Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 9:40 pm

As NHL considers voiding Hossa, Savard, Luongo deals, experts weigh in on Kovalchuk ...

In the aftermath of Richard Bloch's decision to both uphold the NHL's rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on the grounds that it circumvented the salary cap's "spirit" and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-10T21:21:30Z)

Dodgers outslug Phillies 15-9

The Dodgers had 18 hits, eight against starter Kyle Kendrick (7-5), who lasted only 3 1-3 innings. The top four hitters in the batting order - Scott Podsednik, Ryan Theriot, Ethier and James Loney - had 11 hits and ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T03:33:44Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk deal gets sent off

A n arbiter ruled yesterday that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league had rejected the 17-year contract, saying the longest deal in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T20:31:23Z)

Mexican president open to change in drug strategy

President Felipe Calderon said Tuesday he is willing to change Mexico's drug-war strategy and promised a new offensive against money laundering after hearing blistering criticism from opposition leaders ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-10T21:28:39Z)

Harangody signs deal with Celtics

In the shadows of the Boston Celtics' introductory news conference Tuesday for center Shaquille O'Neal, a former Notre Dame star joined the team. Luke Harangody, who was selected in the second round of the NBA draft ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-10T17:25:17Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp ( FNB.N ) said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc ( CCBP.O ) for about $70 million in cash and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:33:52Z)

A long, hot Ramadan for many devout Muslims

Muslims in much of the Middle East will begin the fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday during an especially gruelling time of the year, with sweltering heat and extremely long daylight hours. Religious ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-10T22:47:24Z)

Mexico drug cartels thrive despite Calderón's offensive

Nearly four years after President Felipe Calderón launched a military-led crackdown against drug traffickers, the cartels are smuggling more narcotics into the United States, amassing bigger fortunes and ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-11T01:10:34Z)

A look at college deals for retirees, seniors

Discounted, or even free, tuition is available for senior citizen and retirees. Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T14:31:04Z)

Dodgers pound Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Podsednik, left, collides with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz to score on a single by Dodgers' James Loney in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-11T03:48:03Z)

Bruins: Marc Savard deal investigated like Ilya Kovalchuk's

B OSTON — The Boston Bruins [ team stats ] say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T21:35:49Z)

Ramadan begins Wednesday

The Royal Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday, 10th August, 2010 that the Muslim fasting month (Ramadan) would start in the Kingdom on Wednesday, 11th August 2010, Saudi local tabloids reported. The ... (Source: Patriotic Vanguard 2010-08-11T03:05:06Z)

Retirees get discounts to attend college

CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community ... (Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

High expectations for Huskies on the gridiron

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut opened football practice Monday afternoon with a call from defensive captain Scott Lutrus to get ready to do big things in the Big House. The Huskies return 15 starters from ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-11T03:12:15Z)

Huskies hope for big season

STORRS, Conn. — Connecticut opened football practice Monday afternoon with a call from defensive captain Scott Lutrus to get ready to do big things in the Big House. The Huskies return 15 starters from a ... (Source: Westerly Sun 2010-08-10T13:50:32Z)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc for about $70 million in cash and stock to branch into eastern ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-09T22:27:07Z)

Former Mexico president Vicente Fox calls for legalizing drugs

Fox's comments, posted Sunday on his blog, came less than a week after President Felipe Calderon agreed to open the door to discussions about the legalization of drugs, even though he stressed that he remained ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-09T03:28:57Z)

SCOTT PILGRIM Comics Now on iPad, iPhone

It's completely fair to refer to this week as " Scott Pilgrim week" — the movie's out on Friday, the soundtrack and video game hit today, and we here at Newsarama ran this nifty feature with comments ... (Source: Newsarama (blog) 2010-08-11T00:41:56Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug 10 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0600 GMT on Tuesday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:19:33Z)

Exclusive Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Video Interviews!

In what may be a junket interview record, ComingSoon.net spoke exclusively with no less than 11 of the incredible cast members behind this week's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World . Based on the manga-style series by Bryan Lee ... (Source: Superhero Hype! 2010-08-11T03:40:53Z)

New coaches facing varied challenges in Big East

The Big East has three new coaches facing three drastically different challenges.At Cincinnati, Butch Jones is again following Brian Kelly and trying to keep a good thing going. Skip Holtz has the task of mending a South ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T04:16:41Z)

Saudi says Ramadan starts Wednesday

RIYADH — The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will start on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, state television Al-Ekhbariyah said. The news channel said on Tuesday night that the supreme judicial council, which is in charge of ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-08-11T03:12:15Z)

Michael Cera's Precious Little Life Gets Soul in Scott Pilgrim

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: Village Voice 2010-08-11T00:20:27Z)

Discounts lure seniors to school

CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-09T13:58:52Z)

NHL eyeing rich deals for cap violations

New York-- The NHL said Tuesday it is examining several "front-loaded" long-term player contracts in the wake of an arbitrator's ruling this week. Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday in favor of the NHL's power to void ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-11T02:43:37Z)

Devils working on new deal to re-sign forward Ilya Kovalchuk

The New Jersey Devils are working on another deal to sign Ilya Kovalchuk. Less than 24 hours after an arbitrator ruled that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-10T23:16:02Z)

Rookie Harangody signs two-year deal with Celtics

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have signed Luke Harangody, their second-round draft pick. The deal is for two years. Terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8 forward was the 52nd pick in this year's draft. At Notre Dame ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T22:54:33Z)

Andy Katz's Daily Word: Notre Dame Fighting Irish look to Scott Martin for help in replacing Luke ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Quick hitters from coaches in Orlando last week: • If Notre Dame reaches the NCAA tournament for a second straight season, it will be because Purdue transfer Scott Martin makes a major ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

Bruins say league investigating Savard deal just like Kovalchuk's

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a similar structure that went to Ilya ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T21:50:08Z)

Dodgers bombard Phillies with 18-hit outburst

PHILADELPHIA - Andre Ethier had four hits, scored four runs and reached base six times, and Casey Blake and Jay Gibbons hit home runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 15-9 battering of the Philadelphia ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-08-11T04:16:41Z)

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