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Deals of the Hour / November 8, 2010, 5:40 pm

Magic PG Jameer Nelson out against Hawks with sprained ankle; Vince Carter will start

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic will be without starting point guard Jameer Nelson against Atlanta on Monday night because of a sprained left ankle. Nelson was hurt late in Friday's win against New Jersey and missed the team's win at Charlotte on ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-11-08T17:47:23Z)

Davis runs for 3 TDs as 17th-ranked Razorbacks beat No. 18 South Carolina, 41-20

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Ryan Mallett threw for 303 yards, Knile Davis tied a career high with three touchdowns and No. 17 Arkansas handed 18th-ranked South Carolina its worst home loss in five years, 41-20, on Saturday night. Davis rushed for 110 yards, including ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T03:15:16Z)

Racener likes chances of $8.94M win at World Series of Poker despite being down 6-1 in chips

LAS VEGAS - Florida poker professional John Racener said Sunday he still likes his chances to win the World Series of Poker title despite his 6-1 chip disadvantage to Canadian pro Jonathan Duhamel as they begin their heads-up showdown Monday night. Racener ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T23:53:39Z)

APEC debates having power to forge trade deals

Pacific Rim economies are debating whether to give APEC the power to negotiate free trade pacts, a move that could pave the way for a massive free trade zone that lowers tariffs on goods from electronics to food. Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T11:06:32Z)

With staid Japan as host, no silly shirts for APEC

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- For some Pacific Rim leaders, this will surely come as a relief: No kimonos or other special attire for the annual group photo. Over the years, one of the most memorable moments of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit has ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-08T13:44:00Z)

Rapid Reaction: Packers 45, Cowboys 7

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Dallas Cowboys have hit rock bottom. In a performance that probably surpasses their 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles to close the 2008 season, the Cowboys were blown away by the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, 45-7 , at ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-08T09:26:19Z)

Magic PG Nelson out with sprained ankle

The Orlando Magic will be without starting point guard Jameer Nelson against Atlanta on Monday night because of a sprained left ankle. Nelson was hurt late in Friday's win against New Jersey and missed the team's win at Charlotte on Friday. Chris Duhon ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T21:43:37Z)

Ashland jumps on distribution unit sale for $930M

Shares of chemical maker Ashland Inc. jumped Monday after the company announced the sale of its distribution business to private investment firm TPG Capital for $930 million. The distribution business is Ashland's largest, with 2,000 employees in the U.S ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T23:30:59Z)

Ashland sells distribution business

Shares of chemical maker Ashland Inc. jumped Monday after the company announced the sale of its distribution business to private investment firm TPG Capital for $930 million. The distribution business is Ashland's largest, with 2,000 employees in the U.S ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-11-08T21:36:27Z)

APEC nations discuss Pacific region trade zone

(11-08) 04:00 PST Yokohama, Japan -- Officials from 21 Pacific Rim economies, including the United States, China and Japan, began meetings Sunday that could move the region toward a bold goal - creating a Pacific-wide free-trade zone. The Asia-Pacific ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-08T15:45:42Z)

Google eyes other YouTube-sized deals

Google Inc. is ready to do more deals the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, according to its chief dealmaker. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that were small two years ago are huge today," corporate development vice president David Lawee ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-08T15:45:42Z)

No. 17 Arkansas 41, No. 18 South Carolina 20

Ryan Mallett threw for 303 yards, Knile Davis tied a career high with three touchdowns and No. 17 Arkansas handed 18th-ranked South Carolina its worst home loss in five years, 41-20, on Saturday night. Davis rushed for 110 yards, including scoring runs of ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-07T02:32:19Z)

Conn. man condemned to die for fatal home invasion

A Connecticut man will be sentenced to death for a night of terror inside a suburban home in which a woman was strangled and her two daughters tied to their beds, doused in gasoline and left to die in a fire. A jury decided Monday that Steven Hayes should ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T01:11:12Z)

Google, Dell may keep $60 bn tech acquisition spree alive

SAN FRANCISCO: Google and Dell plan to push ahead with more acquisitions, helping maintain a takeover spree that's boosted the value of US technology mergers to more than $60 bn this year. Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-11-08T20:10:33Z)

Magic's Jameer Nelson out with injury

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic will be without starting point guard Jameer Nelson against Atlanta on Monday night because of a sprained left ankle. Nelson was hurt late in Friday's win against New Jersey and missed the team's win at Charlotte on Friday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-08T16:50:07Z)

Surprising Hornets remain unbeaten

David West made 10 of 12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points as the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks last night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-11-07T13:30:53Z)

Conn. Man Gets Death Penalty in Fatal Burglary

(NEW HAVEN, Conn.) — A Connecticut man was condemned to death Monday for a night of terror inside a suburban home in which a woman was strangled and her two daughters tied to their beds, doused in gasoline and left to die in a fire. Jurors in New Haven ... (Source: Time 2010-11-08T18:01:42Z)

Milwaukee flight diverted to Memphis due to smoke in cabin

Officials with AirTran Airways say smoke and an odor led one of their jets to make an emergency landing in Memphis Saturday night. MILWAUKEE - Officials with AirTran Airways say smoke and an odor led one of their jets to make an emergency landing in ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-11-08T13:36:51Z)

Mallet leads Razorbacks to romp

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ryan Mallett threw for 303 yards, Knile Davis tied a career high with three touchdowns and No. 17 Arkansas handed 18th-ranked South Carolina its worst home loss in five years, 41-20, on Saturday night. Davis rushed for 110 yards ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-07T03:00:57Z)

Rodgers throws 3 TDs, Packers up big over Cowboys

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and Brandon Jackson ran for another to give the Green Bay Packers a 35-7 lead over the Dallas Cowboys after the third quarter on Sunday night. Rodgers found James Jones for a 10-yard score midway ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-08T08:00:25Z)

OKC Thunder to raise funds for center Nenad Krstic's earthquake stricken hometown

An earthquake struck central Serbia on Wednesday night and severely damaged the hometown of Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic . Two people were killed and approximately 100 were injured in the magnitude 5.4 quake. The epicenter was near Kraljevo, a ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-06T23:04:44Z)

ESPN goes all-in for World Series of Poker's final 2

There will be 25 high-definition TV cameras focused on the players and a 71-person production team bringing the action to viewers across the country. No, it's not the Super Bowl , World Series or FIFA World Cup. It's ESPN 's plan for tonight's taped ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-09T00:49:44Z)

Google to Make More Deals Like YouTube, DoubleClick

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

AirTran flight makes emergency landing in West Tennessee

MEMPHIS (AP) - An AirTran Airways flight carrying 65 people from New Orleans to Milwaukee had to make an emergency landing in West Tennessee when smoke and an odor was reported onboard. The Boeing 717 landed safely in Memphis on Saturday night. No one was ... (Source: WATE 2010-11-07T16:01:12Z)

Florida poker player still in World Series hunt

Florida poker professional John Racener said Sunday he still likes his chances to win the World Series of Poker title despite his 6-1 chip disadvantage to Canadian pro Jonathan Duhamel as they begin their heads-up showdown Monday night. Racener, 24, of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T00:15:07Z)

Jury delivers death penalty to Conn. home invasion killer

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man was condemned to death today for a night of terror inside a suburban home in which a woman was strangled and her two daughters tied to their beds, doused in gasoline and left to die in a fire. Jurors in New Haven ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-08T23:02:21Z)

Thunder helping after quake in Krstic's hometown

The Oklahoma City Thunder are planning a raffle and fundraiser to help with earthquake relief in the part of Serbia that center Nenad Krstic calls home. The Thunder will take donations and raffle off the jersey that Krstic wears in Sunday night's game ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T15:33:45Z)

Ashland Jumps on $930 Million Distribution-Unit Sale

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Ashland Inc., the maker of Valvoline motor oil, gained the most in 17 months in New York trading after the company agreed to sell its low-margin chemical distribution unit to TPG Capital for $930 million. Ashland rose $4.86, or 9.5 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T21:22:08Z)

NFL fines Packers safety Collins $50K for helmet hit

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The NFL fined Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins $50,000 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams . In a statement, league officials said Collins "violently and unnecessarily struck a defenseless ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-08T23:02:21Z)

AirTran flight makes emergency landing in Tenn.

An AirTran Airways flight carrying 65 people from New Orleans to Milwaukee had to make an emergency landing in Tennessee when smoke and an odor was reported onboard. The Boeing Co.-made 717 landed safely in Memphis on Saturday night. No one was injured ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T13:44:00Z)

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