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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 2:40 pm

McCollum: Scott's deposition silence 'a pattern'

Bill McCollum says his campaign for governor learned about Rick Scott's string of Fifth Amendment non-answers in 10-year-old deposition in a Columbia/HCA civil case from a supporter who's a "prominent attorney in Central ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-08-21T17:55:11Z)

Memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-21T17:40:52Z)

MSU volleyball holds alumni match

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State's volleyball team gets to test its skills when the Bobcats hold their annual alumni match. The match is Saturday at 1 p.m. Coach Sara Schaub says it will be a good ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-21T16:00:39Z)

Will RPOF return Rick Scott's "ripped off" money?

Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum is continuing to demonize rival Rick Scott's wealth, noting that the "nucleus" of his wealth came from Columbia/HCA, which was fined $1.7 billion for fraud. McCollum's also ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-08-10T17:18:07Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet up for sale at $1 million on eBay

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. - A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

Scammers target Justin Bieber fans on Facebook with lure of free tickets, warns ...

IT security and data protection firm Sophos is warning Facebook users about the latest viral scam spreading on Facebook. The scam claims to offer free tickets to a Justin Bieber concert with updates appearing on Facebook ... (Source: Sophos 2010-08-19T16:31:39Z)

Virginia regulators offer mild criticism of Apco response to December snowstorm

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia regulators have singled out Appalachian Power Co. for criticism in a report on the response to power outages caused by a severe December 2009 storm. The State Corporation ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-20T14:35:56Z)

Drug chains sell flu shots early Flu shots on sale early

Rite Aid Corp. said Thursday that flu vaccinations are now available at most of its stores. Walgreen Co., the nation's largest drug chain, started selling the shots Tuesday. And stores run by No. 2 CVS ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Potash Corporation Fights Off BHP Bid

The world's largest fertilizer company seeks alliances with national financial institutions in order to shake off BHP Billiton from its hostile bid. Potash Corporation is even considering Chinese Banks. Potash ... (Source: International Business Times 2010-08-20T12:19:56Z)

Regulators in VA Criticize Power Company for December Storm Response

Virginia regulators have singled out Appalachian Power Co. for criticism in a report on the response to power outages caused by a severe December 2009 storm. The State Corporation Commission says in a report issued ... (Source: WHSV 2010-08-21T05:02:05Z)

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. Mining ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-21T11:35:47Z)

Former Homeland Security secretary Ridge endorses Scott Walker's campaign for Wis. governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge is endorsing Republican Scott Walker's campaign for Wisconsin governor. During an appearance outside the Capitol, Ridge said Walker has shown during his ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-08-11T21:56:06Z)

BHP Billiton in hostile takeover bid for Canada's Potash after board rejects offer

SYDNEY — Miner BHP Billiton has launched a hostile $38.5 billion all-cash takeover for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan after the Canadian company's board rejected the miner's offer as "grossly inadequate." BHP says ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-18T09:37:40Z)

GOP Republican governor candidate Scott Walker would give back $810M for high-speed rail

The $810 million for the rail line between Madison and Milwaukee comes from federal stimulus funds. Walker on Monday said even so, the state will be on the hook for $10 million each year in maintenance and ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

Scammers Target Justin Bieber Fans on Facebook

Boston, MA - infoZine - IT security and data protection firm Sophos is warning Facebook users about the latest viral scam spreading on Facebook. The scam claims to offer free tickets to a Justin Bieber concert with ... (Source: Kansas City infoZine 2010-08-20T16:51:56Z)

Salinger toilet on sale for $1 million

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-21T08:01:03Z)

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)

Walker Wants Barrett To Take Down TV Ad

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker wants television stations across Wisconsin airing an attack ad by his Democratic opponent to take it off the air. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T11:45:19Z)

Rite Aid, CVS to offer seasonal flu shots early

NEW YORK — Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season. The three largest national ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-08-20T11:36:59Z)

Justin Bieber giving away free concert tickets? Facebook scam spreads virally

A Facebook scam claiming to offer free tickets to a Justin Bieber concert is in fact signing up teenagers to an expensive premium rate mobile phone service. Messages intercepted by Sophos are appearing on ... (Source: Sophos 2010-08-19T12:21:07Z)

Drugstore companies shares mixed at the close of trading

NEW YORK — Shares of some top drugstore companies were mixed at the close of trading: CVSCaremark fell $.53 or 1.9 percent, to $27.99. Rite Aid unchanged at $0.95. Walgreen rose $.29 or 1.0 percent, to $28.45 (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-20T22:35:32Z)

Ex-USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she plans to meet with Ag Secretary Vilsack on ...

EPES, Ala. - Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-21T20:39:49Z)

Shirts to go on sale for MSU Gold Rush game, set Sept. 4

Note: This returns only MSU News results. Montana State University invites all Bobcat fans to wear the color gold to MSU's Gold Rush game, which is the season football home opener, set for Saturday, Sept. 4, against Fort ... (Source: montana 2010-08-16T16:56:41Z)

Running backs in spotlight for MSU, UM

BOZEMAN — Three days after bailing on a plan to seriously evaluate his team's running game due to defensive injuries, Rob Ash again hopes for a long and meaningful look at the ground attack when the Bobcats ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-08-21T11:00:00Z)

Regulators criticize Apco outage response

Apco and two other utilities generally did a good job restoring power after the Dec. 18-19 storm, the State Corporation Commission said in the report issued Thursday. Up to 2 feet of snow fell on parts of ... (Source: Staunton News Leader 2010-08-21T09:55:35Z)

Sherrod plans meeting with Ag. Secretary Tuesday

EPES, ALA. — Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she plans to meet with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack next week to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-21T20:04:02Z)

Shirley Sherrod to meet with ag secretary Tuesday

Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger posted excerpts ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-21T20:39:49Z)

BHP Billiton to take buyout offer to Potash shareholders

A trio of Chicago business executives is in the spotlight as a takeover battle brews for a Canadian fertilizer producer. Bill Doyle, of Winnetka, who has run Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. from afar since ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-19T01:15:24Z)

Rick Scott Took 5th Amendment 75 Times

Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott is not a happy camper this weekend. A court deposition given by Scott in a civil case relating to Columbia/HCA, a company he founded and once ran as CEO, has ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-08-21T18:09:30Z)

BHP's Kloppers Goes Hostile in $40 Billion Potash Bid

BHP Billiton Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers flew to Chicago to deliver the letter containing his $40 billion offer to Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. CEO Bill Doyle . The reply was a blunt ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

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