Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 3:41 am

2:30pm: GM to sell Volt for $41,000

DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $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: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-07-28T05:37:42Z)

Rod Blagojevich judge, attorney clash

CHICAGO - A lawyer for Rod Blagojevich clashed with the judge in the former Illinois governor's corruption trial over what he could say in his closing arguments, pledging Monday that he was ready to go to jail ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-07-28T08:08:02Z)

POSITIVELY ANSEL

FRESNO — A trove of old glass negatives bought by a Fresno painter for $45 at a garage sale a decade ago has been authenticated as the work of iconic photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-07-28T08:29:30Z)

Lawyer: Negatives verified as Ansel Adams' work

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- A trove of old glass negatives bought at a garage sale for $45 have been authenticated as the lost work of famed nature photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 million, an ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-27T23:18:19Z)

Toronto officially signs Kleiza

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Linas Kleiza to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, no details of the deal were announced. The Raptors had signed Kleiza to an offer sheet that was not matched by ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

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 2010-07-28T08:00:52Z)

GM to offer lease deal on Chevy Volt in November

DETROIT: General Motors said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf, GM said it ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-28T06:27:49Z)

Raptors officially sign former Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza

TORONTO (AP) – Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza played ... (Source: Manila Bulleting Online 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

Tebow creates Bronco buzz

The Denver Broncos don't want to put rookie quarterback Tim Tebow on a pedestal, but Denver's sudden surge in relevancy can be traced back to picking Tebow in the first round. Training camp begins for the Broncos this ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-07-28T10:02:34Z)

Google seeks sales with government

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range of government agencies after winning a prized security clearance. The sales push ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-07-27T05:38:54Z)

Fresno man's negatives are Ansel Adams'

FRESNO -- A trove of old glass negatives bought by a Fresno painter for $45 at a garage sale a decade ago has been authenticated as the work of iconic photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 ... (Source: Merced Sun-Star 2010-07-28T08:29:30Z)

GM's electric Chevy Volt to go on sale for $41,000

General Motors Co., the largest U.S. automaker, will sell its Chevrolet Volt for a starting price of $41,000 and lease terms similar to those on Nissan Motor Co.'s Leaf electric car. The Volt will be leased ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-28T04:54:45Z)

MGM Resorts International Announces Sale of Atlantic City Land Leased to Borgata to ...

LAS VEGAS , July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM - News ) announced today that it has recently reached an agreement to sell four long-term ground leases and their respective underlying ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-27T22:21:03Z)

GM sets $41,000 price for electric Chevy Volt

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, GM will offer a $350 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-27T20:05:03Z)

Is Ansel Adams discovery a fraud?

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 ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-07-28T10:24:02Z)

Prosecutors proved nothing, lawyer for Blagojevich says

CHICAGO -- The lead attorney for former Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday that the former governor didn't testify in his corruption trial because the case had changed dramatically. Sam Adam Jr. called it "the pink ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-28T07:10:46Z)

Tim Tebow is the new face of Jockey, wears tighty-whities

Despite the fact that he doesn't have a contract and has yet to play a snap in the NFL, Tim Tebow (notes) was announced on Tuesday as a new spokesman for Jockey . The Denver Broncos rookie signed a multi-year deal with ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T00:58:32Z)

Raptors sign Kleiza to multiyear deal

TORONTO -- Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T22:00:46Z)

Google eyes more US gov't deals for online apps

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range of government agencies after winning a prized security clearance. The sales push ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T17:20:24Z)

GM to sell Volt for $41K

DETROIT — General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf, GM said it ... (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-07-28T07:03:36Z)

Tastee Sub customers offer menu, economic advice for Obama

EDISON — Were President Barack Obama to ask Judy Sandlin of Piscataway to recommend something on the menu at Tastee Sub Shop she would suggest the No. 13, the salami and cheese. And, said Sandlin, "Extra ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-07-28T03:00:14Z)

Attorneys offer competing portraits of Rod Blagojevich

CHICAGO (AP) -- Two portraits of Illinois' disgraced former governor emerged Tuesday from his corruption trial: An insecure bumbler who talked too much and a greedy, smart political schemer determined to use his power to ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-27T22:49:41Z)

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL SELLS LAND UNDER BORGATA IN $73 MILLION DEAL

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-- MGM Resorts International has sold its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers just over 11 acres and ... (Source: NBC40.NET 2010-07-28T02:53:04Z)

Obama to visit Edison today

EDISON — The honor will not be lost on Carl Padovano and Dave Thornton, owners of the Tastee Sub Shop, who will host President Barack Obama early this afternoon. "It's a great privilege. You look up one day ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-28T10:02:34Z)

Glass negatives bought at garage sale for $45 verified as Ansel Adams' work

Beverly Hills, Calif. — A trove of old glass negatives bought at a garage sale for $45 have been authenticated as the lost work of famed nature photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 million ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-28T06:49:17Z)

MGM sells land under Borgata for $73 million

MGM Resorts International announced a deal Tuesday to sell the land underneath the Borgata resort in Atlantic City, but the casino operator is still seeking a buyer for its 50 percent interest in the market's largest ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-07-28T09:05:18Z)

Adams negatives revealed? Fresno man makes his case

LOS ANGELES A wall painter for the Fresno school district who bought a cache of antique glass-plate photographic negatives at a garage sale 10 years ago laid out his case Tuesday that they were created by ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-07-28T05:01:55Z)

Broncos sign draftees Decker, Beadles to deals

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos signed wide receiver Eric Decker and offensive lineman Zane Beadles on Tuesday, one day before rookies were scheduled to report to camp. First-round picks Demaryius ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-28T00:51:23Z)

NJ sub shop ready if Obama hungry

EDISON (AP) — President Barack Obama won't be hungry when he comes to New Jersey to discuss the economy on Wednesday. The Tastee Sub Shop in Edison is ready to serve the president a sandwich. The business ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-28T05:23:23Z)

Google eyes government deals

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range of government agencies after winning a prized security clearance. The sales push ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-27T19:07:47Z)

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