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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 2:39 am

Bangladesh garment workers reject new wage rates

Thousands of garment workers unhappy over their wages rampaged through central Dhaka on Friday, clashing with police who used tear gas and batons to clear the streets. The protesters smashed vehicles and blocked traffic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T09:02:56Z)

ME: NY mother's death in SI fire ruled suicide

The medical examiner has ruled that the death of a mother who died in a fire with her four children in New York City's Staten Island was a suicide. Spokesman Ellen Borakove said Thursday that autopsy results ... (Source: Post-Star 2010-07-29T15:37:49Z)

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)

With Ellen Degeneres Gone from American Idol, Will They Replace Her or Return to 3 ...

New American Idol Judge Ellen Degeneres Not Taking Simon Cowell's Depart... Ellen Degeneres, recent winner of the People's Choice Award for Favorite Talk Show Host and new American Idol judge, told ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

Mother's death is ruled a suicide in fire in NYC that also killed her 4 children

NEW YORK - The New York City medical examiner has ruled that the death of a mother who died in a fire with her four children on Staten Island was a suicide. Spokesman Ellen Borakove said Thursday that autopsy ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

Ellen DeGeneres Quits After One Season On American Idol

Simon Cowell has gone and so too has Ellen DeGeneres . The television talk show queen is leaving American Idol after one season as judge on the hit Fox TV singing contest, RadarOnline.com has confirmed. "I ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-07-30T04:09:26Z)

Lawyers for Rep. Charles Rangel, House ethics committee reach deal, but panel itself ...

LARRY MARGASAK and LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON -- People familiar with the talks say representatives of New York Democrat Charles Rangel and lawyers for the House ethics committee have ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

Ellen Degeneres Out as American Idol Judge After Just One Season

Who's Going to Replace Her? for that Matter, Who's Going to Replace Simon Cowell? But didn't Ellen Degeneres sign a five-year contract with American Idol ? She did, which means that either she decided to leave ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-30T03:55:07Z)

House ethics panel charges Rangel on 13 counts

House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-30T08:34:18Z)

Cowboys' Dez Bryant will catch passes, not carry pads

SAN ANTONIO — Dallas Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant said he is in training camp to catch passes, not carry somebody else's shoulder pads after practice. When receiver Roy Williams handed his pads to ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-07-26T11:30:50Z)

Dhaka, Delhi join global move to save tigers

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may attend the meeting of the Tiger Range Countries (TRC) - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam, The ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-07-30T09:17:15Z)

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)

Disney sells Miramax to investor for US$660 million

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Walt Disney Co. says it will sell Miramax Films to an investor group for about US$660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. The New ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-30T09:24:24Z)

Bangladesh signs power transmission deal with India

AFP – A solar panel is seen at a house on the outskirts of Dhaka. Energy-hungry Bangladesh will begin importing … 5 mins ago DHAKA (AFP) – Energy-hungry Bangladesh will begin importing power from India ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T07:54:54Z)

Satellite L655D-S5076RD Notebook

The HP OfficeJet Pro helps you create professional quality marketing materials for 50% less cost per page than laser! Put the OfficeJet Pro to work for your business and save! Save now with the best deals from CDW Save ... (Source: NotebookReview.com 2010-07-24T12:09:00Z)

Dez Bryant Signing is Big for the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are the first NFL team to lock up its first round pick. The Cowboys have signed Oklahoma State product Dez Bryant to a five-year, $11.8 million deal, with some undisclosed performance-based incentives ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-23T19:41:09Z)

Hess to buy American Oil & Gas in all-stock deal worth about $450 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Hess Corp. on Wednesday said it will buy independent operator American Oil & Gas Inc. in an all-stock deal worth about $450 million intended to increase the company's holdings in oil fields ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-28T14:13:06Z)

Twins Acquire Matt Capps; More Trades to Come For Minnesota?

It had been reported over the last couple of days that the Minnesota Twins were looking to acquire a pitcher in order to bolster their somewhat mediocre bull-pen. It appears as though the Twins have found that man. But ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T07:44:11Z)

Mother's death in NYC fire is ruled a suicide

By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A single mother who died in a mysterious fire with her four children committed suicide and her teenage son's death was a homicide, the medical examiner ruled ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T16:42:14Z)

Toshiba Satellite M645

The Toshiba Satellite M640 and M645 offer a 14-inch laptop with solid performance and an attractive design at a modest price. The HP OfficeJet Pro helps you create professional quality marketing materials for 50% less ... (Source: NotebookReview.com 2010-07-29T20:59:56Z)

Walt Disney Co. agrees to sell Miramax Films for $660M; deal ends six-month bidding ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. says it will sell Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. The New York ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-30T08:41:27Z)

Hess buys American Oil & Gas in $450M stock deal

Hess Corp. on Wednesday said it will buy independent operator American Oil & Gas Inc. in an all-stock deal worth about $450 million intended to increase the company's holdings in oil fields in North Dakota. Hess said it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T14:13:06Z)

Lawyers for Rep. Charles Rangel, House ethics committee reach plea deal; no committee ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — People familiar with the talks say representatives of New York Democrat Charles Rangel and lawyers for the House ethics committee have reached a plea deal in his ethics case. However ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-29T20:02:40Z)

Disney sells Miramax to investor for US$660M

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about US$660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. The New York ... (Source: Am770chqr.com 2010-07-30T09:17:15Z)

Hess (HES) Acquires American Oil & Gas (AEZ) In All Stock Deal

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES ) announced a deal to acquire American Oil & Gas Inc. (AMEX: AEZ ), increasing Hess' strategic acreage position in the Bakken oil play in North Dakota by approximately 85,000 net acres. Under ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T10:52:40Z)

Inspiron 560S Desktop Computer (Intel Pentium Dual Core E5500 500GB/4GB)

The HP OfficeJet Pro helps you create professional quality marketing materials for 50% less cost per page than laser! Put the OfficeJet Pro to work for your business and save! Save now with the best deals from CDW Save ... (Source: Desktop Review 2010-07-29T10:15:42Z)

Tiff Between Cowboys Wide Receivers Roy Williams, Dez Bryant 'Not a Big Deal'

SAN ANTONIO -- Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams can't even get his 4-year-old son to carry his shoulder pads. "Man, I can't get anybody to carry them," Williams joked Monday. "I'm mad at him too." A ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-27T22:56:51Z)

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)

Tim Tebow, 2007 Heisman Trophy Winner, Agrees to Terms With Denver Broncos

Tim Tebow , the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, signed with the Denver Broncos in time for the National Football League team's training camp. The Broncos didn't disclose terms in announcing the deal on their ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-30T05:13:52Z)

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)

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