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Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 8:40 pm

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)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis prepares to catch the ball during NFL football minicamp in Florham Park, N.J. Revis is holding out from training camp, locked ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

Global deals threaten BlackBerry's vital encryption

Aug 18, 2010 (McClatchy Newspapers - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- The far-flung folks of Euronet Worldwide represent just one of many armies of corporate warriors toting BlackBerry phones ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-19T00:18:08Z)

Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9 million deal

NEW YORK -- Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-17T10:14:38Z)

GM, China's SAIC to co-develop core technology

SHANGHAI (AFP) – US auto giant General Motors and China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp signed a deal Wednesday that will see them work together on producing new engine and transmission technology. Hu ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-18T05:55:45Z)

Darrelle Revis: Are the New York Jets That Much Worse Without Him?

With Darrelle Revis' contract talks moving on at a snail-like pace, the Jets are moving on without their star corner. Monday night's game against the New York Giants featured two new Jets cornerbacks in Antonio Cromartie ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T19:46:07Z)

Five San Francisco 49ers Most Impacted By Brian Westbrook's Signing

It may have taken awhile, but Brian Westbrook is no longer a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers lost Glen Coffee to retirement a year after he entered the league, and finding ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T02:49:38Z)

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)

Colombian court suspends U.S. military base deal

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's Constitutional Court suspended a deal on Tuesday giving U.S. troops more access to Colombian bases, sending the agreement back to President Juan Manuel Santos to seek ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-18T01:45:13Z)

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)

Reports: Aerosmith Front Man Steven Tyler Officially Signs Deal to Become an American ...

Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler has officially signed a deal to become a judge for the upcoming season of American Idol, according to multiple published reports. The Newark, NJ Star-Ledger, nj.com, MSNBC.com ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-18T23:06:33Z)

Colombia Court Halts U.S. Accord Behind Regional Spat

(Updates to add analyst's comments in fifth paragraph.) Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Colombia's Constitutional Court blocked an accord that grants U.S. armed forces access to several military bases in the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign Bryce Harper

And does his wide-ranging direct influence which extends from the top of the organization to the bottom - from owner Ted Lerner through General Manager Mike Rizzo to Manager Jim Riggleman to key Nats like ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T03:56:26Z)

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)

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)

GM IPO filing delayed until early next week: Source

NEW YORK: General Motors Co has delayed its IPO filing until early next week as it updates its prospectus with the recent CEO change and a management risk factor, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday. The ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-13T17:21:43Z)

NFL: Raiders Asomugha out to prove he's the best

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — While Darrelle Revis continues his holdout with the New York Jets in hopes of a new contract befitting a player many think is the best cornerback in the NFL, Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha is ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-08-18T20:36:13Z)

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)

GM ties up $5 bln bank deal, IPO filing Fri: Sources

NEW YORK: General Motors Co has secured a $5 billion credit facility, two people briefed on the bank deal said on Wednesday, marking the return of the top US automaker to the capital markets a year after it emerged from ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-12T06:17:11Z)

BlackBerry users eye alternatives as curbs loom - Technology News - Charleston ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Udoay Ghosh sat sipping coffee before an early morning flight from Dubai International Airport, looking with affection at his two - yes, two - BlackBerry smart phones laid out in front ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-18T23:35:11Z)

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)

Nevada teen Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9M deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals settled ... (Source: Lahontan Valley News 2010-08-18T07:07:20Z)

Aerosmith Singer Tyler Joining "Idol": Bandmate

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has signed a deal to become a judge on "American Idol," according to a news report on Wednesday quoting one of his bandmates. Tyler, 62, would fill one of ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-19T03:17:05Z)

SAIC, GM form new biz model

China's biggest automaker SAIC Motor Corp Ltd and General Motors Co announced plans to jointly develop fuel-efficient engines and transmissions on Wednesday. Under the agreement both sides will together develop a new ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-08-19T01:15:24Z)

As governments threaten ban, BlackBerry users ponder alternatives

Udoay Ghosh sat sipping coffee before an early morning flight from Dubai International Airport, looking with affection at his two — yes, two — BlackBerry smart phones in front of him. As an executive for electronics ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-18T22:16:26Z)

U.S. reassesses options after Colombia court voids base ruling

The Obama administration is exploring its options after the highest court in Colombia — the U.S.'s closest Latin American ally — voided an agreement that would have allowed an increased U.S. military ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-19T02:55:37Z)

Judge approves Barclays deal with Justice Dept

WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge has approved a deal that Barclays Bank PLC made with the U.S. Justice Department to defer prosecution of the financial institution on allegations that it illegally engaged in financial ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

GM, China's SAIC Join to Produce New Engine, Transmission Technology

General Motors and China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp signed a deal on August 18 that will see them work together on producing new engine and transmission technology. Hu Maoyuan, chairman of SAIC Motor, China's ... (Source: Industry Week 2010-08-18T15:42:44Z)

'American Idol' adds Aerosmith's Steven Tyler as judge

LOS ANGELES -- The "American Idol" judges table is beginning to take shape: Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has signed a deal to join the Fox talent competition for Season 10. A source close to the negotiations has ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-19T03:17:05Z)

GM, Shanghai partner plan new engine

SHANGHAI — General Motors Co. and Chinese partner SAIC announced Wednesday plans for joint development of fuel-efficient small engines and transmissions, focusing squarely on the fastest-growing part of China's huge ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-18T18:27:22Z)

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