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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 12:40 pm

Pacers trade Troy Murphy, acquire Darren Collison and James Posey

The Indiana Pacers have traded forward Troy Murphy to the New Jersey Nets in a four-team, five-player deal. • Size: 6-0, 160 pounds. • College: UCLA. Helped lead the Bruins to three consecutive Final Fours ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-12T10:42:02Z)

Rangel dismisses critics, pledges tough reelection fight

(CNN) -- New York Rep. Charlie Rangel, under fire for alleged financial wrongdoing and harming the credibility of Congress, renewed his demand Thursday for a hearing before the House ethics committee. The ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-12T16:25:38Z)

NouvEON buys Morrisville's InCentric

Charlotte management-consulting firm NouvEON is expanding into the Triangle area by acquiring technology-consulting firm InCentric Solutions of Morrisville. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed ... (Source: Charlotte Business Journal 2010-08-11T11:47:39Z)

Nikkei hits one-mth low, battered by economy worry

TOKYO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average slid 2 percent to hit a one-month low on Thursday, battered as fears about a slowdown in the global economy pushed the dollar to its weakest in 15 years against the yen ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-12T05:05:36Z)

Trade gains eyed after Colombia-Venezuela deal

BOGOTA (AFP) – The renewal of ties between Colombia and Venezuela came as a relief to many, not least to some five million people along both sides of the border badly hit by a massive drop in joint trade ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T10:13:24Z)

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)

Leaders Repair Colombia-Venezuela Ties

LIMA, Peru -- Colombia's new president, Juan Manuel Santos, and his Venezuelan counterpart, Hugo Chávez, moved on Tuesday to repair diplomatic relations after ties had sharply deteriorated in recent weeks over ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Expect to see a lot more of Nathan Deal in south and middle Georgia

Expect to see a lot of Republican Nathan Deal in south and middle Georgia - including the Savannah area - between now and Nov. 2. That's where Sonny Perdue beat Democrat Roy Barnes - now trying to get his old ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-08-12T13:55:19Z)

NFL Capsules - League and Player News: Jets owner not optimistic about Revis deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — It appears Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon. The New York Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the All-Pro cornerback's agents, and owner Woody Johnson ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-10T11:13:03Z)

Nikkei set to fall as global econ worries grow

TOKYO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average is set to fall on Thursday as fears grow about sustained global economic stagnation and after the dollar hit a 15-year low against the yen, heightening concerns ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-11T23:50:38Z)

National: Pistons, McGrady agree to 1-year deal

DETROIT -- Tracy McGrady is getting a chance to rejuvenate his career with a team hoping for a rebound of its own. McGrady and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, a person ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-08-11T02:36:28Z)

Charlotte company NouvEON buys Morrisville's InCentric

Morrisville technology consulting firm InCentric has been acquired by a Charlotte consulting firm NouvEON in a deal that brings the Charlotte company into the Triangle, the companies announced Tuesday ... (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2010-08-10T21:21:30Z)

Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Being Salvaged For Evidence

Contractors are set to start salvaging the wreckage of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, which could provide key evidence for a criminal investigation. The U.S. government is leading a criminal investigation into ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-11T17:38:24Z)

Barnes & Noble: No agreement with Yucaipa

NEW YORK - Barnes & Noble says it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Burkle, who owns a 19 percent stake in the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-12T17:15:45Z)

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)

Barnes & Noble says no deal with financier Burkle

Barnes & Noble said Thursday it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Mr. Burkle, who owns a 19% stake in the bookseller, is suing the ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-08-12T17:44:23Z)

NBA: Ex-Warrior Troy Murphy traded by Indiana Pacers to New Jersey Nets in deal ...

New Jersey acquired former Warriors forward Troy Murphy from Indiana as part of a four-team trade. The Pacers acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans on Wednesday. The ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-12T04:29:49Z)

Presidents of Venezuela, Colombia to meet Tuesday

BOGOTA, Colombia—The foreign ministers of Venezuela and Colombia say their two presidents will meet in Bogota on Tuesday. The announcement Sunday said the meeting in Colombia's capital will be the first step ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-12T12:22:15Z)

Dan Rostenkowski, longtime Ways and Means chairman, dies at 82

CHICAGO — Dan Rostenkowski was always known simply as "Mr. Chairman," even years after his spectacular rise from Northwest Side ward boss to one of the nation's most powerful political leaders ended in a ... (Source: The State 2010-08-12T07:07:18Z)

Former House Titan Rostenkowski Was Deal-Maker

Chicago Democrat Dan Rostenkowski, who for 13 years wrote tax laws and loopholes as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was the gruff, deal-making, steak-devouring embodiment of Congress in the ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-12T11:53:37Z)

Of Nathan Deal, Roy Barnes and Georgia geography

There's the mess in Washington, and the mess in the state Capitol. Decide which one worries you most, and you're halfway to solving the riddle of the November race for governor of Georgia. The other half ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2010-08-12T01:59:29Z)

NouvEON Announces the Acquisition of Information Technology Solutions Provider ...

Charlotte, NC, August 12, 2010 --( PR.com )-- Today, NouvEON announced that it has acquired InCentric Solutions LLC, an integrated information technology solutions provider based in Raleigh, N.C. The combined strengths ... (Source: PR.com 2010-08-12T07:00:08Z)

BP catastrophe time line

April 20: Transocean Ltd.'s Deepwater Horizon oil rig, operated by BP, explodes and catches fire in the Gulf, 45 miles southeast of Venice, La. April 21: The U.S. Coast Guard searches for 11 of 126 people ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-08-12T16:47:07Z)

Darren Collison Headlines Four-Team Swap, Complete Breakdown

Today in the NBA, four teams completed a five-player deal. The parties involved were the New Orleans Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, and New Jersey Nets. The five players involved in the deal were: Darren ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-12T11:46:28Z)

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)

South, middle Georgia may see a lot of Nathan Deal in coming weeks

Expect to see a lot of Republican Nathan Deal in south and middle Georgia – including the Savannah area – between now and Nov. 2. That's where Sonny Perdue beat Democrat Roy Barnes – now trying to get ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2010-08-12T16:32:48Z)

Nikkei set to slip, but bargain-hunting seen likely

TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei is set to slip on Wednesday as worries about the sustainability of a global economic recovery grew after disappointing U.S. data and the yen rose, though bargain-hunting ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T23:17:11Z)

Other players in April 20 rig blast deal with consequences, get a boost from BP plugging well

DENVER (AP) — With BP at a turning point in the Gulf oil spill , other companies with a role in the crisis are seeing their fortunes improve, even as they wait to see how the legal and financial costs get sorted out ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-06T04:08:18Z)

UPDATE 1-Barnes & Noble says couldn't reach deal with Burkle

NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc said it was unable to reach an agreement to end a rift with billionaire investor Ron Burkle as the top bookselling chain seeks to attract buyers. "Barnes & Noble and ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-12T17:08:35Z)

Bills Easley Out Indefinitely

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP/wgrz.com) -- Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Marcus Easley is expected to undergo surgery on his injured left leg and will be out indefinitely, coach Chan Gailey said after practice ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-12T07:57:24Z)

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