Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 7:40 am

BP's sells assets; leak volume estimate raised

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- BP PLC's ruptured Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico spewed a total of 4.9 million barrels of oil before it was capped July 15, according to fresh government estimates issued as the company ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-03T14:20:18Z)

Source: Dodgers, Cubs talk Lilly deal

The source said the teams have discussed two versions of a possible trade involving Lilly: one that involves only Lilly and another that also involves Cubs infielder Ryan Theriot to the Dodgers along with ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

BP agrees to sell Colombian oil and gas exploration business for $1.9 billion

LONDON (AP) — BP says it has agreed to sell its oil and gas exploration business in Colombia for $1.9 billion to a consortium of Ecopetrol, Colombia's national oil company, and Talisman of Canada. The deal ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-03T13:15:53Z)

BP to sell Colombian assets for $1.9 billion

BP says it has agreed to sell its oil and gas exploration business in Colombia for $1.9 billion to a consortium of Ecopetrol, Colombia's national oil company, and Talisman of Canada. The deal announced Tuesday ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-03T13:15:53Z)

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)

Larry King Heir Piers Morgan Gets Dressed Up In Ridiculous Clothes On Live TV

Now that's it's confirmed that former British tabloid editor and "America's Got Talent" judge Piers Morgan will be replacing Larry King , we can start hyper-analyzing every TV appearance he makes until he takes over, and ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

Blackhawks sign Turco to replace Niemi

CHICAGO (AP) -- For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco, who ... (Source: YES Network 2010-08-03T14:13:09Z)

San Diego Padres (61-42) at Los Angeles Dodgers (54-51), 10:10 p.m.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a number of moves at the trade deadline in an effort to bolster their fading playoff hopes. The time is now to see whether or not they'll pay off. Mired in a costly five-game ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-02T15:04:26Z)

NBC 'Today' show interviews Piers Morgan talks 'America's Got Talent' & Larry King's ...

August 2, 2010 -- Piers Morgan says the show he judges 'America's Got Talent' is the new top dog of the reality competition shows. The judge was on the NBC Today show this morning talking about ths show, his life and the ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-02T18:32:02Z)

Town Topics-Aug. 3

The 21st annual poker run for McGuire Memorial Home is planned for Sunday. Bike will register from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Big Beaver Holiday Inn and all motorcycles will be out by noon. Along the way bikers will visit the ... (Source: Ellwood City Ledger 2010-08-03T12:54:24Z)

Browns Sign CB Joe Haden, 5 Years $50 Million

This is good news in a way. The question however is, is he just the most expensive situational nickelback (per definition a fifth defensive back) in history, or can he be utilized on every defensive play. There is a ... (Source: Dawgs By Nature 2010-08-02T22:21:06Z)

Browns Training Camp Report: Big day for Brian Robiskie

BEREA -- It's day 3 for Browns Training Camp. Two practices are scheduled for Monday. First round pick Joe Haden did not practice with the first team again today. Eric Wright and Sheldon Brown were the ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-02T19:43:37Z)

Charlie Sheen pleads guilty in domestic abuse case

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Charlie Sheen 's plea deal with prosecutors allowed him to avoid jail time for a Christmas Day assault on his wife and also won't require him to do public service around the tony resort town of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-03T13:23:02Z)

NHL Capsules: Blackhawks land G Turco, say so long to G Niemi

CHICAGO (AP) — For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Has Piers Morgan Made A Deal For Larry King's Spot On CNN?

Gabourey Sidibe, America's Got Talent, Piers Morgan, CNN It seems Piers Morgan is still in negotiations for the plum gig at CNN. Meanwhile, four acts moved on to the semi-finales on "America's Got Talent ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

How Evercore's Altman has a history of banking big deals

It's been a miserable few years for investment banks. Between epochal meltdowns, shotgun marriages, a federal pay czar, congressional investigations, reform legislation, and SEC lawsuits, even the proudest firms have ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T14:20:18Z)

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)

Ted Lilly is where he wanted to be, 14 years later

Reporting from San Francisco — Ted Lilly laughed Sunday as he talked about realizing the life ambition of his former self. "It took me 14 years," Lilly said. "I'm getting my chance." Lilly, 34, was acquired ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-03T03:00:16Z)

Limelight Networks buys Seattle-based Delve

Tempe-based Limelight Networks Inc. announced Monday it purchased Seattle-based Delve Networks, a privately held company that provides cloud-based video publishing and analytic services. Terms of the deal ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-02T23:25:31Z)

Police and Sheriff's report

Tuesday, June 29 A total of 22 calls were listed on the log for June 29. 5:45 a.m. – 911 call from a female who is having boyfriend issues. She knows he wants to be with her, but stated that he tried to hit ... (Source: Hot Springs Star 2010-08-03T13:44:31Z)

Actor Charlie Sheen Pleads Guilty in Aspen Wife Assault

ASPEN, Colo. | Charlie Sheen's plea deal with prosecutors allowed him to avoid jail time for a Christmas Day assault on his wife and also won't require him to do public service around the tony resort town of Aspen ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-03T13:37:21Z)

Oi Bonds Beaten by Portugal Telecom on Deal Concern

(Corrects second and third paragraphs to show Portugal Telecom doesn't currently own a stake in Oi.) Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Telemar Norte Leste SA, Brazil's biggest fixed-line telephone company, has less to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-03T14:34:37Z)

Browns first-round draft pick Joe Haden signs deal, will battle for playing time in secondary

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Hours after missing the first workout of training camp, first-round draft pick Joe Haden reached agreement with the Cleveland Browns. Haden, a cornerback out of Florida, was en route to Cleveland on ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-07-31T20:36:06Z)

Charlie Sheen convicted in wife's assault

ASPEN , Colo. -- Charlie Sheen's plea deal with prosecutors allowed him to avoid jail time for a Christmas Day assault on his wife and also won't require him to do public service around the tony resort town of ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-03T13:44:31Z)

Limelight Acquires Cloud-Based Video Platform Delve Networks

Content delivery network Limelight Networks has bought Delve Networks , a company that runs cloud-based video publishing and analytics services. Limelight ( NSDQ: LLNW ) offered a mix of common stock and cash to buy the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T00:44:16Z)

Shops grapple with success of group coupons

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online. But the deals can sometimes work too well. Some of the nail salons, restaurants and other shops that have sold the ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-08-02T10:53:54Z)

Blackhawks part with Niemi, sign Turco

CHICAGO -- For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco, who will ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-03T12:40:05Z)

Limelight buys Delve Networks

Delve Networks , whose online video platform is used by the Cleveland Clinic, ESPN, Hallmark and others, has been acquired by Limelight Networks in a stock and cash deal of undisclosed size. Delve will form the Video ... (Source: TechFlash 2010-08-02T15:11:36Z)

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