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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 11:40 am

Gitmo detainee gets 14 years but may serve only a fraction

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence Wednesday for an al-Qaida cook, though he could be released much sooner under a plea bargain that will limit the time he ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-12T04:51:17Z)

Tim Hortons Inc. announces sale of interest in Maidstone Bakeries business for CAD$ ...

(All amounts in Canadian dollars) OAKVILLE, ON, Aug. 12 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX: THI, NYSE: THI) today announced the Company's decision to sell its 50% interest in the Maidstone Bakeries business to joint venture ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-12T11:32:09Z)

UPDATE: MLB Owners Approve Sale of Rangers to Nolan Ryan

MINNEAPOLIS - Major League Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale was formally ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

8 Iraqi Soldiers and 3 Others Die as Insurgents Booby-Trap a House

BAGHDAD — Eleven people were killed when Sunni insurgents lured Iraqi soldiers into a booby-trapped house on the eve of Ramadan, the Iraqi police said Wednesday. Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-12T00:12:07Z)

Web site reporting that Severstal Steel is looking to sell Warren facility

WARREN, Ohio - There's no comment tonight from Severstal Steel on a report that it's Warren and other North American facilities are up for sale. The web site, www.metalbulletin.com, is quoting sources as saying the ... (Source: WFMJ.com 2010-08-12T17:22:54Z)

$197M deal approved for smaller U.S. Sugar land buy

The governing board of the South Florida Water Management District has approved a scaled-back version of a buyout of U.S. Sugar land for Everglades restoration. The board voted 6-0 this afternoon in West Palm ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-12T18:13:01Z)

Gitmo jury recommends 14 years for bin Laden's cook

A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence Wednesday for an al-Qaida cook, though its decision may be overruled by a plea bargain that will limit the time he spends in prison. Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al-Qosi of Sudan ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T00:40:45Z)

Ramadan 2010 Live - Saudi Arabia Webcam at Al-Masjid, Mecca

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 12, 2010 – Ramadan Mubarak! The muslim community around the world observe the 30 day spiritual festival, and nowhere more so than in Saudi Arabia, where the Grand Mosque at Mecca continues ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-12T15:28:22Z)

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)

Three Severstal steel plants for sale, union says

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- The United Steelworkers union says it is working with Russian steelmaker Severstal to find a buyer for Severstal's plants in Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio. A spokesman in Washington said ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-12T16:18:29Z)

Wendy's/Arby's Group earnings continue to fall

Sales at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. continued to decline in the second quarter, however the company remains optimistic that its turnaround efforts are taking hold. The second quarter results, announced today, saw ... (Source: QSR Web 2010-08-12T16:11:19Z)

Al-Qaida cook faces sentencing

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba – A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence yesterday for an al-Qaida cook, though he could be released much sooner under a plea bargain that would limit the time he spends in ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-12T10:27:43Z)

Florida Everglades Restoration Plan Shrinks as Economy Thwarts Bond Sale

Florida's two-year-old plan to buy private property for Everglades restoration is on the verge of approval at one-seventh its original size after a flagging economy and lawsuits thwarted the project's bond ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-12T17:08:35Z)

Tim Hortons Surges on Earnings, Sale of Baking Joint Venture

Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Tim Hortons Inc., Canada's largest fast-food chain, rose the most in a year after reporting second- quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates. The company, known for its coffee and donuts ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-12T16:32:48Z)

11 killed in Sunni insurgent attack aimed at Iraqi soldiers

BAGHDAD — Eleven people were killed when Sunni insurgents lured Iraqi soldiers into a booby-trapped house on the eve of Ramadan, Iraqi police said yesterday. The army was called to the house in Sadiya, 60 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-12T09:23:18Z)

Zimbabwe gem sale stirs 'blood diamond' fears

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children. It was the first public sale of ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

Saudis testing giant clock in Mecca during Ramadan

RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia is unveiling what it bills as the world's largest clock, which will be visible from more than 16 miles away. The official Saudi news agency says the clock will be ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-11T15:22:24Z)

Zimbabwe restarts diamond sales amid 'blood diamond' accusations

Abbey Chikane of Kimberley Process shows the certificate awarded to Zimbabwe following their granting of a Kimberley Process certification in Harare, Aug. 11. Zimbabwe began selling millions of carats of rough ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-12T13:12:22Z)

Document Capture Continues Impressive Growth With Q2 Sales and Earnings Release First ...

SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/11/10 -- Document Capture Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: DCMT), an IP-driven leader in the design, development and sale of next-generation mobile scanning technologies, today announced Q2 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-11T20:08:44Z)

No Ramadan respite as unrest rocks Indian Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India (AFP) – The fasting month of Ramadan looks set to be one of curfews, protests and hardship for Muslims in Indian Kashmir, which is experiencing a wave of popular unrest directed against Indian rule. For ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T07:21:37Z)

Baseball approves the sale of the Texas Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Major League Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale was ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-08-12T18:05:51Z)

Water managers OK spending $197 million to buy U.S. Sugar land for Everglades

WEST PALM BEACH — The South Florida Water Management District board this afternoon unanimously approved spending $197 million to buy 28,000 acres form U.S. Sugar to help restore the Everglades. The vote came in the ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-08-12T18:13:01Z)

Muslims Defy Curfew, Protest Indian Rule In Kashmir

Kashmiri Muslims shout slogans during a protest to defy a curfew in Khrew, on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, on Wednesday. Mukhtar Khan / AP Kashmiri Muslims shout slogans during a protest to defy a curfew in Khrew ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-05T05:06:45Z)

REFILE-UPDATE 2-Tim Hortons shares soar on profit, bakery sale

TORONTO (Reuters) - Tim Hortons Inc, Canada's largest restaurant chain, posted a 21 percent rise in net income on Thursday and said it is selling its 50 percent interest in Maidstone Bakeries to its European ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

Zimbabwe gem sale stirs fears of 'blood diamonds'

JOHANNESBURG -- Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children. It was the first ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-12T15:28:22Z)

11 killed at Iraqi home blown up by insurgents

BAGHDAD — Eleven people were killed when Sunni insurgents lured Iraqi soldiers into a booby-trapped house on the eve of Ramadan, Iraqi police said Wednesday. The army was called to the house in Sadiya, 60 miles north ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

Flash floods kill dozens in Indian Kashmir

Four people were killed Tuesday as thousands of protesters ignored police warnings they would be shot on sight if they defied a round-the-clock curfew declared in Indian-controlled Kashmir in an attempt to ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-06T07:00:05Z)

Document Capture Continues Impressive Growth With Q2 Sales and Earnings Release

SAN JOSE, CA — Document Capture Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: DCMT), an IP-driven leader in the design, development and sale of next-generation mobile scanning technologies, today announced Q2 2010 revenues of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T07:21:37Z)

MLB owners approve Rangers' sale

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg on Thursday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-12T17:58:42Z)

Severstal Said to Put U.S. Mills Up For Sale

Severstal , Russia's largest steelmaker, has put some of its loss-making American mills for sale, Reuters reported , citing several sources quoted in an American Metal Market article. The report stated that ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-12T11:17:50Z)

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