Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 3:40 am

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)

Honor Flight leaves, returns today

The flight, which will carry 75 World War II veterans and their guardians to visit the World War II Memorial and other sites in Washington, will depart and return today. The welcome home begins at 5 p.m. at ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-08-21T08:58:19Z)

Offbeat BUT TRUE STORIES Thousands slide on to a fun, wet weekend in Mich.

If only the commute downtown could always be this much fun. This weekend thousands of people — provided they are at least 48 inches tall — were descending into the low-lying center of Grand Rapids, Mich., on what ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T08:49:58Z)

GM offer: To buy or not to buy?

NEW YORK — Would you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and run through three bosses in quick succession just because it's turned a profit for a few months? That is ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T10:23:01Z)

Buy shares of new GM? First, check under hood

NEW YORK — Would you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and run through four bosses in quick succession — just because it's turned a profit for a few months ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-22T09:40:04Z)

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)

Chennault museum turns attention to raising funds for hangar

Louisiana's Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe has begun what is expected to be the largest expansion project at the museum since its inception nearly a decade ago. For much of the past two ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-22T08:14:10Z)

Travel industry courting 'Eat Pray Love' fans

In Bali, they're seeking guidance from a spiritual healer. In Rome, they're lapping up gelato. And in India, they're visiting temples. Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir "Eat Pray Love," have been following ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-22T06:12:29Z)

Short yoga retreats offer chapters of 'Eat Pray Love'

Spending 133 minutes watching "Eat Pray Love" isn't really enough time for most people to find themselves. But a full year - which is how long author Elizabeth Gilbert spent in Italy, India and Indonesia for ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-22T04:03:38Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Vice can be nice for investors

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 named Vice Fund is ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-22T07:09:45Z)

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)

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)

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 2010-08-22T07:59:51Z)

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)

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)

'Eat Pray Love' inspires variety of travel packages

In Bali, they're seeking guidance from a spiritual healer. In Rome, they're lapping up gelato. And in India, they're visiting temples. In the book "Eat, Pray, Love," author Elizabeth Gilbert writes about visiting the ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-22T10:01:33Z)

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)

Ex-Eagle Andrews signs with rival Giants

CINCINNATI — Just when the Eagles thought they had Shawn Andrews out of their hair, they now will have to deal with him twice a year. Andrews, the tormented former Eagles' offensive lineman popularly thought ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-08-22T10:08:42Z)

Chennault expansion project takes off

Louisiana's Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe has begun what is expected to be the largest expansion project at the museum since its inception nearly a decade ago. For much of the past two years ... (Source: News-Star 2010-08-22T06:12:29Z)

To buy or not to buy?

NEW YORK — Would you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and run through three bosses in quick succession just because it's turned a profit for a few months? That is ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T10:23:01Z)

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)

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)

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)

Famed author's toilet for sale

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 ... (Source: Waterbury Republican-American 2010-08-22T07:52:42Z)

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)

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)

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