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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 1:39 pm

Kevin Durant scores 14 as USA wins FIBA opener

Not big enough. Not old enough. And maybe even not good enough. On Saturday, they finally got to show what they believe they can be: the team that ends a 16-year world championship drought. "People aren't expecting us to ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-28T21:43:06Z)

Maurice Clarett gets 'second chance,' signs with Omaha in UFL

Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Clarett met Monday with team officials and UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue, who gave his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T20:14:50Z)

Japan central bank extends loan program, while PM unveils $11 billion stimulus

TOKYO - Japan's government and the central bank threw the economy a double lifeline Monday, seeking to contain a strong yen and revive a faltering recovery. To boost liquidity, the central bank unveiled a new ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-30T11:10:48Z)

It's official: The Dodgers send Manny Ramirez to the White Sox

Manny Ramirez has officially become a member of the Chicago White Sox, to whom he was assigned on a straight waiver claim on Monday. Ramirez is on his way to join the White Sox in Cleveland, but isn't ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-30T19:53:21Z)

Sony Breaks PSJailbreak Sales

Since release, the PlayStation 3 has always been deemed impervious to hacks. Of course, this has not stopped the hacking community from attempting to breach the firmware security of the console. In recent ... (Source: PlayStation LifeStyle 2010-08-28T19:12:47Z)

Asian stock markets climb as Japan central bank eases policy, Bernanke vows action

BANGKOK — Asian markets advanced Monday, boosted by Japan easing monetary policy to protect a shaky recovery and the Federal Reserve vowing to take action if the U.S. economy weakens further. The willingness of major ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-30T05:48:41Z)

Kevin Durant, Eric Gordon Lead U.S. in FIBA World Championship Opener

ISTANBUL -- Kevin Durant scored 14 points and got the United States started on a dominant second-quarter stretch in a 106-78 victory over Croatia on Saturday in its opening game at the world championship. Eric ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-28T18:51:18Z)

Crosland closes deal on $20.5M H.P. project

Construction on the Clara Cox affordable apartment community in High Point is set to begin next month after the developer secured funding this week for $20.5 million. Crosland was chosen in 2007 to redevelop ... (Source: Greensboro Business Journal 2010-08-12T23:56:37Z)

Refinancing boom no blast for Mass. banks

Homeowners are on a refi high. But don't expect bankers and investors in mortgage-backed bonds to join the euphoria over record-low interest rates. Believe it or not, there is a gloomy dimension to seeing ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-20T04:27:29Z)

Kevin Durant, Eric Gordon lead U.S. to victory in World Championships debut

ISTANBUL -- For weeks, U.S. players have been hearing about what they aren't. Not big enough. Not old enough. And maybe even not good enough. On Saturday, they finally got to show what they believe they can be ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-29T01:25:00Z)

Sony bans sale of PS3 hack dongles

Those of you desperate to crack the PS3 by using the PS Jailbreak hack dongle revealed a couple of weeks ago may be unlucky, as Sony has succeeded in temporarily halting the PS3 hacking tool from getting into ... (Source: TECH.BLORGE.com 2010-08-29T22:53:30Z)

Bank of Japan Boosts Loan Program, Pledges More Steps If Needed

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan expanded a bank- loan program, stepping up its monetary stimulus for the first time since March after the yen surged to a 15-year high and the government pressured the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T11:53:45Z)

Sony blocks sale of PS3 jailbreak device in Australia

The PS Jailbreak has been making the rounds recently as it touted the ability to allow anyone to install games or homebrew apps on PlayStation 3 consoles. It was set to go on sale in Australia but Sony swiftly responded ... (Source: Neoseeker 2010-08-27T21:51:27Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for $1.4B in cash

NEW YORK (AP) — Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as many weeks that allows the chipmaker to spread its wings ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-30T12:43:52Z)

Manny Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal. The 12-time All-Star has been replaced on the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-30T19:46:12Z)

PROFILE: Thilo Sarrazin - outspoken German central banker

Berlin - Thilo Sarrazin, a member of Germany's famously restrained central bank, is alternately seen as a "straight talker" who tackles tough subjects, or a loud-mouthed propagator of unsavoury views. Born in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T08:19:00Z)

Clarett signs 1-year deal with UFL's Omaha Nighthawks

OMAHA, Neb. -- Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Nighthawks general manager Rick Mueller said Clarett met Monday with team ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Benefits, challenges abound as practices implement EHR systems

Having final rules in place on the "meaningful use" of electronic health records, along with financial incentives, should pave the way for more medical practitioners to adopt the technology. Many ... (Source: Business First 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

Asian shares rise; Central bank hopes power Nikkei

The Nikkei 225 stock average surged 3.2 percent to 9,275.44 on hopes that the Bank of Japan would ease monetary policy in response to a recent sharp rise of the yen. At the extraordinary meeting, the central ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-30T03:11:12Z)

White Sox claim Manny Ramirez from Dodgers

Cleveland -- Manny Ramirez is back in an American League playoff chase. As expected, the Chicago White Sox claimed the 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his bat ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Predicting this year's Emmy winners

It would be sweet justice if Conan O'Brien went home Sunday night with a couple of Emmys - a slap in the jaw to Jay Leno and NBC, who sabotaged his version of "The Tonight Show" after just eight months on the ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-29T08:05:52Z)

'Modern Family' is a big Emmy winner as first-timers grab key awards

• MORE: See complete list of Emmy winners • PHOTOS: 62nd annual Emmy Awards red carpet, winners Freshmen shows like the ABC comedy "Modern Family," which netted three awards including best comedy, upset old ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-30T17:23:02Z)

Yen Rises on Speculation Bank of Japan Moves Won't Curb Gain

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The yen rose against the dollar on speculation the Bank of Japan's decision to increase credit- easing measures won't be enough to weaken the Asian nation's currency from near its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T13:26:49Z)

Intel buying Infineon's smartphone chip unit for $1.4 billion

In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara goliath hopes will help ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-08-30T12:51:01Z)

Japan's central bank boosts lending to chill yen's rise

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan convened a Policy Board meeting Monday to take new monetary easing steps to prevent further damage to the economy from the sharply rising yen and falling stock prices. The central ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-30T18:13:08Z)

Former Ohio State star RB Clarett signs with UFL

Omaha, NE (Sports Network) - Former Ohio State Buckeyes star running back Maurice Clarett agreed to terms with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League, the team announced on Monday. Per league ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-30T19:24:43Z)

Past winners share where they keep their Emmys

LOS ANGELES – Jon Stewart once joked that he would use his Emmy statuette to prop up the sinking foundation of his house. Most Emmy winners, though, tend to keep their trophies in a special place indoors. As ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-28T07:02:38Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker's wireless unit

NEW YORK -- Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as many weeks that allows the chipmaker to spread its wings ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-30T15:14:11Z)

EXTRA: German Bundesbank slams board-member for 'damaging' comments

Frankfurt - A statement released by the German central bank, the Bundesbank, Monday condemned its own board-meber Thilo Sarrazin for the views contained his book launched the same day. "The board ... takes the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T14:59:52Z)

Divisive Banker to Remain at Bundesbank

BERLIN—Thilo Sarrazin is to remain a member of the Deutsche Bundesbank's board for the time being, the German central bank said Monday. But it said it would hold discussions with Mr. Sarrazin "without delay ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-30T15:49:58Z)

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