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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 11:39 pm

Texas Rangers Said to Receive Joint Auction Bid From Mark Cuban, Jim Crane

Mark Cuban , the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, joined Houston businessman Jim Crane to submit a bid for the Texas Rangers' bankruptcy auction tomorrow, according to two people familiar with the offer. Cuban ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T02:30:27Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-books

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block rivals from providing attractive ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-04T01:04:33Z)

Texas Rangers' ownership in hands of bidders

Bidding starts at 9 a.m. if a bidder shows up to rival Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg's $510 million starting offer. The first rival bid must be at least $15 million higher -- and had to have been submitted by ... (Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2010-08-04T04:46:27Z)

Shops feel fallout

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-04T01:11:42Z)

Two NBA D-League Franchises Enter Jersey Sponsorship Deals

NBA D-League franchises have often struggled to turn a profit, leading to 14 teams that have played in the league since the inaugural 2001-02 season no longer operating. But a monumental step is being taken that could ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-02T22:56:53Z)

The Loss of Darnell Dodson Opens Offensive Holes for Kentucky

The Kentucky Wildcats are equipped with one of the better College Basketball programs. They acquire and enhance their players into premier collegiate athletes. AS of late, with the addition of John Calipari, the Wildcats ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T05:52:04Z)

Armstrong lawyer claims USAD offering deals

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. If ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Townhall News Canada gives Hertz antitrust OK for Dollar deal

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday that Canadian antitrust regulators have approved its proposed $1.17 billion acquisition of fellow car-rental operator Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. Hertz and Avis ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-02T14:14:20Z)

2 D-League teams to wear sponsor names

NEW YORK — Two teams from the NBA Development League will wear jerseys with the names of sponsors. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have a deal with Lone Star National Bank. The Erie BayHawks are teaming with Lake Erie ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-03T11:14:11Z)

Terrapin Solutions Partners With The Planet to Offer Cloud Services

Terrapin to its extensive network of more than 1,000 agents. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., Terrapin Solutions designs cloud solutions for businesses, based on technologies from cloud telephony, cloud computing and ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-02T12:12:38Z)

Dollar Thrifty outlines concerns about Avis offer

Avis Budget Group's proposed $1.33 billion bid for Tulsa's Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. lacks a reverse termination fee that would compensate Dollar Thrifty if the deal failed to win antitrust ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-04T03:27:43Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES -- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres , the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T02:45:57Z)

2 teams from NBA D-League sign deals to wear jerseys with names of sponsors

NEW YORK — Two teams from the NBA Development League will wear jerseys with the names of sponsors. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have signed a deal with Lone Star National Bank. The Erie BayHawks are teaming ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-02T14:35:48Z)

Former GM plant to be sold soon, Moraine city manager says

MORAINE — The former General Motors assembly site may soon have a new owner, city leaders believe. David Hicks, Moraine city manager, said Tuesday, Aug. 3, he believes the former SUV assembly plant may be sold within ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-08-04T06:33:50Z)

UK's Kanter not yet cleared for Canada trip

University of Kentucky basketball player Enes Kanter's amateur status is still in question and the freshman center might not be cleared to play in time for the Wildcats' three-day trip to Canada later this ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-03T16:57:47Z)

UK Basketball: Extra practice time will offer insights into season

LEXINGTON — John Calipari and his coaching staff have started finding out just what kind of team they will have this season. Because UK is playing three exhibition games in Canada in two weeks, the Wildcats ... (Source: Advocate Messenger 2010-08-03T15:17:34Z)

Connecticut AG Probing Amazon, Apple E-book Deals

SAN FRANCISCO - Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that e-book deals between Amazon.com and Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive. Blumenthal's office said he ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T16:08:52Z)

Voxeo Prophecy 10 Launches With 10x VoiceXML IVR Performance Advantage

New York, NY, Aug 03, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Voxeo Corporation, the leader in Unlocked Communications(TM), today announced the general availability of Prophecy 10, Voxeo's award-winning Interactive ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T17:26:25Z)

Group-deal customer bonanza can overwhelm small businesses as coupons runneth over

CHICAGO (AP) — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Are online deals off on the wrong foot?

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-03T22:48:33Z)

MLB: Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES ---- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in the left-field ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

Connecticut probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Electronic-book deals between Amazon.com, Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday. Blumenthal's ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood'

L OS ANGELES - "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-04T04:17:49Z)

Lance Armstrong's lawyers: USADA offering deals to riders who testify

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong 's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-03T08:29:33Z)

Canada gives Hertz antitrust OK for Dollar deal

NEW YORK—Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday that Canadian antitrust regulators have approved its proposed $1.17 billion acquisition of fellow car-rental operator Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-02T14:14:20Z)

Mindspeed Unveils the Comcerto 300xv Family of Hosted VoIP Processing Devices

Mindspeed Technologies ( News - Alert ) , Inc. a supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications announced the introduction of the Comcerto 300xv family of Voice over IP or hosted VoIP ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T15:46:12Z)

Lance Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

A USTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

Texas Rangers' Top Bidder Can't Take the Field Without Baseball's Blessing

Winning the Texas Rangers at auction will require a high bid, approval from owners of at least 23 of the 30 Major League Baseball teams and Commissioner Bud Selig's blessing. Those hurdles set the Rangers ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T04:24:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 10:39 pm

Professional Research on Costco and Dollar Tree - Discount Retailers Looking at a ...

www.wallstreetequityresearch.com allows shareholders to gain full understanding of the economic and market forces influencing the discount, variety stores industry, and offers free research on industry players Costco ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-03T11:49:59Z)

Lilly Shines In Dodgers Debut, Beat Padres 2-1

Ted Lilly outpitched Mat Latos with seven superb innings in his first start for the team that drafted him 14 years ago, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the San Diego ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-04T05:15:05Z)

Seminar to focus on Costco effect on local businesses

ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Local businesses that may be affected by the opening of Costco in Roseburg will have a chance to find out information on how deal with the impacts of the giant wholesale-retail company. The ... (Source: kpic 2010-07-20T20:49:08Z)

China to import Hollywood thriller 'Inception,' offering lucrative market to the ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China , the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-03T13:44:31Z)

Lance Armstrong's lawyers: USADA offering deals to riders who testify

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong 's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-03T08:29:33Z)

Retail Data: Americans remain cautious in July

Worried about the stalling economic recovery, Americans remained reluctant to spend at stores in July, especially on pricier items like jewelry, though they let go of some money for travel, according to data ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-04T04:46:27Z)

Lance Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

A USTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

Blackhawks reach deal with G Turco, lose G Niemi as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

CHICAGO — For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco, who will replace ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T22:05:36Z)

China to import thriller 'Inception,' offering lucrative market to global hit

Min Lee, The Associated Press HONG KONG - Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-03T14:48:56Z)

Social networking occupies one-third of Internet users' time on Web

SAN JOSE, Calif. — "Time suck" is a phrase often used to describe online social networks like Facebook and online games like "FarmVille" — that is, the sites tend to suck up users' time. Now new research ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-04T02:23:17Z)

Armstrong lawyer claims USAD offering deals

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. If ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Are online deals off on the wrong foot?

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-03T22:48:33Z)

Gary Peterson: Chicago Blackhawks' loss of Antti Niemi could be San Jose Sharks' gain ...

Think they've about run out of cardboard boxes and packaging tape in the Chicago Blackhawks' dressing room? In the nine weeks since they hoisted the Stanley Cup, eight players have packed up and moved on as ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-04T05:00:46Z)

Group-deal customer bonanza can overwhelm small businesses as coupons runneth over

CHICAGO (AP) — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood'

L OS ANGELES - "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-04T04:17:49Z)

Connecticut probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Electronic-book deals between Amazon.com, Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday. Blumenthal's ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Connecticut AG Probing Amazon, Apple E-book Deals

SAN FRANCISCO - Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that e-book deals between Amazon.com and Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive. Blumenthal's office said he ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T16:08:52Z)

MLB: Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES ---- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in the left-field ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

A new kind of online Rdio [UPDATED]

While Spotify struggles to bring its free music-on-demand service to the U.S., a growing number of companies are filling the gap -- although not on the same terms. For example, Guvera offers a limited number ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Multitasking sites boom at expense of stand-alone networks

SAN JOSE, Calif. - "Time suck" is a phrase often used to describe online social networks such as Facebook and online games such as "FarmVille" - that is, the sites tend to suck up users' time. Now new research ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Internet users spending more time on Facebook, less on e-mail

SAN JOSE, Calif. - "Time suck" is a phrase often used to describe online social networks like Facebook and online games like FarmVille. Now new research quantifies the phenomenon, showing that nearly one-third of the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-02T15:04:26Z)

Spotify Who? Rdio Launches In The US And Canada, Lands More Indie Music Deals

It's been two months to the day since Rdio launched in the States – check out Erick's review if you're interested in learning more about the (awesome) social music service. But until today, you needed ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-08-03T04:11:51Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-books

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block rivals from providing attractive ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-04T01:04:33Z)

Lilly retires last 20 batters in 7 innings of 2-hit ball, Dodgers beat Padres 2-1

Ted Lilly outpitched Mat Latos with seven superb innings in his first start for the team that drafted him 14 years ago, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-04T05:07:56Z)

Lilly solid in LA debut as Dodgers edge Padres

Ted Lilly was impressive in his Dodgers debut, giving up just one run on two hits over seven innings, as Los Angeles edged the San Diego Padres, 2-1, in the second test of a four-game series. Los Angeles, CA ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-04T04:53:37Z)

China to import hit sci-fi thriller 'Inception'

HONG KONG -- Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-04T04:39:18Z)

Rdio Goes Live in U.S., Canada

Rdio, the social media music streaming site launched by Skype and Kazaa co-founders, Janus Friis with Niklas Zennström, has gone live today for users in the U.S. and Canada. The site was first introduced in ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-03T17:33:35Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES -- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres , the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T02:45:57Z)

San Jose Sharks: Could Antti Niemi Become Their Ken Norton Jr.?

The San Jose Sharks have already signed a free agent goalie to replace long time starter Evgeni Nabokov. His name is Antero Niittymaki. And if you talk to Sharks GM Doug Wilson, he will tell you that the organization has ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T04:46:27Z)

Shops feel fallout

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-04T01:11:42Z)

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

Zain, Etisalat deal may end stake sale saga

DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwaiti telecom Zain ( ZAIN.KW ) could be nearing the end of a year-long stake sale saga, with Abu Dhabi-listed Emirates Telecommunications ( ETEL.AD ) thought to be running the rule over its ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-02T14:42:58Z)

Bharat Book Bureau: Middle East & Africa Telecommunications Insight

Aug 03, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Part of the Telecommunications Insight series of newsletters, Middle East and Africa Telecommunications Insight provides informed and independent analysis on the main ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T10:38:24Z)

Middle East & Africa Telecommunications Insight

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Part of the Telecommunications Insight series of newsletters, Middle East and Africa Telecommunications Insight provides informed and independent analysis on the main ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T11:07:02Z)

Kinross Gold Corp. buys Red Back Mining's outstanding shares for US$7.1B

TORONTO - Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K) says it will acquire all outstanding common shares of Red Back Mining Inc. (TSX:RBI) that it does not already own in an all-stock deal valued at US$7.1 billion. The Toronto-based ... (Source: Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 2010-08-03T08:08:04Z)

Report: Genzyme target of buyout offer

C ambridge biotech giant Genzyme Corp. reportedly has been approached by Sanofi-Aventis with an informal acquisition offer. The talks between Genzyme and the French pharmaceutical firm are in the early stages, the Wall ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-23T18:15:15Z)

Former Wolf Pack Player Signs with Trail Blazers

PORTLAND - The Portland Trail Blazers have signed second-round pick Armon Johnson. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed Monday. Portland selected the 6-foot-3 guard out of Nevada with the 34th overall pick in ... (Source: FOX Reno 2010-08-03T16:00:31Z)

International Capsules: Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

AUSTIN (AP) — Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Townhall News Stereo magnate Harman close to Newsweek deal: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stereo equipment magnate Sidney Harman is close to sealing a deal to buy Newsweek magazine from The Washington Post Co, according to a Monday report on The New York Times' Media Decoder ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-02T17:41:55Z)

Breaking News: Ndamukong Suh Agrees To Contract With The Detroit Lions

It came four days late but Ndamukong Suh has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions. The deal is reported to be a five year deal worth 68 million with forty million guaranteed. Looking at the numbers makes one wonder why ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T00:57:23Z)

Actor 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 town of Aspen ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Stereo magnate Harman may buy Newsweek

Stereo equipment magnate Sidney Harman is close to sealing a deal to buy Newsweek magazine from The Washington Post Co, according to a Monday report on The New York Times' Media Decoder blog. Harman, the founder of audio ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-02T18:10:33Z)

Gold miner Kinross to buy Red Back for $7 billion

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gold miner Kinross Gold Corp ( K.TO ) said it will buy the 91 percent of Red Back Mining Inc ( RBI.TO ) that it does not already own for around $7 billion to create one of the world's largest gold ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-03T11:14:11Z)

Blazers sign pick Armon Johnson

PORTLAND — The Portland Trail Blazers have signed second-round pick Armon Johnson. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed Monday. Portland selected the 6-foot-3 guard out of Nevada with the 34th overall pick ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-03T10:59:52Z)

'Outed' Pastor Says No to Homosexuality, Follows Jesus

After being "outed" by a GLBT magazine and being placed on leave, the Rev. Tom Brock returned to Hope Lutheran Church on Sunday. He didn't preach to the Minneapolis congregation of some 450 people. But he ... (Source: Christian Post 2010-08-03T23:24:20Z)

NBA: Johnson agrees to contract with Trail Blazers

Armon Johnson can breathe easier. He is officially an NBA player. The former Wolf Pack player has agreed to a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Monday. Terms of the deal were not ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-04T03:06:14Z)

Armstrong lawyer claims USAD offering deals

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. If ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Sanofi-Aventis Said to Make Genzyme Buyout Offer

(Updates with analyst comment in the fourth paragraph.) July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA made a takeover approach to Genzyme Corp., the largest maker of medicines for genetic diseases, about two weeks ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-23T19:12:31Z)

Speculation swirls over Sanofi offer for Genzyme

N ervous Genzyme Corp. shareholders could know within a few days exactly how much Sanofi-Aventis will offer to buy the Cambridge firm, perhaps even sweetening the bid by an extra billion dollars or so to get a deal done ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-30T04:02:17Z)

Red Back shares jump, Kinross stock declines in wake of friendly takeover plan

TORONTO - Red Back Mining Inc. (TSX:RBI) stock rose and Kinross Gold Corp. shares (TSX:K) fell back early Tuesday as investors reacted to their plan to combine their businesses in a friendly deal. Red Back shares gained ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-08-03T14:20:18Z)

Stereo magnate to buy Newsweek

NEW YORK - The Washington Post Co will sell Newsweek to audio equipment magnate Sidney Harman, nearly 50 years after the publisher bought the well-known US weekly news magazine. Sidney Harman, the 91-year-old founder of ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-08-03T21:29:48Z)

92-Year-Old Woman Fights Off Attacker with the Bible

92-year-old Pauline Jacobi, almost got attacked by an intruder who entered her car just a few months ago in May. She was just leaving a Walmart store in Dyerburg, Tennessee and went to her car. As soon as she ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-03T23:10:01Z)

Delco tea partyer could aid Dems' Congressional hopes

Jim Schneller is the type of guy that liberals love to hate. Pro-life conservative. Strict constitutional constructionist. Rails against the "bloated" federal government. Doubts whether President Obama was ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-03T13:23:02Z)

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)

Charlie Sheen Pleads Guilty To Assault

ASPEN, Colorado (Reuters) - Actor Charlie Sheen pleaded guilty on Monday to assaulting his wife last Christmas and was sentenced to 30 days in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation in California. Under a plea deal ... (Source: KGMI 2010-08-04T04:10:40Z)

Inspirational Bible Verses that Help Overcome Depression

After living with depression for many years, I think I can safely say I really do empathize with Jobs words in Job 10:1 - "My soul certainly feels a loathing toward my life, I will give vent to my concern ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-03T23:10:01Z)

Moran beating Tiahrt in hard-fought race for Kansas' Republican Senate nomination

Jerry Moran was narrowly leading rival Todd Tiahrt in the bitter race Tuesday for the Republican nomination for Kansas' U.S. Senate seat. With 70 percent of the votes counted, Moran led Tiahrt by 120,280 to ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-04T03:49:11Z)

Charlie Sheen's plea deal won't affect 'Two and a Half Men'

The coming season of "Two and a Half Men" is no longer jeopardized by Charlie Sheen's legal woes. The comedy star has reached a deal with prosecutors in his assault case that will involve a speedy stay in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-03T00:22:47Z)

Armstrong lawyers: USADA offering deals

Lance Armstrong's attorneys are claiming the USADA is offering cyclists deals if they testify or provide evidence the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. AP File Photo AUSTIN, Texas — Lance ... (Source: Pottstown Mercury 2010-08-03T12:54:24Z)

In 2010, Will Democrats Offer More Than Anti-Tea Party?

LAS VEGAS -- November looks grim for the Democratic party, and no group knows that better than progressive activists. They grumble that President Obama and Democrats in Congress have capitulated to ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-23T18:00:56Z)

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 2010-08-04T03:34:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 8:39 pm

WWE Summerslam 2010: The Odd Alliance's Saga Continues

On the last episode of Raw, John Cena's Team started to tear apart. Edge and Chris Jericho have quit the Odd Alliance, leaving it with only five members. But in the usual grand WWE scheme, the story-line can now evolve ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T23:31:29Z)

Kris Jenkins is Jets' biggest loser; beats Rex Ryan, Damien Woody

Jets defensive tackle Kris Jenkins has lost 33.6 pounds in the last three months, earning him a victory in his weight-loss competition with coach Rex Ryan and offensive tackle Damien Woody. " I won! I won ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-02T21:52:28Z)

UPDATE: Pedestrians hit last night not seriously hurt

The mother and two young children who were hit by a car last night while crossing Fourth Avenue at Olympia Street in Kennewick don't appear to be seriously hurt, police said. They were struck at 9:20 p.m. by ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-07-30T16:48:13Z)

State Patrol plans to target I-182 traffic

Longview: Arrest of 4 after wild 80-mph chase; beer cans thrown at police Two Vancouver teenagers were among four people arrested Thursday after they allegedly broke into several cars at a Longview boat launch ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-03T12:25:46Z)

Rain slows recovery effort in Lake Michigan crash

LUDINGTON, Mich. -- Rain is hampering the ongoing water search for the bodies of two people missing since a small plane plunged into Lake Michigan while flying a cancer patient to the Mayo Clinic. Mason County ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T21:46:29Z)

Jenkins is Jets biggest loser

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Kris Jenkins is the Jets' biggest loser. The hefty defensive tackle won a weight-loss competition with coach Rex Ryan and right tackle Damien Woody, shedding 33.6 pounds and showing up at ... (Source: Waterbury Republican-American 2010-08-03T08:00:55Z)

AGRICULTURAL DIGEST

General sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program begins Monday and continues through Aug. 27. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up ... (Source: Abilene Reporter-News 2010-07-31T23:56:31Z)

Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-up Starts Aug. 2

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will begin on August 2-27. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's ... (Source: Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin 2010-07-27T11:58:17Z)

Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE -- Buck Showalter's difficult task of turning around the last-place Baltimore Orioles began with a victory.Luke Scott hit a two-run homer and Josh Bell added a two-run double for his first major ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T23:02:52Z)

Authorities recover body of final victim in Lake Michigan medical plane crash

LUDINGTON, Mich. Authorities have recovered the body of the fourth and final victim of a small medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan last month. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner says the body of co-pilot ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T16:16:01Z)

Jesse's WWE RAW Report: Summerslam Looming

With two weeks remaining until SummerSlam, Raw kicks off from San Antonio, Texas. This is Jesse, and I am here once again to fill you in on all the Raw action WWE has to offer us on Monday Nights. The show starts off ... (Source: Ringside Report 2010-08-03T20:18:13Z)

Michael Phelps begins his swim toward the 2012 Olympics with this weeks' U.S ...

Michael Phelps ' run-up to his last Olympics begins with this week's U.S. national championships in Irvine, Calif. He's facing his biggest month of the year in the pool, but the challenge is more mental ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

Judge: No forced treatment for Ohio convert

A state juvenile court judge on Tuesday rejected the request of a Christian convert's Muslim parents to order their daughter to continue chemotherapy for uterine cancer. Diane O’Neil knew deep down it ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-04T01:33:11Z)

Revolutionary Solar Energy Conversion Process Developed

A new process that simultaneously combines the light and heat of solar radiation to generate electricity could offer more than double the efficiency of existing solar cell technology, say the Stanford ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-02T19:43:37Z)

Whale likely dead when it hit ship near Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Federal fisheries officials say a whale found dead on the bow of a cruise ship operating in Alaska was likely already dead when it struck the vessel. The 43-foot-long whale was discovered last week on ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-04T03:34:52Z)

Katie Hoff swimming fast and smiling again on road to 2012 Olympics

IRVINE, Calif. - Katie Hoff is feeling good about swimming again. After a rough Beijing Olympics, at which she failed to win gold, Hoff didn't qualify for last year's world championships while fighting a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T22:55:42Z)

Buck Showalter makes debut as Orioles manager

BALTIMORE -- Buck Showalter is back as a major league manager for the first time in more than four years. Not surprisingly, he is promising not to be shy about making changes to the Baltimore Orioles. Before ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-03T22:27:04Z)

Buck Showalter to manage Baltimore Orioles

After plowing through three consecutive rookie managers since the middle of the last decade, the Baltimore Orioles decided to try something different this time, hiring former New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-29T18:08:08Z)

Lauren Conrad to release third collection

Former 'Hills' star Lauren Conrad is launching her third fashion range, a high-end boutique line. Lauren Conrad is launching her third fashion range. The former 'Hills' star - who has a range of casual wear which is sold ... (Source: femalefirst.co.uk 2010-08-03T12:40:05Z)

Magnuson, Hoff win titles at US nationals

IRVINE, Calif. — Christine Magnuson won the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. championships on Tuesday night with the fastest time in the world this year. Katie Hoff won the 400 freestyle, her first national title in two ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-08-04T03:27:43Z)

Lauren Conrad is Designing a New "Boutique Line"

After shuttering her previous line during last year's economic downturn, "Hills" star Lauren Conrad is apparently plotting to try her hand at design again -- this time, with some of her friends in tow. According to ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-08-03T11:35:40Z)

Final victim of Lake Michigan plane crash found

LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) - Authorities have recovered the body of the fourth and final victim of a small medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan last month. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner says the body of co ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-02T16:44:39Z)

Solar Energy Breakthrough: Power from Light AND Heat

"Unlike photovoltaic technology currently used in solar panels – which becomes less efficient as the temperature rises – the new process excels at higher temperatures," Louis Bergeron of Stanford ... (Source: CleanTechnica 2010-08-03T17:19:16Z)

Limestone ranchers, farmers can sign up for conservation program

— Daniel Robinson, state executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Alabama, announced that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) began on Monday and continues through Aug. 27. During ... (Source: News-Courier 2010-08-03T13:58:50Z)

Revamping Solar Power Production

A new process that simultaneously combines the light and heat of solar radiation to generate electricity could offer more than double the efficiency of existing solar cell technology, say the Stanford engineers who ... (Source: Product Design & Development 2010-08-02T15:18:45Z)

Lauren Conrad's New Signature Collection Underway

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Former "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad is trying her hand at another clothing line again. After her first signature line was halted last year, the reality TV star is ... (Source: Gant Daily 2010-08-03T14:48:56Z)

LOOKING AT A 'STILL NOT GETTING ALONG' EDITION OF WWE RAW

Last night's taped Raw continued the established storylines from last week as we move closer to Summerslam. Team WWE still doesn't get along, with Chris Jericho and Edge actually leaving the team (for now ... (Source: Pro Wrestling Insider 2010-08-03T14:48:56Z)

Rex Ryan Starts Season on Losing Note in Weight-Loss Contest With Players

Jets head coach Rex Ryan may have a big personality, but he has an even bigger gut. That's why last May, Ryan challenged himself and two of his larger players -- defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and center Damien ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-04T02:08:58Z)

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