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Deals of the Hour / August 17, 2010, 4:42 am

Stocks eke out gain

NEW YORK — Stocks managed to break a four-day losing streak Monday by the slimmest of margins. Investors had no change of heart about the economy, however, and again poured money into the safety of U.S. Treasurys. The ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-17T10:57:35Z)

Lynx-Storm Preview

The Minnesota Lynx pulled off a one-point victory to stun the Seattle Storm just over two weeks ago. Duplicating that upset would go a long way in helping their postseason chances. The Lynx, tied for one of ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-16T23:23:14Z)

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)

Obama's Florida trip: With BP oil spill receding, time for a swim?

Few things would say "the beaches are back" like President Obama tearing off his shirt and running into the surf at Panama City, Fla., during a brief vacation swing to the oil-spill-harassed Gulf Coast ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-14T19:22:13Z)

Report: Anthony Ranaudo Agrees to Deal With Red Sox

The Red Sox capped off another successful draft when they signed pitcher Anthony Ranaudo on Monday night shortly before the midnight deadline to sign draft picks. According to the report, the negotiations went ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-17T04:31:02Z)

Stocks reverse course, rise modestly

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 | 12:28 a.m. Stocks fluctuated Monday as investors did a little buying after four days of heavy selling. The Dow Jones industrial average erased its early losses and was up 27 points ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-17T10:43:16Z)

Air Products Says FTC Deal Will Aid $5B Airgas Takeover

Law360, New York (August 16, 2010) -- Air Products and Chemicals Inc. said Monday it has reached a consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission that the company believes will allow it to complete its $5.3 billion ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-17T00:34:49Z)

Misty Croslin Pleads No Contest To Drug Charges

WESH.com Misty Croslin could spend the next 25 years in prison after a plea on drug charges. Croslin entered a no contest plea in court Monday on charges she was busted in an undercover drug sting in January. Croslin was ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-17T11:11:54Z)

Michelle Obama derangement syndrome: Instapundit posts pic of First Lady as Marie Antoinette

Spreading one of the latest right-wing media smear , Instapundit blogger and law professor Glenn Reynolds is highlighting a post by conservative blogger Roger Simon in which Reynolds calls Michelle Obama "a ... (Source: Media Matters 2010-08-07T17:00:12Z)

After the fall, it's a subdued era at USC

The admission form for Southern California football practice is a page long. People wishing to stand on the sidelines while the Trojans work out must fill in their driver's license number, age, phone number ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-17T04:23:53Z)

Red Sox sign Anthony Ranaudo, six others

The Boston Red Sox went down to the wire, but came away with a deal with LSU right-hander Anthony Ranaudo just before Monday's midnight deadline to sign players from this year's first-year player draft. The ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-17T06:11:15Z)

The right's comparison of Michelle Obama and Marie Antoinette is more astute than they realize

So members of the right are using a trip to Spain to again smear First Lady Michelle Obama as uncaring and extravagant. You'll forgive me for not being impressed but I've seen it before. Remember the rumor spread about ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-07T15:34:18Z)

Obama family taking solidarity vacation to Gulf Coast

President Barack Obama is to travel to Florida's Gulf Coast this weekend for a family trip intended to show solidarity with a region struggling in the wake of a massive oil spill. US First Lady Michelle Obama (R) and her ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-17T09:38:51Z)

Obama Swims in Gulf Coast Water After BP Oil Spill

Despite the recent BP oil spill, President Barack Obama traveled to the Gulf Coast to spend the weekend with first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha in Panama City Beach, Florida. On his visit, he said that the Gulf ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-08-15T05:59:19Z)

Lady luck: Sunday's best WNBA bets

Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun (-2.5, 154.5) The Sun can thank the Seattle Storm for lying down in their most recent game. Connecticut rolled over the WNBA's top team, which was resting many of its starters with the ... (Source: Covers.com 2010-08-15T01:20:08Z)

Croslin pleads no contest to drug charges

Initially, Croslin, 18, had pleaded not guilty, but the video footage of the alleged drug deals might have been too much for the defense to overcome. "Unfortunately, due to a landslide of information and whatever else is ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-17T10:14:38Z)

Misty Croslin pleads no contest

Initially, Croslin, 18, had pleaded not guilty, but the video footage of the alleged drug deals might have been too much for the defense to overcome. "Unfortunately, due to a landslide of information and whatever else is ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-08-17T10:36:07Z)

Aviva: Offer from RSA Group would not benefit shareholders

London, England — Insurer Aviva PLC said Monday it rejected a $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 ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-08-17T10:50:26Z)

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)

College football notebook: Practices at USC lose star appeal

The admission form to attend Southern California football practice is a page long. People wishing to stand on the sidelines while the Trojans work out must fill in their driver's license number, age, phone ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-17T10:14:38Z)

Target says it won't give to gay groups to balance MN Forward donation

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: Pioneer Press 2010-08-17T04:23:53Z)

Another runner-up finish for Fever's Catchings in MVP voting?

Some think so. At least one person is voting for Catchings as Most Valuable Player, according to TV analyst Rebecca Lobo. "It's so unfair. She is going to be the best player to never win an MVP award," the ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-17T10:28:57Z)

Nasdaq rises on tech deals

NEW YORK -- Stocks managed to break a four-day losing streak Monday by the slimmest of margins. Investors had no change of heart about the economy, however, and again poured money into the safety of U.S ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-17T06:04:06Z)

First Lady Michelle Obama is a hit with locals on Spain vacation

Articles Tantaros: Material girl Michelle Obama is a modern-day Marie Antoinette on a glitzy Spanish vacation State Department brushes off travel warning as First Lady Michelle Obama visits Spain on vacation ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Aviva rejects $7.8 billion proposal from RSA for insurance units

LONDON - 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 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

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)

Sign of success for Red Sox' future

I t went down to the wire, but the Red Sox [ team stats ] agreed to terms with right-hander Anthony Ranaudo on a minor league deal worth $2.55 million, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The sides ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-17T06:11:15Z)

6 teams with something to prove

No team this season can play the we-have-something-to-prove card as well as Southern California. Coming off a sub-par year, with a new coach and no postseason possibilities, Lane Kiffin's Trojans do have some ... (Source: WINKNEWS.com 2010-08-17T06:54:12Z)

Target cautious; 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 gubernatorial candidate who opposes gay marriage ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-17T07:30:00Z)

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)

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