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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 12:40 pm

Discover replaces FedEx as sponsor of Orange Bowl in 4-year deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Discover Financial Services will be the new sponsor of the Orange Bowl from 2011 to 2014, ending Fedex Corp. 's longstanding sponsorship of the college football game. The four-year deal ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-26T16:09:02Z)

Discover to sponsor Orange Bowl in 4-year deal

NEW YORK — Discover Financial Services said Thursday it will be the new sponsor of the Orange Bowl from 2011 to 2014, ending Fedex Corp.'s longstanding sponsorship of the college football game. The four ... (Source: Daily Times 2010-08-27T10:45:44Z)

Chicago White Sox successfully claim Manny Ramirez off waivers—reports

It looks as though the White Sox finally got their wish. With multiple teams putting in a claim for Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez, the White Sox ended up getting the claim, according to several ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-27T19:21:07Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Iowa Hawkeyes aren't expecting running back Brandon Wegher to return

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa isn't expecting running back Brandon Wegher to return any time soon. Wegher, who rushed for 641 yards and eight touchdowns last season, left the team after two days of fall camp to deal ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-27T07:03:49Z)

NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

2 players leave team; Wegher still absent

Two players have left the Iowa football team and running back Brandon Wegher remains absent from practice. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz announced Thursday that junior fullback Wade Leppert and true freshman ... (Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2010-08-27T17:05:07Z)

Oil extends gains to near $73 in Asia on bargain hunting as stock markets rise after ...

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Oil prices extended gains to near $73 a barrel Thursday in Asia as regional stock markets rose and recent sharp losses in crude drew more buyers. Benchmark crude for October delivery was up 32 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-26T05:17:38Z)

Intel seen near deal for Infineon unit

Intel Corp. is reportedly close to buying Infineon Technologies AG 's wireless business for close to $2 billion. Bloomberg cited three sources it said have direct knowledge of the discussions in a story that ... (Source: Sacramento Business Journal 2010-08-27T15:46:22Z)

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)

Oil up slightly above $73 as eyes turn to Bernanke

Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, extending two straight days of gains, as investors looked ahead to comments from the Federal Reserve on the outlook for U.S. economic growth. By early afternoon in Europe ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-27T12:40:16Z)

Infineon and Intel to make a deal this weekend: sources

FRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Intel and Infineon are likely to announce an agreement on the future of the German chipmaker's wireless business this weekend, three people familiar with the matter ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-27T14:41:57Z)

Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz Discusses Brandon Wegher Situation

Head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Saturday during Iowa's open scrimmage that sophomore running back Brandon Wegher has left the team to deal with personal issues. Ferentz hinted that Wegher might be back in the near ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-14T22:49:49Z)

Nigeria announces power grid sale

President Goodluck Jonathan said the nation would sell off the state-run Power Holding Company of Nigeria and workers at the state-run power company would receive "generous" severance package. In a speech before ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-26T23:47:10Z)

Production resumes at mine where two died

ELKO -- Gold production has resumed at a Nevada mine north of Carlin where two miners died earlier this month. But Barrick Gold Corp. officials said a shaft at the underground Meikle Mine where the fatal ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-27T08:36:53Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues Fresnan over negatives

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 ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-22T23:59:04Z)

Oil prices ease aming expectations of slower economic growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Oil prices eased in Asia on Friday after two straight days of gains, taking a cue from regional stock markets which were mixed amid expectations of slower U.S. economic growth ... (Source: The Trucker 2010-08-27T11:57:19Z)

Stan Kroenke Cedes Nuggets To Son

Stan Kroenke was approved as the new owner of the NFL's St. Louis Rams on Wednesday. Kroenke owns the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. The NFL unanimously approved Kroenke as long as he turns over ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-25T20:13:36Z)

UPDATE 1-Infineon, Intel to agree deal at weekend - sources

FRANKFURT/MUNICH, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Intel ( INTC.O ) and Infineon ( IFXGn.DE ) are likely to announce an agreement on the future of the German chipmaker's wireless business this weekend, three ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Discover Financial to sponsor Orange Bowl

(AP) — Discover Financial Services said Thursday it will be the new sponsor of the Orange Bowl from 2011 to 2014, ending Fedex Corp.'s longstanding sponsorship of the college football game. The four-year deal includes ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-08-26T19:58:06Z)

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)

Nestlé completes sale of Alcon to Novartis

Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé yesterday completed the sale of its remaining shares in Alcon to Novartis, representing around 52% of Alcon's share capital, for USD 28.3 billion. Nestlé acquired Alcon in 1977 for USD 280 ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-26T13:45:52Z)

Nigeria Announces Power Grid Sale, Repair, AF

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria has announced a plan to repair and privatize the oil-rich nation's decrepit national power grid. President Goodluck Jonathan and officials unveiled the plan Thursday in Lagos ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-26T13:31:33Z)

Report: White Sox Awarded Manny Ramirez Waiver Claim

The Chicago White Sox are on the clock. According to a Tweet from Jayson Stark , the White Sox were awarded the Manny Ramirez waiver claim on Friday afternoon. The team now has 48 hours to work out a deal with ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-27T18:45:20Z)

Nestle Completes Alcon Share Sale To Novartis For $28.3 Billion (NVS,ACL,NSRGY)

Aug 26, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 8/25/2010-Nestle (PINK:NSRGY) completed is sale of its remaining shares in Alcon (NYSE:ACL) to Novartis (NYSE:NVS) for $28.3 billion in cash. Novartis is now ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-26T14:57:27Z)

Nigeria announces power grid sale, repair

Nigeria has announced a plan to repair and privatize the oil-rich nation's decrepit national power grid. President Goodluck Jonathan and officials unveiled the plan Thursday in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital. It ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-26T13:31:33Z)

NFL owners OK Kroenke purchase of St. Louis Rams; son to run Nuggets, Avs

National Football League owners Wednesday agreed to let Stan Kroenke buy a majority interest in the St. Louis Rams — a move that means the sports magnate will hand off ownership of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado ... (Source: Denver Business Journal 2010-08-25T19:16:20Z)

Nestle, Novartis Complete Alcon Sale

FRANKFURT -- Food giant Nestle said Thursday it has completed the sale of its remaining shares in eye-care firm Alcon Inc. to Swiss drug maker Novartis for $28.3 billion in cash. Those shares represent around ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-26T08:16:35Z)

Production resumes at Nevada mine where 2 miners died

ELKO, Nev. (AP) -- Gold production has resumed at a northern Nevada mine where two miners died earlier this month. But Barrick Gold Corp. officials say a shaft at the underground Meikle Mine north of Carlin where the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T08:51:12Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

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