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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 4:12 pm

Uruguay Defeats Ghana on Penalty Kicks to Reach World Cup Semis

July 2: Uruguay's Luis Suarez, left, stops the ball with his hands to give away a penalty kick during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and Ghana at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-02T22:50:42Z)

Uruguay eliminates Ghana in shootout after final-second reprieve

JOHANNESBURG -- Uruguay reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1970, beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties Friday after the last African team in the tournament missed a spot kick in the last seconds of extra ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-02T22:50:42Z)

Statement from US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on mining death at Pocahontas Mine in West...

WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the death of an electrician at the Pocahontas Mine in West Virginia: "I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the mine worker in West Virginia who lost his ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-02T01:00:44Z)

NBA Capsules: Mavs make offer to Nowitzki; Saturday meeting set

DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki now knows how much he's worth to the Dallas Mavericks. Whether it's enough remains to be seen. Mavericks president Donnie Nelson said he made a "significant" contract offer to ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-02T21:53:26Z)

Friday's horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The only thing better than doing your work well is doing your work well in front of people. You're not a show-off; you're just at home in the spotlight. So stand there a while and take in the applause. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll probably encounter an unforeseen snag ... (Source: Burlington Free Press 2010-07-02T09:50:27Z)

Icahn's Lionsgate Stake Rises To 33.9% As Tender Offer Ends - Update

(RTTNews) - Activist investor Carl Icahn's takeover bid for movie company Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF: News ) has fallen short after the company said Thursday that holders of over 66% of the company's shares have ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-02T04:06:51Z)

SAP, still waiting for EU clearance of acquisition, extends Sybase tender offer

NEW YORK — German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-02T12:49:24Z)

Mavericks make Nowitzki an offer

DALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson presented an offer to Dirk Nowitzki 's adviser, Holger Geschwindner, as their long-standing talks resumed Friday morning and could wrap up with Saturday's scheduled meeting. News, notes and analysis of the Mavericks from ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-02T21:53:26Z)

Ghana Misses PK, Uruguay Advances

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Uruguay reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1970, beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Friday. The Uruguayans advanced to face the Netherlands in the semifinals after ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-02T22:50:42Z)

SAP Extends Sybase Bid, Awaits EU Clearance

German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European regulators. SAP said the offer of $65 per share, which was scheduled to expire July 1, has now been ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-02T12:49:24Z)

Whitney leaves Canes for Coyotes

For the second day in a row, the Carolina Hurricanes lost their most experienced player. Free-agent forward Ray Whitney signed a two-year deal with the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday, a day after center Rod Brind'Amour retired. Between the two players, the Hurricanes lost 40 seasons of NHL playing ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-02T11:52:08Z)

American Airlines parent company claims worker data compromised

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The parent company of American Airlines says the personal information of about 79,000 retirees, former and current employees that was held by the company's pension department has been ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-07-02T19:58:54Z)

Numbers Game: Coyotes Ink Veteran Whitney

Searching for an offensive upgrade, the Phoenix Coyotes brought in a veteran with a history of power play productivity. Numbers Game looks at the Ray Whitney acquisition. The Coyotes Get: LW Ray Whitney . Whitney, 38, remains a potent offensive talent as he's scored at least 55 points in seven of ... (Source: TSN 2010-07-02T20:49:01Z)

AMR Corp. (AMR) to Offer 1-Year Free Credit Monitoring, Data Compromise to Certain ...

Today, AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR ), the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., sent letters to potentially affected retirees, former employees, and a limited number of current employees about a compromise of certain ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-02T18:04:22Z)

Bobcats' Henderson works on his shot on court not the links

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here's how serious Gerald Henderson is about unscrewing himself from the Charlotte Bobcats' bench: No golf. A scratch golfer, Henderson has had nearly two months off, and he can't remember his last round. Instead of navigating doglegs, he's shooting 3-pointers. Instead of flying ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-02T02:26:38Z)

American Air parent says worker data compromised

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines parent company said Friday the personal information of about 79,000 retirees, former and current employees has been compromised after a hard drive was stolen from its Fort Worth headquarters. No customer data was affected. The data was held by the company's ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-02T19:08:48Z)

Coyotes believe they found bargain in Whitney

PHOENIX (AP) -The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney . The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-02T00:32:06Z)

Pups born at refuge near St. Louis offer hope for wolf breed near extinction

ST. LOUIS (AP) — They looked just like five well-behaved puppies, barely squirming, when a veterinarian gave them their eight-week inoculations. In reality, experts believe the tiny animals offer hope for a nearly ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-01T16:25:20Z)

Pups born at US refuge offer hope for wolf breed near extinction

ST. LOUIS - They looked just like five well-behaved puppies, barely squirming, when a veterinarian gave them their eight-week inoculations. In reality, experts believe the tiny animals offer hope for a nearly extinct ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-01T17:22:36Z)

Horoscope for July 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do for yourself; as soon as you ask for help, you will be in a vulnerable position. Strive for perfection and try to keep the peace. Compromise may be necessary at home. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Communicating with people who can offer you information about travel ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-07-02T04:56:58Z)

Statement from US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on mining death at Pocahontas Mine in West Virginia

WASHINGTON , July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the death of an electrician at the Pocahontas Mine in West Virginia : "I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the mine worker in West Virginia who lost his ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T22:30:25Z)

Change your ways, Libra

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The only thing better than doing your work well is doing your work well in front of people. You're not a show-off; you're just at home in the spotlight. So stand there a while and take in the applause. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You'll probably encounter an unforeseen ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-07-02T04:06:51Z)

Statement from US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on mining death at Pocahontas ...

WASHINGTON , July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the death of an electrician at the Pocahontas Mine in West Virginia : "I offer my heartfelt ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-01T22:30:25Z)

Icahn Holds Almost 38% of Lions Gate After Offer Ends

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire investor Carl Icahn purchased additional stock in Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. after the close of his $7-a-share buyout bid, lifting his stake in the independent film and TV studio to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-02T03:38:13Z)

Lions Gate keeps Icahn out

NEW YORK— Carl Icahn's bid to take over the boutique film studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has fallen short. The billionaire investor said Thursday that stockholders representing another 2.4 million Lions Gate shares accepted his $7-per-share offer by the Wednesday deadline. That leaves him ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-01T16:25:20Z)

Bobcats' Henderson eager to leave bench

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here's how serious Gerald Henderson is about unscrewing himself from the Charlotte Bobcats' bench: No golf. A scratch golfer, Henderson has had nearly two months off, and he can't remember his last round. Instead of navigating doglegs, he's shooting 3-pointers. Instead of flying ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-02T14:00:59Z)

Pups offer hope for wolf breed near extinction

They looked just like five well-behaved puppies, barely squirming, when a veterinarian gave them their eight-week inoculations. In reality, experts believe the tiny animals offer hope for a nearly extinct breed of wolf ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T16:18:11Z)

SAP Extends $5.8B Sybase Bid, Awaits EU Approval

NEW YORK (AP) -- German business software maker SAP AG said Friday that it has extended its $5.8 billion tender offer for U.S. database software maker Sybase Inc. because the deal hasn't yet been cleared by European ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-02T14:00:59Z)

Mavs Make Dirk Nowitzki An Offer

Dirk Nowitzki now knows how much he's worth to the Dallas Mavericks. Whether it's enough remains to be seen. Mavericks president Donnie Nelson said he made a "significant" contract offer to Nowitzki's adviser during a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-02T21:53:26Z)

Mavericks make offer to Nowitzki, will meet Saturday

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki now knows how much he's worth to the Dallas Mavericks. Whether it's enough remains to be seen. Mavericks president Donnie Nelson said he made a "significant" contract offer to Nowitzki's adviser during a meeting Friday. Nowitzki could respond as soon as Saturday ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-02T22:00:36Z)

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