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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 11:40 am

Rod Smith accepts lieutenant governor offer

After expressing ambivalence about running for lieutenant governor, Gainesville attorney Rod Smith said Thursday he entered the race in part because of a message from a son-in-law bound for Iraq. Smith said he had been ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-08-20T10:32:33Z)

Britain Warns Libya Against Lockerbie Bomber Celebrations

The British government says it has warned Libya against celebrating the anniversary of the prison release of the Lockerbie bomber. It's one year since Abdel Basset al-Megrahi was released from a Scottish prison, and ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-08-20T16:01:50Z)

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)

Ground zero Muslim group says it never planned to meet with governor to discuss ...

ALBANY, N.Y. - Developers of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near ground zero say they never planned to meet with New York Gov. David Paterson over his offer to help find an alternative site. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-20T17:20:34Z)

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)

This 'Lottery Ticket' is a loser

It happens to almost everyone who plays the lottery: We watch as the numbers are called, see one show up on our ticket, then another, then ... dang it! Watching "Lottery Ticket'' is a similar experience. Director Erik ... (Source: Coloradoan 2010-08-20T11:08:21Z)

Lottery Ticket

NEW YORK (CNS) -- You can't hit the jackpot every time you walk into the multiplex; moviegoing is always a bit of a gamble. That said, Catholic viewers will find the comedy "Lottery Ticket" (Warner Bros.) a riskier ... (Source: Catholic News 2010-08-20T13:45:50Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 leaves beta, includes cheaper apps and new payment options

Hello, Just wanted to let you know that the latest version of BlackBerry App World™ is out of beta and available for everyone to enjoy. And as of today, BlackBerry App World will allow developers to offer ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-20T13:45:50Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 is out of beta

RIM announced on Thursday that BlackBerry App World is now no longer in beta and is available for all BlackBerry owners. A few things to note: Developers will be able to offer apps for $0.99 and $1.99, and it ... (Source: CNet 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

Rod Smith tapped as Sink's running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink is picking Gainesville attorney Rod Smith to be her running mate. Sink's campaign officially confirmed Tuesday that Smith will run on the ticket as a candidate for lieutenant ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-18T10:27:46Z)

The Kings of Leon turned down an offer to have...

Not Every Band Wants Their Music on 'Glee': Kings of Leon Explain Why They Turned Down Offer NME The Kings of Leon turned down an offer to have their music used on Fox's hit "Glee," reports U.K. music magazine NME. The ... (Source: Tvweek.com 2010-08-20T11:36:59Z)

Blagojevich is campaign distraction for Ill. Dems

Alexi Giannoulias had planned to talk jobs. The Democrat in a tight race for President Barack Obama's former Senate seat wanted to take the opportunity to say his Republican opponent had helped wreck the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-20T17:27:44Z)

Fertilizer maker Potash Corp. rejects BHP Billiton Ltd. buyout offer

ST. LOUIS -- A global race to snap up fertilizer companies accelerated Tuesday, when fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected a buyout offer worth $38.49 billion, calling it "grossly ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-18T02:42:29Z)

Kings of Leon Say No to 'Glee,' 'Ugly Betty'

While Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and other musical superstars are happy to be known as "Gleeks," count Kings of Leon out. The band turned down an offer to appear on hit Fox series "Glee" for fear of selling out, bassist ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-18T21:04:51Z)

Denver Nuggets Wiretap

The Knicks are believed to be at the top of Carmelo Anthony's list of preferred destinations, but New York may not have the assets to make a deal for the All-Star forward. "What do they have?" a source close to the ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Kings Of Leon Say No To Glee

Kings Of Leon have turned down the chance to showcase their hits on hit TV series Glee. Frontman Caleb Followill reveals the band often turns down lucrative offers to feature their music on TV - they also ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-20T13:31:31Z)

New York Knicks Make Offer for Carmelo Anthony

Michael Kay has reported on ESPN 1050 New York that the New York Knicks are preparing an offer of Danilo Gallinari, Eddy Curry and a future first round pick to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Carmelo ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Stock News : Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) should accept BHP Billiton's offer, as the ...

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT) shares are currently trading at $148.84 a gain of $36.69 which is 32.71% up from Monday's closing price of $112.15. The company's shares have 52-week trading range of $83 ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-20T15:11:44Z)

Korea National Is Said to Make Hostile $2.7 Billion Bid for Dana Petroleum

Dana Petroleum, the U.K. explorer focusing on the North Sea and Africa, rejected a 1.7 billion-pound offer from KNOC on Aug. 12. Source: Dana Petroleum via Bloomberg Korea National Oil Corp. plans to make a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-20T06:22:01Z)

Allen Iverson Could Play For The Knicks If They Acquire Carmelo Anthony

We are nearing September and teams are getting ready for training camp, players across the league are working out and getting their bodies ready for an 82 game season, one of those players is Allen Iverson. But sadly it ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-20T10:11:05Z)

Alex Sink Chooses Running Mate With Strong Palm Beach County Ties

WPBF.com In a room packed with the party faithful, Democratic gubernatorial Alex Sink chose Rod Smith to be her running mate. Smith is an attorney in Gainesville who spent years as a Florida legislator. He ran for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-20T17:13:25Z)

Gubernatorial candidate Sink picks lawyer as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink is picking Gainesville attorney Rod Smith to be her running mate. Sink's campaign officially confirmed Tuesday that Smith will run on the ticket as a candidate for lieutenant ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-18T06:02:55Z)

NY mosque developers: No meeting set with governor

Developers of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near ground zero say they never planned to meet with New York Gov. David Paterson over his offer to help find an alternate site. The developers from the ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-08-20T17:34:53Z)

Democrats face off for lieutenant governor

With strongly differing views on natural gas pipeline plans from the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, and from the Republican candidates for lieutenant governor, the Democratic candidates for ... (Source: Juneau Empire 2010-08-20T14:50:15Z)

NY gov says Islamic group rejected his offer to find another site for ground zero mosque

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. David Paterson says developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near ground zero have rejected his offer to help them find a different site. Paterson said ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T00:12:07Z)

British Websites Offer Consults, Medications Without Doctor Meeting

At least 12 medical websites in Great Britain offer physician consultations and medication purely through written dialogue without the aid of a telephone or webcam, the AP/Washington Post reports. The websites ... (Source: iHealthBeat 2010-08-09T18:38:03Z)

British doctors offer online treatment

LONDON — The doctor will see you now: Just click here. In Britain, an increasing number of Web sites are pushing the boundaries of online medicine, with at least a dozen sites offering consultations and ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-07T05:18:41Z)

Potash Corp rejects BHP Billiton's $130/share offer

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Potash Corp of Saskatchewan <POT.TO> said its board rejected BHP Billiton's <BHP.AX> <BLT.L> unsolicited $130 per share cash offer, terming it as "grossly inadequate," and adopted a ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-17T10:57:35Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 Out of Beta and Publicly Available

The latest version of App World is out of beta and available for everyone. Along with a host of new features, App World will also let developers offer applications for US$0.99 and US$1.99! This is amazing news ... (Source: BLACKBERRYCOOL 2010-08-19T21:46:37Z)

'Lottery Ticket' doesn't really pay off in the end

It happens to almost everyone who plays the lottery: We watch as the numbers are called, see one show up on our ticket, then another, then ... dang it! Watching "Lottery Ticket" is a similar experience. Director Erik ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-08-20T11:15:30Z)

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