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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 1:42 am

Christian group slams GOP candidate Rick Scott's shares in Hispanic dating website

WEST PALM BEACH — Echoing criticism by Republican governor hopeful Bill McCollum last month, leaders of a Christian group today slammed GOP candidate Rick Scott's investment in a Hispanic-oriented social networking ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-08-12T21:54:55Z)

PotashCorp (NYSE:POT) — Soars 27% on BHP Buyout Offer, so Now What?

08/18/10 Stockholm, Sweden – PotashCorp ( NYSE:POT ), the Canadian integrated fertilizer and feed products company with operations in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, was just offered a roughly $38 billion cash buyout ... (Source: THE DAILY RECKONING 2010-08-18T12:22:18Z)

Israeli-Palestinian talks to resume, Clinton confirms - Update

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will begin the talks in Washington on September 2, with the aim of reaching a peace deal in one year. The leaders of Egypt and ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Conan O'Brien's spoken-word recording to debut on Sirius

LOS ANGELES- Sirius XM satellite radio will debut a spoken-word recording by Conan O'Brien in which he riffs on the legend of Frankenstein. "And They Call Me Mad?",will play at noon EDT Monday, one day before ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-22T05:08:03Z)

BHP Billiton Group Announces Commencement of All Cash-Offer to Acquire PotashCorp

Vancouver, Canada, and New York, US, and London, UK, and Melbourne, Australia -- BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP/LSE:BLT/NYSE:BBL/JSE:BIL) today announced that an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BHP Billiton Plc, BHP Billiton ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Seattle eyes Bolts' Vincent Jackson

T he Seahawks have been talking with San Diego about acquiring unsigned wide receiver Vincent Jackson. So far it's just talk. A Seahawks spokesman told The Associated Press yesterday that Seattle was granted permission ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-22T06:33:57Z)

Beamer's Hokies deal extended through 2016

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. Beamer, 63, is entering his 24th season ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-22T02:09:06Z)

Jack White Interviews Conan O'Brien For Single Release

Rocker Jack White has turned journalist for an indepth interview with U.S. comedian and TV personality Conan O'Brien, which will be released as one side of a new seven-inch vinyl single. The White Stripes and ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-20T13:31:31Z)

Giants sign former Pro Bowl OL Andrews

The Giants announced the signing Friday. They waived offensive lineman Cliff Louis to clear space on the roster. The 16th pick in the 2004 draft, Andrews started 50 games with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2004-08 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-20T18:46:28Z)

Vickers: Heart surgery was for blood clots

BRISTOL, Tenn. – NASCAR driver Brian Vickers said Saturday he had heart surgery last month as part of his treatment for blood clots. Vickers stopped racing in May when doctors discovered clots in his leg and lungs and ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-22T07:02:35Z)

Hokies extend Beamer's deal through 2016

Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football Coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the school Saturday ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-22T05:58:10Z)

Rick Scott Served With Subpoena During Press Conference

During his press conference today, not only did Rick Scott call GOP gubernatorial primary opponent Bill McCollum " the Tonya Harding of Florida politics ," but Scott was served with a subpoena. The Tallahassee ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-08-11T05:06:47Z)

Vickers had heart surgery to deal with blood clots

BRISTOL, Tenn. — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers said Saturday he had heart surgery last month as part of his treatment for blood clots. Vickers stopped racing in May when doctors discovered clots in his leg and ... (Source: Waterbury Republican-American 2010-08-22T07:31:13Z)

Betty White scores Emmy win for 'SNL' hosting gig

LOS ANGELES — The Betty White phenomenon keeps getting bigger. White won an Emmy Award for best guest actress in a comedy series for her turn as "Saturday Night Live" host. The honor came Saturday at the creative arts ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-22T08:14:10Z)

Shirley Sherrod to meet with agriculture secretary

EPES, Alabama (AP) — Former U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-21T23:17:18Z)

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 2010-08-21T23:10:09Z)

Seahawks, Chargers eye deal

A Seahawks spokesman told The Associated Press on Friday that Seattle was granted permission by the Chargers to talk to the representatives for the Pro Bowl wide receiver and restricted free agent a couple of ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-22T07:59:51Z)

Report: Seahawks In Pursuit Of Chargers Wideout Vincent Jackson

San Diego, CA, United States (AHN) - The Seattle Seahawks have been granted permission to talk to San Diego Chargers hold out Vincent Jackson about a possible deal that would bring the wideout to Seattle. The Seahawks ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-21T23:38:47Z)

Berman Praises News of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Following in the footsteps of other leading foreign policy lawmakers, Rep. Howard Berman on Saturday welcomed the news that Israeli and Palestinian leaders have agreed to meet next month to try to hash out the peace deal ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-21T18:30:58Z)

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)

Conan O'Brien, Jack White Offer New Comedy Record

When Conan O'Brien visited Jack White's Third Man Records in Nashville this past June and performed an impromptu concert with his Legally Prohibited touring band, he also recorded an improvised spoken-word ... (Source: Rolling Stone 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

'Listen Up!' Betty White has 2-book deal

NEW YORK—The next stage in Betty White's ever-rising career: books. The 88-year-old actress has a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons, starting in 2011 with "Listen Up!" The publisher said Wednesday that ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-18T14:38:18Z)

Giants sign former Pro Bowl OL Shawn Andrews

ALBANY, N.Y. — Two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews is giving football one last shot and it's going to be with the New York Giants. After working out the former Philadelphia Eagles star at training camp ... (Source: Mercury 2010-08-22T05:29:32Z)

Bill McCollum leads Rick Scott in tight GOP race for governor of Florida

TALLAHASSEE -- A new poll shows the Republican race for governor is tight and will turn on still-undecided voters. A Mason Dixon Florida Poll released today has Attorney General Bill McCollum ahead, chosen by ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-12T19:38:55Z)

After surgery, Vickers confident he'll resume career

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Brian Vickers had heart surgery last month as part of his treatment for blood clots, but the NASCAR driver said he fully expects to resume his racing career next season. Vickers has been out ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-08-22T06:55:26Z)

DJ BHP Billiton Begins All Cash-Offer To Buy PotashCorp

LONDON, Aug 20, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex) -- BHP Billiton PLC (BLT.LN), said Friday that BHP Billiton Development 2 Canada Ltd, has commenced the previously announced offer to acquire all of the issued ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-20T12:48:34Z)

Seahawks get permission to negotiate with Chargers' Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson's (notes) contract stalemate with the San Diego Chargers took a turn Friday. Yahoo! Sports reports that the team has given the Seattle Seahawks permission to discuss a deal with the holdout wide receiver ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-21T06:42:18Z)

Israel, Palestinians to hold talks in Washington

WASHINGTON (AFP) – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday Israeli and Palestinian leaders would resume direct peace talks in Washington on September 2, with the goal of a deal in one year. "I have ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T15:40:22Z)

Betty White wins Emmy for Saturday Night Live

Los Angeles - Newly ubiquitous "Golden Girls" veteran Betty White won the fifth Emmy of her career on Saturday for hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live, beating out last year's winner, Tina Fey. White, 88, claimed ... (Source: Tonight South Africa 2010-08-22T07:52:42Z)

Virginia Tech extends Beamer's deal through 2016

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deals was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the school ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-22T03:06:22Z)

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