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

Fire at old age home in South Africa kills 18

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Eighteen elderly people died after a fire swept through their old age and frail care centre outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-08-03T09:12:30Z)

Report: Seguin agrees to three-year deal with Bruins

The Boston Bruins and Tyler Seguin, the No. 2 pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, reportedly agreed to an entry-level contract on Tuesday. According to ESPNBoston.com, the three-year deal includes the maximum base salary ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-08-03T21:44:07Z)

4 die as Kashmiris protest en masse despite curfew, police warning they will shoot on ...

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Four people were killed Tuesday as thousands of protesters ignored police warnings they would be shot on sight if they defied a round-the-clock curfew declared in Indian-controlled Kashmir in an ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-03T16:36:19Z)

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 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-02T21:16:40Z)

CT Attorney General Investigating Apple and Amazon Over eBook Pricing

CT Attorney General Investigating Apple and Amazon Over eBook Pricing Citing "potentially anticompetitive ebook deals," Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the relationship between Apple ... (Source: Gizmodo 2010-08-02T20:05:05Z)

Police open fire at Kashmir protesters, two killed

SRINAGAR India (Reuters) - Indian police on Friday fired at thousands of people protesting against Indian rule in Kashmir, killing two demonstrators, officials said, in the latest flare-up of violence in the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-30T14:32:12Z)

Indian police fire on protest in Kashmir, two dead

SRINAGAR India (Reuters) - At least two demonstrators died Sunday when Indian police opened fire on thousands of pro-independence protesters in the Muslim-majority Himalayan region of Kashmir. At least 25 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-30T23:57:43Z)

VLT's headed to the Aqueduct?

ALBANY, NY - The state Lottery Division has recommended a Malaysia-based company to build and operate video slot machines at New York City's Aqueduct racetrack. Genting New York is the lone bidder left for the deal to ... (Source: WTen.com 2010-08-03T19:06:38Z)

Digest: Chicago Blackhawks cut loose Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi, sign ...

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: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-03T04:47:39Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-books

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block rivals from providing attractive ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-03T16:00:31Z)

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)

2 killed in shootings at Indianapolis barbecue worked to help deteriorating ...

INDIANAPOLIS - Two people working to improve their deteriorating inner-city neighborhood died early Tuesday when a masked man opened fire with an assault-style rifle on a birthday barbecue, police said. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T20:25:23Z)

Amazon, Apple Under Fire From Connecticut AG for eBook Deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has launched an investigation into the pricing agreements between publishers and the leading makers of ebook reader devices, suggesting that Amazon and Apple could use ... (Source: Datamation 2010-08-03T17:19:16Z)

Bristol Palin, fiance Levi Johnston split ... again

FILE - This Sept. 3, 2008 file photo shows Bristol Palin, daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and former Republican vice presidential candidate, and Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-03T22:05:36Z)

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)

Lottery officials back Aqueduct 'racino' operator

(AP) ALBANY, N.Y. - The state Lottery Division on Tuesday recommended a Malaysia-based company to build and operate video slot machines at New York City's Aqueduct racetrack, a gambling operation expected to spin off ... (Source: KOB.com 2010-08-03T20:25:23Z)

Judge expected to rule on Aqueduct 'racino' deal

A state judge is expected to rule on whether the New York Lottery can award a contract to a Malaysia-based company to operate 4,500 electronic slot machines at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens. The sole remaining bidder ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T14:11:55Z)

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)

Forward Tyler Seguin signs with Bruins after being taken with the 2nd pick in 2010 ...

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Tyler Seguin, the second player taken in this year's NHL draft. Financial terms of the three-year, entry-level announced on Tuesday deal were not released, but it was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Tim Froberg column: Milwaukee Brewers make smart move giving outfielder Corey Hart ...

It's easy to hammer on general manager Doug Melvin these days. His Milwaukee Brewers are basically finished — double-digit games behind front-running Cincinnati. His handpicked, much-criticized manager, Ken ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T14:20:18Z)

Bristol Palin calls it quits with Levi Johnston

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - It's over -- again -- between Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston. The 19-year-old daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tells People magazine that she called off her second engagement to the 20-year ... (Source: KING-5 2010-08-03T21:36:58Z)

2 slain at Indianapolis party helped neighborhood

By KEN KUSMER Associated Press Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Two people working to improve their deteriorating inner-city neighborhood died early Tuesday when a masked man opened fire with an assault-style rifle on a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-03T21:15:29Z)

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 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 ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-03T10:59:52Z)

18 die when fire sweeps old age home in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG -- Emergency services in South Africa say 18 elderly people died when a fire swept through their old age and frail care center outside of Johannesburg. Paramedics say another 84 people were ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-02T10:46:45Z)

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston engaged again

Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol Palin and her on again, off again boyfriend Levi Johnston are engaged, again. The young couple who have a son, Tripp together were in a battle of words throughout most of their break up ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-03T22:12:45Z)

18 killed after fire sweeps through old age home in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG -- Eighteen elderly people died after a fire swept through their old age and frail care center outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began digging ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-02T17:27:36Z)

Police: 2 killed, 6 hurt in Indianapolis shooting

A masked man armed with an assault-style rifle fired dozens of shots on a birthday party at a house in an inner-city Indianapolis neighborhood early Tuesday, killing two people and wounding six before fleeing, police ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T19:28:07Z)

Jaguars, first-round draft pick Alualu finally agree on deal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 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 ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-02T17:49:05Z)

Tyler Seguin, Bruins agree on a deal

The Boston Bruins and 18-year-old Tyler Seguin, the second overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft, have agreed to an entry-level contract, the Bruins announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not released ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T20:03:54Z)

Brewers sign Corey Hart to extension

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have signed outfielder Corey Hart to a contract extension through the 2013 season. Hart, who has been the subject of frequent trade speculation in recent weeks, now appears to have ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-08-03T04:26:10Z)

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