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Deals of the Hour / July 6, 2010, 3:12 am

Juventus snap up Motta on loan

Juventus have completed the signing of Marco Motta on a year-long loan deal from Udinese. Motta has been with his new team-mates at a pre-season training camp in Pinzolo since Saturday but the move has now been made ... (Source: espnstar.com 2010-07-06T05:49:29Z)

UN climate report reliable enough, review concludes

A UN panel report on climate change was sound, says a Dutch agency which reviewed the results after questions were raised over its accuracy. The PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency says it found no errors ... (Source: TG Daily 2010-07-06T08:48:26Z)

Calcio Debate: Juventus Spending Spree Must Continue If They Want To Be Involved In ...

It's just 53 days before the new Serie A season finally gets underway, and Juventus have this week been gearing up by accelerating their transfer campaign, adding Jorge Martinez, Leonardo Bonucci and Marco Motta to ... (Source: goal.com 2010-07-06T08:55:36Z)

Dunga fired as Brazil coach

RIO DE JANEIRO - Dunga is out as coach of Brazil's national soccer team. The coach and his staff were fired Sunday, two days after Brazil was beaten by the Netherlands in the World Cup quarterfinals. The announcement was ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-06T07:15:23Z)

Obama AZ border claims false, say three … Democrats?

When Barack Obama insisted last week that the southern border was more secure than at any time over the past 20 years, no one was surprised to hear Republicans scoffing at the claim. However, they're not the only ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-07-06T08:41:17Z)

Librariesfocus on convenience with mall locations

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press Writer DALLAS (AP) - People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-06T09:17:04Z)

Surprising Uruguay takes on unbeaten Netherlands in World Cup semifinals

URUGUAY . . . Germany, Netherlands, Spain, you could have predicted any of them to find a way through to the World Cup semifinals. But Uruguay, World Cup champion of 1930 and 1950, fifth-place finisher in South American ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-06T07:58:20Z)

Scientists Admit Errors in UN Climate Report

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A leading Dutch environmental agency, taking the blame for one of the glaring errors that undermined the credibility of a seminal U.N. report on climate change, said Monday it has discovered ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-07-06T05:56:38Z)

Obama risks party showdown on South Korea deal

US President Barack Obama is risking a revolt within his own party as he presses ahead on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, setting the stage for a showdown after November legislative elections. Organized labor, a critical support base for Obama's Democratic Party, and several ... (Source: Taipei Times 2010-07-04T18:23:28Z)

World Cup official proves heritage is no obstacle

In a World Cup where referees have received their share of flak, one man has risen above it all: Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan. Irmatov, a referee from a place off soccer's beaten path, has been chosen to work today's ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-06T08:05:29Z)

Coaches chime in on World Cup semis

With the World Cup semifinals getting under way today with Uruguay's match against the Netherlands, The News & Observer turned to three area soccer coaches for predictions and answers to some final pressing Cup questions ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-06T09:45:42Z)

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)

Mall locations, cafes, easy return boxes pop up as libraries focus on convenience

People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city library's ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-06T07:15:23Z)

Anglo American sells Aussie coal assets

Mining company Anglo American PLC says it is selling its interests in undeveloped coal assets in Australia for $A580 million in cash. Anglo American said Monday that the deal with a consortium comprised of Korea Electric ... (Source: WA today 2010-07-05T21:57:02Z)

Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. FILE - In this Jan 9, 2010, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki, of Finland, during an NHL hockey game ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Obama risks party showdown on S.Korea deal

US President Barack Obama is risking a revolt within his own party as he presses ahead on a free trade agreement with South Korea, setting the stage for a showdown after November legislative elections. Organized labor, a critical support base for Obama's Democratic Party, and several Democrats have ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-04T16:00:18Z)

Forward Amare Stoudemire agrees to maximum deal to play for New York Knicks | NBA

NEW YORK — Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping the free-agent forward is not coming alone. Knicks officials said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-06T08:48:26Z)

Amare Stoudemire has a deal with the Knicks

NEW YORK—Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free-agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is for ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-07-06T08:05:29Z)

World Cup: Germany, Spain are familiar foes

things that can happen in football," Mauricio Espinosa was quoted Monday in the Uruguayan newspaper El Pais. Germany beat England 4-1, but was up just 2-1 at the time of the mistake. Fit to play?: Uruguay already was ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T03:47:47Z)

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)

Hawks goalie Niemi files for arbitration

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman's exact words were: Antti Niemi is ''certainly going to get a raise from where he was at last year.'' That was after the Hawks marched through 2 million people in downtown Chicago with the Stanley Cup in hand. Now we'll see just how much of a raise the goalie ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-06T04:52:13Z)

Dutch agency takes blame for error in UN report, but says climate change is already happening

But the review by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency claimed that none of the errors effected the fundamental conclusion by U.N. panel of scientists: that global warming caused by humans already is happening ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-06T01:46:06Z)

Chicago's Niemi among NHL arbitration filings before deadline

As we pointed out Monday morning , even the most cap-strapped teams needn't worry about getting their restricted free agents poached, and that went double for the Chicago Blackhawks and Stanley Cup-winning goalie and restricted free agent Antti Niemi (notes) . No player with 37 career regular-season ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T06:10:57Z)

South Korean consortium acquires 5 Aus coal fields

A South Korean consortium led by Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) has acquired five Australian coal fields worth a total of A$580 million ($488.2 million) from Anglo American Plc (AAL.L: Quote ). Australia has been a ... (Source: Mineweb 2010-07-06T09:31:23Z)

UPDATE: Kepco Buys Bylong Coal Mine For A$403 Million From Anglo American

SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- State-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (015760.SE) said Monday it has reached an agreement to buy the Bylong coal mine from Anglo American PLC (AAL.LN) for A$403 million ($340 million) as part of the U.K. company's efforts to sell off five coal assets in Australia. The deal doubles ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-05T11:19:57Z)

Motta makes Juventus loan switch

Juventus have completed the signing of Marco Motta on a year-long loan deal from Udinese. Motta has been with his new team-mates at a pre-season training camp in Pinzolo since Saturday but the move has now been made official. Juve also confirmed they have the right to buy the 24-year-old right-back ... (Source: TEAMtalk 2010-07-05T10:29:50Z)

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)

Linesman calls failure to award goal 'unfortunate'

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - The Uruguayan linesman who failed to see that a shot from England midfielder Frank Lampard crossed the goal line against Germany at the World Cup has described the error as "unfortunate." Mauricio ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-06T07:58:20Z)

Libraries Focus on Convenience

DALLAS (AP) With offerings like cafes, downloadable books and even mall locations, public libraries are putting a focus on convenience. In Dallas, a children's library at an upscale Dallas mall has proved to be wildly ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-07-06T08:26:58Z)

Stoudemire to sign Knicks' $100M deal later this week

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks , and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-06T05:35:10Z)

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