Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 9:40 am

Big auto discounts ending

DETROIT — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-09-01T15:04:39Z)

EYES TO THE SKY See briefs, C2

Sloan's goal lifts Heuvelton to tourney title OGDENSBURG — Sarah Sloan scored an unassisted goal in the 22nd minute to give the Heuvelton girls soccer team a 1-0 victory over Ogdensburg Free Academy (1-1) in ... (Source: WatertownDailyTimes.com 2010-09-01T08:59:35Z)

Saks stock shoots up 24% on buyout rumors

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Shares of luxury retailer Saks surged in early trade Tuesday after a British newspaper said the company could soon get a buyout offer of $1.7 billion. The Daily Mail , citing ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-31T14:22:53Z)

Website: Palin To Headline Ronald Reagan Dinner

KCCI.com A local website is reporting that Sarah Palin will be the keynote speaker at the Republican Party of Iowa's Ronald Reagan Dinner. TheIowaRepublican.com said the state party will release more details on Tuesday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-31T14:15:44Z)

When the Pressure to Win Collides With the Hippocratic Oath

An English doctor is pleading to be allowed to resume practicing medicine. She has been suspended for almost six months and fears being banned for life after she admitted she had used a stitching knife to cut ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-31T12:35:31Z)

Cornhuskers tackle unfinished business

The most decorated defensive player in Nebraska history, Ndamukong Suh, is now a rookie with the NFL's Detroit Lions. But does that mean the Cornhuskers, who return six starters from a unit that led the nation in ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-01T00:59:59Z)

No deal: Discounts on cars hit brakes

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-01T12:41:29Z)

Report: Bruins looking to trade Savard

The Boston Bruins continue to explore possible deals for forward Marc Savard. A source close to the situation tells ESNPNBoston.com trade talks have been "hampered" because teams are facing salary cap issues, as well as ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-31T19:45:01Z)

Palin schedules appearance in Iowa

DES MOINES - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to help raise money for Iowa Republican candidates next month, according to a GOP Web site. TheIowaRepublican.com reported Monday that Palin is slated to be the ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-08-31T02:48:32Z)

Bruins report: Notes, quotes

--The NHL, which struck down Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year deal with New Jersey, was continuing its investigation of center Marc Savard's seven-year, $28.05 million contract extension. The deal, which starts this season ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-01T03:08:49Z)

Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh: Double-teams are 'not a big deal'

Detroit Lions defensive tackles Ndamukong Suh, right, and Joe Cohen work out during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) ALLEN PARK — Ndamukong ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-18T11:03:33Z)

Yum! signs McLane Foodservice Inc.

Yum! Brands, parent company of A&W, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants, has signed a distribution deal with McLane Foodservice Inc. to be its exclusive provider of products. Terms of the ... (Source: Pizza Marketplace 2010-08-30T18:20:18Z)

Tony Blair memoir excites booksellers, riles critics

L ONDON — It's a political memoir with celebrity trappings — secrecy, security, a multimillion-dollar deal and, crucially, controversy. Tony Blair's "A Journey" was stirring political passions even before it hits ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-01T07:26:31Z)

Palin to Iowa

Well-placed sources tell TheIowaRepublican.com that Sarah Palin is slated to be the keynote speaker at the Republican Party of Iowa's Ronald Reagan Dinner on Friday, September 17th. The state party is slated to release ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-08-31T14:08:34Z)

Couche Tard raises buyout offer for Casey's

(AP) NEW YORK - Convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. raised its bid for Casey's General Stores by almost 5 percent on Wednesday in its latest effort to win over shareholders. The Canadian company is ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-01T13:38:45Z)

Sabres re-sign forward Matt Ellis

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed unrestricted free-agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract. A gritty fourth-line player, Ellis rejoins the team for a third season after setting career ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-31T22:15:20Z)

Aug. auto sales may be worst in years

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think cash-for-clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-01T15:26:08Z)

Couche Tard raises buyout offer for Casey's, which says it will review it

NEW YORK (AP) — Convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. raised its bid for Casey's General Stores by almost 5 percent on Wednesday in its latest effort to win over shareholders. The Canadian ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-01T13:24:26Z)

NFL reviewing Ndamukong Suh play; he says he won't change

Regardless of what discipline the league decides to dole out -- the NFL is reviewing the play -- the Detroit Lions' rookie defensive tackle said not to expect him to dial down his aggression. "I feel that if I ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-31T04:14:26Z)

McLane lands Yum distribution deal for Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut

Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op LLC, the exclusive purchasing agent for Yum! Brands Inc., has signed a distribution deal that makes Temple, Texas-based McLane Foodservice Inc. the exclusive provider of ... (Source: Los Angeles Business 2010-08-30T19:46:12Z)

Blair in book: Ex-PM doesn't regret Iraq war

LONDON — Tony Blair's long-awaited memoir says the former British prime minister doesn't regret the Iraq war — although he wept for its victims. Tony Blair's "A Journey" was stirring political ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-01T14:07:23Z)

Saks Rises After Report Retailer May Receive Offer

(Adds spokeswoman's comment in fourth paragraph.) Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Saks Inc. rose as much as 34 percent in U.S. trading after the Daily Mail said the New York luxury retailer may receive a takeover ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-31T14:08:34Z)

Bruins report: Inside shots

As the NHL continued to investigate his long-term contract to see if it, like the Ilya Kovalchuk deal, circumvents the league's salary cap, center Marc Savard continued to wonder where he'd be working this season. And ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-31T19:09:13Z)

Sabres re-sign forward Ellis to 1-year deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract. A gritty fourth-line player, Ellis rejoins the team for a third season after setting career-highs with ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-08-31T23:05:27Z)

When Pressure to Win Collides With Doctors' Oath

Doctors are not gods, but God help us if we cannot trust them. An English doctor has been suspended for almost six months and could be barred for life from the medical profession after she admitted she used a ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-31T17:57:38Z)

Mascherano finalizes deal with Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano passed a physical to seal his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona on Monday. The 26-year-old Mascherano underwent a five-hour "exhaustive ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-30T19:17:34Z)

Is Talk of Saks Bid a Sign of Consumer Bottom?

Saks Inc. is reportedly for sale, and private-equity buyers are circling. The Daily Mail reports that U.S. and British buyout shops are close to offering $1.7 billion, or $11 a share, for the high end retailer ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-31T15:13:00Z)

Couche Tard raises buyout offer for Casey's

Convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. raised its bid for Casey's General Stores by almost 5 percent on Wednesday in its latest effort to win over shareholders. The Canadian company is now offering $38 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-01T14:36:01Z)

Blair's book, like its author, stirs dissent

LONDON - It's a political memoir with celebrity trappings - secrecy, security, a multimillion-dollar deal, and, crucially, controversy. Tony Blair's A Journey was stirring political passions even before it ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-01T06:57:53Z)

McLane lands Yum distribution deal for KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell

Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op LLC, the exclusive purchasing agent for Yum! Brands Inc., has signed a distribution deal that makes Temple, Texas-based McLane Foodservice Inc. the exclusive provider of ... (Source: Business First 2010-08-30T14:59:52Z)

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