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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 7:40 pm

Amazon redesigns Kindle

SEATTLE -- Amid growing competition from Apple's iPad and other e-readers, Amazon.com is launching a redesigned Kindle that's smaller, faster and has Wi-Fi and twice the battery life. The $189 price and 6-inch ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies from Houston Astros: 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 2010-07-30T22:24:39Z)

Mass. House, Senate leaders agree to compromise on casino bill; Gov. Patrick ...

BOSTON (AP) — House and Senate leaders have agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the bill. The bill ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-30T23:36:14Z)

Amazon lands anti-iPad Kindle deals, sees tablets as future

Amazon on the same day as it posted financial results obtained a potentially key book deal in its escalating wars with Apple and Barnes & Noble. The online retailer has bypassed publishers entirely and agreed ... (Source: Electronista 2010-07-22T21:44:02Z)

Jets extend Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

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: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Rangers auction to proceed as planned

FORT WORTH, Texas — A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have canceled next week's auction ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-07-30T20:58:45Z)

India inks Hawk deal with Britain

NEW DELHI, July 30 (UPI) -- Britain's biggest defense manufacturer, BAE Systems, has inked a $784 million deal for the sale of 57 Hawk jet trainers to India. The deal was announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron ... (Source: United Press International 2010-07-30T21:20:14Z)

Chinalco, Rio Tinto Ink Deal on Iron-Ore Project

BEIJING—Chinese state-owned company Aluminum Corp. of China, or Chinalco, and Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto PLC sealed a deal on the joint development of an iron-ore project in Guinea. Under the deal ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-29T18:29:37Z)

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders Friday agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the measure. The bill would authorize ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T23:43:24Z)

Toshiba Q1 profit surges as Japan chipmakers rebound

By Sachi Izumi TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese chipmakers Toshiba <6502.T>, Renesas Electronics <6723.T> and Elpida Memory <6665.T> reported improved quarterly earnings as robust global sales of smartphones and other consumer ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T06:55:16Z)

Gorman: Steelers' offense has its share of problems

After an off-season that created an aversion to diversions, the Steelers report to training camp today at St. Vincent College in the hopes that they can finally focus on football. Truth be told, they could use another ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-30T18:49:54Z)

Chinese Government Greenlights Geely-Volvo Sale

China's Ministry of Commerce and its National Development and Reform Commission has signed off on a deal that will let Chinese carmaker Geely to purchase Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion. "We have received ... (Source: AutoGuide.com 2010-07-30T21:34:33Z)

Softbank profits fall in April-June on heavy taxes

Softbank Corp., which runs the only Japanese mobile carrier to offer the iPhone and iPad, said Thursday the popular products drove its strong performance last quarter, but its net profit fell 29 percent due to a tax hit ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T09:54:13Z)

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! 2010-07-30T19:32:51Z)

Japan's Sharp sees profits recover in April-June on strong LCD TV, panel sales, cost ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Sharp Corp. , one of the world's largest producers of LCD TVs and panels, booked a profit last quarter, rebounding from big losses a year earlier as sales recovered and deep cost cutting ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-29T07:09:35Z)

Lawmakers Scramble To Finish Casino Bill

BOSTON — Governor Deval Patrick and State House leaders are negotiating behind close doors this afternoon on a final agreement to expand gambling in Massachusetts. The legislative session is supposed to end ... (Source: WBUR 2010-07-30T21:27:23Z)

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)

Maurkice Pouncey Signs Five-Year Deal

LATROBE, Pa. | First-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey had a five-year contract waiting for him at the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp. Plus an early morning wakeup call. Pouncey, the former Lakeland High and ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-31T01:52:15Z)

Judge rejects higher offer from MLB's preferred buyer of Texas Rangers; auction will ...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The auction to sell the Texas Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer. The court-appointed restructuring ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

British official: India agrees to buy 57 Hawk jets worth about $800 million from ...

NEW DELHI (AP) - A British official says India has agreed to buy 57 more Hawk training jets from Britain in a deal worth about $800 million. The agreement was signed during a three-day visit to India by ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-28T10:52:40Z)

Jets extend coach Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

The team announced both deals Friday, two days before it reports for training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Tannenbaum's deal was signed last month. The bold and brash Ryan receives his extension after just one season ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

Amazon Kindle sales defy iPad by rising each month in Q2

(07-19) 23:28 PDT -- Predictions for the Kindle's death at the hands of the iPad appear to have been premature as Amazon on Monday reported strong growth in sales of its popular e-reader after dropping the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-20T11:16:29Z)

Texas Rangers May File Motion Under Seal to Aid Settlement in Sale Dispute

The Texas Rangers, the bankrupt Major League Baseball club, won court permission to file a motion under seal that the team said will help settle some disputes in its Chapter 11 case. The motion asks the court ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

British PM pitches for jobs, trade in India

BANGALORE, India (AFP) – British Prime Minister David Cameron kicked off a much-hyped visit to India Wednesday, pitching for investment and open trade to boost Britain's fragile post-recession recovery. In a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T14:05:57Z)

Chalco shares surge on Rio Tinto iron-ore deal

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Aluminum Corp. of China soared in Shanghai and Hong Kong on Friday after the metals company announced a $1.35 billion agreement to buy a large stake in Rio Tinto's Simandou iron-ore ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-30T02:57:51Z)

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)

China OKs Volvo sale to Geely

BEIJING (AP) — Geely Holding Group has Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce Ministry said yesterday. Commerce officials approved the $1.8 billion deal Monday ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-30T19:25:42Z)

Geely Gets Approval to Acquire Volvo

BEIJING–Chinese auto maker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has been given government approval to move ahead with a deal to acquire Volvo, a Swedish maker of upscale passenger cars, from Ford Motor Co. The ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-29T18:22:27Z)

Rio Tinto, Chinalco Unit Ink Binding Deal For Simandou Iron Ore Project JV - Quick ...

(RTTNews) - Rio Tinto (RTP: News ,RIO.L: News ,RTPPF.PK: News ) and Chinalco's subsidiary Chalco signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture or JV covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-29T08:28:19Z)

Pouncey agrees to deal with Steelers, who will put him to work

LATROBE, Pa. -- First-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey had a five-year contract waiting for him at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Plus an early morning wake-up call. Pouncey, the former star center at ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-31T01:09:18Z)

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