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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 7:39 am

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)

Aviva rejects $7.8 billion proposal from RSA for insurance units

LONDON (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-16T12:03:12Z)

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)

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)

Lakers to take on new-look Heat on Christmas Day

NEW YORK - The NBA will open its season with a battle of Big Threes, then offer up the new-look Miami Heat against Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Lakers on Christmas Day. The Heat will debut their All ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-08-04T05:50:53Z)

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)

Taurus a blueprint for Ford's success

The all-new Taurus that Ford Motor Co. launched a year ago will never match its former glory as the best-selling car in America. But in Ford's eyes, it doesn't have to. The remade Taurus has emerged as a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-16T14:33:31Z)

Oregon State looks to Rodgers brothers again

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Much has been made about how Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers makes up for his small stature with his wily elusiveness and brute strength. Going into this season, the 5-foot-7 junior looks ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

Driver in 10-fatality crash on I-44 reaches plea deal

MIAMI, Okla. — A Willard, Mo., truck driver who was involved in a 10-fatality crash last summer on Interstate 44 pleaded guilty Monday to 10 misdemeanor charges of negligent homicide. Donald Leroy Creed was driving a ... (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-08-03T03:57:32Z)

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)

Outlets Should Offer Free Statins With Junk Food Say UK Researchers

Imagine this: order a cheeseburger and fries, and pick up a free cholesterol-busting statin tablet along with the other free condiments, that's what a group of UK researchers suggests you should be able to do ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-08-13T08:53:29Z)

2010 PAC-10 PREVIEW

Awhh....can you smell it in the air? The tail gaiters are preparing those hot dogs, the grasses on the fields are being cut, and the two a day practices are beginning to take place. You know what that means? It's time ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-16T11:34:34Z)

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)

District attorney says plea deal in the works for 77 year old charged in I-44 crash that killed ten ...

Donald Creed, 77, of Willard, Missouri, has plead not guilty to ten counts of negligent homicide after a tractor-trailer he was driving slammed into a line of stopped cars on Interstate 44 in northeastern Oklahoma ... (Source: koamtv 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

Clinton girl dies in Interstate 44 crash in Oklahoma City

Jillian Woodward , 17, was a passenger in an eastbound car west of Kelley Avenue about 3:25 p.m. when the driver attempted to move into an occupied lane, troopers said. The car swerved and lost control, veered off the ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-16T03:13:29Z)

Heat to visit Celtics in NBA opener, Lakers on Christmas

NEW YORK — The NBA will open its season with a battle of Big Threes, then offer up the new-look Miami Heat against Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. The Heat will ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-04T00:14:26Z)

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)

Heat open season with Celtics, visit Lakers on Christmas

NEW YORK -- The NBA will open its season with a battle of Big Threes, then offer up the new-look Miami Heat against Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. The Heat will debut their ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-04T00:07:17Z)

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)

Sheriff: Remains found in Nevada mine shaft

RENO, Nev. - 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. Rescuers worked for more than 32 ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-08-15T08:08:10Z)

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)

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)

'Statins with your burger?' Doctors want heart pills on menu

Would you like a pill with that? Fast food outlets should offer statins alongside burgers, say top cardiologists. Photograph: Francis Dean/Rex Features McDonald's, Burger King and other fast food outlets should offer ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

Duluth nurses to hold strike vote this week

Nurses at two Duluth hospital systems are scheduled to hold a strike vote this week in a dispute similar to one that prompted a one-day strike in the Twin Cities last June. St. Luke's Hospital and negotiators for its ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T14:33:31Z)

A hamburger with statins on the side?

London - Fast food restaurants could hand out free cholesterol-busting statin drugs with their burgers and fries so customers can offset the heart disease risks caused by the food, British researchers said. Statins lower ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-16T01:54:45Z)

Oregon State football: some in Pac-10 wonder how Beavers will deal with being among conference ...

"I think they do an excellent job of coaching. I wish someone would rank them No. 1 or put some expectations on them and see how they deal with it.'' OSU coach Mike Riley is wary of EVERYBODY in the Pac ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-06T23:20:47Z)

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