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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 8:13 am

Drug deal gone bad or crime against a gay man? Accused killer convicted in burning death

EDWARDSVILLE -- A Madison County jury convicted a South Roxana man Wednesday of first-degree murder for setting fire to another man. After the guilty verdict was announced, Joey Ragusa looked at the victim's family and mouthed the words, "I didn't do it, I didn't do it." Ragusa, 45, was accused of ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-07-01T14:16:29Z)

Canucks land big free agent prize, sign D Dan Hamhuis to 6-year deal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Highly sought after free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis has finally found a home with the Vancouver Canucks. Twice traded since the end of the season to teams hoping to sign the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

Man convicted in southwestern Ill. burning death

A man convicted of fatally burning another man in 2004 in southwestern Illinois will be eligible for as many as 75 years in prison. Madison County jurors convicted 45-year-old Joey Ragusa on Wednesday of first-degree murder. Jurors concluded that Ragusa set fire to 34-year-old James Garrison in ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-01T16:03:52Z)

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 2010-07-02T05:54:14Z)

Insanity ruling for mom who dismembered baby

DALLAS (AP) — A San Antonio woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Bucks make quick free agency splash, agree to deal with free agent PF Drew Gooden

MILWAUKEE - Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-02T06:15:42Z)

Britain's Chloride Seals Deal With Emerson

Chloride Group , the British power supply company, said Friday that it has accepted an improved takeover bid from U.S. competitor Emerson Electric that values it at £997 million $1.5 billion). Chloride said its board ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-02T10:47:43Z)

Bucks agree to deal with free agent Gooden

MILWAUKEE — Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in ... (Source: Janesville Gazette 2010-07-02T09:28:58Z)

Bucks, Gooden agree to deal

Milwaukee — Everyone who thought the Milwaukee Bucks would be among the most active teams on the first day of NBA free agency, please raise your hands. The Bucks made a surprising early splash Thursday, agreeing in ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-02T05:32:45Z)

Man convicted of setting friend on fire

A Madison County jury has found Joey Ragusa of South Roxana guilty of first-degree murder in the 2004 fatal burning of a Wood River man. The jury deliberated about 90 minutes before finding the 45-year-old Ragusa guilty late Wednesday in the death of 34-year-old James Garrison. Evidence at the trial ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-02T01:00:44Z)

Watson Pharma says it closed acquisition of US rights to Columbia Labs female hormone ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it completed its acquisition of the U.S. rights to a Columbia Laboratories' progesterone drug in a deal that could be worth more than $92.5 million. Watson now ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-02T14:22:28Z)

TheSpec.com - News - Texas mom who dismembered baby found not guilty

Elida S. Perez The Associated Press DALLAS - A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Chloride agrees to $1.5 billion Emerson takeover

LONDON (Reuters) - British power supply systems maker Chloride ( CHLD.L ) has recommended a $1.5 billion takeover by U.S. conglomerate Emerson Electric ( EMR.N ), bringing to an end a long-running bid battle. Under the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-02T07:55:55Z)

Mother who mutilated baby detained

A Texas woman who told authorities the devil made her mutilate and dismember her newborn baby has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in a plea deal with prosecutors. The Thursday ruling means 33-year-old Otty Sanchez will be committed to a state mental institution rather than face a trial ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-07-02T02:05:10Z)

Watson completes acquisition of Columbia drug

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it completed its acquisition of the U.S. rights to a Columbia Laboratories' progesterone drug in a deal that could be worth more than $92.5 million. Watson now has the rights to a drug that is sold under the names Crinone and Prochieve, which is used to treat ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-02T14:08:09Z)

Disney Acquires Mobile Gaming Firm

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company has acquired Tapulous, a company that develops music games for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The company, through a merger agreement, now becomes part of Disney Interactive Media Group ... (Source: World Screen News 2010-07-02T14:43:56Z)

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)

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)

Andrew Garfield lands lead role in 'Spider-Man'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There's a new Spider-Man in town. Andrew Garfield, whose credits include last year's Heath Ledger film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," has been cast as Peter Parker, the average youth who ... (Source: kgw.com 2010-07-02T14:43:56Z)

Watson Completes Acquisition of CRINONE® and PROCHIEVE® Product Line and Shares of ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. , July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI ) today completed the acquisition of the U.S. rights to Columbia Laboratories' CRINONE® and PROCHIEVE® progesterone gel ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-02T13:25:12Z)

Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson targeted Niittymaki in the opening minutes of free agency, and Niittymaki was thrilled that the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-02T07:20:07Z)

Disney acquires Tapulous, maker of popular iPhone game Tapulous

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-01T22:08:56Z)

Goalie Martin Biron to back up Rangers' Lundqvist

NEW YORK—Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the rival New York Islanders, is the solid, experienced backup netminder the Rangers ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-02T10:40:33Z)

Rangers quickly sign veteran Biron to back up Lundqvist

NEW YORK -- Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the rival New York Islanders, is the solid, experienced backup netminder the Rangers ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-02T11:30:40Z)

San Jose Sharks sign Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal to replace longtime G Evgeni Nabokov

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson targeted Niittymaki in the opening minutes of free agency, and Niittymaki was thrilled that the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-02T07:12:58Z)

San Jose Sharks sign Antero Niittymaki to two-year deal to replace Nabokov

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks have signed goalie Antero Niittymaki to a US$4-million, two-year deal. The Sharks moved quickly Thursday to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov after telling him last month they ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-07-01T19:09:59Z)

Andrew Garfield tapped to play Peter Parker in new Spider-Man movie

"Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor's work understand his extraordinary talents," the film's director, Marc Webb , told Variety. "He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit and ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-02T14:36:47Z)

British Actor Andrew Garfield Cast as Peter Parker in Premature Spider-Man Reboot

• The Times reports that a half dozen militants, including a couple of suicide bombers, raided the compound of an American contractor in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz at 3 a.m., killing at least four people. Those ... (Source: VANITYFAIR 2010-07-02T14:36:47Z)

Rangers sign goalie Martin Biron from Islanders to back up Henrik Lundqvist

NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran goalie Martin Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal with the New York Rangers on Thursday, less than one hour into the NHL's free-agent shopping season. Biron, who spent last season with the rival New York Islanders, is the solid, experienced backup netminder the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-02T07:12:58Z)

Chloride backs 1.5 bln dlr Emerson takeover bid

LONDON (AFP) – British power systems group Chloride said Friday that it was recommending shareholders to accept a £997-million (1.228-billion-euro, 1.506-billion-dollar) takeover bid from US industrial technology ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-02T08:31:42Z)

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