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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 4:40 am

WestJet to cut back on seat sales

CALGARY - Passengers waiting for a WestJet seat sale may likely wait in vain as the discount carrier is cutting back on the number of special deals. It's all part of a strategy to get travellers book in advance rather ... (Source: Toronto Sun 2010-08-05T19:54:22Z)

Sharks retain services of Zalewski, Joslin for next season

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Sharks say they have re-signed center Steven Zalewski and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T03:03:52Z)

Ramires ready for Chelsea move

The Benfica midfielder is thought to be on the brink of a £17million switch from Portugal to England, with contract talks and a medical pending. And Ramires has explained that he spoke with Brazilian ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-06T08:40:18Z)

Choosy shoppers offer retailers meek gain

Chain-store sales rose 2.8 percent in July, below the 3 percent to 4 percent expected, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, based on reports from 31 retailers. That compares with a 5 ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-06T07:57:21Z)

Wary shoppers give retail modest gains

NEW YORK - Soaring temperatures and deep discounts on summer leftovers drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only overall modest gains for retailers. Worse still, the sales ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-06T07:00:05Z)

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:42:00Z)

Bills DT Williams hurts hand

PITTSFORD (AP) — Add Kyle Williams to growing list of injured Buffalo Bills players. The starting defensive tackle hurt his right hand in practice Thursday, and coach Chan Gailey said Williams went to be examined by ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-08-06T03:25:21Z)

Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK (AP): A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-06T09:16:06Z)

WestJet trims number of seat sales

Passengers waiting for a WestJet seat sale may likely wait in vain as the discount carrier is cutting back on the number of special deals. It's all part of a strategy to get travellers book in advance rather than last ... (Source: Calgary Sun 2010-08-05T18:21:19Z)

Uncertain economy means choosy shoppers

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the country ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-06T10:56:19Z)

US: China must abide by Iran sanctions

China said on Friday it did not approve of tougher new sanctions imposed by the European Union on Iran and welcomed Tehran's offer to return to negotiations on a nuclear fuel swap without conditions. China also ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-02T23:04:03Z)

Benfica negotiates sale of Ramires to Chelsea

(AP) — LISBON, Portugal - Benfica says it is in negotiations to sell Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Chelsea. The Eagles said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange that the two clubs are working on a deal but ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-04T16:49:27Z)

China Rejects US Concerns about Deals with Iran

China has defended its business ties with Iran after a United States official urged Beijing to fully implement sanctions against Tehran. China Thursday rejected concerns about its dealings with Iran. China's state media ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-05T17:38:22Z)

Sharks re-sign C Steven Zalewski, D Derek Joslin to one-year deals

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Sharks re-signed centre Steven Zalewski and defenceman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts Thursday. Zalewski had 62 points—including 22 goals—in a career-high 78 games last season for AHL ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T00:55:01Z)

Judge blocks FDNY hiring over entry exam

NEW YORK — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a judge ruled ... (Source: FireRescue1 2010-08-05T15:22:21Z)

Wyclef Jean Interview: Recording Star Responds To Criticism Of Haiti Presidential Bid

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to talk ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-06T11:17:47Z)

Ramires Desperate For Chelsea Switch

Benfica's Brazilian midfielder Ramires has pleaded with his club to let him join Chelsea. Chelsea made a £16.8million bid for the Brazilian but Benfica want them to increase the bid, another possible hitch in the deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T10:07:21Z)

Bills Williams Hurts Hand

Pittsford, NY -- Bills starting defensive tackle Kyle Williams hurt his right hand during individual drills at Bills training camp on Thursday. Williams had his hand wrapped and was taken off the field. Head coach Chan ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-06T11:03:28Z)

GM's CEO expects to offer stock in 1 batch

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Eager to get out from under government control, GM expects to sell its stock in one swoop when it offers shares to the public sometime later this year, its chief executive officer said ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-06T02:49:33Z)

Singer Wyclef Jean to run for Haiti's presidency

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters on Thursday, thrusting himself into a contentious race to lead an impoverished country ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-06T10:56:19Z)

GM exec expects good demand for public offering

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-06T07:21:34Z)

Bills DT Williams hurts hand in practice

PITTSFORD, N.Y. - Buffalo Bills starting defensive tackle Kyle Williams hurt his right hand during practice Thursday. Coach Chan Gailey said Williams was having his hand examined, and didn't believe the injury was ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T23:29:07Z)

Zalewski, Joslin back with Sharks

T he Sharks say they have re-signed centre Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday. Zalewski ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-08-06T01:09:20Z)

WestJet Profit Up, Looks Beyond Canada

WestJet Airlines posted a big jump in quarterly profit on Thursday, but said uncertainty in the Canadian economy meant it would focus on boosting capacity to destinations outside of the country. Canada's second-biggest ... (Source: Airwise 2010-08-06T11:10:38Z)

Judge blocks FDNY hiring, says test is invalid

NEW YORK—The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2010-08-05T23:36:17Z)

APNewsBreak: Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose Chicago-based company ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-06T08:04:31Z)

Isolating Iran is Part of the "Great Energy Game"

Posted by Aaron Aarons on 08/06/2010 at 1:12am @Shabnam, quotes Gilad Atzmon: I actually think that the Zionist Lobby has managed to destroy the... Posted by Aaron Aarons on 08/06/2010 at 1:06am JoeJ, that is ... (Source: Dissident Voice 2010-08-06T08:11:40Z)

GM chief expects good demand for company stock

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-06T09:30:25Z)

Brooklyn Judge Deals Another Blow to FDNY Practices

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

Haiti Hopeful Wyclef Jean Files Presidential Papers

'President Wyclef' moved a small step closer to reality yesterday, as the former Fugees rapper Wyclef Jean submitted the paperwork that officially begins his quest to become the leader of Haiti, the Press ... (Source: S spinner 2010-08-06T11:17:47Z)

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