Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 2:11 am

Cheers and Jeers: Wednesday

Mid-week Rapture Index : 170 (including 4 Crime Rates and 1 thoughtful driver safety tip ). Soul Protection Factor 30 lotion is recommended if you'll be walking amongst the heathen today. Puppy Pic of the Day (via Kossack Bill Evans at Mariposa): Amazing rescue: "He was completely starved," Zak ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-07-07T12:50:38Z)

Bionovo gets $15M financing agreement

Bionovo Inc. has entered into a common stock purchase agreement with Aspire Capital Fund LLC. Under the agreement, Aspire Capital is committed to purchase up to $15 million of Bionovo common stock over two years, based ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-07-07T20:35:55Z)

Hawaii gov vetoes civil unions bill

Hawaii Republican Gov. Linda Lingle on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have provided gay civil union couples with the same benefits married couples receive. Lingle's announcement ended months of speculation over her ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-08T04:42:41Z)

Vancouver Olympics spending scandal: How much does a Russian breakfast cost?

There is a rising clamor in Russia for the head of Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who has been accused of squandering taxpayer's money while the country's Vancouver Olympics team went down to defeat last winter in ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-07-07T19:10:01Z)

Review: Travel sites take off with tools for deals

NEW YORK— A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can turn a good deal sour. My verdict this time: I found ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-07T17:01:10Z)

Priest, nun in underground Chinese church killed

A priest and nun who belonged to an unauthorized congregation in northern China were found slain in the hospice where they worked, a local priest said Thursday. Police have made no arrests. The pair were found dead ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T06:08:35Z)

Seguin wows crowd

WILMINGTON — Tyler Seguin sped straight ahead, quickly shifted the puck to his backhand, and flipped it over the goalie's right shoulder and into the net. The second pick of last month's NHL draft, and a linchpin ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-07-08T08:24:36Z)

Kinder Morgan to expand gas shipping in Eagle Ford

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP will expand its Eagle Ford Shale shipping network as part of a 10-year natural-gas-services agreement with producer SM Energy Co. Eagle Ford Gathering, a joint venture between Houston ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-07T22:37:37Z)

$25M Stock Sale for Beacon Power

Beacon Power , a Tyngsboro, MA-based flywheel energy storage company, announced an agreement to sell up to $25 million worth of its common stock to Aspire Capital Fund over a 26-month term, starting July 2. Chicago-based Aspire Capital has already purchased about 1.5 million shares of Beacon Power ... (Source: Xconomy 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

Drew Peterson

The much-anticipated murder trial was delayed Wednesday after Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced he would appeal a judge's ruling barring several hearsay statements that he says would help convict ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T05:04:10Z)

Summary Box: Review of websites for flight deals

EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares. NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and can add up. Kayak and TripAdvisor both let you include such fees in comparing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T18:34:14Z)

Sanfi Ceramics, Mohawk Announce New Joint Venture Deal

<h2>Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) announces today the expansion of its international presence with an investment of a minority interest in Sanfi Ceramics. Sanfi is a leading manufacturer of ceramic tile in China ... (Source: Azom.com 2010-07-07T07:57:09Z)

Three dead in Coast Guard helicopter crash near La Push; one survivor hospitalized

Rear Adm. Gary Blore, Commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District says the fourth crew member survived and was at a Seattle hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Petty officer Nathan Bradshaw in Seattle says a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed in the waters off James Island ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-07T23:13:24Z)

Weir doesn't care how animals are tortured

Through everything — human ugliness and being judged, bad fashion sense and good fashion sense — I've managed to stay very true to myself. I've never buckled to pressure. I've never given into anyone, and I've done everything my way. I think that's something to be very proud of because ... (Source: Outsports.com 2010-07-07T20:07:17Z)

Portsmouth Plans Coast Guard City Celebration

This party has been in the making for almost 200 years. It's 'Portsmouth's Coast Guard City Celebration' from August 4 to 8, 2010. Last December, then Rear Admiral Wayne Justice, Commander of the Fifth Coast Guard District and Portsmouth Mayor Dr. James W. Holley III made a joint announcement. The ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-07-08T03:02:28Z)

Apple: iTunes 'Hack' Is No Big Deal

(07-07) 06:25 PDT -- News of hacked iTunes user accounts made headlines earlier this week, but it turns out only a very small fraction of users were affected. Apple says just 400 user accounts were compromised over the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-07T17:29:48Z)

Oilers seal deal with Taylor Hall

EDMONTON — There wasn't much wiggle room for the Edmonton Oilers when it came to working out a contract with Taylor Hall. That bar was set when the New York Islanders signed John Tavares, the top pick in the 2008 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T15:36:28Z)

James mulling his options in free agency

NBA: LeBron James made a somewhat surprising visit to his Nike-sponsored basketball camp for high school and college players in Akron, Ohio, on Monday and arrived wearing a Yankees cap. The New York Knicks would welcome ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-07-06T22:38:48Z)

Rookie shows his speed Tyler Seguin impresses at Bruins' development camp

WILMINGTON -- Tyler Seguin sped straight ahead, quickly shifted the puck to his backhand and flipped it over the goalie's right shoulder and into the net. From the packed stands, the chants came: "SAY-gihn, SAY-gihn ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-07-08T03:31:06Z)

Deal struck on Native Hawaiian recognition

Associated Press Writer= HONOLULU (AP) — A measure allowing Native Hawaiians to form their own government could come to a vote in the U.S. Senate this month following a deal with Hawaii's Republican governor. U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye said Wednesday that Gov. Linda Lingle will support the bill after ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-08T00:39:18Z)

Investor buying $25M of Beacon Power

Beacon Power Corp. said Tuesday it had reached a deal to sell up to $25 million worth of its shares to a Chicago-based investment fund over the next 26 months. The Tyngsboro, Mass.-based company, which develops energy-storage and management technologies, announced it had already sold 1.5 million ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-07-06T13:56:15Z)

One crewman survives wreck of Coast Guard helicopter on Washington coast

View full size Lonnie Archibald/The Associated Press A U.S. Coast Guard boat heads up the Quillayute River toward the La Push Marina with wreckage from a helicopter that crashed today near James Island near La Push, Wash ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-08T08:31:45Z)

Apple Blocks App Developer

Apple said that it had banished a developer and his applications from the company's online store after he breached the accounts of users and engaged in fraudulent purchases. Apple gave few details about the type of ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-08T04:35:32Z)

Kinder Morgan, Copano jv inks natural gas deal

A joint venture between Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP and Copano Energy LLC has been selected by SM Energy Co. to supply natural gas production. Financial details of the long-term gas services agreement were not disclosed. The two Houston-based companies each have a 50 percent stake in Eagle Ford ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-07-06T15:22:09Z)

Priest, nun in underground Chinese church found dead in pool of blood, no suspects ...

BEIJING (AP) — A priest and nun who belonged to an unauthorized congregation in northern China were found slain in the hospice where they worked, a local priest said Thursday. Police have made no arrests. The pair were ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-08T06:15:45Z)

Drew Peterson trial delayed

A last-minute appeal by Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow is expected to delay Thursday's scheduled start of the Drew Peterson murder trial, Glasgow said today in a statement. The appeal comes after Judge ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-07T18:34:14Z)

Review of websites for flight deals

EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares. NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-07T23:20:34Z)

Drew Peterson trial could be delayed for months

Prosecutors spoke to reporters Wednesday evening about their appeal, which could delay the trial for several months. Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow says he consulted with legal experts, including DuPage ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-07T21:54:40Z)

Apple says iTunes Store hack damage minimal

Apple now admits 400 iTunes accounts were hacked and used by a Vietnamese developer, Thuat Nguyen, to push his iPhone apps to best seller status over the weekend. But here is the zinger: Apple is saying it was no big ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-07T23:13:24Z)

SM Energy Signs Long-term Gas Services Deal With Eagle Ford Gathering - Update

(RTTNews) - Oil and gas firm SM Energy Company (SM: News ) Tuesday said it has signed a long-term gas services deal with Eagle Ford Gathering LLC, a joint venture between Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (KMP: News ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-06T12:16:02Z)

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