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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 9:11 pm

Modano might be a fit for Blackhawks

Five years ago when Mike Modano thought negotiations over a new contract had stalemated with a Dallas Stars organization he defined, the free agent called former Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon to set up a meeting. "It was really close," Modano recalled in a phone interview about the time in ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T02:21:53Z)

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)

Heat Fans Miss Wade

MIAMI -- Heat fans missed a chance to make their case to Dwyane Wade on Monday. No big deal. Micky Arison did it for them. As Wade moved closer to deciding his future, he returned to Miami and was seen entering the team's arena with team owner Arison, who wants to pay the six-time All-Star around ... (Source: WFTV 2010-07-06T02:50:31Z)

'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)

With Stars rebuilding, Hawks, Red Wings could be a landing spot for 40-year-old free agent

Five years ago when Mike Modano thought negotiations over a new contract had stalemated with a Dallas Stars organization he defined, the free agent called former Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon to set up a meeting ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-06T00:41:41Z)

US widow Jean Stevens 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 US. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they were already ... (Source: PerthNow 2010-07-06T03:47:47Z)

Detroit Red Wings: Holland May Offer Mike Modano a Deal, but Shouldn't

I'm not trying to start anything here. I have no inside knowledge. I haven't heard any rumors, or even whispers of rumors, from the Detroit Red Wings front office. Just call it a hunch. For the past two decades, the Red ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-29T23:44:22Z)

President's deal with solar companies is a Declaration of Independence from oil- not transnationals

The President of the United States announced during his weekly broadcast that the Department of Energy is awarding nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments from the President's Recovery Act to two solar companies. Abound Solar Manufacturing out of Colorado is building two new plants, one in ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Wade back in Miami to meet with Heat owner

MIAMI -- Miami Heat fans missed a chance to make their case to Dwyane Wade on Monday. No big deal. Micky Arison did it for them. As Wade moved closer to deciding his future, he returned to Miami and was seen entering the team's arena with team owner Arison, who wants to pay the six-time all-star ... (Source: Sportsnet.ca 2010-07-06T02:00:25Z)

Hamburg complete Drobny signing

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: "I ... (Source: TEAMtalk 2010-07-05T10:29:50Z)

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)

Jazz on Boozer: 'We absolutely want him'

Orlando » Don't expect a resolution to the Carlos Boozer situation until you see some of the bigger-name free agents sign. And don't take it as a forgone conclusion that Boozer's out of Utah. Walt Perrin , Jazz vice president of player personnel, says the team wants Boozer back and is trying ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-06T02:29:03Z)

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)

Agent: Joe Johnson staying in Atlanta

Joe Johnson's agent Arn Tellem confirmed something he wrote for the Huffington Post website  that said the All-Star guard was staying in Atlanta. The post on the blog said: His priorities are his family, his friends and his game. Joe could have forced a sign-and-trade deal for five years with ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-07-04T21:43:54Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Taiwan leader defends accord

TAIPEI , Taiwan — Taiwan's president Thursday defended his landmark trade deal with China against claims that it would lead to a Beijing takeover, as the opposition girded for elections that could determine the fate of ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-02T04:56:58Z)

Meeting with All-Star forward Amare Stoudemire, and maybe a deal, next up for Knicks

NEW YORK - The New York Knicks are readying their pitch for Amare Stoudemire, while still believing they have a shot at some other big names. The Knicks were back in New York on Saturday after spending the previous two days in the Midwest courting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Next up is ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-04T04:40:16Z)

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)

U.S. under pressure on Taiwan ties

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lavishly praised by Beijing, bitterly debated in Taipei and calmly accepted in Washington, this week's landmark trade deal between Taiwan and China is underscoring shifting relations between them and the United States. The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement, signed ... (Source: KLEWTV 2010-07-02T16:59:57Z)

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)

Google to buy travel software company for $700 million

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 all-cash deal ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-02T03:52:32Z)

Drobny makes Hamburg switch

Hamburg have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny after his contract with Hertha Berlin expired. The Czech Republic international joins the Nordbank Arena-based outfit on a three-year deal and will compete with regular number one Frank Rost for a starting role in Armin Veh's side ... (Source: Footy Mad 2010-07-05T17:25:01Z)

Taiwan mulls effect of deal with China

Taiwan and China recently signed a new economic agreement, but on the island across the 100-mile Taiwan Strait from the mainland, a political debate is under way over just how close is too close for comfort. The Economic ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

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)

Knicks, Stoudemire Agree To $100M Contract

New York is the first team to secure a big-name free agent this offseason, agreeing with forward/center Amare Stoudemire . Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, says the deal is for five years and $100 million, the maximum his client could get from a team other than the Suns. With Stoudemire committed ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-06T03:04:50Z)

Hopes to increase use of green technology and create jobs

Obama's plan behind this new financial commitment is to create different avenues of renewable energy use and to also create new jobs for American citizens. His announcement regarding the donation for this project was ... (Source: DailyTech 2010-07-06T00:20:12Z)

U.S Will Invest $2 Billion in Solar Power

Over the weekend, President Obama announced the Department of Energy would be giving almost $2 billion in conditional funding to two solar energy companies, Abengoa Solar and Abound Solar Manufacturing . Money will come from the $863 billion economic stimulus package. Projects funded by this move ... (Source: Mashable.com 2010-07-06T02:57:41Z)

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