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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 7:13 am

INR Energy, LLC Announces Sale of West Virginia Coal Operations to Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

"Cliffs presented an attractive offer to INR along with its assurance that it plans to retain the current operational management teams, continue to aggressively grow the business and treat our employees fairly and equitably" INR views this transaction as a positive for its employees ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-07-05T22:39:59Z)

Citi Maintains a 'Buy' Rating on Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF); INR Acquisition ...

Citi maintains a 'Buy' rating on Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF ), price target $87. Citi analyst says, "Based on CLF's estimated EBITDA of $100 mln in '11 and $175 in '12, the deal is accretive with the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-07T13:12:07Z)

Jake Pavelka and Vienna Giardi Tweet After Gut-Wrenching Interview

After the break-up heard around America, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi simmered down their raging emotions to thank viewers for support. The ex-fiancés sat down for an intimate interview with Chris Harrison on Monday night's episode of ABC's " The Bachelorette ." After spending Independence Day ... (Source: TheInsider.com 2010-07-06T17:31:00Z)

Report: Chris Bosh to Join Dwyane Wade in Miami

(AP) ESPN is reporting Chris Bosh has decided to join the Miami Heat and play alongside Dwyane Wade, citing a "person with knowledge of the situation." Henry Thomas, the agent for both Bosh and Wade, did not return calls ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-07T13:26:26Z)

$757 million deal for local coal company

Gary Rogliano says he doesn't mind the current heat wave. For the chief executive of a coal company, the pumping of air conditioners is music to his ears. "It's good for the coal business," said Rogliano. And there was more good news for Rogliano to discuss. His company, INR Energy , said ... (Source: RichmondBizSense 2010-07-07T09:51:41Z)

Pakistan president to sign trade deals with China

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will sign agreements with China on business and trade during a visit to Beijing that kicked off on Wednesday, according to China's Foreign Ministry. But both sides were mum on whether ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T07:28:31Z)

Canucks' GM Place to be renamed Rogers Arena

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks have a new name for their home next season: Rogers Arena. The rink had been known as GM Place since it opened in 1995. But the agreement between the Canucks and General Motors of Canada has expired and the team has signed a naming rights deal with ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-06T21:20:03Z)

Chris Bosh joining Dwyane Wade in Miami, ESPN reports

ESPN is reporting Chris Bosh has decided to join the Miami Heat and play alongside Dwyane Wade, citing a "person with knowledge of the situation." Henry Thomas, the agent for both Bosh and Wade, did not return calls or e ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-07T13:26:26Z)

E1, Endemol to Produce 'Wheels' Pilot

SUN VALLEY, Idaho -- AMC on Tuesday unveiled a deal with E1 Entertainment to produce and Endemol USA to executive produce the pilot "Hell on Wheels." Described as "a contemporary western that centers on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad," it was was created and written by Joe and Tony ... (Source: BackStage.com 2010-07-07T01:16:17Z)

Rolling Stone Writer Gets Afghan War Book Deal

The Rolling Stone writer whose story helped bring down Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who was fired from his job as commander of the Afghanistan war, has a book deal. Little, Brown and Company announced Tuesday that Michael ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-07T10:48:57Z)

E1 & Endemol USA in Deal for AMC Pilot

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: The basic cable channel AMC has signed up E1 Entertainment to produce and Endemol USA to executive produce the pilot Hell On Wheels . Hell On Wheels is a contemporary Western centered on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. The pilot was created and written by ... (Source: World Screen News 2010-07-06T17:02:22Z)

Canucks sign agreement to change name of their building to Rogers Arena

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) VANCOUVER _ Right now it's the name of the arena that is changing, but a new agreement Rogers Communications Inc. has reached with the Vancouver Canucks could extend ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-07T08:54:25Z)

Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi tape 'Bachelor' interview with Chris Harrison: Emotional - Details

June 24, 2010 -- The taped interview of 'The Bachelor' Jake Pavelka and his lady friend Vienna Girardi was with Chris Harrison today. The interview is set to be aired on July 5 during the The Bachelorette show. It was a ... (Source: Examiner 2010-06-23T23:58:38Z)

Rolling Stone writer who helped bring down Gen. McChrystal gets deal to write Afghan ...

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Rolling Stone writer whose story helped bring down Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who was fired from his job as commander of the Afghanistan war, has a book deal. Little, Brown and ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T02:49:20Z)

L.A Clippers Sign Vinny Del Negro

The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the NBA team's head coach. The Clippers said Tuesday in an e-mail that more details would be announced Wednesday. Del Negro was ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-07-07T12:57:48Z)

AMC Signs Studio Deal With E1 Entertainment to Produce Network's Next Pilot Hell on Wheels

Furthering its commitment to deliver premium television on basic cable, AMC announced a deal today with E1 Entertainment (E1) to produce and Endemol USA to executive produce its next pilot, Hell on Wheels . A contemporary western that centers on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, Hell on ... (Source: amc 2010-07-06T21:27:13Z)

Texas Rangers agree to hold auction for team sale

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next week for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-06T15:07:50Z)

US man pleads guilty to threatening Obama in poem

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to writing and posting on a white supremacist website a poem threatening the assassination of President Barack Obama. Johnny Logan Spencer Jr. of Louisville entered an open plea — admitting guilt without a deal with prosecutors — Tuesday in U.S ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-06T20:01:19Z)

China, Pakistan mum on whether nuclear energy deals will come up during Zardari visit

BEIJING (AP) — Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will sign agreements with China on business and trade during a visit to Beijing that kicked off on Wednesday, according to China's Foreign Ministry. But both sides ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-07T07:28:31Z)

Vinny Del Negro Hired as Los Angeles Clippers' Head Coach

According to Yahoo! Sports, the Los Angeles Clippers have reached an agreement with former Chicago Bulls head coach Vinny Del Negro to be the team's new head coach. Del Negro's agent confirmed and the team stated there ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-07T13:04:57Z)

Texas Rangers to hold auction for team's sale

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next month for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale ... (Source: Altoona Mirror 2010-07-07T03:25:08Z)

Legitimacy of Pak-China Nuclear Deal

Legitimacy of Pak-China Nuclear Deal :- While rejecting US objections, China has once again clarified that it will supply two nuclear reactors to Pakistan under the old nuclear deal. As regards the legitimacy of Pak ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-07T11:31:54Z)

Bachelor's Chris Harrison: "You Saw Jake For Who He Is"

Although Ali Fetodowsky is the star of this season's Bachelorette , the breakup of last season's Bachelor couple, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi , has taken center stage. In a reunion that got as heated as ABC previewed ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-07T05:41:08Z)

Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening Obama In Poem

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Louisville man pleaded guilty to authoring and posting on a white supremacist web site a poem threatening the assassination of President Barack Obama with a sniper rifle. On Tuesday, Johnny Logan Spencer Jr. entered an open plea admitting guilt without a deal with prosecutors ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-07-06T20:29:57Z)

PRO BASEBALL: Texas Rangers for sale — Wanna buy a major league team? Got $500M?

FORT WORTH — Got half a billion dollars? The Texas Rangers are set to go on the auction block next week after an unexpected snag in the team's bankruptcy plans. Don't call your banker just yet. Major League ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-07-07T02:13:33Z)

Clippers reach deal with Del Negro to coach

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team's head coach. The team said Tuesday night in an e-mail that more details would be announced Wednesday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-07T06:24:05Z)

In Letter To ISAF, Gen. David Petraeus Outlines Agenda In Afghanistan

In a letter to "the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians of NATO's International Security Assistance Force," Gen. David Petraeus, the new commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, affirmed his commitment to "a mission of vital importance to the people of Afghanistan, to our ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-07T12:29:10Z)

Miami Heat to get Wade and Bosh: Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to sign with Miami Heat ...

The Miami Heat got its man. And another man. NBA free agency has turned into a win-win situation for Pat Riley . Instead of losing free-agent guard Dwyane Wade , as had been the concern in recent days, the Heat not only ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-07T13:33:35Z)

GM Place to be renamed Rogers Arena as Canucks sign new sponsorship deal

The Canadian Press VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks will play at Rogers Arena next season. The team has signed a new naming rights agreement with the communications giant. The rink had been known as GM Place since it opened in 1995 but the agreement between the Canucks and General Motors of Canada ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T02:06:23Z)

Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening Obama In A Poem

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 6, 2010)—Johnny Logan Spencer, Jr., 28, of Louisville, Ky., pleaded guilty Tuesday to writing and posting on a white supremacist website a poem threatening the assassination of President Barack Obama. Spencer entered an open plea Tuesday, admitting guilt without a deal with ... (Source: KWTX 2010-07-06T21:20:03Z)

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