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Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 11:17 am

Crude from Gulf oil spill found on 2nd Texas beach

U.S. Coast Guard officials say test results have confirmed that tar balls found on a second Texas beach were from the massive Gulf oil spill. Chief Warrant Officer Lionel Bryant said Tuesday that tar balls found on a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T17:15:32Z)

Zubair and Khaleel Ahmed Sentenced for Providing Material Support to Terrorists

CLEVELAND—Zubair Ahmed was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Khaleel Ahmed was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison today for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, announced U.S ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-07-13T17:37:00Z)

Toyota to study quality control assessment by expert panel after massive recalls

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota will start studying an assessment of the company's quality control conducted by four outside experts to help beef up quality controls at the recall -battered automaker under a program that began in ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-13T05:19:42Z)

ESPN renews Erin Andrews and expands her duties

She's already one of the most recognized personalities on ESPN, but look for Erin Andrews to be on screen even more in the coming years. The network announced that she has signed a new multi-year contract with expanded ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-07-13T15:49:38Z)

Aon agrees to buy Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion

Insurance conglomerate Aon said Monday that it has agreed to buy human resources specialist Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion in a cash-and-stock deal that would nearly triple the size of its consulting business. The ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-13T01:23:29Z)

China says it renewed Google's license, says company vowed not provide 'lawbreaking content'

BEIJING (AP) — China confirmed Sunday it had renewed Google's license to operate after a monthslong standoff over Internet censorship, saying the company had pledged it wouldn't provide "lawbreaking content." The ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-11T17:03:35Z)

Google gets China deal

China says the company has pledged not to provide "lawbreaking content." The California-based giant said Friday it had received approval to operate in the world's most populous country, after it agreed to stop ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-12T03:04:53Z)

Cedar Rapids mall gets new management in General Growth deal

Shopping mall owner General Growth agreed to turn over management responsibility for Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids and 17 other malls to Jones Lang LaSalle. The properties involved in the deal do not include Jordan Creek ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-07-13T10:13:12Z)

Ellicott City girl, 16, among injured in Uganda terror attack

As Emily Kerstetter and her fellow church mission members enjoyed a meal at an Ethiopian restaurant in Uganda , the 16-year-old Ellicott City resident told her new friends that she wanted to stay and work through the ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-13T11:53:25Z)

Md. girl hurt by Uganda bomb to have leg surgery

A family friend says a Maryland girl injured by a terrorist bombing in Uganda is having surgery to repair a shattered right leg bone. Nikki Liskovec says 16-year-old Emily Kerstetter of Ellicott City was scheduled for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T15:21:00Z)

General Growth Properties submits reorganization plan, plans to leave Ch. 11 as 2 ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. said Tuesday that it filed a proposed reorganization plan with a federal bankruptcy court and expects to emerge from Chapter 11 protection this fall as two ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-13T14:02:16Z)

CA-based group: Worker killed in Uganda attack

A former University of Delaware rugby player was among at least 74 people killed when explosions tore through crowds watching the World Cup final at a rugby club and a restaurant in Uganda, a San Diego-based aid group ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-12T15:36:30Z)

Fox River Mall owner General Growth files reorganization plan

CHICAGO — Mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. said Tuesday that it filed a proposed reorganization plan with a federal bankruptcy court and expects to emerge from Chapter 11 protection this fall as two separate ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-07-13T14:02:16Z)

Toyota to study quality panel's recommendations

TOKYO— Toyota will start studying an assessment of the company's quality control conducted by four outside experts to help beef up quality controls at the recall-battered automaker under a program that began in March ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-13T07:50:02Z)

China Confirms Renewed Google Operating License

(BEIJING) — China has confirmed that it renewed Google's license to operate after a monthslong standoff over Internet censorship, saying the company has pledged not to provide "lawbreaking content." The California ... (Source: Time 2010-07-12T09:38:35Z)

Toyota invites outside experts to improve quality control after massive recalls

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota said Monday it is inviting four outside experts to help beef up quality controls at the recall -battered automaker under a program that began in March to review defect measures. Toyota Motor Corp ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-12T17:09:34Z)

Al-Qaida-linked Somali group claims Uganda blasts

An al-Qaida-linked Somali militant group claimed responsibility Monday for twin bombings in Uganda that killed 74 people watching the World Cup final on TV, saying the militants would carry out attacks "against our enemy ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-12T16:12:18Z)

Aon Corp. to buy Hewitt Associates

LINCOLNSHIRE -- Chicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. on Monday agreed to buy human resources consulting company Hewitt Associates in a $4.9 billion cash and stock deal. Hewitt, which employs roughly 4,500 people in ... (Source: Batavia Sun 2010-07-13T08:54:27Z)

Canadiens sign Maxim Lapierre to one-year deal

MONTREAL—The Montreal Canadiens are bringing back Maxim Lapierre. The 25-year-old forward signed a $900,000 (U.S.), one-year deal with the team on Tuesday. Lapierre has spent most of the last four seasons with Montreal ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-07-13T16:39:44Z)

Remembering Nate Henn, brother injured in crash

The former University of Delaware student killed in a weekend attack in Uganda is being remembered fondly by those here who knew him. Police in Uganda believe an al-Qaida-linked group is behind a double blast in the ... (Source: WDEL 1150AM 2010-07-13T12:07:44Z)

Erin Andrews to join College Gameday crew, contribute to Good Morning America

Erin Andrews , ESPN 's most recognized sideline reporter, has been added to "College GameDay," which will expand to three hours this fall. "The biggest reason I wanted to stay was because they'd expand my role," Andrews ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-13T04:58:14Z)

Consultant Hewitt Associates is bought by Aon for $4.9 billion

CHICAGO (AP) — Insurance conglomerate Aon said Monday it has agreed to buy human resources specialist Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion in a cash-and-stock deal that would nearly triple the size of its consulting ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-12T19:47:03Z)

Erin Andrews Signs New Multi-Year Deal With ESPN One of America's Most Popular ...

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/10 -- Erin Andrews, one of the most recognized and respected faces on the sidelines of college sports, has signed a new multi-year deal with ESPN. In addition to her highly ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-12T15:36:30Z)

Mount de Sales student, 16, among injured in Uganda terror attack

As Emily Kerstetter and her fellow church mission members enjoyed a meal at an Ethiopian restaurant in Uganda , the 16-year-old Ellicott City resident and Mount de Sales student told her new friends that she wanted to ... (Source: Explore Baltimore County 2010-07-13T14:02:16Z)

Crude from Gulf Spill Found on 2nd Texas Beach

HOUSTON - U.S. Coast Guard officials say test results have confirmed tar balls from the massive Gulf oil spill have been found on a second Texas beach. Chief Warrant Officer Lionel Bryant said Tuesday that tar balls ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-07-13T17:08:22Z)

Federal judge in Toledo sentences 2 terror plotters

TOLEDO -- Two Chicago-area cousins who pleaded guilty to taking part in a plot to attack American soldiers overseas have been sentenced to prison terms by a federal judge in Ohio. Prosecutors say the two men were ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-12T17:52:31Z)

2 Chicago men sentenced in terror plot linked to Toledo

TOLEDO, OH (AP) - Two Chicago-area cousins who pleaded guilty to taking part in a plot to attack American soldiers overseas have been sentenced in Ohio to prison. Prosecutors say the two men were training to kill U.S ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-07-13T08:11:30Z)

Lapierre returning to Canadiens

The 25-year-old forward signed a $900,000, one-year deal with the team on Tuesday. Lapierre has spent most of the last four seasons with Montreal, which selected him in the second round of the 2003 draft. He had seven ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-13T16:32:35Z)

Test results confirm 2 Texas beaches have tar balls from BP Gulf oil spill

HOUSTON (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard officials say test results have confirmed that tar balls found on a second Texas beach were from the massive Gulf oil spill . Chief Warrant Officer Lionel Bryant said Tuesday that tar ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-13T17:15:32Z)

Canadiens bring back F Maxim Lapierre

MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens are bringing back Maxim Lapierre. The 25-year-old forward signed a $900,000, one-year deal with the team on Tuesday. Lapierre has spent most of the last four seasons with Montreal ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-13T16:03:57Z)

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