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Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 10:41 pm

Trina Solar wins SunEdison PV module supply deal

(Reuters) - China's Trina Solar Ltd said it will supply U.S. solar firm SunEdison with about 35 megawatts of photovoltaic modules over the rest of this year, pushing its shares up 5 percent to a 1-week high. The modules ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-18T16:25:41Z)

Judge OK's Barclays deal, hesitantly

WASHINGTON — A judge who questioned whether Barclays Bank PLC is getting off too easily nonetheless approved a deal yesterday that will probably enable Barclays to avoid prosecution on allegations it engaged ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-19T03:45:43Z)

Zynga Acquires Conduit Labs

Zynga today announced it has acquired Boston-based social games company Conduit Labs. Effective immediately, the Conduit Labs office will become Zynga Boston, a new game studio focused on new product development. Today's ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-18T18:34:32Z)

MEMC unit getting solar-panel modules

Trina Solar Ltd. said it will supply an MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. unit with 35 megawatts of solar-panel modules, diversifying its sales base. The photovoltaic modules will be provided by its U.S ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-19T04:57:18Z)

Governor hopefuls talk tourism separately after Deal balks at face-to- face forum

Georgia's governor hopefuls did separate interviews on tourism Wednesday after Nathan Deal balked at what was billed as a face-to-face forum. While Democrat Roy Barnes gave WTOC anchor Sonny Dixon specific ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-08-19T04:07:11Z)

Barnes, Deal differ on casinos in state

SAVANNAH — Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal says he's open to considering casino gambling in Georgia, while Democrat Roy Barnes says he'd be reluctant because it might compete with the state lottery ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

John Wall signs memorabilia deal [UPDATED]

The John Wall brand continues to expand. Wall, the Wizards' No. 1 overall pick, signed an exclusive trading card and memorabilia deal with Panini America on Monday. Wall joins five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant as the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-17T21:13:12Z)

49ers sign Westbrook

The twists and turns continued at 49ers training camp Monday, with longtime Eagles running back Brian Westbrook signing a one-year deal hours after disgruntled defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer was shipped to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-19T03:38:34Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free agent running back Brian Westbrook (notes) , the team announced. It's a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Westbrook is a former Philadelphia Eagles star who ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T00:46:46Z)

Barnes, Deal faceoff averted

SAVANNAH — Gubernatorial rivals Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes won't be squaring off face-to-face in Savannah after all. The two were expected to share a stage at a tourism forum Wednesday, the first meeting between the ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

Billionaire Saban buys Julius monkey brand owner Paul Frank Industries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billionaire media mogul Haim Saban has bought Paul Frank Industries, the owner of the Julius monkey brand and other characters, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks the second purchase for Saban ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T19:11:30Z)

Saints happy to have veteran RB Betts, who signs one-year deal

Running back Ladell Betts officially signed his one-year contract Tuesday, then joined his New Orleans Saints teammates for a two-hour practice at the Superdome. Betts didn't wear shoulder pads and was held ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-18T00:05:00Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Judge OKs Barclays deal on charges

WASHINGTON — A judge who questioned whether Barclays Bank PLC was getting off too easily nonetheless approved a deal Wednesday that will likely enable the financial institution to avoid prosecution on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

Ladell Betts replaces Lynell Hamilton

Betts joined his new teammates for a two hour workout at the Superdome. He did not wear shoulder pads, and was held out of team drills as he continues to work his way back from surgery last fall, to repair torn left knee ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-08-18T17:37:16Z)

Starwatch consumer | American Airlines to charge for front row seats

American Airlines has found another fee. The airline will charge between $19 and $39 for "Express Seats" — those spots in the first few rows of coach. The carrier's parent, AMR Corp., said Wednesday ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-19T04:00:02Z)

Saints sign running back to 1-year deal

Betts joined his new teammates for a two-hour practice at the Superdome, but didn't wear shoulder pads and was held out of team drills as he continues to work his way back from surgery last fall to repair torn ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-18T22:16:26Z)

Zynga: 'FarmVille' maker buys Boston music-game startup Conduit Labs [San Jose ...

(San Jose Mercury News (CA) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 17--Zynga, the San Francisco maker of Facebook games such as "FarmVille," has bought Conduit Labs, a Boston social games startup. Terms of the deal ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-18T00:19:19Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Barclays Deal Gets Judge's Approval

The judge, Emmet G. Sullivan, endorsed the deal, in which the bank will pay the money as part of a deferred prosecution agreement over charges that it violated United States sanctions by doing deals with Cuba ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-18T22:52:14Z)

Julius the Monkey Now Belongs to Haim Saban

Haim Saban has purchased Paul Frank Industries, a Southern California-based design and licensing firm, the company announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is believed that the media billionaire ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-18T04:22:42Z)

Henry, Memphis Grizzlies remain in contract stalemate

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Xavier Henry slipped on a blue Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name and the No. 13 on it. Still to be determined is if he will wear it in games. The first-round pick still hasn't signed his ... (Source: Newton Kansan 2010-08-19T01:01:05Z)

Pacers rookie seeking out Bird

GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest. Stephenson says he heard about Bird's strongly worded ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-18T17:08:38Z)

UPDATE 1-Trina Solar wins SunEdison PV module supply deal

Aug 18 (Reuters) - China's Trina Solar Ltd ( TSL.N ) said it will supply U.S. solar firm SunEdison with about 35 megawatts of photovoltaic modules over the rest of this year, pushing its shares up 5 percent to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-16T23:59:01Z)

Betty White inks two-book deal

The next stage in Betty White's ever-rising career: books. The 88-year-old actress has a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons, starting in 2011 with "Listen Up!" The publisher said Wednesday that the book will include ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-19T00:39:36Z)

'Listen Up!' Betty White has two-book deal

The next stage in Betty White's ever-rising career: books. The 88-year-old actress has a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons, starting in 2011 with "Listen Up!" The publisher said Wednesday, that the book ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-08-19T05:18:46Z)

Billionaire Saban buys Julius monkey brand

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Billionaire media mogul Haim Saban has bought Paul Frank Industries, the owner of the Julius monkey brand and other characters, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks the second purchase for Saban ... (Source: KTVN.com 2010-08-18T22:23:36Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook to one-year deal

The 49ers signed free-agent RB Brian Westbrook to a one-year, $1.25 million deal Monday to be the primary backup to Frank Gore. Westbrook, 30, played in only eight games last year with the Eagles because of ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

Zynga: 'FarmVille' maker buys Boston music-game startup Conduit Labs

Zynga, the San Francisco maker of Facebook games such as "FarmVille," has bought Conduit Labs, a Boston social games startup. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but Conduit CEO Nabeel Hyatt will be in charge ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-17T18:57:11Z)

Betty White has deal to write two books

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. television icon Betty White is to write two books for G.P. Putnam's Sons, it was announced Wednesday by Ivan Held, president of the publishing house. The first book, "Listen Up ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-19T00:25:17Z)

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