Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 10:40 pm

WKMG presents Kendrick Meek-Jeff Greene debate at 9 tonight

A debate between Jeff Greene and U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, Democrats running for U.S. Senate, will air at 9 tonight on WKMG-Ch. 6. The debate will tape at the CBS affiliate at 2 this afternoon, and WKMG anchor Lauren ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-10T15:02:07Z)

River structures offer easy border crossing

ACALA, Texas — On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-20T06:57:48Z)

Rick Scott and Jeff Greene may be the political establishment's nightmare

What if? What if Rick Scott and Jeff Greene both win on Tuesday? That would be the most shocking result of the wildest Florida primary campaign in memory. It would leave both political parties in shambles and ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-21T05:09:15Z)

Anderson Cooper offered a million bucks to get rid of the gray hair

Anderson Cooper can pick up a quick and easy million bucks. All the CNN anchor needs to do is get rid of his silver-fox hair for the next five years. The offer comes from Rise-N-Shine , the makers of Go Away ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-18T18:27:22Z)

Why Jeff Greene is more fun than Rick Scott

As rich-guy candidates go, Jeff Greene is funner than Rick Scott. Scott, a Republican candidate for governor, has a simple, ho-hum story line. He ran a big hospital company. The company ripped off the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-09T21:29:51Z)

J.D. Salinger's former toilet for sale on eBay

It's almost as if "The Catcher in the Rye" author J.D. Salinger saw this moment coming in 1953 when he retreated in growing distress about his own fame to small-town New Hampshire and became a notorious ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-20T08:38:01Z)

Charges dismissed in gay teen attack

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports prosecutor George T. Hays said Thursday that there wasn't enough evidence to convict Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams, both 18. They were charged with fourth-degree assault and ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

NC dealer selling J.D. Salinger's old toilet

This undated photo provided by Kernersville, N.C.- based company The Vault shows a toilet reportedly ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Collectibles dealer Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday Aug ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-21T03:21:52Z)

Western Alliance Bancorporation Announces $75 Million Senior Notes Offering

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced today that it expects to offer and sell approximately $75 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering through ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-20T10:46:52Z)

Corinne Schwab, Ashley Sams will not face charges for alleged attempted murder

NBC -- All charges were dismissed Thursday against two of three Kentucky teens accused of trying to push a classmate off a cliff. The charges against Corinne Schwab, 18, and Ashley Sams, 18, had previously been reduced ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-20T14:57:25Z)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends sharply higher as Potash soars

TORONTO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index shot higher on Tuesday as Potash Corp soared after rejecting an unsolicited $38.6 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton , raising the prospect of a higher bid and ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-17T20:51:43Z)

He's Back: Carl Greene Went AWOL Over "Embarrassment"

The director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority says "humiliation" over his finances is what caused him to drop out of sight for more than a week and says that he's taking steps to make things right. In ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-20T18:03:31Z)

Dana Says KNOC Unwilling to Raise Offer, Board Can't Back Bid

Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Dana Petroleum Plc, the U.K. explorer focusing on North Sea and Africa, said it can't recommend a 1.7 billion-pound ($2.7 billion) takeover offer from Korea National Oil Corp., which is unwilling ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-12T07:35:56Z)

Anderson Cooper Offered $1 Million to Change His Hair Color

Would Anderson Cooper give up his silver hair? Doubt it. The Sun-Sentinel reports : "The offer comes from Rise-N-Shine, the makers of Go Away Gray. 'We feel like Anderson Cooper is a really visible and well-respected ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-08-20T05:31:54Z)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies after Potash rejects BHP bid

Potash Corp, the world's biggest fertilizer company, said its board rejected BHP Billiton's offer as "grossly inadequate" and its shares shot up 23.5 percent to C$144.74. [ID:nSGE67G0DT]. "Generally speaking, in this ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-17T14:53:49Z)

S.Korea's KNOC makes hostile offer for UK oil firm

LONDON (AFP) – South Korea's state-owned Korea National Oil Corporation launched a hostile takeover bid for Dana Petroleum on Friday, becoming the latest Asian power to seek foreign assets to meet booming ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T11:29:49Z)

Korea National Corp makes offer for Dana Petroleum

South Korea's state-owned oil company is making a 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile bid for Dana Petroleum PLC. Friday's statement from Korea National Corp. — KNOC — says it hopes to boost its oil reserves ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T10:03:55Z)

BHP's $42bn Canada Potash tilt

Aug 17, 2010 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS) has rejected BHP Billiton's $US38bn ($A42.5bn) unsolicited takeover bid. The $US120-per-share offer is BHP's ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-18T00:40:47Z)

Philadelphia Housing Authority chief Carl Greene facing foreclosure

The mortgage foreclosure crisis has claimed an unlikely victim: Carl R. Greene, executive director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Wells Fargo Bank has foreclosed on Greene's $615,035 condominium ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-13T09:22:07Z)

PHA's Greene facing complaints and a PR nightmare

Complaints are mounting against Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl Greene. In addition to problems with his personal finances, numerous allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged. The ... (Source: WHYY 2010-08-20T16:59:06Z)

Canadian Stocks Advance After Potash Corp. Rejects BHP Takeover Offer

Canadian stocks rose for a third day after Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected an unsolicited $39 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. and the U.S. reported increases in industrial production ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-17T17:02:39Z)

Potash Board, Reviewing BHP Bid, Asks Investors to Sit Tight

Potash, the world's largest fertilizer producer, asked its shareholders to bide their time. "Potash Corporation's board will make a recommendation to shareholders regarding the offer," the company said ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-20T21:59:45Z)

Reclusive Author's Toilet Up For Sale

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (August 20, 2010)--North Carolina collectibles dealer Rick Kohl is selling a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Kohl, of The Vault, said Friday he bought the standard ... (Source: KWTX 2010-08-20T19:36:35Z)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies as Potash pushes materials higher

TORONTO Aug 17 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index shot higher on Tuesday as Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) soared after rejecting an unsolicited $38.6 billion takeover offer from BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ), raising ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-17T20:01:37Z)

Western Alliance to offer $75 million in notes in underwritten public offering

LAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorp said Friday it expects to sell $75 million in senior notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are expected to mature in five years. Western Alliance plans to use ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-20T11:22:40Z)

Anderson Cooper offered $1 million to get rid of gray

According to the Sun-Sentinel , the CNN anchor would have to take the Go Away Gray pill, containing the enzyme Catalese. For 60 days, he'd be expected to post Twitter and Facebook updates. Developer Cathy ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

Footbridges cut through Mexican border fence

ACALA, Texas -- On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into the United ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-21T03:57:40Z)

Western Alliance will offer $75 million in notes

Western Alliance Bancorp said Friday it expects to sell $75 million in senior notes due 2015 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are expected to mature in five years. Western Alliance plans to use proceeds for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T11:01:11Z)

Charges dismissed against teens accused of attacking classmate

A judge has dismissed the charges against two teens accused of attacking a lesbian classmate. Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams were set to go on trial Thursday morning in Jackson County. However, prosecutors made a motion ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-19T18:47:40Z)

Border bridges beckon would-be crossers

ACALA, Texas – On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into the United ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-20T11:44:08Z)

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