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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 5:40 am

Braves Make Deadline Deal

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals in a five-player deal. Atlanta sent pitchers Tim Collins and Jesse ... (Source: WTOK-TV 2010-07-31T21:33:22Z)

Amazon looking to go 'mass market' with Kindle price cut

Amazon, by slashing the price of the Kindle, is hoping to turn its electronic book reader into a device with mass market appeal, one for "serious readers" distinct from Apple's multi-purpose iPad. Amazon, the pioneer of ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-02T01:57:02Z)

Detroit Lions find a defensive leader in Kyle Vanden Bosch

In this June 23, 2010, photo, Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch takes part in the NFL football team's minicamp in Allen Park, Mich. The Lions aggressively targeted defensive end Vanden Bosch and ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-02T05:31:47Z)

Ex-Colts coach Mudd lends hand to Saints

In what can only be described as a surreal NFL moment, there was Howard Mudd, former longtime offensive line coach with the Indianapolis Colts, standing next to New Orleans coach Sean Payton during a Saints ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-02T11:29:41Z)

Woman charged with trying to kill her father

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Lisa Nelson was arguing with her father, Jerry Ahedo, on July 23 when she shot him multiple times in the upper body. Deputies say she then shot herself once in ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-02T01:49:52Z)

Boyzone Star Ronan Keating: 'My Marriage Is All Good'

Irish singer Ronan Keating has reconciled with his wife Yvonne after their marriage was rocked by affair allegations - the Boyzone star insists he is part of "a happy family" once again. Keating announced his ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-02T11:22:32Z)

NFL Preseason: T. Santorsa's Top 10 Power Rankings

The Bengals were, what some believed, a "surprise" last season. But, looking at this team's defense, they're for real. Virtually nothing has changed for this team defensively. On the other side of the ball, Carson Palmer ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T11:51:10Z)

Amazon lands anti-iPad Kindle deals, sees tablets as future

Amazon on the same day as it posted financial results obtained a potentially key book deal in its escalating wars with Apple and Barnes & Noble. The online retailer has bypassed publishers entirely and agreed ... (Source: Electronista 2010-07-22T21:44:02Z)

Ronan Keating's wife Yvonne 'forgives him'

RoannKeating is ready to rebuild his life back home after being reconciled with wife Yvonne. The singer revealed they are a "happy family" again after their time in Australia saved their marriage. The couple will fly ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-08-02T04:48:50Z)

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)

Lions feed off veteran Vanden Bosch's intensity

Allen Park -- Now that school's in session, here's a suggestion for the Lions' players: Make sure you take a peek at Kyle Vanden Bosch's work and cheat off him. And don't worry about getting caught, either ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-02T11:51:10Z)

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)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug. 2 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0900 GMT on Monday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/] ** BP Plc ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-02T09:13:41Z)

BP Does Not Have Plans to Sell German Fuels Arm

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- BP PLC (BP) has no plans to sell it fuel distribution business in Germany, called Aral, because it is a core operation, said a company spokeswoman Monday. BP has said it will raise $30 ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-08-02T10:10:57Z)

Woman who shot her father over molestation allegations now faces attempted murder ...

TAMPA — A woman who shot her father and then herself is being charged with attempted murder. On July 23, Lisa Nelson, 34, shot her father, Jerry Ahedo, in the abdomen and arm before shooting herself in the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-31T22:02:00Z)

Ronan Keating, Kyle Sandilands open up about their marriage woes

Melbourne (ANI): X Factor judges Ronan Keating and Kyle Sandilands have opened up for the first time about their marriage woes, insisting breaking up is hard for them. Sandilands said that his fellow judges ... (Source: One India 2010-08-02T06:29:03Z)

Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday: * Indian power equipment maker Crompton Greaves ( CROM.BO ) has offered $400 million for the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-02T04:27:21Z)

Amazon CEO hopes new Kindles stoke sales

SEATTLE — Jeff Bezos isn't just confident you'll want a Kindle e-book reader. The CEO of Amazon.com is bracing for a future in which you'll also want ones for your kid heading to college, your spouse in a ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-02T09:20:51Z)

KC trades Ankiel, Farnsworth to Braves

CINCINNATI -- The NL East-leadinf Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals in a five-player deal. Atlanta sent pitchers Tim Collins and ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T20:43:15Z)

Aunt accused of repeatedly stabbing two nieces in Katonah

KATONAH — An aunt babysitting two young nieces was accused of repeatedly stabbing them, as the girls' parents were at a concert down the street. Lisa Turkki, 39, of East Syracuse, was arrested at the home at 85 Girdle ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-02T06:36:12Z)

Pro baseball (minor/no league): Royals-Braves Trade

CINCINNATI (AP) - The NL East-leadinf Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals in a five-player deal. Atlanta sent pitchers Tim Collins ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-31T20:43:15Z)

Don't discount a Saints Super Bowl repeat

On the morning after he led the New Orleans Saints to the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history, sleep-deprived MVP quarterback Drew Brees said, "I think what's going to be fun is using the term 'repeat' all next ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-27T01:42:40Z)

Glance-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday: * Indian power equipment maker Crompton Greaves has offered $400 million for the transformer ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-02T04:27:21Z)

Woman Charged With Trying to Murder Her Father

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A central Florida woman has been charged with attempting to murder her father. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Lisa Nelson was arguing with her father, Jerry Ahedo, on July ... (Source: WCTV 2010-08-01T12:20:59Z)

UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday: * AT&T Inc ( T.N ) and Verizon Wireless ( VZ.N ) are planning a partnership to displace credit and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-02T07:12:00Z)

Nieces, 7 and 9, assaulted; aunt charged

KATONAH — A woman baby-sitting two young nieces has been accused of repeatedly stabbing them as the girls' parents were at a concert down the street. Lisa Turkki, 39, of East Syracuse was arrested Saturday at the 85 ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-08-02T12:12:38Z)

Kyle Vanden Bosch sparks Lions

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions are ready for a new beginning. Sunday afternoon's practice was the third of training camp for the Lions. To the veterans and coaches, though, it was the unofficial ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-02T00:23:58Z)

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)

Babysitter Stabs Young Girls

KATONAH, N.Y. (WPIX) - Bedford police arrested an East Syracuse babysitter Saturday night after she turned on the two young girls she was caring for, stabbing them multiple times with a knife. Lisa Turkki, 39, was ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-01T20:06:16Z)

ITV, Lloyds, Prudential, Intertek: U.K., Irish Equity Preview

Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in U.K. and Irish markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last market close. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-02T08:59:22Z)

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