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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 11:39 pm

Gabon signs $US4.5bn in deals with India, Singapore

LIBREVILLE - Gabon has signed $US4.5 billion ($A5.04 billion) worth of deals with companies from India and Singapore in a bid to revamp infrastructure, improve living standards and diversify the economy of a nation with ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-08-16T01:04:38Z)

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)

Gabon inks US$4.5 bil. in deals with India, Singapore for infrastructure

LIBREVILLE -- Gabon signed Saturday US$4.5 billion in contracts with Indian and Singaporean companies for infrastructure projects, the president's office said in a statement. "On the eve of the festivities celebrating ... (Source: China Post 2010-08-16T05:08:01Z)

Ickey Woods' son has died

A teenage son of former Cincinnati Bengals running back Ickey Woods has died at an area hospital after suffering an asthma attack. Princeton High School Athletic Director Scott Kaufman says Elbert Jovante Woods passed ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T15:17:39Z)

Former Bengal's Son Dies After Asthma Attack

WLWT.com Princeton High School officials said Jovante Woods, the son of a former Cincinnati Bengal, passed away after suffering an asthma attack. Athletic Director Scott Kaufman said Woods died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T16:14:55Z)

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)

Strasburg: Harper doesn't need my advice

WASHINGTON -- The deadline for the Nationals to sign their 2010 Draft picks is Monday at midnight ET. The biggest name is their first overall pick, outfielder Bryce Harper. Last year's first-round pick ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-16T06:19:36Z)

Barrick releases mine victims' names

ELKO — Barrick Gold of North America late Saturday released the names of the two miners who died at the underground Meikle Mine — Daniel Patrick Noel, 47, and Ethan Joel Schorr, 38, both of Spring Creek. Noel and ... (Source: Elko Daily Free Press 2010-08-16T05:43:48Z)

Rescue Crews Continue Search For Missing Woman

WLKY.com Family members and friends held a vigil for a missing southern Indiana woman on Saturday night. Scott County deputies said Nina Keown disappeared a week ago near the intersection of state Road 3 and Plymouth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T01:40:26Z)

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)

Prominent Democrats want Kennedy's widow to run for his Senate seat

Nearly one year after Edward M. Kennedy 's death, prominent Democrats in Washington and Massachusetts are promoting his widow as the party's best shot at winning back the Senate seat he held for nearly five ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T02:59:10Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio Not Sure About Marrying

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is keeping himself away from marrying after seeing series of failed marriages of his close friends including, Kate Winslet. The actor admitted that currently he has no plans to enter the wedlock ... (Source: indiaserver.com 2010-08-16T06:12:26Z)

10 Thoughts on WWE Summerslam 2010 feat. WWE vs Nexus, Orton vs Sheamus, Daniel Bryan ...

Hello all of you people! This will not be a normal 10 Thoughts column, since I did not view the show on pay per view, but rather saw it live from Staples Center in LA. To see some of my live coverage, and an ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-08-16T05:22:20Z)

Former Bengal Ickey Woods' Son Dies After Asthma Attack

Cincinnati, OH, United States (AHN) - Tragedy struck the family of former Cncinnati Bengal running back Ickey Woods Sunday when his 16-year-old son died following an asthma attack Wednesday. Elbert Jovante Woods, a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-15T22:55:47Z)

SummerSlam 2010 Results

Kane is backstage with a casket and says that tonight he'll shut Mysterio in the casket and end his existence. Sheamus comes up and says the casket is too big for Mysterio but is big enough for who he's facing ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-16T04:53:42Z)

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)

Summerslam 2010 Results: Some Thoughts

times, but to no prevail. The final time Kane opened up the coffin, the Undertaker was in it, and he came out and looked as if he was going to attack Mysterio, but instead he went after Kane. Kane actually ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-16T05:15:10Z)

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)

Sheriff: Human remains found in Nevada mine shaft

By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press Writer RENO, Nev. (AP) - Searchers have found human remains believed to be those of two missing miners at the bottom of a gold mine shaft in northern Nevada, authorities said Saturday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T05:15:10Z)

Gabon signs $4.5 bln in deals with India, Singapore

LIBREVILLE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Gabon has signed $4.5 billion worth of deals with companies from India and Singapore in a bid to revamp infrastructure, improve living standards and diversify the economy of a ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-15T19:56:50Z)

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)

Vigil held for ATV crash victim

Dozens gathered together Sunday night to remember Rebecca Adam's 8 year-old daughter Destiny Haney. Haney died Saturday afternoon in an ATV accident at her brother's birthday party in Scott County. "She was loved by so ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-16T03:20:38Z)

Some Democratic Leaders Want Vicki Kennedy to Challenge Scott Brown in 2012

Some Democratic party leaders in Washington and Massachusetts are already pushing for Vicki Kennedy. the wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, to challenge Republican Scott Brown when he comes up for re ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-08-12T23:56:37Z)

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)

Leonardo DiCaprio unsure he'll ever marry

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is dating model Bar Rafaeli, admits that he's not sure if he would ever marry. The Inception star, whose close friend Kate Winslet split from director husband Sam Mendes soon after the three ... (Source: Sify 2010-08-16T06:05:17Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio: Reasons why he may never Marry

Inception and Titanic heart throb Leonardo DiCaprio is not an unheard name. Travel to any nook of the globe and you shall find gals fantasising about their Jack Dawson. One click of his fingers has the power to bring ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-15T15:03:20Z)

Kennedy urged to 'win back' Senate

WASHINGTON — Nearly one year after Sen. Edward Kennedy's death, prominent Democrats in Washington and Massachusetts are promoting his widow as the party's best shot at winning back the Senate seat he held for nearly ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-16T06:12:26Z)

Search continues for missing Scott County woman

The search continued Thursday for a 26-year-old Scott County woman who has been missing since last Saturday night. Nina Keown was reportedly last seen walking along Plymouth Road at Ind. 3 in the Lexington ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-12T21:33:27Z)

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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)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

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