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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 12:39 am

Tailback Derrick Washington suspended indefinitely at Missouri for disciplinary reasons

"As I tell my players, when something happens like this I won't comment on it," coach Gary Pinkel said. Washington, a senior, has lead the Tigers in rushing each of the last two seasons. Last year he carried the ball a ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-08-27T01:13:04Z)

American troops leaving Iraq

(NBC) - They're out of harm's way and heading to the arms of their loved ones.The last American combat brigade left Iraq overnight. A total of 440 soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division, riding their armored Strykers ... (Source: WALB 10 2010-08-20T12:48:34Z)

HealthSpring to buy Bravo Health for $545 million

HealthSpring Inc. today said it is acquiring Baltimore-based Bravo Health in a $545 million deal that creates the largest company focused solely on private Medicare Advantage plans. Consolidation had been ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-27T17:26:35Z)

2010 Missouri football preview

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri is counting on a nimble Blaine Gabbert leading the climb back into Big 12 prominence. Last year was a letdown for the Tigers, who stumbled in their bid to win a third straight Big 12 ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-18T09:44:49Z)

Jennifer Aniston Topless In Wanderlust

Actress Jennifer Aniston will appear topless for the upcoming movie Wanderlust. Aniston has played roles in many romantic comedy flicks but has never before been asked to take off her clothes until now. The ... (Source: dbtechno.com 2010-08-26T20:05:15Z)

Breaking!! The Last American Combat Troops will be gone rom Iraq by midnight.

Keith Olbermann just reported the Breaking news at 6:29 during the Ed Show that the last American Combat troops will be gone from Iraq by within the hour. The 42nd Striker Brigade will be the last to leave ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-08-18T22:59:23Z)

UFC 118 Results And Reaction: Randy Couture Vs. James Toney

Randy Couture made short work of James "Lights Out" Toney and won the debate over UFC vs. Boxing. Couture went low for low single and immediately got mount and kept position easily as James offered no offense what so ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-29T06:54:17Z)

Santa Clara County delays ambulance talks

A divided Santa Clara County board of supervisors Tuesday voted to hold off on negotiations for a new ambulance provider to allow more time to review competing proposals for the five-year contract. County ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-25T00:39:39Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

Jennifer Aniston to Strip Naked in Her Next Movie

Ditching the good girl image she has been portraying so far in her films, Aniston reportedly will go to the extremes in 'Wanderlust'. Jennifer Aniston is taking extreme lengths to banish her 'girl-next-door' image once ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-08-27T08:36:53Z)

Jennifer Aniston Going Topless, Threesome In New Flick

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - After her critically-panned flick "The Switch" debuted poorly at the box office last weekend, Jennifer Aniston is taking a different career direction. The "Friends" star is ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-27T16:15:00Z)

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3Par Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. by 11 percent to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company. The latest ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Still in Big 12, Missouri plays with chip on its shoulder

COLUMBIA, Mo. —Unless prompted, the players on the Missouri football team don't talk about it much. Unless pushed, MU coach Gary Pinkel doesn't talk about it at all. But there is an obvious chip on the ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-28T05:08:06Z)

Carlos Salcido set to sign for Fulham as Liverpool step up bid for Paul Konchesky

Fulham are close to agreeing a £2.5million deal for Mexico international Carlos Salcido from PSV Eindhoven. Manager Mark Hughes made his move for the 30-year-old defender after Liverpool stepped up their interest in ... (Source: Football 2010-08-26T09:21:01Z)

HealthSpring making $545M acquisition

08-27-2010 8:02 AM — Medicare Advantage firm HealthSpring has a deal to buy Baltimore, Md.-based Bravo Health for $545 million. The deal, expected to close by the end of the year, will grow HealthSpring's ... (Source: Nashville Post 2010-08-27T13:01:44Z)

Dow Slide Hits Five; Techs Boost Nasdaq

Failing to rebound from last week's steep slump, the Dow lost ground on Monday for the fifth session in a row, while rallying tech stocks allowed the Nasdaq Composite to avoid a similar fate. Today's Markets The ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-17T06:25:34Z)

Another human foot found washed up on West Coast

A tourist strolling a beach in Washington state discovered a human foot Friday, the eighth to wash up along the West Coast in the last three years. The detached right foot, belonging to a woman or child ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-08-28T00:50:24Z)

Last of American combat troops leaves Iraq

BAGHDAD--Members of the last American combat brigade in Iraq crossed into Kuwait early Thursday as the military neared its Aug. 31 deadline to end combat operations. As the United States military prepares to leave Iraq ... (Source: Inland Newstoday 2010-08-19T17:14:36Z)

Dow Extends Loss By A Hair As S&P, Nasdaq Recover

New York, NY, United States (AHN) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average failed to extricate from negative territory and extended its losing streak Monday while the other benchmarks recovered from last week's slump. The ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-16T22:04:29Z)

PSV Eindhoven's Carlos Salcido Completes Fulham Switch

Fulham have completed the signing of Mexico defender Carlos Salcido from PSV Eindhoven. The 30-year-old left-back, who played every minute of his country's World Cup campaign, has signed a three-year ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-08-28T09:18:38Z)

UFC 118 Results-BJ Penn vs Frankie Edgar, Randy Couture vs James Toney

In the long awaited showdown of boxing vs. mma, mma came out on top, which should come as no surprise to anyone. The fight between UFC legend Randy Couture and former heavyweight championship James Toney ended ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-29T06:32:49Z)

HP makes $1.6 billion bid for 3PAR Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) launched a $1.6 billion bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc (PAR.N) on Monday, topping an offer by technology rival Dell Inc (DELL.O). HP bid $24 a share for 3PAR, about 33 percent ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Hughes confirms Fulham interest in Salcido

Fulham manager Mark Hughes has confirmed he is hoping to sign Carlos Salcido, though any deal for the Mexico left-back will not automatically spell the end of Paul Konchesky's time at the club. Fulham appear ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

SJ Firefighters Reject City's Latest Offer

The phrase "back to the drawing board" is becoming part of the regular story for San Jose firefighters and the city. The San Jose firefighters union on Friday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by the city that would ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T15:45:11Z)

Bravo Health to be acquired for $545M by HealthSpring

Baltimore's Bravo Health Inc. has agreed to be acquired by HealthSpring Inc. for $545 million, in a deal projected to create the nation's seventh-largest Medicare Advantage provider. Bravo Health is a fast ... (Source: Baltimore Business Journal 2010-08-27T13:23:12Z)

Randy Couture beats James Toney in UFC 118

F ive-time Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Randy Couture defeated former boxing champion James Toney by submission in the first round of a heavyweight bout at UFC 118 Saturday at the TD Garden. With Couture ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-29T05:14:04Z)

Wall St Gains Ground, Nasdaq Turns Positive

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks cut declines on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq turning positive as healthcare and technology shares gained ground. * The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI> was off 9.00 points, or ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-25T15:27:16Z)

SJ: FIREFIGHTERS UNION REJECTS CITY'S CONCESSION PROPOSAL

The San Jose firefighters union today overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by the city that would have allowed 49 recently laid-off firefighters to be rehired, calling the offer unfair. More than 600 firefighters ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-28T01:47:40Z)

Updated: Ninth human foot found washed up on West Coast

A tourist strolling on a beach in Washington state discovered a human foot Friday, the ninth to wash up on the West Coast in the last three years. The detached right foot — likely belonging to a woman or ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-08-28T01:33:21Z)

Another foot washes up on Northwest beach

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- A human foot has washed up on a Pacific Northwest beach, the ninth in the last three years, law enforcement officers reported. A person walking on Whidbey Island ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-28T16:28:08Z)

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