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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 9:40 am

NFL Capsules - NFC: Losing Hixon has Giants looking for returners

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Losing Domenik Hixon to a freak season-ending knee injury in minicamp cost the New York Giants more than a reliable receiver. It took away their return game. Hixon handled roughly 80 ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-14T11:01:09Z)

Rams: Deal for Westbrook not close

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Kevin Demoff, vice president of football operations, said before Saturday ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-15T13:01:39Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

PayPal Planning To Offer Micropayment Service

PayPal is making it easier for consumers to make micropayments in order to buy low-cost digital goods online. Scott Thompson, PayPal's president, said Thursday that the online payment service plans to roll out ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-13T18:47:37Z)

Floyd Landis's Custom-Build Leadville 100 Bike Sold In Kentucky For 5 dollars

The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it in Owenton ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

IBM to acquire Unica for $480M

Less than a month after its most recent purchase of a Massachusetts company, IBM Corp. has come back to what seems to be its favorite fishing hole, this time hooking up Unica Corp. of Waltham in a cash deal worth ... (Source: Boston Business Journal 2010-08-13T13:25:30Z)

Second semifinal three-set struggle for Maria

MASON, Ohio -- Fifteenth-ranked Maria Sharapova reached the final in her debut in the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open Saturday night with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over countrywoman Anastasia ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-15T09:19:44Z)

Clijsters, Russian duo still standing

What started as a 56-player Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open singles draw has been pared down to the Final Four: Russians Maria Sharapova and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Serbian Ana Ivanovic and Belgian Kim ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-14T09:20:56Z)

Rams: Deal for running back Brian Westbrook not close

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Kevin Demoff, vice president of football operations, said before Saturday night's ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-15T00:15:43Z)

Rams, RB Westbrook not close to deal

The St. Louis Rams ' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Get all the breaking news from NFL training camps and preseason right here . Kevin ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-15T00:37:11Z)

Money manager may not have funds to pay restitution

NOBLESVILLE – A court-appointed receiver says a former Indiana money manager may not have enough money to pay restitution required as part of a plea deal on securities fraud charges. Sales of Marcus Schrenker's ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-15T15:24:49Z)

Bike sold for $5 once belonged to Floyd Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

Professional Research on Ameriprise Financial and Fortress Investment -- Signs of ...

www.wallstreetequityresearch.com gives shareholders valuable insight on asset management stocks Ameriprise Financial Inc. ( NYSE : AMP ) and Fortress Investment Group LLC ( NYSE : FIG ). Sign up today at www ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-15T14:20:23Z)

With $480m deal for Unica, Big Blue continues its big push in Bay State

IBM Corp. is building its portfolio of marketing software by purchasing Unica Corp. of Waltham for $480 million. The giant computer hardware, software, and services firm has been in a buying mood for years ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-15T07:32:22Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk's a free agent again after 17-year, $102 million deal with New Jersey Devils voided

The Devils ' historic deal with Ilya Kovalchuk was officially voided Monday after an independent arbitrator ruled the NHL was within its legal rights to reject the mega deal, according to a league source. The ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Kovalchuk's $102 million deal headed to arbitration

TORONTO (Reuters) - Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils will go to arbitration after the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) filed a grievance against the league on Monday ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-04T23:58:56Z)

NFL: Linebacker Bulluck trying to fit in with Giants

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Keith Bulluck is in a new position with the New York Giants, and it has nothing to do with playing middle linebacker. In many ways, the 11-year veteran is starting over. He has moved from ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-08-11T04:09:31Z)

Professional Research on Urban Outfitters and J. Crew Group -- What's in Store for ...

www.wallstreetequityresearch.com allows shareholders to gain full understanding of the economic and market forces influencing the apparel stores industry, and offers free research on industry players Urban Outfitters Inc ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-15T14:20:23Z)

IBM buys friendly software maker

The purchase of Waltham-based Unica will help IBM offer its customers tools to develop better-targeted marketing campaigns, the Wall Street Journal reported. IBM offered Unica shareholders $21 a share, more than double ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-14T16:51:54Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

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. SAN FRANCISCO â€" Walt Disney Co. is ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-14T00:38:22Z)

PayPal hopes for fans among gamers

SAN FRANCISCO -- PayPal wants to make it easier to buy low-cost digital goods online, such as virtual items in video games. Scott Thompson, the online payment service's president, says PayPal plans to unveil a ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-08-13T09:00:38Z)

NFL: Giants duo switching roles?

ALBANY, N.Y. - The starting job in the New York Giants' backfield is up for grabs. Brandon Jacobs no longer is a lock to get the first call. The big guy is being pushed by his training-camp roommate, and Ahmad ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-08T06:57:43Z)

Receiver: Schrenker can't pay restitution

A former money manager who tried to fake his death in a plane crash may not have enough money to pay restitution required as part of a plea deal on securities fraud charges, a court-appointed receiver said. Marcus ... (Source: Ibj.com 2010-08-15T11:50:04Z)

Chargers' Shawne Merriman signs tender offer

Shawne Merriman is finally with the San Diego Chargers in training camp after signing his one-year tender contract. Merriman, 26, was made a restricted free agent when the Chargers offered him the tender in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-14T04:41:45Z)

Professional Research on Costco and Dollar Tree - Discount Retailers Looking at a Challenging ...

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA -- 08/02/10 -- www.wallstreetequityresearch.com allows shareholders to gain full understanding of the economic and market forces influencing the discount, variety stores industry ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-02T13:02:45Z)

Chicago Bears vs San Diego Chargers Odds 2010 NFL Preseason Week 1

Chicago Bears vs San Diego Chargers Odds 2010 NFL Preseason Week 1: After a two-week holdout, the San Diego Chargers [-3] and Shawne Merriman finally came to an agreement, just in time for their game against ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-08-14T22:21:11Z)

Devils want to keep 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 ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-10T23:16:02Z)

Former No. 1s, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters, to Face Off at Cincinnati Final

Maria Sharapova set up a meeting with Kim Clijsters in the final of the Cincinnati Open by defeating Russian compatriot Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets on Saturday 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. Sharapova (photo right ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-15T04:19:06Z)

Schrenker may not have money to pay restitution

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A court-appointed receiver says a former Indiana money manager may not have enough money to pay restitution required as part of a plea deal on securities fraud charges. Sales of Marcus ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-08-14T20:12:20Z)

Merriman gets to work at Chargers camp

SAN DIEGO — Shawne Merriman signed his $3,269,000, one-year tender with the San Diego Chargers on Friday, admitting his two-week holdout didn't accomplish anything. The star outside linebacker didn't play in ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-15T08:43:57Z)

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