Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 5:39 am

Panel accuses Rangel

WASHINGTON – 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 ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-30T07:44:11Z)

Disney reaches deal for Miramax

At long last, the Walt Disney Co. has reached a deal to sell Miramax Films to an investor group led by construction magnate Ron Tutor and Colony Capital. Deal calls for the Filmyard Holdings to pay more than $ ... (Source: Variety 2010-07-30T06:03:58Z)

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)

Charles Rangel to Face Public Trial on House Ethics Violations

A House panel investigating alleged ethics violations by New York Rep. Charles Rangel today moved forward with its case, setting the stage for the first public trial of a House member since 2002. Jon Karl on ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-30T10:57:27Z)

Goldman Sachs Bans Dirty Words in All Employee E-Mail

There will never be another sh---y deal at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The New York company is telling employees that they will no longer be able to get away with profanity in electronic messages. That means all ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-29T17:03:43Z)

Goldman Sachs Bans Profanity In Emails -- No More 'Sh--ty Deals'

Goldman Sachs workers beware: expletives, like those used referring to certain now infamous mortgage deals, are no longer allowed in emails. The Wall Street Journal reports this morning that, following the lead of ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Tim Tebow agrees to a contract with Denver Broncos

Tim Tebow agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday. The deal for the 25th overall draft pick is for five years with $8.7 million guaranteed and a $11. 25 million base value and worth a maximum ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T09:10:05Z)

LaMarr Woodley feels frustration over lack of new deal with Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Saginaw High star LaMarr Woodley has played the part as a perfect teammate and player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the frustration over the lack of a new contract is beginning to wear on the all-pro ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-21T02:39:54Z)

Ellen Degeneres Leaves American Idol: J-Lo, Diddy, Isaak and Michaels could be new ...

Simon Cowell has left and now Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol. She was by far the nicest but most awkward judge on the ratings giant. Ellen is leaving American Idol after just one season! She was ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T06:46:55Z)

NFL: Steelers Sign Jason Worilds to Four Year Deal

From the NFL Network, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and profootballtalk.com comes breaking word that the Steelers have signed second round draft pick Jason Worilds to a four year contract. Worilds was drafted with the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T16:13:36Z)

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)

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)

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 2010-07-30T10:07:21Z)

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)

Beijing Zeefer: Household Audio Equipment Mfg. Industry in China on reports-research ...

2010-07-30 12:49:45 - Beijing Zeefer Consulting Ltd. has published a new research report called China Household Audio Equipment Mfg. Industry Profile. This report provides key data and concise analyses, presents a ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-30T10:50:18Z)

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)

Beijing Zeefer: Household Audio Equipment Mfg. Industry in China

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2010 – This report provides key data and concise analyses, presents a comparative analysis on the development of household audio equipment mfg. industry in 31 provincial regions and 20 ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-07-30T10:43:08Z)

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) Annnounces $660M Sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) announced today the sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings LLC for over $660 million subject to certain adjustments. Partners in Filmyard include Los Angeles businessmen Ron Tutor ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-30T11:33:15Z)

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)

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)

Baidu Seeks Android Deal, China Listing

BEIJING—Chinese Internet search giant Baidu Inc. is gearing for a battle on rival Google Inc.'s own turf: Phones that use Google's Android operating system. The Beijing-based company is in talks with mobile ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-22T23:52:53Z)

UPDATE: Report: Roy Oswalt approves trade to Phillies

Philly.com reports that Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive the no-trade clause in his contract and be traded to the Phillies. Former Phils and current Astros GM Ed Wade is reportedly waiting ... (Source: BucksLocalNews.com 2010-07-30T11:26:05Z)

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)

Tebow Watch: Done deal

The two sides were making major progress earlier Thursday afternoon and apparently the deal is sealed. Denver's rookies began camp Wednesday. Tebow's two competitors at quarterback – starter Kyle Orton ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-29T23:01:38Z)

Microsoft touts cloud computing customers

REDMOND, Wash.--Aiming to show it is still winning customers against Google, Microsoft on Thursday announced deals to provide hosted e-mail and portal software to three big corporate customers. The software ... (Source: CNET News 2010-07-29T12:53:11Z)

Goldman Cleans Up Its E-Mails, Darn It

Well gosh darn it, there's to be no more swearing at Goldman Sachs ! The investment bank has issued an edict that e-mailed profanity is no longer permitted, meaning all 34,000 of Goldman's employees are ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-29T14:04:46Z)

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)

Big Ben not Steelers' only worry as they prepare to kick off camp

PITTSBURGH -- Now that the Steelers have Ben Roethlisberger back, at least for training camp, they have another problem with the quarterback whose offseason missteps repeatedly overshadow all that he ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-29T22:40:09Z)

Cloud Awakens Microsoft's Server and Tools Giant

REDMOND, Wash. -- Has the cloud awakened a sleeping giant at Microsoft? Well, as quiet at it is kept, Microsoft's strong, steady and increasingly effective Server and Tools Business has crept into the limelight as one ... (Source: eWeek 2010-07-30T02:50:42Z)

Broncos sign Tebow

The Broncos announced they signed first-round pick Tim Tebow on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not released. Tebow, the 25th overall pick in this year's draft, missed the first two practices of training camp ... (Source: Pro Football Weekly 2010-07-29T22:33:00Z)

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