Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 7:40 pm

Jhonny Peralta to Detroit Tigers: Its Impact on Fantasy Baseball

The Detroit Tigers have acquired Jhonny Peralta (and cash) from the Cleveland Indians for minor league pitcher Giovanni Soto, according to the team's official Twitter feed. They have been beaten up with injuries ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

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)

Adams heirs skeptical of 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. Ten ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-28T17:26:23Z)

Car stolen during journey to Seattle is recovered

A California family on their way to Seattle spent a tense 24 hours in the Eugene area after their car was stolen from their motel. Wayne Souza and Carol Gibson of Willits, Calif., were bringing their 16-year ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-28T15:31:51Z)

Afghan govt questions Washington's policy

The United States has pursued a contradictory policy with regard to the Afghan war by ignoring Pakistan's role in the insurgency, the Afghan government said on Tuesday, following the leak of US military documents ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-07-27T17:27:34Z)

UnitedHealth Said Near $1.5 Billion Health Firm Deal

(Updates with shares in the fourth paragraph.) July 27 (Bloomberg) -- UnitedHealth Group Inc. is nearing an agreement to buy Executive Health Resources Inc., a medical services firm backed by Abry Partners LLC ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-27T19:57:53Z)

UnitedHealth said to be near $1.5B deal

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is nearing an agreement to buy medical services firm Executive Health Resources Inc. for about $1.5 billion, according to three people with knowledge of the talks. UnitedHealth would ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-27T23:04:00Z)

Indians deal 3B Jhonny Peralta to Tigers for minor league pitcher

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The banged-up Detroit Tigers acquired third baseman Jhonny Peralta from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday for minor league left-hander Giovanni Soto. Detroit also received cash ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Target Taliban bases in Pakistan: Afghanistan tells U.S.

DUBAI: Afghanistan has urged the United States to focus on eliminating pro-Taliban sanctuaries across the Afghan border after the organisation WikiLeaks released classified documents detailing Pakistan's spy ... (Source: Hindu 2010-07-28T19:56:42Z)

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)

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)

GM sets $41,000 price for electric Chevy Volt

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: Olympian 2010-07-27T22:06:44Z)

'House' Star Hugh Laurie Recording Blues...

Billboard requires a JavaScript enabled browser to get the full experience British actor and U.S. TV star Hugh Laurie has signed a deal with Warner Music Entertainment (WME) to release a New Orleans-flavored blues album ... (Source: Billboard 2010-07-28T13:23:00Z)

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)

Capitals Acquire Enforcer King From St. Louis, Hkn

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere. The deal was announced Wednesday. King, a left winger, has spent four ... (Source: WCBD 2010-07-29T00:14:24Z)

Source: Bengals reach deal with Terrell Owens

CINCINNATI -- A year after they were featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks," the Bengals have scripted their own reality show. T.O. and Ocho. Two self-conscious stars, one NFL team. The Bengals reached a contract agreement with ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-07-28T14:56:03Z)

Giovanny Soto traded to Indians for Jhonny Peralta

The Detroit Tigers today acquired infielder Jhonny Peralta and cash from the Cleveland Indians for Whitecaps pitcher Giovanni Soto. Peralta hit .246 with 37 runs, 23 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-07-29T00:57:21Z)

Target backing gays, gay-marriage foe

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-28T07:39:24Z)

'House' star Hugh Laurie to sing the blues on new album

LONDON — Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said Monday that British actor Hugh Laurie has signed a deal to ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-26T17:07:16Z)

Capitals acquire enforcer D.J. King from Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere. The deal was announced Wednesday. King, a left-winger, has spent four seasons with the ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-07-29T00:00:05Z)

Capitals acquire tough guy King from Blues for prospect

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere . The deal was announced Wednesday. King, a left winger, has spent four seasons with ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-29T01:04:30Z)

United Healthcare nears $1.5B acquisition

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is nearing a $1.5 billion acquisition of Executive Health Resources Inc., according to a report from Bloomberg Businessweek. The report, which cites three people with knowledge of the talks, says ... (Source: Business Courier 2010-07-28T10:31:12Z)

GM to sell electric Chevy Volt for $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, GM will ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-07-28T17:04:54Z)

Target CEO defends donations aiding anti-gay candidate for governor in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday, July 27 defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its ... (Source: Dallas Voice 2010-07-28T19:06:36Z)

Actor Hugh Laurie to cut blues album

Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said Monday that British actor Hugh Laurie has signed a deal to ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-07-26T07:13:08Z)

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 2010-07-28T18:09:20Z)

US silent over Taliban 'patrons' in Pakistan

KABUL: The United States has pursued a contradictory policy with regard to the Afghan war by ignoring Pakistan's role in the insurgency, the Afghan government said on Tuesday, following the leak of US military ... (Source: Daily Times 2010-07-27T23:18:19Z)

Target testing new law on corporate donations

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its Minneapolis ... (Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-07-28T06:56:27Z)

GM, Nissan compete for best deal on electric car

THE COMPETITION: General Motors Co. and Nissan Motor Co. made several announcements Tuesday in their contest to sell the most affordable electric car. THE TERMS: GM announced a $41,000 base price for the ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-27T23:18:19Z)

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)

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