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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 1:41 pm

Observing Ramadan? There's an app for that

By SAMANTHA HENRY Associated Press Writer PATERSON, N.J. (AP) - The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

HP shares fall on Hurd shock; some see bargain

NEW YORK, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co's share price ( HPQ.N ) fell in early trading on Monday, three days after CEO Mark Hurd resigned following an investigation into his relationship with a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-09T16:14:53Z)

Carl Icahn Extends Tender Offer for All Lions Gate Ent. (LGF) Common

Carl C. Icahn announced today that the offer by his affiliated entities to purchase up to all of the outstanding common shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: LGF ) for $6.50 per share in cash has been extended ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-11T17:24:05Z)

Continued: Mideast Muslims start holy month of Ramadan, fasting from sunrise to ...

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Over a billion Muslims around the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, with the dawn-to-dusk fast posing a particular challenge for the devout in the sweltering Middle ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-11T11:54:49Z)

NHL scrutinizing Luongo, Hossa, Savard, Pronger deals

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (notes) signed a 12-year, $64 million deal last fall that the league is giving some extra attention to now, thanks to the ruling on Monday by arbitrator Richard Bloch that Ilya ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-11T19:40:06Z)

Former Chief Makes Offer for Owner of 'Idol'

The former chief executive of CKx Inc. is offering to buy a controlling stake in the company, which owns the "American Idol" reality-TV show as well as rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-11T19:47:15Z)

Ramadan: Mecca's giant clock will compete with Greenwich meridian

Operational tomorrow or the next day, for the beginning of Ramadan. The dials measure 48 metres and stand on a tower of over 400 meters. "Scientific" claims for the global centrality of Mecca Meridian. Mecca (AsiaNews ... (Source: AsiaNews.IT 2010-08-11T10:07:26Z)

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 2010-08-11T14:17:58Z)

Another Deal From Hell: CKX

Robert F.X. Sillerman is back for an encore. In 2007, together with fellow media impresario Simon Fuller, Mr. Sillerman tried to take complete control of his entertainment company, CKX , in a management buyout ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-11T18:35:40Z)

Iraq attacks likely to increase during Ramadan, U.S. says

BAGHDAD — The U.S. expects attacks in Iraq to continue to spike as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins this week, a top American general warned Monday after explosions in the southern city of Basra ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-09T20:25:25Z)

Ramadan Begins

Muslim worshipers embrace each other at the start of Ramadan at the Umm al-Qura mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. The first full day of the Muslim holy month may begin with a blessing: 'may every year find you in good ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-11T14:17:58Z)

Saudi to test giant clock in Mecca during Ramadan

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported Tuesday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T10:21:45Z)

Hurd May Find Job in Private Equity After HP, Recruiters Say

Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Mark Hurd, forced to resign last week as chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard Co., may have a career ahead of him in private equity rather than as head of a publicly held company ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-11T04:09:31Z)

In Mideast, Ramadan fast begins in sweltering heat

A Palestinian child plays with fireworks on the first day of Ramadan at Shati refugee camp in Gaza city, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010. During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating, drinking ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-11T11:54:49Z)

Darrelle Revis, Jets still far apart

T he Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the agents of All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal can get done before the regular season. "The answer's no," Johnson ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T05:43:46Z)

Lions Gate urges rejection of Icahn's $6.50 offer

In the latest twist in a battle for control, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Monday recommended its shareholders reject Carl Icahn's offer to buy the rest of the company for $6.50 per share. Shares had closed up 12 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

In Mideast, Ramadan fast begins amid sweltering heat

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Over a billion Muslims around the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, with the dawn-to-dusk fast posing a particular challenge for the devout in the ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-11T15:08:05Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis getting deal by Week 1

CORTLAND, N.Y. Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Icahn Extends $6.50-a-Share Offer for Lions Gate as Court Weighs Complaint

Billionaire Carl Icahn extended a $6.50-a-share bid to buy the Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shares he doesn't own until Oct. 22, to give a Canadian court time to weigh his complaint against the independent ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-11T18:49:59Z)

HP stock looks like bargain, but scandal stirs turbulence

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co.'s stock looks like a bargain after falling more than 7 percent, analysts said, but investors worry that more trouble is ahead after its CEO quit because of a scandal with a female ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-10T15:02:07Z)

CKX Founder Robert Sillerman Prepares Cash Bid For `American Idol' Owner

Robert F.X. Sillerman , the former chief executive officer of CKX Inc. , said he is preparing a cash offer of $5.50 to $5.75 a share for a controlling stake in the owner of the "American Idol" television ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-10T12:17:28Z)

Rex Ryan Has A Way To Get Darrelle Revis Into Jets Camp

Rex Ryan 's next starring role: The Negotiator. The brash New York Jets coach has come up with a game plan to get holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis back on the field. And, everyone in the organization is ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-11T19:25:47Z)

Saudis Open 'World's Largest Clock' in Mecca

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-08-11T17:59:53Z)

Continued: Ramadan tradition goes high-tech; apps can send prayer time reminders ...

PATERSON, N.J. - The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week. Cell phone applications such as ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-11T17:31:15Z)

Alleged thief tries to sell ladder to victim

HILLSBORO, OR -- An Oregon man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a ladder from a man and then called him later to sell him a ladder. Washington County sheriff's deputies say Kevin Gilman faces theft and burglary ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

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 New Jersey ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-11T18:07:02Z)

In Mideast, Ramadan fast begins in sweltering heat (6:58 a.m.)

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Over a billion Muslims around the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, with the dawn-to-dusk fast posing a particular challenge for the devout in the sweltering ... (Source: Carlsbad Current-Argus 2010-08-11T13:49:20Z)

Hillsboro man charged with selling stolen ladders

HILLSBORO — An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman is facing ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Ore. man charged with selling stolen ladders

(AP) — HILLSBORO, Ore. - An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

Ramadan 2010 USA: From Miami to Mecca, how 1.6 billion Muslims celebrate

In addition to the heat, Muslims – who now comprise roughly a quarter of humanity – face unique challenges and perks depending on whether they're celebrating in America, Arab countries, or as far north ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-11T10:50:23Z)

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