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Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 11:40 pm

Deal reached in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T13:04:04Z)

Deal reached in NY Internet shopping fees case

NEW YORK (AP) — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew ... (Source: Post-Journal 2010-08-19T22:00:56Z)

Soccer-Brazil teenager Neymar snubs Chelsea to stay at Santos

Brazil 's teenage talent Neymar has decided to stay at Santos despite a multi-million euro offer from Premier League champions Chelsea. The 18-year-old forward said on Thursday he had renewed his contract with Santos for ... (Source: Yahoo! Eurosport 2010-08-20T00:45:34Z)

Exclusive: Raekwon Talks Justin Bieber Remix With Kanye West

West and Justin Bieber started talking on Twitter a few days ago about making a remix of the Biebs' "Runaway Love." 'Ye suggested Raekwon get involved, and the next day, the Chef and the Louis Vuitton Don were ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-20T01:35:41Z)

MannKind Announces Entry into Stock Lending Agreement

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD ) today announced that it has entered into a previously announced stock lending agreement pursuant to which it will lend 9,000,000 shares of its common stock to Bank of America, N.A ... (Source: Genetic Engineering News 2010-08-19T18:04:43Z)

MannKind Corporation enters into stock lending agreement with Bank of America

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) today announced that it has entered into a previously announced stock lending agreement pursuant to which it will lend 9,000,000 shares of its common stock to Bank of ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-08-19T12:35:26Z)

Bank of America to pay $2.5 million penalty in Merrill Lynch fee-discount case

Securities industry regulators have levied penalties totaling $2.5 million against Bank of America Corp.'s Merrill Lynch operation for failing to give investors proper fee discounts, officials said this week ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-19T21:10:50Z)

Indian tycoon wants to take Becks to Rovers

LONDON: Indian tycoon Ahsan Ali Syed has made a bid for David Beckham his top priority if he completes his proposed takeover of Premier League club Blackburn Rovers. Syed is talking to Rovers' chiefs about a ... (Source: Himalayan Times 2010-08-20T02:32:57Z)

CVS ends dispute over discount program

HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-10T04:03:33Z)

Santos says 18-year-old sensation Neymar staying (...

Brazil striker Neymar has signed a five-year deal to remain with Santos on Thursday, spurring a reported offer to play for Chelsea in the Premier League. The 18-year-old star sidestepped Chelsea's reported initial offer ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-20T01:57:09Z)

Verizon FiOS TV for iPad fuels talk of Apple deals

Verizon provided a surprise to subscribers by previewing an iPad app for FiOS TV . The initial app will provide live, streaming TV to existing FiOS TV subscribers using the same technology that underpins the fiber optic ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

Finra Fines Merrill Lynch $500K; Co To Pay $2 Million In Restitution

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on Tuesday said it fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 for failing to offer discounts for buyers of unit investment trusts. The brokerage giant, a unit of Bank of America Corp. (BAC ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-18T16:18:31Z)

Verizon iPad App: A Closer Look

Verizon's iPad app announcement was an exciting one for TV fans. Finally, live streaming television on the go! But not so fast. The app's restrictions -- including a lack of portability and the cost of service ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

David Beckham to Blackburn: What Can He Really Offer Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers are set to become the latest team in the Premier League to receive new ownership as part of a big money takeover. Indian Ahsan Ali Syed is poised to become the new owner of the Blackburn Rovers—one of ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

MSUM president favors flexibility in face of tough economy

MOORHEAD – Edna Szymanski favors flexibility for Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference members in the face of a tough economy. The Minnesota State Moorhead President said on Wednesday she would support changing ... (Source: Bemidji Pioneer 2010-08-20T05:46:13Z)

Reds offer manager Dusty Baker contract extension

Baker confirmed to reporters that he received the offer but didn't provide specifics. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." He said he'll take some time before ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T07:13:18Z)

Soulja Boy Tell'em Calls Justin Bieber's YouTube Game 'Crazy'

"He told me how he liked my songs and stuff like that," Soulja Boy revealed during "RapFix Live" on Thursday (August 19). "And I was really going off the stuff I saw on YouTube," he told host Sway of the Biebs ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-20T03:15:54Z)

Baker Gets Extension Offer From Reds

The Reds have offered manager Dusty Baker a contract extension. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." Baker wouldn't say whether he had been offered a one-year or multi-year ... (Source: RealGM.com 2010-08-19T19:37:46Z)

WEB FIRST: Governor Rell calls for water conservation across the state

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell is asking residents and businesses to limit their use water as groundwater and stream levels continue to decrease during the prolonged hot and dry weather ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-20T03:37:22Z)

MannKind To Offer 8 Million Shares, Agrees To Share Lending Pact

MannKind Corp. (MNKD) announced Monday that it would offer up to 8 million shares, as the biopharmaceutical company said it would enter into a share- lending agreement with Bank of America Corp. (BAC). Shares of the ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-16T20:52:55Z)

Striker Ivelin Popov of Bulgaria Joins Blackburn Rovers from Litex

Litex Lovech striker Ivelin Popov has agreed to terms to join English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, the Bulgarian champions said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who scored three goals in 15 matches for Bulgaria ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-19T16:10:11Z)

Verizon Eyes iPad For FiOS

Verizon has announced plans to stream FiOS TV service, for subscribers, to a variety of mobile devices, including Apple's iPad. According to Gizmodo , Verizon has demonstrated the technology and will roll it out in the ... (Source: E-Gear 2010-08-19T23:05:21Z)

Reds offer Baker extension

PHOENIX - The Reds have offered manager Dusty Baker a contract extension. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." Baker wouldn't say if it's a one-year or a multi ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T05:54:34Z)

Dealer Dennis Dillon and its marketing company settle a lawsuit with the state of ...

Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company agree to consumer restitution Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company have agreed to pay $130,000 in consumer ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Terry Crews wants Justin Bieber's -- attention

Cast members from "The Expendables" were in New York on Thursday morning to ring the stock market's opening bell, and along the way got cornered for a few questions from MTV News -- among them, which fresh ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-19T22:15:15Z)

St. Cloud State considers cutting football program

ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its football program and other sports as it deals with a budget shortfall. ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its football ... (Source: Bemidji Pioneer 2010-08-19T20:27:53Z)

Conn., CVS in dispute over discount program

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

St. Cloud State considering dropping football

ST. CLOUD (AP) — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its football program and other sports as it deals with a budget shortfall. ST. CLOUD (AP) — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-08-20T03:44:32Z)

Santos says 18-year-old sensation Neymar staying, will not be transferred to Chelsea

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil striker Neymar has signed a five-year deal to remain with Santos on Thursday, spurring a reported offer to play for Chelsea in the Premier League. The 18-year-old star sidestepped ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-20T01:14:12Z)

Merrill Lynch to pay $2.5M for failure to offer sales charge discounts to customers

WASHINGTON — The industry-sponsored group that oversees stock brokers fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 Wednesday for failing to provide sales charge discounts to eligible customers on certain investments. Merrill Lynch ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-18T17:30:06Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 10:41 pm

Tidal power firm producing grid-compatible energy

Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC said that its tidal energy system in Eastport, Maine, began generating grid-compatible electricity today. The Portland, Maine-based company said the system is the largest ... (Source: Mass High Tech 2010-08-19T15:55:52Z)

Cano, Yankees power past Tigers, 11-5

NEW YORK — Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking double and a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning, sending Phil Hughes and the Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers this afternoon. Austin Kearns ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-19T20:27:53Z)

Konerko, Buehrle lead White Sox past Twins

Paul Konerko had five hits and four RBIs and Mark Buehrle pitched seven shutout innings to help the Chicago White Sox slow surging Minnesota with an 11-0 victory on Thursday night. Buehrle (12-9) allowed five ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-20T04:48:57Z)

Murray needs three sets, tiebreak to avoid upset

Andy Murray, from Great Britain, sprints to the net during a match against Ernests Gulbis, from Latvia, at the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, in Mason, Ohio. Murray won 4-6, 6-3 ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-20T03:58:51Z)

Hernandez, Bruce homer to power Reds over Diamondbacks 9-5

PHOENIX — Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 last night. The victory gave the Reds a ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-20T04:41:48Z)

Verizon Eyes iPad For FiOS

Verizon has announced plans to stream FiOS TV service, for subscribers, to a variety of mobile devices, including Apple's iPad. According to Gizmodo , Verizon has demonstrated the technology and will roll it out in the ... (Source: E-Gear 2010-08-19T23:05:21Z)

Andy Murray cuts the power to beat Ernests Gulbis at Cincinnati Masters

Andy Murray looked across the net to see the player he might have been, a temperamental shot-maker of flickering brilliance – and he left court relieved that he was not Ernests Gulbis but the stubborn pragmatist who ... (Source: Utv 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

Lottery jackpots escape midweek drawings

Wild Card: 14, 17, 26, 30, 31. Wild Card Queen of Clubs. Hot Lotto: 01, 04, 13, 26, 28. Hot Ball 04. Hot Lotto Sizzler Three. Powerball: 04, 32, 33, 47, 55. Powerball 39. Power Play 03. Mega Millions: 11, 19 ... (Source: KFBB NewsChannel 5 2010-08-19T16:53:08Z)

Mauer powers Twins past White Sox

Joe Mauer had four hits, two RBIs and his first regular season home run at Target Field, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Wednesday night to increase their season-high lead in the AL Central ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

Ditch the queen – UK public

London – Britain's Treasury says it will consider wild ideas submitted by the public after calling on taxpayers to help draft the toughest spending cuts in decades. Treasury chief George Osborne set up a website in ... (Source: Beeld 2010-08-19T21:17:59Z)

Hernandez, Bruce homer to lead Reds over D'Backs for 70th win

PHOENIX (AP) -- Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Thursday night. The victory gave the Reds a ... (Source: Times-Bulletin 2010-08-20T05:24:45Z)

Ocean Renewable Power Company: Largest Ocean Energy Device Ever Installed In U.S ...

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), an industry leader in tidal, river and deep-water ocean current energy technology and projects, announced today that its Beta Power System, the largest ocean energy power ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-19T11:16:41Z)

Tests of Downeast Tidal Power System a Success, Company says

A Maine-based energy company is calling the successful testing of a Downeast tidal power system a "huge milestone" for America's Ocean Energy industry. Ocean Renewable Power Company today announced that its $2 million ... (Source: MPBN 2010-08-18T21:54:58Z)

Reds power past Diamondbacks

Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Thursday night. The victory gave the Reds a ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-20T05:17:35Z)

Deal reach in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T12:06:48Z)

Wind Power Company Moving HQ To Pearl District

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A Danish company specializing in wind power will locate its North American headquarters in Portland's Pearl District as part of a move that could bring hundreds of jobs to the city. The ... (Source: kptv.com 2010-08-18T19:46:07Z)

Ditch The Queen: UK Public'S Wild Ideas For Cuts, EU

LONDON (AP) Sell off the Queen's swans. Make lawmakers work for free. Force prison inmates to generate cheap power on the treadmill. As Britain's government decides how to make the toughest spending cuts in ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-19T16:10:11Z)

Verizon FiOS TV for iPad fuels talk of Apple deals

Verizon provided a surprise to subscribers by previewing an iPad app for FiOS TV . The initial app will provide live, streaming TV to existing FiOS TV subscribers using the same technology that underpins the fiber optic ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

Deal reached in NY Internet shopping fees case

NEW YORK (AP) — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew ... (Source: Post-Journal 2010-08-19T22:00:56Z)

ATP World Tour Cincinnati Masters Results

Results Thursday at the Cincinnati Masters, a $3 million ATP World Tour event on outdoor hard-courts at The Lindner Family Tennis Center (seedings in parentheses): Singles Third Round Mardy Fish, United States ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

Turbine maker Vestas to keep HQ in Portland

PORTLAND — Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest maker of wind turbines, ended concerns that it might leave Oregon by announcing Wednesday that it will keep its North American headquarters in Portland ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-19T06:23:12Z)

Vestas To Keep HQ In Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest wind turbine maker, ended concerns it might leave Oregon by announcing Wednesday it will keep its North American headquarters in Portland. The Denmark-based ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-19T14:01:20Z)

Click here for your Wednesday night lottery results!

Powerball: The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 04-32-33-47-55; Powerball: 39; Power Play: 3. Estimated jackpot: $65 million. Dakota Cash: The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 06-07-15-22-24 ... (Source: Aberdeen News 2010-08-19T08:24:53Z)

Nine-run inning pushes Yankees past Tigers

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano watches his two-run home run off of Detroit Tigers reliever Eddie Bonine during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. (AP ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-20T05:24:45Z)

LOTTERY: Powerball jackpot climbs

04-32-33-47-55 Powerball: 39 (four, thirty-two, thirty-three, forty-seven, fifty-five; Powerball: thirty-nine) Power Play: 3 Players matching all five numbers and the Powerball would have won or shared the $64 ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-08-19T10:19:25Z)

Robinson Cano, Yankees power past Tigers, 11-5

NEW YORK – Phil Hughes made an early-inning mistake for the second straight start at Yankee Stadium, and this one ended up over the outfield wall for a two-run home run this afternoon. Just as he did the last time ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-19T20:13:34Z)

Mauer's power helps Twins edge White Sox

MINNEAPOLIS -- Joe Mauer had four hits, two RBIs and his first regular season home run at Target Field, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Wednesday night to increase their season-high lead in ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-19T03:52:53Z)

Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company agree to ...

Internet Auto Rent and Sales will change the way it advertises after reaching an agreement with Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. Wasden alleged that the company, at 10175 Fairview Ave. in Boise ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-19T19:44:56Z)

Ditch the queen: UK public's wild ideas for cuts

Sell off the Queen's swans. Make lawmakers work for free. Force prison inmates to generate cheap power on the treadmill. As Britain's government decides how to make the toughest spending cuts in decades, it has asked the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T03:30:13Z)

Verizon iPad App: A Closer Look

Verizon's iPad app announcement was an exciting one for TV fans. Finally, live streaming television on the go! But not so fast. The app's restrictions -- including a lack of portability and the cost of service ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 9:40 pm

Bills' series in Toronto not a hit north of border

FILE - This Dec. 3, 2009, file photo shows fans tailgating before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets in Toronto. In announcing a $78.5 million deal to have the Buffalo Bills ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-19T17:21:46Z)

5-foot-5 Boykins rejoins Bucks

"Little Earl" is just the man to complete the Milwaukee Bucks' point guard trio. Veteran Earl Boykins, ready to begin his 12th NBA season, has reached agreement on a one-year deal to join the Bucks, according to agent ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-20T03:15:54Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

Iran ready to hold immediate talks on nuclear fuel swap, president says

Iran is ready to hold immediate talks with world powers on a nuclear fuel swap deal, president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an exclusive interview published in Japan on Friday. Iran would resume, in late August ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-20T02:25:47Z)

Biogen Idec enters deal for ALS drug

Biogen Idec , the Weston biotechnology company, has signed an agreement with Knopp Neurosciences for an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize KNS-760704, a potential treatment of amyotrophic ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-19T03:45:43Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T15:48:42Z)

12 insurgents killed in Afghanistan raid

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN)-- Afghan and coalition troops killed 12 Taliban insurgents, including a commander, during a raid in Logar province, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said Thursday. The ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-20T01:14:12Z)

Report: Iran needs year to develop nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON The New York Times says U.S. officials have convinced Israel that Iran needs at least a year to develop a nuclear weapon. The newspaper reported on its website late Thursday that the assessment has ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-08-20T03:23:03Z)

PotashCorp. (POT) Surges After Rejecting BHP's $130/Share Takeover Offer

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT ) said Tuesday that it has rejected an unsolicited offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP ) valued at $38.49 billion, saying that it undervalues the fertilizer company. The ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-17T12:02:01Z)

Biogen Idec agrees to deal worth up to $345M for Knopp ALS drug

Biogen Idec employs 850 at its Research Triangle Park facility. Biogen Idec , which has 850 employees in Research Triangle Park, has signed a deal, potentially worth more than $345 million, with Knopp ... (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

Rockies agree to terms with Clemson OF and QB Kyle Parker just before deadline

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall before he hands off to baseball in the spring. The deal with ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-17T06:04:06Z)

BHP Billiton urged to go higher in bid for PotashCorp

Canadian investors yesterday pressed BHP Billiton to increase its now hostile offer for PotashCorp, warning that the mining giant's $130-a-share bid for the fertiliser company would be insufficient. Shares in PotashCorp ... (Source: The Independent 2010-08-19T22:58:12Z)

Wisconsin moves ahead with new Adidas contract

MADISON, Wis. - A new lucrative contract between the University of Wisconsin-Madison's athletic department and Adidas America Inc. is another step closer to taking effect. A committee of the university's Board of Regents ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-19T19:59:15Z)

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova pulls out of Rogers Cup in Montreal with left foot injury

MONTREAL - Maria Sharapova says she has pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Montreal because of a left foot injury. The Russian star reached the final at the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday, but says she started to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-16T11:27:24Z)

Maria Sharapova Out Of Montreal, Hopes To Be Fit For U.S. Open

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of this week's WTA tournament in Montreal with a heel injury, the Russian said on Monday. Sharapova hurt her foot in the Cincinnati Open final defeat against Kim Clijsters on ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-16T12:53:18Z)

Ahmadinejad says Iran ready for nuclear talks: report

Iran is ready for immediate talks with world powers over a nuclear fuel swap deal, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an interview published in Japan on Friday. Iran is "ready to resume in late August or in ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-20T01:57:09Z)

Thursday Morning Wisconsin Sports Report

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have handed the Cardinals their fourth straight defeat with a 3-2 win at St. Louis. Randy Wolf allowed three hits in eight-plus innings for Milwaukee, and Trevor Hoffman struck out ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-19T20:06:24Z)

Live Blogging From Bills-Colts

TORONTO -- Greetings from the Rogers Centre, where the Bills meet the Indianapolis Colts this evening in the latest installment of the Bills Toronto Series, a venture which continues to enjoy a rather ... (Source: Buffalo News (blog) 2010-08-19T22:15:15Z)

Boykins Near Deal With Bucks

The Bucks are nearing an agreement with Earl Boykins, according to a source. Following the departure of free agent Luke Ridnour, who signed a four-year, $16 million deal with Minnesota, the Bucks signed veteran Keyon ... (Source: RealGM 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

Kim Clijsters rallies for 3-set win over Maria Sharapova in Cincinnati Women's Open final

MASON, Ohio – As a storm rolled in, Kim Clijsters was worried the rain would halt her momentum. As it turned out, she had more than enough to outlast the weather and Maria Sharapova. Clijsters also overcame ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-16T01:40:26Z)

Deal reach in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T12:06:48Z)

UN, NATO Considering Taliban's Offer To Study Afghan Casualties

Kabul, Afghanistan (AHN) - Just hours after Taliban offered to study Afghan civilian casualties with the United Nations and the NATO, the two bodies are carefully considering the proposal to establish a joint committee ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-18T00:33:38Z)

Bucks sign point guard Boykins to one-year deal

Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Agent Mark Termini said the 11-year veteran had offers from other teams but was comfortable with Milwaukee, one ... (Source: NBA 2010-08-20T00:59:53Z)

Former Bartram Trail standout Kyle Parker, Colorado Rockies agree on deal

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Bartram Trail High School graduate Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall. The deal with Parker, the ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-18T03:46:54Z)

UPDATE: Wisconsin's Adidas Deal Could Get More Lucrative

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A new lucrative contract between the University of Wisconsin-Madison's athletic department and Adidas America Inc. is another step closer to taking effect. A committee of the university's Board of ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

South Side-based Knopp lands $345M deal for Lou Gehrig's disease drug

A Pittsburgh research company said Wednesday it signed a deal potentially worth $345 million for final-stage development and commercialization of its treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease and possibly other degenerative ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

Scenarios: what could happen to PotashCorp

Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton wants to buy PotashCorp, but the world's largest fertiliser maker rejected the offer. With a hostile takeover battle looming and the possibility of competing bids, here are scenarios ... (Source: Australian Financial Review 2010-08-19T21:17:59Z)

NATO: 2 wounded Afghan gunmen pose as civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Two wounded Taliban fighters tried to pass themselves off as civilian casualties and sought medical attention from U.S. and Afghan troops after a battle in northern Afghanistan, NATO said ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-17T16:55:30Z)

Bills' series in Toronto not a hit north of border in Toronto

AP This Dec. 7, 2008, file photo shows Buffalo Bills fans cheering before the Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. In announcing a $78.5 million deal to have the ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-19T06:08:53Z)

Clemson QB Kyle Parker reaches deal with Colorado Rockies

Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker has reached a deal with the Colorado Rockies late Monday. According to The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.), Parker and Rockies agreed to the deal which included a $1.4 million signing ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-17T14:10:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 8:41 pm

Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company agree to ...

Internet Auto Rent and Sales will change the way it advertises after reaching an agreement with Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. Wasden alleged that the company, at 10175 Fairview Ave. in Boise ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-19T19:44:56Z)

Merrill Lynch to pay $2.5M in sales charge case

The industry-sponsored group that oversees stock brokers fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 Wednesday for failing to provide sales charge discounts to eligible customers on certain investments. Merrill Lynch agreed to a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-18T17:08:38Z)

UPDATE 5-Sears disappoints, fails to lure bargain-hunters

NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Sears Holdings Corp ( SHLD.O ) posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss as the discount retailer failed to win new shoppers in a weak U.S. economy, sending its shares down about ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-19T17:50:24Z)

Sears Loss Widens as It Fails to Lure Bargain-Hunters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sears Holdings Corp posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss as the discount retailer failed to win new shoppers in a weak U.S. economy, sending its shares down 7 percent. The company ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-19T17:36:05Z)

Finra fines Merrill Lynch $2.5M in sales charge case

The industry-sponsored group that oversees stock brokers fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 Wednesday for failing to provide sales charge discounts to eligible customers on certain investments. Merrill Lynch , Financial ... (Source: InvestmentNews 2010-08-18T18:34:32Z)

Kim Clijsters breezes through to quarterfinals at Montreal Rogers Cup

MONTREAL (AP) — Kim Clijsters breezed into the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Kaia Kanepi on Thursday. Clijsters, who won at Cincinnati last week in three sets over Maria Sharapova, had to ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-08-20T02:04:19Z)

Nirvana catalog lawsuit settled

Court records show a management firm and Courtney Love have settled a $1 million lawsuit over the profits of the sale of Nirvana's publishing catalog. Courtney Love outraged by Kurt Cobain's role in Guitar ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-18T22:02:07Z)

Sears narrows its loss by half

Sears Holdings Corp. cut its second-quarter loss by more than half as profit margins perked up at its Kmart chain, the retailer led by billionaire Edward Lampert said Thursday. Still, the company's results fell short of ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-08-20T02:04:19Z)

Venture groups snap up $50M block of Achillion shares

Achillion Pharmaceuticals is raising $50 million through the sale of its common shares to a slate of venture backers in a deal designed to fuel its clinical trial work on new hepatitis C drugs. Domain Associates, Clarus ... (Source: FierceBiotech 2010-08-19T15:20:04Z)

China's CNOOC says 1H net profit doubled

SHANGHAI (AP) - CNOOC Ltd., the smallest of China's three main state-owned oil companies, said Thursday that its net profit more than doubled in the first half of the year, swelled by higher prices and a stimulus-linked ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-19T23:48:18Z)

Achillion says it will raise $50M from stock sale

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Achillion Pharmaceuticals said it will raise $50 million by selling stock to a group of four venture capital firms and company shares slid more than 5 percent in electronic trading early Thursday ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-19T15:20:04Z)

Clijsters into quarters in Montreal

MONTREAL — Kim Clijsters breezed into the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Kaia Kanepi on Thursday. Clijsters, who won at Cincinnati last week in three sets over Maria Sharapova, had ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-20T02:11:28Z)

Courtney Love Settles Suit Over Nirvana Publishing Sale

Courtney Love has settled a $1 million (£666,600) lawsuit over profits from her late husband Kurt Cobain's Nirvana catalogue. Bosses at management firm London & Co. sued Love in 2008, claiming she had failed ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-18T12:36:37Z)

Azarenka, Bartoli in Rogers Cup quarter-finals

Victoria Azarenka , of Belarus, and France's Marion Bartoli became the first women to reach the quarter-finals at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Thursday. No. 10 Azarenka defeated ninth-seeded Lin Na of China 6-3, 6-3 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T18:04:43Z)

JetBlue reprises All You Can Jet sale

JetBlue Airways is bringing back its All You Can Jet Pass, a $699 ticket that allows passengers to fly as much as they want to wherever they want between Sept. 7 and Oct. 6. Last year's unlimited All You Can ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-18T02:13:51Z)

Dispute Over Courtney Love's Sale of Nirvana Catalog Resolved

A $1 million lawsuit over Kurt Cobain widow Courtney Love's earnings from her sale of Nirvana's publishing catalog, filed by a firm called London & Co. two years ago, has been settled out of court ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-18T05:12:48Z)

Defense targets victim's truthfulness

Cesar Laurean's defense counsel continued Thursday to paint a negative picture of homicide victim Maria Lauterbach with witnesses testifying to her reputation of being untruthful. Laurean, 23, a former Camp Lejeune ... (Source: ENC Today 2010-08-19T22:43:53Z)

Maria Lauterbach Murder Trial of Cpl. Cesar Laurean, Marine Accused of Killing Pregnant Mistress

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (CBS/AP) The Marine accused of murdering Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, Cpl. Cesar Laurean, is scheduled to go on trial Tuesday ,and investigators say he was driven by rage and fear over ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-09T16:00:34Z)

3rd Ld-Writethru: China Mobile says H1 profit rises 4.2 pct to 8.5 bln USD

HONG KONG, Aug 19, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said Thursday its net profit in the first half of this year edged up 4.2 percent to reach 57.643 ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-19T11:31:00Z)

Achillion Pharma aims for $50M in stock sale

Antiviral drug developer Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc. said today that it plans to raise $50 million by selling stock to four venture capital firms. The proceeds will be used to test the New Haven, Conn ... (Source: Mass High Tech 2010-08-19T17:14:36Z)

Kim Clijsters advances to quarters

MONTREAL -- Kim Clijsters breezed into the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Kaia Kanepi on Thursday. Clijsters, who won at Cincinnati last week in three sets over Maria Sharapova , had ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-20T02:18:38Z)

JetBlue Airways: All You Can Jet Pass

Friday and Sunday exclusions are typical of fare sales, so fliers considering the $499 pass should pay particular attention to ongoing deals, he says. Southwest, for example, has a sale through Aug. 19 for ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-19T10:26:35Z)

Former Marine Cesar Laurean

Former Marine Cesar Laurean listens during his trial at the Wayne County Courthouse in Goldsboro, N.C., Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Laurean faces charges of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Maria ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

CT firm settles Web marketing complaints in NY

A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T16:17:20Z)

JetBlue brings back 'All You Can Jet' passes

NEW YORK (AP) -- JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass, which allows anyone to travel to an unlimited number of cities over a one-month period. It's a chance for the airline to fill empty seats during ... (Source: Madison Daily Leader 2010-08-19T22:22:24Z)

Clijsters cruises into quarterfinals at Rogers Cup

MONTREAL -- Kim Clijsters breezed into the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Kaia Kanepi on Thursday. Clijsters, who won the Cincinnati final last week in three sets over Maria Sharapova , had to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-20T02:40:06Z)

Azarenka, Bartoli advance to Rogers Cup quarters

MONTREAL -- Victoria Azarenka and Marion Bartoli won in straight sets Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup. Azarenka, the 10th seed from Belarus, defeated ninth-seeded Li Na of China 6-3, 6-3 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-19T17:21:46Z)

China's Banks, ICBC, CCB Advance After Huijin 188 Billion Yuan Bond Sale

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. led a rebound for China's banks in Shanghai after Central Huijin Investment Co., a state investment company that controls the nation's largest lenders, said it ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-19T06:37:31Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

Merrill Lynch to Pay More Than $2.5 Million Related to UIT Sales Charge Discount ...

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 for failing to provide sales charge discounts to customers on eligible purchases of Unit Investment Trusts ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

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