Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 3:39 am

Clashes in Pakistan's Karachi kill at least 35

KARACHI (Reuters) - At least 35 people have been killed in the Pakistani commercial hub of Karachi, after a member of the dominant political party in the city was shot dead, police said on Tuesday. Raza Haider ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T09:12:30Z)

China's Geely closes acquisition of Volvo

BEIJING - Geely Holding Group completed its acquisition of Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit Monday in a $1.5 billion deal that gives the small-but-ambitious Chinese automaker a global brand and huge management ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-03T08:00:55Z)

Pakistan commercial hub Karachi no stranger to violence

KARACHI (Reuters) - At least 35 people were killed in the Pakistani commercial hub of Karachi, after a member of the dominant political party in the city was shot dead, police said Tuesday. Raza Haider of the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T09:12:30Z)

Chinese Carmaker Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo From Ford

Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding, said the completion of the deal — the first time a Chinese carmaker had acquired 100 percent of a foreign rival — was a "historic day." He pledged that Volvo, based ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-03T02:38:48Z)

Jaguars, Alualu agree on five-year deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round pick Tyson Alualu have reportedly agreed to a five-year contract. Terms for the standout University of California defensive tackle are reported to include $17.5 million ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-02T19:36:27Z)

Brewers' Hart gets 3-year extension

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-03T09:33:58Z)

Oksana Grigorieva chats with paparazzi , says Mel is trivializing domestic violence ...

Some celebrities run away from the paparazzi, some break their cameras and get arrested for assault and battery and others stop and chat with those who seem sympathetic to their plight. Such is the case with Oksana ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-02T22:49:44Z)

Source: Oksana Grigorieva Nixed $15M Settlement to Protect Child From Mel Gibson

Why on Earth would Oksana Grigorieva turn down $15 million? Because under a deal she nearly signed, but ultimately left on the table, she would have had to give Mel Gibson unsupervised visitation with daughter Lucia ... (Source: The Hollywood Gossip 2010-07-22T23:52:53Z)

Blackhawks dump Antti Niemi, sign Marty Turco

The Chicago Blackhawks walked away from the arbitration ruling for Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi on Monday, allowing him to leave as an unrestricted free agent and agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-03T04:54:48Z)

Corey Hart, Brewers Extend Deal Through 2013

Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) - The Milwaukee Brewers and standout outfielder Corey Hart agreed to a three-year contract extension Monday. The 28-year-old Hart, who had been linked to trade talks, will be paid a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-03T02:24:29Z)

Oksana Grigorieva Walked Away from $15 Million Deal with Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva split in April this year, after dating for approximately one year and becoming parents to a baby girl they named Lucia. Initially, it was believed that the split had been amicable, since ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-20T09:00:28Z)

Group-deal customer bonanza can overwhelm small businesses as coupons runneth over

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-02T13:52:51Z)

Charlie Sheen pleads guilty in wife assault

A SPEN, Colo. — Charlie Sheen pleaded guilty Monday to assaulting his wife during a Christmas Day argument in exchange for a plea deal with no jail time and more serious charges dropped. The "Two and a Half Men" actor ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T06:13:32Z)

Former President Bill Clinton in Rhinebeck on the eve of daughter's wedding

RHINEBECK - On the eve of Chelsea Clinton's wedding in Rhinebeck, the father of the bride makes a rare appearance in the small Hudson Valley town. As you'd expect his appearance created quite a scene. It was a big ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T01:45:05Z)

Ford and Geely Close Volvo Deal

Ford Motor said Monday that it had completed the sale of its Swedish unit Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group . Geely paid $1.3 billion cash for the carmaker, issued a $200 million note payable to Ford, and further ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-02T11:15:22Z)

Blackhawks opt for Marty Turco in goal instead of Antti Niemi

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: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-03T05:52:04Z)

Chelsea Clinton Wedding Poem, "The Life That I Have" (Wedding Pictures)

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky wedding has electrified the small Rhinebeck town in New York over the weekend. It's already dubbed as the wedding of the decade, as the proud father former president Bill ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-03T08:36:42Z)

Shops grapple with fallout from group coupons

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T13:45:42Z)

Charlie Sheen's plea deal won't affect 'Two and a Half Men'

The coming season of "Two and a Half Men" is no longer jeopardized by Charlie Sheen's legal woes. The comedy star has reached a deal with prosecutors in his assault case that will involve a speedy stay in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-03T00:22:47Z)

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 ... (Source: Beatrice Daily Sun 2010-08-02T22:13:56Z)

Cahill: Patrick 'owns' recession if gambling bill fails; governor says up to Mass ...

BOSTON (AP) — The blame game swung into full fervor Monday as Massachusetts politicians tried to position themselves amid a stalemate over legislation proposing to bring casino gambling to the state. Independent ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-03T10:02:36Z)

Clashes in Pakistan's Karachi kill at least 34

At least 34 people have been killed in the Pakistani commercial hub of Karachi, after a member of the dominant political party in the city was shot dead, police said on Tuesday. Raza Haider of the Muttahida Qaumi ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-03T09:12:30Z)

Charlie Sheen agrees plea deal over assault charge

Actor Charlie Sheen, pictured, has pleaded guilty to an assault charge arising from a violent Christmas Day altercation with his wife but has avoided jail under a deal with prosecutors, his lawyer has said. Although ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-03T05:09:07Z)

Guests of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky

Guests of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky prepare to depart for the wedding in Rhinebeck, New York July 31, 2010. Chelsea, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T22:59:15Z)

Shops grapple with group coupon fallout

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T14:42:58Z)

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 2010-08-03T07:46:36Z)

Challengers hit Patrick over stalled bill

BOSTON (AP) — The blame game swung into full fervor yesterday as challengers to Gov. Deval Patrick tried to position themselves amid a stalemate over legislation proposing to bring casino gambling to the state ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-08-03T04:47:39Z)

Blame game after Mass. casino bill fails

BOSTON (AP) -- The blame game swung into full fervor Monday as Massachusetts politicians tried to position themselves amid a stalemate over legislation proposing to bring casino gambling to the state. Independent ... (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Outfielder Corey Hart signs three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Jaguars first-rounder signs 5-year deal

One of the most surprising top 10 picks in recent draft memory finally has his rookie deal. Defensive end Tyson Alualu has agreed to a five-year contract with the Jaguars worth nearly $28 million and just over ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

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