Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 4:40 am

Vancouver-based Red Back Mining sold to Kinross Gold in $7-billion deal

Vancouver-based gold miner Red Back Mining Inc. posted an increase in its quarterly gold production, and said mining volumes and grade from an underground operation at its Chirano mine will continue to boost production ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-08-04T02:51:55Z)

Back to School: Some SCS students shift schools

Some Shelbyville Central Schools elementary students will be learning at new schools when school starts Aug. 10, while math goes digital at some grade levels. School board members approved a redistricting plan ... (Source: Shelbyville News 2010-08-04T07:31:06Z)

Scientists Developing Vaccine to Deal With Stress

Feeling stressed? There may soon be a vaccine to help calm your nerves. California scientists are working on a stress vaccine that would help people relax without actually slowing them down, the Daily Mail ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-03T08:15:14Z)

Charlie Sheen cops plea deal, no Aspen jail sentence

Charlie Sheen won't serve any time in the confines of an Aspen jail, as the "Two and a Half Men" star avoided doing any hard time today by pleading guilty to an assault charge related to his Christmas 2009 ... (Source: Ski Channel 2010-08-03T02:10:10Z)

Constellation Energy Subsidiary Signs Green Electricity Purchase Deal With Goodwill ...

(RTTNews) - Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (CEG: News ) Tuesday said its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., has entered into a two-year green electricity purchase agreement with Goodwill Industries ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-03T14:27:28Z)

Detroit Lions agree to deal with No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal that will end the holdout out second overall draft pick Ndamukong Suh , ESPN and the NFL Network reported. The deal is for five years and includes $40 million guaranteed, NFL ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-04T05:50:53Z)

Heat, Celtics will highlight NBA's opening night

The NBA will open its season with a battle of Big Threes, then offer up the new-look Miami Heat against Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. The Heat will debut their All ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-04T05:07:56Z)

NBA NOTEBOOK: Celtics nearing deal with Shaq

The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-08-04T05:43:43Z)

Outfielder Corey Hart signs three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Ruling could free convicted child rapist

BALTIMORE (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that a former teacher convicted of raping one of his students in the mid-1970s should be offered a plea deal that would get him out of prison. Baltimore prosecutors, however ... (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-08-03T15:03:15Z)

Brain Eating Vaccines to Some, Healthy Stress Reducers to Others

There is a growing theory about brain eating vaccines spreading quickly across the Internet. The theory, as described by Paul Joseph Watson at Prison Planet, is that the "media establishment", in conjunction ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-03T22:48:33Z)

Sources: Ndamukong Suh, Lions agree

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh reached an agreement Tuesday on a five-year contract, according to team sources. The two sides have agreed on the terms of the deal, but still are signing ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T03:34:52Z)

Wausau schools superintendent finalist Kathleen Williams says she's mended fences

Kathleen Williams believes her experience could help the Wausau School District mend fractured relationships and negotiate through financially challenging times. "I have a long history of being in education ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-08-04T09:25:38Z)

Deal Profile: Kinross to Acquire Red Back Mining

Kinross Gold of Toronto has agreed to acquire Red Back Mining of Vancouver in an all-stock deal that will give the company access to large new gold projects in West Africa. The combined company could produce 3 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-03T19:42:26Z)

Ahmadinejad unhurt after grenade attack: website

A grenade exploded on Wednesday near the motorcade of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the western city of Hamedan, but the Iranian president was unhurt, a conservative website reported. "This morning a hand grenade ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-04T10:37:13Z)

East Brunswick to offer cardiac screening to athletes, marching-band members

EAST BRUNSWICK — East Brunswick student-athletes and marching band members will be able for the first time this year to undergo voluntary cardiac screenings heading into this fall season. East Brunswick High ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-04T01:47:30Z)

Actor Charlie Sheen Pleads Guilty in Aspen Wife Assault

The "Two and a Half Men" actor pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor third-degree assault in exchange for prosecutors dropping two other more serious charges, including a felony charge of menacing. He was sentenced to ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-04T08:21:12Z)

NBA: Celtics, Shaquille O'Neal negotiating deal

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-04T06:05:12Z)

Brain food vaccines, or legitimate Stress Reliever?

Westampton The Burlington County Health Department urges college-bound students take advantage of a free vaccination before they go to school. to the Editor: Two years ago, Tyler Johnson by helicopter from Yampa Valley ... (Source: News Trends 2010-08-04T02:01:49Z)

Constellation Energy (CEG) Subsidiary to Supply Goodwill Industries with RECs to ...

Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG ) announced today that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., has entered into a two-year green electricity purchase agreement with Goodwill Industries International. Constellation ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-03T13:37:21Z)

MARYLAND: Ruling could free convicted child rapist

Baltimore prosecutors, however, are vowing to keep John Merzbacher behind bars, and the Maryland attorney general's office says it will appeal the ruling. The judge on Friday ruled that Merzbacher had ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-08-03T20:39:42Z)

Corey Hart, Brewers Extend Deal Through 2013

Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) - The Milwaukee Brewers and standout outfielder Corey Hart agreed to a three-year contract extension Monday. The 28-year-old Hart, who had been linked to trade talks, will be paid a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-03T02:24:29Z)

Goodwill HQ Goes Green with Wind Energy

Constellation NewEnergy to supply Goodwill International with wind power Aug. 3, 2010 -- Goodwill Industries has signed a two-year pact with Constellation NewEnergy for the international charity to purchase renewable ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-04T03:56:21Z)

Prosecutors Vow To Keep Merzbacher Behind Bars

A federal judge has ruled that a former teacher convicted of raping one of his students in the mid-1970s should be offered a plea deal that would get him out of prison. Baltimore prosecutors, however, are vowing to keep ... (Source: Wbaltv.com 2010-08-03T15:10:25Z)

Ndamukong Suh Agrees To Contract With Detroit Lions

Ndamukong Suh agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions. It may have come four days later than some expected, but the former Nebraska Cornhusker is now ready to participate in training camp. The deal is reported to be a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T09:32:47Z)

Kinross Gold (KGC) Buys Red Back Mining in $7.1B Deal

Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC ) and Red Back Mining Inc. today announced that their respective boards of directors have unanimously approved a friendly merger through a plan of arrangement, whereby Kinross will ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-02T20:48:02Z)

Contradictory reports over alleged Ahmadinejad attack - 3rd Update

Berlin - Contradictory reports followed an apparent blast Wednesday near the convoy of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the western city of Hamedan. Several people were injured when a grenade was ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-04T10:22:54Z)

Assassination attempt made against Iranian President Ahmadinejad

A grenade exploded near the convoy of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during his visit to a western Iranian city Wednesday. CNN) -- A grenade exploded near the convoy of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during ... (Source: WVLT 2010-08-04T11:20:10Z)

Did the Milwaukee Brewers Overpay Corey Hart?

Corey Hart is having a huge season for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010 and the Brewers have rewarded Hart with a contract extension. The Brewers signed Hart yesterday to a three-year extension worth $26.5 million. The deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T00:21:36Z)

Charlie Sheen pleads guilty in Aspen wife assault

ASPEN, Colo. — Charlie Sheen's plea deal with prosecutors allowed him to avoid jail time for a Christmas Day assault on his wife and also won't require him to do public service around the tony resort ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-04T06:12:21Z)

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