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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 6:40 pm

Target Corp.: No donations planned for gay groups

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. said Monday it won't give money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage. The discount ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-08-16T23:23:14Z)

Earnings Preview: TJX Cos.

NEW YORK (AP) -- TJX Cos. reports its second-quarter results before the stock market opens Tuesday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Signs that TJX, which operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and A.J. Wright stores, is still ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-16T18:15:26Z)

LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc. ("RIT") Announces Distributions for October ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LMP Real Estate Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RIT," announced today monthly distributions of $0.0600 per common share for October, November ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-16T12:17:31Z)

Colts' miscues help 49ers rally for 37-17 win

Indianapolis - David Carr threw one TD pass, and San Francisco scored 34 straight points to pull away for a 37-17 preseason victory Sunday. Six of the Colts starters did not play, and Peyton Manning led the Colts to a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T21:07:14Z)

Actress Whitman is proud of Scott Pilgrim' bruises

LOS ANGELES -- Mae Whitman has played a variety of daughters, girlfriends, best friends and sisters on TV and in films. She's all four in her current series "Parenthood." That's why she worked so hard to get ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-16T12:17:31Z)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

In trying to decide what film to go see this weekend, as usual my options were limited. I heard the new Will Ferrel/Mark Wahlberg buddy comedy "The Other Guys" was funny, but as funny as Ferrell may be in ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-16T15:30:47Z)

Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. ("EMD") Announces Quarterly ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EMD", announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.2300 per common share ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-16T12:24:40Z)

Kohl's 2Q earnings report Thursday could offer insight into back-to-school shopping trends

NEW YORK — Department store chain Kohl's Corp. reports its second-quarter results Thursday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Signs of how the critical back-to-school season is progressing. Analysts will also want to know whether the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-10T17:46:45Z)

ResCare receives buyout offer from Onex

Onex Corp. , a Toronto-based investment firm, has made an offer to purchase ResCare Inc. , a provider of home care to the elderly and people with disabilities. Affiliates of Onex currently hold 24.9 percent of ... (Source: Business First 2010-08-16T13:50:34Z)

Air Products says FTC signs off on Airgas bid

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Air Products and Chemicals Inc said Monday it has signed a consent degree with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that would let it acquire Airgas Inc, and the industrial gas supplier ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-16T14:55:00Z)

Target drops donations after protests

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. said Monday it won't give money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage. The ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-17T00:56:17Z)

Iran Rejects Brazil's Asylum Offer For Death Row Adulteress

Tehran, Iran (AHN) - Iran has rejected Brazilian President Lula da Silva's emotional offer to grant asylum to a woman who was sentenced to death by a court in Tehran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-04T00:35:55Z)

It's game on for Michael Cera in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

And now, ladies and gentlemen, "Inception" for the Attention Deficit Generation. "That's great," star Michael Cera laughs at that description of his new movie, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." "I mean, the film ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-08T19:43:39Z)

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)

2010 Fantasy Football Impact: Brian Westbrook Sigs with 49ers

It took Brian Westbrook a long time to finally decide on a team to play for. Finally, he has signed with the 49ers. In the end, I just couldn't believe Westbrook would go to the Rams even though reports had him rumored ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-16T23:44:42Z)

Target's 2Q results to offer clues on consumer trends, company's strategy for rest of ...

NEW YORK — Target Corp. reports its second-quarter results before the stock market opens Wednesday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Comments from executives about how the stalling economic recovery is affecting customers' behavior ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-16T18:08:16Z)

Human Rights Campaign: Target won't offer olive branch

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has decided against giving money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage, a ... (Source: Columbia Missourian 2010-08-16T22:33:07Z)

Air Products Gets FTC Pact On Airgas Takeover, Extends Offer

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) said it reached an accord with the Federal Trade Commission on terms related to its $5.31 billion hostile takeover bid for Airgas Inc. (ARG), and extended the offer's deadline. Air ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-16T14:19:12Z)

Piedmont Recommends Rejection Of Below Market Tender Offer By Tender Investors, LLC

the fact that the offer price for the Class B-3 common stock represents an 18.5% discount to the current trading price of the Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") ($17.17 per share on ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-16T21:07:14Z)

Brian Westbrook to Sign with 49ers After Spurning Rams, Redskins

On Saturday, Brian Westbrook was headed to the St. Louis Rams . By Sunday, the Washington Redskins were the favorites to land the running back. Come Monday, however, Westbrook surprised both teams more than a ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-17T01:03:27Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Leonard Green Buying Prospect Medical

Leonard Green & Partners has agreed to acquire Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZ), operator of five community-based hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area. The deal is valued at approximately $363 million ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-08-16T21:14:23Z)

RSA Open To Talks With Aviva On Offer - Update

(RTTNews) - RSA Insurance Group plc (RSA: News ,RSA.L: News ) Monday said it was open to discussions with British insurance provider Aviva Plc (AV: News ,AV.L: News ) regarding a possible transaction involving Aviva ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T15:37:57Z)

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. to Be Acquired by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and ...

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZ) ("Prospect" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired for $8.50 per share in cash by an entity ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-16T16:06:35Z)

Aviva Confirms Received, Rejected RSA Offer For Unit

LONDON-(Dow Jones)- LONDON(Dow Jones)--Aviva PLC (AV.LN), an insurer, Monday confirmed on July 28 it received a conditional proposal from RSA Insurance Group PLC (RSA.LN) to acquire Aviva's general insurance ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T07:02:33Z)

Mistakes hamper Colts

INDIANAPOLIS - Colts quarterback Peyton Manning made things look easy Sunday. Sixteen plays, 10 points, take a breather. Everyone else found out how tough the NFL really can be when you're not the four-time league MVP ... (Source: Hawk Eye 2010-08-16T15:52:16Z)

Colts' backups cough it up

INDIANAPOLIS – Colts quarterback Peyton Manning made things look easy Sunday. Sixteen plays, 10 points, take a breather. Everyone else found out how tough the NFL really can be when you're not the four-time league ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-16T07:16:52Z)

Air Products Gets FTC Pact, Extends Airgas Offer

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. ( APD ) said it reached an accord with the Federal Trade Commission on terms related to its $5.31 billion hostile takeover bid for Airgas Inc. ( ARG ), and extended the offer's ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T15:52:16Z)

Iran to reject Brazil's offer on convicted woman

TEHRAN, Iran—Iran will likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and initially sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-03T08:15:14Z)

49ers sign former Eagles star Westbrook

The 49ers signed free-agent running back Brian Westbrook Monday to a one-year deal, giving the former Eagles star the second chance he's been seeking. Philadelphia released him in February after a season in which he ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-17T00:34:49Z)

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