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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 3:11 pm

Google's $700 million deal for flight info

SAN JOSE — Mountain View Internet giant Google revealed Thursday that it intends to buy ITA Software for $700 million. The Cambridge, Mass., company — founded in 1996 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology computer scientists — provides airline flight information software. "ITA's very ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-07-02T16:52:47Z)

Google to buy maker of travel software

SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-07-02T08:53:11Z)

South Korea defender Cha Du-Ri signs for Celtic

GLASGOW, Scotland: South Korea defender Cha Du-Ri will join Scottish club Celtic if he is granted a British work permit. Celtic said Friday that the 29-year-old Cha had signed a two-year deal, with the option for a ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-07-03T21:45:05Z)

Korean defender Cha signs for Celtic

LONDON (Reuters) -- South Korean World Cup defender Cha Du-ri has signed for Celtic on a two-year deal, the Glasgow club said. Manager Neil Lennon's second signing of the summer was subject to a work permit and has an ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-03T13:52:39Z)

Fabregas: Fernando Torres will fire!

Cesc Fabregas has no doubt his Spain teammate Fernando Torres will soon be over his goal drought. He is expecting the striker to play a key role in the World Cup quarter-final against Paraguay. The Liverpool forward has endured a poor campaign so far, failing to hit the back of the net for the ... (Source: espnstar.com 2010-07-03T03:15:33Z)

Penguins sign D Michalek, Martin to 5-year deals

FILE - This Feb. 12, 2010, file photo shows Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek, of the Czech Republic, warming up before facing the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Denver. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Zbynek Michalek to a five-year contract ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-02T10:40:33Z)

Drug giant eyes U.S. purchase

Reports that French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis SA is chasing a big U.S. acquisition on Friday drove up shares of companies investors speculated might be a target -- and pushed down Sanofi's shares. Chief ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-03T14:49:55Z)

Google plans to buy travel tech co.

SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-02T05:54:14Z)

Chris Higgins joins Florida Panthers, gets one-year deal

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers signed Higgins to a $1.6 million, one-year contract Friday, with plans to make him the second-line left wing behind David Booth on the depth chart. "Booth and Higgins on the left side, that's ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

Google books $700M buyout of travel software maker

SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-07-03T20:47:49Z)

Chicago Blackhawks sign free agent defenceman John Scott to two-year deal

CHICAGO - The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenceman John Scott to a two-year contract. The six-foot-eight, 258-pound Scott played in 51 games for the Minnesota Wild last season with a goal and an assist, along with 90 penalty minutes. He played 20 games for the ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Devils sign Volchenkov to 6-year deal, bolster blue line

The New Jersey Devils have made a big move for their blue line, agreeing to a 6-year deal with defenseman Anton Volchenkov (notes) , as reported by Puck Daddy's Dmitry Chesnokov. The deal is for $4.25 million per season with a no-trade clause. This deal comes after after defenseman Paul Martin ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Business Briefs

Bombardier said Germany's Deutsche Lufthansa has placed firm orders for eight regional jets worth about $317 million. The airline is exercising previously announced purchase rights for the CRJ900 NextGen jets, Bombardier ... (Source: Owen Sound Sun Times 2010-07-03T11:50:57Z)

Wild Sign Prospects Peters, Bagnall

The deals were announced Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year deal. Both players signed two-way contracts, meaning they make less money when they're in the minors. The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The ... (Source: WCCO 2010-07-02T23:33:39Z)

Free Agency 2010 Blog

It appears we've had our last signing of the night, which came roughly two hours ago when John Scott agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks . It was a wild day today, as close to $300 million was shelled ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-02T07:05:48Z)

Tap Tap Magic: Disney acquires iPhone game maker Tapulous

L OS ANGELES — Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T22:59:03Z)

Google buys travel software firm for $700 million

Google announced Thursday it will purchase ITA Software, which makes software to organize airline information, for $700 million in cash. ITA was founded in 1996 in Cambridge, Mass., by two computer scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The firm's QPX airfare search and pricing ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-07-02T20:20:23Z)

Penguins reload defense, sign Zbynek Michalek, Paul Martin to five-year deals

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins, long built around some of the NHL's top offensive players, are paying a lot of money to get better on defense. The Penguins committed $45 million on Thursday to sign defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek to five-year contracts after failing to reach terms ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-01T17:58:24Z)

Google Air? $700 million deal for online flight information

Mountain View Internet giant Google revealed Thursday that it intends to buy ITA Software for $700 million. The Cambridge, Mass., company — founded in 1996 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology computer scientists — provides airline flight information software. "ITA's very talented team has ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-02T18:11:32Z)

Higgins, Panthers agree to deal

The Blackhawks celebrated their first Stanley Cup since 1961 with a parade through the streets of Chicago before over 2 million people. SUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers signed Higgins to a $1.6 million, one-year contract ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Shares jump for potential targets of Sanofi deal

Shares of Allergan Inc. jumped as much as 9 percent, while Genzyme Corp. and Biogen Idec Inc. both were up at least 5 percent. Sanofi shares dropped nearly 3 percent in U.S. trading, to $29.50 at midday. That's after a report by Bloomberg indicated that Sanofi Chief Executive Chris Viehbacher this ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-02T17:07:06Z)

Disney - Tapulous

Walt Disney has acquired Tapulous, the maker of the popular iPhone play-along music game Tap Tap Revenge. Steve Wadsworth, president of the Disney Interactive Media Group, confirmed the deal with The Associated Press on Thursday. Wadsworth says the acquisition was a strategic move that highlights ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-07-02T11:09:11Z)

Chicago Blackhawks sign free agent defenseman John Scott to two-year deal

CHICAGO (AP) — The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract. The 6-foot-8, 258-pound Scott played in 51 games for the Minnesota Wild last season with a goal and an assist, along with 90 penalty minutes. He played 20 games for the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-02T18:47:19Z)

Viva Villa! Striker sends Spain past Paraguay

JOHANNESBURG - Spain found just enough of the beautiful game — and a touch of good luck — to advance to the World Cup semifinals, beating Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday night. David Villa took the tournament scoring lead ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-03T21:59:24Z)

Disney Buys Tapulous, Mobile Game Maker Of Tap Tap Revenge

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) said it bought the maker of the popular Tap Tap Revenge game for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) mobile devices like the iPhone. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Tapulous Inc. will become a ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T22:37:34Z)

Panthers bolster forward corps, sign Chris Higgins to one-year deal

SUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Higgins didn't need much convincing before joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers signed Higgins to a US$1.6-million, one-year contract Friday, with plans to make him the second-line left-winger behind David Booth on the depth chart. "Booth and Higgins on the left side ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-02T19:37:26Z)

Celtic sign South Korean World Cup star Cha Du-ri

The South Korean World Cup defender Cha Du-ri has signed on with for Celtic for a two-year deal manager Neil Lennon (above) has announced. He is Lennon's second signing and has an option for a third year, Celtic said on ... (Source: Irish Central 2010-07-03T16:37:17Z)

Wild sign AHL veterans Warren Peters, Drew Bagnall

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year deal. Both ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-02T19:15:57Z)

Spain Football Team

The European champions, led by star striker Fernando Torres, are among tournament favourites but have never won the FIFA World Cup. Spain will head into the World Cup in South Africa confident that the team's recent success will spur a long-awaited breakthrough on the international stage ... (Source: New Zealand Herald 2010-07-03T21:09:18Z)

Minnesota Sports

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall. The deals were announced on Friday. Peters gets a two-year deal and Bagnall gets a one-year ... (Source: Marshall Independent 2010-07-03T21:52:15Z)

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