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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 12:40 am

BlackBerry Bold 9780 on video running OS 6

RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9780 has been caught on camera again, running OS 6. This is the first time the new OS has been captured running on something other than the BlackBerry 9800 slider or the 9670 clamshell device ... (Source: Know Your Mobile 2010-07-30T07:15:33Z)

GM To Offer Stock To Public

United Auto Workers President Bob King says that General Motors Co. will file paperwork in mid-August to start the process of selling stock to the public. King says the paperwork will be filed with the U.S. Securities ... (Source: WLNS 2010-07-29T20:52:47Z)

British leader growing blunt

LONDON – In just a few days, new Prime Minister David Cameron has openly declared Britain is no more than the "junior partner" of the U.S.; irritated Israelis by calling Gaza a prison camp; and enraged Pakistanis ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-30T07:01:14Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With The Denver Broncos, $33 Million Deal

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos agreed to terms of a five-year, $33 million deal, including $8.7 million guaranteed. Tim Tebow was the 25th selection of the 2010 NFL Draft. The 25th selection of the 2009 NFL Draft ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T04:52:23Z)

Cameron's Turkey remarks shake up British diplomacy

At 43, Cameron is the youngest British prime minister in nearly two centuries and has been in office since May. He angered Israel by saying in Turkey that Gaza was a "prison camp" and went on to draw the ire of those ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-07-30T02:14:54Z)

Report: Knicks may land Blazer

The Knicks are one of three teams in the running to acquire guard Rudy Fernandez from the Trail Blazers, The Oregonian reported yesterday. The 6-foot-6 Spaniard and his agent have requested a trade, and the team had ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-29T13:50:27Z)

CVS Caremark announces multibillion deal with Aetna, says profit slid 7 percent in ...

NEW YORK (AP) — CVS Caremark Corp. Wednesday reported weaker quarterly earnings and lowered its profit forecast, but shares rose as investors approved of a large pharmacy benefit management services contract struck ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-28T17:26:23Z)

Tour de France Winner Alberto Contador to Leave Astana Team, AP Reports

Alberto Contador, who's won the Tour de France for the third time in four years, will leave his Astana cycling team at the end of this season after rejecting an offer to extend his contract, the Associated ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T13:01:31Z)

Tour winner Contador to leave Astana

MADRID (AFP) – Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will leave Astana at the end of this season after he rejected the team's offer to extend his contract, the Spaniard's spokesman announced on Wednesday. ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T12:40:03Z)

Daniel Craig signs on for 'Dragon Tattoo'

LOS ANGELES — Daniel Craig has a new mission. The current star of the James Bond films has signed on for the English-language remake of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Distributor Sony Pictures confirmed that ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-07-29T10:58:39Z)

Minnesota Twins acquire closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa. The Twins say they will also receive cash from the Nationals ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2010-07-30T04:23:45Z)

UPDATE 2-Sony shares jump on outlook hike, Q1 profit

* Shares up 3.3 pct after hitting about 2-month intraday high * Lifts annual outlook and posts surprise Q1 profit * Demand booming for Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 * Sales growing in developing markets * Strong yen, tough ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-30T04:16:36Z)

Twins aquire All-Star closer Matt Capps from Washington

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins made a deal Thursday night in advance of Friday night's trade deadline. The team announced they acquired closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals in exchange for ... (Source: KARE 2010-07-30T02:50:42Z)

Sony shares jump on outlook hike, Q1 profit

TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Sony Corp shares jumped more than 3 percent and briefly hit their their highest intraday level in nearly two months after the company lifted its annual outlook on booming demand for its Bravia ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-30T04:23:45Z)

GM may file IPO in August, union chief says

President Bob King said GM would file the paperwork, called a registration statement, along with its second-quarter earnings. King made the announcement in a statement touting the union's cooperation in the turnaround of ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

Twins deal top catching propect to pick up closer Matt Capps from Nationals

In the middle of another tight division race, the Minnesota Twins acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals late Thursday night for prized catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-30T04:09:26Z)

Daniel Craig Confirmed for David Fincher's "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"

Daniel Craig has officially signed on to play journalist Mikael Blomkvist in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," a deal which includes options for two sequels based on "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-07-27T12:55:33Z)

Aetna, Caremark Agree To 12-Year Deal

Aetna and CVS Caremark have entered into a 12-year contract to administer the Hartford health insurer's pharmacy drug program. The deal will mean lower-prices for Aetna's corporate customers, which could then ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-29T15:59:17Z)

Contador leaving Astana

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has decided to leave the Astana cycling team. The Spaniard captured his second straight title at cycling's most prestigious event last weekend for the Astana ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-07-28T19:28:04Z)

BlackBerry Storm 3 to Offer Wi-Fi Hotspot, 5 Megapixel Camera?

After a lot of talk about a new BlackBerry Storm , we're starting to see something at least half-way concrete. If you relax your eyes and squint a bit while staring at this leaked slide, first you'll see a ... (Source: Intomobile.com 2010-07-20T14:29:45Z)

Nothing Like BlackBerry Bold 9700 Deals

BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a fantabulous handset which is loaded with all the latest softwares and features. The gadget has a beautiful out look and measures 109 x 60 x 14 mm. It becomes very user friendly with full QWERTY ... (Source: UK Press Releases (press release) 2010-07-20T08:17:31Z)

Tim Tebow Agrees To 5 year, $33 million Broncos Deal

Denver -- Tim Tebow has agreed to a 5 year, $33 million deal with the Denver Broncos, the NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The rookie quarterback's contract includes $8.7 million guaranteed ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-07-29T22:47:19Z)

Aetna, CVS Caremark Agree To 12-Year Deal

Aetna and CVS Caremark have entered into a 12-year contract to administer the Hartford health insurer's pharmacy drug program. It means lower-priced prescriptions for customers when they use CVS pharmacies. "They also ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-07-29T11:55:55Z)

Kurdish rebels offer to disarm for rights in Turkey

LONDON (AFP) – The leader of a separatist Kurdish rebel group which has been locked in a guerrilla war against Turkey has said his fighters will disarm if Ankara meets certain conditions, in a BBC interview ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-21T03:01:22Z)

Daniel Craig Confirmed for Dragon Tattoo and Sequels

ComingSoon.net has confirmed that Daniel Craig will star in David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , based on Stieg Larsson's posthumously published crime thriller trilogy, "The Millennium Series." The deal ... (Source: Coming Soon! 2010-07-26T20:13:23Z)

Obama tour aims to tout Motor City success story

DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) – President Barack Obama visits Detroit Friday to tout the motor industry's rebirth as proof that his economic policies are working. Obama -- with an eye firmly on low approval ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T06:32:36Z)

Fre Sony PS3 Slim Deals - Sony PS 3 Mobile Phone free Gifts

2010-07-22 12:32:18 - Sony PS3 Slim is absolutely superb and is a more advanced gaming console that can change the way you play games. Hence, you can fill extra fun in the life through it. Sony PS3 Slim is the little ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-22T10:31:09Z)

Report: Trail Blazers Look To Deal Rudy Fernandez

Portland, OR, United States (AHN) - The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly exploring trade options for Rudy Fernandez. The Blazers are talking to three Eastern Conference teams interested in the Spanish swingman ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-07-29T18:00:59Z)

Report: Boston a trade option for Fernandez

The last two items on Celtics president Danny Ainge's check list are a big man and a shooter, and while the free agent market for marksmen is slim, the buzz coming out of Portland according to Jason Quick of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-29T06:33:47Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With Denver Broncos [NFL]

Tim Tebow is officially a member of the Denver Broncos. Tebow who was the 25th pick in the NFL draft has agreed to a 5-year, $11 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. This leaves 22nd pick Demaryius Thomas ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T00:06:03Z)

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