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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 6:41 am

PSC to hold informal meeting on LG&E sale

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission is planning an informal meeting with community members and the group the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression about the proposed ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-20T08:09:23Z)

ForeverGreen reports decrease in revenue for second quarter 2010

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corp. (OTCBB: FVRG), www.forevergreen.com , manufacturer and distributor of all natural whole foods, today announced that it has filed 2010 Q2 financial reports. The company reported ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-08-20T12:19:56Z)

Retail news | Dollar General adds alcohol sales

Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. has begun selling beer and wine in some of its stores in the Southeast. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company has sold food and drinks for years in its 9,000 stores in ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-20T04:06:00Z)

Calendar | Where to go

Kentucky State Fair. Kentucky Exposition Center, Watterson Expressway and the Fairgrounds, Friday- Thursday. Gates open daily at 7 a.m.; exhibit halls opens daily at 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Activities for the whole ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-20T07:04:58Z)

Exclusive: Raekwon Talks Justin Bieber Remix With Kanye West

Kanye West's Twitter spawned one of the most talked-about (and unexpected) musical collaborations in years — and the song was only finished Wednesday. West and Justin Bieber started talking on Twitter a few ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-08-20T11:44:08Z)

ForeverGreen Worldwide Reports 2010 Q2 Financials

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corp. (OTCBB: FVRG), www.forevergreen.com : , manufacturer and distributor of all natural whole foods, today announced that it has filed 2010 Q2 financial reports. The company reported revenues of ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-20T11:08:21Z)

Santos says 18-year-old sensation Neymar staying, will not be transferred to Chelsea

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil striker Neymar has signed a five-year deal to remain with Santos on Thursday, spurring a reported offer to play for Chelsea in the Premier League. The 18-year-old star sidestepped ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-20T01:14:12Z)

Dispute Over Courtney Love's Sale of Nirvana Catalog Resolved

A $1 million lawsuit over Kurt Cobain widow Courtney Love's earnings from her sale of Nirvana's publishing catalog, filed by a firm called London & Co. two years ago, has been settled out of court ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-18T05:12:48Z)

Raekwon Confirms Kanye West-Justin Bieber Collaboration: 'It Will Be Fire'

What seemed like a far-fetched idea is quickly becoming a reality. Raekwon is heading to the studio to work on a collaboration with Kanye West and Justin Bieber. The Kanye-orchestrated effort started over the ... (Source: Rap-up.com 2010-08-19T11:52:29Z)

Report: Neymar Rejects Chelsea's Offer

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Art from Lehman Brothers European offices for sale

LONDON – Fancy a credit-crunch keepsake or a meltdown memento? Artworks, objects and office signs from the European offices of Lehman Brothers are being auctioned to help pay creditors of the failed investment ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-09T12:18:39Z)

Swiss Franc Pares Recent Highs Against Majors

(RTTNews) - The Swiss franc eased from recent uptrend against major currencies in European deals on Friday. After hitting new multi-week high of 1.6020 against the British pound at about 3:15 am ET, the franc reversed ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-20T08:45:11Z)

Dollar up as Weber's liquidity remarks hit euro

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. dollar was higher versus most major rivals Friday, while the euro slumped after German central bank chief Axel Weber signaled that the European Central Bank will maintain its emergency ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-20T11:58:27Z)

Nirvana catalog lawsuit settled

Court records show a management firm and Courtney Love have settled a $1 million lawsuit over the profits of the sale of Nirvana's publishing catalog. Courtney Love outraged by Kurt Cobain's role in Guitar ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-18T22:02:07Z)

Dollar General to sell beer, wine in some stores

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. has begun making beer and wine available for sale in select stores throughout the Southeast. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company has sold ... (Source: Greensboro News & Record 2010-08-19T20:20:43Z)

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)

Justin Bieber and Kanye West: Raekwon tells us all about their unlikely collab, plus ...

Image Credit: C Flanigan/FilmMagic; Kevin Knight/Retna Ltd; Scott Legato/FilmMagic The Justin Bieber - Kanye West team-up that began with a Twitter conversation this week has become a reality. Take it from the ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

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)

Glance-European Factors -- Shares seen edging higher; commods eyed

LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - European shares were seen edging higher on Monday, with firmer crude and metal prices likely to provide some support, though falls in some Asian shares following weak Japanese GDP and a lower ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-16T07:02:33Z)

Shakira Announces "Sale El Sol" Release Date

She's no doubt one of the most talented musicians in the world, and Shakira recently announced the release date of a new Spanish album. The "She Wolf" songstress has been hard at work on a disc called Sale El Sol ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-08-19T15:34:23Z)

Chelsea target Neymar signs new Santos deal

Santos have tied down their sought-after striker Neymar to a new five-year contract following interest in the teenager from clubs in Europe. Reigning Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea had reportedly ... (Source: in.com 2010-08-20T11:58:27Z)

The Willies

BRADENTON, Fla., May 2, 2009 -- About six months before the H1N1 'swine flu' virus broke out, an immigrant from Bangladesh began selling food on the streets of Mexico City. Shortly before his own death, the food vendor ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-08-20T08:38:01Z)

Euro Plunges As Equities Slump

(RTTNews) - Friday in early European deals, the euro weakened against other major currencies as stocks declined after disappointing U.S. economic data released yesterday sparked risk aversion. The euro tumbled to fresh ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-20T09:35:17Z)

Verizon iPad App: A Closer Look

Verizon's iPad app announcement was an exciting one for TV fans. Finally, live streaming television on the go! But not so fast. The app's restrictions -- including a lack of portability and the cost of service ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

Western Alliance Bancorporation announces stock offering of 7M shares

LAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday it plans to sell 7 million shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share. The company expects to close the sale on Aug. 24, bringing in $43.8 million. The net ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-19T14:37:07Z)

Family claims they found dead mouse in milk

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Kentucky family has sued Wal-Mart, saying they found a dead mouse in a milk container the family had been drinking from for three days. The Courier-Journal reported that Robert and Rosalind Grant and ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-20T13:02:53Z)

Western Alliance Banc offers 7M shares of stock

Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday it plans to sell 7 million shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share. The company expects to close the sale on Aug. 24, bringing in $43.8 million. The net proceeds will ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-19T14:29:58Z)

Dollar General to sell beer, wine

Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. has begun making beer and wine available for sale in select stores throughout the Southeast. The Goodlettsville-based company has sold food and other consumable goods for years ... (Source: Daily Times 2010-08-20T07:04:58Z)

Courtney Love Settles Suit Over Nirvana Publishing Sale

Courtney Love has settled a $1 million (£666,600) lawsuit over profits from her late husband Kurt Cobain's Nirvana catalogue. Bosses at management firm London & Co. sued Love in 2008, claiming she had failed ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-18T12:36:37Z)

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)

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