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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 1:40 am

Naomi Campbell testifies at Liberian's war crimes trial

Model Naomi Campbell testified at the war crimes trial of former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor on Thursday that she received a gift of "dirty-looking stones" after attending a dinner with him -- but stopped ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-05T08:12:52Z)

Barnes & Noble may put itself up for sale

NEW YORK - Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. said its shares have slumped so low it may put itself on the block - possibly selling the chain to an investment group that would include its founder and biggest ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-05T04:09:29Z)

RBS Agrees to $558 Million Sale of 318 Branches to Spain's Banco Santander

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc , Britain's biggest government-owned bank, agreed to sell 318 branches to Spain's Banco Santander SA , a disposal forced on the lender following its taxpayer-funded bailout ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T06:48:09Z)

Naomi Campbell arrives at war crimes court: official

Supermodel Naomi Campbell on Thursday arrived at a war crimes court in The Hague to testify about a so-called "blood diamond" allegedly given to her by Liberian warlord Charles Taylor, an official said. Campbell arrived ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-05T07:29:55Z)

RBS says deal on sale of British branches to Santander is complete

London - Britain's Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) said Wednesday it had reached a deal to sell 318 branches to Spanish banking giant Santander in order to meet competition concerns raised by the European ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-04T10:01:25Z)

Cott Announces Intention to Offer Senior Notes to Fund Cliffstar Acquisition

Cott Corporation (NYSE: COT) (TSX: BCB) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cott Beverages Inc. ("Cott Beverages"), intends to offer U.S. $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2018 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-04T20:02:43Z)

Cow clone may have over 100 descendants

LONDON (AFP) – A cloned cow whose offspring's meat entered the British food chain may have more than 100 descendants in the country, records suggested Thursday, amid fears about their spread into the food ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T02:22:06Z)

Cloned cow may have 100 descendants

The cloned cow whose offspring entered the British food chain could have more than 100 descendants in the UK, records suggest. The Food Standards Agency indicated it would look at the possibility of tracing ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-05T07:58:33Z)

Impact Fusion International Announces $100,000 Order for All Natural Mastic-BlastTM ...

Impact Fusion International ( PINKSHEETS : IFUS ) announced that the Company has received a $100,000 order from its master distributor group, headed by Anthony DeBlase of New Jersey. Mr. DeBlase has agreed to take over ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-05T08:20:01Z)

XsunX Inc. (XSNX.OB) New Technology Receives High Marks in IBIS Associates Study

QualityStocks would like to highlight XsunX, Inc., (OTCBB: XSNX) developer of CIGSolar™, a new hybrid manufacturing solution to produce high performance thin-film CIGS solar cells. These CIGS solar cells may soon offer ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-05T03:48:00Z)

Avis Budget (CAR) Makes Formal $46.50/Share Bid for Dollar Thrifty (DTG), Topping Hertz (HTZ) Offer

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR ) offered to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG ) for $46.50 per share, $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock. The offers tops Hertz (NYSE: HTZ ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

SkyWest unit to acquire ExpressJet

NEW YORK – Regional carriers for merger partners United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all-cash deal valued at $133 million. SkyWest Inc. said Wednesday its Atlantic Southeast Airlines unit will buy ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-05T07:37:04Z)

Santander to take 318 RBS branches

ROYAL Bank of Scotland yesterday announced that it had reached a deal to sell 318 branches to Spanish bank Santander. The long-awaited sale is set to bolster Santander's position in the business banking sector. RBS ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-08-05T08:12:52Z)

AOL Reports Loss After Writedown Tied to Stock Drop

AOL Inc. , the Internet company spun off from Time Warner Inc. , reported a second-quarter loss because of goodwill impairment costs tied to a decline in its stock price since April. The net loss of $1.06 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T14:54:55Z)

No such thing as too poor for medical pot

No one should be too poor to buy pot if they live in Washington, at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition. That's the conclusion of a new medical marijuana law enacted in the nation's capital. The District of ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-08-05T07:58:33Z)

AOL posts huge loss on accounting charge

Internet company AOL Inc. reported a $1 billion-plus net loss for the second quarter because of charges for a decline in its share price and the sale of social networking site Bebo. The company is in the midst of a ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-05T04:59:35Z)

AOL Inc. posts billion-dollar loss after sales of Bebo, ICQ

Former Internet giant AOL Inc. posted a $1.06-billion loss Wednesday resulting largely from an accounting charge triggered by its recent sale of social networking company Bebo Inc. AOL, which was spun off by Time Warner ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-04T22:11:34Z)

SkyWest would consider buying Delta's Comair

SkyWest Inc., the regional airline buying ExpressJet Holdings Inc., would consider purchasing Comair from Delta Air Lines Inc. and said U.S. commuter carriers may benefit from further consolidation. "The ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-05T07:01:17Z)

Benfica negotiates sale of Ramires to Chelsea

(AP) — LISBON, Portugal - Benfica says it is in negotiations to sell Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Chelsea. The Eagles said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange that the two clubs are working on a deal but ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-04T16:49:27Z)

DEALTALK-Barnes & Noble draws interest, but a tough sell

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Like a dog-eared paperback in the discount bin, Barnes & Noble Inc may prove to be a tough sell. The world's biggest bookstore chain is suffering from a chronic decline in sales and ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-04T23:51:47Z)

Dollar Thrifty Tells Avis Why It's Going With Hertz Deal

Law360, New York (August 04, 2010) -- The CEO of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has told Avis Budget Group Inc. that its July $1.33 billion offer for the company came up short because Avis failed to provide ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-04T18:58:17Z)

D.C. pot law cuts its price for poor patients

WASHINGTON — No one should be too poor to buy pot if they live in Washington, at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition. That's the conclusion of a new medical-marijuana law enacted in the nation ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-05T07:01:17Z)

Continued: Naomi Campbell arrives to testify about diamond gift at Charles Taylor's ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Fashion model Naomi Campbell has arrived to testify at the war crimes trial of former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor. Campbell will be questioned about claims made by actress Mia Farrow ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T07:08:26Z)

Robbins Umeda LLP Announces An Investigation Of The Tender Offer By SkyWest, Inc. To ...

Robbins Umeda LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by members of the Board of Directors of ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. ("ExpressJet" or ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-04T23:08:50Z)

Dollar Thrifty Receives $46.50 Per Share Offer From Avis Budget, Topping Hertz Bid - Update

(RTTNews) - Car rental company Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (DTG: News ) said Wednesday that it has received an unsolicited bid from Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR: News ) to acquire the company for cash and stock ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-29T04:24:56Z)

Ramires set for Chelsea move

LISBON - BRAZIL international defender Ramires is set to join English Premier League champions Chelsea for 22 million euros (S$39.2 million) his Portuguese club Benfica announced in a statement on Wednesday. The deal ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-04T23:30:18Z)

Ramires set for 22 million euros move to Chelsea

LISBON (AFP) – Brazil international defender Ramires is set to join English Premier League champions Chelsea for 22 million euros, his Portuguese club Benfica announced in a statement on Wednesday. The deal ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-04T21:28:37Z)

Battered-Down Barnes & Noble Is Up For Sale

A consistent and safe dividend yield is the goal for income investors, but sometimes a stock can give more. Another way to make money off a dividend stock is when the company happens to be bought out at a nice premium ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-04T22:18:43Z)

D.C. Poor Eligible For Discount On Medical Marijuana

An employee prepares packets of marijuana for sale at the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Clinic. The District of Columbia has passed a medical marijuana law that requires the drug to be provided at a discount to poor ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-04T21:50:05Z)

FSA Probes Sale Of Cloned Animal Meat In U.K.

London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – Britain's Food Standards Agency said on Tuesday it is probing reports that cloned animal products, including meat, are now sold in Britain. The investigation was ... (Source: Gant Daily 2010-08-04T11:27:19Z)

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