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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 4:39 am

New York Giants sign top two draft picks

The Giants announced late Saturday night that first-round choice Jason Pierre-Paul signed a multi-year contract just hours after second-round choice Linval Joseph signed his contract. The deals came less than ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-02T09:20:51Z)

Tottenham Considers Selling Peter Crouch, Mirror Reports: Soccer Roundup

The following is a roundup of soccer stories from U.K. newspapers, with clickable links to the Web. Redknapp would consider offers of about 7 million pounds ($11.1 million) for Crouch if he can find a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-02T10:32:26Z)

BP may sell German gas stations for $2.6 billion: report

BP Plc is seeking to sell its German petrol station chain Aral for around 2 billion euros ($2.6 billion), German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Saturday, citing investment bankers familiar with BP's plans. BP last ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-02T05:31:47Z)

Disney Announces Sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings LLC

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today the sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings LLC for over $660 million subject to certain adjustments. Partners in Filmyard include Los Angeles businessmen Ron Tutor ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-02T09:42:19Z)

MLB Trade Deadline: Why the Boston Red Sox Should Be Sellers

With baseball's trade deadline fast approaching, rumors are swirling about potential deals, as they are every year in Boston. The Red Sox Sox currently sit 5.5 games behind Tampa Bay for the wild card spot and 7.5 behind ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T03:34:50Z)

BP May Sell Its German Gas Stations for $2.6 Billion, Wirtschaftwoche Says

BP Plc wants to sell its German gas station unit Aral to finance expenses related to the Gulf of Mexico disaster, Wirtschaftswoche reported, citing unidentified bankers involved in the sale. Aral, Germany's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T17:44:18Z)

2010 PAWSOX TEAM CARD SETS ON SALE NOW

The 2010 Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Card Set is ON SALE NOW! 2010 Pawtucket Red Sox Card Set Features stand out Daniel Nava on top. Set also includes Lars Anderson, Aaron Bates, Bubba Bell, Randor Beird ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-07-28T16:57:45Z)

Liverpool offer Joe Cole £90,000 a week

Free agent Joe Cole has reportedly been offered £90,000 a week to become Roy Hodgson 's first signing at Liverpool but three other Premier League clubs are still in the hunt for the midfielder. Cole is ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-19T07:14:17Z)

Townhall News Comic book buff selling rare copy of Batman No. 1

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 on the auction block ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-02T11:01:03Z)

Report: Chinese businessman wants Liverpool

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has reportedly 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: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-02T09:28:00Z)

Town honors Paul the octopus oracle

BERLIN - Psychic octopus Paul - still basking in the glory of his perfect World Cup predictions - is heading off to a new job as a fundraiser for sea turtles. The eight-legged oracle was declared an "honorary friend" of ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-07-23T00:14:21Z)

Ford Said to Complete $1.8 Billion Volvo Sale to China's Geely Next Week

Ford Motor Co. plans to complete its sale of Volvo Cars to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Co. next week, finishing the U.S. automaker's exit from European luxury brands, according to two people familiar ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T17:04:54Z)

Geely Buys Volvo Cars From Ford, Names Jacoby CEO

(Updates with comment from analyst in fourth paragraph.) Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. completed the purchase of Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co. in the biggest overseas acquisition by a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-02T10:46:45Z)

First round of laid off SJ firefighters turn in gear

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- It's a somber day in the history of San Jose. For the first time ever San Jose firefighters are turning in their gear. They are the first casualties of dozens of layoffs taking place through the ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

New York Giants sign top pick Jason Pierre-Paul to deal with $11.6M guaranteed

The New York Giants signed top draft choice Jason Pierre-Paul on Saturday, one day before the team reports to training camp. The 15th overall pick in April's draft, Pierre-Paul, a defensive end, reached a five ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-01T04:21:23Z)

Batman No 1 comic for sale

Fairbanks, Alaska – A comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No 1, which was published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic book on the auction ... (Source: Beeld 2010-08-02T09:56:38Z)

Latest South Carolina Sports:,

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only game to immediately sell out ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-02T08:30:44Z)

Carolina in search to find Peppers' replacement

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-08-02T10:10:57Z)

Replacing Peppers no easy assignment

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- When the remaining individual game tickets for the Carolina Panthers went on sale Saturday, the return of Julius Peppers with the Chicago Bears was the only one to immediately sell out ... (Source: Greensboro News & Record 2010-08-02T06:57:41Z)

Soccer oracle Octopus Paul honored by Spanish town

BERLIN -- Psychic octopus Paul - still basking in the glory of his perfect World Cup predictions - is heading off to a new job as a fundraiser for sea turtles. The eight-legged oracle was declared an "honorary ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-22T15:10:20Z)

Rare copy of Batman No 1 on sale

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 on the auction block ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-08-02T03:15:46Z)

Which Red Sox debut was the most impressive?

Every time the Red Sox bring up a minor-league outfielder, good things happen. In the debuts of Darnell McDonald , Daniel Nava and Ryan Kalish , the team is 3-0, including two walk-off wins and a blowout ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-01T15:05:38Z)

Ford Motor Co Completes Sale Of Volvo To Geely

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Ford Motor Co. (F) Monday said it has completed the sale of its Swedish Volvo Car unit and related assets to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. The total purchase price was $1.8 billion ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-02T10:18:07Z)

Disney Finally Officially Sells Miramax to Ron Tutor for $660M

After six months since it was announced that Disney-owned indie distributor Miramax would be shutting down and getting sold off, we finally have an official sale. Miramax Films was sold to Filmyard Holdings ... (Source: First Showing 2010-07-31T05:41:18Z)

SJ firefighters union offers city new concessions

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- Dozens of firefighters laid off in the South Bay this weekend are hoping they can get their jobs back. The union is proposing a last-ditch plan to save some of those positions, but is it too little ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-02T00:45:27Z)

SJ Firefighters Make Last Minute Offer

The very day layoffs took effect at the San Jose fire department, union officials made a new offer they claim will save the city millions of dollars and could bring at least some of the force back to the fire stations ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T23:12:23Z)

First-rounder Pierre-Paul signs deal with Giants

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The New York Giants are going to training camp with all their draft picks signed. The Giants announced late Saturday night that first-round choice Jason Pierre-Paul signed a multi-year contract just hours ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-01T02:48:19Z)

BP eyes sale of German retail unit: report

FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- U.K. oil-major BP Plc (NYSE:BP) is looking to sell its German petrol station business Aral as part of its divestment program to raise money to cover the cost of the Gulf of Mexico ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-01T14:08:22Z)

Rob Lowe an investor in Miramax deal

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Actor Rob Lowe has confirmed that he is involved with the acquisition of Miramax Films from Walt Disney Co. by construction magnate Ronald Tutor, investment firm Colony ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-02T05:38:56Z)

Russian bookmakers offer 100,000 euros for Paul the octopus

(CNN) -- A Russian bookmaking company is offering to pay 100,000 euros for Paul, the prognosticating octopus who correctly predicted Spain's win in the World Cup. "100,000 euros (about $129,800) was our ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-19T16:32:38Z)

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