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Deals of the Hour / August 17, 2010, 8:39 am

Cape May-Lewes Ferry now offers Wi-Fi

Cape May-Lewes Ferry passengers can now surf the Web while crossing the Delaware Bay. The Delaware River and Bay Authority says free Wi-Fi Internet access is now available both on the ferries and in the terminals ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-17T13:13:36Z)

Union workers at Braskem W.Va. plant go on strike

NEAL, W.Va. -- Union workers at a Braskem plant in Wayne County are on strike. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Monday after members of United Steelworkers Local 721 rejected the company's latest contract offer. The ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-16T16:42:22Z)

Is Agrium Taking On Next Acquisition Fight Down Under

Agrium lost on its efforts to acquire CF Industries which had rejected the bid as it attempted and finally acquired Terra Industries. Agrium has now made a bid down under for AWB, which had just accepted a merger offer ... (Source: Gerson Lehrman Group 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

Fertilizer producer Agrium offers to buy Australian grain producer AWB for $1.09 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The fertilizer company Agrium says it will pay more than $1 billion, for Australian grain producer AWB, it's second recent attempt at a major buyout. The offer, for $1.34 per share, is an ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-16T12:10:21Z)

Microsoft announces 50 Xbox LIVE Windows Phone 7 titles

Today during the Gamescom conference in Germany, Microsfot announced 50 titles that will be released for the Xbox LIVE gaming platform on Windows Phone 7. The games will offer try-before-you-buy demos, leader-boards ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-08-17T11:54:51Z)

CAPE MAY: Ferries now offer Wi-Fi

LEWES, Del. (AP) — Cape May-Lewes Ferry passengers can now surf the Web while crossing the Delaware Bay. The Delaware River and Bay Authority says free Wi-Fi Internet access is now available both on the ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-08-17T14:25:11Z)

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Adding Wireless Connection

Cape May-Lewes Ferry passengers can now surf the Web while crossing the Delaware Bay. The Delaware River and Bay Authority says free Wi-Fi Internet access is now available both on the ferries and in the terminals ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-08-17T11:26:13Z)

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

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. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-04T11:48:48Z)

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)

Now on Deck: Blue Jays land first-rounder McGuire, three other tough signs

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays landed first-round pick Deck McGuire and three other top selections late Monday night, sneaking the deals through in a mad scramble just ahead of the midnight deadline for ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-17T14:18:01Z)

'Expendables' kills the weekend; 'Eat Pray Love' opens strong but 'Scott Pilgrim ...

Image Credit: Karen Ballard Men clearly dominated the box office this weekend in a gender battle that pitted Sylvester Stallone's testosterone-fueled Expendables against Julia Roberts' Eat Pray Love . The ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-15T19:28:12Z)

Buck-Wak reunion didn't go as planned

BALTIMORE – It was supposed to be a reunion of mentor and protégé, but bad baseball and a worse record spoiled the meeting of two old friends. Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-17T10:21:48Z)

Iran Not To Execute Stoning Woman In Ramadan Month

Tehran, Iran (AHN) - Nearly two days after Iranian government has announced that the woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery will not face execution during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, an Iranian court ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-17T12:16:20Z)

TSX up, Potash shares surge amid hostile bid

The resource sector led the Toronto stock market higher Tuesday amid a sharp rejection by Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX: POT ) of a hostile US$38.6 billion bid from Australian natural resources giant BHP ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-17T15:00:58Z)

San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com'Expendables' wins ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sylvester Stallone's action romp "The Expendables" has captured the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with a $34.8 million debut. Opening a solid No. 2 with $23.1 million was Julia Roberts' globe ... (Source: News 8 KFMB 2010-08-17T12:23:29Z)

Orioles get their man, agree to deal with 3rd overall pick Manny Machado

Mere minutes before the midnight deadline, the Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms late Monday with Florida high school shortstop Manny Machado, the third overall pick in this year's amateur draft. A deal was reached 3 ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-17T06:18:25Z)

TSX heads for higher open amid hostile BHP Billiton offer for PotashCorp

TORONTO - The Toronto stock market headed for a higher open Tuesday amid as market heavyweight Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) rejected an unsolicited US$38.6 billion bid from Australian ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-08-17T12:37:48Z)

Draft picks reach deal deadline

WASHINGTON — Top overall draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals reached an agreement on a $9.9 million, five-year contract shortly before the deadline of midnight EDT Monday night. A year ago, the ... (Source: Norman Transcript 2010-08-17T07:08:31Z)

Union workers strike in Wayne Co.

NEAL, W.Va. -- Union workers at a Braskem plant in Wayne County are on strike. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Monday after members of United Steelworkers Local 721 rejected the company's latest contract offer ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-08-17T04:09:34Z)

TSX to head higher amid Potash offer

TORONTO - The Toronto stock market headed for a higher open Tuesday amid as market heavyweight Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) rejected an unsolicited US$38.6 billion bid from Australian natural ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-08-17T13:35:04Z)

Iran rejects Brazil asylum for woman facing stoning

Iran on Tuesday rejected an offer by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to give asylum to an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. The sentence imposed on Sakineh ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-03T14:13:09Z)

Microsoft Tips 50 Windows Phone 7 Games, Xbox Integration

Microsoft on Tuesday announced 50 Xbox Live game titles that would be coming to the Windows Phone 7 platform this holiday season. The announcement, made at Gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany, means that Microsoft is ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-17T15:00:58Z)

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)

Orioles get their man, reach agreement on deal with third overall pick Manny Machado

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with Florida high school shortstop Manny Machado, the third overall pick in this year's amateur draft. The deal was completed shortly before Monday ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T04:16:43Z)

Agrium bids $1.09B for Aussie grain producer AWB

The fertilizer company Agrium says it will pay more than $1 billion, for Australian grain producer AWB, it's second recent attempt at a major buyout. The offer, for $1.34 per share, is an attempt to swipe AWB from ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T12:10:21Z)

4:56 p.m.: Union workers at Braskem W.Va. plant go on strike

NEAL (AP) - Union workers at a Braskem plant in Wayne County are on strike. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Monday after members of United Steelworkers Local 721 rejected the company's latest contract offer ... (Source: Journal & Sunday Journal 2010-08-16T21:14:23Z)

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)

Jays sign top pick McGuire

The Blue Jays signed first-round draft pick Deck McGuire, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $2 million bonus. McGuire's deal was completed Monday at 11:59 p.m., while second-rounder Griffin Murphy ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-17T07:15:41Z)

The Expendables debuts on top

Sylvester Stallone outmuscled Julia Roberts at the weekend box office in North America Sunday to score the biggest opening of his career with his new filmThe Expendables. The action hero's all-star mercenary thriller ... (Source: Belleville Intelligencer 2010-08-17T14:53:49Z)

GamesCom 2010: Windows Phone 7 Xbox Live games unveiled

Halo Waypoint forms part of the complete Windows Phone 7 game list, and features of the new platform including Xbox Live has been announced At GamesCom 2010, Microsoft has finally revealed its hand by showing off its ... (Source: Know Your Mobile 2010-08-17T11:04:45Z)

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