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Deals of the Hour / July 15, 2010, 6:12 am

Continued: UK won't let Iroquois lacrosse team go to England for tourney without US ...

NEW YORK - An American Indian lacrosse team will not be allowed entry into England for the world championship of the sport the Iroquois helped invent unless members accept U.S. or Canadian passports, the British ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-15T11:15:15Z)

Conn. judge tosses charges in Haiti sex-abuse case

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed charges against a man accused of sexually abusing boys at a school in Haiti, saying he can't be prosecuted in Connecticut but leaving the door open for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-14T22:00:41Z)

Judge tosses sex-abuse charges against Eagle man

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A federal judge dismissed charges against an Eagle man accused of sexually abusing boys at a school in Haiti, saying he can't be prosecuted in Connecticut but leaving the door open for prosecutors to ... (Source: Vail Daily News 2010-07-15T03:29:58Z)

British decision halts Iroquois lacrosse visit

The Iroquois Nationals team won't be attending the tournament in Manchester unless the British government reverses its decision and allows the squad to use passports issued by the Iroquois Confederacy, said Tonya Gonnella ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-07-15T11:08:05Z)

Restored Da Vinci painting reveals hidden details

A British gallery says a restoration project for Leonardo da Vinci's "Virgin of the Rocks" has revealed new details and suggest the artist may have painted all the picture himself, instead of with his assistants as ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-14T16:09:55Z)

Toyota, Honda Lead Increase in Japan's Car Sales on Subsidy

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., Japan's two biggest carmakers, led the eleventh straight increase in the nation's monthly auto sales as government incentives boosted demand. Sales of ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T05:33:56Z)

Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10K

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale, thinking it was costume jewelry. But the International Gemological Institute says Vaneisha Robinson's find is the real deal, ringing ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-07-15T01:13:57Z)

British Open: Tom Watson is over last year's painful loss

St. Andrews, Scotland • Tom Watson knew the old guys were in his corner. What caught him off guard was all the young folks who were inspired by his heartbreaking loss at last year's British Open. "I hadn't had ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-15T04:27:14Z)

Restoration Of Da Vinci Painting Reveals Hidden Details

LONDON (July 14, 2010)--A British gallery says a restoration project involving Leonardo da Vinci's "Virgin of the Rocks" has revealed new details and suggest the artist may have painted the entire picture himself ... (Source: KWTX 2010-07-14T19:16:02Z)

Tom Watson remembers his run at last year's British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Tom Watson knew the old guys were in his corner. 07/14/2010 Stewart Cink returned the claret jug that he won last year at Turnberry, and he made sure it was clean. That took more work than it ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-15T01:28:16Z)

Watson keeps rolling along at Open

Tom Watson knew the old guys were in his corner — what caught him off guard was all the young people who were inspired by his heartbreaking loss at last year's British Open. ''I hadn't had any kids come up to me for ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-14T21:24:53Z)

Nissan takes lead in producing Japan car abroad, where labor costs are cheaper

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese automakers to shift more production abroad ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-13T05:05:23Z)

Restored Leonardo painting 'Virgin of the Rocks' reveals hidden details

LONDON (AP) — A British gallery says a restoration project for Leonardo da Vinci's "Virgin of the Rocks" has revealed new details and suggest the artist may have painted all the picture himself, instead of with his ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-14T18:40:15Z)

British Open | Arnold Palmer's history a link to Open's importance

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- Arnold Palmer gazed out the window from Russacks Hotel on Wednesday morning and felt the clock turn back half a century. He saw the people walking toward the Old Course, mowers preparing St ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-07-15T02:25:32Z)

Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James white gold pendant worth nearly $ ...

This undated photo provided by the International Gemological Institute shows both sides of a jeweled pendant made to resemble a Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James number 23 jersey. When Vaneisha Robinson bought the ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-07-15T01:28:16Z)

UK won't let Iroquois team go to tourney

NEW YORK - The British government is refusing to allow an American Indian lacrosse team to travel to England using passports issued by the Iroquois Confederacy. The decision today means the team will miss a world ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-07-15T05:31:39Z)

Judge confirms sale of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui for $95 million

WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Circuit Judge Shackley F. Raffetto has confirmed the sale of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui for $95 million. In May, a high bid of $55 million was submitted on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-14T02:41:02Z)

Buchholz will start for Pawtucket Friday

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is expected to make one rehab start before returning to Boston's rotation after going on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Red Sox general manager Theo ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-07-15T07:26:11Z)

British Airways Wins EU Antitrust Approval for Iberia Merger, AMR Alliance

British Airways Plc won European Union antitrust approval for a $6.6 billion merger with Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA and an alliance with AMR Corp. 's American Airlines that will control almost 50 percent of U.S ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-14T17:14:21Z)

Palmer reminisces about British Open

Arnold Palmer gazed out the window from Russacks Hotel on Wednesday morning and felt the clock turn back a half century. He saw the people walking toward the Old Course, mowers preparing St. Andrews for practice, the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-15T04:55:52Z)

Ohio woman pays $5 for LeBron James pendant at yard sale, finds out its worth nearly ...

AKRON, Ohio - An Ohio woman paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale, thinking it was costume jewelry. But the International Gemological Institute said Vaneisha Robinson's find is the real deal, ringing in at ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-15T01:06:48Z)

Red Sox tab Wake to open second half

TORONTO -- Before Sunday's first-half finale against the Blue Jays, Red Sox manager Terry Francona revealed his rotation following the All-Star break. Veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield will take the reigns for the Sox ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-07-11T18:15:10Z)

British Airways Wins EU Backing for AMR, Iberia Deals

(Updates with closing share prices in 11th paragraph.) July 14 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc won European Union antitrust approval for a $6.6 billion merger with Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA and an alliance ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-14T17:07:11Z)

Nissan takes lead with Thai-made March in Japan

Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese automakers to shift more production abroad. Nissan Motor Co. said it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T04:15:17Z)

Maui golf resort sells for $95M

WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Circuit Judge Shackley F. Raffetto has confirmed the sale of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui for $95 million. In May, a high bid of $55 million was submitted on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank ... (Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-07-15T06:50:23Z)

British Open Notebook: Arnold Palmer made Open relevant to U.S. golf fans

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Arnold Palmer gazed out the window from Russacks Hotel on Wednesday morning and felt the clock turn back a half century. He saw the people walking toward the Old Course, mowers preparing St ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-07-15T02:32:42Z)

Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui sells for $95M

Circuit Judge Shackley F. Raffetto has confirmed the sale of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui for $95 million. In May, a high bid of $55 million was submitted on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank as trustee for the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-14T02:41:02Z)

Red Sox hoping to get Buchholz back next week

BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is expected to make one rehab start before returning to Boston's rotation after going on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-15T04:20:04Z)

British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines receive EU approval for joint ...

British Airways (LSE:BAY) announced yesterday that along with Iberia and American Airlines (NYSE: AMR | PowerRating ) it has received final regulatory approval from the European Commission to enter into a joint business ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-07-15T10:10:49Z)

US judge tosses out charges against US man accused of sexually abusing boys in Haiti

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A federal judge Wednesday dismissed charges against a man accused of sexually abusing boys at a school in Haiti, saying he can't be prosecuted in Connecticut, but leaving the door open for prosecutors ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-07-14T20:49:06Z)

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