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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 3:40 pm

American Idol Judges Shake Up - J-Lo and Steven Tyler In?

What of Steven Tyler on American Idol ? One thing is for sure, American Idol has to place at least one judge who knows, really knows music and success if they ever hope to fill the omnipotent Simon Cowell's ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-01T19:37:38Z)

Search on in Carolina to find Peppers' replacement

(AP) — SPARTANBURG, S.C. - When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only game to immediately sell out ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-08-01T19:23:19Z)

NFL Football: Panthers-Replacing Peppers

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only game to immediately sell ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-01T19:01:51Z)

Iraqi Shiites Refuse Premier's Bid for a Second Term

United States (TML) - Iraq's Shiite Islamist coalition led by Sayyed Ammar Al-Hakim has suspended its negotiations with Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki's State of Law Alliance, demanding an alternative candidate to Al ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-01T14:08:22Z)

Relative Arrested For Stabbing Two Girls in Westchester

A female relative of 7- and 9-year-old sisters was arrested last night after stabbing the girls in their home . Lisa Turkki, 39, had been called to watch the two girls in their Katonah home while their parents ... (Source: Gothamist.com 2010-08-01T22:07:58Z)

BP May Sell Its German Gas Stations for $2.6 Billion, Wirtschaftwoche Says

BP Plc wants to sell its German gas station unit Aral to finance expenses related to the Gulf of Mexico disaster, Wirtschaftswoche reported, citing unidentified bankers involved in the sale. Aral, Germany's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T17:44:18Z)

Houston Astros sign RHP Myers to multiyear contract extension

The Houston Astros signed starting pitcher Brett Myers to a two-year contract extension with a club option for a third year on Sunday. The guaranteed value of the two-year deal, including a buyout on the third ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-01T19:30:29Z)

Recap: Toronto vs. Cleveland

Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Jason Donald added a solo shot, as the Cleveland Indians held on for a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the rubber match of a three-game series at Rogers Centre ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-01T20:34:54Z)

Iraq's main political bloc rejects Al-Maliki as PM

BAGHDAD: One of Iraq's main Shiite political blocs has rejected Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki's claim to a second term and halted government formation talks until his party nominates a new candidate ... (Source: Arab News 2010-08-01T19:37:38Z)

Titans Tickets Sell Out Quickly

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Saturday was a huge day for Tennessee Titans fans. Single game tickets went on sale Saturday morning. Fans started lining up at LP Field days ago to make sure they got the best seats for the best games ... (Source: WTVF 2010-08-01T00:39:28Z)

BP Puts Vietnam, Pakistan Assets Up for Sale to Raise Cash for Oil Spill

BP Plc , seeking cash to help pay for the worst-ever U.S. oil spill, informed the governments of Vietnam and Pakistan that it put its production assets in the countries up for sale. BP, Europe's largest oil ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T15:13:58Z)

Houston Astros Trade Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

Brunswick Corp (BC) Announces Sale of Triton Boats to Fishing Holdings

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC ) today announced that it has sold Triton Boats to Fishing Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Platinum Equity. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "This decision was part of our ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-29T13:57:36Z)

Asdrubal Cabrera and Jason Donald hit home runs as Indians beat Blue Jays 5-4

Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer, Jason Donald added a solo shot and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Sunday. Major league home run leader Jose Bautista, Aaron Hill and Yunel Escobar ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-01T20:34:54Z)

Milwaukee Brewers (48-55) at Houston Astros (42-59), 8:05 p.m.

Nobody expects new Houston Astros starter J.A. Happ to replace the traded Roy Oswalt, yet that is what the young left-hander must do tonight. One day after getting dealt to the Astros in a deal that sent ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

1st Titan fan in line for single-game ticket sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Single-game tickets for the upcoming Tennessee Titans season go on sale Saturday, and the very first fan got in line outside LP Field overnight Tuesday. News 2 captured video of one lone tent ... (Source: WKRN 2010-07-28T14:13:06Z)

Titans single-game tickets on sale Saturday

It was Friday afternoon and David Cline couldn't get his wife on the phone. The 43-year-old Nashville resident had exited his home on Gallatin Road at 1:06 a.m. and walked seven miles to LP Field. He set up ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-30T20:58:45Z)

Update: Relative arrested for stabbing girls

KATONAH, NY (AP) – A relative has been accused of stabbing two young girls she was baby-sitting at a home in Katonah. Police have charged 39-year-old Lisa Turkki of East Syracuse with two counts of felony assault ... (Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR 2010-08-01T17:00:09Z)

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 2010-08-01T16:10:03Z)

BP eyes sale of German retail unit: report

FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- U.K. oil-major BP Plc (NYSE:BP) is looking to sell its German petrol station business Aral as part of its divestment program to raise money to cover the cost of the Gulf of Mexico ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-01T14:08:22Z)

Cleveland shuffles roster, deals win

TORONTO - After another day of dealing, the Cleveland Indians pulled out a win, too. Shin-Soo Choo doubled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 yesterday ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-01T10:19:18Z)

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

TAMPA, FLA. — 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 opening ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-01T13:03:56Z)

With Julius Peppers gone, Panthers have big questions on revamped defensive line

SPARTANBURG, S.C. When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell out ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-01T21:32:10Z)

Brunswick swings to 2nd-quarter profit as revenue rises 41 percent; co. sells Triton unit

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Boat maker Brunswick Corp. said Thursday that it swung to a profit in the second quarter, helped by a jump in marine engine and boat sales. The company also said it sold its Triton ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-29T18:15:18Z)

Babysitter Stabs Young Girls

KATONAH, N.Y. (WPIX) - Bedford police arrested an East Syracuse babysitter Saturday night after she turned on the two young girls she was caring for, stabbing them multiple times with a knife. Lisa Turkki, 39, was ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-01T20:06:16Z)

No deals yet to break Iraq's political impasse

Iraq's two top vote-getters met Tuesday to discuss forming a new government Neither man won a majority in the March elections The political uncertainty comes at a critical time in Iraq Baghdad, Iraq (CNN ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-21T13:09:49Z)

McCoy, Penn agree to contracts with Bucs

TAMPA - 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 opening day of ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-01T11:30:53Z)

There is a Possibility Jessica Simpson Will Replace Simon Cowell on 'Idol'

With the end of American Idol season nine, judges Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres followed Paula Abdul's motion and resigned from the show prior to the upcoming season ten. Rumors have been circulating ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-01T20:20:35Z)

Brunswick swings to 2Q profit on higher sales

Boat maker Brunswick Corp. said Thursday that it swung to a profit in the second quarter, helped by a jump in marine engine and boat sales. The company also said it sold its Triton Boats unit to Fishing Holdings LLC, an ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T18:15:18Z)

Ellen DeGeneres' 'Idol' exit: Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest react

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and exiting judge Simon Cowell both reacted last night to Ellen DeGeneres' decision to exit the show's judging panel after just one season. Seacrest expressed his feelings ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

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