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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 8:40 am

Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan reunite; Brown agrees to 1-year, $1.3 million deal with ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is bringing back what's considered his worst move as a basketball executive: Kwame Brown. The Bobcats on Monday agreed on a one-year deal with Brown for ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T04:58:32Z)

LSU single-game tickets go on sale Saturday

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Single-game tickets for LSU home football games against Mississippi State, McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe will go on sale to the general public Saturday. In addition, the LSU Ticket Office ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-24T12:50:58Z)

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)

Sheboygan 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 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-24T12:15:11Z)

Australia: Labor and Liberal vie to form minority government

Negotiations have begun between the independent and Greens parliamentarians, and Labor Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott, for the formation of a minority government. Neither the Labor Party ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-08-24T07:57:29Z)

Kwame Brown hooks up with Michael Jordan again

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is bringing back what's considered his worst move as a basketball executive: Kwame Brown. The Bobcats on Monday agreed on a one-year deal with Brown -- a relatively ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-24T13:26:46Z)

Former executive strikes a deal to buy Resorts Atlantic City, the city's 1st casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A former Atlantic City casino executive has a deal to buy Resorts Atlantic City, the first casino to open in the struggling gambling hot spot. Dennis Gomes' company, Gomes Gaming ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-23T15:22:29Z)

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)

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)

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 2010-08-24T11:10:46Z)

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)

Australian Labor Party's campaign "launch": Gillard pitches her right-wing credentials to ...

The Australian Labor Party formally launched its federal election campaign yesterday, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard using the occasion to pitch her pro-business credentials against those of opposition leader Tony ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-08-16T23:59:01Z)

LSU single-game tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 28

BATON ROUGE — Single-game tickets for LSU home football games against Mississippi State, McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe will go on sale to the general public Saturday. In addition, the LSU Ticket Office ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-24T14:02:33Z)

Samantha Cameron, Wife of U.K. Prime Minister, Gives Birth to a Daughter

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has become a father for the fourth time, after his wife Samantha gave birth to a daughter during their summer vacation in Cornwall, southwest England. Cameron, 43, and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T13:55:24Z)

Former Executive to Buy Resorts Atlantic City Casino

HADDONFIELD, N.J.—A casino regulator who became a casino executive has struck a deal to buy Atlantic City's first legal casino in a move that could offer some optimism that the struggling gambling mecca can ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-23T18:42:55Z)

Baby girl for David and Samantha Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron has become a father again after his wife Samantha today gave birth to a baby girl, weighing 6lbs 1oz. Their daughter is their fourth child. Downing Street said both the baby and the Prime ... (Source: WalesOnline 2010-08-24T15:14:08Z)

Campaign fatigue: how leaders stumbled to the line

Aug 23, 2010 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition leader Tony Abbott maintained hectic schedules in the final days of the 2010 federal election ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-24T00:40:50Z)

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)

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)

AIG is to trim its debt to Fed

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday that it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-08-24T13:12:27Z)

UK prime minister announces birth of baby girl

British Prime Minister David Cameron's wife gave birth to a baby girl Tuesday, while the couple were away from London on their summer vacation. Cameron's office said the baby was born at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T14:52:40Z)

KNOC says no plan to raise $2.6 billion Dana offer

SEOUL (Reuters) - State-run Korea National Oil Corp, on the verge of a hostile $2.6 billion takeover of U.K. oil explorer Dana Petroleum (LSE: DNX.L - News ), could be looking for buys double the Dana size once that deal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-24T10:06:20Z)

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)

Former exec to buy Resorts Atlantic City casino

A casino regulator who became a casino executive has struck a deal to buy Atlantic City's first legal casino in a move that could offer some optimism that the struggling gambling mecca can be revived.Dennis Gomes, the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T13:48:14Z)

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: PennEnergy 2010-08-24T14:31:11Z)

Free agent Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan to reunite in Charlotte

Kwame Brown has found a new home. But he will play for a familiar face. Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting that Brown has agreed to a one-year veteran's minimum deal to play for the Charlotte Bobcats. The ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-24T15:21:18Z)

AIG uses proceeds from debt sale to repay $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: Buffalo News 2010-08-24T11:32:14Z)

DEALTALK-Dana has few tactics left to resist KNOC bid

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil explorer Dana Petroleum's barriers against an unsolicited takeover approach from Korea National Oil Corp ( KNOC ) are falling fast, raising the chances of an agreed deal between ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-18T13:48:12Z)

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)

LSU football single game tickets to go on sale Saturday

BATON ROUGE - Single game tickets for the Mississippi State (Sept.1), McNeese State (Oct. 16) and Louisiana-Monroe (Nov.13) games will go on sale Saturday at 9 .m. LSU is also introducing a three-game mini ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-23T21:34:43Z)

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