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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 5:39 pm

Agency's exclusive e-book deal with Amazon.com is called off

NEW YORK - An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T19:24:41Z)

Amazon exclusive e-deal is off

NEW YORK - AN EXCLUSIVE e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-24T23:20:54Z)

Wisconsin woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

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: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

WD-40 Partners with Rebuilding Together to Search for Tradesperson of the Year; Offer ...

SAN DIEGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--WD-40®, in partnership with Rebuilding Together®, is looking for the 2010 Rebuilding Together Tradesperson of the Year™ – someone who reflects the values of both brands, gives back to ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-08-23T04:23:55Z)

Kan. woman drops suit challenging flag law

PAPILLION (AP) - Family members of a fallen U.S. soldier expressed disappointment Monday after prosecutors and protesters from Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church reached a deal that will keep both sides out ... (Source: North Platte Telegraph 2010-08-24T09:09:04Z)

BHP Billiton (BHP) Goes Hostile In Its Bid for PotashCorp (POT)

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP ) is taking its nearly $40 billion takeover offer for PotashCorp (NYSE: POT ) directly to shareholders, after PotashCorp's directors unanimously rejected the overture. Yesterday, PotashCorp's ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-18T11:46:30Z)

Woman pleads guilty to killing 2 fellow soldiers

A woman accused of killing two fellow soldiers and abducting their baby pleaded guilty Monday to murder and kidnapping charges to avoid a possible death penalty, an Army spokeswoman said. Ivette G. Davila ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-24T03:25:28Z)

AIG pays back $4B

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said yesterday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's aircraft ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-24T15:49:56Z)

Kan. woman drops suit challenging Neb. flag law

Family members of a fallen U.S. soldier expressed disappointment Monday after prosecutors and protesters from Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church reached a deal that will keep both sides out of court over actions ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-23T23:22:05Z)

Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is called off

NEW YORK -- An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-24T19:46:09Z)

BHP Billiton hopes jump in profits will help PotashCorp bid

BHP Billiton is hoping that a huge jump in annual profits, set to be announced this morning, will be enough to frighten off any potential rivals for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, which last week rejected a $38.5bn ... (Source: The Independent 2010-08-24T22:59:26Z)

Sears and Rebuilding Together Mark Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina With 50 ...

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , Aug. 24 -- Sears is continuing its ongoing efforts with Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-24T12:00:52Z)

USOC optimistic on financing deal with IOC

SINGAPORE -- The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee says he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the IOC about financing future games. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun says in an interview that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:33:40Z)

Senator To Offer Legislation To Ban Bear Baying After US Humane Society Releases ...

Updated: August 24, 12:00 p.m. Columbia, SC - State Senator Joel Lourie announced plans to pre-file legislation to ban the practice of bear baying in South Carolina. Bear baying involves releasing dogs on ... (Source: News Channel 7 2010-08-24T17:01:31Z)

BHP launches $39 billion cash bid for PotashCorp

LONDON/TORONTO (Reuters) – Miner BHP Billiton formally launched its $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, the world's largest fertilizer company. Details of the offer were the same as when BHP, the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T12:56:54Z)

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 2010-08-24T12:36:39Z)

AIG to repay $4 billion in federal bailout funds

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: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-24T16:47:12Z)

South Carolina urged to outlaw 'bear baying'

Leaders with the Humane Society of the United States are asking state lawmakers to outlaw "bear baying" competitions. The animal protection organization held a news conference at its Spartanburg office Monday where ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-24T18:34:34Z)

Dell Said to Plan Sweetened 3Par Offer After HP Bid

(Updates with today's trading in sixth paragraph.) Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Dell Inc. is readying a sweetened offer for data-storage provider 3Par Inc. after its earlier bid was bested by a $1.6 billion ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-24T13:41:05Z)

UPDATE 2-Dell likely to raise 3PAR bid to fend off HP-report

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Shares in Dell Inc ( DELL.O ) dived more than 5 percent on a report the PC maker is preparing to sweeten its bid for 3PAR Inc ( PAR.N ), after its offer was trumped ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-24T19:24:41Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues collector who says he has negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams is suing to stop a Fresno man from selling prints and posters made from garage-sale negatives that the man says are the work of the famed photographer. The Ansel Adams ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-08-24T22:59:26Z)

New sponsorships helping USOC pad bottom line

A handful of recent sponsorship deals have padded the pocketbook of the U.S. Olympic Committee, which reported Tuesday it has generated $110 million in revenue since Scott Blackmun replaced Stephanie Streeter as chief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T23:42:23Z)

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

To kick off Rebuilding Together's Fifty

To kick off Rebuilding Together's Fifty for Five, volunteers from around the country have come to rebuild this home, among 50 homes in five days in New Orleans during the week of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-24T22:52:16Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams sued a California man 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 2010-08-24T16:40:02Z)

Ansel Adams Trust Sues to Stop Sale of Garage Sale Images

The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust, which owns the copyright to Ansel Adams' work and his trademark, has filed suit to stop Rick Norsigian and his lawyer from selling prints made from negatives that Norsigian ... (Source: Photo District News 2010-08-24T15:14:08Z)

AIG repaying U.S. $4 billion

The insurer's aircraft-leasing company, International Lease Finance Corp., completed the sale of $4.4 billion in debt. AIG plans to use more than $3.9 billion of the proceeds to repay the Federal Reserve Bank ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-24T15:14:08Z)

Woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

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 used an ice ... (Source: WOOD 2010-08-24T12:29:30Z)

SC Lawmaker To File Bill Banning Bear Baying

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A South Carolina lawmaker said Tuesday that he will introduce legislation banning a practice known as "bear baying." Columbia state Sen. Joel Lourie said he was appalled by videos showing dogs running ... (Source: FOX Carolina 2010-08-24T19:31:50Z)

USOC study says keeping HQs in town retains 722 jobs with combined $55 million ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — The U.S. Olympic Committee says keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs will save jobs and money. According to a study being completed for the federation, 722 jobs will stay in the city ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-24T21:40:41Z)

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