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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 2:11 pm

Amazon tinkers with HTML5, unveils e-book royalty program

Looking to take its digital book experience to new frontiers and fend off competition from new entrants, Amazon.com today said that it plans to unveil a new option for its Kindle electronic book reading device that ... (Source: TechFlash 2010-06-30T19:39:48Z)

Jackets claim Ethan Moreau off waivers

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed former Edmonton Oilers left wing Ethan Moreau (moh-ROH') off waivers. The 34-year-old Moreau, who has a year left on a contract that pays him $1.75 million, had nine goals and nine assists last season. The Oilers could have bought out his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-30T16:40:51Z)

Google buys travel software company for $700M

Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would provide the Internet search leader with more comprehensive information about airline flights. The all-cash deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T20:50:12Z)

Google To Buy ITA Software For $700 Mln In Cash

SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. said late Thursday it is buying ITA Software Inc., a flight information software company, for about $700 million in cash. The deal will allow Google to provide new tools for users to find ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-01T20:50:12Z)

Devils free agent Martin may sign with Penguins

The first hour of free agency passed today without the Devils making a concrete offer to their top defenseman, Paul Martin, who was turning to division rival Pittsburgh, The Post has learned. The Penguins have already ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-01T20:21:34Z)

Senators sign Gonchar to 3-year deal

Sergei Gonchar couldn't get a deal done to stay in Pittsburgh, but one minute after the market opened Thursday he got an offer he couldn't refuse from the Ottawa Senators . Gonchar, 36, signed a three-year contract with the Senators that reportedly will pay him $5.5 million annually and includes a ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-01T19:45:46Z)

Amazon begins offer to give a bigger cut of e-book sales to independent authors ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it is now offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers royalties of about 70 percent on their e-books. The online retailer in January had announced plans to offer users ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

Wide receiver Tim Toone to sign three-year deal with Detroit Lions

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with wide receiver Tim Toone, the seventh-round pick dubbed Mr. Irrelevant as the final choice in the 2010 NFL draft. The former Weber State star was the guest ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-01T20:43:02Z)

SoCal port clerks to resume contract talks

LOS ANGELES—Clerical workers planned to resume negotiations Wednesday with shipping companies at the nation's busiest port complex in an attempt to reach a deal hours before their contract expires and avoid a costly ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-30T22:17:17Z)

Lions agree to deal with Mr. Irrelevant: Tim Toone

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with wide receiver Tim Toone, the seventh-round pick dubbed Mr. Irrelevant as the final choice in the 2010 NFL draft. The former Weber State star was the guest of honor this week during Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, Calif., where he received the Lowsman ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-01T18:55:40Z)

RedHawks make offer to LeBron

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- At 12:01 a.m. when NBA player LeBron James officially becomes a free agent, the Division-leading Oklahoma City RedHawks will enter the "LeBron James Sweepstakes." "Although the front office makes no player personnel decisions, LeBron is pretty popular," said RedHawks ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-06-30T23:28:52Z)

Senators land Gonchar

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - The Ottawa Senators made a big splash on the first day of free agency, signing defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a three-year contract on Thursday. According to reports, Gonchar inked a deal worth $16.5 million. The Russian veteran will likely assume the role of Ottawa's No ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-01T20:00:05Z)

Lions agree to terms on 3-year deal with WR Toone, so-called Mr Irrelevant as last ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with wide receiver Tim Toone, the seventh-round pick dubbed Mr. Irrelevant as the final choice in the 2010 NFL draft. The former Weber State star was the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T18:55:40Z)

LeBron James Enters NBA Free Agency But We'd Like Him To Give These Movie Teams A ...

NBA free agency begins today, and all eyes are on LeBron James. Where will the two-time MVP land? Head to the Chicago Bulls, and King James will be draining threes under the shadow of Michael Jordan and his six ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2010-07-01T20:43:02Z)

Google To Acquire ITA Software For $700 Million

Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire flight information software company ITA Software Inc. for $700 million, a deal the search-engine giant said will offer users more online flight information. Both companies have ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T20:43:02Z)

American shot and wounded in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG -- A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. The victim, identified as David James Bueche, was assaulted by four ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-01T18:05:33Z)

Analyst sees trouble for Lions Gate shares as Icahn's buyout offer expires

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. are likely to slide without the support of Carl Icahn's offer to buy the movie company, a Jefferies & Co. analyst said Thursday as he cut his rating on the stock ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T12:36:17Z)

Clerks at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach to resume talks as contract expiration ...

LOS ANGELES - Clerical workers planned to resume negotiations Wednesday with shipping companies at the nation's busiest port complex in an attempt to reach a deal hours before their contract expires and avoid a costly ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-30T22:31:36Z)

Negotiations between shippers, clerks at ports of LA, Long Beach uncertain

LOS ANGELES — Negotiations between 900 clerical workers and shipping companies at the nation's busiest port complex were uncertain Wednesday after both sides disagreed on where to meet to hash out a deal hours before ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-01T01:23:24Z)

American tourist shot in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG -- A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. The victim, identified as David James Bueche, was assaulted by four ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-01T17:08:17Z)

Icahn takeover bid for Lions Gate falls short

Carl Icahn's bid to take over the boutique film studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has fallen short. The billionaire investor said Thursday that stockholders representing another 2.4 million Lions Gate shares accepted his $7-per-share offer by the Wednesday deadline. That leaves him short of a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T15:13:45Z)

NBA Rumors: Chris Paul and Five Trades That Could Affect LeBron James

The free agent period is officially open. Teams are looking to wheel and deal to bring new faces and improve their franchises. However, the talk of LeBron James' next home will dominate the free agent talk until he signs ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T20:07:15Z)

Jackets claim Oilers' winger off waivers

COLUMBUS -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed former Edmonton Oilers left wing Ethan Moreau off waivers. The 34-year-old Moreau, who has a year left on a contract that pays him $1.75 million, had nine goals and nine ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2010-07-01T10:13:07Z)

Lions Gate keeps Icahn out

NEW YORK— Carl Icahn's bid to take over the boutique film studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has fallen short. The billionaire investor said Thursday that stockholders representing another 2.4 million Lions Gate shares accepted his $7-per-share offer by the Wednesday deadline. That leaves him ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-01T16:25:20Z)

Oklahoma City RedHawks offer LeBron spot on baseball team

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James has plenty of opportunities in front of him as the NBA's top free agent. How about playing baseball? The Oklahoma City RedHawks on Wednesday offered the reigning NBA MVP the chance to ... (Source: Oklahoma Daily 2010-07-01T19:38:37Z)

California tourist shot and wounded in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday. The victim, identified as David James Bueche, was assaulted ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-01T14:30:48Z)

NBA teams make pitch to LeBron James

CLEVELAND – As they made their exit, the New Jersey Nets passed the New York Knicks in the driveway of the parking garage. Everyone came to see LeBron James. Nets billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov, rap mogul Jay-Z ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-01T20:07:15Z)

Oklahoma City RedHawks make tongue-in-cheek offer to LeBron James

OKLAHOMA CITY - LeBron James has plenty of opportunities in front of him as the NBA's top free agent. How about playing baseball? The Oklahoma City RedHawks on Wednesday offered the reigning NBA MVP the chance to play ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-30T23:50:20Z)

Media News

Right off the heels of announcing an expansion of its Kindle Digital Text Platform to authors and publishers around the world, Amazon announced back in January that it would introduce a new 70 percent royalty option in the program that will allow them to to earn a larger share of revenue from each ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-07-01T14:59:26Z)

WOSU stations in deal with WWCD

In a deal that fulfills longtime goals for both stations, WOSU Public Media will buy radio station WWCD (101.1 FM), and WWCD will move up the dial to WCVZ (102.5 FM). The bottom line for listeners: WOSU will be able to offer 24-hour classical music, and WWCD will have a better, stronger signal ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-01T05:48:15Z)

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