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Deals of the Hour / August 23, 2010, 1:39 am

SABMiller may offer $10.9 billion for Foster's

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- SABMiller PLC, the world's No. 2 beer maker, reportedly is considering spending up to $10.9 billion to acquire the beer operations of Foster's Group Ltd., the largest brewer in Australia ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-22T18:58:25Z)

Gubernatorial candidates hit the Panhandle today

PANAMA CITY — With three days left before the primary election, both Republican candidates for governor are focusing on the conservative Florida Panhandle. Bill McCollum and Rick Scott each are starting the ... (Source: Destin Log 2010-08-21T21:08:27Z)

Vickers had heart surgery

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 since May ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-23T05:21:11Z)

Twins 4, Angels 0: Scott Baker delivers seven shutout innings as Twins wrap up 7-2 ...

RECAP: Twins starter Scott Baker and Angels starter Jered Weaver dueled for four shutout innings before Weaver, who entered the game 11-8 with a 3.11 earned-run average, faltered in the fifth, giving up four runs. Danny ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-23T05:28:21Z)

Royals win in 10th on Kendall's walk-off hit

KANSAS CITY -- With the Royals and the Chicago White Sox, fans always get a little extra. In this series, at least. It was the Royals, though, who had the extra edge. They defeated the White Sox, 3-2, in 10 ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-22T21:57:23Z)

Sylvester Stallone's 'Expendables' retains crown with $16.5M

LOS ANGELES - Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" fought off an onslaught of newcomers to finish on top of the weekend box office again. Lionsgate's "The Expendables" remained No. 1 for a second straight ... (Source: Hutchinson News 2010-08-22T20:24:19Z)

Man charged with improper sanitation, ventilation for cats

On June 23, 2008, police entered the home of brothers Allan C. Roach, 57, and Scott P. Roach to find hardwood floors covered in urine stains, feces throughout the home and a sewage backup in the basement ... (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

World's No. 2 Beer Maker May Offer $10.9B For Foster's

(NewsCore) - The world's No. 2 beer maker reportedly is considering spending up to $10.9 billion to acquire the beer operations of Foster's, the largest brewer in Australia, according to a media report Sunday ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-22T21:00:07Z)

Rick Scott Hammered by Fla. GOP over 'Outright Lies'

Only two days before the GOP gubernatorial primary, Rick Scott is being hammered by the very party he seeks to represent. As if Scott's spat with the Republican Governors Association weren't enough, the Republican ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-08-23T03:19:30Z)

Scott attacks McCollum's RPOF 'piggybank'

TALLAHASSEE — Republican candidate for governor Rick Scott is going ballistic over the state Republican Party's finances — particularly the funneling of nearly $4 million to help primary rival Bill McCollum with ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-21T19:56:52Z)

Florida Candidate Veers From Tea Party's Script

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- When the year began, the stars could not have shone brighter for Marco Rubio, the fresh voice of newly invigorated conservatives who embodied the change that frustrated grass-roots Republicans demanded ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-23T07:08:34Z)

Man who now lives in Portage accused of neglecting 178 cats

FOND DU LAC - A man who now lives in Portage is accused of neglecting 178 cats and keeping dead kittens wrapped in foil in his refrigerator. Allan C. Roach faces 20 misdemeanor charges. He was charged last ... (Source: Portage Daily Register 2010-08-23T06:39:56Z)

Can GOP overcome nasty gubernatorial primary?

Regardless of who survives Tuesday's Republican primary between Rick Scott and Bill McCollum, the real winner might be Democrat Alex Sink. After a blistering three-month television ad war between McCollum and Scott, even ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-23T05:06:52Z)

GOP contenders Scott, McCollum attack to the end in Florida governor's race

MIAMI — It's unclear who cast the first stone in the volatile Republican race for governor, but neither Bill McCollum nor Rick Scott was willing to set aside their differences Sunday as they brought their campaigns ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-08-23T03:40:58Z)

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)

"Expendables" shoots down rivals

LOS ANGELES — Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" fought off an onslaught of newcomers to finish on top of the weekend box office for a second weekend. "The Expendables" collected $16.5 million, according ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-23T07:01:24Z)

SABMiller and Asahi Eye Foster's Beer

SABMiller and Asahi Breweries , the beverage companies, are looking at Foster's Group 's beer operations, valued at more than $10 billion, but have not yet made any formal offers, sources told Reuters. Long-running ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-23T08:27:18Z)

MLB: K.C. 3, Chi. White Sox 2 (10 inn.)

Blanco drew a two-out walk from Scott Linebrink (1-1), stole second and nabbed third base without a throw from White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Kendall then smacked a pitch into the left-center field gap, easily ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-23T05:14:02Z)

'Expendables' prove durable at box office

"The Expendables" proved to be anything but this weekend, coasting to the top spot for the second straight week. The Sylvester Stallone action film took in $16.5 million, according to Hollywood.com. Although ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-23T07:15:43Z)

Man who lived with 178 cats, and a refrigerator full of dead kittens, charged with ...

On June 23, 2008, police entered the home of brothers Allan C. Roach, 57, and Scott P. Roach to find hardwood floors covered in urine stains, feces throughout the home and a sewage backup in the basement, according to ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

GOP governor candidates focus on Panhandle

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - With three days left before the primary election, both Republican candidates for governor are focusing on the conservative Florida Panhandle. Bill McCollum and Rick Scott each are ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

Scott Baker throws seven shutout innings, Cuddyer has three-run double; Twins beat ...

MINNEAPOLIS - Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Sunday night. Danny Valencia homered for the Twins ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T03:33:49Z)

Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne and Scott Speed Star in Red Bull Drama

There is drama unfolding at Red Bull Racing and the cast of characters is now set. Three drivers, including Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne and Scott Speed, are all starring in the Red Bull shuffle that is potentially set to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T23:51:54Z)

Soaps last week

LITTLE ROCK — (This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Aug. 16-20.) All My Children: JR called Scott out on being a thief. Annie asked JR to burn the proof that Scott stole Palmer's idea ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-08-22T10:01:33Z)

Twins homestand gives them room

MINNEAPOLIS – A successful homestand has not made the Minnesota Twins complacent. Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-23T07:44:21Z)

DaytimeDial: Moving in together

ALL MY CHILDREN: JR and Annie reassured Marissa and Scott that they weren't having an affair. Zach and Kendall were introduced to the notorious Caleb. After Randi left for another modeling job, Frankie ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-22T15:09:21Z)

Victoria and Bill rekindle their passion on 'Young & Restless'

ALL MY CHILDREN: JR warns Scott that if he ever does anything behind his back, he will be kicked out of the company and family. Ryan gets a room on the yacht, which is adjacent to David and Greenlee's. Kendall tells ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-08-22T04:25:07Z)

White Sox force extras, but fall to KC in 10th

KANSAS CITY -- The White Sox worked overtime in Kansas City this weekend, but couldn't take the series. In the third consecutive extra-inning game of the weekend, Jason Kendall's walk-off single against Scott ... (Source: Chicago White Sox 2010-08-22T21:43:04Z)

Is McCollum flexing the Insider Advantage?

TALLAHASSEE — Republican Rick Scott appears to have a pretty simle massage over the final six days of his gubernatorial primary with Bill McCollum: insiders are all that is wrong with politics today. Here ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-18T20:21:54Z)

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)

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