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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 8:12 pm

PHOTOS: Widow lives with corpses of husband, twin

In This June 25, 2010 photo, Jean Stevens, 91, holds a photograph from the 1940s of herself and her late husband, James, along with a snapshot of herself and her late twin sister June Stevens, outside her home in ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-07-06T01:46:06Z)

Martin Flanagan: HBOS's gung-ho investments are on the move as Lloyds retrenches

LLOYDS Banking Group's shuffling off into a joint venture of the string of gung-ho investments taken in multiple companies by HBOS before it collapsed exhausted into Lloyds's arms is probably a useful tidying-up exercise. It wasn't that the HBOS-owned Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance unit (Bosif ... (Source: Scotsman.com 2010-07-05T22:54:18Z)

'Netanyahu, free my brother'

Yoel Schalit, brother of kidnapped soldier Gilad Schalit, spoke to a crowd of people participating in the day's Freedom March at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya on Sunday. Yoel called upon Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to make a deal to free Gilad. "I call upon you [Netanyahu] to listen ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-07-04T14:41:34Z)

Hamburg complete Drobny deal

Hamburg have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny from Hertha Berlin on a free transfer. The 30-year-old has penned a three-year deal at the Nordbank Arena and is happy to have remained in the Bundesliga after Hertha were relegated last season. He told the club's official website, www ... (Source: Mirror Football 2010-07-05T11:55:44Z)

LLOYDS DISPOSE OF HBOS PRIVATE EQUITY ARM

Lloyds Banking Group has sold the remnants of HBOS's private equity arm. It includes investments in the Vue cinema chain, shirtmaker TM Lewin and fitness group David Lloyd in a deal worth £332million. The bank, 40% owned by the taxpayer, will sell a 70% stake of HBOS Integrated Finance to buyout ... (Source: Daily Star 2010-07-05T23:01:28Z)

Pistons president Joe Dumars says he has no interest in N.J. Nets job

The New Jersey Nets are interested in hiring Joe Dumars for the job of team president, a source close to the situation told the Free Press today. Shortly before 9 p.m. tonight, the Pistons issued this statement from ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-06T02:57:41Z)

With Obama meeting Tuesday, Israel eases Gaza blockade

JERUSALEM — Israel on Monday announced a major change in the way it will manage the country's controversial blockade of the Gaza Strip, a move Israeli officials hope will ease tensions with the Obama administration on the eve of a visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ... (Source: The State 2010-07-05T20:02:30Z)

Hamburg snares Drobny

The 30-year-old has penned a three-year deal at the Nordbank Arena and is happy to have remained in the Bundesliga after Hertha were relegated last season. He told the club's official website, www.hsv.de: "I am looking forward to the challenge. I am convinced that we will have a great and successful ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-07-05T23:51:34Z)

Celtics sign 2008 pick Erden

The Celtics signed 2008 second-round draft pick Semih Erden, a 7-footer from Turkey, on Monday in advance of their first summer league game. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Erden was selected by the Celtics with ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-05T22:18:31Z)

Hamburg sign Drobny from Hertha Berlin

Hamburg have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny from Hertha Berlin on a free transfer. Drobny has penned a three-year deal with Hamburg after Hertha were relegated last season. He told the club's ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-05T21:57:02Z)

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)

Lloyds reveals £500m deal to offload HBOS investments

Your account has been frozen . For your available options click the below button. LLOYDS Banking Group has unveiled a near-£500 million deal to offload a string of investments acquired by HBOS in a buying spree at top-dollar prices before its dramatic rescue. The part-nationalised bank said it was ... (Source: Scotsman.com 2010-07-05T22:54:18Z)

Dumars Out Of Nets Search To Replace Rod

Detroit's Joe Dumars won't be replacing Rod Thorn. The Pistons' President of Basketball Operations released a statement a short time ago denying any interest in taking over as Nets' president, general manager or over-aged shooting guard. "In response to today's media reports regarding the New ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-06T02:36:12Z)

European Shares Slide, Hurt by Mining Results

European shares fell to their lowest close in nearly six weeks on Monday, with mining companies weaker on a gloomier economic outlook and volumes thin as Wall Street was closed for the observance of Independence Day ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-06T00:20:12Z)

Today In Pictures

Israelis march in support of the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, July 5, 2010. The family of the captured Israeli soldier initiated a 12-day march from Schalit's home to Jerusalem to press Israeli leaders to make a deal with his Hamas captors to free ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-05T18:07:58Z)

Hull let go of Brazilian Geo

BRAZILIAN midfielder Geovanni has left Hull after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. Geovanni, who scored the Tigers' first ever goal in the Premier League, still had a year remaining on his deal. The 30-year-old joined the club on a free transfer from Manchester City in the summer of ... (Source: The Sun 2010-07-05T23:01:28Z)

OFFICIAL: Sidney Govou Signs with Panathinaikos

Greek champions Panathinaikos have made a splash in the transfer market with the acquisition of Sidney Govou on a free transfer from Olympique Lyon. The France international has signed a two-year deal with the Athenian giants worth a reported €1.2 million per season, and is expected to play an ... (Source: goal.com 2010-07-05T14:18:54Z)

Google buys travel software company for $700M

Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would provide the Internet search leader with more comprehensive information about airline flights. The all-cash deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T20:50:12Z)

European Stocks Tumble To a Six-Week Low

[ BP-LN Loading... ( ) ] helped stem losses for major indexes. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index of top shares fell 0.3 percent to 966.52 points, the lowest close since May 25. Volume was less than half ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-05T17:25:01Z)

World markets braced for more turbulence

A late sell-off on Wall Street on Friday has left European markets looking vulnerable tomorrow along with persistent concerns over the health of some continental banks. The FTSE 100 plunged more than 200 points last week, a 4% drop equivalent to £50bn. Continental exchanges also fell by up to 5 ... (Source: This is Money 2010-07-05T07:23:44Z)

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)

US widow lives with corpses of husband, twin

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road in the United States. 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 ... (Source: Brisbane Times 2010-07-06T01:38:57Z)

YOUNGER BROTHER YOEL SHALIT TO NETANYAHU: MAKE THE DEAL TO FREE GILAD

Yoel Shalit, brother of kidnapped soldier Gilad Schalit, spoke to a crowd of people participating in the day's Freedom March at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya on Sunday. Yoel called upon Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to make a deal to free Gilad. "I call upon you [Netanyahu] to ... (Source: SanFranciscoSentinel.com 2010-07-04T17:33:22Z)

European envoys accept Israel offer to visit Gaza

A delegation of European foreign ministers on Monday accepted Israel's invitation to visit the Gaza Strip and said it was an "important opportunity" to monitor the implementation of measures announced by Israel. Israel ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-05T21:14:05Z)

Celtics sign Semih Erden

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed center Semih Erden. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Erden, a 7-foot, 240-pound center, was selected by the Celtics with the 60th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. The native of Gaziosmanpasa, Turkey was a starter for ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-05T19:26:43Z)

France winger Govou signs for Panathinaikos

(AP) — ATHENS, Greece - France winger Sidney Govou has joined Greek champion Panathinaikos on a three-year deal. Panathinaikos says Govou, who was a free agent after his contract at French side Lyon expired this summer, completed his move on Monday but has not disclosed financial terms of the deal ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-05T17:17:52Z)

Dumars Has To Look At Nets' Offer

DETROIT -- Joe Dumars has not been interviewed by the New Jersey Nets for their soon-to-be vacant general manager job. But an NBA mole told ClickOnDetroit.com on Monday that the Nets, indeed, are very interested in Dumars, the current Detroit Pistons' president/GM. Landing Dumars would have been ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-07-05T21:35:34Z)

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: CBS 2 2010-07-05T17:32:11Z)

Celtics Sign Turkish Center

Celtics Press Release: The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed center Semih Erden. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Erden, a 7'0" 240lbs center, was selected by the Celtics with ... (Source: WMUR.com 2010-07-05T21:14:05Z)

With Obama meeting scheduled, Israel eases Gaza import limits

JERUSALEM — Israel on Monday announced a major change in the way it will manage the country's controversial blockade of the Gaza Strip , a move Israeli officials hope will ease tensions with the Obama administration on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-05T20:09:40Z)

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