Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 1:40 am

Netflix, EPIX deal is official; Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate movies start streaming ...

NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., August 10, 2010 – EPIX™ and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced an agreement through which Netflix members can instantly watch an array of new releases and ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis, P.C. Announces Investigation of Inergy Holdings, L ...

BusinessWire - The law firm of Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis, P.C. is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty by the board of directors of Inergy Holdings, L.P. ("NRGP" or the "Company") [NYSE ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

Hope rises for deal on Mideast talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The White House's Mideast envoy failed yesterday to secure Palestinian agreement to go to direct talks with Israel, but US and Palestinian officials said a possible solution to the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-11T05:06:47Z)

Top coaches uncomfortable with Isiah Thomas-Knicks deal

N EW YORK — Two prominent college basketball coaches said Tuesday that they are uncomfortable with the consulting deal struck by Florida International University coach Isiah Thomas and the Knicks. "I am good ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-11T07:01:19Z)

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation Related to the Acquisition of Inergy ...

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 10, 2010 – Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of Inergy Holdings, L.P. ("Inergy Holdings ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-10T18:36:52Z)

Ramadan nourishes Muslims' souls

Ramadan may be best understood by most non-Muslims as Islam's holy month of fasting, when the observant abstain from food and water during daylight hours. But local Muslims say Ramadan, which begins today, is ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-11T07:08:29Z)

Muslims observe Ramadan

LA MARQUE — Muslims around the globe have begun a month of daytime fasting to observe Ramadan. This annual practice looks back to the granting of the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Ramadan is the ... (Source: Galveston County Daily News 2010-08-11T06:11:13Z)

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)

Blunden re-signed by Jackets

(AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets made sure that another young forward will be back in the fold. The club re-signed Mike Blunden to a one-year contract, general manager Scott Howson confirmed on Tuesday ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-10T20:02:45Z)

Teva Completes Ratiopharm Buyout

NEW YORK (AP) -- Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-10T13:57:41Z)

US Supreme Court won't block Canadian's Guantanamo trial

In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, reviewed by a US Department of Defense official, Canadian defendant Omar Khadr attends a hearing in the courthouse on Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base in Cuba ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-11T07:37:07Z)

Coach K: Consultant Isiah bad deal

Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski disagrees with the concept of Isiah Thomas holding a dual role of FIU coach and Knicks consultant. The NBA likely will rule today on whether to void Thomas' new consulting contract. "I ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-11T07:08:29Z)

Gitmo detainee to avoid solitary in plea deal

Lieutenant Colonel Jon Jackson, Pentagon-appointed defense lawyer for Canadian citizen Omar Khadr, speaks to reporters at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. Khadr, 23, is due to stand trial for war crimes ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-10T00:21:39Z)

Bruins: NHL eyes Marc Savard's deal

I t appears as though arbitrator Richard Bloch's ruling in favor of the NHL rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's mammoth free agent contract with the New Jersey Devils could have some far reaching effects, and the tremors ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-11T04:52:28Z)

Netflix, Epix Deal to Stream Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount Films

Netflix on Tuesday announced a content deal with Epix that will add feature films from Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM to the company's streaming lineup starting Sept. 1. Epix, which launched in October 2009, is a ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-10T15:09:16Z)

Done deal: Minnesota Timberwolves finalize Anthony Tolliver signing

The Timberwolves completed negotiations Monday with free agent Anthony Tolliver , signing the 6-foot-8 forward to a reported two-year deal worth $4.8 million. Tolliver, 25, averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Hope rises again on Mideast talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank - U.S. and Palestinian officials said a possible solution was emerging to the impasse over holding direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations even though the White House's special Mideast ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-11T07:01:19Z)

Teva closes $4.95B deal for German drugmaker Ratiopharm, broadens footprint in Europe

NEW YORK (AP) — Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-10T12:17:28Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Tolliver signs

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially signed 6-foot-8 free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver to a deal reportedly worth $4.8 million over two years. Tolliver, 25, averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 44 games ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Blue Jackets keep young forward Blunden with 1-year deal

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets made sure that another young forward will be back in the fold. The club re-signed Mike Blunden to a one-year contract, general manager Scott Howson confirmed on Tuesday. The 23 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T22:04:27Z)

Netflix wins movies from Paramount, MGM, Lionsgate in Epix deal

Netflix stock surged Tuesday after the online DVD rental pioneer confirmed that it reached another deal to put Hollywood movies on its "Watch Instantly" online streaming service. The Los Gatos company's shares ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-10T21:28:39Z)

Local Muslims celebrate Ramadan

Ramadan -- the most sacred month on the Islamic calendar -- is a time marked by prayer, charitable giving and daytime fasting that, for most Muslims around the world, begins today. While Ramadan is a nearly ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-11T05:42:35Z)

Teva completes buyout of German drugmaker

Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic drugs, and said it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T11:20:12Z)

Thomas' Knicks reunion under scrutiny

NEW YORK -- Mike D'Antoni sounds OK with it. Mike Krzyzewski wouldn't do it. Isiah Thomas' return to the New York Knicks as a consultant while still coaching a college team has raised plenty of questions ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

UPDATE 3-Inergy LP to buy Inergy Holdings in $2.1 bln deal

BANGALORE, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Propane distributor Inergy LP ( NRGY.N ) agreed to buy its holding partner Inergy Holdings LP ( NRGP.N ) in an all-stock deal which values the Inergy Holdings at about $2.09 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:26:43Z)

Columbus Re-Signs Mike Blunden to One-Year Deal

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Mike Blunden to a one-year contract, General Manager Scott Howson announced today. Blunden, 23, recorded two goals and two assists for four points, 59 ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-10T20:02:45Z)

First Guantanamo trial under Obama starts

US NAVAL BASE AT GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (AFP) – Jury selection for the trial of Guantanamo's youngest detainee continued Wednesday as Canadian Omar Khadr became the first person to face a military tribunal ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-11T07:58:35Z)

Obama envoy fails to get Palestinians to enter direct talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The White House's Mideast envoy failed Tuesday to secure Palestinian agreement to go to direct talks with Israel, despite mounting pressure from the U.S. administration to begin negotiations in ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-11T05:28:16Z)

What Minnesota Timberwolves' Interest in Anthony Tolliver Means

Several reports have linked the Minnesota Timberwolves with a move for Anthony Tolliver, who is currently out of contract with the Golden State Warriors. Reading between the lines, regardless of whether or not this deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T04:08:15Z)

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)

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