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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 9:40 pm

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean, Trumps Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

'Hey Dawg': Teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot

... message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, "Hey Dawg, (Source: News-Democrat 2010-09-03T16:13:52Z)

Google And AOL Endorse Five-Year Search Deal As Bing Creeps Up

... Google, the far-and-away market leader. Google and AOL have inked a new five-year deal to let Google continue ... another important step in the turnaround of AOL," said Tim Armstrong, AOL's Chairman and Chief ... (Source: ebrandz.com 2010-09-03T13:07:45Z)

Pirates top Nationals, 8-5, despite Danny Espinosa's first career home run

one bright spot to counterbalance Livan Hernandez ... Ronny Cedeno and Garrett Jones bookended a three-hit, one-walk, three-run rally. The Pirates led, 3-1. Hernandez allowed a home run to Ryan Doumit in the fourth, (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

AOL signs new search agreement with Google; deal expands partnership into mobile ...

... Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed ... is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong, who is in the midst of a major ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Perry not budging on debate stance

Rick Perry says he won't debate Bill White unless the Democrat ... but not for the years he was deputy energy secretary or chairman of the Texas Democratic Party in the mid-1990s. He has not directly said why he won ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-03T04:53:50Z)

New AOL search deal with Google includes mobile

... Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed ... is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong, who is in the midst of a major ... (Source: Post-Journal 2010-09-03T17:32:36Z)

Vick makes brief appearance in 1st start since '06

... Eagles to a field goal in two series and Kurt Coleman scored on two fumble returns.Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown pass to former Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter put the Jets (2-2) ahead to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T00:42:06Z)

Avalanche sign rising star Stewart to 2-year deal

... Avalanche ... Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-03T03:06:27Z)

Middle of the order propels Pirates, 8-5

Garrett Jones, Ryan Doumit and Lastings Milledge were their Nos. 3 ... This came against Livan Hernandez (9-10), who entered with a 3.49 ERA. "We did our best to inflate that," Doumit said. Hernandez exited after ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

National League Game Summary - Washington at Pittsburgh

... Garrett Jones ... Ryan Doumit homered among three hits for the Pirates, who had lost five of their last six. Pedro Alvarez drove in two runs, while Jose Tabata and Ronny Cedeno each had two hits in the win. Zach ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-04T02:36:38Z)

Take-Two Soars on Profit, Outlook From 'Red Dead'

... Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., publisher of "Grand Theft Auto" video games, rose 7.3 percent after reporting an unexpected profit and boosting its outlook on sales of the new release "Red Dead ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T20:24:24Z)

Steelers have big QB questions in Ben Roethlisberger's 4-game ban

... Steelers got one clarification Friday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger 's suspension was reduced ... In Thursday night's 19-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers , the dynamic of that opening weekend changed ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-03T23:52:00Z)

Video game maker raises outlook on strength of Red Dead Redemption

Take-Two Interactive Software, publisher of the Grand Theft Auto video games, reported an unexpected third-quarter profit and raised its earnings outlook on sales of its newest release, Red Dead Redemption ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-09-03T17:11:08Z)

Major bummer, dude! Montana teen looking for pot accidentally texts the sheriff

... message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, "Hey Dawg, (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-03T23:16:12Z)

Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. Rangers

Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. Rangers Login | Register | ... the game and he will start in place of Nick Blackburn. Right-handers Rob Delaney and Alex Burnett were also recalled from Rochester. The Twins used ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-09-03T19:41:27Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

After burning through bullpen, and more, Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs ...

... Twins ... Matt Fox to pitch Friday's series opener against Texas. Fox's contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester before the game and he will start in place of Nick Blackburn . Right-handers Rob Delaney and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T18:51:21Z)

Avalanche sign leading goal scorer Chris Stewart to 2-year deal

... Avalanche ... Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-03T19:48:37Z)

Perry says he'll debate White if he releases taxes

Rick Perry says he won't debate Bill White unless the Democrat ... but not for the years he was deputy energy secretary or chairman of the Texas Democratic Party in the mid-1990s. Both candidates have been invited ... (Source: Weatherford Democrat 2010-09-03T21:00:12Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources for US$3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T20:02:56Z)

Avalanche signs Stewart to two-year deal

The Avalanche has signed restricted free-agent winger Chris Stewart to a two-year deal worth $5.75 million. "We are pleased to have Chris Stewart under contract," Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-03T01:40:33Z)

Video Game Maker Take-Two Reports an Unexpected Profit

Take-Two Interactive Software , publisher of the Grand Theft Auto video games, reported an unexpected third-quarter profit and raised its earnings outlook on sales of its newest release, Red Dead ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-03T02:30:40Z)

Twins pitcher to make MLB debut tonight

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have picked rookie right-hander Matt Fox to pitch today ... the game and he will start in place of Nick Blackburn. Right-handers Rob Delaney and Alex Burnett also were recalled ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-09-03T18:51:21Z)

Preseason is over -- mercifully for Eagles as they lose to Jets

even a couple of fumble return touchdowns by rookie seventh-round pick Kurt Coleman couldn ... Lincoln Financial Field saw the Jets go ahead for good on Mark Brunell's 51-yard pass to Santonio Holmes 43 seconds ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-09-04T03:48:13Z)

Drug Deal Gone Bad: Teen Texts Sheriff To Buy Pot

Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can buy right now?" A detective pretending to be ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-03T19:55:46Z)

Steelers' Leftwich injures left knee, is pulled from Carolina game

PITTSBURGH – Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich , expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, has injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T01:04:46Z)

Governor's race heats up over business deals

Rick Perry and his Democratic challenger accused each other Monday of ... including two recent ethics complaints filed by the Texas Democratic Party over his alleged failure to disclose debts and income on his home ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-08-26T08:23:45Z)

NFL Game Summary - NY Jets at Philadelphia

... Santonio Holmes shortly into the ... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown throw to Santonio Holmes shortly into the fourth quarter put the Jets in front ... Kurt Coleman returned ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-03T03:13:37Z)

NFL reduces suspension for Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger from six games to four

NEW YORK - Ben Roethlisberger ... The Steelers re-signed Byron Leftwich and planned to start him in Roethlisberger's absence. But Leftwich hurt his left knee in Thursday night's exhibition finale against Carolina. (Source: York Daily Record 2010-09-03T15:38:04Z)

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