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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 9:12 pm

Gillard seals mining tax deal

The Federal Government has agreed major concessions with the mining industry in a redesign of its controversial super profits tax. The changes, announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard this morning, include reducing the headline rate of the tax from 40 per cent to 30 per cent. "We've been stuck on ... (Source: ABC Online 2010-07-02T01:29:22Z)

MOTHER WHO MUTILATED BABY DETAINED

A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather than face a trial ... (Source: Daily Express 2010-07-02T02:55:16Z)

New PM cuts mining tax deal

New tax will apply only to iron ore and coal Tax to be capped at 30 per cent Key promise of lifting super will be kept Plans to cut company taxes will be halved Budget still to return to surplus by 2013 Update Prime Minister Julia Gillard has slashed the mining tax rate and cut the types of ... (Source: Age 2010-07-02T02:12:19Z)

Texas mom who dismembered baby not guilty by reason of insanity, will go to state institution

A San Antonio woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn was found not guilty by reason of insanity Thursday, in a deal that sends her to a state mental institution rather than to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Do you think Elena Kagan will get confirmed?

Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the rival New York ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-07-02T01:36:32Z)

UPDATE: Google To Acquire ITA Software For $700 Million

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire flight information software company ITA Software Inc. for $700 million, a deal the Internet search giant said will offer its users more online flight information. Google said the acquisition of ITA, a Boston-based software company ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T21:40:18Z)

Gonchar signs 3-year deal with Ottawa

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators made a splash in free agency, signing veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a three-year contract worth $16.5 million on Thursday. Gonchar spent the last five years playing for the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-02T03:59:42Z)

Insanity ruling for mom who dismembered baby

DALLAS (AP) — A San Antonio woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Rangers quickly sign veteran Biron to back up Lundqvist

NEW YORK -- Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T01:36:32Z)

Disney Acquires iPhone Game Maker Tapulous Inc.

Los Angeles, CA -- Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The Associated Press on Thursday. Wadsworth says the acquisition was a strategic ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

Google books $700M deal for travel tech co.

G oogle Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. of Cambridge in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The all ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-02T03:45:23Z)

Red Wings, city of Detroit extend discussion about lease

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings and Mayor Dave Bing have agreed to extend discussions on a new lease deal that will keep the hockey club at Joe Louis Arena. Olympia Entertainment spokesman Tom Pyden said Wednesday that the Red Wings continue to have "active, ongoing discussions" with Bing and his ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-30T23:07:23Z)

Mickey Mouse Enters the World of iPhone Gaming

Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The Associated Press on Thursday. Wadsworth says the acquisition was a strategic move that highlights ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

NHL free agency is full of talent

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also about to embark on a free-agent frenzy of its own, starting today. While there ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-01T23:20:31Z)

Rangers sign Biron as backup for Lundqvist

NEW YORK (AP) ? Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-02T01:50:51Z)

Sergei Gonchar leaves Pittsburgh for Ottawa, 3-year deal

Sergei Gonchar (notes) wanted money and years, and the Pittsburgh Penguins weren't going to give him both. So the all-star defenseman has ended his time with the Pens after five outstanding seasons, signing with the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T17:44:05Z)

Team, city agree to extend discussions

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings and mayor Dave Bing have agreed to extend discussions on a new lease deal that will keep the hockey club at Joe Louis Arena. Olympia Entertainment spokesman Tom Pyden said Wednesday that the Red Wings continue to have "active, ongoing discussions" with Bing and his ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-30T21:34:20Z)

PM announces mining tax deal

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says new resources tax arrangements will allow the nation to move forward. The federal government has scrapped its 40 per cent resource super profits tax, instead implementing a minerals resource rent tax at a rate of 30 per cent. Announcing the plans in Canberra on ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-07-01T23:49:09Z)

Defensemen fly off NHL free agent racks in a hurry

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed free agent defenseman Paul Martin to a five-year contract on Thursday, adding another blueliner to offset the loss of Sergei Gonchar. Martin is the second defenseman signed by Pittsburgh ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-02T03:38:13Z)

Lucasfilm Hit With $114K Verdict Over Pregnancy Bias

Law360, New York (July 01, 2010) -- A California jury has awarded roughly $114,000 to a woman whose job offer at George Lucas' film and entertainment company was withdrawn, allegedly after she disclosed she was pregnant. According to the jury verdict, issued Wednesday in the Marin Superior Court of ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-01T21:54:37Z)

Sergei Gonchar Signs with Ottawa Senators

In what can only be called a shocker, the Ottawa Senators have signed long-time Pittsburgh Penguins veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a three-year, $16.5 million deal. While I am sure that Gonchar will arrive in ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T03:38:13Z)

Red Wings, city of Detroit extend lease talks

DETROIT—The Detroit Red Wings and Mayor Dave Bing have agreed to extend discussions on a new lease deal that will keep the hockey club at Joe Louis Arena. Olympia Entertainment spokesman Tom Pyden said Wednesday that the Red Wings continue to have "active, ongoing discussions" with Bing and his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-30T21:27:10Z)

Wild re-sign prospects Kassian and Prosser

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed prospects Matt Kassian and Nate Prosser. The deals were announced Wednesday. Kassian, a left wing, got a two-year contract and Prosser, a defenseman, got a one-year deal. The 23-year-old Kassian led Houston in penalty minutes with 149 last ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-30T18:56:51Z)

Woman wins suit against Lucasfilm

Julie Gilman Veronese, 37, left, sued Lucasfilm Ltd. late last year, claiming an aide to George Lucas, right, revoked an offer for a $75,000-a-year personal assistant position after she revealed she was pregnant. A San Francisco woman who says Lucasfilm Ltd. canceled a job offer after learning she ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-01T20:57:21Z)

Minnesota Wild re-sign LW Guillaume Latendresse to 2-year contract

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Guillaume Latendresse to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. Latendresse came over in a trade with Montreal and emerged as one of the team's best offensive players in the second ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T17:58:24Z)

Tap Tap Magic: Disney acquires iPhone game maker Tapulous

L OS ANGELES — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

Wild re-sign LW Latendresse

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Guillaume Latendresse to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. Latendresse came over in a trade with Montreal and emerged as one of the team's best offensive players in the second ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-01T17:58:24Z)

Lucasfilm Loses Pregnancy Bias Lawsuit

Filmmaker George Lucas' company has lost a pregnancy bias suit filed by a woman whose job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed she was having a baby. A Marin County, Calif., Superior Court jury on Wednesday awarded Julie Veronese $113,800 in damages. Lucasfilm Ltd. denies it discriminated against ... (Source: Law.com 2010-07-02T03:31:04Z)

Google's $700M Bid on Travel Software Maker

(AP) Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The all-cash ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-02T03:09:35Z)

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