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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 12:40 pm

Bow Wow Talks "Lottery Ticket," Cash Money And Millions

You know him well… we all do. His name is Shad "Bow Wow" Moss, and he is confident. So confident that he could make the average soul uncomfortable. Don't be… Bow Wow is humbled. You could even say ... (Source: allhiphop.com 2010-08-20T05:10:26Z)

Townhall News PotashCorp to review BHP hostile takeover bid

Canadian fertilizer producer Potash Corp. said Friday its board of directors will review the $38.5 billion hostile takeover bid from BHP Billiton Ltd., shortly after BHP formally launched its offer. Potash ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-20T15:40:22Z)

Taliban Kills Many On Afghan Road Crew As Its Threat Grows

Among the aims of the U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is to win the hearts and minds of Afghans with development projects that provide employment. Meanwhile, the Taliban's goal is to punish Afghans who ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-20T17:34:53Z)

Birmingham City FC v Blackburn Rovers FC - Premier League preview

Matt Derbyshire will be looking to have a dream debut for the Blues against his former club on Saturday. Use exclusive code F25 to secure a free £25 bet from Ladbrokes . On first glance, you might expect this fixture to ... (Source: Bettingpress.com 2010-08-20T13:38:40Z)

Verizon to Launch iPad Live TV App

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ - News ) plans to launch a software application for mobile devices that will enable the FiOS TV customers to watch live television shows and movies on Apple Inc. 's (AAPL ) iPad. FiOS TV ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-20T15:11:44Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Taliban Attack Kills 30 Afghans in South

Afghan officials say Taliban insurgents have killed 30 Afghans working for a road construction crew in the country's south. Officials say the attack took place Thursday in the Sangin district of Helmand province. At ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-08-20T17:49:12Z)

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)

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)

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)

Machines OK'd To Sell Lottery Tickets

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Lottery Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a plan to use vending machines to sell lottery tickets. The panel acted over the objections of opponents who warned at a ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-08-20T18:32:09Z)

New movies

Rated: PG-13 for sexuality, language including a drug reference, violence and underage drinking. Length: 1 hr., 39 min. Stars: Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton, Ice Cube, Loretta Devine, Keith David and Terry ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-20T08:59:30Z)

David Beckham to Blackburn: What Can He Really Offer Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers are set to become the latest team in the Premier League to receive new ownership as part of a big money takeover. Indian Ahsan Ali Syed is poised to become the new owner of the Blackburn Rovers—one of ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

Verizon's FiOS finds launching iPad for new program service

MVPD service FiOS, telecom giant Verizon's answer to cable television, will soon begin offering live programming that can be viewed on Apple's iPad, expanding its suite of mobile viewing options. The iPad service ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-08-19T17:28:55Z)

'Lottery Ticket' is no winner

Who among us hasn't fantasized about winning "the big one" -- one of those huge Powerball-type lottery prizes that would dump a truly life-changing pile of cash in your lap? That's the premise of the comedy "Lottery ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-20T08:59:30Z)

PotashCorp to review BHP hostile takeover bid

TORONTO -- Canadian fertilizer producer Potash Corp. said Friday its board of directors will review the $38.5 billion hostile takeover bid from BHP Billiton Ltd., shortly after BHP formally launched its offer ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-20T16:16:09Z)

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)

Arkansas Lottery Commission Approves Lotto Machine Rules

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Lottery Commission has approved a set of rules governing lottery ticket vending machines, and the machines could be in use next month. The commission voted unanimously Thursday to ... (Source: KHBS 2010-08-20T17:27:44Z)

Rules governing lottery ticket vending machines approved by Arkansas Lottery ...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — The Arkansas Lottery Commission approved rules Thursday for use of 100 vending machines in retail outlets, though opponents vowed to continue to try to have the machines declared illegal ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-20T12:19:56Z)

Rise-N-Shine Offers $1 Million to Anderson Cooper

Wants CNN anchor to use its gray hair supplement. Rise-N-Shine, LLC, the Sparta, NJ –based maker of Go Away Gray, is offering $1,000,000 to CNN's Anderson Cooper to get rid of his gray hair for five ... (Source: Happi 2010-08-20T19:07:57Z)

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)

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)

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)

Birmingham v Blackburn Rovers

Matt Derbyshire will put his emotions aside when he plays his first Premier League match in 20 months against his former club Blackburn. The striker returned to England this week with Birmingham after agreeing ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-20T13:24:21Z)

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)

Verizon FiOS TV for iPad fuels talk of Apple deals

Verizon provided a surprise to subscribers by previewing an iPad app for FiOS TV . The initial app will provide live, streaming TV to existing FiOS TV subscribers using the same technology that underpins the fiber optic ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

Blakeslee tops Laird to win senate seat

Republican Sam Blakeslee of San Luis Obispo defeated Santa Cruz Democrat John Laird in Tuesday's race for a crucial seat in the California Senate. The 15th District race filled the seat of former Sen. Abel ... (Source: Press Banner 2010-08-20T17:06:15Z)

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