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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 3:43 pm

New Market Research Report: Functional Drinks in the United Kingdom

The functional drinks market consists of the retail sale of energy drinks, sport drinks and nutraceutical drinks. The market is valued according to retail selling price (RSP) and includes any applicable taxes. Any ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-24T00:13:10Z)

Judge denies forced treatment for Christian convert

A juvenile court judge on Tuesday rejected the request of a Christian convert's Sri Lankan Muslim parents to order their daughter to continue chemotherapy for uterine cancer. The request by Rifqa Bary does not meet the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T00:00:07Z)

Mark Cuban submits highest opening bid for Texas Rangers

FORT WORTH, Texas — A group of investors led by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban submitted the highest opening bid for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers at a rare and unusual auction in bankruptcy court ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-04T21:42:56Z)

Texas Rangers Auction: Team Cuban Bids Highest

FORT WORTH - A group led by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Houston businessman Jim Crane emerged Wednesday as the highest bid for the Texas Rangers. The deal is believed to be around $331million, but discounts ... (Source: 33 KDAF-TV 2010-08-04T20:52:49Z)

Hedge fund merger to reunite star traders

Two hedge funds that were both started by former star traders at Goldman Sachs are to merge in a deal that marks one of the biggest steps over the past year in the long-anticipated consolidation of the ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-03T06:49:20Z)

Evidence Linked to Anna Nicole Smith's Death Ruled Out by Judge

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert Perry has forbidden any evidence linking Sandeep Kapoor, Khristine Eroshevich and Howard K. Stern to Anna Nicole Smith's demise in the upcoming drugs trial. The Los Angeles judge ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-07-31T06:38:34Z)

Prosecutor gives opening statement at Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial

Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Two doctors violated their responsibility to protect Anna Nicole Smith by prescribing massive amounts of drugs with the connivance of her lawyer-boyfriend, even ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-04T21:07:08Z)

Kagan's path to Supreme Court clears as senators pledge support

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan's elevation to the Supreme Court appeared virtually assured Wednesday as a majority of senators declared their support for her nomination as the debate over her ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-04T21:07:08Z)

Market Report, "Dishwashing Products in the United Kingdom", published

The dishwashing products market consists of the sale through retail channels of hand-washing products, automatic dishwashing products and rinsing agents. The market is valued according to retail selling price (RSP) and ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-30T04:45:14Z)

Majority of Senators will vote for Kagan's Supreme Court nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Kagan has won the support of a majority of senators on the eve of a vote to confirm her as the Supreme Court's fourth woman. WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Kagan has won the support of a majority of ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-08-04T22:11:34Z)

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement

The antitrust settlement between Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission requires that Intel change its business in several key ways: — Intel can't cut deals with computer makers in which they're promised benefits ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T20:38:30Z)

In Large Hedge Fund Deal, TPG-Axon Acquires Montrica Investment

TPG-Axon Capital Management has agreed to absorb Montrica Investment Management, in a move that will create a firm with combined assets totaling $9.1 billion. TPG-Axon founder, Dinakar Singh, said Monday in a letter to ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-03T20:39:42Z)

Ohio judge delays ruling in Christian runaway case

An Ohio juvenile court judge says she'll issue a decision Thursday in the case of a runaway Christian convert at odds with her Muslim parents and trying to avoid deportation. The judge Wednesday told attorneys for 17 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T20:59:59Z)

Video: Lions' Ndamukong Suh gets similar deal to Matthew Stafford

ALLEN PARK - In the end, the question is whether Detroit Lions second overall pick Ndamukong Suh got a better contract than quarterback Matthew Stafford, last year's first overall choice. The answer is a ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-04T16:56:36Z)

Jury selection nears end in Anna Nicole Smith case

LOS ANGELES (AP) Lawyers neared an end to jury selection Tuesday in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial in Los Angeles. Superior Court Judge Robert Perry called a new panel of about 70 prospects early ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-08-04T10:51:32Z)

TPG-Axon, Montrica hedge funds to merge

NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Hedge funds TPG-Axon Capital and Montrica Investment Management have agreed to merge in a deal that will bring together assets under management totaling $9.1 billion. TPG-Axon's ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T16:14:50Z)

Judge refuses to order chemo for Ohio convert

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A state juvenile court judge on Tuesday rejected the request of a Christian convert's Muslim parents to order their daughter to continue chemotherapy for uterine cancer. The request from the parents of ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-04T20:45:40Z)

Opening statements begin in Anna Nicole

LOS ANGELES A prosecutor claims two doctors prescribed massive amounts of drugs to Anna Nicole Smith even though they were warned she was addicted to painkillers. The claim came Wednesday during opening ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-04T19:19:46Z)

Mark Cuban-Jim Crane group is the high bidder in Texas Rangers auction

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Houston businessman Jim Crane submitted the highest bid for the Texas Rangers, it was revealed today in bankruptcy court. The bid from Cuban's group ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-04T20:02:43Z)

Source: Detroit Lions expect Ndamukong Suh signing today

The Lions are closing in on a deal and expect to sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh today, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Suh, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, is the team ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-31T16:54:11Z)

Anna Nicole Smith drug trial begins in L.A. court

Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday in the drug conspiracy case involving the late Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith. The case involves three people accused of illegally giving drugs to Smith in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-04T14:19:07Z)

Ex-Bison player pleads guilty in Best Buy theft ring

FARGO - A fourth man charged in a series of thefts from Best Buy pleaded guilty Monday and was put on probation. Garrett Johnson pleaded guilty in Cass County District Court to felony theft and was sentenced to the two ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-08-03T13:01:34Z)

FTC says computer buyers benefit from Intel deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-04T20:45:40Z)

Former college football player pleads guilty in Best Buy theft ring

FARGO, N.D. — A fourth man charged in a series of thefts from Best Buy pleaded guilty Monday and was put on probation. Garrett Johnson pleaded guilty in Cass County District Court to felony theft and was sentenced to ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-03T15:03:15Z)

Detroit Lions Sign No. 2 Overall Draft Pick Ndamukong Suh to 5-Year Deal

Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions agreed on a contract that guarantees $40 million over five years to the No. 2 pick in this year's National Football League draft, the Associated Press reported. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T20:45:40Z)

Opening statements begin at Anna Nicole Smith trial

A prosecutor claims two doctors prescribed massive amounts of drugs to Anna Nicole Smith even though they were warned she was addicted to painkillers. The claim came Wednesday during opening statements in the Los Angeles ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-04T18:51:08Z)

Ex-Bison player pleads guilty in Best Buy theft

A fourth man charged in a series of thefts from Best Buy pleaded guilty Monday and was put on probation. Garrett Johnson pleaded guilty in Cass County District Court to felony theft and was sentenced to the two days he ... (Source: Park Rapids Enterprise 2010-08-03T12:47:15Z)

University of Southern California - USC Law School

Over 100 years old, USC Law is a small, private, top-ranked U.S. law school. One of the most prominent and highly selective law schools in the country, USC Law has a reputation for academic excellence. Our law school is ... (Source: LLM GUIDE 2010-08-04T16:35:08Z)

Intel (INTC) Enters FTC Settlement

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC ) has reached a tentative settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over charges that the company illegally abused its market presence by using threats and bundled prices to stay well ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-04T21:07:08Z)

Sen. Johnson praises Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan

Sen. Tim Johnson says Solicitor General Elena Kagan is intelligent and qualified to be a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. The South Dakota Democrat says he looks forward to voting to confirm Kagan, the U.S ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-04T20:59:59Z)

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