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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 1:40 am

Odd News: Sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1.15 million and is under contract. Owner Brian Wilson is holding a moving sale Saturday. Items include furniture and ... (Source: Herald and News 2010-08-23T07:15:43Z)

Moving sale at 'Amityville Horror'

New York — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-22T08:28:29Z)

Sanderson Farms 3Q profit falls 16 pct

LAUREL, Miss. (AP) -- Poultry processor Sanderson Farms Inc. said Monday that its third-quarter profit fell 16 percent as sales dipped. The results fell short of Wall Street forecasts, and its shares dropped $2.16, or 5 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-23T20:23:08Z)

Ansel Adams Trust Sues Over Calif. Garage Sale Negatives

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Aug. 23) -- A group representing Ansel Adams sued a Fresno man Monday for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer, the latest salvo in a dispute over glass negatives ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-24T02:06:44Z)

MLB Decision on Strasburg arriving after MRI

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Stephen Strasburg's right arm has the Nationals on edge again. Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said the team will wait for results of an MRI exam on Strasburg before deciding what to do ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-08-23T14:18:04Z)

AIG reduces debt with sale

The insurer's aircraft leasing company, International Lease Finance Corp., completed the sale of $4.4 billion in debt. AIG will use more than $3.9 billion of the proceeds to repay the Federal Reserve Bank of ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-24T07:57:29Z)

Woman, 79, kills snake with knife

SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin (AP) – 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 ... (Source: Manila Bulleting Online 2010-08-24T07:43:10Z)

Owners may vote on Rams sale Wednesday

NFL owners will gather Wednesday in Atlanta for a brief, half-day meeting during which they may vote on Stan Kroenke's bid to buy the St. Louis Rams and on whether to move forward with adding two games to ... (Source: Sports Business Journal 2010-08-23T10:50:28Z)

US STOCKS-M&A activity lifts index futures

NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, following two weeks of losses for the S&P and Dow, as sentiment was lifted by several potential mergers and deals. Hewlett-Packard Co ( HPQ ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-21T23:53:06Z)

Big Brother 12 Spoilers: Veto Ceremony Results – Who Is On the Block Now?

Hoooo—-weee!!! Things are heating up in the Big Brother 12 House. To recap the other spoilers and catch up, Britney is HoH and she nominated Enzo and Brendon to be evicted. Big Brother 12 Spoiler … Don't ... (Source: current-movie-reviews.com 2010-08-24T00:26:31Z)

Nationals' Strasburg set for MRI exam

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Stephen Strasburg's right arm has the Nationals on edge again. Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said the team will wait for results of an MRI exam on Strasburg before deciding what ... (Source: Estherville Daily News 2010-08-24T06:24:26Z)

SBJ: Owners to vote on Rams sale soon

NFL owners will gather Wednesday in Atlanta for a brief, half-day meeting during which they may vote on Stan Kroenke's bid to buy the St. Louis Rams and on whether to move forward with adding two games to the regular ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-23T19:40:11Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

SAN FRANCISCO—The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust is suing a Fresno man for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer. The case filed Monday in federal court in San Francisco is ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-23T23:14:56Z)

M&A activity lifts index futures

By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures rose on Monday, following two weeks of losses for the S&P and Dow, as sentiment was lifted by several potential mergers and deals. Hewlett-Packard Co <HPQ.N ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T12:09:13Z)

Sanderson Farms 3Q profit falls 16 pct, US

LAUREL, Miss. (AP) — Poultry processor Sanderson Farms Inc. said today that its third-quarter profit fell 16 percent as sales dipped. The results fell short of Wall Street forecasts, and its shares dropped $2.16, or 5 ... (Source: WREG 2010-08-23T13:49:26Z)

Search Results american international group

Bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc said on Monday it paid back nearly $4 billion in US loans in its single largest cash payment so far to reduce its debt to taxpayers. Fed plans to cut AIG's credit line ... (Source: Business Standard 2010-08-23T20:01:39Z)

NC dealer selling J.D. Salinger's old toilet

This undated photo provided by Kernersville, N.C.- based company The Vault shows a toilet reportedly ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Collectibles dealer Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday Aug ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-21T03:21:52Z)

AIG repaying nearly $4 billion in loans

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's aircraft ... (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-08-24T07:57:29Z)

Big Brother 12 Week 7 Spoilers: POV Competition, Third Pandora's Box

The weekend has been anything but relaxing for the Big Brother house guests – Britney nominated Brendon and Enzo, the Brigade is plotting to backdoor Matt, Britney was faced with the third Pandora's Box, the POV ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-22T17:03:53Z)

Elderly Woman 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 says it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:30:17Z)

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

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-24T00:55:09Z)

AIG to pay back nearly $4B

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it was paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's aircraft ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-24T07:43:10Z)

Vote on Rams sale could come Wednesday

After months of discussion and negotiation and speculation, NFL owners could vote on Wednesday to approve the sale of the St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke, reports Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-23T14:53:51Z)

'Lost' Ansel Adams negatives?

LOS ANGELES - The case of the "lost" Ansel Adams negatives that purportedly are worth $200 million has turned into a public argument between Rick Norsigian, who found them at a garage sale 10 years ago, and ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-22T07:09:45Z)

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)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

A MITYVILLE, N.Y. - The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1.15 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-21T17:55:11Z)

NC memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

K ERNERSVILLE, 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: Boston Herald 2010-08-20T22:06:54Z)

Nats await results on Strasburg MRI

Stephen Strasburg's right arm has the Nationals on edge again. Washington General Manager Mike Rizzo said the team will wait for results of an MRI exam on Strasburg before deciding what to do with their ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-23T21:49:02Z)

Sanderson Farms, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2010

LAUREL, Miss.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) today reported results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2010. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $489.1 ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-08-22T20:24:19Z)

Brendon & Enzo Nominated For Big Brother 12 Eviction In Week 7

Brendon & Enzo nominated for Big Brother 12 eviction in week 7. According to Big Brother Network and the live feeds, Britney who is the reigning HOH for week 7 decided to nominate Brendon and Enzo for eviction this week ... (Source: TV.com 2010-08-22T00:50:22Z)

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