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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 6:39 am

FDA OK's new emergency contraceptive

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials yesterday approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than the current leading drug on the market. The pill ella from HRA Pharma reduces the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-14T12:34:12Z)

Kourtney Kardashian's Boyfriend Scott Disick to Therapy?

Scott was seen on the show punching through a mirror, injuring himself so badly he needed surgery. Afterwards, Kourtney left their Miami home with their seven-month-old son Mason and returned to her family's house in Los ... (Source: National Ledger 2010-08-07T14:44:12Z)

RSA Confirms, Defends Its Offer For Aviva Units

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- RSA Insurance Group PLC (RSA.LN) Monday confirmed that it had made a GBP5 billion proposal to buy the U.K., Canadian and Irish general insurance businesses of Aviva PLC (AV.LN), and argued ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T12:53:18Z)

2nd UPDATE: Dell Streak Will Be First To Challenge IPad

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Dell Inc. (DELL) said its Streak tablet will go on sale this week, making it the first major competitor to Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPad. The Round Rock, Texas, company said orders for its touch ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-10T23:08:52Z)

Elvis Presley fans line up alonog Graceland walls for annual graveside vigil in ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley fans are descending on Graceland despite blazing hot temperatures for a late night procession past the king of rock 'n' roll's grave at his former Memphis residence. Presley died at ... (Source: WREG 2010-08-15T21:44:12Z)

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 ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T11:41:43Z)

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)

Piano used by the Beatles & Pink Floyd for sale

LONDON (AP) -- These ivories have history. A British auction house is offering for sale a piano from London's Abbey Road Studios that featured on tracks by The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Auctioneer Bonhams said Monday that ... (Source: KTNV 2010-08-02T17:13:17Z)

Bryce Harper, Nationals face signing deadline tonight

The deadline by which the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras must get a deal in place for Bryce Harper, the 17-year-old who was baseball's top draft pick, is midnight tonight and at least one significant Nat is ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T11:13:05Z)

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)

Elvis Presley fans line up at Graceland for annual graveside vigil in Memphis, Tenn.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley fans from around the world flocked to Graceland on Sunday for the annual late night procession past the king of rock 'n' roll's grave. Presley died at his Graceland ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-16T00:00:13Z)

Lexington 3rd Grader Killed In ATV Accident

Eight year old Destiny Marie Haney was a third grader at Deep Springs Elementary in Lexington. She was at a family birthday party in Scott County, for what was supposed to be a fun afternoon. But that fun quickly turned ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T03:43:18Z)

Soaps Roundup

All My Children: Unaware that Annie's seemingly intimate conversation with JR was a plea for him not to reveal that Scott sold Palmer's idea, Marissa sought comfort from Scott and ended up in his arms. A guilt ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-08-16T12:24:40Z)

Abbey Road piano used by Beatles, Floyd for sale

A piano used at Abbey Road Studios on tracks by the Beatles and Pink Floyd is for sale at Bonhams auction house in London. The battered Challen upright piano, scarred by coffee stains and cigarette burns ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-04T08:57:00Z)

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)

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)

Keeping up with daytime drama

ALL MY CHILDREN: Unaware that Annie's seemingly intimate conversation with JR was a plea for him not to reveal that Scott sold Palmer's idea, Marissa sought comfort from Scott and ended up in his arms. A guilt-ridden ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-16T00:14:32Z)

FDA approves new emergency contraceptive

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials on Friday approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than the current leading drug on the market. The pill ella from HRA Pharma reduces the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-16T04:25:04Z)

Scopin' the soaps

ALL MY CHILDREN: Unaware that Annie's seemingly intimate conversation with JR was a plea for him to not reveal that Scott sold Palmer's idea, Marissa sought comfort from Scott and ended up in his arms. A guilt ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-16T09:11:24Z)

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)

US agency approves US sale of emergency contraceptive effective up to 5 days after sex

WASHINGTON - Federal health officials approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive Friday that works longer than the current leading drug on the market. The pill ella from the French maker HRA Pharma reduces the ... (Source: CJAD 2010-08-13T23:05:19Z)

8-year-old dies in ATV crash

A family is dealing with a difficult loss after an 8-year-old girl was killed in an ATV crash. Crews responded to the accident just before 4pm Saturday afternoon on Glenn Creek Drive near Georgetown in Scott County ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-13T23:55:25Z)

Dell Streak: Too Little, Too Late

The Dell Streak tablet-smartphone crossover goes on pre-sale today , tackling Apple's iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone devices in one go. The Streak, however, sends mixed messages regarding its size, price, and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-11T15:43:52Z)

Graceland vigil marks 33 years since Elvis Presley's death

MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Candles flickered in the balmy night as thousands of Elvis Presley fans filed silently by his grave during a vigil at Graceland, marking 33 years since the American icon died. Elvis admirers ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-16T11:05:56Z)

First Looks: Dell Streak is a capable, but small tablet

Are American consumers ready for a tablet one quarter the size of the iPad (making it "Pocket Friendly," according to Dell)? We should find out soon, because that's when Dell says its 5-inch Streak will go on sale in the ... (Source: ConsumerReports.org (blog) 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

8-year-old girl dies in ATV accident

An 8-year-old girl died Saturday afternoon after being involved in an ATV accident on Glenn Creek Drive, according to a Scott County Sheriff's Office press release. The girl, Destiny Marie Haney of Lexington ... (Source: Georgetown News-Graphic 2010-08-15T16:36:24Z)

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)

Video: Kris Jenner confronts Scott Disick -- boyfriend to Kourtney Kardashian gets rehabilitation

The star of the hit TV shows Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami , Scott Disick has reportedly went to rehab to help him with his issues. After last weekend's episode of the hit E! show, and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-06T01:09:20Z)

Beatles Piano for Sale; Presley's Baby Grand Fails at Auction

The keyboard of a Challen upright piano. The instrument is thought to have been played by the Beatles, Pink Floyd and other artists in Studio Three at the Abbey Road Studios, London, from the 1960s to the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-15T09:34:03Z)

Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend Scott seeks therapy

Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend has had treatment for alcohol abuse. Scott Disick reportedly went to a rehab center after seeing himself act aggressively during an episode of 'Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

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