Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 11:40 pm

Sam Donnellon: Out of his league

SCOTT BARRY will be the second-base umpire and Greg Gibson will be checking checked swings at third when the Phillies resume their thrilling series with the second-division Houston Astros tonight at Citizens ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-26T05:46:16Z)

American Airlines' mechanics union authorize strike after rejecting contract proposal

(Reuters) — Members of American Airlines ' mechanics union rejected a contract proposal and authorized union leaders to call a strike, the Transport Workers Union said. The union said on its website late on Tuesday ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-08-26T04:56:09Z)

Hockey Capsules: Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-26T06:00:35Z)

NFL unanimously approves Stan Kroenke's bid to buy Rams

No longer is Stan Kroenke a minority owner of the St. Louis Rams . Kroenke's bid to purchase full control of the organization from the family of late owner Georgia Frontiere was unanimously approved at the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T01:57:12Z)

Alibaba.com to acquire eBay selling tools company Auctiva

China-based Alibaba.com -- which is partly owned by Sunnyvale-based Yahoo Inc. -- did not disclose specific terms of the deal, but said it is part of a $100 million investment plan. Auctiva, which is based in ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-25T13:04:06Z)

ESPN puts freeze on Jenn Brown's Icehouse deal

Jenn Brown will not serve as spokeswoman for MillerCoors LLC's Icehouse beer brand. That after ESPN has decided to block the deal reached by Brown, who serves as a reporter for the network, a spokesman for ... (Source: Dayton Business Journal 2010-08-25T17:43:17Z)

India Approves Landmark Civil Nuclear Power Bill

New Delhi, India (AHN) - The Lok Sabha, Lower House of Indian Parliament, has passed the landmark civil nuclear power bill, which is part of a major deal New Delhi signed with Washington two years ago under which it ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-26T00:16:59Z)

U.S.-India nuclear pact clears first hurdle

NEW DELHI | The lower house of the Indian Parliament brought the U.S. - India nuclear deal close to operational status Wednesday by passing the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, laying down how much ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-25T23:12:34Z)

Alibaba Conjures Up Some Cash For Auctiva

China's Alibaba.com has agreed to acquire Auctiva, which makes online tools for users of ecommerce sites like eBay . Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Alibaba said it is part of its $100 million ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-26T04:56:09Z)

Stan Kroenke Approved As Rams Majority Owner

Silent Stanley will get his team. He's just got to give up two others. The NFL unanimously approved a proposal for Stan Kroenke to take over as majority owner of the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday, as long as he turns over ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-08-26T05:03:19Z)

Davis survives playoff, then upends medalist Wilson at U.S. Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. -- Amory Davis needed a missed 4-footer and then a birdie on the second playoff hole merely to reach the match-play portion of the U.S. Amateur. Then nearly seven hours after he first arrived at ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-26T06:07:44Z)

MATTHEW OSBORNE: Scott Barry, meet Leon Stickle

If you Google Leon Stickle today, the phrase "Leon Stickle bad call" comes up immediately. It's been 30 years since Stickle jobbed the Flyers in the Stanley Cup Finals, and his legacy still lingers. He ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-26T05:39:06Z)

Investors' return to stocks lifts Dow Jones

NEW YORK -- It was shaping up to be another crummy day on the stock market yesterday until investors decided to start looking for beaten-down shares after four consecutive days of declines. The Dow Jones ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-26T03:58:53Z)

Chargers May Not Trade Jackson After All

The agent for Vincent Jackson says the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal, Jackson hasn't signed ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

Agent: Chargers not inclined to trade Jackson

SAN DIEGO—The agent for Vincent Jackson says the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-25T23:41:12Z)

Alibaba buys Auctiva, a developer of tools for eBay sellers

Alibaba.com , China's top e-commerce operator, announced its second U.S. acquisition on Tuesday night by buying Auctiva , a developer of software tools for eBay sellers. The deal will further expand the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-25T08:32:05Z)

Langley outdoes Jackson in 1st round of U.S. Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Scott Langley's fist pump after dropping a 15-foot putt on the first extra hole was as much relief as exhilaration. Langley, the reigning NCAA champion and low amateur at the U.S ... (Source: Golf Channel 2010-08-26T00:16:59Z)

College Football Reporter Jenn Brown's Beer-Endorsement Deal Iced by ESPN

Icehouse Beer is going to have to find someone else to serve as a spokesperson for their beer after ESPN told sideline reporter Jenn Brown that she could not serve in that role. Brown, a reporter for the ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-25T02:48:30Z)

India Risks Nuclear Isolation With Liability Laws

(Updates with comment from industry grouping in eighth paragraph.) Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) -- India's push to end a three-decade ban on buying nuclear equipment from abroad may founder on laws passed by its own parliament ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-26T04:49:00Z)

Langley survives first match at U.S. Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE -- Scott Langley's fist pump after dropping a 15-foot putt on the first extra hole was as much relief as exhilaration. Langley, the reigning NCAA champion and low amateur at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-26T05:24:47Z)

Vancouver Signs Raffi Torres to One-Year Deal

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Raffi Torres. Torres, 28, split the 2009-10 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-25T21:39:30Z)

MillerCoors' Brown deal attempt questioned

MillerCoors' attempted hiring of an ESPN sideline reporter to promote its Icehouse beer brand has raised more than a few eyebrows in the world of journalism. MillerCoors had hired Jenn Brown, a contributor to ESPN's ... (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 2010-08-25T17:43:17Z)

Ryan Howard Ejected by Umpire Scott Barry in Phillies Loss (Video)

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard was ejected during last night's contest against the Houston Astros. The ejection has many fans aggravated because umpire Scott Barry in effect cost the team a win when ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

Virginia Electric and Power Launches $300 Million Bond Sale At Treasurys +100BPs

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Virginia Electric and Power Co., a unit of utility Dominion Resources Inc. (D), has launched its sale of $300 million in 12-year bonds at 100 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasurys. Early ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-25T16:31:42Z)

Agent: Chargers aren't acting like they want to trade Jackson

Vincent Jackson 's agent, Neil Schwartz, said Wednesday he isn't sure the San Diego Chargers really want to trade his client, despite granting the Seattle Seahawks permission to negotiate a deal with the Pro ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-25T23:05:24Z)

NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

American Airlines mechanics reject pay deal

Members of American Airlines' mechanics union rejected a contract proposal and authorized union leaders to call a strike, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) said. The union said on its website late on Tuesday that two ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T19:44:58Z)

Stocks recover to gain 20 points

Stocks recovered from an early slump and ended higher after traders picked through the market for beaten-down stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 20 points Wednesday, its first gain in five days ... (Source: Norwalk Hour 2010-08-26T04:56:09Z)

American Airlines mechanics reject tentative contract agreement

Mechanics at American Airlines have rejected a tentative contract agreement reached by their union's negotiators and the airline. Voting on a three-year proposal reached in May, mechanics rejected the pact ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-26T05:46:16Z)

Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo, scoring 19 goals and getting 17 assists ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 10:40 pm

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St gains ground, Nasdaq turns positive

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks cut declines Wednesday, with the Nasdaq turning positive as healthcare and technology shares gained ground. * The Dow Jones industrial average was off 9.00 points, or 0.09 ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-25T17:21:48Z)

Virginia Electric and Power Launches $300 Million Bond Sale At Treasurys +100BPs

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Virginia Electric and Power Co., a unit of utility Dominion Resources Inc. (D), has launched its sale of $300 million in 12-year bonds at 100 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasurys. Early ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-25T16:31:42Z)

Coca-Cola Enterprises sets shareholder meeting to approve sale of North America ...

ATLANTA — Coca-Cola Enterprises has set a shareholder meeting for Oct. 1 to seek approval of the sale of its North American operations to Coca-Cola Co. The company made the announcement Wednesday and filed a proxy ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T18:33:23Z)

Source: Dell is planning to offer more for 3Par, after HP trumped its first $1.13B ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard 's hands. That's according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

NFL unanimously approves Stan Kroenke's bid to buy Rams

No longer is Stan Kroenke a minority owner of the St. Louis Rams . Kroenke's bid to purchase full control of the organization from the family of late owner Georgia Frontiere was unanimously approved at the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T01:57:12Z)

Coca-Cola bottler sets meeting to approve sale

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Enterprises has set a shareholder meeting for Oct. 1 to seek approval of the sale of its North American operations to Coca-Cola Co. The company made the announcement Wednesday and filed a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-25T18:40:33Z)

Fertilizer maker Potash Corp. rejects BHP Billiton Ltd. buyout offer

ST. LOUIS -- A global race to snap up fertilizer companies accelerated Tuesday, when fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected a buyout offer worth $38.49 billion, calling it "grossly ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-18T02:42:29Z)

Religion News in Brief,

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Local governments can offer religious holiday displays, provided other beliefs are allowed to display their holiday symbols, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote in an advisory ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-25T16:38:51Z)

In latest advisory, Virginia attorney general backs balanced public religious ...

Local governments can offer religious holiday displays, provided other beliefs are allowed to display their holiday symbols, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote in an advisory opinion. Cuccinelli publicly ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T16:03:04Z)

Sweet-and-sour chicken becomes a tasty grinder

As in this simple recipe for sweet-and-sour chicken. In a creative take on this classic Asian takeout, the lightly sweet and tangy chicken is intended to be nestled into a sub roll. But if you don't have any ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-25T11:23:53Z)

BB&T Payment Solutions kicks off series of free, convenient webinars for small business owners

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. , Aug. 17 -- BB&T Payment Solutions kicks off a new series of free educational webinars this month. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the webinars are designed with client ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-17T16:12:33Z)

BHP's Fresh Offer in line

Following the rejection of the buy-out offer made by the Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP - News ) for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT - News ), the world's biggest fertilizer ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-19T13:11:13Z)

NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

Roll up sweet-and-sour chicken for a sweet and simple weeknight meal

As in this simple recipe for sweet-and-sour chicken. In a creative take on this classic Asian takeout, the lightly sweet and tangy chicken is intended to be nestled into a sub roll. But if you don't have any ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-25T08:03:27Z)

When sweet-and-sour chicken becomes a grinder

As in this simple recipe for sweet-and-sour chicken. In a creative take on this classic Asian takeout, the lightly sweet and tangy chicken is intended to be nestled into a sub roll. But if you don't have any ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-08-25T17:43:17Z)

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

China's Yangzijiang Share Sale to Be `Milestone' for Taiwan

The Taiwan Stock Exchange said a Chinese-owned company will sell shares in the island for the first time next month, paving the way for China stock listings and underscoring improving ties between the two ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-26T04:20:22Z)

Stock futures fall on weak durable goods order

NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures are extending their sell-off after a disappointing report on durable goods orders added to the concerns about the economy. Durable goods orders rose just 0.3 percent last month. That's well ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-26T01:50:02Z)

BB&T promotes Robert Johnson to general counsel and corporate governance officer

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — BB&T Corp. said Wednesday it has named Robert J. Johnson Jr. to the post of general counsel, corporate secretary and corporate governance officer. Johnson, who now holds the titles of deputy ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T21:25:11Z)

Stan Kroenke Approved As Rams Majority Owner

Silent Stanley will get his team. He's just got to give up two others. The NFL unanimously approved a proposal for Stan Kroenke to take over as majority owner of the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday, as long as he turns over ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-08-26T05:03:19Z)

China's Yangzijiang Share Sale 'Milestone' for Taiwan

(Updates with price offering details in second paragraph.) Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The Taiwan Stock Exchange said a Chinese-owned company will sell shares in the island for the first time next month, paving the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-26T04:27:31Z)

Cuccinelli Weights In On Holiday Displays

RICHMOND (AP) - Local governments can display religious holiday displays, provided other beliefs are allowed to display their holiday symbols, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote in an advisory opinion. Cuccinelli ... (Source: Virginian Review 2010-08-25T18:11:55Z)

BHP turns hostile with $39bn Potash bid

( FT ) -- BHP Billiton launched a hostile fully funded $39bn offer for PotashCorp on Wednesday less than a day after the Canadian fertiliser maker's board dismissed its $130 a share approach as "grossly ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-18T10:06:17Z)

BB&T Is One Of First Providers To Offer FDIC-insured Deposit Program To 401(k) Plan Sponsors And ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. , Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, BB&T introduced a new FDIC-insured deposit program (IDP) to its 401(k) retirement plan sponsors and participants. BB&T Institutional Services is ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-16T15:02:09Z)

BHP Billiton (BHP) Goes Hostile In Its Bid for PotashCorp (POT)

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP ) is taking its nearly $40 billion takeover offer for PotashCorp (NYSE: POT ) directly to shareholders, after PotashCorp's directors unanimously rejected the overture. Yesterday, PotashCorp's ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-18T11:46:30Z)

Canada Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Fall on U.S. Reports; CIBC Rises

Canadian stocks fell for a third day as oil and gas retreated after the U.S. reported a smaller increase in durable-goods orders than forecast and an unexpected drop in home sales. Suncor Energy Inc., Canada ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-25T17:14:39Z)

Dell To Sweeten Bid For 3Par In Battle With HP

Dell plans a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard's hands, according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of Dell's offer are not known. The person ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

Coca-Cola Enterprises Announces Shareholder Meeting

Coca-Cola Enterprises ( CCE ) announced Wednesday a special shareholder meeting to approve a transaction with The Coca-Cola Co ( KO ). The pending deal calls for Coca-Cola to take control of CCE's North ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-25T23:26:53Z)

BHP launches $39 billion cash bid for PotashCorp

Miner BHP Billiton formally launched its $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, the world's largest fertilizer company. Details of the offer were the same as when BHP, the world's largest mining group, said on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-20T12:41:24Z)

Swatch Partner Hengdeli Declines in Hong Kong on Share Sale

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Hengdeli Holdings Ltd., the retail partner of Swatch Group AG in China, tumbled the most in more than three months after announcing its plan to raise HK$1.04 billion ($133.7 million) in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-26T05:10:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 9:40 pm

American Airlines mechanics reject pay deal

Members of American Airlines' mechanics union rejected a contract proposal and authorized union leaders to call a strike, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) said. The union said on its website late on Tuesday that two ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T19:44:58Z)

Agency's exclusive e-book deal with Amazon.com is called off

NEW YORK - An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T19:24:41Z)

AP source: Torres signs deal with Canucks

(AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent forward Raffi Torres to a one-year, $1 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deals tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-25T19:30:39Z)

Source: Dell is planning to offer more for 3Par, after HP trumped its first $1.13B ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard 's hands. That's according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

Ryan Howard Ejected by Umpire Scott Barry in Phillies Loss (Video)

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard was ejected during last night's contest against the Houston Astros. The ejection has many fans aggravated because umpire Scott Barry in effect cost the team a win when ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

Raffi Torres reportedly cuts deal with Vancouver Canucks

There's also a risk: Torres, who turns 29 in October, has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons. Still, it's a worthy gamble considering how well Torres plays when healthy. He has good hands, speed and a terrier ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T15:41:35Z)

Deitch: Early returns lackluster for Phillies stars

Lost in the absurdities during Tuesday night's 16-inning Phillies-Astros bizarre-a-thon — from Ryan Howard going nuclear on Triple-A umpire Scott Barry, to Roy Oswalt having to play left field and serve as ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-26T02:47:18Z)

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St gains ground, Nasdaq turns positive

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks cut declines Wednesday, with the Nasdaq turning positive as healthcare and technology shares gained ground. * The Dow Jones industrial average was off 9.00 points, or 0.09 ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-25T17:21:48Z)

Fixed Mobile Convergence

MIAMI and MOSCOW, Aug 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Euroset, the largest mobile phone and consumer electronics retail chain in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Brightstar, the ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-24T23:35:13Z)

Russia, Syria and the Kurds

Kurds are making endless entreaties to Russia to pay more attention to their pleas for a state of their own. But Russia, observing the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of states where Kurds live, has ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-25T06:44:43Z)

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

BHP's Fresh Offer in line

Following the rejection of the buy-out offer made by the Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP - News ) for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT - News ), the world's biggest fertilizer ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-19T13:11:13Z)

Putin Offers Shortest-Term Debt in Seven Years: Russia Credit

Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Russia sold 10-month debt, the shortest-maturity federal bonds in seven years, after investors shunned longer-term securities on concern the country's inflation rate will pick up. The ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-25T18:11:55Z)

Putin to Offer Shortest-Term Debt in Seven Years: Russia Credit

Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Russia plans to sell 10-month debt, the shortest-maturity federal bonds in seven years, as investors shun longer-term securities on concern inflation will pick up. The Finance Ministry will auction ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-24T20:14:47Z)

Virginia Electric and Power Launches $300 Million Bond Sale At Treasurys +100BPs

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Virginia Electric and Power Co., a unit of utility Dominion Resources Inc. (D), has launched its sale of $300 million in 12-year bonds at 100 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasurys. Early ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-25T16:31:42Z)

Russian Retail Sales Rose for 7th Month in July as Disposable Incomes Grew

Russian retail sales rose for a seventh month in July as disposable incomes surged, the Federal Statistics Service said. Retail sales rose an annual 6.6 percent, compared with 5.8 percent in June, the Moscow ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

American Airlines mechanics reject tentative contract agreement

Mechanics at American Airlines have rejected a tentative contract agreement reached by their union's negotiators and the airline. Voting on a three-year proposal reached in May, mechanics rejected the pact ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-26T03:15:56Z)

BHP Billiton To Make US$40 Bln Hostile Bid For PotashCorp

(RTTNews) - Following the rejection from the Board of Potash Corp. (POT: News ,POT.TO: News ), BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP: News , BLT.L,BHP.AX: News ) announced Wednesday that it has decided to make its offer for Potash Corp ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-18T08:18:55Z)

BHP launches $39 billion cash bid for PotashCorp

LONDON/TORONTO (Reuters) – Miner BHP Billiton formally launched its $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, the world's largest fertilizer company. Details of the offer were the same as when BHP, the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T12:56:54Z)

Dell To Sweeten Bid For 3Par In Battle With HP

Dell plans a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard's hands, according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of Dell's offer are not known. The person ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

Oswalt recalls rare appearance in left

PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Oswalt immediately sprinted up the tunnel into the Phillies' clubhouse to put on his cleats. He had a feeling. Third-base umpire Scott Barry ejected Ryan Howard on a controversial call in ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-26T00:52:46Z)

BHP Billiton (BHP) Goes Hostile In Its Bid for PotashCorp (POT)

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP ) is taking its nearly $40 billion takeover offer for PotashCorp (NYSE: POT ) directly to shareholders, after PotashCorp's directors unanimously rejected the overture. Yesterday, PotashCorp's ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-18T11:46:30Z)

American Airlines mechanics reject labor contract

DALLAS (AP) — Mechanics at American Airlines mechanics voted nearly 2-to-1 to reject a contract offer from the company and authorized their union to take actions including calling a strike. After votes were ... (Source: WFAA 2010-08-26T02:40:09Z)

Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo, scoring 19 goals and getting 17 assists ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

UPDATE 1-Danone agrees $470 mln Wimm-Bill-Dann stake sale

PARIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) - French food group Danone ( DANO.PA ) will sell back its 18.4 percent stake in Wimm-Bill-Dann ( WBD.N ) to the Russian juice and dairy group for $470 million, it said on Thursday ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T06:17:11Z)

Fertilizer maker Potash Corp. rejects BHP Billiton Ltd. buyout offer

ST. LOUIS -- A global race to snap up fertilizer companies accelerated Tuesday, when fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected a buyout offer worth $38.49 billion, calling it "grossly ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-18T02:42:29Z)

Amazon exclusive e-deal is off

NEW YORK - AN EXCLUSIVE e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-24T23:20:54Z)

Canada Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Fall on U.S. Reports; CIBC Rises

Canadian stocks fell for a third day as oil and gas retreated after the U.S. reported a smaller increase in durable-goods orders than forecast and an unexpected drop in home sales. Suncor Energy Inc., Canada ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-25T17:14:39Z)

Stock futures fall on weak durable goods order

NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures are extending their sell-off after a disappointing report on durable goods orders added to the concerns about the economy. Durable goods orders rose just 0.3 percent last month. That's well ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-26T01:50:02Z)

Townhall News Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is called off

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday that ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T19:17:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 8:40 pm

Sherrod meets with Agriculture Secretary

Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she plans to meet with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack next week to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger posted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T21:46:40Z)

China and South Africa Sign Business Deals

BEIJING—China and South Africa signed a raft of commercial deals in mining, finance, nuclear energy and other sectors during a visit by South African President Jacob Zuma, as Beijing strengthens its ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T07:27:40Z)

In China, South Africa's leader says wants to join informal BRIC group of emerging ...

BEIJING — South Africa wants to be considered among the leaders of the developing world along with Brazil, Russia, India and China, its president said Wednesday, pushing for membership of a grouping that has growing ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T16:03:04Z)

Yahoo And Bing Deal Enters Search Transition

Yahoo said that it has completed the transition of its U.S. and Canadian English-language search engine to Microsoft's Bing platform. "Yahoo web, image, and video search experiences on both desktop and mobile ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-25T17:07:29Z)

Fertilizer maker Potash Corp. rejects BHP Billiton Ltd. buyout offer

ST. LOUIS -- A global race to snap up fertilizer companies accelerated Tuesday, when fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected a buyout offer worth $38.49 billion, calling it "grossly ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-18T02:42:29Z)

Agent: Chargers not inclined to trade WR Jackson

SAN DIEGO -- The agent for Vincent Jackson says the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal, Jackson ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-26T00:09:50Z)

UPDATE: China, South Africa Sign Deals To Deepen Ties In Resources, Energy

BEIJING (Dow Jones)--China and South Africa on Tuesday signed a raft of commercial deals in mining, finance, nuclear energy and other sectors during a visit by South African President Jacob Zuma, as Beijing ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-24T11:46:33Z)

Agency's exclusive e-book deal with Amazon.com is called off

NEW YORK - An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T19:24:41Z)

American Airlines mechanics reject pay deal

Members of American Airlines' mechanics union rejected a contract proposal and authorized union leaders to call a strike, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) said. The union said on its website late on Tuesday that two ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T19:44:58Z)

Chargers May Not Trade Jackson After All

The agent for Vincent Jackson says the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal, Jackson hasn't signed ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

Virginia Electric and Power Launches $300 Million Bond Sale At Treasurys +100BPs

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Virginia Electric and Power Co., a unit of utility Dominion Resources Inc. (D), has launched its sale of $300 million in 12-year bonds at 100 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasurys. Early ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-25T16:31:42Z)

Stocks end higher on bargain hunting

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks staged a comeback on Wednesday, breaking a four-day losing streak in major indexes, as key technical support triggered bargain hunting to offset weak economic data. According ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

Amazon exclusive e-deal is off

NEW YORK - AN EXCLUSIVE e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-24T23:20:54Z)

TWU members ponder future after contract rejection

It's back to the bargaining table for American Airlines and its Transport Workers Union. A day after TWU mechanics rejected a proposed three-year contract with American, TWU officers and members of its ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-26T01:14:15Z)

Dell To Sweeten Bid For 3Par In Battle With HP

Dell plans a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard's hands, according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of Dell's offer are not known. The person ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

Microsoft's Bing Now Powering Yahoo Search in U.S., Canada

More than a year after their search deal was first announced, Microsoft's Bing is now officially powering Yahoo's search results in the U.S. and Canada. At this point, only English is supported, but more languages will ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-24T19:17:31Z)

Shirley Sherrod To Meet With Agriculture Secretary About Job Offer

Epes AL -- Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

Raffi Torres reportedly cuts deal with Vancouver Canucks

There's also a risk: Torres, who turns 29 in October, has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons. Still, it's a worthy gamble considering how well Torres plays when healthy. He has good hands, speed and a terrier ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T15:41:35Z)

Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo, scoring 19 goals and getting 17 assists ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

AP source: Torres signs deal with Canucks

(AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent forward Raffi Torres to a one-year, $1 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deals tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-25T19:30:39Z)

Source: Dell is planning to offer more for 3Par, after HP trumped its first $1.13B ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard 's hands. That's according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

Stock futures fall on weak durable goods order

NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures are extending their sell-off after a disappointing report on durable goods orders added to the concerns about the economy. Durable goods orders rose just 0.3 percent last month. That's well ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-26T01:50:02Z)

Shirley Sherrod to meet with USDA secretary about job offer

(CNN) -- Shirley Sherrod, who received an apology after being forced to resign from the Agriculture Department, will meet Tuesday with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss a job offer, a department ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-22T06:05:19Z)

Canada Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Fall on U.S. Reports; CIBC Rises

Canadian stocks fell for a third day as oil and gas retreated after the U.S. reported a smaller increase in durable-goods orders than forecast and an unexpected drop in home sales. Suncor Energy Inc., Canada ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-25T17:14:39Z)

BHP's Fresh Offer in line

Following the rejection of the buy-out offer made by the Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP - News ) for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT - News ), the world's biggest fertilizer ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-19T13:11:13Z)

Agent: Chargers not inclined to trade Jackson

The agent for Vincent Jackson said Wednesday that the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal, Jackson ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-26T01:57:12Z)

Townhall News Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is called off

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday that ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T19:17:31Z)

Say Bye To Old Yahoo As Bing Takes Control

Tuesday Satya Nadella, Microsoft's Senior Vice President, Online Services Division, said that Bing is now powering Yahoo!'s search results in the U.S. and Canada. Currently this only applies to English results, however ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-08-25T18:19:04Z)

American Airlines mechanics reject tentative contract agreement

Mechanics at American Airlines have rejected a tentative contract agreement reached by their union's negotiators and the airline. Voting on a three-year proposal reached in May, mechanics rejected the pact ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-26T03:15:56Z)

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