Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 26, 2010, 11:40 pm

New England Patriots sign former Arizona standout Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with former University of Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham . The Patriots ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-26T05:47:14Z)

Brady and Patriots getting closer to deal?

New England Patriots quarterback and poster boy Tom Brady (notes) , who has one year left on his contract, and the Patriots have been negotiating a long-term contract extension. ESPN is reporting that a deal between ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T01:49:50Z)

IMAX Signs Theatre Deal in Russia; Expands Partnership With Rising Star Media With Additional ...

IMAX(R) Theatre Contract Signing Momentum Continues Consumer Appetite for The IMAX Experience(R), Strong Line-Up of Hollywood Releases Drive Exhibitor Interest in IMAX Business MOSCOW, July 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-22T11:42:44Z)

Sentencing set for woman who faked breast cancer

A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced Monday. Instead of prison ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Germany, Russia to sign multibillion dollar deals in Russia

YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are expected to oversee the signing of an array of deals between German and Russian companies worth billions ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-15T05:31:39Z)

Tribune Co. buyout marred by 'dishonesty,' examiner finds

The court-appointed examiner in Tribune Co. 's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case determined that the company's 2007 leveraged buyout was "marred" by the "dishonesty and lack of candor" of its then-senior management ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T04:27:19Z)

London marks 2-year countdown

LONDON -- London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games today by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of mascots ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-27T05:31:44Z)

Germany, Russia sign multibillion deals

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to each other during an annual Russia German forum in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg, about 1500 kilometers (900 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-15T10:17:59Z)

Bunches of faith that Brady, Pats will reach a deal

It would be catastrophic for the Patriots if Tom Brady decided to leave New England. But Nick Sharis isn't worried. "I definitely think he is going to re-sign," the Boston resident said outside South ... (Source: Metro International 2010-07-27T02:54:15Z)

Chicago Bulls Sign Kurt Thomas To 2-Year Deal

The Bulls have been on a spending spree. Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer, C.J. Watson… And now, their most recent purchase: veteran big-man Kurt Thomas. Who called it? Thomas agreed to a two-year deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-23T18:36:44Z)

Bargain air fares could fly away

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-27T05:03:06Z)

Examiner finds evidence of "dishonesty" in Tribune sale

(Reuters) - The court-appointed examiner investigating Tribune Co's bankruptcy said he has found some evidence of dishonesty in the 2007 leveraged buyout of the company, court documents showed. The report ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-27T05:24:35Z)

BP speeds $20 billion asset sale to boost Gulf relief funds

British energy giant BP is speeding up the sale of up to 20 billion dollars (15.5 billion euros) of assets in a bid to boost funds after the Gulf oil spill, the Financial Times reported Friday. The company is finalising ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-14T23:55:13Z)

Countdown to London begins

London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games today by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-27T04:13:00Z)

Airfare sales may soon be harder to find

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from fees ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-26T21:03:30Z)

Tribune Gets Partial Victory From Court Report on 2007 Buyout Led by Zell

The biggest piece of Tribune Co. 's 2007 buyout is "reasonably likely" to survive a court challenge by creditors who claim it was an intentional fraud, an independent examiner said in a report on the $8 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-27T06:07:32Z)

Bulls' sign Kurt Thomas

The Chicago Bulls made it official on Monday by signing veteran forward Kurt Thomas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, per team policy. The 37-year-old Thomas, a first-round draft pick by Miami in 1995 ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-26T22:36:33Z)

European markets show little change

LONDON — European markets were little changed today even though the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks have been met with a degree of skepticism — while the simulations gave a broadly positive ... (Source: Mississippi Business Journal 2010-07-27T06:29:00Z)

PIK May Seek $500 Million in New Share Sale This Year, Vedomosti Reports

PIK Group, the Russian property developer partly owned by billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, may seek to raise as much as $500 million selling new shares this year, Vedomosti reported, citing two unidentified ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T05:32:55Z)

7 EU banks fail stress tests

LONDON — The results are in: Only seven of 91 European banks flunked the "stress tests" aimed at clearing up market fears about the strength of the continent's banking system amid the debt crisis. Was the ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-07-26T18:11:42Z)

Tom Brady Talking Extension: Who'll Be Top NFL Free Agents Next Year?

The big news in all of New England heading to Patriots training camp is the current state of talks over Tom Brady's contract extension. The Patriots All-Pro quarterback enters the final year of a deal that will pay him ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-26T23:19:30Z)

Airline deals harder to find as summer travel grows

Summer airfares are up an average of 18 percent as summer travelers take to the skies. Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-26T21:53:36Z)

FACTBOX: Developments in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Here are some developments in BP Plc's Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the largest offshore oil disaster in U.S. history. TOP DEVELOPMENTS * BP Plc is expected to install Bob Dudley -- an American known for diplomacy -- as ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T04:55:57Z)

BP set to announce record loss after Gulf oil spill

London. BP is set to announce a record loss, having set aside an estimated £16bn-£19bn ($25bn-$30bn) to cover the costs of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BBC reported. The loss is expected to be one of the biggest in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-27T05:38:54Z)

Patriots sign 2 second-round picks

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with tight end Rob Gronkowski of Arizona and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham of Florida ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-26T06:01:33Z)

Kurt Thomas agrees to contract with Bulls

A person familiar with the negotiations said veteran forward Kurt Thomas has agreed to a one-year contract with the Bulls. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-07-24T09:02:53Z)

Gronkowski's deal worth $4.44 million

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, including a deal with tight end Rob Gronkowski, who played at Williamsville North ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-27T05:53:13Z)

Sentencing set for breast cancer faking that paid off for Chattanooga woman

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

International Capsules: London celebrates 2-year countdown to 2012 Games

LONDON (AP) — London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games on Tuesday by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-27T05:53:13Z)

Woman Fakes Breast Cancer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee woman who faked breast cancer to get donations of sick leave, money and support services has been sentenced to jail time. A judge on Monday sentenced 39-year-old Keele (KEE'-lee ... (Source: WCTV 2010-07-27T03:44:22Z)

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