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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 12:40 am

Davidson Picks Up L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Management Deal

Davidson Hotel Company, one of the nation's largest independent hotel management companies, today announced that it has signed a long-term contract to manage the four-star L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in the heart of ... (Source: Hotel Interactive Network 2010-07-19T17:29:54Z)

Bucs reach deals with McCoy, Penn

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy yesterday and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-01T06:51:42Z)

Blackhawks have Stanley Cup and booming fan base, but no profits

CHICAGO -- The Blackhawks ended their season with capacity attendance and record merchandise sales, television ratings and sponsorship revenues, and the Stanley Cup. But financially, the team was a loser ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-01T07:06:01Z)

NHL rejects Kovalchuk's mega-deal with Devils

The Blackhawks celebrated their first Stanley Cup since 1961 with a parade through the streets of Chicago before over 2 million people. NEWARK, N.J. - A person familiar with the issues raised says the NHL is ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-21T02:32:44Z)

Blue Jays acquire 1B Mike Jacobs from New York Mets for player to be named

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired first baseman Mike Jacobs from the New York Mets for a player to be named in a minor-league deal Friday. Jacobs will take over at first for triple-A Las Vegas after Brett Wallace ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-30T20:22:58Z)

Seahawks agree to deal with first-round pick Thomas

SEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with safety Earl Thomas, one of their two first-round draft picks. A person familiar with the deal says it's a five-year contract worth $21.1 million, including $ ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-01T05:32:58Z)

Sports at a Glance

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Former Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh (en-DAHM'-eh-ken SOO') and Iowa State distance runner Lisa Koll have been named the Big 12 athletes of the year. Suh was the No. 2 pick in ... (Source: North Platte Telegraph 2010-07-31T09:08:54Z)

Victim in Sims' case 'disappointed' by plea bargain

At around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Veronica Gonzalez checked the balance of her bank Visa. What she saw alarmed her. Someone had been out shopping that morning on her card. They'd bought gas and groceries. They ... (Source: Ames Tribune 2010-07-29T15:44:58Z)

College Sports Capsules: Hancock says Big 12 losses won't affect BCS

DETROIT (AP) — Part of the discussion at the Mid-American Conference Media Day centered around expansion and the BCS. Bill Hancock said that the Big 12's losses to the Big Ten and Pac-10 earlier this summer won't ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-31T03:18:09Z)

MDA signs satellite system deal with EADS Astrium worth $13 million

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) said Tuesday it has signed a contract worth more than $13 million with EADS Astrium for four systems that will be used in its Astra satellites. The new satellites will ... (Source: Product Design & Development 2010-07-21T01:14:00Z)

Gerald McCoy Signs $63M Deal With Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. ESPN is reporting that ... (Source: KOCO 2010-08-01T05:11:29Z)

Blackhawks' arbitration loss might prove costly

CHICAGO - Goalie Antti Niemi was awarded a $2.75 million salary for next season, an arbitrator's decision that could force the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks to make another tough decision about their roster ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-01T06:58:52Z)

Ibrahimovic to stay put

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is staying at the Catalan club and has quashed speculation linking him with a move to the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City. Ibrahimovic has been strongly linked with a ... (Source: Independent 2010-07-18T04:52:18Z)

Siena's Hasbrouck to Sign with NBA Miami Heat

Kenny Hasbrouck has always been focused on the NBA. The Siena grad didn't even want to talk about playing overseas until he first gave the NBA everything he had. That effort is now paying off. Tomrorow, Hasbrouck will ... (Source: WXXA 2010-07-27T21:38:06Z)

Eddie House Signed with Miami Heat, Returns After Miami Drafted Him in 2000

The Miami Heat is quietly putting together a pretty impressive supporting cast for this season, even if the players aren't the biggest names in the game. House joins a group that includes Mike Miller, Zydrunas Ilgauskas ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-30T15:29:28Z)

Canada Bread Reports Results for Second Quarter 2010

TORONTO, July 29 /CNW/ - Canada Bread Company, Limited (TSX: CBY - News ) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Second quarter highlights include: "Our Fresh bakery business ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Why Same Hotel Rooms Generate Different Tax Bills

Cities, online travel sites and hotel companies are at odds over taxes -- because the local governments often receive less in tax revenue when a hotel room is booked through one of those sites, rather than directly with ... (Source: WBUR 2010-07-30T12:37:40Z)

Blue Jays acquire 1B Mike Jacobs from NY Mets

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired first baseman Mike Jacobs (notes) from the New York Mets for a player to be named in a minor-league deal Friday. Jacobs will take over at first for triple-A Las Vegas after Brett ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-30T20:15:48Z)

Wind farm rate reduction negotiated

The state attorney general has reached a deal with the developer of the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm to reduce the cost of energy from the project. In May, Cape Wind Associates LLC reached an agreement with ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-07-31T16:54:11Z)

Manchester City's Mancini leaves U.S. tour because of family illness

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has flown back to Europe during his team's U.S. tour because of a family illness. Mancini left Baltimore to fly to Italy on Friday, the English Premier League team said. Mancini's ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-31T06:45:44Z)

Is the Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh Deal Good for the NBA?

The recent coordinated decision of Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh to all play for the Miami Heat ( the deal ) raises several questions. Perhaps most importantly, what are the implications of the deal for the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-23T07:52:29Z)

Football news round-up

Michael Essien sealed his return to fitness with a goal for Chelsea. Sunday 18 July Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell Emiliano Insua to Italian club Fiorenentina and expect the transfer to go through next week. "A ... (Source: FA.com 2010-07-19T09:01:39Z)

The Response: A Perfect Example of What Is Wrong with the New York Mets

Both the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies have recently made trades to improve their ballclubs. The Braves acquired Alex Gonzalez and the Phillies picked up Roy Oswalt. Even the Washington Nationals have made ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T04:44:02Z)

Martha Coakley zaps Cape Wind

A ttorney General Martha Coakley has strong-armed Cape Wind Associates into lowering the proposed rates for its controversial offshore wind farm after sometimes bitter negotiations over the project's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-01T03:59:54Z)

One down, one to go: Seahawks give Thomas deal; Okung next

Not everything was perfect on coach Pete Carroll's first day of Seattle Seahawks training camp. His two first-round draft picks remained unsigned. That changed Saturday night, when rookie safety Earl Thomas ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-01T05:40:07Z)

Multiplied Media Launches Poynt Application for Android Android Users Can Now Access the Best in

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/29/10 -- Multiplied Media Corporation ("Multiplied" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: MMC), a leading provider of mobile local search services, today announced that its multi-award ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-29T13:21:49Z)

Seattle Seahawks agree to deal with No. 14 pick Earl Thomas

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with safety Earl Thomas, one of their two first-round draft picks. A person familiar with the deal says it's a five-year contract worth $21.1 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T05:25:48Z)

Calendar - Guilford County

Aluminum Can Collection, ACES office at Brooks Global Studies Elementary is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 ... (Source: Greensboro News & Record 2010-08-01T06:58:52Z)

Buccaneers reach deals with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy, left tackle Donald ...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on the ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-01T05:54:26Z)

More time for talks on Cape Wind deal

Massachusetts utility officials yesterday granted a request from Cape Wind and state Attorney General Martha Coakley for more time to negotiate a deal, probably regarding confidential information about the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-24T09:10:02Z)

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