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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 12:12 pm

Baby Steps to Global Role for Renminbi

BEIJING — Each journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Yet for the trek to turn the renminbi into a global currency, China is only just lacing up its boots. According to this skeptical line of thinking, it will take Beijing a generation to make the renminbi a fully convertible ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-05T15:01:51Z)

Soccernet World Cup Podcast

LATEST SHOW: With the semi final lineup confirmed as Uruguay v Holland and Germany v Spain, Jonathan Harris-Bass , Dom Raynor and Tom Adams look back at how the teams got there in an eventful round of quarter finals. With David Suarez's match-saving handball arguably the biggest incident, should the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-05T15:01:51Z)

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)

Dunga sacked as Brazil head coach

Dunga was already expected to stand down as Brazil coach after the World Cup Dunga has been sacked as Brazil coach following his country's quarter-final exit from the World Cup. A statement from the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) confirmed the former captain has been dismissed, along with his ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-07-05T10:01:12Z)

Fernando Torres Could Quit Liverpool FC for Chelsea FC or Manchester City FC

The agent of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has refused to confirm that the player will remain at Anfield next season, leading to speculation that the Spaniard could be set to move to either Chelsea or Manchester City ... (Source: Bettingpro.com 2010-07-05T12:31:32Z)

"Spy" Embarrassed Over Facebook Pics; What About Topless Ones?

Oh, Anna Chapman. Thanks to a reputation as a NYC party girl , as well as plenty of photographs on social networking sites , she has emerged as the tabloids' favorite alleged spy to write about. Which also means that her ex-husband can share topless photos of her and discuss their sex life. British ... (Source: Gothamist.com 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

Brazil not withdrawn from Iran nuclear deal - minister

Tehran, Jul 04, 2010 (BBC Monitoring via COMTEX) -- Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said on Sunday [4 July] that Brazil has not withdrawn from the nuclear fuel swap agreement known as the Tehran Declaration. On 17 May, Iran, Turkey, and Brazil signed a declaration according to which, Iran would ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-04T18:16:19Z)

Woman found living with corpses: 'Death is very hard for me to take'

In This June 25, 2010 photo, Jean Stevens, 91, holds a photograph from the 1940s of herself and her late husband, James, outside her home in Wyalusing, Pa. WYALUSING, Pa. (AP) — The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not ... (Source: Katu.com 2010-07-05T17:32:11Z)

Analysis: China makes haste slowly globalizing the yuan

Each journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Yet for the trek of turning the yuan into a global currency, China is only just lacing up its boots. According to this skeptical line of thinking, it will take Beijing a generation to make the yuan a fully convertible currency that can rub ... (Source: IBTimes 2010-07-05T16:13:26Z)

Amano hopeful of a Tehran-West deal, laments Iran leaks

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano, flatly stated in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times that a once much-touted deal between Iran and the international community on Tehran's nuclear program wasn't going to happen without big changes. The dormant ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-07-03T20:26:21Z)

Oilers sign No. 1 draft pick Hall

EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers have signed top overall draft pick Taylor Hall to a three-year, entry-level contract. Hall's deal includes the maximum base salary of $900,000 per season and could end up netting him around $3 million each year depending on how many performance bonuses he ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-05T18:22:17Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Welcomes a Son

Cristiano Ronaldo pulled a fast one on us and announced that he has become a dad. Ronaldo posted a message on his Facebook and Twitter accounts stating that some woman has given birth to his baby. "It is with great joy and emotion that I inform I have recently become father to a baby boy," he ... (Source: Hollyscoop.com 2010-07-05T01:32:58Z)

Oilers sign No. 1 draft pick Taylor Hall to three-year deal

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have signed top overall draft pick Taylor Hall to a three-year, entry-level contract. Hall's deal includes the maximum base salary of $900,000 per season and could end up netting him around $3 million each year depending on how many performance bonuses ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-05T18:22:17Z)

Woman Living With Corpses: Death Hard To Deal With

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they were already dead. Jean Stevens simply had their embalmed corpses dug up and stored them at her house ... (Source: KPIX 2010-07-05T17:25:01Z)

Ponytail for men gets the chop in Iran

AFP/Mehr News – An Iranian man gets a haircut at an official hairdressing show in Tehran, as the Islamic republic prepares … "We are happy that the Islamic republic of Iran's government has backed us in designing ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-05T17:03:33Z)

Timberwolves agree to deals with Darko Milicic, Nikola Pekovic, but lose out on Rudy Gay

The Minnesota Timberwolves wasted little time in becoming an active participant in free agency today, agreeing to one deal with center Darko Milicic and reportedly another one with center Nikola Pekovic before apparently ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-01T19:38:37Z)

Thai Banpu bids $2 bln for Australia's Centennial Coal

MELBOURNE/BANGKOK, July 5 (Reuters) - Thailand's top coal producer Banpu PCL agreed to buy Centennial Coal Co Ltd for $2 billion on Monday, gaining a long-sought Australian beachhead in Thailand's biggest overseas acquisition. The deal is the first of several expected in Australia's resources sector ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-05T10:08:22Z)

WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Widow lives with corpses ...

WYALUSING, Pa. (AP) - The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they ... (Source: WBTV 2010-07-05T17:17:52Z)

Brazil fire Dunga after early exit TVNZ

Telegraph.co.uk Brazil fire Dunga after early exit TVNZ The Brazilian Football Federation made the announcement today, that Dunga, whose side were beaten 2-1 by a plucky Dutch side on Saturday, World Cup 2010: Brazil sack coach Dunga BBC Sport World Cup 2010: Dunga dismissed by Brazil after defeat ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-07-05T17:25:01Z)

Ask Amy: Come clean about 'disgusting' habits

Dear Amy: Help! I have been dating the most wonderful man for eight months. He is the most kind, caring and loving man I have ever been with. My problem started when I sold my house and moved in with him temporarily. Since living with him, I have learned that he doesn't shower every day! He doesn't ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-07-05T14:54:42Z)

Oilers quickly sign No. 1 overall draft pick Hall

EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers have signed top overall draft pick Taylor Hall to a three-year, entry-level contract. Hall's deal includes the maximum base salary of $900,000 per season and could end up netting him around $3 million each year depending on how many performance bonuses he ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-05T18:29:27Z)

Ask Amy: Boyfriend's showering habits causing a stink

Dear Amy: Help! I have been dating the most wonderful man for eight months. He is the most kind, caring, and loving man I have ever been with. My problem started when I sold my house and moved in with him temporarily ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-05T10:22:41Z)

Ask Amy: His lack of showering could be a deal breaker

Dear Amy: Help! I have been dating the most wonderful man for eight months. He is the most kind, caring and loving man I have ever been with. My problem started when I sold my house and moved in with him temporarily ... (Source: Canton Repository 2010-07-05T10:37:00Z)

Porritt pens Portuguese deal

Former Middlesbrough starlet Nathan Porritt has sealed a move to Portugal. The 20-year-old winger left Boro in January when he was released from the remainder of his contract. Porritt, a former youth international, was once rated as one of the brightest prospects in England and was courted by the ... (Source: SkySports 2010-07-04T16:00:18Z)

Christian Ronaldo says he has become a father

Hamburg - Cristiano Ronaldo has become the father of a baby boy, the Real Madrid footballer announced on his Twitter and Facebook accounts Sunday. The message on Ronaldo's Internet pages does not name the mother, but says the child will be under his 'guardianship.' 'It is with great joy and emotion ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-04T09:55:14Z)

How China Should Deal With Google

This column originally appeared in Forbes. Google's ( GOOG ) beef with China's government is making international headlines again. The company's Chinese license as an Internet content provider is up for renewal this week ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-07-05T15:09:01Z)

Banpu Bids for Centennial

MELBOURNE -- Thailand's Banpu PCL launched a friendly cash takeover bid for Centennial Coal Co. Ltd. on Monday, valuing the target at 2.5 billion Australian dollars (US$2.1 billion) and sparking expectations of a resumption of deal making in Australia's mining sector after the reworking of the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-05T01:18:39Z)

Australia shares up on takeover moves

MELBOURNE, July 5 (Reuters) - Australian stocks rose 0.4 percent in morning trade on Monday, with takeover activity in mining and sugar, and bargain hunters supporting the market after a sharp drop last week. Dealers said institutional investors were continuing to stay out of the market. "Volumes ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-07-05T01:18:39Z)

Liverpool now favourites to sign Joe Cole and Fabregas certain to join Barcelona!

After the comments from Joe Cole's agent last week, it looked certain that the Chelsea midfielder, Joe Cole, would be joining either Arsenal or Tottenham, but suddenly Liverpool are now favourites to sign him. It looks ... (Source: Just Arsenal News 2010-07-05T18:29:27Z)

Timberwolves reach a deal with Milicic

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Timberwolves agreed to terms with center Darko Milicic and said goodbye to Memphis restricted free agent Rudy Gay before they ever said hello on Thursday, when the NBA's long-awaited free-agency period ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-02T02:40:57Z)

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