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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 5:39 am

Mets suspend reliever after assult charge at Citi Field

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has been suspended for two days by the team after he was charged with assaulting his father-in-law at a Citi Field family lounge following a game. The suspension is ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-08-12T18:05:51Z)

South Korean slugger Lee Dae-ho sets Japanese mark with home runs in 9 consecutive ...

South Korean slugger Lotte Giants' Lee Dae-ho hits a three-run home run as a world record with 9 consecutive-game home runs in the second inning of a professional baseball game against the Kia Tigers in Gwangju, south of ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-14T16:01:47Z)

Former MySpace Chief Van Natta Joins Zynga

Former Facebook and MySpace executive Owen Van Natta has joined online gaming giant Zynga, which produces FarmVille and Mafia Wars. Van Natta will serve as executive vice president of business operations, reporting to ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-13T22:51:00Z)

Quiet ceremonies mark Myanmar's bloody anniversary

Subdued religious ceremonies by activists and pro-democracy politicians marked the anniversary Sunday of the 1988 uprising that was brutally crushed by Myanmar's military. More than 1 million people rose up Aug. 8 that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-08T05:10:21Z)

Slugger Lee Dae-ho sets Korean major league mark with home runs in 9 consecutive ...

South Korean slugger Lotte Giants' Lee Dae-ho hits a three-run home run as a world record with 9 consecutive-game home runs in the second inning of a professional baseball game against the Kia Tigers in Gwangju, south of ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-15T03:43:18Z)

Giants get Jose Guillen from Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals have traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal Friday ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-13T17:50:21Z)

Jays extend Romero's contract five years

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Romero's deal ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-14T22:06:52Z)

RB Ryan Mathews impressive in debut, Chargers beat Bears 25-10

SAN DIEGO – Ryan Mathews had an impressive debut and the San Diego Chargers got along fine without holdouts Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill in a 25-10 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-15T05:02:03Z)

Mark Craig's fourth-and-5

Observations ... • Chiefs running back Thomas Jones, dumped by the Jets after a career-high 1,402 yards rushing last season, has looked good enough at age 32 to run with the first team ahead of Jamal Charles ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-15T05:59:19Z)

Jays give Ricky Romero five-year, $30 million deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex ... (Source: YES Network 2010-08-14T22:56:58Z)

Mets' Francisco Rodriguez apologizes for altercation

NEW YORK -- Mets relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez stood before more than two dozen TV cameras and reporters and apologized to teammates and fans Saturday for a physical altercation at Citi Field that ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-15T09:41:13Z)

Obama gives personal assurances of Gulf's safety

By JULIE PACE Associated Press Writer PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) - With a quick family trip to the Gulf Coast, President Barack Obama is offering his personal assurance that the region is a safe, clean vacation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T12:11:32Z)

UK's Cameron hails World War II veterans

(AP) LONDON - Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and the country's military chief on Sunday hailed the bravery of World War II veterans as they commemorated the anniversary of the surrender of Japan ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-15T08:51:07Z)

A-Rod slams 3 HR's vs. Royals

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez hit three home runs against the Kansas City Royals last night. A-Rod, who became the youngest player to reach 600 homers on Aug. 4, slammed a 412-foot homer off Sean O'Sullivan in ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-15T10:38:29Z)

Obama gives personal assurances of Gulf's safety

P ANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — With a quick family trip to the Gulf Coast, President Barack Obama is offering his personal assurance that the region is a safe, clean vacation destination despite the massive oil spill ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-15T10:38:29Z)

what you missed

• South Korean slugger Lee Dae-ho set a Korean major- league record by hitting home runs in nine consecutive games. Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long share Major League Baseball's mark by hitting ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

Mets closer, K-Rod, arrested at Citi Field

NEW YORK - New York Mets reliever Francisco Rodriguez is in custody after what police called a "physical assault" on a family member at Citi Field. Police say Rodriguez will be charged with third-degree assault. Police ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-12T04:15:30Z)

Police report wrong-way driver kills family of 4

ELMORE COUNTY — A wrong-way driver investigators believe may have been under the influence of alcohol collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle on Interstate 84 near Glenns Ferry, police said, killing four ... (Source: Idaho Press-Tribune 2010-08-15T01:55:56Z)

Obamas' Gulf swim is message to nation

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA.: President Barack Obama declared Gulf Coast beaches clean, safe and open for business Saturday as he brought his family to the Florida Panhandle and promised residents that the ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-15T06:42:16Z)

Britain to mark WWII V-J Day

LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron and the country's military chief will hail the bravery of World War II veterans today as they commemorate the anniversary of the surrender of Japan. Cameron and ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-15T07:03:44Z)

Top US Senator: Myanmar vote to be 'charade'

President Barack Obama should "renew his support" for Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and make sure the world is "not tempted to recognize this mockery of the democratic process," said top Senate Republican Mitch ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-15T09:34:03Z)

CHARGERS: San Diego Tops Chicago, 25-10

(AP) Ryan Mathews was so nervous before his debut that he had to duck into the bathroom to throw up. He recovered quickly though. On his second NFL carry, Mathews was pushed back almost to the Chargers' goal line, then ... (Source: SanDiego.com 2010-08-15T07:10:54Z)

'FarmVille' maker Zynga hires ex-MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as business operations ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-14T00:16:54Z)

CA family of 4 killed by wrong-way driver in Idaho

ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho—A driver going the wrong way hit an oncoming vehicle head-on on I-84 near Glenns Ferry, killing four family members. Idaho State Police say 45-year-old Eusebio Jacobo Pineda of Wendell ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-13T13:11:11Z)

Wrong Way Driver Kills El Monte Family

Idaho State Police said an arrest warrant was issued Friday for a 45-year-old south-central Idaho man involved in a head-on collision on Interstate 84 that killed four members of a El Monte family. A police spokesperson ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T02:40:04Z)

Myanmar polls cannot be 'credible': US

The United States said Friday that Myanmar's planned November 7 elections cannot be "inclusive or credible" under the political circumstances there. Myanmar residents in Japan stage a rally in Tokyo on June 2010 to ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-15T11:35:45Z)

Royals send ex-Mariner Jose Guillen to Giants

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-13T17:43:12Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

LOS ANGELES — Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T00:09:44Z)

MLB Notebook: Royals send Jose Guillen to Giants

The San Francisco Giants made another move for the stretch run Friday, acquiring veteran outfielder Jose Guillen and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for a player to be named later ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-14T12:05:34Z)

UK's Cameron hails World War II veterans as Europe marks V-J Day

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and the country's military chief on Sunday hailed the bravery of World War II veterans as they commemorated the anniversary of the surrender of Japan ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-14T23:04:08Z)

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