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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 12:39 pm

Shirley Sherrod To Sue Blogger Andrew Breitbart Over Doctored Video

The posted video resulted in Sherrod being fired by the Obama administration, which was followed by public apologies from President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for dismissing her without ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-29T17:53:49Z)

From NABJ: Shirley Sherrod speaks

SAN DIEGO -- Shirley Sherrod, the former US Department of Agriculture employee who was wrongly fired based on a Tea Party blogger's attack, offered some down-home Southern wisdom during an appearance at the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-29T18:29:37Z)

Terrell Owens Misses Plane, Jimmy Clausen, Antonio Gates Ink Deals

Jimmy Clausen signed a four-year deal with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, according to numerous sources, as the former Notre Dame quarterback officially begins his NFL career. Terms of the deal include $2.53 million ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T18:58:15Z)

QB Ramsey, draft choice Graham agree to deals

After bouncing around the NFL with five teams in the past eight years, quarterback Patrick Ramsey landed back home in Louisiana on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Saints. The Saints also agreed to terms ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-29T16:27:55Z)

Carolina Panthers reach deal with Clausen

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jimmy Clausen to a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees on Wednesday, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts for the ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-29T10:22:51Z)

Pinnacle: 'Significant discount' on AC land sale

Not too long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the company acknowledged what has long been ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T16:20:46Z)

Shirley Sherrod

Shirley Sherrod takes part in a Context and Consequences Conversation during the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Annual Convention in San Diego, California July 29, 2010. Sherrod, a U.S. Department of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-29T16:49:24Z)

BACKUP PLAN: Ruston's Patrick Ramsey signed as Saints' No. 2 quarterback

The 31-year-old journeyman was with the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions in 2009 but didn't see game action. He signed a one-year deal. The Super Bowl champion Saints could only sign an unrestricted free ... (Source: News-Star 2010-07-29T16:06:27Z)

'Inception' Star Tom Hardy: 'Of Course' I've Had Sex with Men

Inception star Tom Hardy tells the Daily Mail that he's had sexual relations with men : "The 32-year-old Inception star, who is engaged to British actress Charlotte Riley, 28, and also has a two-year-old son with a ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-07-28T19:42:23Z)

Pinnacle: `Significant discount' on AC land sale

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Not too long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the company ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-29T16:35:05Z)

Carolina Panthers sign rookie QB Jimmy Clausen to four-year deal

Last season the Carolina Panthers went through some tough times as they really couldn't get anything going until season's end and saw the end of the Jake Delhomme era after failing to reach the playoffs. Not only did ... (Source: Belmont Sports News 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

Report: Roy Oswalt Waives No-Trade Clause, Accepts Trade to Phillies for J.A. Happ

PHILADELPHIA -- A person with knowledge of the deal says Houston ace Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and accept a swap to the Philadelphia Phillies. The person aware of the trade told The ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-29T19:12:34Z)

Sherrod Offers History Lesson to Obama, Says She Will Sue Blogger

SAN DIEGO—Addressing a group of black journalists, Shirley Sherrod , the fired Agriculture Department employee, said Thursday that younger African Americans, whether they work in newsrooms, corporate suites ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-29T17:18:02Z)

Shirley Sherrod Will Sue Conservative Blogger Andrew Breitbart

Ousted Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod says she will sue a conservative blogger who posted an edited video of her making racially tinged remarks last week. Sherrod made the announcement Thursday in San ... (Source: The Moderate Voice 2010-07-29T16:27:55Z)

Christopher Nolan's Inception Opens Strong in IMAX(R) Theatres

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX), Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures today announced that Inception, written and directed by Christopher Nolan ("The Dark ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-20T23:40:56Z)

'Inception' star admits to same-sex relations

Actor Tom Hardy says he had same-sex relations in his youth but insists that he's done experimenting now that he's in his thirties. The 32-year-old Inception star is engaged to actress Charlotte Riley but admits he ... (Source: WOAI 2010-07-29T18:58:15Z)

Fixed Mobile Convergence

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Jul 29, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Tesco Phone Shop has just announced a market-beating deal on the Samsung Wave and Samsung Galaxy S phones on Pay Monthly. From just GBP 20 per ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-29T09:11:16Z)

Ousted USDA employee Shirley Sherrod plans to sue blogger Andrew Breitbart

Sherrod made the announcement in San Diego at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention. The edited video posted by Andrew Breitbart led Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to ask her to ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-29T16:13:36Z)

'Inception' Gets Dreamy Reception With $60.4 Million

2010 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved Leonardo DiCaprio is shown in a scene from 'Inception.' (AP) LOS ANGELES -- Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is anything but a ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-19T11:31:59Z)

Tom Hardy: 'I've Experimented With Men'

British actor Tom Hardy had same-sex relations in his youth - but insists gay sex "does nothing" for him now he's in his thirties. The Bronson star is engaged to actress Charlotte Riley but admits he ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-07-29T14:26:14Z)

To Get The Best Mobile Phone Compare Best Mobile Phone Deals

The market of handsets has become so volatile that you cannot trust just one mobile shop to get the best price of a mobile handset. A customer should check few mobile phone shops before buying a mobile phone ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-29T05:00:44Z)

President Barack Obama says America needs to hear Shirley Sherrod's story

Addressing the National Urban League on Thursday, Obama said the full story Sherrod was trying to tell "is exactly the kind of story we need to hear in America." Sherrod was forced to resign last week after a ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-07-29T15:23:30Z)

Oswalt's Coming to Phillies: Reports

The defending National League champs could soon have a third ace in their arsenal. Roy-Cole-Roy at the top of the rotation. If the deal gets done the righty would join Roy Halladay and Cole Hamels as part of a ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-07-29T18:36:46Z)

Shirley Sherrod Plans To Sue Conservative Andrew Breitbart Over Edited Video

Speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention , Shirley Sherrod said that she plans to sue Andrew Breitbart, the conservative blogger who posted a manipulated video of her ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-29T16:56:33Z)

Strong reviews push 'Inception' to the top

LOS ANGELES - Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is anything but a sleeper as the thriller opened big with $60.4 million and a No. 1 finish at the weekend box office, according to studio ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-18T22:03:06Z)

Blackberry Bold 9700 Deals - Most Selling Smartphones

The very stylish and fully featured BlackBerry Bold 9700 comes with very economical Blackberry Bold 9700 deals. These make your rivals envy you. BlackBerry phones have been the first choice of every customer ... (Source: Buzzle 2010-07-29T12:38:52Z)

Pinnacle: `Significant discount' on AC land sale

(AP) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Not too long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the ... (Source: KSTP 2010-07-29T02:30:24Z)

Saints sign third-round pick, QB

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed third-round draft pick Jimmy Graham. The team announced the four-year deal on Wednesday, but did not release any terms. Graham, a tight end who played ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-07-29T11:34:26Z)

Shirley Sherrod vows to sue conservative blogger who misrepresented her remarks

Shirley Sherrod, the African American federal agriculture official who was forced out of her job after a conservative blogger posted a heavily edited portion of a speech she had made, said Thursday that she ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-29T17:25:11Z)

Roy Oswalt Traded to Philadelphia Phillies; Will Oswalt Waive No-Trade Clause?

Roy Oswalt has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. For the Roy Oswalt trade to become official, Oswalt must now accept the deal, and leave behind the Houston Astros for greener pastures out east. Oswalt ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-29T17:25:11Z)

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