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Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 5:40 am

Live Now! Florida Election Results, Kendrick Meek Defeats Jeff Greene In Democratic ...

Wealthy newcomer Rick Scott has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, the Associated Press reports. With 62% of the state's precincts reporting, Scott held 46% of the vote to Attorney General ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T05:18:49Z)

AC Milan pursues deal for Ibrahimovic

M ILAN — Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be headed back to Italy's Serie A, with AC Milan maneuvering to sign the Sweden striker from Barcelona. Milan vice president Adriano Galliani and Barcelona president ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-24T14:31:11Z)

Blackhawks sign Pisani to 1-year deal

The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Fernando Pisani (notes) to a one-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Pisani, 33, had four goals and four assists in 40 games last season with the Edmonton Oilers . The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-22T23:59:04Z)

Nick Mangold Becomes Highest Paid NFL Center, Inks Seven-Year Deal with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious. The New York Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at his ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-25T04:50:11Z)

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Fernando Pisani

According to reports on Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks have added another veteran forward. Fernando Pisani , who will turn 34 in December, reportedly signed a one-year, one-way deal with the Hawks for $500k ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T23:28:01Z)

Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods Finalize Divorce 9 Months after Sex Scandal

Tiger Woods' long-anticipated divorce settlement has been finalized. Lawyers for Elin Nordegren Woods filed the petition Monday in Panama City to dissolve the marriage -- 270 days after the bizarre SUV wreck ... (Source: HispanicBusiness.com 2010-08-24T13:05:17Z)

Pacific Sunwear Announces Second Quarter Earnings Results; Issues Third Quarter ...

ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSUN) (the "Company") today announced that net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 ended July 31, 2010, were $218 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T01:44:04Z)

Garcia, Lopez and 'Lost' lead week's DVD releases

A pair of movies that deal with parenting in very different ways top this week's new releases on DVD. "CITY ISLAND" Grade B+: A prison guard (Andy Garcia) is keeping a secret from his family. Director ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-24T17:58:47Z)

Car Charging Group inks deal to install electric vehicle chargers in Manhattan

Car Charging Group (CCG), a Florida-based electric vehicle (EV) charging systems operator, has teamed up with New York City's Icon Parking Systems (IPS), to install EV charging stations in major parking lots ... (Source: autoblog 2010-08-24T20:43:25Z)

Pacific Sunwear signs exclusive deal to license Modern Amusement street wear brand

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Teen retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Tuesday it has struck an exclusive deal to license Modern Amusement, a street wear brand from Dirty Bird Production Inc. Terms of the deal, which ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-24T22:37:57Z)

Rep. Kendrick Meek wins Florida's Senate Democratic nomination Over Jeff Greene

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Kendrick Meek cinched Florida's Senate Democratic nomination by defeating political upstart Jeff Greene on Tuesday, and veteran politician Bill McCollum battled novice Rick Scott in the state's ... (Source: WREG 2010-08-25T00:32:29Z)

Thrashers sign Bryan Little to three-year deal

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed restricted free agent Bryan Little to a three-year deal worth $7.15 million. The 12th overall pick in the 2006 draft scored only 13 goals last season after posting 31 in his ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-23T15:01:01Z)

New DVD releases: 'City Island,' 'Back-Up Plan'

A pair of movies that deal with parenting in very different ways top this week's new releases on DVD. A prison guard (Andy Garcia) is keeping a secret from his family. Director/writer Raymond De Felitta starts ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-24T22:45:07Z)

DVD Reviews: Andy Garcia keeps 'City Island' afloat

TWO MOVIES that deal with parenting in very different ways top this week's new releases on DVD. "City Island": A prison guard (Andy Garcia) is keeping a secret from his family. The movie starts on a screaming ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-24T23:13:45Z)

Nick Mangold Center Of Attention After Lucrative Jets Deal

Center Nick Mangold signed a seven-year contract with the New York Jets on Tuesday that will make him the NFL's highest paid player at the position. The two-time Pro Bowler could earn $55 million over the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-25T10:55:15Z)

Tiger Woods - Elin Nordegren Divorce - who got what in the FINAL deal

Here's the final tally of who got what in the Tiger Woods divorce settlement. What Elin got - what Tiger got - who got the best deal. What Elin Nordegren Got $100 million – a fraction of the $750 million Elin was ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-09T23:53:01Z)

Woody Allen: New York is too expensive to shoot films

MADRID -- Woody Allen says he began shooting movies in European cities because he couldn't afford to do it any more in New York. However, the American film director told reporters Tuesday in the northern ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-25T11:16:44Z)

More Losses for Pacific Sunwear; Licensing Deal with Mossimo's Modern Amusement

Shares of Anaheim-based Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. slumped after the mall retailer reported a bigger than expected quarterly loss and warned of more red ink for the current quarter. Shares of Pacific Sunwear ... (Source: Orange County Business Journal 2010-08-24T21:47:51Z)

2nd UPDATE: Convincing Portugal Bond Sale Ignores Irish Downgrade

Portugal's Treasury and Government Debt Agency raised a more-than-planned EUR1.301 billion at a bond auction Wednesday, at marginally higher yields than previously, as investors chose to ignore Standard & Poor ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T11:59:41Z)

Blackhawks make it official with Pisani

The Chicago Blackhawks officially brought in free-agent forward Fernando Pisani, signing him to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not released, but TSN of Canada reported last Wednesday ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-24T15:35:37Z)

Irish Debt Rating Downgraded on Eve of Big Bond Sale

PARIS — Standard & Poor's has downgraded the sovereign debt of Ireland with a negative outlook, citing the unexpectedly high costs of supporting the country's banks — a move that could make it more ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-25T09:50:50Z)

Irish Debt Downgraded on Eve of Bond Sale

Standard & Poor's has downgraded the sovereign debt of Ireland with a negative outlook, citing the unexpectedly high costs of supporting the country's banks — a move that could make it more expensive for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-25T10:33:47Z)

Daily dish

Springsteen is heading to Toronto Film Fest Bruce Springsteen is heading to the Toronto International Film Festival, which runs Sept. 9-19, for the world premiere of a documentary about one of his classic ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-25T10:33:47Z)

Thrashers, Little agree to three-year deal

The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed restricted free-agent forward Bryan Little to a multiple-year contract. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the three-year contract is worth US$7.15-million and will pay ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-08-23T17:38:29Z)

Thrashers sign restricted free agent Little, come to terms with 2005 pick Zubarev

The Atlanta Thrashers signed Bryan Little to a big deal. Atlanta came to terms with the restricted free agent on a three-year, $7.15 million contract on Monday. According to multiple reports , Little will be paid $1.65 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-24T18:56:03Z)

AC Milan fear Man City threat over Ibrahimovic deal

AC Milan fear being trumped by Manchester City in their bid for Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic . Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed talks are scheduled for tomorrow with Barca over a fee for Ibra ... (Source: Tribal Football 2010-08-24T09:30:33Z)

Tiger Woods, Elin Nordegren divorce finalized

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren announced their divorce Monday, according to Tigerwoods.com: "Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods confirmed today that they have divorced," according to the website. "Judgment was entered today ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-24T04:51:22Z)

Jets give Mangold huge deal

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious. The Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at his position Tuesday ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-25T05:25:59Z)

AC Milan target Ibrahimovic coup

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claims he will hold talks with Barcelona in a bid to broker a deal for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Galliani said he will hold talks with Barca president Sandro Rosell on Wednesday. Milan ... (Source: espnstar.com 2010-08-24T16:40:02Z)

AP: Rick Scott wins GOP nomination

FLORIDA: The Assoaciated Press is reporting that Florida's Republican voters chose wealthy newcomer Rick Scott over career public servant Bill McCollum as their candidate for governor. Scott had 46 percent of the vote ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T10:12:18Z)

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