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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 7:39 am

Harley-Davidson finishes sale of MV Agusta

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman since Harley-Davidson ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

3GVision and Briabe Media Join Forces to Deliver Mobile Barcode Reading Solutions via ...

Briabe Media, Inc., a full service, multicultural mobile marketing agency, today announced a partnership with 3GVision, a world leader in barcode-scanning technology for mobile phones. The companies are partnering to ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-07T10:12:11Z)

New home sale fee unites divergent groups in opposition

Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions representing transport workers and government employees, the title insurance industry, the National ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-07T02:55:31Z)

Harley concludes MV Agusta sale

Harley-Davidson said today it has concluded the sale of its subsidiary, MV Agusta, to Claudio Castiglioni and his wholly owned holding company, MVAgusta Motor Holding. Castiglioni is the former owner of the ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-08-06T21:19:05Z)

Gizmo | Meet the rivals for Apple's iPad's tablet

Steve Jobs may have the coolest pad in the neighborhood, but he's about to get some new neighbors. Dell, Blackberry, HP, Microsoft and even Kmart are getting into the pad game with new portable touchscreen ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-07T07:06:04Z)

New Hampshire GI dies in Afghanistan

C ONCORD, N.H. - The Department of Defense says a soldier from Laconia, N.H., has died in combat in Afghanistan. Thirty-four-year-old Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst died Wednesday in Kunduz province ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-07T04:14:16Z)

US, UN declare Harakat-ul Jihad al-Islami a terrorist group

The United States and the United Nations Friday designated Pakistan's Harakat-ul Jihad al-Islami as a foreign terror group and blacklisted it commander, the US Treasury Department said. Mohammad Ilyas Kashmiri, commander ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-07T13:32:37Z)

10 bodies found in remote Afghanistan

KABUL — The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered yesterday in a remote area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, police said. Provincial police chief Gen. Agha Noor Kemtuz said the ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-07T11:38:05Z)

Goldcorp Completes Sale Of San Dimas Gold-silver Mine In Mexico

(RTTNews) - Goldcorp Inc. (GG: News ,G.TO: News ) said it has completed the sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (P.V). Under the deal, Goldcorp received an aggregate of 31.15 million ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

Bargain-bin iPad knockoffs hit eBay

Low-cost Android tablets resembling Apple's iconic iPad are on sale through retail sites like eBay for $50 to $125, though observers say they could be a pain to own since they lack hardware and software ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-08-07T10:19:20Z)

Observations on Schwarzenegger, 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- A few thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers after watching them practice in pads Friday morning at team headquarters: The 49ers have a special-teams practice Friday afternoon. I'll be back ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-06T21:11:56Z)

First-round picks Davis, Iupati land five-year deals with 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati have been practically joined at their rather large hips since becoming San Francisco 49ers this spring, and that continued Friday on the day rookies were ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

New England Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

BOSTON -- A soldier from New Hampshire was killed Wednesday during a combat operation in Afghanistan. Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst, 34, was killed in Konduz Province, Afghanistan. Van Aalst was born in Laconia, N.H ... (Source: Boston Channel 2010-08-07T00:25:12Z)

'Mobitel offers discounted smartphones with two-year packages'

Jul 30, 2010 (DMEUROPE via COMTEX) -- Slovenian mobile operator Mobitel has launched a promotional campaign under which it offers selected Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC, BlackBerry and LG smartphones at up to 90 ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-30T11:54:43Z)

Ex-Pakistan spy chief: Afghanistan war 'lost cause'

The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan is a "lost cause," said a former Pakistani intelligence chief, and the United States needs to negotiate peace with Taliban leader Mullah Omar. "You have to talk to him, and I'm ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-08-06T16:47:04Z)

Diverse coalition fighting transfer fees on the sale of homes and lots

WASHINGTON Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions, the title insurance industry, the National Council of La Raza, libertarian and property ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

Goldcorp completes San Dimas sale

VANCOUVER - Goldcorp Inc. announced today completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold and silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. In the deal, Goldcorp received 31.15 million common shares of Primero ... (Source: Elko Daily Free Press 2010-08-06T18:48:46Z)

49ers cornerback Clements finally healthy again

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)— Nate Clements (notes) slapped hands with Shawntae Spencer (notes) following the fellow cornerback's interception. Clements patted linebacker Scott McKillop (notes) on the helmet after ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-07T08:46:17Z)

IPad Knockoffs on Sale for $50 to $125

Low-cost Android tablets resembling Apple's iconic iPad are on sale through retail sites like eBay for US$50 to $125, though observers say they could be a pain to own since they lack hardware and software ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

Afghan Wiki Leak: Pakistan, Karzai Doubt U.S. Effectiveness

So how do you say "Duh!" in Urdu? There's nothing new or remarkable in the suggestion that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has been aiding and abetting the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T02:32:47Z)

World digest: 10 Afghans, foreigners found dead in remote area in Afghanistan

The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered Friday in a remote area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, police said. Provincial police chief Gen. Agha Noor Kemtuz said the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-07T11:23:46Z)

Harley-Davidson Completes Sale Of MV Agusta

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Goldcorp Completes Sale of San Dimas Mine

(All amounts in US$ unless stated otherwise) GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G)(NYSE: GG) announced today the completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE: P) (formerly Mala ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T17:30:01Z)

Mobile Phones Are Best With Compare Best Mobile Phone Deals

Mobile Phones are a necessity which is no more a hidden secret, since its introduction it has reached to the people at a sheer speed. Although in its early stage it was termed as a device for affluent and rich ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-05T07:08:26Z)

DoD: NC-based soldier killed in Afghanistan

CONCORD, N.H. — The Defense Department says a soldier from Laconia, N.H., has died in combat in Afghanistan. Officials said Friday that 34-year-old Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst died of his injuries on ... (Source: Army Times 2010-08-06T23:56:34Z)

Afghanistan bleeding: 18-yr-old's nose, ears cut off for fleeing abusive husband

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: She cannot read or write and had never heard of Time magazine until a visitor brought her a copy of this week's issue, the one with the cover picture of her face, the face with no nose ... (Source: Times of India 2010-08-06T04:22:37Z)

Disfigured Afghan teen to have surgery in Calif.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The disfigured Afghan teenager whose photo was recently featured on a Time magazine cover has arrived in Southern California where a foundation has arranged for reconstructive surgery. The Grossman ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T09:50:42Z)

Housing: Unlikely allies take aim at home-transfer fees

Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions representing transport workers and government employees, the title-insurance industry, the National ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

Police find 10 bodies in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered Friday in a remote area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, police said. Provincial police chief Gen. Agha Noor ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-07T11:02:17Z)

Afghan teen to have surgery in Calif.

LOS ANGELES — The disfigured Afghan teenager whose photo was recently featured on a Time magazine cover has arrived in Southern California where a foundation has arranged for reconstructive surgery. The Grossman Burn ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-07T06:51:45Z)

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