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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 3:40 am

Reitz Four fined over video furore

Four white South African men reached a deal on Wednesday to pay fines for making a video showing elderly black cleaners being humiliated, including by drinking what was apparently urine-tainted soup. The video shot by ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-07-28T21:58:23Z)

Judge refuses to block Aqueduct 'racino' deal

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) - A state judge has refused to block the state Lottery Division from awarding a contract to a Malaysia-based company to operate 4,500 electronic slot machines at the Aqueduct racetrack ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-29T18:36:46Z)

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)

Report: Oswalt going to Phillies

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros reportedly have a deal in place to send starting pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies. FOX 26 in Houston reports the only thing standing in the way is for the right-hander to ... (Source: Canoe 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

BP speeds $20 billion asset sale to boost Gulf relief funds

British energy giant BP is speeding up the sale of up to 20 billion dollars (15.5 billion euros) of assets in a bid to boost funds after the Gulf oil spill, the Financial Times reported Friday. The company is finalising ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-14T23:55:13Z)

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)

Judge Refuses to Block Aqueduct 'Racino' Deal

A state judge has refused to block the state Lottery Division from awarding a contract to a Malaysia-based company to operate 4,500 electronic slot machines at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens. Video slot ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-07-29T18:36:46Z)

Four white S.Africans fined for racism

Four white South African men were each fined $US2700 ($A2996.84) on Friday for humiliating five black housekeepers in a video against racial integration at their former university. The 20,000-rand fine was higher than ... (Source: WA today 2010-07-30T10:07:21Z)

Report: Astros have deal in place to send Oswalt to Phillies

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros reportedly have a deal in place to send starting pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies. FOX 26 in Houston reports the only thing standing in the way is for the ... (Source: TSN 2010-07-29T05:07:53Z)

US gas stations: Stay BP and its tainted image since Gulf oil spill or change name to ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP gas station owners across the country are divided over whether the oil giant stained by its handling of the Gulf spill should rebrand U.S. outlets as Amoco or another name as part of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-30T07:29:52Z)

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)

AMN Healthcare to acquire Nursefinders

AMN Healthcare Services Inc. announced July 28 plans to acquire Nursefinders Inc. of Arlington in a deal valued at about $220 million. According to a press release from AMN Healthcare, the transaction, which is expected ... (Source: Fort Worth Business Press 2010-07-29T22:04:22Z)

Philadelphia now armed after Roy Oswalt deal

W ith the trade deadline set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Philadelphia Phillies made the boldest move yet, getting right-hander Roy Oswalt and about $11 million from the Houston Astros for pitcher J.A. Happ and two speedy ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-30T09:53:02Z)

Judge expected to rule on Aqueduct 'racino' deal

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge on Thursday paved the way for a Malaysia-based company to get a contract to build and operate video slot machines at Aqueduct racetrack in New York City, a project ... (Source: Artesia Daily News 2010-07-29T19:26:53Z)

Nursefinders to be acquired for $220M

Arlington-based Nursefinders has inked a deal to be acquired by health care staffing firm AMN Healthcare Services for approximately $220 million, the companies said Wednesday. Nursefinders, which does business ... (Source: Dallas Business Journal 2010-07-28T22:12:42Z)

Packers have some holes to fill in training camp

Was Packers' second-ranked defense misleading? Green Bay gave up just 201 passing yards per game last season, but Brett Favre (two games), Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Palmer combined for 13 touchdown passes ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-28T20:53:58Z)

Packers sign Neal, only Bulaga left

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers signed second-round pick Mike Neal on Monday, leaving only first-rounder Bryan Bulaga unsigned from April's draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Neal is a ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-26T22:58:02Z)

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)

Reports: Astros have deal in place to send Oswalt to Phillies

Houston, TX — The Houston Astros reportedly have a deal in place to send starting pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies . FOX 26 in Houston reports the only thing standing in the way is for the ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-29T10:22:51Z)

Phils get Oswalt for Happ, two prospects

PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Halladay could not hide his smile. He learned Thursday the Phillies had acquired Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt for left-hander J.A. Happ, outfield prospect Anthony Gose and infield prospect ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-07-30T06:25:27Z)

Dudley to outline BP plans to help Gulf recover

FILE - In this May 28, 2010 photo, BP CEO Tony Hayward is aboard the Discover Enterprise drill ship during recovery operations in the Gulf of Mexico, south of Venice, La. Hayward, who became the face of BP's flailing ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-30T09:53:02Z)

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)

Navistar steps up Ill. relocation push

FORT WAYNE – Navistar International Corp. is once again engaged in serious discussions with Illinois and Lisle, Ill., officials to consolidate its operations there. The consolidation project's leader hopes a deal ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-29T08:56:57Z)

South Africans fined for racist video

JOHANNESBURG - Four white South African men reached a deal on Wednesday to pay fines for making a video showing elderly black cleaners being humiliated, including by drinking what was apparently urine-tainted soup. The ... (Source: CNEWS 2010-07-28T18:02:10Z)

"I Don't Think They Like Us"

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - The leader of UAW Local 2911 is not pleased with Navistar executives and according to him, they aren't happy with the union. "I don't think they like us," said 2911 ... (Source: Indiana's News Center 2010-07-29T21:57:12Z)

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)

AMN Healthcare to Acquire Medfinders

SAN DIEGO , July 28 -- AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AHS), the nation's largest healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the parent company of ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-28T20:11:01Z)

Navistar decision could be known within a month

A top Navistar executive said the company expects to know within a month whether it can work out a deal to move its headquarters to Lisle, Ill., and consolidate much of its Fort Wayne operation there. Don Sharp, chief ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-07-29T10:22:51Z)

Packers sign second-round pick Neal; Bulaga still without deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers signed second-round draft pick Mike Neal on Monday, leaving first-rounder Bryan Bulaga as the team's only 2010 selection without a contract. Terms of Neal's deal weren't ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-27T00:02:27Z)

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)

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