Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 12:40 am

Apple Nears Disney Deal For iTunes TV, CBS, NBC News Corp. Resist (AAPL,DIS,CBS,GE ...

Aug 25, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 8/25/2010-Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly nearing a deal with Disney (NYSE:DIS) as well as a number of other major TV companies to offer 99-cent rentals of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-25T20:06:27Z)

Langley outdoes Jackson in 1st round of U.S. Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Scott Langley's fist pump after dropping a 15-foot putt on the first extra hole was as much relief as exhilaration. Langley, the reigning NCAA champion and low amateur at the U.S ... (Source: Golf Channel 2010-08-26T00:16:59Z)

Oil rises to near $73 amid stronger stock markets

Oil prices extended gains to near $73 a barrel Thursday in Asia as regional stock markets rose and recent sharp losses in crude drew more buyers. Benchmark crude for October delivery was up 32 cents at $72.93 a barrel at ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-26T05:46:16Z)

Vancouver Signs Raffi Torres to One-Year Deal

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Raffi Torres. Torres, 28, split the 2009-10 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-25T21:39:30Z)

Oil extends gains to near $73 in Asia on bargain hunting as stock markets rise after ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Oil prices extended gains to near $73 a barrel Thursday in Asia as regional stock markets rose and recent sharp losses in crude drew more buyers. Benchmark crude for October delivery ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-26T06:00:35Z)

Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo, scoring 19 goals and getting 17 assists ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

Hockey Capsules: Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-26T06:00:35Z)

Long-lasting cell phones: Handsets with great battery life

Aug 25, 2010 (CNET.com - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- Battery life is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a cell phone. No matter how flashy a handset may be and how many ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-25T21:32:21Z)

NY mosque developer claims classic NYC background

Eight years ago, Sharif El-Gamal was just another ambitious striver from Brooklyn, casting about for career leads and dreaming of a grander future in real estate. A handful of modest deals later, he's sitting on one of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T21:10:52Z)

Tech Test Drive: Motorola Droid X cell phone (Verizon Wireless)

The good: The Motorola Droid X boasts a gorgeous 4.3-inch touch screen and great multimedia features like an 8-megapixel camera with HD video capture, HDMI output and DLNA support. The smartphone can also be ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-26T01:14:15Z)

China and South Africa Sign Business Deals

BEIJING—China and South Africa signed a raft of commercial deals in mining, finance, nuclear energy and other sectors during a visit by South African President Jacob Zuma, as Beijing strengthens its ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T07:27:40Z)

Scott's consistency keeping him in lineup

CHICAGO -- Orioles designated hitter Luke Scott has had months like this (he's hitting .346 with eight homers) before. But the most rewarding aspect of Scott's torrid August is that it comes on the heels of an ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-26T01:14:15Z)

Johnson passes latest test at Bowie

CHICAGO -- Orioles reliever Jim Johnson came through Tuesday's two-inning stint with Double-A Bowie with no reported problems. He is expected to be activated for Friday's series in Anaheim. Orioles manager Buck Showalter ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-26T00:02:40Z)

Video: Apple Close to iTunes TV Deal, Twitter Gets Serious About Revenue

First up, from Bloomberg , Apple ( AAPL ), in talks with News Corp ( NWS ), takes another step toward integrating TV into iTunes. Next, Twitter is getting serious about making money. The New York Times reports ... (Source: Minyanville 2010-08-25T15:34:26Z)

Ryan Howard Ejected by Umpire Scott Barry in Phillies Loss (Video)

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard was ejected during last night's contest against the Houston Astros. The ejection has many fans aggravated because umpire Scott Barry in effect cost the team a win when ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

Seahawks' O-line takes another hit

NFL: The left side of the Seahawks' offensive line is crumbling now that guard Ben Hamilton has joined tackle Russell Okung in getting hurt. Hamilton was out of pads and watched Wednesday's practice in ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-26T07:19:19Z)

Mosque developer claims classic NYC background, has modest real estate holdings

NEW YORK (AP) — Eight years ago, Sharif El-Gamal was just another ambitious striver from Brooklyn , casting about for career leads and dreaming of a grander future in real estate. A handful of modest deals later, he's ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-26T00:59:56Z)

Amazon Penny Phone Deals: HTC Aria, BlackBerry Bold 9700, Motorola Droid and many more

Yesterday Amazon offered the Samsung Vibrant for a Penny with new contract. This deal is gone and the Vibrant sells now for still low $69.99 on Amazon . There are still though many other smartphone available for 1 Cent ... (Source: I4U 2010-08-21T13:08:51Z)

UPDATE: China, South Africa Sign Deals To Deepen Ties In Resources, Energy

BEIJING (Dow Jones)--China and South Africa on Tuesday signed a raft of commercial deals in mining, finance, nuclear energy and other sectors during a visit by South African President Jacob Zuma, as Beijing ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-24T11:46:33Z)

Langley survives first match at U.S. Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE -- Scott Langley's fist pump after dropping a 15-foot putt on the first extra hole was as much relief as exhilaration. Langley, the reigning NCAA champion and low amateur at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-26T05:24:47Z)

Atlanta Braves lose to Colorado Rockies

DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings and Carlos Gonzalez hit his 26th home run to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Seth Smith also ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-26T00:59:56Z)

Umpires keep costing Phillies

Ryan Howard smiled yesterday as he took batting practice. He knew reporters wanted to know what he was thinking when he raced out, fingers wagging, and confronted third-base ump Scott Barry in Tuesday's 16 ... (Source: Metro International 2010-08-26T07:12:10Z)

Johnson will be activated from DL on Friday

CHICAGO - Jim Johnson will be activated from the disabled list for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, giving manager Buck Showalter another relief option ... (Source: KFOR 2010-08-26T01:07:05Z)

Crude Oil Rises a Second Day as Dollar's Drop Boosts Appeal of Commodities

Crude oil rose for a second day in New York as U.S. equities climbed and the dollar slipped against the euro, bolstering the appeal of commodities to investors. Oil advanced 1.2 percent yesterday after a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-26T03:58:53Z)

De La Rosa deals, Gonzalez homers, as Rockies top Braves

DENVER ? Jorge De La Rosa and home cooking have the Colorado Rockies feeling confident again. They will have to take that on the road if they want to return to the postseason. De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T12:14:00Z)

In China, South Africa's leader says wants to join informal BRIC group of emerging ...

BEIJING (AP) — South Africa wants to be considered among the leaders of the developing world along with Brazil , Russia , India and China, its president said, pushing for membership of a grouping that has growing ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-26T03:58:53Z)

Deitch: Early returns lackluster for Phillies stars

Lost in the absurdities during Tuesday night's 16-inning Phillies-Astros bizarre-a-thon — from Ryan Howard going nuclear on Triple-A umpire Scott Barry, to Roy Oswalt having to play left field and serve as ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-26T02:47:18Z)

NY mosque developer claims classic NYC background, has modest real estate holdings

NEW YORK — Eight years ago, Sharif El-Gamal was just another ambitious striver from Brooklyn, casting about for career leads and dreaming of a grander future in real estate. A handful of modest deals later, he's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T21:10:52Z)

Braves slide to second loss in Colorado

DENVER -- Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings and Carlos Gonzalez hit his 26th home run to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Seth Smith also homered and Eric ... (Source: Access North GA 2010-08-26T03:30:15Z)

Apple is preparing a 99-cent TV show deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents and is in discussions with other media companies about similar deals, said three people familiar with the plan ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-25T20:13:36Z)

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