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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 1:11 pm

Disney Buys Tapulous, Mobile Game Maker Of Tap Tap Revenge

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said it bought the maker of the popular Tap Tap Revenge game for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) mobile devices like the iPhone. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Tapulous Inc. will become a ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

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)

Rafael Nadal defeats Andy Murray to advance to the Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has advanced to his fourth Wimbledon final by defeating British hope Andy Murray 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the semifinals. Ian Kington/The Associated Press Spain's Rafael Nadal falls to the court as he celebrates his victory Britain's Andy Murray in ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Canucks sign D Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER - Dan Hamhuis (notes) turned down more money from other teams for a chance to play at home and maybe win a Stanley Cup. The free-agent defenseman agreed to a US$27-million, six-year deal with the Vancouver ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T08:46:01Z)

Interview: Disney's Steve Wadsworth On Tapulous, Android & Mobile Money

What is it with Disney ( NYSE: DIS ) and summer game deals? Three years ago, Disney Interactive acquired sought-after virtual world Club Penguin for $350 million, looking for a path into a growing online game area. Now, for an undisclosed sum, it's picked up Tapulous , the profitable developer of ... (Source: paidContent.org 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Higgins, Panthers agree to deal

The Blackhawks celebrated their first Stanley Cup since 1961 with a parade through the streets of Chicago before over 2 million people. SUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Wild sign prospects Peters, Bagnall

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year deal. Both players signed two-way contracts, meaning they make less money when they're in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-02T19:23:07Z)

Des Moines levee springs small leak; no evacuation

A leak in a vulnerable levee protecting a Des Moines neighborhood from a flooded river was characterized Friday as "seepage" by the Army Corps of Engineers, but experts said the flood barrier remained stable as the river ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-02T18:18:41Z)

Iran-Turkey Energy Cooperation to Grow

The Turkish energy minister says the new UN Security Council \(UNSC\) sanctions against Iran will not affect the current energy deals between the two countries. "Turkey will continue to cooperate with Iran because the sanctions did not include any specific restriction on energy deals," Turkey's ... (Source: Turkish Weekly 2010-07-02T07:41:36Z)

Detroit signs former Lions cornerback and unrestricted free agent Dre Bly to 2-year ...

DETROIT (AP) — Former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly is returning to Detroit. The Lions said Friday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year deal. Additional terms weren't released. Bly spent four seasons ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

Crack in Birdland levee no big deal, Corps official says

A crack appeared in the Birdland levee late Thursday night, but residents shouldn't worry just yet. "I don't even really consider that a leak," said Paul St. Louis of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. St. Louis ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-07-02T15:55:31Z)

Free Agency 2010 Blog

After a quiet first day of free agency, it appears that Florida has entered the fray. Several sources, led by Kevin Allen at USA Today, are reporting that free-agent forward Chris Higgins has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers. Higgins is being brought in to provide some the scoring punch up ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-02T15:41:12Z)

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 2010-07-02T14:29:37Z)

Rafael Nadal beats Andy Murray in straight sets to reach final

WIMBLEDON, England -- Rafael Nadal took apart Andy Murray in straight sets Friday to reach his fourth Wimbledon final and prolong Britain's 74-year wait for a homegrown male champion. The top-ranked Spaniard was at his ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-07-02T19:44:35Z)

Dan Hamhuis takes Vancouver Canucks' deal

It was a busy day in the NHL for free agent signings, with several moves involving the Predators and some of their former players. One of the biggest saw highly sought free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis find a home ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-02T16:59:57Z)

CB Bly returns to Lions on 2-year deal (AP)

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly is returning to Detroit. The Lions said Friday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year deal. Additional terms weren't released. Bly spent four seasons in Detroit after signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2003. He made the Pro Bowl after the ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-02T18:11:32Z)

Higgins joins Panthers

The Florida Panthers have signed forward Christopher Higgins to a one-year deal. The contract is worth $1.6 million, a source told ESPN.com. Higgins was an unrestricted free agent, leaving the Calgary Flames . He had 17 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

Flying high: Google hopes to steer more airline bookings with $700M purchase of ITA ...

SAN FRANCISCO - 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 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T22:01:47Z)

Google Air? $700 million deal for online flight information

Mountain View Internet giant Google revealed Thursday that it intends to buy ITA Software for $700 million. The Cambridge, Mass., company — founded in 1996 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology computer scientists ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-02T14:29:37Z)

Turkish Domestic Politics

Tomorrow marks the start of Sonisphere , a three-day metalfest in Istanbul that will bring together for the first time the "big four:" Metallica, Slayer, Megadeath and Anthrax. The powerpacked bill also includes German shock rockers Rammstein and a host of other big names. Needless to say, music ... (Source: EurasiaNet 2010-07-02T18:33:00Z)

Army Corps says Des Moines levee remains stable despite seepage; no evacuations ...

A leak in a vulnerable levee protecting a Des Moines neighborhood from a flooded river was characterized Friday as "seepage" by the Army Corps of Engineers, but experts said the flood barrier remained stable as the river ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-02T18:33:00Z)

Steelers report: Inside slant

The offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers has proven to be more dangerous than anything that occurs in the fall. Two more Steelers were knocked out with injuries, joining a growing list. Willie Colon , considered by ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T05:32:45Z)

Disney buys Tapulous, maker of iPhone games

The Walt Disney Co. confirmed Thursday that it has bought Tapulous Inc., the Palo Alto, Calif., developer of the Tap Tap Revenge series of iPhone games. The deal is Disney's first acquisition of a company devoted solely ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-01T22:23:15Z)

Deal between Steelers, OT Adams isn't imminent despite visit

An agreement between the Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent offensive tackle Flozell Adams isn't imminent, a league source said Wednesday. Adams visited the Steelers on Tuesday and took a physical, but he doesn't have a ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-01T00:18:58Z)

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)

Canucks sign sought after D Hamhuis to six-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis finally found a home - close to home - with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-02T04:06:51Z)

Detroit signs former Lions cornerback and unrestricted free agent Dre Bly to 2-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — Former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly is returning to Detroit. The Lions said Friday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year deal. Additional terms weren't released. Bly spent four seasons in Detroit after signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2003. He made the Pro ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

Deal between Steelers, Adams does not appear imminent

There is nothing imminent with the Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent offensive tackle Flozell Adams , according to a league source. Adams visited and took a physical in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but does not have a deal ... (Source: NFL 2010-06-30T15:43:35Z)

Nadal dashes Murray's hopes 

Spain's Rafael Nadal reached his fourth Wimbledon final with a 6-4 7-6 6-4 win over Britain's Andy Murray today. The second seed, who won the title in 2008 but missed the tournament last year through injury, will face Czech Tomas Berdych in Sunday's final after the 12th seed overcame Serbia's Novak ... (Source: ONE News 2010-07-02T19:30:16Z)

Turkish jets bomb Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish warplanes have bombed Kurdish rebel bases in northern Iraq over the past two days, Turkey's military said Friday, a day after violent clashes between the troops and rebels claimed 17 lives. The air force jets bombed the main rebel base on Mt. Qandil on the Iraqi ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-02T13:53:50Z)

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