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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 2:40 am

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)

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)

New York Giants sign former pro bowler Shawn Andrews

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Giants have signed three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Shawn Andrews. The Giants announced the signing Friday. They waived offensive lineman Cliff Louis to clear space on the roster ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-08-20T17:42:03Z)

Former USDA official plans to discuss new job

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: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-22T05:08:03Z)

D-backs sign Hampton to minor league deal

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-handed pitcher Mike Hampton to a minor league contract Saturday. Hampton, 37, has split 15 years in the major leagues between Seattle, Houston, the New York Mets, Colorado ... (Source: KTAR.com 2010-08-22T00:50:22Z)

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 2010-08-22T07:16:54Z)

Restaurants offer prix-fixe 'Travers' meal

Almost 40 Capital Region restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus this month in honor of the signature horse race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. The special menus are in honor of the Travers Stakes ... (Source: Albany Business Journal 2010-08-09T19:42:28Z)

Indians' hitters face tough learning curve: Lack of production continues. Tigers ...

The Indians' attack seldom meets expectations these days, and expectations aren't exactly high. The past two nights, the Tribe has scored a total of two runs and accumulated seven hits in losing to the Detroit ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-22T08:07:01Z)

Va. tech extends beamer's deal

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech extended the contract of longtime 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 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-22T06:55:26Z)

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)

Tigers' Galarraga stifles Indians again

DETROIT - Armando Galarraga doesn't know why the Cleveland Indians can't hit him. The Indians can't figure out how anyone else can. Galarraga, facing the Indians for the first time since his near-perfect game ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-22T07:59:51Z)

Travers 1864 Restaurant Week kicks off today

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nearly 40 area restaurants and eateries will offer special pricing and menus in celebration of the Travers Stakes through participation in the first-ever "Travers 1864 Restaurant Week ... (Source: Troy Record 2010-08-22T08:14:10Z)

Penguins sign ex-Flyer Asham to one-year deal

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed former Flyers forward Arron Asham to a $700,000, one-year contract. Asham, a physical player who is considered an underrated shooter, had 10 goals, 14 assists ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-22T07:45:32Z)

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)

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)

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)

Restaurants offer $18.64 prix-fixe menus for Travers Restaurant Week

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Nearly 40 Capital Region restaurants and eateries will offer a prix-fixe $18.64 dinner menu in the week leading up to the $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The price ... (Source: WRGB 2010-08-09T18:59:31Z)

Ousted Sherrod to meet with ag chief about job

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 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-22T06:55:26Z)

Upton hits go-ahead homer in 6th off Jimenez, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 3-1

PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton hit a go-ahead home run off Colorado ace Ubaldo Jimenez in the sixth inning that sent the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Rockies 3-1 Saturday night. Jimenez (17-4) lost for the third time in ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-22T04:10:48Z)

In the News: Brian Vickers targets 2011 return

Vickers targets 2011 return 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 ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-22T05:00:54Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Signing Arron Asham Really a Bad Thing?

The Pittsburgh Penguins dipped into the free agent market yesterday and recruited the services of Arron Asham for the upcoming season. Asham signed a one-year deal with the Pens for 700K. The question most Pens' fans ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T03:20:41Z)

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)

Penguins, former Flyer agree on one-year deal

The Penguins signed forward Arron Asham to a one-year contract Friday that is worth $700,000. Asham played with the Philadelphia Flyers the past two seasons. He had 24 points on 10 goals and 14 assists, along with 126 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-21T04:11:59Z)

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)

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)

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)

Hampton signs minor league deal with Diamondbacks

(AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed left-hander Mike Hampton to a minor league contract. Diamondbacks general manager Jerry DiPoto says Saturday Hampton will be used as a reliever even though he has spent much ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-22T01:26:09Z)

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)

NFL Rumor: Seattle Seahawks In Talks With Chargers' Vincent Jackson

According to reports from Yahoo! Sports , the Seattle Seahawks are in talks about a deal with disgruntled star San Diego receiver, Vincent Jackson . The Seattle front office had admitted it to be true, and while talks ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-21T01:34:30Z)

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