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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 9:40 pm

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)

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)

Google to Sell Ads on DirecTV

Google Inc. on Wednesday announced a deal to sell advertising on cable channels available on DirecTV, in a move that helps the Silicon Valley Internet company further broaden the reach of its ads. The deal is ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-12T16:39:57Z)

Barnes & Noble says no agreement with Yupaica

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 bookseller, is ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T22:23:33Z)

Mall deal boosts cell-phone coupons

The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon Property Group, which ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-12T09:01:49Z)

Libya says deal to free jailed Israeli photographer involved release of Palestinian ...

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The son of Libya's leader says part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel . Seif al-Islam Gadhafi told reporters ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-12T19:46:04Z)

Zimbabwe proceeds with certified diamonds sale

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, center, chats with Mines and Minerals Minister Orbert Mpofu, left, and Zanu PF Chairman Simon Khaya Moyo after the granting of a Kimberley Process certificate to ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-12T08:47:30Z)

Phillies rally for four in ninth to beat Dodgers

Carlos Ruiz's game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning capped a frantic rally to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9 on Thursday night. Matt Slocum AP Photo Philadelphia ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-13T03:31:21Z)

Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons, ads

NEW YORK — The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon Property Group ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

Cain, Renteria lift Giants over Dodgers

SAN FRANCISCO -- Earning his first career win against the Los Angeles Dodgers was a big step for San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain. Sweeping a three-game series from the Giants' division rivals was even more ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-02T12:26:57Z)

Roy Oswalt, Phillies shut down Dodgers but lose Ross Gload to strained groin

PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Oswalt got an extra boost from the sellout crowd, and then gave them more reason to cheer in his home debut. Oswalt pitched seven impressive innings, two relievers finished off the six-hitter and the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

Matt Cain finally beats Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants complete sweep

So this is what it feels like, Matt Cain must've thought. Not just to beat the Dodgers, something Cain hadn't done in 14 career starts before Sunday's 2-0 victory. Not just to hear the sonic boom from 42,922 ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-02T11:51:10Z)

Phillies double their way past Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA Carlos Ruiz tried to escape his teammates. But that wasn't happening. Not Thursday night. This time, the Phillies didn't even need Jimmy Rollins for an astonishing rally against Jonathan Broxton ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-13T04:07:09Z)

Ron Burkle's lawsuit against Barnes & Noble is dismissed

Barnes & Noble Inc.'s heated battle with Los Angeles billionaire Ron Burkle continued Thursday as a judge dismissed his lawsuit against the bookseller in an effort to expand his stock holdings. The decision by ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T22:37:52Z)

Phillies come back from 9-2 to beat Dodgers in ninth

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies lost player after player to injury this season. They never lost their guts. Carlos Ruiz's two-run double in the bottom of the ninth gave Philadelphia a 10-9 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-13T03:24:12Z)

Google In Ad Deal with DirecTV

DirecTV and Google have entered into an ad sales partnership involving Google TV ads, the companies said today. Under the deal, Google will become the sales representative for a broad selection of advertising ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-08-11T14:46:36Z)

Dana Petroleum's £1.7bn takeover talks with KNOC stall

Scotland-based oil explorer Dana Petroleum has said takeover talks with Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC) have broken down as the Korean company was unwilling to raise its £1.7bn offer. Dana said it was unable to agree on ... (Source: New Statesman 2010-08-12T12:50:53Z)

San Francisco Giants score clean sweep on Los Angeles Dodgers

So this is what it feels like, Matt Cain must have thought. Not just to beat the Dodgers, something Cain hadn't done in 14 career starts before Sunday afternoon's 2-0 victory. Not just to hear the sonic boom ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-02T08:02:06Z)

Dana turns on suitor KNOC, chance of deal recedes

LONDON (Reuters) - A takeover of Dana Petroleum ( DNX.L ) looks increasingly unlikely after it turned on suitor Korea National Oil Corp KOILC.UL, accusing it of ignoring invitations and refusing to sign a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T10:34:53Z)

DIRECTV and Google sign strategic partnership for ad sales

Provider of video services DIRECTV (Nasdaq: DTV | PowerRating ) and Internet search engine Google (Nasdaq: GOOG | PowerRating ) have entered into a strategic partnership under which Google will become the ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-12T15:21:13Z)

Phillies Rally in Ninth to Beat Dodgers

Carlos Ruiz's game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning capped a frantic rally to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9 on Thursday night. Ruiz's shot bounced off the left ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-13T03:45:40Z)

Korea National Oil: Disappointed Over Rejection From Dana Petroleum

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC.YY) said Thursday it is disappointed that the board of Dana Petroleum PLC (DNX.LN) does not agree that 1,800 pence per share represents a full and fair value ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-12T12:50:53Z)

Barnes & Noble says it was unable to reach an agreement with financier Ron Burkle's ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Phillies score eight runs late, complete frantic rally vs. Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA -- Carlos Ruiz's game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning capped a frantic rally to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9 on Thursday night. Ruiz's shot bounced ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-13T03:31:21Z)

MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers, BBA

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Major League Baseball owners today 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: 39online.com 2010-08-12T17:15:45Z)

Deal gives boost to cell-phone coupons

NEW YORK (AP) - The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon ... (Source: WPRI 2010-08-12T12:15:06Z)

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)

Continued: MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS - 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. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T17:22:54Z)

Several Palestinian prisoners exchanged for 1 Israeli

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi , The son of Libya's leader said Thursday that part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Gadhafi told reporters ... (Source: Ya Libnan 2010-08-12T23:27:59Z)

Libya says Palestinians freed in deal for Israeli

The son of Libya's leader says part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Seif al-Islam Gadhafi told reporters Thursday that the Israeli-Tunisian ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T19:46:04Z)

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