Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 4:40 am

THE SEPARATION OF LAW AND MORALITY

So, the folks in California were wrong. How dare they think that they knew what marriage was. That is what judges are for. They are the arbiter of right and wrong. Their years in amoral law school have enabled them to ... (Source: NewsWithViews.com 2010-08-05T05:13:54Z)

Liverpool Purchase May Be Agreed On by Aug. 15, Kirdi Group Broker Says

The broker for Yahya Kirdi's bid to buy 18-time English soccer champion Liverpool said the Syrian businessman and his investment group hope to agree on a deal before the Reds open their Premier League ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-05T11:18:59Z)

Berry signs six-year, $60M deal with Chiefs, sets safety record

After being told safety Eric Berry had tweeted about coming to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs , coach Todd Haley's only comment Friday afternoon was that he hoped it was true. Typically, the Chiefs never ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-31T02:13:43Z)

Source: Detroit Lions expect Ndamukong Suh signing today

The Lions are closing in on a deal and expect to sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh today, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Suh, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, is the team ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-31T16:54:11Z)

SkyWest to buy ExpressJet

NEW YORK — Regional carriers for merger partners United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all-cash deal valued at $133 million. St. George-based SkyWest Inc. said Wednesday its Atlantic Southeast ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-05T02:14:57Z)

Mexicana airline files for bankruptcy protection

MEXICO CITY -- Debt-ridden Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico's largest airline, announced Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the U.S. after pilots and flight attendants rejected a deal to cut ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

Consumers to benefit from Intel, FTC deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-05T08:41:30Z)

Not done yet: Veteran Modano signs 1-year deal with Red Wings

Mike Modano, 40, played 20 seasons for the Minnesota-Dallas franchise The center told ScoreBoard Monthly he wasn't ready to quit playing Modano is the leading scorer among U.S.-born players in NHL history (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-04T02:59:05Z)

Blues sign veteran forward Dave Scatchard to contract

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues have signed 34-year-old forward Dave Scatchard, a 13-year NHL veteran. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed. Scatchard split time last season between ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T06:25:29Z)

SkyWest unit to acquire ExpressJet

NEW YORK – Regional carriers for merger partners United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all-cash deal valued at $133 million. SkyWest Inc. said Wednesday its Atlantic Southeast Airlines unit will buy ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-05T07:37:04Z)

Detroit Lions Sign No. 2 Overall Draft Pick Ndamukong Suh to 5-Year Deal

Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions agreed on a contract that guarantees $40 million over five years to the No. 2 pick in this year's National Football League draft, the Associated Press reported. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T20:45:40Z)

FTC: Computer buyers to benefit from Intel deal

SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-05T08:12:52Z)

Detroit Lions

DT Ndamukong Suh signed his five-year, $60 million contract and participated in the team's afternoon practice Wednesday. The Lions wasted no time throwing him in with the No. 1 defense. It shouldn't take long for Suh ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-05T11:04:40Z)

Chiefs top pick Berry tweets his deal is done

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After being told safety Eric Berry had tweeted that he had come to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs , coach Todd Haley's only comment was that he hoped it was true. Typically, the Chiefs never ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-31T02:56:40Z)

Ex-Nashville Predator Dave Scatchard has new team

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues signed 34-year-old forward Dave Scatchard, a 13-year NHL veteran who played for the Nashville Predators last season. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-05T07:08:26Z)

Modano joining Red Wings; center signs 1-year deal

Mike Modano is joining the Detroit Red Wings. Modano confirmed his decision Tuesday in a text message to The Associated Press. It initially was reported by ScoreBoard Monthly. He told the Dallas sports magazine he wasn't ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-03T23:24:20Z)

FTC: Intel deal benefits computer buyers

SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect a ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-05T10:57:30Z)

Chinese government targets Liverpool deal

A takeover bid financed by the Chinese government is reported to be the preferred bidder in the race to buy Liverpool. Chairman Martin Broughton is hoping to complete a sale of the club before the end of the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-05T07:22:45Z)

The Jewish People: Evidence that the Bible is True -- and Jesus is the Messiah

That the Jewish people are still around is objective evidence that the God of the Holy Scriptures exists and that the Christian faith is true. Approximately 4,000 years ago, God made the following promise to ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-04T23:08:50Z)

SkyWest to buy ExpressJet for $133M

NEW YORK — Regional carriers for merger partners United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all-cash deal valued at $133 million. SkyWest Inc., which provides service to Campbell County, said ... (Source: Gillette News Record 2010-08-04T21:21:27Z)

Struggling under debt, Mexicana airline files for bankruptcy protection in Mexico, US

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Debt-ridden Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico's largest airline, announced Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the U.S. after pilots and flight attendants rejected a deal ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-04T00:00:07Z)

Mexicana airlines files for bankruptcy

Debt-ridden Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico's largest airline, announced Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the U.S. after pilots and flight attendants rejected a deal to cut pay and staffing. Mexicana ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T00:07:17Z)

Mavs owner Mark Cuban ups ante in Texas Rangers auction, starts bidding war with ...

FORT WORTH, Texas - Billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is upping his bid for the Texas Rangers at an unusual and contentious auction. A group of investors led by Cuban put a $355 million cash offer ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T07:01:17Z)

After disappointing rookie season, spotlight will be on Chiefs DE Tyson Jackson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Tyson Jackson's first season as the main building block in Kansas City's new defense can be described in three short words: one paltry sack. There was precious little production from the LSU ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-05T09:17:17Z)

Blues sign forward Scatchard

The St. Louis Blues have signed 34-year-old forward Dave Scatchard, a 13-year NHL veteran. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed. Scatchard split time last season between Nashville and ... (Source: Post-Star 2010-08-05T04:52:26Z)

Ryan, Cuban face bidding war for Texas Rangers

In this Nov. 28, 2009, file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells to an official during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. The Texas Rangers baseball team will go on ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-05T09:38:46Z)

The Bible Speaks Today: The war between good and evil

Do you ever find yourself doing what you know you shouldn't? So did the Apostle Paul. Listen to him describe his own struggles. "As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. I ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-07-22T16:57:42Z)

Nolan Ryan-led group beats Mavs owner Mark Cuban in nearly $600M bidding war for ...

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Some of Nolan Ryan's best moments occurred in a Texas Rangers uniform: turning the struggling franchise around after he was brought in as a free agent in 1988, his 5,000th strikeout ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-05T09:38:46Z)

Modano joining Red Wings; centre signs 1-year deal

DALLAS - Mike Modano is joining the Detroit Red Wings. Modano confirmed his decision Tuesday in a text message to The Associated Press. It initially was reported by ScoreBoard Monthly. He told the Dallas sports magazine ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-08-04T00:43:04Z)

Canadian-based Syrian businessman close to buying Liverpool

LONDON -- A Canadian-based consortium led by a Syrian businessman said Wednesday that it is close to buying Liverpool from the club's American owners. The statement from Yahya Kirdi, who is representing a group of ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-05T04:09:29Z)

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