (Source: TSN 2010-08-14T07:12:05Z)

County included in severe-thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

Scott County is included in a severe-thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen. Other counties in the watch include Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth ... (Source: Shakopee Valley News 2010-08-13T20:13:31Z)

Median home prices rise

The median sales price for previously occupied homes rose compared with last year in 100 out of 155 metropolitan areas tracked in the April-to-June quarter, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. That ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-12T05:05:36Z)

Obama to host Ramadan meal Friday: White House

President Barack Obama will Friday join an evening meal to break the daily fast observed by Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, the White House said. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of the White ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-14T05:31:52Z)

Upgrades: KLAC, TGH, MWE

This morning, Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ: KLAC ) from underweight to equal weight as the firm cited valuation. Morgan Stanley feels the impact of market share losses are priced into the stock ... (Source: MarketNewsVideo.com 2010-08-13T19:16:15Z)

HVAC Equipment Markets In Europe – Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK And Poland

These brand-new market analyses give an overview of the actual situation and future outlook of the HVAC equipment markets in Europe. The subjects discussed in the market analyses include e.g.: You can find more ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-13T07:27:35Z)

Tea party favorite Dan Maes upsets former US Rep. Scott McInnis in Colorado GOP gov. primary

DENVER (AP) — Businessman Dan Maes rode support from tea party groups to claim Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis. McInnis, who served six terms in Congress, failed to ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-08-11T07:51:26Z)

Scott County under flash-flood watch until 1 a.m.

A flash-flood watch has been issued for Scott County until 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen. Other counties included in the watch are Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin ... (Source: Shakopee Valley News 2010-08-13T20:13:31Z)

Farm Aid 25 2010: Growing Hope for America Announcement

Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America is coming to Milwaukee's Miller Park on Saturday, October 2, 2010. This short video lists the headliners on Farm Aid's board of directors; Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-08-14T06:43:27Z)

Farm Aid Tickets Go On Sale Saturday

(August 13, 2010)--Tickets for the all-day Farm Ad concert go on sale to the general public tomorrow. Kenny Chesney has been added to the program, along with performers from a range of musical genres including Norah ... (Source: KWTX 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

Obama defends Muslim-Americans at Ramadan dinner attended by Dearborn leader

In detailed remarks, President Barack Obama vigorously defended Muslim-Americans tonight at a Ramadan dinner at the White House and supported the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in lower Manhattan. His talk ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-14T05:53:20Z)

Textainer tops on long-term deal

The container supplier said its Q2 EPS fell 9.2% to 59 cents ex items, topping views by 9 cents. Revenue rose 37% to $74.5 mil, above views. Interest rate swap losses hit the company, but long-term contracts ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T02:05:28Z)

Scott Coker Says Fabricio Werdum is Out Until 2011

No opponent set for his return... Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said today that Fabricio Werdum is out until early 2011, and there is currently no opponent set for his return. "The date is really to be determined because ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-08-10T01:18:54Z)

B.C. hammers Quebec to improve to 3-0 at Canadian Little League Championships

ANCASTER, Ont. - The Little Mountain Mountaineers continue to dominate at the Canadian Little League Championships. The B.C. champions hammered Quebec's Notre Dame de Grace Lynx 16-0 on Tuesday. In their three wins at ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-08-10T18:51:11Z)

English Premier League: Home Groan!!

The World Cup exploits of England this year have been rather dismal. The only teams who have had as much of a dismal campaign as us were France and the 2006 champions - Italy. Both of the aforementioned teams were ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-11T11:54:49Z)

GOP gubernatorial choice a close call

DENVER — Gubernatorial candidates Scott McInnis and Dan Maes battled for last-minute votes Tuesday in a race that has split Colorado's Republican Party and diminished its chances of taking over the governor's ... (Source: ReporterHerald.com 2010-08-11T16:48:18Z)

Royals Send Guillen to Giants

The Kansas City Royals have traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal Friday, hours before the Giants ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-08-14T04:13:07Z)

Obama sends Ramadan wishes

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday offered best wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world as they observe the holy fasting month of Ramadan. An Iraqi vendor holds a plate of dates in central Baghdad ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-14T07:33:33Z)

Incentives boost home prices in most cities

WASHINGTON (AP) - Home prices rose in nearly two-thirds of U.S. cities this spring as buyers took advantage of tax incentives that gave the struggling housing market a temporary jolt. The median sales price ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-12T09:37:37Z)

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