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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 12:40 pm

BHP makes $39 billion bid for Potash; Sinofert gets a boost

BHP Billiton , the world's largest mining company, has made a $39 billion bid for Canadian company Potash, the biggest fertilizer company. The unsolicited takeover offer is worth $130 a share. The offer bumped ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-08-18T09:59:08Z)

Barrymore wore cheap dress to host event

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore hosted an event wearing a dress worth only 15 pounds. The 'Poison Ivy' star amazed her friend Kelly Osbourne at the event when she revealed her eye for bargain ... (Source: Mynews India 2010-08-22T19:27:03Z)

Plenty of virtue in so-called 'sin stocks'

So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart's aptly ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-08-22T11:13:08Z)

WRAPUP 5-Potash hunt for richer bid may lead to China

SYDNEY/TORONTO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) searched for a white knight on Friday, likely to spark interest in China, as BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) formally launched it $39 billion hostile offer for ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-18T23:56:39Z)

Drew Barrymore is a master bargain shopper

Drew Barrymore hosted an event wearing a $23.3 dress. The 'Going the Distance' actress amazed pal Kelly Osbourne when she revealed her eye for a bargain after the presenter recently attended an event hosted by ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-22T18:58:25Z)

Box office: 'Expendables' still going strong; 'Vampires Suck' draws audiences ...

It's not just the film's aging stars that have staying power. For the second week in a row, Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables," the action movie starring an ensemble of performers so long in the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-22T18:08:19Z)

Reagan's first term might offer glimpse of what's ahead for Obama

WASHINGTON — Throughout this long year, President Obama's advisers have sometimes looked to Ronald Reagan for comparison and inspiration. If the Gipper could survive a deep recession, low approval ratings and an ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-22T03:56:29Z)

Smoking and drinking offer stock choices

That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices such as smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart's aptly named Vice Fund is beating the ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T10:23:01Z)

500-foot inflatable slide set to offer thrills

Residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan will have their chance to take the ultimate thrill ride this weekend. The world's largest waterslide will be set up for anyone adventurous enough to give it a try. "It's breathtaking ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T18:48:51Z)

Relievers offer rare bright spot

DETROIT: The Indians' rebuilding process has a long way to go. Third base is a black hole; Grady Sizemore's recovery remains a question mark; the rotation is devoid of an ace and maybe a No. 2 starter; Matt ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-22T12:17:33Z)

Reagan's first term has lessons for Obama

Washington - Throughout this long year, President Barack Obama's advisers have sometimes looked to Ronald Reagan for comparison and inspiration. If the Gipper could survive a deep recession, low approval ratings and an ... (Source: TheDay 2010-08-22T10:23:01Z)

Ousted USDA employee to meet Tues. with Vilsack

EPES, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod on Saturday said she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Mrs. Sherrod was ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-22T15:45:09Z)

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Indians manager Manny Acta said yesterday that the MRI on outfielder Michael Brantley's left ankle was "clean." Brantley twisted the ankle Thursday night in Kansas City and will spend the rest of the ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-22T13:29:08Z)

Shirley Sherrod to Meet With USDA About Job Offer

EPES, Ala. (Aug. 22) --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: AOL News 2010-08-22T11:20:17Z)

Reagan's first term is Obama's barometer

WASHINGTON — Throughout this long year, President Barack Obama's advisers have sometimes looked to Ronald Reagan for comparison and inspiration. If the Gipper could survive a deep recession, low approval ratings and ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-22T10:58:49Z)

Roger Federer edges Mardy Fish in final

A well-rested Federer beat American Mardy Fish 6-7 (5), 7-6 (1), 6-4 Sunday, winning the Cincinnati Masters championship. He was barely on the court all week because his opponents got hurt and his game was so ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-22T19:12:44Z)

Shirley Sherrod To Meet With Agriculture Secretary About Job Offer

Epes AL -- 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: digtriad.com 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

Did 'The Expendables' tough it out against new movies?

It was the action-movie equivalent of Sylvester Stallone and his Dream Team of popcorn-movie tough guys having to overrun a bunker manned by only Betty White. Stallone's " The Expendables " easily won the domestic box ... (Source: MSN 2010-08-22T19:27:03Z)

Wages of sin pay off for mutual fund manager

BOSTON -- So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-22T03:49:19Z)

Roger Federer Beats Marty Fish for Cincinnati Masters Title

MASON, Ohio (AP) -- Roger Federer ended his mini-vacation with another Masters title. A well-rested Federer beat American Mardy Fish 6-7 (5), 7-6 (1), 6-4 Sunday, winning the Cincinnati Masters championship ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-22T19:12:44Z)

Roger Federer wins Cincinnati Masters

Federer also won the Cincinnati title in 2005, 2007 and 2009 Roger Federer overcame Mardy Fish 6-7 7-6 6-4 in the final of the Cincinnati Masters to win his first title since January's Australian Open. World number two ... (Source: BBC Sport 2010-08-22T19:12:44Z)

BHP Makes Hostile Bid for Potash Corp.

While Marius Kloppers, BHP's chief executive, described the $130-a-share offer as attractive, particularly given that it was an all-cash bid, Potash investors signaled that they expected more. Potash shares ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-19T00:39:36Z)

Brantley expected to return to lineup

DETROIT: The Indians received good news about Michael Brantley, who turned his left ankle trying to sprint out of the batter's box Thursday night in Kansas City. X-rays and an MRI showed that the center ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-22T06:33:57Z)

UA's Forced Turnovers Turn Heads

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas' offense turned in some eye-opening numbers during the team's scrimmage at Razorback Stadium on Thursday night. But lost in conversation about Ryan Mallett's impressive statistics (484 yards and ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-08-22T05:58:10Z)

Drew Barrymore likes bargain shopping

Drew Barrymore hosted an event wearing a 15 dress. The 'Going the Distance' actress amazed pal Kelly Osbourne when she revealed her eye for a bargain after the presenter recently attended an event hosted by her friend ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-08-22T08:07:01Z)

"The Expendables" tops weekend box office again

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" has fought off an onslaught of newcomers to finish on top of the weekend box office again. "The Expendables" remains No. 1 for a second straight weekend with $16 ... (Source: KTNV 2010-08-22T16:56:44Z)

Notes: Arkansas Ranked 17th, Wade Deals With "Eligibility"

Arkansas will open the season with its highest ranking in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 in 20 years. But it's safe to say the Razorbacks are hoping for a much better outcome. Arkansas was ranked No ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-08-22T12:53:21Z)

Michigan city offers slick route to downtown

If only the commute downtown could always be this much fun. This weekend thousands of people — provided they are at least 48 inches tall — are expected to descend into the low-lying center of Grand Rapids ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-08-22T03:49:19Z)

Robinson: Defense Responded in Second Scrimmage

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' offense turned in some eye-opening numbers during the team's scrimmage in Razorback Stadium on Thursday night. But lost in conversation about Ryan Mallett's impressive ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-08-22T12:53:21Z)

Putting a Different Kind of Urban Decline to Use

If only the commute downtown could always be this much fun. This weekend thousands of people — provided they are at least 48 inches tall — are expected to descend into the low-lying center of Grand Rapids, Mich., on ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-22T10:01:33Z)

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