Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 10:40 pm

Rams: Deal for running back Brian Westbrook not close

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Kevin Demoff, vice president of football operations, said before Saturday night's ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-15T00:15:43Z)

Kindly tell sibling you can't help him out

DEAR DAVE: What's the best way to respond to a sibling who continually makes poor choices with money and often asks to borrow money? I don't want to be heartless, but this sibling is out of control asking for money ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-16T05:00:51Z)

Dave Ramsey: Sibling constantly wants to borrow money

Q: What's the best way to respond to a sibling who continually makes poor choices with money and often asks to borrow money? I don't want to be heartless, but they're out of control asking for money anytime ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-16T04:03:35Z)

How to deal with sibling's money issues

Dear Dave, What's the best way to respond to a sibling who continually makes poor choices with money and often asks to borrow money? I don't want to be heartless, but they're out of control asking for money anytime they ... (Source: Hawk Eye 2010-08-15T16:36:24Z)

FHP: Heat forward Udonis Haslem arrested on marijuana possession

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested on a charge of marijuana possession Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The arrest came during a traffic stop in Miami-Dade County along the ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-16T00:43:10Z)

REDSKINS NOTEBOOK Johnson waits for his chance with offense

--Running back Larry Johnson doesn't mind that he didn't play in the Washington Redskins' preseason opener on Friday. He's content waiting his turn to make his mark in the team's crowded backfield, especially because he ... (Source: Free Lance-Star 2010-08-16T04:39:23Z)

Stephen Strasburg calls out Nats' pick

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals ' Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for fellow No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper: "If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here." If he doesn't want to play here ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-16T04:10:45Z)

Aviva chiefs slammed for withholding RSA bid details

Leading shareholders in insurance group Aviva have criticized the company's management for withholding details of RSA's £5b bid for its general insurance business. The surprise offer was rejected last month after ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-08-16T01:40:26Z)

Long road for 'Scott Pilgrim'

When "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" arrived on movie screens Friday, it marked the end of a long odyssey for filmmaker Edgar Wright. The director and co-writer of the beloved 2004 zom-rom-com (zombie romantic ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-16T05:00:51Z)

A charmer, 'Scott Pilgrim' certainly knows how to entertain a crowd (video)

MOVIE REVIEW-Title: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"-Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin-Director: Edgar Wright-Rating: PG-13-Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-16T05:15:10Z)

Dress your iPhone with fashionable apps

Your iPhone won't get you dressed in the morning but it can certainly help. Fashion apps for the popular phone are multiplying almost daily, with entries from major designers, retailers and magazines, among ... (Source: Norwalk Reflector 2010-08-16T05:00:51Z)

Leafs Want Top Talent If They Decide To Deal Kaberle

Toronto, ON, Canada (AHN) - Defenseman Tomas Kaberle will remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, at least for now, general manager Brian Burke told a local radio station Friday. Burke told Toronto sports radio station Fan ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-13T23:41:06Z)

Deadline passes without Kaberle deal for Burke, Maple Leafs

Depending on how you feel about the man and his team, Brian Burke's steadfast refusal to move Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle (notes) in a salary dump for far-less-than-equal value is either entirely ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T23:56:37Z)

UAW halts giveback vote on Indy GM plant

August 15, 2010 (INDIANAPOLIS) -- The United Auto Workers union has decided not to go ahead with a vote on a new wage-cutting contract for a General Motors Co. stamping plant facing sale. UAW Local 23 bargaining chairman ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

Aviva investor says saw synergies in RSA deal

LONDON (Reuters) – One investor in Aviva (AV.L), which recently rejected a 5 billion pound bid for its general insurance unit from RSA (RSA.L), said there were potential synergies in a deal of that nature ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-15T22:27:09Z)

'Expendables' fights way to top spot at B.O.

Femme auds powered the weekend's domestic box office, expanding Lionsgate's "The Expendables" beyond its expected core male demo to help claim a chart-topping estimated $35 million at 3,270 locations. The ... (Source: Variety 2010-08-16T00:50:19Z)

Fhp: Haslem Cited After Miami-Dade Traffic Stop, Bkn

MIAMI (AP) The Florida Highway Patrol says Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested on a drug charge following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop in Miami-Dade County. FHP spokesman Sgt. Mark Wysocky said ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-16T00:28:51Z)

Not a bad way to start

Ryan Torain and the Redskins mauled the Bills in their preseason opener, but many of their top players downplayed the victory. (Rob Carr/AP) Still, Redskins refuse to put a lot of stock into blowout victory The win ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-15T02:31:43Z)

Fashion phone

Your iPhone won't get you dressed in the morning — but it can certainly help. Fashion apps for the popular phone are multiplying almost daily, with entries from major designers, retailers and magazines ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-16T05:00:51Z)

Maple Leafs GM unable to deal Kaberle

The clock struck midnight Monday and Tomas Kaberle (notes) remained a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs . General manager Brian Burke has been unable to find a trade partner since a no-trade window in the veteran ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T23:56:37Z)

BBC: Union and BAA set for talks to avert airports strike

London. Talks are due to begin later at the conciliation service Acas in an attempt to avert a strike that could close six UK airports later this month, BBC informs. The Acas-backed talks between BAA and the Unite union ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-08-16T04:46:32Z)

BAA and Unite press for amicable pay deal

BAA and the Unite union will meet on Monday in an effort to forge a deal that would avert a potentially crippling strike by airport workers. Staff working for BAA, the owner of six airports including Heathrow ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-15T19:06:43Z)

iPhone apps offer personal styling, discounts

Fashion apps for the iPhone are multiplying almost daily, with entries from major designers, retailers and magazines, among others. A quick search for the word "fashion" in the iTunes store reveals more than 550 apps ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-08-15T04:33:25Z)

Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign ...

And does his wide-ranging direct influence which extends from the top of the organization to the bottom - from owner Ted Lerner through General Manager Mike Rizzo to Manager Jim Riggleman to key Nats like Stephen ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

From one No. 1 to another, Strasburg urges Harper to sign deal 'if he wants to play ...

WASHINGTON – Former top overall pick Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper, who has yet to reach a contract agreement with the Washington Nationals as the deadline ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-15T22:12:50Z)

FHP: Haslem Cited After Miami Traffic Stop

MIAMI -- Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested Sunday for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in Miami-Dade County. Haslem, 30, was stopped in a 2008 Mercedes around 3:05 p.m. going eastbound on ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

Planned UAW vote on concessions deal canceled at up-for-sale GM stamping plant in ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has decided not to go ahead with a vote on a new wage-cutting contract for a General Motors Co. stamping plant in Indianapolis that is facing sale. UAW Local ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-15T23:31:35Z)

UAW halts vote on giveback deal at Indy GM plant

INDIANAPOLIS—The United Auto Workers union has decided not to go ahead with a vote on a new wage-cutting contract for a General Motors Co. stamping plant in Indianapolis that is facing sale. UAW Local 23 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-15T23:31:35Z)

Pressure over rejected Aviva bid

after details of RSA's interest emerged in the media. One of the company's largest shareholders told the Sunday Telegraph that an offer of such significance should always be discussed with investors. "I personally don't ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-08-15T17:26:30Z)

Union files charges against Teamsters

Members of the Professional Office Workers, an independent union made up of staff professionals working in the union hall of the Teamsters Local 377, have filed labor charges against the local. The office ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-16T04:39:23Z)

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