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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 9:41 pm

New Fulham deal for Davies

Davies, who retired from international football with Wales earlier this month, is now tied to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2013. The 30-year-old, who joined Fulham from Everton in January 2006, was ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-17T09:38:51Z)

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)

Roche joins with US firm Aileron to develop new drugs in deal potentially worth over ...

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group says it has teamed up with Massachusetts -based Aileron Therapeutics to develop a new class of drugs in a deal potentially worth over $1.1 billion ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-24T17:01:31Z)

Exclusive E-Deal With Amazon Is Scaled Back

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 announced Tuesday ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-24T20:50:35Z)

USOC says scheduling conflicts keep some top American athletes from Youth Olympics

SINGAPORE - The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday blamed scheduling conflicts for the Americans' woeful performance in the inaugural Youth Olympics, where their gold medal tally is less than ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:32:29Z)

Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is cut back

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 announced ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T02:19:52Z)

Roy Oswalt helps Phillies keep pace in division

PHILADELPHIA — Roy Oswalt is having fun being back in a pennant race. He's winning games, getting run support and starring in a rotation that reminds him of the one from his only trip to the World Series ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-23T00:27:42Z)

NFL News: Jets make Mangold highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. | Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label to go with it. Mangold, the New York Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center, became the highest-paid player at his position ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-25T04:07:14Z)

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The draft decision helped define both men in harsh terms: Michael Jordan was a failed executive, Kwame Brown a bust as a player. Now, nine years after Jordan took Brown with the No. 1 overall ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:18:10Z)

Kwame Brown, Bobcats agree to deal

To the surprise of countless NBA observers, Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan are together again. A reunion that no one in the league expected after their well-chronicled difficulties in Washington will take ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T05:20:00Z)

Nick Mangold inks 7-year deal with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- About two weeks ago, when the Darrelle Revis talks had deteriorated into a mudslinging contest between the New York Jets and Revis' agents, the Jets decided to shift their negotiating ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-25T01:15:26Z)

Jets' Mangold signs big deal, becomes highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious. The New York Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-25T03:09:58Z)

Johnson: US players not fully respected in England

LONDON (AP) — American players are still struggling to be respected in the English Premier League, according to Fulham's U.S. forward Eddie Johnson. Since joining Fulham from Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-23T12:59:19Z)

Phillies' Roy Oswalt shuts down Dodgers, 2-0

When Roy Oswalt visited Dodger Stadium earlier this year, he told Brad Ausmus that he had found a new way to grip his changeup. Oswalt informed his former catcher it was a swing-and-miss type of pitch. "I ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T05:48:33Z)

Pitcher Roy Oswalt plays left after Howard ejected

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Oswalt became the first Phillies pitcher to play a position in the field in 39 years after Ryan Howard was ejected in the 14th inning on Tuesday night. Oswalt caught a routine fly ball from ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-08-25T04:00:05Z)

Ryan Clady To Return On Wednesday, Broncos Getting Healthy

After a Training Camp filled with names that wouldn't be on the field, Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels finally gave Broncos Country a bit of good news today. During his press conference, McDaniels let it be known that ... (Source: Mile High Report 2010-08-24T18:13:06Z)

USOC says keeping HQs in town is worth the expense

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 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-24T21:12:03Z)

Ex-Wizard Eddie Johnson: US players not fully respected in England

LONDON — American players are still struggling to be respected in the English Premier League, U.S. forward Eddie Johnson said. Since joining Fulham from Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards in January ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-23T13:35:07Z)

ONGC divided on Cairn India counter-bid: report

MUMBAI (Reuters) - State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp <ONGC.BO> is divided over making a counter-bid for Cairn India <CAIL.BO>, which is the target of a $9.6 billion takeover offer by Vedanta <VED.L>, the Business ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T03:45:46Z)

Could Vedanta Face Competition for Cairn India?

Deal Journal colleague Amitha Rajan has an interesting post over at India Real Time about a possible takeover battle brewing for Cairn India. Here's an excerpt: Cairn India is back in focus with investors ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-24T16:40:02Z)

Cairn holds talks with India officials on Vedanta deal

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Cairn Energy ( CNE.L ) on Tuesday held "friendly and open" discussion with the Indian officials on Vedanta Resources' ( VED.L ) purchase of a stake of up to $9.6 billion in Cairn India ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-17T13:35:04Z)

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)

Broncos getting healthier, Buckhalter returns to practice

Buckhalter has been dealing with a back injury. Offensive lineman Ryan Clady (notes) and running back LenDale White (notes) are coming back to work Wednesday, per Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. "Feels good to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T02:27:01Z)

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)

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)

Roche Inks Development Deal With U.S. Firm

GENEVA (AP) -- Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group says it has teamed up with Massachusetts-based Aileron Therapeutics to develop a new class of drugs in a deal potentially worth over $1.1 billion. Roche is ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Life-Sciences Statistician (Cheminformatics) : Basel, Switzerland

At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built ... (Source: Nature.com 2010-08-17T17:38:27Z)

Stalled talks lead Bobcats to pick-up

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats thought the answer to their depth problems at center was to waive Erick Dampier to clear salary-cap space and then re-sign him for less money. When Dampier wouldn't ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T23:42:23Z)

Broncos get injury relief with return of key players

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For once, Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has some good news on the medical front. He said All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady will practice Wednesday for the first time since blowing out ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-24T22:23:38Z)

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: Hartford Courant 2010-08-23T19:25:52Z)

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