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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 11:40 pm

Biz Break: Leaf vs. Chevy Volt: Nissan, GM in electric-car battle

Today: GM and Nissan reveal more sales and price details for the electric Leaf and Volt. Solar upstart Solyndra replaces its CEO. Apple unveils new Macs and other products. Leaf vs. Volt General Motors today ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-27T20:12:12Z)

Sikich Technology Team Moves Into New Location

ST. LOUIS, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent interest in "circle-tinted" contact lenses being sold on the Internet to obtain an anime-style look popularized by Lady Gaga in her "Bad Romance" music video is of concern to ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-28T19:49:33Z)

United States Food and Drug Administration recall of infusion pumps a serious health issue for many

The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered a recall of Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps being used in the United States. This follows the slow response of the manufacturer to correct flaws in the pumps. If anyone ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-22T00:37:01Z)

Dulles Flight Makes Emergency Landing in W. Va.

A United Airlines flight out of Washington Dulles International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in West Virginia Tuesday due to smoke in the cabin. The Boeing 757 landed at Charleston's Yeager Airport ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T01:12:51Z)

Ansel Adams find in doubt

Beverly Hills, Calif . -- It's an antique collector's dream: buying an old box at a garage sale and discovering it contains famous lost works worth a fortune. That's what Rick Norsigian said happened to him ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-29T05:00:44Z)

Terrell Owens, Bengals agree to deal

CINCINNATI - Receiver Terrell Owens agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and will report to training camp in a couple of days, The Associated Press reported. The Bengals were his first ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-07-28T11:42:47Z)

Canaccord Genuity Downgrades Range Resources (RRC) to Hold; Accelerating Growth in ...

Canaccord Genuity downgrades Range Resources (NYSE: RRC ) from Buy to Hold. PT $41. Canaccord analyst says, "Range has a great asset base – a large Appalachian footprint that can support multi-year growth. The company ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T16:29:07Z)

Chinese miner says VP detained after toxic spill

A major Chinese mining company said Thursday that one of its vice presidents has been detained by police in connection with a spill of copper mine waste that poisoned a river near the country's southeast coast. Zijin ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-29T04:32:06Z)

Asian shares down on new signs US economy slowing

Most Asian markets retreated Thursday after fresh evidence of slower U.S. growth blunted appetite for riskier assets like stocks. The latest sign of sluggishness in the world's No. 1 economy came from the Federal Reserve ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T05:36:31Z)

After Yesterday's Decline of 6.99%, Range Resources Offers Investors Better Value ...

Range Resources ( NYSE:RRC ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $36.13 to a high of $39.15. Yesterday, the shares fell 6.99%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $38.38 on volume of 16 ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-07-28T05:44:52Z)

United Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due To Smoke

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A United Airlines jet headed to California made an emergency landing in West Virginia after pilots reported smoke in the aircraft. The Boeing 757 landed at Charleston's Yeager Airport about 9 a ... (Source: WUSA 2010-07-27T17:49:02Z)

First-round pick Dez Bryant agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant has agreed on terms of a contract with the Dallas Cowboys , making the receiver the first of this year's NFL first-round picks with a deal. The Cowboys announced the deal in a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-22T23:02:46Z)

Dallas Cowboys ink first 1st-rounder

D ez Bryant agreed to terms of a contract with the Dallas Cowboys yesterday, making the receiver the first of this year's NFL first-round draft picks with a deal. The Cowboys announced the deal in a news release the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-23T11:48:43Z)

GM sets Volt lease at $350 per month

GM sets Volt lease at $350 per month Nissan to match GM deal, warranty in battery-driven Leaf Robert Snell / The Detroit News General Motors Co. likely convinced some shoppers to buy the Chevrolet Volt by ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-28T21:51:14Z)

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Yeager Airport

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A United Airlines flight from Washington's Dulles International Airport to San Diego, Calif., was diverted to Charleston's Yeager Airport shortly after 9 a.m., when smoke appeared in the aircraft's ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-07-27T19:22:06Z)

GM's Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000

DETROIT - General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-07-28T21:51:14Z)

Zijin Mining: Pollution Draws Beijing's Ire

Until recently, Zijin Mining Group, much like the Chinese economy, was on a roll. Sales have grown 68-fold in the past decade. Zijin became the mainland's largest publicly traded gold producer, a major ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-22T21:08:14Z)

First-rounder Bryant, Cowboys agree

The deal is for five years and $11.8 million, with $8.5 million guaranteed, a source said. The wide receiver received $2.5 million to sign and will earn a base salary of $320,000 this year. He also has bonuses ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-23T01:18:47Z)

Range Resources Goes on Sale

Following the release of its second-quarter financial results, Range Resources (NYSE: RRC ) shares got smacked down by Mr. Market. Maybe I've got shale goggles, but the company appears to be doing pretty great ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-28T14:05:57Z)

Asian shares down after Wall Street loses ground

Asian stocks retreated in early trading Thursday after disappointing news about the U.S. economy sent Wall Street lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average fell 0.7 percent to 9,690.02, following a 2.7 percent jump the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T02:51:53Z)

Garage Sale Find: Ansel Adams Lost Work

A lawyer says a trove of old glass negatives bought in California for $45 has been authenticated as the work of iconic photographer Ansel Adams, worth at least $200 million. Attorney Arnold Peter says a team of experts ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-07-28T16:43:26Z)

Manchester United routs MLS stars

HOUSTON – Manchester United turned the Major League Soccer All-Star game into its own showcase of talent. Federico Macheda had two early goals, Mexican star Javier Hernandez scored in his debut for the Red ... (Source: Cleveland Advocate 2010-07-29T05:43:41Z)

Manchester United toys with the best of the MLS

HOUSTON – Manchester United turned the Major League Soccer All-Star Game into its own showcase. Federico Macheda had two early goals and Mexican star Javier Hernandez scored in his debut for the Red Devils ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-07-29T05:00:44Z)

Chinese polluter tagged in deal for Congo's copper

(GIN) —A deal to sell a majority stake in copper and cobalt mines in Congo to a Chinese mining company could be illegal, according to Congo's state-run mining firm Gecamines. The Chinese firm, Zijin, is ... (Source: Frost Illustrated 2010-07-27T16:51:46Z)

WorldHeart Receives FDA Approval to Add Clinical Sites in Levacor(TM) VAD Bridge-to ...

SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Heart Corporation (WorldHeart) (Nasdaq:WHRT), a developer of mechanical circulatory systems, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T16:23:08Z)

MLS All-Stars no match for Manchester United

Manchester United turned the Major League Soccer All-Star game into its own showcase of talent. Federico Macheda had two early goals, Mexican star Javier Hernandez scored in his debut for the Red Devils, and ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-07-29T04:32:06Z)

Ansel Adams' grandson doubts lost negatives claim

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — It's an antique collector's dream: buying an old box at a garage sale and discovering it contains famous lost works worth a fortune. That's what Rick Norsigian said happened to him ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-29T01:11:40Z)

AP Source: Bengals reach contract deal with WR Terrell Owens, uniting him with Chad ...

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a contract with receiver Terrell Owens, who is expected to report to training camp in a couple of days, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-27T22:35:22Z)

UPDATE: McDonald's Launches $750 Million Bond Deal

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- McDonald's Corp. (MCD) was selling a $750 million bond in two parts Wednesday, its first debt sale in more than a year and a half. The fast-food giant priced $450 million in 10-year notes at 55 ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-28T20:53:58Z)

Bengals reach contract deal with WR Terrell Owens, uniting him with Chad Ochocinco

CINCINNATI (AP) — Receiver Terrell Owens agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and will report to training camp in a couple of days, a person familiar with the situation told The ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-27T23:32:38Z)

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