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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 3:19 am

Borders launches eBookstore on multiple devices

Bord ers has launched an eBook bookstore for numerous mobile devices in a bid to stake out a future in the book selling business and compete against Amazon and Apple's iBooks stores. The new eBookstore contains thousands ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-07-08T00:46:28Z)

USC Apologizes For Baseless Dillon Baxter Accusations

Southern California has apologized to Florida, Alabama and Washington for accusing those schools of breaking NCAA rules by contacting one of the Trojans' players without permission. In a letter dated July 1 and addressed to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, USC AD Mike Garrett says freshman ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-07T21:26:02Z)

MySpace sale reports are "fabrications"

News Corp digital chief Jonathan Miller said yesterday his company is not in talks to sell its once popular social networking site MySpace and described reports of any discussions as "fabrications." "We are definitely ... (Source: The Independent 2010-07-08T09:21:51Z)

Buc Starter Jeremy Trueblood Arrested

TAMPA | Jeremy Trueblood, starting right tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was arrested Tuesday night in Greenfield, Ind., on a public intoxication charge, police said. Trueblood, 27, was arrested at 9 p.m. The circumstances of the arrest were not immediately available. Trueblood, who joined the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-07T21:40:21Z)

Plan B: James has plenty more options

Why he chooses Cleveland: LeBron James is loyal to a fault. Remember, this is the same guy who once gave his childhood buds full control over Team LeBron. The greater Cleveland area is the only home James has known, and the chance of taking his hometown team to its first championship is too much to ... (Source: Metro International 2010-07-08T04:14:03Z)

Pittsburgh Zoo offers people with mullets a discount for a day — and a chance at a ...

PITTSBURGH - Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh — the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front, party-in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-06T10:57:17Z)

On Native Ground

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- Those who thought that last week's government bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would stabilize the financial markets got a wakeup call this week. Lehman Brothers, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, succumbed to the subprime mortgage crisis it helped create with the ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-07-08T03:52:35Z)

MySpace Sale Reports 'Fabrications': News Corp Exec

News Corp digital chief Jonathan Miller said his company is not in talks to sell its once popular social networking site MySpace and described reports of any discussions as "fabrications." "We are definitely not in any ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-07-08T09:14:42Z)

GM Reaches Agreement With Pacific Century Motors On The Sale Of Nexteer Automotive

DETROIT , July 7 /PRNewswire/ --  General Motors and Pacific Century Motors (PCM), an entity formed by The Tempo Group and an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, today announced they have reached an agreement for GM to sell GM Global Steering Holdings, LLC, commonly known as Nexteer, to ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-07T19:02:52Z)

USC sends apology letter to Florida, 'Bama, Washington after accusing schools of cheating

Southern California has apologized to Florida, Alabama and Washington for accusing those schools of breaking NCAA rules by contacting one of the Trojans ' players without permission. In a letter dated July 1 and addressed to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, USC AD Mike Garrett says freshman ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-07T21:04:33Z)

Buster Posey homers twice, including grand slam, in San Francisco Giants' victory

MILWAUKEE — The fulfillment center that handles Giants jersey orders might be working some serious overtime this week. Buster Posey put his name on the backs of many, many hopeful Giants fans Wednesday night. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-08T05:32:48Z)

Mortgage Applications Rise As Rates Fall

Applications for home loans climbed last week as consumers raced to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday that overall applications increased nearly 7 percent from a ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-08T07:20:10Z)

Border's Kobo e-Reader Goes On Sale

The company has begun taking pre-orders for the $149 Kobo at www.borders.com/koboreader, and it is expected to ship by June 17. The Kobo will come preloaded with 100 classic book titles. In addition, Borders will open its online e-book store next month with 1 million titles and apps designed for the ... (Source: Twice 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

2010 College Football Preview and Predictions: Breaking Down the Big 12

In the off-season the Big 12 almost disbanded as Colorado and Nebraska decided to leave the conference. Texas led an effort to keep the Big 12 together and the other members decided to stay on board and keep the conference alive. This year it will be interesting to watch how the teams react to the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T09:21:51Z)

MOL Global inks pact with Facebook

Facebook signed a deal with a Malaysian company today allowing a virtual currency for online games and services to be sold at retail shops across Asia for the first time. The social-networking giant teamed up with payment service provider MOL AccessPortal to allow customers to buy Facebook Credits ... (Source: Business Times Malaysia 2010-07-08T08:46:04Z)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jeremy Trueblood released from Indiana jail, won't be charged

TAMPA — Jeremy Trueblood was released Wednesday from an Indiana jail after prosecutors decided not to file a public intoxication charge against the Bucs' starting right tackle stemming from an arrest Tuesday night, authorities said. His agent, Tom Condon, said Trueblood was nothing more than an ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-08T02:41:00Z)

USC Apologizes To Florida, Alabama, Washington

Southern California has apologized to Florida, Alabama and Washington for accusing those schools of breaking NCAA rules by contacting one of the Trojans' players without permission. In a letter dated July 1 and addressed to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, USC AD Mike Garrett says freshman ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-07T21:18:52Z)

Bucs tackle Jeremy Trueblood reportedly arrested

Bucs starting right tackle Jeremy Trueblood was reportedly arrested Tuesday night for public intoxication, according to reports out of his native Indiana. Details are scarce, but here's what the Times' Danny Valentine ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-07-07T12:36:19Z)

Facebook signs deal for virtual currency sale in Asian retail shops

KUALA LUMPUR: Facebook signed a deal with a Malaysian company on Thursday allowing a virtual currency for online games and services to be sold at retail shops across Asia for the first time. The social-networking giant teamed up with payment service provider MOL AccessPortal to allow customers to ... (Source: Channel NewsAsia 2010-07-08T08:24:36Z)

MySpace sale reports are "fabrications": News Corp exec

SUN VALLEY (Reuters) News Corp digital chief Jonathan Miller said on Wednesday his company is not in talks to sell its once popular social networking site MySpace and described reports of any discussions as "fabrications ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-08T02:55:19Z)

Kraft divests itself of Cadbury in Romania

NORTHFIELD, Ill., July 7 (UPI) -- Kraft Foods said Wednesday it had agreed to sell the Romanian division of Cadbury to Oryxa Capital for an undisclosed sum. In the deal, Kraft will part with Kandia-Excelent brand ... (Source: United Press International 2010-07-07T15:06:38Z)

Brewers vs. Giants, Game 3

Here we go with the action from the game tonight between the Brewers and Giants at Miller Park: 1st inning: This first inning stuff is completely out of control for Chris Narveson. He gets shelled for three homers and ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-08T03:23:57Z)

GM sells Nexteer Automotive to China's Pacific Century Motors

BUENA VISTA TWP. — General Motors Co. announced Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Pacific Century Motors, an entity formed by The Tempo Group and an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, on the sale of Buena Vista-based Nexteer Automotive. Terms of the sale were not immediately ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-08T02:55:19Z)

Posts in Web

Now there is yet another more place to turn for the purchase of e-books: Borders has launched its own eBook Store with over 1.5 million titles in stock. Powered by Kobo, several file formats are available including ePub and PDF. Not only that, but if you want some e-books but no e-reader, never fear ... (Source: CNET Asia 2010-07-08T03:16:47Z)

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar

July 7 (Reuters) - The following is a list of scheduled U.S. agency bill sales from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2010. Freddie Mac said 3-month and 6-month bills will be auctioned every week. In addition, 1-month and 12-month auctions are optional each week. Fannie Mae said 3-month, 6-month and 1 ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-07T13:47:54Z)

UPDATE 1-Kraft to sell Cadbury's Romanian confectionery business

July 7 (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc ( KFT.N ) agreed to sell Cadbury Plc's chocolate confectinery business in Romania to Oryxa Capital for an undisclosed amount to meet the European regulatory requirement of its Cadbury acquisition. Kraft, which announced the sale of Cadbury's E Wedel business in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-07T11:31:54Z)

Facebook deal creates virtual 'credits'

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Facebook signed a deal with a Malaysian company on Thursday allowing a virtual currency for online games and services to be sold at retail shops across Asia for the first time. The social ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-08T09:57:39Z)

UPDATE: Giants do like Hart, but he might not be for sale

UPDATE: Got a little information for you. The Giants would love to have Hart in their outfield, but the Brewers have not decided whether to trade him or not. Therefore, it would seem, talks are not far along at all. General manager Brian Sabean is in town watching the Brewers, and the one he might ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-07T03:39:27Z)

GM sells Nexteer to Chinese government

General Motors Co. has sold one of its key suppliers to an arm of the Beijing municipal government. Terms of the sales were not disclosed, however, the proposed buyer, Pacific Century Motors, an entity formed by The Tempo Group and an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, will acquire all ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-07-08T07:48:48Z)

Kraft to sell Cadbury's Romanian confectionery business

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc ( KFT.N ) agreed to sell Cadbury Plc's chocolate confectionery business in Romania to Oryxa Capital for an undisclosed amount to meet the European regulatory requirement of its Cadbury acquisition. Kraft, which announced the sale of Cadbury's E Wedel business in ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-07T11:17:35Z)

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