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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 3:39 am

Townhall News Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust is suing a California 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 the ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T00:19:21Z)

While doctors await test results, practice begins for team struck by medical ...

McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) — The McMinnville High School Grizzlies opened fall football practice on Monday while two of their teammates remained hospitalized and doctors tried to determine why 24 players ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-24T03:54:06Z)

Oudin falters in Pilot Pen opener

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Melanie Oudin was hoping to get in a few more matches before heading back to the U.S. Open, where she became America's darling last year with a run to the quarterfinals. But the 18-year-old ... (Source: Marietta Daily Journal 2010-08-24T05:48:38Z)

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)

UPDATED: AIG repaying nearly $4 billion in federal 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 ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-08-24T10:06:20Z)

Practice opens for team hit by illness

McMINNVILLE, OR -- (08/24/10) -- The McMinnville High School Grizzlies opened fall football practice on Monday while two of their teammates remained hospitalized and doctors tried to determine why 24 players developed a ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-24T08:40:26Z)

HP's $1.5B bid for 3Par tops Dell offer

NEW YORK - Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., offering 33 percent more than what rival Dell Inc. agreed to pay for the company just a week earlier. The tussle for ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-24T07:00:13Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

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 bought at a garage sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T05:12:51Z)

Big Brother 12 Live Feeds Spoiler – Who Gets Thrown Under the Bus After the PoV ...

Brendon winning the PoV competition was the best case scenario for some in the Big Brother 12 house, but worse for others. It was the best case for Hayden, Enzo, and Brendon, but the worst for Britney, Matt ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-24T10:06:20Z)

Pilot Pen Tennis Results

New Haven, Conn. Igor Andreev, Russia, def. Arnaud Clement, France, 7-6 (2), 6-3. Peter Luczak, Australia, def. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, def. Simon Greul, Germany ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-23T23:22:05Z)

Petrova advances at Pilot Pen tennis

Russian Nadia Petrova rallied after being down one set and 5-2 in the second to beat American Varvara Lepchenko 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the opening round of the Pilot Pen tournament. Petrova was a late addition to the field ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-24T04:08:25Z)

Poutry processor Sanderson Farms profit falls 16 pct as sales dip, misses view

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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-23T11:54:54Z)

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)

AIG to shave $4 billion off bailout balance

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: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-24T07:14:32Z)

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)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

AMITYVILLE, 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 ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-24T02:13:53Z)

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)

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)

HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

N EW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., offering 33 percent more than what rival Dell Inc. agreed to pay for the company just a week earlier. The tussle ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-24T04:08:25Z)

Nationals' Strasburg set for MRI exam after arm strain

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: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-24T09:16:14Z)

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)

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)

HP offers $1.5b for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

SAN FRANCISCO — The world's two biggest personal computer makers are locked in a pricey struggle over which can move away from the PC business the fastest. Hewlett-Packard Co. offered $1.5 billion ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-24T07:21:42Z)

National lose Strasburg to arm injury

PHILADELPHIA — 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: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-24T08:33:17Z)

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)

High school football players have strange reaction

McMINNVILLE, Ore. — The McMinnville High School Grizzlies opened fall football practice on Monday while two of their teammates remained hospitalized and doctors tried to determine why 24 players developed a ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-24T08:33:17Z)

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: No word yet on Strasburg's MRI

PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Strasburg's right arm has the Nationals on edge again. Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said Sunday the team will wait for results of an MRI on Strasburg before deciding what to ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-23T06:54:15Z)

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)

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)

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