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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 5:40 am

MagicJack Company To Offer Free Calls

The company behind the magicJack, the Internet phone gadget advertised on television, will soon be offering free phone calls from devices such as computers, smartphones and tablet PCs, such as the iPad ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-15T11:28:35Z)

KU receivers offer mixed bag of talent, experience; but which will shine brightest in 2010?

Kansas University football coach Turner Gill, on Monday, made no secret about the way he feels about his wide receivers. "We have a solid receiving corps, I can say that," Gill told the media during KU's annual ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-12T00:19:16Z)

Ramadan has some high-school teams out after dark

Ramadan has some high-school teams out after dark Tom Markowski / The Detroit News Dearborn-- Ramadan arrived Wednesday for those of the Islamic faith. Because most Muslims fast from sun up until sun down during ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-13T05:04:25Z)

Aviva says RSA offer not in shareholder interest

Insurer Aviva PLC said Monday it rejected a 5 billion pound ($7.8 billion) cash offer from rival RSA Insurance Group PLC for some of its general insurance businesses because the deal wasn't in the best interest of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T11:56:02Z)

KU receivers in flux

LAWRENCE — Daymond Patterson and Bradley McDougald are the most unusual kind of wide receivers, because they are both defensive backs. Or they were defensive backs anyway, but they are receivers now, which ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2010-08-15T23:24:25Z)

ResCare (RSCR) Receives Purchase Proposal from Onex for $12.60/Share

ResCare, Inc. (Nasdaq: RSCR ) announced today that it has received a proposal from Onex Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of ResCare not owned by affiliates of Onex for $12.60 per share ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-16T11:27:24Z)

College students should find academic bang for their buck

NEW YORK — It is generally true that you get what you pay for, but not necessarily when it comes to higher education. A new study scheduled for release Monday about the value of a college education, at least ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-16T05:58:07Z)

Colleges fail to offer 'basics'

NEW YORK — It is generally true that you get what you pay for, but not necessarily when it comes to higher education. A new study scheduled for release today about the value of a college education, at least ... (Source: Leaf Chronicle 2010-08-16T10:08:40Z)

China AgBank raises record $22.1 billion from IPO

BEIJING (MarketWatch) -- Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. (1288.HK, 601288.SH) fully exercised the over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, bringing the total amount raised ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-16T03:42:07Z)

Source: AgBank Exercises Greenshoe in $22 Billion IPO

Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) has fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking the total proceeds from the offer to $22.1 billion, making the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-13T12:28:14Z)

Company behind magicJack to banish calling costs

The company behind the magicJack, the Internet phone gadget heavily advertised on television, has another trick up its sleeve: free phone calls from computers, smart phones and iPads. The cost of phone calls ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-16T09:18:33Z)

World Diamond Trading Group Bans Zimbabwe Stones, AF

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) One of the world's largest diamond trading networks says it will expel members who knowingly trade Zimbabwean stones tainted by allegations of killings and human rights abuses. The U.S ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-16T11:41:43Z)

Netanyahu: No Preconditions Period

JERUSALEM, Israel - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not changed his stance on the Palestinian Authority's list of preconditions for entering into direct talks. That hasn't changed despite the Quartet's plan ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-08-16T12:10:21Z)

Zimbabwe : Diamond Buyers Urged to Boycott Chiadzwa Stones

An international network of diamond buyers and suppliers has urged diamond buyers to boycott stones from the controversial Chiadzwa diamond fields, warnings its members they will be blacklisted if they offer ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-08-13T22:29:31Z)

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK: Israel balks at conditions for restarting talks

Israel will not accept conditions for resuming direct negotiations with the Palestinians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Cabinet ministers affirmed in a meeting late Sunday, reflecting a hard line ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-16T07:09:42Z)

New KU receivers catching on

LAWRENCE — Before Dezmon Briscoe and Kerry Meier started catching passes for Kansas in 2007, it didn't mean very much to say you were a Jayhawk wide receiver. KU had just two 1,000-yard receiving seasons in ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-15T05:02:03Z)

Aviva Confirms Rejection Of RSA Offer - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Following a recent press speculation regarding a proposal from RSA, British insurance provider Aviva PLC (AV: News ,AV.L: News ) confirmed that its board has rejected the RSA Insurance Group Plc's (RSA: News ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T07:52:39Z)

Company behind magicJack banishes calling costs with new software

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ The company behind the magicJack, the Internet phone gadget heavily advertised on television, has another trick up its sleeve: free phone calls ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-14T08:59:27Z)

Diamond buyers urged to boycott Chiadzwa stones

An international network of diamond buyers and suppliers has urged diamond buyers to boycott stones from the controversial Chiadzwa diamond fields, warnings its members they will be blacklisted if they offer the gems for ... (Source: SW Radio Africa 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Study reports bang for college buck

NEW YORK - It is generally true that you get what you pay for, but not necessarily when it comes to higher education. A new study scheduled for release today about the value of a college education, at least when it comes ... (Source: Times Daily 2010-08-16T09:25:43Z)

AgBank confirms greenshoe as IPO hits record $22.1 billion

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) said on Sunday it had fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking total proceeds from the offer to $22 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T12:04:23Z)

ResCare Receives $12.60 Per Share Takeover Offer From Onex Corp. - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Human service company ResCare Inc. (RSCR: News ) announced Monday that it has received a proposal from the Toronto-based investment firm Onex Corp.(OCX.TO: News ) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T11:41:43Z)

'Melo Mulls Nuggets Extension Offer

Highlands Ranch, CO, United States (AHN) - Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony is reportedly weighing his options on whether or not to sign the team's extension offer. The Nuggets placed a $65 million, three-year ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-16T02:52:01Z)

Aviva officially rejects RSA offer

Insurer Aviva PLC has officially rejected a 5 billion pound ($7.8 billion) cash offer from rival RSA Insurance Group PLC for the bulk of its general insurance businesses in Britain, Ireland and Canada. In a statement ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T08:57:05Z)

Obama's envoy to Muslim world talks in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - President Barack Obama's liaison to the Muslim world discusses U.S. foreign policy at a Ramadan event in suburban Detroit. Rashad Hussain speaks at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn on ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-08-15T10:52:48Z)

Rescare Receives Acquisition Proposal From Onex Corporation

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResCare, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSCR) announced today that it has received a proposal from Onex Corporation ("Onex") to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T11:41:43Z)

Carmelo Anthony weighing Denver Nuggets' extension offer

HIGHLANDS RANCH — Carmelo Anthony's whirlwind summer tour stopped in Denver on Saturday — Highlands Ranch, actually — where his annual basketball camp finished a successful day. But the buzz behind the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

Rashad Hussain, Obama's envoy to Muslim world, talks in Dearborn

President Barack Obama's liaison to the Muslim world discusses U.S. foreign policy at a Ramadan event in suburban Detroit. Rashad Hussain speaks at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn on Sunday. The ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-15T18:30:56Z)

Basketball Capsules: U.S. shows speed, shooting in scrimmage with China

NEW YORK (AP) — Short on size, the United States showed off a surplus of speed. Danny Granger scored 22 points and the Americans sprinted past China 98-51 in a scrimmage Saturday at Madison Square Garden. On ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-15T11:35:45Z)

Report: Israel to offer Palestinians 90 per cent of West Bank

Cairo - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would offer an interim agreement to withdraw from 90 per cent of the occupied West Bank in direct negotiations with the Palestinians, a regional daily reported ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-13T09:07:48Z)

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