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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 3:39 pm

'Inception' outclasses 'Schmucks'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Inception" is still kicking at the box office. The mind-bending Warner Bros. thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio remained the No. 1 movie for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-08-02T19:29:18Z)

Nursing home fire kills 18 in South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN)-- Eighteen elderly residents died Sunday night after a fire broke out at a Nigel, South Africa nursing home, according an emergency services spokesman. Chris Botha, a Netcare ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-02T17:56:14Z)

Comic book buff sells rare copy of Batman No. 1

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic book ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-02T19:00:40Z)

Early surge carries Fire past Galaxy

The Chicago Fire were able to do something in a 20-minute span that they had not done in a full 90-minute match throughout the season -- tally three goals. The Fire's early barrage of goals led to a 3-2 victory over the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-02T06:36:12Z)

Fire sweeps old age home in South Africa, 18 dead

Eighteen elderly people died after a fire swept through their old age and frail care center outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began digging through the rubble to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T17:27:36Z)

Chicago Blackhawks sign G Turco to one-year deal as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, a move that means Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi (AN'-tee nee-YEH'-mee) is gone. General manager Stan Bowman says the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Chargers give Gates highest TE deal ever

Antonio Gates has caught plenty of big passes for the San Diego Chargers, and on Wednesday he hauled in the biggest contract ever given to an NFL tight end. Gates agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-28T23:52:55Z)

Blackhawks land G Marty Turco , say so long to G Antti Niemi

C HICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi. General manager Stan Bowman said the team expects ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-02T21:16:40Z)

Patriots sign 1st-rounder CB McCourty of Rutgers

The New England Patriots and first-round draft pick Devin McCourty have agreed to terms of a contract. McCourty's agent, Andy Simms, posted the news on his Twitter feed Wednesday morning. Terms of the deal for ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-28T21:22:36Z)

Fire at South African old age home kills 18

Eighteen elderly people died after a fire swept through an old age and frail care centre outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began digging through rubble to determine ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

www.cheapjerseysretail.com-St. Louis Rams #29 Eric Dickerson blue Throwback Jersey

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 02, 2010 – Eric Dickerson Throwback Jersey-www.cheapjerseysretail.com- St. Louis Rams #29 Eric Dickerson blue Throwback Jersey Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is a former ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-02T17:27:36Z)

Jaguars, 1st-round draft pick agree to 5-year deal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have agreed on a five-year contract worth about $28 million, getting the California defensive tackle on his way to camp after a ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Alaska comic book buff gets big bids for Batman debut

A longtime Fairbanks comic book collector is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 that was published 70 years ago. John Wagner / FAIRBANKS DAILY NEWS-MINER via AP In this ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-02T20:26:34Z)

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Marty Turco, Part Ways With Antti Niemi

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, while giving up their Stanley Cup goalkeeper Antti Niemi, according to ESPN. Turco is expected to receive $1.3 million per year in the deal ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-02T19:29:18Z)

Jets take field for training camp without Revis

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Super Bowl or bust? Well, the New York Jets' big hopes might hinge upon the one player not at training camp. And, unless a major resolution occurs soon, it could be a while before they see ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-02T21:23:50Z)

Suh still holding out from Lions camp (AP)

Ndamukong Suh has missed his third straight day of practice with the Detroit Lions. Coach Jim Schwartz says it's disappointing Suh has missed some opportunities in training camp that are gone forever. Suh is the former ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-02T20:33:43Z)

2nd UPDATE: MetLife Raises Size Of Share Sales For Alico Deal

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. (MET) increased by more than $1 billion the amount it plans to raise in a share sale to fund its acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) second-largest foreign life ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-02T21:23:50Z)

Jaguars, Alualu agree on five-year deal

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-02T20:19:24Z)

Bradford's contract sets the stage for 'new' NFL

News of Sam Bradford's $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams was probably met with shrugs by people who just want to see them play, not see their pay. Although the young man spent most of his senior ... (Source: Anderson Independent-Mail 2010-08-01T04:07:04Z)

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's brief holdout and getting him on his way to training camp. The ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Chicago Fire Topple League Leading LA Galaxy 3-2

The Chicago Fire jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as Marco Pappa, Collins John and Mike Banner all scored within the first 20 minutes to give the Fire a 3-2 victory over the LA Galaxy at The Home Depot ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-02T07:33:28Z)

Lohan goes from jail to rehab

LOS ANGELES - Lindsay Lohan has been released from jail, but she's not exactly a free woman. The actress was discharged at 1:35 a.m. today after serving 14 days of a 90-day sentence for violating her probation ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-02T15:18:45Z)

'Inception' kicks ahead of 'Dinner For Schmucks' at No. 1 with $27.4M in third ...

LOS ANGELES - Leonardo DiCaprio's mind-bending thriller "Inception" continued to entrance moviegoers, again taking the No. 1 spot at the box office in its third weekend with $27.4 million. Steve Carell's farce ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-02T21:45:18Z)

Lions practice for third straight day without top pick Suh

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Ndamukong Suh is still holding out. The Detroit Lions practiced Monday for the third straight day without the No. 2 pick overall in the NFL draft. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz says it's ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-02T19:22:08Z)

Galaxy puts up poor defensive effort in loss to Chicago Fire

C ARSON, Calif. — Perhaps the Galaxy thought Nery Castillo was on the field, but he wasn't. The Chicago Fire's newly signed Mexican international midfielder wasn't even in town. Perhaps the Galaxy ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-02T10:25:16Z)

MetLife Expands Size Of Share Sales To Fund Alico Deal

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. ( MET ) increased by about $1 billion the amount it plans to raise in a share sale to fund its acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s ( AIG ) second-largest ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T14:50:07Z)

Ndamukong Suh, Lions still haven't reached deal

Allen Park -- Now coach Jim Schwartz continues to watch and wait patiently as the Lions front office negotiates a contract with No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh, who remains the lone Lions draft pick without a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-31T05:34:09Z)

Sam Bradford Agrees To Deal With Rams

Well, folks, the domino has fallen. The St. Louis Rams reached an agreement with No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford on a six-year, $78 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday night. According to the sources ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-31T10:41:57Z)

MetLife Raises Size Of Share Sales For Alico Deal

(Adds S&P comment, other information, updates total amount to be raised in share sale, in the fifth through eighth paragraphs.) NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- MetLife Inc. ( MET ) increased by more than $1 billion the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T21:59:37Z)

'Inception' kicks ahead of 'Schmucks' with $27.4M

Leonardo DiCaprio's mind-bending thriller "Inception" continued to entrance moviegoers, again taking the No. 1 spot at the box office in its third weekend with $27.4 million. Steve Carell's farce "Dinner For Schmucks ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T21:38:09Z)

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