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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 2:12 pm

Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

W ASHINGTON — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Coyotes lose Matthew Lombardi, pick up Ray Whitney

The Phoenix Coyotes are always looking for bargains, and general manager Don Maloney believes he found one in Ray Whitney. The Coyotes, under budget restrictions because they still are owned by the NHL, signed the 38 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Gov has bill making apple cider NH drink

CONCORD, N.H. -- Apple cider could soon be named New Hampshire's state drink. Gov. John Lynch has a bill designating apple cider as the state drink after it won out over milk. A lawmaker introduced the bill after Jaffrey Grade School students contacted her. Later, Gilford Elementary School students ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-04T12:39:53Z)

South African unions call off strike at Eskom

South African unions said on Sunday they had called off a planned strike at the power utility Eskom after receiving a higher wage offer, ending concern about power supplies during the football World Cup. Widespread power cuts could also have dented manufacturing and mining companies' output in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-04T14:27:15Z)

Google muscles into travel market, buys airfare search firm

SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc . plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-02T08:38:52Z)

Essay: Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

FILE - This undated file image taken from the Russian social networking website "Odnoklassniki", or Classmates, shows a woman journalists have identified as Anna Chapman, an alleged deep-cover Russian agent, who appeared at a New York federal court hearing June 28, 2010, after her arrest. Chapman ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

NH parks offer weekly guided hikes, tours

CONCORD, N.H. -- Six of New Hampshire's state parks are offering special programs this summer aimed at connecting participants with nature. "Discover the Power of Parks!" started this week at Bear Brook, Pawtuckaway, Greenfield, Monadnock, White Lake and Franconia Notch state parks. Throughout the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-03T13:24:01Z)

Hawks expect Johnson to accept contract offer

The person said the Hawks expect Johnson to accept their six-year contract offer, which is expected to be worth about $121 million when the NBA sets the salary cap next week. The person did not want to be identified because the Hawks are not commenting on the details of their negotiations with ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo is a Father: Posts His News on Facebook

Cristiano Ronaldo is the well-known captain for the Portuguese national soccer team, which lost 1 to 0 to the national Spanish team in the World Cup on Tuesday. As of Sunday, however, Ronaldo will be known as someone ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-04T20:03:41Z)

Former Wild D Scott signs deal with Blackhawks

CHICAGO — The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract. The 6-foot-8, 258-pound Scott played in 51 games for the Minnesota Wild last season with a goal and an assist, along with 90 penalty minutes. He played 20 games for the Wild ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-07-02T22:50:42Z)

Blackhawks Sign Defenseman John Scott

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract. Scott, 27, has appeared in 71 games with the Minnesota Wild over parts of the last two seasons, recording 111 penalty minutes and three points (G, 2A). The 6-foot-8, 258 pound, blueliner appeared in a career-high 51 ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-07-03T13:38:20Z)

UPDATE: Google To Acquire ITA Software For $700 Million

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire flight information software company ITA Software Inc. for $700 million, a deal the Internet search giant said will offer its users more online flight ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T21:40:18Z)

Coyotes sign free-agent centre Andrew Ebbett, re-sign Sami Lepisto and Al Montoya

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed defenceman Sami Lepisto and goaltender Al Montoya to one-year contracts Friday and also signed free-agent centre Andrew Ebbett to a one-year deal. The 25-year-old Lepisto had one goal and 10 assists in 66 games last season, his first with the Coyotes. The 25 ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-02T22:36:23Z)

SAfrica unions call off planned strike at Eskom

JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - South African unions said they had called off a planned strike at the power utility Eskom on Sunday after receiving a higher wage offer, ending concern about power supplies during the football World Cup. Widespread power cuts could also have dented manufacturing and ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-04T13:22:50Z)

Original Old School: City Slicker

You stand next to Wale "Clyde" Frazier and you feel underdressed. No matter who you are or what you're wearing, it's not going to match Clyde's sartorial splendor. Sitting in a conference room in the bowels of Madison Square Garden a few hours before tip-off of a Knicks game, Frazier is ... (Source: SLAM 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Lee Has 'Great Visit' With Timberwolves

David Lee visited with the Timberwolves on Saturday and agent Mark Bartelstein came away very impressed with the presentation. Bartelstein said his client "had a great visit" and was "really impressed" by the pitch put on by team president David Kahn, coach Kurt Rambis and the rest of the ... (Source: RealGM 2010-07-04T12:32:43Z)

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is a dad

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, warms up during a training session at the Athlone stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Monday, June 28 2010. Portugal will play Spain Tuesday in a soccer World Cup round of 16 match. It's a ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-07-04T19:27:54Z)

Phoenix Coyotes sign Ebbett, re-sign Lepisto, Montoya

The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed defenseman Sami Lepisto and goaltender Al Montoya to one-year contracts Friday and also signed free-agent center Andrew Ebbett to a one-year deal. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Lepisto had one goal and 10 assists in 66 games last season, his ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-03T04:05:40Z)

NH gov has bill on desk to ban dog racing

CONCORD, N.H. -- Gov. John Lynch has until Thursday to act on bill to ban live dog racing in New Hampshire. The state's two remaining dog tracks currently don't conduct live greyhound racing and instead provide simulcasts of races held elsewhere. The bill would eliminate the tracks' option of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-04T13:01:21Z)

Blackhawks sign Wild defenseman John Scott

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract. The 6-foot-8, 258-pound Scott played in 51 games for the Minnesota Wild last season with a goal and an assist, along with 90 penalty minutes. He played 20 games for the ... (Source: KTTC 2010-07-03T16:30:08Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Has a Son with an American Woman

Soccer stud Christiano Ronaldo plays for the Real Madrid. He was the captain for the Portugal games during the 2010 World Cup, notes Reuters. He had a lot of media attention during the World Cup. Cristiano is not only a ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-04T20:10:51Z)

Timberwolves agree on deal with Milicic

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than five months ago, Darko Milicic was done with the NBA. Carrying the label of one of the biggest busts in draft history, the former No. 2 overall draft pick who was taken ahead of Carmelo ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-07-01T21:11:40Z)

Spy arrests offer a bit of Cold War nostalgia

WASHINGTON — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-04T02:31:25Z)

Mideast investors eyeing possible deal with BP as oil giant seeks major funding ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — BP may look to sovereign wealth funds, including in the oil-rich Middle East, to fend off takeover bids amid mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, according to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-04T16:43:15Z)

I'm back talking MLB- Strasburg, NBA & NHL- Caps

It has been a few months since I decided to write an entry, a pause fueled by excessive work and disappointment by TSN (fantasy sport decision) and the Capitals playoff "performance." Well, I am taking a weekend off (sort of) and I have decided to put a toe back in the water...hope it is worth the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-03T19:14:46Z)

Agent: Wolves, Milicic agree to deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed with free agent Darko Milicic on a four-year deal Thursday. The contract is worth $20 million and the fourth year is only partially guaranteed. The Timberwolves declined comment on the deal, which cannot become official until July 8. "Minnesota, from the moment ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T21:18:50Z)

UPDATE 2-South African unions call off strike at Eskom

JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - South African unions said on Sunday they had called off a planned strike at the power utility Eskom after receiving a higher wage offer, ending concern about power supplies during the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-04T13:51:27Z)

Mideast investors eyeing possible deal with BP as oil giant seeks major funding, reports say

BP may look to sovereign wealth funds, including in the oil-rich Middle East, to fend off takeover bids amid mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, according to reports published Sunday. The National, an Emirati newspaper, cited unnamed "informed sources" in the region saying that ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-04T16:14:37Z)

Mideast Investors Reportedly Eyeing BP

(AP) BP may be looking to sovereign wealth funds in the oil-rich Middle East to fend off takeover bids amid mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, according to reports published Sunday. The National ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-04T20:53:48Z)

Flying high: Google hopes to steer more airline bookings with $700M purchase of ITA Software

SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T22:01:47Z)

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