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Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 9:40 pm

Bills' series in Toronto not a hit north of border

FILE - This Dec. 3, 2009, file photo shows fans tailgating before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets in Toronto. In announcing a $78.5 million deal to have the Buffalo Bills ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-19T17:21:46Z)

5-foot-5 Boykins rejoins Bucks

"Little Earl" is just the man to complete the Milwaukee Bucks' point guard trio. Veteran Earl Boykins, ready to begin his 12th NBA season, has reached agreement on a one-year deal to join the Bucks, according to agent ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-20T03:15:54Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

Iran ready to hold immediate talks on nuclear fuel swap, president says

Iran is ready to hold immediate talks with world powers on a nuclear fuel swap deal, president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an exclusive interview published in Japan on Friday. Iran would resume, in late August ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-20T02:25:47Z)

Biogen Idec enters deal for ALS drug

Biogen Idec , the Weston biotechnology company, has signed an agreement with Knopp Neurosciences for an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize KNS-760704, a potential treatment of amyotrophic ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-19T03:45:43Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T15:48:42Z)

12 insurgents killed in Afghanistan raid

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN)-- Afghan and coalition troops killed 12 Taliban insurgents, including a commander, during a raid in Logar province, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said Thursday. The ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-20T01:14:12Z)

Report: Iran needs year to develop nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON The New York Times says U.S. officials have convinced Israel that Iran needs at least a year to develop a nuclear weapon. The newspaper reported on its website late Thursday that the assessment has ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-08-20T03:23:03Z)

PotashCorp. (POT) Surges After Rejecting BHP's $130/Share Takeover Offer

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT ) said Tuesday that it has rejected an unsolicited offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP ) valued at $38.49 billion, saying that it undervalues the fertilizer company. The ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-17T12:02:01Z)

Biogen Idec agrees to deal worth up to $345M for Knopp ALS drug

Biogen Idec employs 850 at its Research Triangle Park facility. Biogen Idec , which has 850 employees in Research Triangle Park, has signed a deal, potentially worth more than $345 million, with Knopp ... (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

Rockies agree to terms with Clemson OF and QB Kyle Parker just before deadline

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall before he hands off to baseball in the spring. The deal with ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-17T06:04:06Z)

BHP Billiton urged to go higher in bid for PotashCorp

Canadian investors yesterday pressed BHP Billiton to increase its now hostile offer for PotashCorp, warning that the mining giant's $130-a-share bid for the fertiliser company would be insufficient. Shares in PotashCorp ... (Source: The Independent 2010-08-19T22:58:12Z)

Wisconsin moves ahead with new Adidas contract

MADISON, Wis. - A new lucrative contract between the University of Wisconsin-Madison's athletic department and Adidas America Inc. is another step closer to taking effect. A committee of the university's Board of Regents ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-19T19:59:15Z)

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova pulls out of Rogers Cup in Montreal with left foot injury

MONTREAL - Maria Sharapova says she has pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Montreal because of a left foot injury. The Russian star reached the final at the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday, but says she started to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-16T11:27:24Z)

Maria Sharapova Out Of Montreal, Hopes To Be Fit For U.S. Open

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of this week's WTA tournament in Montreal with a heel injury, the Russian said on Monday. Sharapova hurt her foot in the Cincinnati Open final defeat against Kim Clijsters on ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-16T12:53:18Z)

Ahmadinejad says Iran ready for nuclear talks: report

Iran is ready for immediate talks with world powers over a nuclear fuel swap deal, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an interview published in Japan on Friday. Iran is "ready to resume in late August or in ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-20T01:57:09Z)

Thursday Morning Wisconsin Sports Report

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have handed the Cardinals their fourth straight defeat with a 3-2 win at St. Louis. Randy Wolf allowed three hits in eight-plus innings for Milwaukee, and Trevor Hoffman struck out ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-19T20:06:24Z)

Live Blogging From Bills-Colts

TORONTO -- Greetings from the Rogers Centre, where the Bills meet the Indianapolis Colts this evening in the latest installment of the Bills Toronto Series, a venture which continues to enjoy a rather ... (Source: Buffalo News (blog) 2010-08-19T22:15:15Z)

Boykins Near Deal With Bucks

The Bucks are nearing an agreement with Earl Boykins, according to a source. Following the departure of free agent Luke Ridnour, who signed a four-year, $16 million deal with Minnesota, the Bucks signed veteran Keyon ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

Kim Clijsters rallies for 3-set win over Maria Sharapova in Cincinnati Women's Open final

MASON, Ohio – As a storm rolled in, Kim Clijsters was worried the rain would halt her momentum. As it turned out, she had more than enough to outlast the weather and Maria Sharapova. Clijsters also overcame ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-16T01:40:26Z)

Deal reach in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T12:06:48Z)

UN, NATO Considering Taliban's Offer To Study Afghan Casualties

Kabul, Afghanistan (AHN) - Just hours after Taliban offered to study Afghan civilian casualties with the United Nations and the NATO, the two bodies are carefully considering the proposal to establish a joint committee ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-18T00:33:38Z)

Bucks sign point guard Boykins to one-year deal

Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Agent Mark Termini said the 11-year veteran had offers from other teams but was comfortable with Milwaukee, one ... (Source: NBA 2010-08-20T00:59:53Z)

Former Bartram Trail standout Kyle Parker, Colorado Rockies agree on deal

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Bartram Trail High School graduate Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall. The deal with Parker, the ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-18T03:46:54Z)

UPDATE: Wisconsin's Adidas Deal Could Get More Lucrative

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A new lucrative contract between the University of Wisconsin-Madison's athletic department and Adidas America Inc. is another step closer to taking effect. A committee of the university's Board of ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

South Side-based Knopp lands $345M deal for Lou Gehrig's disease drug

A Pittsburgh research company said Wednesday it signed a deal potentially worth $345 million for final-stage development and commercialization of its treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease and possibly other degenerative ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

Scenarios: what could happen to PotashCorp

Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton wants to buy PotashCorp, but the world's largest fertiliser maker rejected the offer. With a hostile takeover battle looming and the possibility of competing bids, here are scenarios ... (Source: Australian Financial Review 2010-08-19T21:17:59Z)

NATO: 2 wounded Afghan gunmen pose as civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Two wounded Taliban fighters tried to pass themselves off as civilian casualties and sought medical attention from U.S. and Afghan troops after a battle in northern Afghanistan, NATO said ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-17T16:55:30Z)

Bills' series in Toronto not a hit north of border in Toronto

AP This Dec. 7, 2008, file photo shows Buffalo Bills fans cheering before the Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. In announcing a $78.5 million deal to have the ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-19T06:08:53Z)

Clemson QB Kyle Parker reaches deal with Colorado Rockies

Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker has reached a deal with the Colorado Rockies late Monday. According to The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.), Parker and Rockies agreed to the deal which included a $1.4 million signing ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-17T14:10:52Z)

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