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Deals of the Hour / July 12, 2010, 7:18 am

Cuban Church announces release of 5 more prisoners

(AP) — HAVANA - Officials from the Cuban Roman Catholic Church on Saturday revealed the names of five more political prisoners who will be released into exile in the coming days under a landmark agreement with ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-10T19:42:15Z)

Indy to help pay arena operating costs in deal to keep Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis officials and the Indiana Pacers have reached a deal under which the team will stay in Conseco Fieldhouse the next three seasons while the city pays $10 million a year for running the arena ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-12T13:49:08Z)

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NYSE Amex: NRO) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.02 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-12T12:44:42Z)

Tennessee GOP gubernatorial rivals are confident before early voting starts

Ron Ramsey and Zach Wamp acknowledged Saturday that Bill Haslam is the front-runner going into the week before early voting for Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial nomination, but both expressed confidence that they can ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-12T08:34:10Z)

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. Commences Tender Offer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NYSE Amex: NRO) (the "Fund") announced today the commencement of its previously announced tender offer. The Fund will purchase up ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

Hugh Hefner offers to take Playboy private

Playboy Enterprises Inc. said Monday that its iconic founder is offering to buy the remaining shares of the media empire, taking the company private, in a deal that values the company at $185 million. Hugh Hefner, 84 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-12T13:27:39Z)

Australia 2022 bid ethics to be cleared by FIFA

JOHANNESBURG—Leaders of Australia's 2022 World Cup bid expect FIFA to clear them of allegations they offered illegal gifts and inducements in their campaign. Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy told The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-11T15:23:22Z)

Ben Wallace set to sign 2-year deal with Pistons

DETROIT—Ben Wallace says he'll sign a two-year contract soon with the Detroit Pistons. Wallace told The Associated Press on Sunday he heard from a lot of teams, but agreed to a two-year deal about a week ago because he ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-12T03:47:50Z)

Cuba's Roman Catholic Church Announces Release of 12 More Prisoners

Cuba's Roman Catholic Church says 12 more political prisoners will be released in a deal it made with the government, bringing to 17 the number expected to soon leave Cuba for Spain. The Catholic Church said Wednesday it ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-10T23:09:51Z)

City, Pacers deal keeps team in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis officials and the Indiana Pacers have reached a deal under which the team will stay in Conseco Fieldhouse the next three seasons while the city pays $10 million a year for running the arena ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-12T13:56:17Z)

Officials expect early voting will be heavy

NASHVILLE -- State election officials say as many as half of Tennessee's Aug. 5 primary voters will cast their ballots during the two-week period of early voting, which starts Friday. "I think early voting will be heavy ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T11:18:48Z)

Bull Market: Why Chicago Will Contend in the NBA East for Years To Come

As the dust has slowly but surely begun to settle in the aftermath of "The Decision" in all places except Cleveland, it seems as though the sports world is finally moving on. And if it isn't, well, at least the Chicago ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-12T13:41:58Z)

Wallace set to sign 2-year deal with Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Ben Wallace left the Detroit Pistons once. He doesn't plan to do it again. The former Defensive Player of the Year told The Associated Press on Sunday he heard from a lot of teams, but agreed to a two ... (Source: Mining Journal 2010-07-12T12:44:42Z)

Haslam, Wamp to offer rides to polls

Two gubernatorial campaigns are offering rides to the polls beginning with early voting on Friday. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp of Chattanooga are seeking the Republican nomination in the Aug. 5 ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-07-12T02:50:34Z)

Hefner offers to buy back Playboy

CHICAGO — Playboy Enterprises says its iconic founder is offering to buy the remaining shares of his media empire in a deal that would take the company private. Hugh Hefner founded Playboy magazine in 1953 and turned ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-12T13:13:20Z)

Wallace says he'll re-sign with Pistons

DETROIT - Ben Wallace left the Detroit Pistons once. He doesn't plan to do it again. The former Defensive Player of the Year told the Associated Press on Sunday he heard from a lot of teams but agreed to a two-year deal ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-12T01:10:21Z)

FIFA attendance of 3.18 million is third-highest

JOHANNESBURG -- The overall attendance at the World Cup was the third highest in history, behind the 1994 tournament in the United States and the last World Cup in Germany. FIFA, world football's ruling body, said in a ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-12T12:59:01Z)

Blackstone To Manage BoA Asia Property Fund

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Blackstone Group (BX.N) will manage a $2-billion-plus Asian real estate fund of Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, in a deal that will close in the third quarter, sources familiar with the ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-07-12T10:50:10Z)

Blackstone to manage BofA's Asia property fund: sources

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Blackstone Group will manage a $2-billion-plus Asian real estate fund of Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, in a deal that will close in the third quarter, sources familiar with the situation ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-12T11:25:58Z)

Hef Wants to Buy Out Playboy

Playboy Enterprises Inc. said Monday that its iconic founder is offering to buy the remaining shares of the media empire, taking the company private, in a deal that values the company at $185 million. Hugh Hefner, 84 ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-07-12T13:41:58Z)

Blackstone Said to Manage BofA Property Fund

The Blackstone Group is taking over the management of a $2-billion-plus Bank of America - Merrill Lynch Asian real estate fund, in a deal that will close in the third quarter, according to press reports. Merrill, which ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-12T10:50:10Z)

Facebook to offer panic button for UK teens

British teenagers will soon have the option to report abuse on Facebook using a panic button, similar to the one found on rival social networking site Bebo. Facebook was initially hesitant to add the panic button to ... (Source: Pocket-lint.com 2010-07-12T10:50:10Z)

Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls agree to deal

CHICAGO - Carlos Boozer is headed to the Chicago Bulls. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the two-time All-Star forward agreed to a deal on Wednesday and is leaving the Utah Jazz ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-08T04:14:03Z)

Mandela Family: FIFA Putting Him Under 'Extreme Pressure' To Attend World Cup Final

FROM AP: Brazil: Air France jet lands after bomb threat... 5 minutes 46 seconds ago FROM AP: Webber wins British GP after clash with Vettel... 7 minutes 43 seconds ago FROM AP: Amber Riley to bring some 'Glee' to All ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-11T14:47:35Z)

Church announces release of 5 more Cuban prisoners

HAVANA - Officials from the Cuban Roman Catholic Church today revealed the names of five more political prisoners who will be released into exile in the coming days under a landmark agreement with President Raul Castro's ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-07-10T20:25:12Z)

NBA Free Agency 2010: Is J.J. Redick Worth The Cost For Chicago Bulls?

The Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic are in a bidding war for restricted free agent J.J. Redick. Recently-signed swingman Kyle Korver and Redick could answer the Bulls' perimeter-shooting woes. The problem is that the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-12T08:12:41Z)

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Announces Preliminary Results of ...

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NYSE Amex: NRO) (the "Fund") announced the preliminary results of its tender offer. The tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York time on Friday July ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-07-12T12:44:42Z)

Under pressure, Facebook finally agrees to install 'panic button'

Facebook has revealed it will install an app on the social network that allows web users to access the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) reporting centre as well as advice on staying safe online ... (Source: MacWorld UK 2010-07-12T13:20:30Z)

Facebook's panic button to report child abuse

London, July 12 : Popular social networking website Facebook will add a "panic button" application which will report child abuse to Britain's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP). Once installed, the ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-07-12T13:20:30Z)

City officials, Pacers reach $33.5 million deal to keep team in Indianapolis at least ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The mayor's office says Indianapolis officials and the Indiana Pacers have agreed a deal under which the team will stay at Conseco Fieldhouse the next three seasons while the city pays $10 million a year ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-12T13:49:08Z)

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