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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 10:40 pm

White, PAC lob ethics violations over Perry land deals

AUSTIN -- Democrat Bill White is accusing Gov. Rick Perry of acting unethically by trying to trade state grant money for favorable treatment. At a news conference Friday afternoon in Austin, White said the governor and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T02:20:53Z)

GT Solar acquires Crystal Systems for cash, stock

MERRIMACK, N.H. -- GT Solar International Inc. said Thursday it has acquired privately-held Crystal Systems Inc., a maker of sapphire substrates used in the light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, defense ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-30T16:55:22Z)

BA action will determine if new strike ballot-union

LONDON July 20 (Reuters) - The head of the Unite trades union said on Tuesday British Airways response to a decision by cabin crew to reject its revised pay offer would determine if there would be another ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-20T14:36:54Z)

BA Cabin Crew Rejects Revised Pay Offer

LONDON — British Airways cabin crew have voted against a revised pay offer to settle a long-running dispute, their union said on Tuesday. But the airline said the ballot showed support for the union ebbing ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-20T16:31:26Z)

RSL aims to start new streak vs. Chivas USA

Sandy, UT (Sports Network) - Real Salt Lake will aim to start a new streak when it hosts Chivas USA in a Major League Soccer tilt on Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium. RSL (9-4-3) is coming off a 2-0 loss at Dallas ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-07-23T20:52:44Z)

Unite Brings BA Cabin Crew Travel Perks Removal Issue To Courts

London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) - After majority of the British Airways cabin crew rejected last week a new offer from the air carrier to end the labor row, Unite disclosed on Monday plans to file a lawsuit over BA ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-07-27T10:39:32Z)

Houston Astros Trade Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

Guzman OKs trade from Nationals to first-place Rangers

WASHINGTON -- Infielder Cristian Guzman is heading to the first-place Rangers from the last-place Nationals in a deal that sends two minor league pitchers to Washington. "It's not an official trade until the paperwork ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-30T23:00:27Z)

Controversy surrounds new TEA ratings

AUSTIN, TX -- More than two-thirds of Texas school districts received one of the two highest possible ratings when the state issued its annual report card on Friday, a big improvement over last year's scores that was due ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-31T03:32:28Z)

MLB trade roundup

Guzman OKs trade from Nationals to Rangers: Infielder Cristian Guzman is heading to the first-place Rangers from the last-place Nationals in a deal that sends two minor league pitchers to Washington. "It's not an ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-07-31T04:15:24Z)

GT Solar International buys Crystal Systems for $80 million in cash, stock and other ...

MERRIMACK, N.H. — GT Solar International Inc. said Thursday it has acquired privately-held Crystal Systems Inc., a maker of sapphire substrates used in the light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, defense, medical and ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-30T16:48:13Z)

Oswalt struggles in Phillies debut

WASHINGTON -- The Phillies hope Roy Oswalt's second start is much better than his first. Oswalt, whom the Phillies acquired Thursday in a trade with the Astros for left-hander J.A. Happ, outfield prospect ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-07-31T02:13:43Z)

Hot off the Wire: U.S. sues Oracle; YouTube boosts upload limit; Microsoft to offer ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it is joining a fraud lawsuit against Oracle Corp. related to software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The agency said Oracle failed to offer ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-07-30T10:28:49Z)

UPDATE 1-Malaysian billionaire in $1.46bln Tanjong buyout

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Reuters) - A vehicle controlled by Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan will buy out the owners of a 53 percent stake in Tanjong Plc ( TJPL.KL ) in a deal that values the entire company at 8.8 ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-30T11:47:34Z)

YouTube Increases Limit On Video Length

In case 10 minutes isn't enough to show off your guitar solo skills or Lady Gaga impersonation, YouTube has raised the limit it places on video uploads to 15 minutes. The video website, owned by Google Inc., said in a ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

July 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 2000 GMT on Friday. ** Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is to buy UK ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-30T20:01:29Z)

Jets extend Ryan, give Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension and inked general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal. The team announced both deals Friday, two days before the start of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T20:01:29Z)

Malaysian tycoon makes offer on power firm Tanjong

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan has offered to buy out minority stakeholders in power and gaming firm Tanjong PLC for 4.66 billion ringgit ($1.46 billion) as he seeks to expand ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T01:52:15Z)

Daily dish

In case 10 minutes isn't enough to show off your guitar solo skills or Lady Gaga impersonation, YouTube has raised the limit it places on video uploads to 15 minutes. The video website, owned by Google Inc ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-07-30T13:42:06Z)

Ananda Krishnan's Buyout Offer Drives Measat to Six-Year High in Malaysia

Measat Global Bhd., Malaysia's sole satellite operator, rose to its highest level in more than six years after billionaire T. Ananda Krishnan bid 662 million ringgit ($207 million) for full control of the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T02:44:43Z)

British Airways' ash cloud, strikes toll tots up to UKpound250M

British Airways today revealed the full UKpound250 million cost of its "perfect storm" spring when millions of passengers were grounded by the ash cloud and cabin-crew strikes. The airline said the two sets of ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-07-30T20:51:36Z)

BA cabin crew reject company's latest offer

LONDON— The union representing British Airways cabin crew said Tuesday that its members have rejected the company's latest offer over pay and working conditions. British Airways and Unite, which represents ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-20T16:45:45Z)

Jets give coach Ryan 2-year extension, sign GM Tannenbaum to 5-year deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-30T19:04:13Z)

Rangers, ChiSox, Jays make deals as deadline looms

The Texas Rangers have added some depth on the infield, acquiring Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman, and the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays also made moves Friday as Saturday's trade deadline ... (Source: Covers.com 2010-07-30T22:38:58Z)

RSL tries to rebound from rare loss

SANDY, Utah (ABC 4 Sports) - Coming off their first loss in nearly three months, Real Salt Lake is back on the pitch Saturday night when they host Chivas USA at Rio Tinto Stadium. After having their franchise record 10 ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-07-22T23:38:34Z)

Roy Oswalt agrees to trade to Phillies

Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-30T04:16:36Z)

Union representing British Airways cabin crew says members reject company's offer

LONDON (AP) — The union representing British Airways cabin crew said Tuesday that its members have rejected the company's latest offer over pay and working conditions. British Airways and Unite, which ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-20T15:55:39Z)

Jets coach, GM get new deals

NEW YORK — Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum will be together at least five more years, hoping to deliver the New York Jets a Super Bowl. The Jets signed the bold and brash Ryan to a two-year contract extension ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-07-31T04:58:21Z)

White accuses Perry of using tax dollars to reward businessman tied to land deal

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White accused Gov. Rick Perry on Friday of trying to fast-track tax dollars for economic development to help a businessman with ties to a land deal that made Perry hundreds of ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-30T23:50:33Z)

Chivas USA-Real Salt Lake Preview

Real Salt Lake is hoping for a quick recovery after having its 10-game unbeaten streak end. Salt Lake looks to extend its home unbeaten streak to 19 matches Saturday night when it takes on Western Conference ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-23T16:20:43Z)

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