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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 11:40 pm

Broncos Insider: Knowshon Moreno's Hamstring Injury Appears To Be " Serious"

Since NFL training camps kicked off last week, the biggest news has been the constant injuries to the many stars the league has today. From Desean Jackson, Jared Gaither, and Percy Harvin, to Domonique Foxworth missing ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T11:15:22Z)

Officials ID bodies of 2 Lake Michigan crash victims

LUDINGTON — Authorities have identified the recently recovered remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner says Friday night ... (Source: Port Huron Times-Herald 2010-07-31T00:47:49Z)

European stocks soar as HSBC posts giant profits

LONDON (AFP) – European stock markets surged in early trading on Monday, lifted by banking shares after British banking titan HSBC announced soaring half-year profits. London's FTSE-100 index rallied 1.96 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-02T11:44:00Z)

HSBC first-half more than doubles to $6.8B

LONDON - HSBC said today that its net income more than doubled in the first half, surprising investors and kicking off a week of earning reports from British banks in which even part-nationalized Lloyds ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-02T20:33:43Z)

Inside the course: Greenbrier's Old White Course

Tim Clark hits a shot at TPC Deere Run in the 2007 John Deere Classic. THE TRAIL: Shane Gillespie, head instructor at TOUR Academy Orlando, analyzes the course this week: This week the PGA TOUR heads to the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T20:05:03Z)

Broncos' Knowshon Moreno out 3 weeks; Correll Buckhalter to rest for a week

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno had a busy Sunday. He had to leave Sunday's morning practice early and according to reports, it was because of his right ACL. Then he had a torn hamstring. Then he ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-08-02T01:57:02Z)

Mason County officials identify bodies of two Lake Michigan plane crash victims

LUDINGTON (AP) -- Mason County authorities have identified the recently recovered remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-31T00:54:59Z)

Companies say lock it up, offer other tips for students heading off to college

The annual college shopping trip is almost upon us. And while it's fun to stock up on posters, shower caddies and desk lamps, experts say you also should consider how you'll keep yourself, and your stuff ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-08-02T18:10:33Z)

Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno carted off

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver running backs Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter have both been injured on the Broncos' first day of training camp. Moreno, a former star at Georgia, was carted off the field after hurting ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-01T19:23:19Z)

Dave Walsh: Golfers of all ages enjoyed the Greenbrier

Golfers young and old have enjoyed watching the action this week in The Greenbrier Classic on the Old White course at The Greenbrier Resort. Their stops include the driving range, putting green, chipping area and course ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-08-02T03:58:43Z)

Avis Budget (CAR) Makes Formal $46.50/Share Bid for Dollar Thrifty (DTG), Topping Hertz (HTZ) Offer

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR ) offered to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG ) for $46.50 per share, $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock. The offers tops Hertz (NYSE: HTZ ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

BP To Establish $100M Fund To Assist Displaced Rig Workers

BP will establish a $100 million charitable fund to support unemployed rig workers experiencing economic hardship as a result of the moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed by the United States federal government. The ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-08-03T06:06:23Z)

Bodies identified of 2 Lake Michigan plane crash victims

LUDINGTON, MI (AP) - State police divers have recovered the remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago. Mason County Undersheriff Tom Trenner says Friday night the bodies were ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Off to college: How to keep yourself, your stuff safe on campus

♦ www.dormco.com — Go Vault dorm safe, $19.99; Laptop Defender, $28.89; Pepper Spray, $8.33; KYSS Locking Safe Bag, $39.98; Shredder Scissors, $6.91; Kevlar Fire Blanket, $49.99. ♦www.collegestudentsafety.com ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-07-23T04:03:25Z)

Kevin Landrigan on the New Hampshire political scene: The gloves are coming off

Did someone hear a gun go off? Something was in the air this week as 2010 primary candidates all seemed to awaken from their summer slumbers and start aiming with both barrels. Republican U.S. Senate candidate ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-07-27T16:58:56Z)

HSBC bank profit doubles to $6.8 billion

LONDON - HSBC said Monday that its net income more than doubled in the first half, surprising investors and kicking off a week of earning reports from British banks in which even part-nationalized Lloyds ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-03T02:45:57Z)

College: How to protect yourself (and your stuff)

The annual college shopping trip is almost upon us. And while it's fun to stock up on posters, shower caddies and desk lamps, experts say you also should consider how you'll keep yourself, and your stuff, safe on ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-08-02T09:35:10Z)

Avis Budget Offers $1.33 Billion for Dollar Thrifty, Tops Hertz

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Avis Budget Group Inc.'s $1.33 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., which topped Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s agreement to buy the rental- car company, may signal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Conn. investigates Apple, Amazon

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the deal between Amazon (NMS:AMZN) and Apple (NMS:AAPL) to offer low prices on electronic books may block rivals from providing attractive pricing. Earlier this year ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

Chinese Business Tycoon Among Six Bids For Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool, United Kingdom (AHN) - Kenny Huang, head of Hong Kong-based investment company QSL Sports Ltd, submitted one of six bids last week to purchase the Liverpool Football Club for about $350 million. Huang is ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-02T22:56:53Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-Books

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-02T16:51:49Z)

BP Donation of $100 Million Will Offer Assistance to Deepwater Rig Workers

BATON ROUGE, La. - The Gulf Coast Restoration and Protection Foundation today provided more details about a financial grant program for oil rig workers affected by the federally-imposed deepwater moratorium. BP is ... (Source: KATC 3 2010-08-02T22:56:53Z)

Rig workers could apply for aid Sept. 1

About 9,000 offshore oil rig workers could begin sharing $93.5 million in relief funds from BP the first week of October, officials of a Baton Rouge-based nonprofit organization announced Monday. The president and chief ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-08-03T05:16:16Z)

Hertz says reviewing Avis' offer for Dollar Thrifty

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ - News ) is reviewing Avis Budget Group Inc's (NYSE: CAR - News ) bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE: DTG - News ), a company spokesperson told ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Liverpool FC News: Chinese businessman Kenny Huang in talks over Liverpool buy-out

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang hopes to force Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to finally sell up after making an offer to buy the debts of the club's major creditor Royal Bank of Scotland. Press ... (Source: Chester Chronicle 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Campaign etiquette ignored

Did someone hear a gun go off? Something was in the air last week, as primary candidates all seemed to awaken from their summer slumber and start aiming with both barrels. Republican Senate candidate Kelly Ayotte trotted ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-07-25T11:17:42Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

political polls

PRINCETON, NJ -- In the same week the U.S. Senate passed a major financial reform bill touted as reining in Wall Street, Democrats pulled ahead of Republicans, 49% to 43%, in voters' generic ballot preferences for the ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-20T19:08:55Z)

Appleby Shoots 59 To Win Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPINGS, WV - Stuart Appleby shot a 59 on Sunday to win The Greenbrier Classic by one stroke, becoming only the fifth player in PGA Tour history to reach golf's magic number. What did history look ... (Source: KGMI 2010-08-03T05:30:35Z)

Connecticut AG probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he's investigating agreements between the largest publishers of electronic books and online retailers Seattle-based Amazon and Apple that may stifle ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

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