Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 17, 2010, 1:21 am

Darko's new deal

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves made Darko Milicic feel wanted for the first time in his disappointing career. Their faith and a roughly $16 million, four-year contract were enough to persuade Milicic not to ... (Source: Norman Transcript 2010-07-17T06:55:11Z)

Former Detroit Piston Darko Milicic still trying to shed 'bust' label

Minnesota Timberwolves center Darko Milicic talks with reporters about his new four-year contract Friday, July 16, 2010 in Minneapolis. Milicic, of Serbia, joined the NBA basketball team late last season. (AP Photo/Jim ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-07-17T05:50:45Z)

Research and Markets: Alternative Energy Monthly Deal Analysis: M&A and Investments ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/78dde0/alternative_energy ) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Alternative Energy Monthly Deal Analysis: M&A ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-16T15:31:46Z)

LeBron pendant owner in question

WADSWORTH, Ohio — An Ohio woman who said she paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10,000 says it's been taken from her. Vaneisha Robinson had the basketball jersey-shaped white gold pendant ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-17T02:37:29Z)

FDA panel rejects Vivus weight-loss drug Qnexa

U.S. health advisers narrowly rejected Vivus Inc's experimental weight-loss pill, saying there was not enough data to merit approval. In a 10-6 vote, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel said they were concerned ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-15T20:26:26Z)

FDA panel rejects sale of weight loss pill

Gaithersburg, Md. -- A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug's side effects outweigh its ability to help patients ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-16T05:16:09Z)

Gannett And Yahoo Strike Local Ad Partnership

Gannett's 81 community newspapers can hope to get a boost from a new local ad sales partnership with Yahoo ( NSDQ: YHOO ). The deal also includes Gannett's broadcasting stations, suggesting that this deal goes beyond ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-16T12:39:58Z)

Ronnie Brewer joins Boozer, Korver with Bulls

SALT LAKE CITY — Free-agent swingman Ronnie Brewer will become the third former member of the Jazz to join the Chicago Bulls this month. Multiple websites reported today that Brewer and the Bulls have agreed on a deal ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-16T21:29:40Z)

Google Buys MetaWeb, Will Maintain Freebase

Google said Friday that it has purchased MetaWeb, to improve Google's discovery and search of "things" on the Web. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Google also said that it would maintain Freebase , an open database ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-16T23:31:22Z)

Agent says Ronnie Brewer a Bull

CHICAGO -- The agent for Ronnie Brewer confirmed Friday that the guard has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-07-17T05:00:39Z)

Police call Ohio woman a suspect in stolen LeBron James pendant

Wadsworth, Ohio -- A woman who tried to sell a $10,000 pendant stolen from a LeBron James business partner is a suspect in the case, police said. The police incident report obtained Friday identified Vaneisha Robinson ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-17T05:00:39Z)

Research and Markets: Japan Refining Industry to 2013 Investment Opportunities ...

DUBLIN - (Business Wire) Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/431bac/japan_refining_ind ) has announced the addition of the " Japan Refining Industry to 2013 Investment Opportunities ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-16T15:46:05Z)

FDA plan rejects experimental weight loss pill

A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug's side effects outweigh its ability to help patients lose weight. The Food ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-16T15:24:36Z)

KUSA parent Gannett, Yahoo partner on local ads

Gannett Co. Inc. -- parent of Denver television stations KUSA-Channel 9 and KTVD-Channel 20-- and Yahoo Inc. said Friday they will work together on local ad sales at KUSA and six other broadcast outlets as well as all of ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-16T16:14:43Z)

Gannett, Yahoo! announce local ad deal

McLEAN, Va. and SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) today announced a local advertising partnership that melds Gannett's strong local media brands, sales and website audiences ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-07-16T19:56:37Z)

NBA Free Agency: New Chicago Bulls Guard Ronnie Brewer Future All-Star?

For those who blinked in the past 24 hours, the Chicago Bulls immediately changed direction in their pursuit of a shooting guard, shifting from the Orlando Magic's J.J. Redick to the Memphis Grizzlies' (and formerly the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-17T03:27:35Z)

Goldman to pay $550 million to settle SEC fraud charges

WASHINGTON — Goldman Sachs agreed Thursday to pay $550 million — the largest penalty ever imposed on an investment bank — to settle civil fraud charges over its "incomplete" disclosures to investors who lost $1 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-16T12:04:10Z)

Wolves' Milicic trying to prove he's not a bust

MINNEAPOLIS — Darko Milicic was skeptical about Minnesota's interest at first. Last February, a trade made the Timberwolves his fifth team in seven frustrating NBA seasons. The second pick in that dream 2003 draft ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-07-17T05:36:26Z)

Goldman Settles With SEC For $550 Million

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Goldman Sachs paid $550 million to settle charges of defrauding investors in a sale of securities tied to subprime mortgages, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday. Goldman (GS ... (Source: WIBW 2010-07-16T14:13:01Z)

Goldman Sachs agrees to $550 million settlement with SEC

CNN - Goldman Sachs paid $550 million to settle charges of defrauding investors in a sale of securities tied to subprime mortgages, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday. Goldman shares jumped almost 3% in ... (Source: FOX2now.com 2010-07-15T21:16:33Z)

NBA notes: Mike Miller deal formalized with Heat; J.J. Redick will return to Magic

The 6-foot-10, 290-pound Pittman has been with Miami's summer league team after the Heat took him with the 32nd selection in last month's draft. The Heat expected during the draft that Jermaine O'Neal would not be back ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-17T05:22:07Z)

Kovalchuk reportedly offered 12-year deal by Kings

On Monday, the agent for star left wing Ilya Kovalchuk wrote on his Twitter account that his client's choices "have been narrowed down." The only thing that hadn't changed is that neither agent Jay Grossman nor Kings ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-07-08T06:30:04Z)

Orlando Magic Match Chicago Bulls' Offer for J.J. Redick

Tonight, the Magic announced they will match Chicago's $19 million, three-year deal for restricted free agent J.J. Redick. Some are surprised the Magic did indeed match the offer. Considering the Magic are over the cap ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-16T10:23:57Z)

Research and Markets: Review of the UK Domestic Furniture Industry 2010 Embraces Self ...

DUBLIN - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/19c6b6/review_of_the_uk_d ) has announced the addition of the " Review of the UK Domestic Furniture Industry 2010 " report to ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-16T15:10:17Z)

Kings nearing deal with free-agent Kovalchuk

The Kings' pursuit of Ilya Kovalchuk drew closer to completion Friday, according to several reports. A team spokesperson declined comment Friday, other than to say "nothing is imminent." One report claimed the Kings were ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-07-17T05:22:07Z)

Google acquires Metaweb, says deal will improve search, make Web more meaningful

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Search giant Google Inc. says it has bought Metaweb Inc., a company that helps connect Internet search words to real-world things. Terms were not disclosed. Google director of product management ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-16T20:25:15Z)

NBA free-agency tracker: Bulls land Ronnie Brewer after Magic matches offer to J.J ...

A person familiar with the deal says guard Ronnie Brewer has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-17T04:03:23Z)

Ohio woman who put $10,000 LeBron James pendant on eBay says it's been taken, wants ...

WADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who said she paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10,000 says it's been taken from her. Vaneisha Robinson had the basketball jersey-shaped white gold ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-16T02:52:59Z)

Kings closing in on deal for Kovalchuk

The Kings' pursuit of Ilya Kovalchuk drew closer to completion Friday, according to several reports. A team spokesperson declined comment Friday, other than to say "nothing is imminent." One report claimed the Kings were ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-07-17T05:22:07Z)

Facebook, Google to Battle Over Smarter Web?

Google takes a step today toward locking horns with Facebook over creating a smarter Web. The Sultan of Search announced it has acquired Metaweb , a fledgling outfit that's been working on packaging information on the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-17T04:32:01Z)

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