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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 4:40 pm

Obama a Muslim? Rumors gain steam, defy facts

White House says Obama is Christian, prays daily President Barack Obama is a Christian who prays daily, a White House official said Thursday, trying to tamp down growing doubts about the president's religion ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-20T07:40:45Z)

A welcome reunion

Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 | 2:01 a.m. The announcement this week that UNR will play in the same athletic conference as in-state rival UNLV for the first time since 1995 is a winning proposition for both schools ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-21T14:41:54Z)

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)

UPDATE 1-Kremlin deal broker to join Uralkali - source

MOSCOW, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Powerful Kremlin deal broker Alexander Voloshin may soon become a top executive at potash miner Uralkali ( URKA.MM ), a source said on Thursday, as Moscow presses ahead with plans to create a ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-19T12:13:57Z)

Obama a Muslim? Rumors gain steam, defying facts

"President Obama is a Muslim." "He's not an American citizen." "He wasn't even born here." None of this is true. But to surprising levels, it is believed. Blame it on the media, or on human nature. All presidents deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-19T22:36:43Z)

Canadians raid AWB

Aug 16, 2010 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Canada-based Agrium is the latest foreign player to venture into Australia's agricultural sector, trumping GrainCorp's bid for AWB. Agrium's offer of ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-17T01:17:46Z)

UW Adidas deal could get more lucrative

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison athletic department's licensing contract with Adidas America, Inc. is about to get sweeter for both sides. A proposal up for approval by the Board of Regents ... (Source: Herald Times Reporter 2010-08-19T09:15:00Z)

University of Wisconsin athletics deal with Adidas could get more lucrative

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison athletic department's licensing contract with Adidas America, Inc. is about to get sweeter for both sides. ♦ Sign up for news, weather and sports text alerts ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-18T20:00:26Z)

With McAfee Deal, Intel Looks for Edge

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hoping to accelerate its move into smartphones and consumer electronics, the chip maker Intel has turned to security software and services as a way to separate its products from those of its rivals. On ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Intel to buy McAfee for $7.68 billion deal

SAN FRANCISCO - Talk about a new meaning for "Intel Inside." Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-20T07:26:26Z)

Basketball: UIC hires UW assistant Moore as coach

The University of Illinois-Chicago hired University of Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore to head its basketball program. Moore is replacing Jimmy Collins, who is retiring after 14 seasons with the Flames ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-21T09:05:28Z)

Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B in growth beyond PC chips

Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to the Internet and require a computer chip. And with its deal to buy McAfee ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-20T05:31:54Z)

Intel to enter security software market with McAfee deal

Intel of Santa Clara, Calif., said the acquisition, one of the year's largest technology deals, could allow it to build McAfee's anti-virus technology directly into its chips. Intel said this would help shield ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-20T01:21:22Z)

Lions TE Tony Scheffler excited for return to Denver

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos face the Detroit Lions in their preseason opener Saturday night at Invesco Field, a game that marks to return of tight end Tony Scheffler, who was traded in the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-21T09:26:57Z)

Canada's Agrium reaches scheme deal with Australia's AWB

SYDNEY Aug 20 (Reuters) - Canadian fertilizer maker Agrium Inc ( AGU.TO ) has executed a scheme implementation agreement with Australia's AWB Ltd ( AWB.AX ) to buy the wheat exporter for A$1.50 per share. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

BREAKING UP HARD TO DO: WAC chief Benson: UNR, Fresno selfish

SALT LAKE CITY -- Fresno State and UNR should not expect any parting gifts from the other members of the Western Athletic Conference when the Bulldogs and Wolf Pack leave for the Mountain West. WAC commissioner Karl ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-20T09:42:27Z)

Uralkali says Kremlin deal broker to join board

"The appointment of Voloshin is highly significant and further highlights Kerimov's ambitions to potentially merge the combined potash company (Uralkali and Silvinit) with Norilsk Nickel to create a national mining ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-19T17:14:36Z)

Report: Moore is UIC's man, but red tape holds up formal offer

University of Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore is Illinois-Chicago's choice to take over its men's basketball program, but a formal offer must wait for university approval, according to a blog entry on ... (Source: madison 2010-08-20T21:16:48Z)

Intel in $7.68B deal for McAfee

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In a move that greatly accelerates its surge into the software market, chip-manufacturing giant Intel said Thursday that it has agreed to buy security-software maker McAfee for $7.68 ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-20T05:10:26Z)

Real deal? Orton to find out

ENGLEWOOD — Kyle Orton swears he never saw the arrivals of Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow as a sign of disrespect from the Denver Broncos, only another challenge to embrace. ''I think that's the case for 26, 27 ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

Obama rumors gain steam, defying facts

NEW YORK - "President Obama is a Muslim." "He's not an American citizen." "He wasn't even born here." None of this is true. But to surprising levels, it is believed. All presidents deal with image problems ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-20T08:59:30Z)

UNR Prez: Mountain West offer too good to refuse

RENO, Nev.—Nevada athletic officials say the chance to bolt the Western Athletic Conference for the Mountain West was an offer they couldn't refuse. School president Milton Glick told The Associated Press he ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-20T00:16:56Z)

UPDATE: Wisconsin's Adidas Deal Could Get More Lucrative

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A new lucrative contract between the University of Wisconsin-Madison's athletic department and Adidas America Inc. is another step closer to taking effect. A committee of the university's Board of ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

Moore Leaving Wisconsin for UIC

CHICAGO (AP) -- The University of Illinois at Chicago has hired Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore to head its basketball program. Moore, who attended Chicago Public Schools and is a graduate of Wisconsin, is ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-21T03:50:30Z)

Merger could create a Russian potash giant

MOSCOW - Powerful Kremlin deal broker Alexander Voloshin may soon join the board at potash miner Uralkali, the company said yesterday, as Moscow presses ahead with plans to create a global potash producer. Mr. Voloshin ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-08-19T23:55:28Z)

Intel buying McAfee

SAN FRANCISCO - Talk about a new meaning for "Intel Inside." Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to ... (Source: Citizen's Voice 2010-08-20T08:02:14Z)

Canada's Agrium Reaches Scheme Deal with AWB

Canadian fertilizer maker Agrium has executed a scheme implementation agreement with Australia's AWB to buy the wheat exporter for A$1.50 per share. The deal, which is expected to knock out a lower offer from ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-20T02:11:28Z)

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: Washington Examiner 2010-08-21T23:17:18Z)

Lions' Scheffler to face his old team

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos face the Detroit Lions in their home preseason opener tonight at Invesco Field, a game that marks to return of tight end Tony Scheffler, who was traded in the offseason ... (Source: Battle Creek Enquirer 2010-08-21T08:29:41Z)

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 ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-21T21:29:56Z)

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