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Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 11:41 pm

NHLPA: Fehr report 'a little premature' before player recommendation

TORONTO - News reports that Donald Fehr has agreed to become the next executive director of the NHL Players' Association are premature because the process has not been completed, according to a union official. But the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T21:02:31Z)

NHLPA official says Fehr has not been offered job

(AP) — A top union official says Donald Fehr has not accepted an offer to become executive director of the National Hockey League Players' Association. Mike Ouellet, the NHLPA's chief of business affairs, praised Fehr ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-26T23:47:10Z)

Sony at work on 3-D TV that won't require glasses

TOKYO - Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-27T02:17:29Z)

Scottish company announces Greenland gas find as Greenpeace warns against damanging oil rush

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Scotland's Cairn Energy PLC said Tuesday it found gas off the west coast of Greenland , a discovery that environmental group Greenpeace warned could lead to a damaging rush for ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-24T15:42:46Z)

Bridgeport Couple Face Discrimination Charges In Home Sale

A white Bridgeport couple is facing discrimination charges from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for allegedly pulling their home off the market rather than sell it to a black couple that ... (Source: Chicagoist 2010-08-13T17:21:43Z)

HP Ups Offer for 3Par

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a bid from rival Dell Inc. just hours after it was made public. HP's new offer is for $27 per ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-27T03:21:55Z)

Sony working on 3-D TVs that don't require glasses

TOKYO — Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't require special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba said ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-08-27T04:12:01Z)

NFL : NFL owners vote Stan Kroenke as Rams owner

Owners will gather Wednesday for a meeting during which they may vote on Stan Kroenke's bid to buy the St. Louis Rams. The potential sale of the Rams to Stan Kroenke will lead the talks at the upcoming NFL owners ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-25T16:53:10Z)

Cairn confirms $5bn sale of Indian arm

Cairn Energy, the oil exploration group, confirmed yesterday that it had sold a 51% stake in Cairn India to Vedanta for pounds 5bn to help fund its move towards exploration projects off the coast of Greenland, just as ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-17T04:02:24Z)

Targa Resource Partners acquires assets of Targa Resources

Targa Resources Partners LP has acquired 63% interest in the natural gas gathering and processing business located in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas known as the Versado System from Targa Resources, Inc ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-26T18:10:44Z)

Willborns File $100 Million Suit Over Real Estate Discrimination

The Chicago radio personality who had a real estate deal nixed at the last minute because the sellers found out he and his family were black has filed a $100 million lawsuit in federal court. "No one can understand what ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T05:52:14Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues collector who says he has negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams is suing to stop a Fresno man from selling prints and posters made from garage-sale negatives that the man says are the work of the famed photographer. The Ansel Adams ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-08-24T22:59:26Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

Apple's 99-cent TV Show Idea Is No Game Changer

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Apple Inc.'s recent push to let people rent TV shows for 99 cents won't amount to a game changer for how people watch TV. The idea to offer episodes of hit shows for rental a day after their broadcast ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T02:11:31Z)

Apple's 99-cent TV show idea is no game changer, US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple Inc.'s recent push to let people rent TV shows for 99 cents won't amount to a game changer for how people watch TV. The idea to offer episodes of hit shows for rental a day after their ... (Source: MetroMix 2010-08-25T22:58:15Z)

Targa Resources Partners LP Completes Asset Acquisition from Targa Resources, Inc.

HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Targa Resources Partners LP ("NGLS" or the "Partnership") (NYSE:NGLS) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition from Targa Resources, Inc ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T15:18:56Z)

Comedian sues couple who would not sell him home

Attorneys for Chicago radio personality and comedian George Willborn have filed a $100 million discrimination lawsuit stemming from his failed attempt to buy a house in the city's Bridgeport neighborhood for $ ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-27T03:07:36Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams sued a Fresno man Monday for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer, the latest salvo in a dispute over glass negatives bought at a garage sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T11:10:46Z)

Bad news on homes, goods adds to air of recession

Washington — It's starting to feel like another recession. Businesses are ordering fewer goods. Home sales are the slowest in decades. Jobs are scarce, and unemployment claims are rising. Perhaps most ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-26T14:28:49Z)

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)

NHLPA denies report that Fehr is new leader

TORONTO - A top official of the National Hockey League Players' Association denied reports Thursday that Donald Fehr, the former leader of baseball's players' union, accepted an offer to take the top job at ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-08-27T04:04:52Z)

Townhall News Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust is suing a California man for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer. The case, filed Monday in federal court in San Francisco, is the ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T00:19:21Z)

Targa Resources, Inc. Completes Asset Sale to Targa Resources Partners LP

HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Targa Resources, Inc. ("Targa" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale to Targa Resources Partners LP ("NGLS" or the "Partnership ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T01:42:53Z)

HP's $1.8 Billion 3Par Offer Steps Up Its Bidding War With Dell

Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. escalated a bidding war with Dell Inc. yesterday, saying it would pay $1.8 billion for the computer-storage company 3Par Inc. and trumping an offer from Dell for the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-27T03:57:42Z)

Greenland offhsore gas find fuels environmental worries

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Scotland's Cairn Energy PLC said Aug. 24 it found gas off the west coast of Greenland, a discovery that environmental group Greenpeace warned could lead to a damaging rush for hydrocarbons in ... (Source: Alaska Journal of Commerce 2010-08-26T07:55:07Z)

P.M. Music News: Cee-Lo, The Posies + Brendan Benson, Contra 's Cover Girl, Ronnie ...

-- Stereogum : Cee-Lo just released a video for his sunny and romantic new single, "Fuck You," off his forthcoming solo LP, The Ladykiller . -- Brooklyn Vegan : The Posies are embarking on a tour with Brendan Benson ... (Source: Seattle Weekly (blog) 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

Sale of St. Louis Rams approved for Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Stan Kroenke's bid to purchase the remaining 60 percent of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-24T20:29:06Z)

Sony working on 3D TVs that don't need glasses

Sony is working on 3D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba, but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba said earlier this week it is ... (Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2010-08-27T00:01:29Z)

The Posies Announce Fall Tour With Brendan Benson

Blood/Candy ? That sounds yummy, if your name is Edward Cullen! It's also the name of the new Posies album, which the band will support on their upcoming U.S. Fall 2010 tour alongside co-headliner Brendan ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-08-26T18:17:53Z)

The Posies and Brendan Benson Team Up

The Posies and Brendan Benson are teaming up for a co-headlining tour of the U.S. this fall which will feature support from Aqueduct. Kicking off in Milwaukee on November 5th and wrapping up in their hometown of Seattle ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-08-26T12:19:58Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 10:40 pm

BYU to WAC; MWC invites Fresno State

Boise State's reign in the Western Athletic Conference can only last one more season. The league's other eight members would like to end it sooner, sending the Broncos off without another league title before ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-18T22:09:17Z)

Rams starting WR Donnie Avery carted off field with right knee injury against ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – St. Louis Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery injured his right knee late in the first half of a 36-35 exhibition win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night. Avery, who led Rams wide ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-27T05:16:27Z)

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Procter & Gamble Sign Insomnia Drug Co-promotion Deal ...

(RTTNews) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SOMX: News ) Wednesday said it has entered into a co-promotion agreement with Procter & Gamble (PG: News ) for Silenor, or doxepin, a newly ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-25T11:16:44Z)

First steps being taken toward Blagojevich retrial

CHICAGO (AP) - A little more than a week after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's monthslong federal corruption trial ended with jurors deadlocked on all but one charge, the first steps are being taken toward doing ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-08-27T04:33:30Z)

Correction: Little League Story

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (AP) ― In a story Aug. 24 about the Little League World Series game between Toms River, New Jersey, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press, relying on official scoring ... (Source: WCCO 2010-08-26T14:35:59Z)

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals' Shares Surge 31% On Co-Promo Deal With Procter & Gamble (PG ...

Aug 25, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 8/25/2010-Shares of Somaxon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SOMX) are trading 31.2% higher premarket after the company announced a co-promotion agreement with Procter ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-25T14:08:32Z)

Home Sweet Mortgage

WASHINGTON -- I have my own spin to put on the news that sales of existing homes plunged 27 percent in July: Stop thinking of your home as your cash cow. In the last several decades, borrowers have heavily ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-26T05:46:16Z)

Blagojevich retrial hearing might deal with dates, defense team

(AP) — A little more than a week after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's monthslong federal corruption trial ended with jurors deadlocked on all but one charge, the first steps are being taken toward doing it all ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-08-26T14:43:08Z)

Amber Alert Issued for NJ Boy

The New Jersey State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 8-year-old Terry Dusseault, Jr. after he was allegedly abducted by his father. Terry Dusseault, Sr., 38, was last seen taking his son from the family's home ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T19:44:58Z)

Flyers fire Stevens, set to name successor

The Flyers fired John Stevens as head coach of the team Friday afternoon and are set to name a successor at an 8 p.m. press conference in Philadelphia. Stevens, 43, was in his fourth year of coaching the team ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-08-26T07:47:57Z)

E-mails show how WAC-BYU plans collapsed

Utah State University president Stan Albrecht gleefully wrote in an Aug. 17 e-mail that Boise State University president Bob Kustra's "world is crumbling around him and he is desperate." "All signatures are in ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-27T04:19:11Z)

Toms River earns one last win

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Kevin Blum homered, tripled twice and struck out eight to lead Toms River to a 10-0 win yesterday over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in a Little League World Series consolation game ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-25T05:11:40Z)

Using home as money source invites trouble

I have my own spin to put on the news that sales of existing homes plunged 27 percent in July: Stop thinking of your home as your cash cow. In the last several decades, borrowers have heavily leveraged themselves using ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-26T06:57:51Z)

Flyers coach Laviolette is ready for summer to end

VOORHEES, N.J. -- Watching the Philadelphia Phillies channel adversity, reading of their remarkable resilience, Peter Laviolette longs for shorter days and colder nights. "The summer," he said last week after ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-26T12:27:08Z)

Top pick Sam Bradford solid in first pro start as Rams beat Patriots on last-play ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Poised and precise, Sam Bradford made an impressive debut as a starting NFL quarterback. It may have earned him the No. 1 job in the regular-season opener. The top pick in the NFL draft ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-27T04:33:30Z)

Lawyers Pose Conundrum for Blagojevich Retrial

CHICAGO (AP) -- His own legal funds are spent and so former Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have to make do with a scaled-down defense team at any retrial. A Thursday hearing is the first since jurors deadlocked on 23 of 24 ... (Source: WIFR 2010-08-27T04:33:30Z)

Brooklyn liquor-store slaying

A former hip-hop record exec who converted to Orthodox Judaism was killed last night during a robbery at the Flatbush kosher-wine store where he worked, police and witnesses said. "He was a good guy. Rock solid," Rabbi ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-20T14:35:56Z)

Singletary: `Owning' your home is not always accurate

I have my own spin to put on the news that sales of existing homes plunged 27 percent in July: Stop thinking of your home as your cash cow. In the last several decades, borrowers have heavily leveraged ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-26T07:19:19Z)

Hockey heavies hit T.O. for summit

Unlike the last big summit held in downtown Toronto, the presence of this group of leaders won't likely be causing mass protests in the streets. Which isn't to say the speakers and audience at the Molson Canadian ... (Source: Canoe 2010-08-24T04:44:13Z)

Rams WR Donnie Avery hurts knee

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- St. Louis Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery has left the exhibition game against the New England Patriots with a right knee injury. Avery, who led Rams wide receivers with 47 catches last ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-27T04:33:30Z)

State police issue an Amber alert for Lumberton boy, 8

The New Jersey State Police have issued an Amber alert for an 8 year old from Burlington County who was apparently taken by his father, Terry Dusseault, 38, on Monday, Aug. 23 from a home in Lumberton. Police ... (Source: southjerseylocalnews.com 2010-08-26T14:07:21Z)

Liquor Store Clerk's Alleged Shooter Does Not Enter A Plea

A Brooklyn man did not enter a plea when he was arraigned today on charges in last week's deadly shooting of a liquor store clerk in Midwood, Brooklyn. Eion Klass, 33, seen above, was charged in connection with last ... (Source: NY1 2010-08-26T17:20:37Z)

Fresno State, Nevada to join Boise State in Mountain West

Associated Press Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews turns upfield against Wyoming in the New Mexico Bowl last December. The Bulldogs and Nevada announced Wednesday they would leave the WAC and join the ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-08-19T22:36:43Z)

Remains of 2 people found on Oregon's Mount Hood

(AP) OREGON CITY, Ore. - Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's ... (Source: KOB.com 2010-08-26T19:15:09Z)

Arrest in killing at Brooklyn kosher liquor store

NEW YORK — Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a man at a kosher liquor store in Brooklyn during a botched robbery. Eion (EE'-uhn) Klass was arrested Wednesday on charges of murder and ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-26T00:52:46Z)

Anthony Vietti, Katie Nolan remains may be found on Mount Hood

Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies say they found the remains ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-08-26T20:12:25Z)

Somaxon Strikes Deal with P&G

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NasdaqCM: SOMX) shares received a major boost recently with the company entering into a co-promotional deal with Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG - News ) for its insomnia treatment Silenor ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-26T16:59:09Z)

Amber Alert issued after Lumberton boy goes missing

The New Jersey State Police have issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old boy who authorities say was abducted by his father in Burlington County today. Terry Dusseault, 38, was last seen taking his son, Terry ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-24T19:53:19Z)

Possible remains of Touchet hiker found on Mount Hood

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies say they ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T22:14:06Z)

Correction: LLWS-New Jersey-Saudi Arabia story

(AP) — In a story Aug. 24 about the Little League World Series game between Toms River, N.J., and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press, relying on official scoring, erroneously reported that an errant throw by ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-26T14:50:18Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 9:41 pm

Video: Apple Close to iTunes TV Deal, Twitter Gets Serious About Revenue

First up, from Bloomberg , Apple ( AAPL ), in talks with News Corp ( NWS ), takes another step toward integrating TV into iTunes. Next, Twitter is getting serious about making money. The New York Times reports ... (Source: Minyanville 2010-08-25T15:34:26Z)

Snapshot of economy about to get a lot bleaker

WASHINGTON (AP) â€" New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, the first decline in a month and a hopeful sign after a raft of negative economic reports. New claims for jobless aid dropped by ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-27T04:12:01Z)

Illegal Dumping Arrests on the Rise in Delaware

DOVER , Del. (AP)- Delaware environmental officials are arresting more people for illegal dumping by using hidden cameras and encouraging residents to report the crime. Thirty-eight people have been arrested for illegal ... (Source: WBOC 2010-08-26T14:21:40Z)

Labor Department: U.S. Job Market Still Unstable

WASHINGTON (AP) — New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, the first decline in a month and a hopeful sign after a raft of negative economic reports. New claims for jobless aid dropped by 31,000 ... (Source: nddist.com 2010-08-26T14:14:30Z)

Judge won't move DeLay trial from liberal Austin

A judge has denied former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's request to have his money laundering trial moved from Austin, which DeLay calls the "last bastion of liberalism" in Texas. Senior Judge Pat Priest ruled ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T23:12:34Z)

Steve Downie gets two-year deal with Tampa Bay Lightning

Steve Downie's rise as an NHL player continued Wednesday as the Tampa Bay Lightning announced they signed the restricted free-agent winger to a two-year, $3.7 million deal. Not bad for a guy who early in his ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-26T22:49:54Z)

Lightning sign defenseman Randy Jones to one-year contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent defenseman Randy Jones to a one-year contract, general manager Steve Yzerman announced Wednesday. Jones, 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, played in 48 games last season with the Los Angeles ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T21:46:40Z)

Possible remains of Touchet hiker found on Mount Hood

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies say they ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T22:14:06Z)

DELAWARE: Illegal dumping arrests doubled

The state launched a "TrashStoppers" campaign that asked Delawareans to help stop illegal dumping of garbage, debris and hazardous waste along the state's roads and waterways. On Tuesday, the state credited it ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-08-25T10:19:28Z)

Tampa Bay Lightning signs restricted free-agent wing Steve Downie

TAMPA — Lightning restricted free-agent wing Steve Downie, who was one of the more pleasant surprises last season, emerging as an ideal complement to Steven Stamkos and Marty St. Louis, has signed for two ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-26T00:16:59Z)

Judge won't move DeLay trial from liberal Austin

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 | 4:35 p.m. A judge has denied former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's request to have his money laundering trial moved from Austin, which DeLay calls the "last bastion of ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-25T23:41:12Z)

The New Kindle's Selling Even Faster Than the Last One, Starts Shipping Today

Amazon's not one to give exact—or even general—sales figures for Kindle. But just as the previous generation ebook reader was the best-selling thing on the site , so too is Kindle 3. In fact, it's the ... (Source: Gizmodo 2010-08-25T13:39:54Z)

Jobless Claims See First Drop In 4 Weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, the first decline in a month and a hopeful sign after a raft of negative economic reports. New claims for jobless aid dropped by 31,000 to ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-27T01:34:32Z)

Arrests for illegal dumping up 140 percent over last year

State environmental protection officers (EPOs) investigated 1,744 complaints in the first six months of 2010 – covering a wide range of violations and emergencies of Delaware's air, land and water that threatened ... (Source: Dover Post 2010-08-25T19:23:30Z)

New Generation Kindles Are Best Selling-Products on Amazon

SEATTLE - RPR - 08/25/10 - New Generation Kindles Are the Fastest-Selling Kindles Ever and Already the Best-Selling Products on Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)--Amazon.com today announced that more new generation Kindles were ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-25T14:22:51Z)

American Eagle Outfitters Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO - News ) today announced net income for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010 of $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.14 per diluted share last ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-25T12:14:00Z)

FSA Reminding Producers of Last Chance to Sign Up for CRP

The USDA's Wisconsin Farm Service Agency is reminding producers and landowners that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will continue through August 27. During the sign-up period, farmers may offer ... (Source: Wisconsin Ag Connection 2010-08-26T12:05:39Z)

Authorities find 2 bodies on Oregon's Mount Hood, may be climbers missing since ...

OREGON CITY, Ore. - Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T17:13:28Z)

New York Gov. David Paterson Misled Investigators Over Yankees Tickets, Report Finds

An independent counsel in New York has determined that David Paterson misled ethics investigators when he testified that he had intended to pay for free tickets to last year's World Series, but the report ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-08-26T23:40:00Z)

American Eagle Outfitters shares rise on belt-tightening plans

(AXcess News) New York - Teen clothing chain, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO), saw its shares close up nearly 8% Wednesday after announcing belt-tightening plans to close unprofitable stores in a move the company ... (Source: Axcess News 2010-08-25T21:25:11Z)

American Eagle Outfitters Q2 Profit Declines; Guides Q3 - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO: News ) reported that its second-quarter net income was $9.66 million or $0.05 per share, down from $28.57 million or $0.14 per share in the same quarter last year. The ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-25T12:06:50Z)

Paterson World Series Tickets Case Referred to Albany DA

Gov. David Paterson's testimony about his plans to pay for World Series tickets last year was "inaccurate and misleading" and warrants consideration of criminal charges by the Albany County District Attorney, a special ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T23:40:00Z)

New Kindles are Amazon's fastest-selling yet, start shipping today

It's hard to begrudge Amazon this smug bit of PR it pushed out this morning, crowing over the sales success of its new Kindle line . The third-generation Kindles have more sales in the first four weeks of ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-26T07:40:48Z)

Anthony Vietti, Katie Nolan remains may be found on Mount Hood

Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies say they found the remains ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-08-26T20:12:25Z)

Apple's iTunes in talks about Fox programs

Apple is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents and is in discussions with other media companies about similar deals, said three people familiar with the plan. Viewers ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-25T07:56:18Z)

FSA news: Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program signup approaches

The last day to submit a contract under the CRP Signup is Friday, August 27, 2010. CRP is a voluntary program that will allow agricultural producers to use environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefit ... (Source: maconcountytimes.com 2010-08-15T00:44:21Z)

Bay Biz Buzz: Apple nears iTunes TV deal

Cupertino-based Apple Inc., seeking to fend off rivals such as Netflix Inc. and Hulu LLC, is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents, said three people familiar with ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-25T16:38:51Z)

N.Y. gov might face criminal charges over World Series tix

ALBANY, N.Y. — A special investigation has concluded that Gov. David Paterson's testimony about his plans to pay for World Series tickets last year was "inaccurate and misleading" and warrants consideration ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-26T21:52:38Z)

Judge denies Tom DeLay's request to move trial from liberal Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A judge has denied former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's request to have his money laundering trial moved from Austin, which DeLay calls the "last bastion of liberalism" in Texas. Senior ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-08-25T23:05:24Z)

One more day for CRP signup

Landowners, farmers and ranchers are reminded that that the opportunity to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up ends at close of business on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Producers who want to offer ... (Source: Drovers 2010-08-26T13:53:02Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 8:41 pm

Visteon forms JV with Russian company

Auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. said Thursday that it has formed a joint venture with a Russian company, Avtopribor, to provide vehicle cockpit electronics to the Russian auto market. The venture, called OOO ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-26T21:52:38Z)

HP Ups Offer for 3Par

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a bid from rival Dell Inc. just hours after it was made public. HP's new offer is for $27 per ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-27T03:21:55Z)

Target to offer services for its electronics shoppers

Target said it's adding several services for electronics shoppers, including free telephone technical support for purchases, an electronics recycling program that offers store gift cards and expanded wireless ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-26T08:23:45Z)

Blagojevich retrial hearing might deal with dates, defense team

(AP) — A little more than a week after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's monthslong federal corruption trial ended with jurors deadlocked on all but one charge, the first steps are being taken toward doing it all ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-08-26T14:43:08Z)

Top settlement is offered to 2008 rail-crash victims

LOS ANGELES - Metrolink, a Southern California commuter-rail system, and its former contractor on Wednesday offered to pay $200 million to victims of a 2008 train crash, a plan that could make it one of the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-26T07:12:10Z)

Beebe: Keet school ideas would put Ark. in court

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says Republican challenger Jim Keet is backing education proposals that would land the state back in court over school funding issues. Beebe on Wednesday said that taxpayer-funded vouchers for ... (Source: KTBS 2010-08-27T02:31:48Z)

Metrolink to offer $200-million settlement to victims of deadly Chatsworth rail ...

Metrolink and its former commuter train operating contractor will offer $200 million to victims and survivors of the 2008 Chatsworth rail disaster under a plan expected to be filed in federal court as early as Wednesday ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

Update: HP raises 3PAR offer to $27 per share, outbids Dell again

Hewlett-Packard has raised its offer for 3PAR to $27 per share, outbidding Dell once more as the battle to acquire the California-based storage vendor continues. The offer came just hours after Dell raised its ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-26T22:49:54Z)

Business Highlights

WASHINGTON (AP) – The jobs crisis is putting more Americans at risk of losing their homes. One in 10 households is facing foreclosure, and more than 2 million homes have been repossessed since the recession ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-26T22:21:16Z)

Argentine doctors looking for orange-size lump find 56-pound tumour in woman's uterus

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Doctors were shocked when they looked into a woman's uterus searching for an orange-size tumour but found something that resembled a giant rock instead. Surgeons ended up removing a ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-27T02:31:48Z)

Target makes a push on electronics

NEW YORK (AP) — Target is known for being cheap and chic. But now the retailer is making a big push to become known as a destination for electronics. Target Corp. says it's adding several services for electronics ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-27T01:56:01Z)

Travelzoo shares soar after company announces local deals launch

NEW YORK — Shares of Travelzoo Inc. jumped more than 6 percent Thursday after the Internet travel service company said it was launching a local deals section and enabling subscribers to buy vouchers for local ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-26T17:49:15Z)

DJ China Attaches Conditions To Novartis' Acquisition Of Alcon

BEIJING, Aug 16, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex) -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday approved Novartis AG's (NVS) acquisition of Alcon Inc. (ACL), but attached conditions to the deal in the China ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-16T04:46:32Z)

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)

Blago may have to live with 'discount' defense

CHICAGO- His own legal funds spent, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have to make do with a discount, U.S. taxpayer-financed version of his offbeat defense at any retrial. At a hearing today - the first since ... (Source: The Southern 2010-08-26T17:06:18Z)

Aviat Networks shares rise after 4Q results

Shares of Aviat Networks Inc. climbed Thursday after the network gear provider reported a surprise adjusted profit in its fiscal fourth quarter and said it will cut costs by closing one of its facilities in North ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-26T18:17:53Z)

South Africa, China Companies Agree On Banking, Energy Deals

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- South African and Chinese companies are signing a range of deals Tuesday covering sectors including energy, banking and railways, according to a statement from a South African government ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-24T05:55:48Z)

Keet continues to trail Beebe in fundraising in race for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Campaign finance reports show that Republican challenger Jim Keet continues to trail Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe in fundraising and has lent his campaign more than $34,000. Keet on Monday ... (Source: WREG 2010-08-16T22:11:39Z)

Argentine doctors looking for orange-size lump find 56-pound tumor in woman's uterus

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Doctors were shocked when they looked into a woman's uterus searching for an orange-size tumor but found something that resembled a giant rock instead. Surgeons ended up ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-27T02:46:07Z)

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)

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)

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)

Buffett's company offers to buy rest of Wesco unit

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett's company said Thursday it will offer to buy the roughly 1.4 million shares it doesn't already own of its subsidiary Wesco Financial Corp., and the news sent Wesco's stock soaring 12 ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z)

Berkshire Hathaway offers to buy 19.9 pct of stock in Wesco Financial it doesn't ...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett 's company is offering to buy all the shares it doesn't already own of its subsidiary Wesco Financial. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. says it will offer a combination of cash and ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-26T17:13:28Z)

HP counters Dell again, raises offer for 3Par to $1.8 billion

Aug 26, 2010 (San Jose Mercury News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Hewlett-Packard swung back at Dell on Thursday afternoon by once again raising its bid to buy the data-storage ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-27T00:15:48Z)

Metrolink to offer $200 million settlement to victims of deadly L.A. rail disaster

LOS ANGELES — Metrolink and its former commuter train operating contractor will offer $200 million to victims and survivors of the 2008 rail disaster in the San Fernando Valley community of Chatsworth under a plan ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-25T23:05:24Z)

Arkansas Gubernatorial Candidates Trade Barbs

LITTLE ROCK - Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Keet said Wednesday that questions about his pedigree as a true Arkansan are "silly" and are meant to divert attention from serious issues. "This state ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-08-26T16:09:02Z)

Judge says Rod Blagojevich retrial will be in 2011

CHICAGO (AP) â€" His own legal funds spent, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have to make do with a discount, taxpayer-financed version of his offbeat defense at any retrial. At a Thursday hearing â ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-26T17:27:47Z)

Doctors look for orange-size lump, find 56-pounder

Doctors were shocked when they looked into a woman's uterus searching for an orange-size tumor but found something that resembled a giant rock instead. Surgeons ended up removing a 56-pound (23-kilogram) tumor from the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T02:17:29Z)

Heico shares leap after upgrade to 'Buy'

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Heico Corp. rose Thursday as a Stifel Nicolaus analyst upgraded shares, a day after the aerospace and defense company reported improvements in fiscal third-quarter results and raised its 2010 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-26T19:43:47Z)

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