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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 4:40 am

Rambus, Nvidia Reach Patent License Deal

Law360, New York (August 13, 2010) -- Rambus Inc. has agreed to grant Nvidia Corp. a patent license to use certain memory controllers, bringing to a close more than 18 months of litigation before the U.S. International ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-13T23:12:28Z)

Disaster raises fears of Pakistan coup

McClatchy Newspapers, ISLAMABAD — The humanitarian and economic disaster caused by the worst floods in Pakistan's history could spark political unrest that could destabilize the government, dealing a major ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-14T10:53:59Z)

Tom Vilsack in context

Over the years, reporters learn that there are a relative handful of the public officials with whom we deal who can be counted on to expand our understanding of events. These are the men and women who have probed deeply ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T07:09:42Z)

Liverpool takeover saga rumbles on as Syrian Yahya Kirdi emerges as front runner ahead of Kenny ...

Liverpool 's topsy-turvey summer took a has taken a twist after a rival consortium to Chinese entrepreneur Kenny Huang are claiming they are close to sealing a deal to buy the club. Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi, who ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-08-04T15:16:23Z)

Aviva Says RSA Offer for Some Units Wasn't in Shareholders' Best Interests

Aviva Plc , Britain's second-biggest insurer, said it rejected a 5 billion-pound ($7.8 billion) bid for its general insurance businesses in the U.K., Canada and Ireland because the deal wasn't in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-16T07:02:33Z)

Aviva Says RSA Bid Wasn't in Shareholders' Interests

Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Aviva Plc, Britain's second-biggest insurer, said it rejected a 5 billion-pound ($7.8 billion) bid for its general insurance businesses in the U.K., Canada and Ireland because the deal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-16T06:48:14Z)

Chemical spill at Viacom building in Times Square causes chaos

A spill of cleaning fluid in a Times Square building sparked a large-scale response from New York's fire department, causing chaos in the popular tourist area Sunday night. Traffic was diverted while the hydrogen ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-16T09:54:21Z)

Yahya Kirdi says Liverpool deal close

LONDON -- A Canadian-based consortium led by a Syrian businessman said Wednesday that it is close to buying Liverpool from the club's American owners. The statement from Yahya Kirdi, who is representing a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T16:20:49Z)

Aviva Confirms Rejection Of RSA's GBP 5 Bln Acquisition Bid - Update

(RTTNews) - British insurance provider Aviva plc (AV: News ,AV.L: News ) Monday confirmed the receipt and subsequent rejection of a conditional proposal from its market rival RSA Insurance Group plc (RSA: News ,RSA.L ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T11:05:56Z)

Cleveland Indians blow out Seattle Mariners

CLEVELAND -- Travis Hafner preferred facing hard-throwing Felix Hernandez to a rehab assignment in the minors. Maybe not a smart move, but gutsy. Hernandez (8-10) walked Shin-Soo Choo to get to Hafner with the ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-08-16T10:51:37Z)

U.N. chief, visiting Pakistan, aghast at suffering

ISLAMABAD — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday he has never seen anything like the flood disaster in Pakistan after surveying the devastation and urged foreign donors to speed up assistance to the 20 ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-16T10:58:46Z)

S.Africa's Aspen up on $800 mln Sigma deal

JOHANNESBURG Aug 16 (Reuters) - Shares of South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare ( APNJ.J ) rose more than 2 percent on Monday, after it said it would buy the drugmaking arm of Australia's Sigma Pharmaceuticals ( SIP ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-16T08:14:08Z)

Strasburg tells No. 1 pick Harper to sign with Nats

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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." Just like Strasburg a year ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-16T08:57:05Z)

Largely unknown, exceptional public servant

Reporters learn that there are a relative handful of the public officials with whom we deal who can be counted on to expand our understanding of events. These are the men and women who have probed deeply into ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-16T09:18:33Z)

SA's Aspen up on $900 Sigma deal

Shares of South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare have risen more than 2% this morning, after it said it would buy the drugmaking arm of Australia's Sigma Pharmaceuticals. The $804 million deal will give Aspen about a ... (Source: Business Day South Africa 2010-08-16T08:57:05Z)

Nats, Harper near deadline for deal

WASHINGTON — Just like Stephen Strasburg a year ago, it appears that Bryce Harper and the Nationals will come down to the midnight Monday deadline in an attempt to reach a contract agreement. Harper, a 17 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-16T07:02:33Z)

Hafner's grand slam helps Indians beat Mariners 9-1

CLEVELAND - Travis Hafner preferred facing hard-throwing Felix Hernandez to a rehab assignment in the minors. Maybe not a smart move, but gutsy. Hernandez (8-10) walked Shin-Soo Choo to get to Hafner with the bases ... (Source: NWCN 2010-08-16T08:14:08Z)

Live Nation signs deal to rename Broadway's former Hilton Theatre as Foxwoods Theatre

NEW YORK (AP) — Concert promoter and ticket-seller Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has granted Foxwoods Resort Casino exclusive rights to rename the former Hilton Theatre on Broadway in New York City's Times ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-09T17:04:59Z)

Rambus, Nvidia Shares Rise As They Sign Patent License Deal - Update

(RTTNews) - Chip interface technology developer Rambus Inc. (RMBS: News ) Friday said it has signed a patent license deal with Nvidia Corp. (NVDA: News ), effective August 12, which covers certain of its memory ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-13T15:12:52Z)

Pakistan crisis raises fears of destabilization

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The humanitarian and economic disaster caused by the worst floods in Pakistan's history could spark political unrest that could destabilize the government, which would deal a major blow ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

Vilsack focuses on rural America

WASHINGTON — Over the years, reporters learn that there are a relative handful of the public officials with whom we deal who can be counted on to expand our understanding of events. These are the men and ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-16T05:36:39Z)

Foxwoods inks naming rights deal for Broadway theater

T he Hilton Theatre on Broadway's historic 42nd Street in New York's Times Square has been renamed the Foxwoods Theatre. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Live Nation have reached a multi-year agreement that ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T18:59:31Z)

Nvidia Signs Memory License Deal With Rambus

Rambus and Nvidia lsat week announced they have signed a patent license agreement related to certain memory controllers. Under the agreement, Rambus has granted Nvidia a patent license for certain memory controllers at a ... (Source: Toms Hardware 2010-08-16T11:05:56Z)

UN Chief: Never Seen Anything Like Pakistan Floods

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he has never seen anything like the flood disaster in Pakistan, and urged foreign donors to speed up assistance to the 20 million people affected. U.N. Secretary-General ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-16T09:40:02Z)

Flood crisis raises fear of Pakistan's collapse

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The humanitarian and economic disaster caused by the worst floods in Pakistan's history could spark political unrest and destabilize the government, dealing a major blow to the Obama ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-15T23:24:25Z)

Baseball: From one No.1 pick to another

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." Just like Strasburg a ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-16T08:21:17Z)

Aspen Pharmacare Agrees to Buy Sigma's Generic-Drug Unit for $799 Million

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. agreed to buy the drugs unit of Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for A$900 million ($799 million) to gain assets from a company that's lost about half its value in the past year ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-16T05:29:29Z)

Indians notes: Hafner slams his way back into lineup (with video)

Pronk is back. The Indians, prior to Sunday's game, activated designated hitter Travis Hafner from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Jordan Brown to Triple-A Columbus. Hafner had been on the DL ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-08-16T10:44:27Z)

Pakistan warns of more floods as millions affected

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon talks to children at a camp during his visit to flood affected areas in Muzaffargarh, in central Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010.. Ban says he has never seen a disaster as bad as the ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-16T06:55:23Z)

RBS preparing to take control of Liverpool FC: report

LONDON (AFP) – The Royal Bank of Scotland is preparing to take over Liverpool Football Club as the search for a buyer looks increasingly likely to end in failure, a newspaper reported Sunday. Negotiations ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-15T04:04:47Z)

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