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Deals of the Hour / August 23, 2010, 1:41 pm

Israeli PM aims to 'surprise sceptics' with talks

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he wanted to "surprise the sceptics" by reaching a settlement with the Palestinians at revived US-sponsored direct peace talks next month. "I know ... (Source: Turkishpress.com 2010-08-23T18:07:07Z)

Harrah's, Rock Gaming form deal to operate Cleveland, Cincinnati casinos

Rock Gaming, LLC, and Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. have an agreement in principle to jointly develop and operate downtown casinos in both Cleveland and Cincinnati. They also are looking to finalize a ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Sheboygan woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ice chopper to kill the snake ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-23T19:18:42Z)

Temporary Cleveland casino plans build steam

A temporary casino in Cleveland amid delays in completing a $600 million permanent gaming house in that city has moved closer to reality, Columbus Business First reported. Rock Gaming LLC, the development arm of ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-23T09:03:06Z)

Cristobal Huet in talks with Swiss team

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cristobal Huet may be playing for Swiss team Fribourg-Gotteron next season, although Huet's agent said Monday no deal has been finalized. "We've talked, but it's not definitive at ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Unfazed Sheboygan woman, 79, uses ice chopper to kill rattlesnake on patio

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T19:25:52Z)

Sheboygan woman, 79, takes on rattlesnake

SHEBOYGAN (AP) - A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio says it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street says she used an ice chopper ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-08-23T17:45:39Z)

Watch out for missing shoes as kids start school

DETROIT When it comes to back-to-school shopping, parents can learn something every year. If you're a newbie, you might not know - as we didn't - that some teachers send school supply lists out during the ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

Global Womenswear

Many resellers don't offer refunds full stop. We're different. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase let us know within 5 working days. If we are unable to address the problem to your satisfaction we will give you a ... (Source: Just-style.com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

Cristobal Huet could be heading to Europe

Cristobal Huet, who shared the starting goaltender job for much of Chicago's run to their first Stanley Cup win since 1961, has signed a one-year deal to play with Fribourg-Gotteron of the Swiss League ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-23T19:33:01Z)

Deal Diva: Buy school supplies before classes start

It's not too late to take advantage of back-to-school savings. Merchants are offering deals and freebies on everything from clothes to pencils to cell phones. 1. Shop at home first Start with a list of what ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-23T10:14:41Z)

Google Presses Into Visual Shopping With Like.com Deal

Google CEO Eric Schmidt's plan to buy a company a month has been on fast forward; lately the search firm has been on a company-a-week pace. The latest? On Friday, Google announced the purchase of visual ... (Source: Advertising Age 2010-08-21T15:39:10Z)

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)

TSX Gains Amid M&A Optimism; Potash Surges - Canadian Commentary

(RTTNews) - Optimism following the recent batch of global M&A deals and expectations of encouraging earnings reports from Canada's big banks lifted Bay Street traders' sentiment in mid-morning deals Monday. The S&P/TSX ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-23T15:01:01Z)

Google acquires Like.com

Google Inc. has acquired Like.com , a website that lets shoppers find what they want by what it looks like. San Mateo-based Like.com confirmed the acquisition with a note on its website, and said it sees the ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-08-23T17:45:39Z)

VT extends Beamer's deal through 2016

BLACKSBURG - 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 ... (Source: Progress Index 2010-08-23T08:05:50Z)

Ex-Chrysler exec Ridenour hired by UQM Tech

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP said Sunday that it will acquire the remainder of Australia's Prime Infrastructure Group, in a deal the companies valued at about $1.4 billion. Under the terms of the deal ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-23T16:26:55Z)

Consumer Electronics in South Korea

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f1655c/consumer_electroni) has announced the addition of the "Consumer Electronics in South ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-23T15:51:07Z)

Israel sets terms for coming talks

JERUSALEM – Israel's prime minister demanded Sunday that any future Palestinian state be demilitarized and recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland, as he staked out his starting position for new Mideast peace talks ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-23T19:54:30Z)

Apparel Retail in Asia-Pacific

Many resellers don't offer refunds full stop. We're different. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase let us know within 5 working days. If we are unable to address the problem to your satisfaction we will give you a ... (Source: Just-style.com 2010-08-10T10:22:56Z)

KNOC launches $2.9B hostile offer to acquire Dana Petroleum

Source: Korea National Oil Corp. Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) today announces the terms of a cash offer to be made for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Dana . KNOC also announces a ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-08-20T14:57:25Z)

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)

Google buys visual shopping engine Like.com

The acquistion comes years after the first rumors emerged that Google was interested in buying Like.com, which was initially known as Riya when the company was founded in 2004. Like.com CEO and co-founder Munjal Shah ... (Source: Mac Central 2010-08-23T13:49:26Z)

Israeli says deal possible, difficult

JERUSALEM - Staking out his starting position for new Mideast peace talks, Israel's prime minister demanded Sunday that any future Palestinian state be demilitarized and recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-23T15:01:01Z)

KNOC bids $2.9 billion for Dana Petroleum

HOUSTON, Aug. 23 -- Korea National Oil Corp. launched a hostile takeover bid Aug. 20 for Dana Petroleum PLC, Aberdeen. Dana Petroleum, which operates mainly in the North Sea and Egypt, has declined to recommend the offer ... (Source: Oil & Gas Journal 2010-08-23T17:09:52Z)

Dan Gilbert & Forest City Strike Deal on Land for Cleveland Casino

Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert and his company, Rock Gaming LLC, has struck a deal with Forest City Enterprises to acquire land for the downtown Cleveland casino which will be located next to Tower City ... (Source: Cleveland Leader 2010-08-18T23:56:39Z)

Dana Banks on its Financial Results to Convince KNOC for Raising the Takeover Offer

As told by a person familiar with the matter on August 23, for its hostile takeover bid worth $2.6 billion to acquire Dana Petroleum, Korea National Oil Corp. seeks approval from Dana's shareholders. KNOC also did not ... (Source: TopNews United States 2010-08-23T10:00:22Z)

Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Frumpy back to school time

It's time for the kids to go back to school, although if I paid attention to the retail ads, I would have sent them six weeks ago, when stores started running "back to school" specials while there was still ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-23T11:54:54Z)

Brookfield Offers to Take Prime Private

SYDNEY—A fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management proposed to take private Prime Infrastructure Group, a remnant of Australia's failed Babcock & Brown Ltd., in an offer that values the transport and energy ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-23T14:39:32Z)

Report: Huet to Switzerland

According to a report on the Swiss site 20 Minutes Online, Cristobal Huet will be loaned to Fribourg-Gotteron for the 2010-11 season by the Chicago Blackhawks . Loaning Huet will save the Blackhawks over $5 million. Huet ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-08-23T18:35:45Z)

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