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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 3:40 pm

Lester, bullpen help Red Sox eke out split with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Lester (FSY) received key help from relievers Daniel Bard (FSY) and Jonathan Papelbon (FSY) in ending his career-worst four-game skid, Jacoby Ellsbury (FSY) tied a team record ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Citigroup says debt sales could reach $21 billion this year; closes 2 debt offerings ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup Inc. expects to issue $3 billion to $6 billion more in long-term debt this year than it previously estimated. In a regulatory filing, the bank said it now expects to sell ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-09T19:56:47Z)

Beckett Roughed Up, Moseley Steps In Nicely In Yankees' 7-2 Win Over Red Sox

— There was a time when the mere mention of Josh Beckett quickened heart rates and set teeth a-clattering around Yankee Stadium. But that Josh Beckett, best known for his victory across the street in the ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-09T12:04:20Z)

Skype Files to offer IPO

[Skype announces that it has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a proposed IPO. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined ... (Source: MobileTechNews 2010-08-09T15:10:27Z)

Skype Files For IPO Worth Up To $100 Million

Skype on Monday filed a form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the usual first step for a company readying an initial public offering. Skype said it plans to offer $100 million in shares, and expects ... (Source: CRN 2010-08-09T18:38:03Z)

Citigroup debt sales could reach $21B in 2010

Citigroup Inc. expects to issue $3 billion to $6 billion more in long-term debt this year than it previously estimated. In a regulatory filing, the bank said it now expects to sell approximately $18 billion to $21 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T19:49:38Z)

Good Friend George Lopez Said Sandra Bullock's on the Mend

Recovering from a rip current that drown her marriage to Jesse James , the tide washed Sandra Bullock to shore at "Teen Choice 2010." Her friends and costars George Lopez , Quinton Aaron , and Betty White were all there ... (Source: ETOnline.com 2010-08-09T11:50:01Z)

Jeter leads Yankees over Red Sox 7-2

NEW YORK – Derek Jeter passed Babe Ruth on the career hits list and drove in three runs and Dustin Moseley filled in admirably for an injured A.J. Burnett, leading the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Boston ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-09T10:59:55Z)

Brilliant Lester, bullpen handcuff Yankees

NEW YORK -- Jon Lester had done his job, but the game -- and Boston's chances of escaping the Bronx with a split of this four-game series -- was still hanging in the balance. It came down to the two relievers the Red Sox ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-09T21:58:29Z)

Vampires rule at Teen Choice awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

Internet calling service Skype files for US IPO, to offer shares to customers

NEW YORK - Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

Comeback bid falls short as Yankees fail to finish off Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox ...

NEW YORK — Jon Lester received key help from relievers Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon in ending his career-worst four-game skid, and the Boston Red Sox salvaged a series split by beating the Yankees 2-1 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Darrelle Revis deal not looking close

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The New York Jets , responding to a new contract proposal made last Friday by Darrelle Revis ' agents, painted a bleak picture Monday of the contract stalemate. A grim-faced Woody Johnson ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-09T22:05:38Z)

Red Sox Beat Yankees, 2-1; Earn Series Split

The Red Sox left New York where they came in - still in contention, but with significant catching up to do. They gained a split of the four-game series with the Yankees with a hard-earned 2-1 victory before ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-09T21:44:10Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis getting deal by Week 1

CORTLAND, N.Y. Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T21:36:58Z)

Townhall News Jets owner not optimistic about Revis deal

Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis' agents on Friday ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-09T22:05:38Z)

Porn Star Janine Lindemulder Denied Child Support Increase From Jesse James

The disgraced reality TV star was granted permission to relocate from California to Texas with the six year old last month, after expressing his desire to live nearer to his former wife Sandra Bullock and her adopted son ... (Source: Actressarchives.com 2010-08-09T21:29:51Z)

Jon Lester, 'pen help Red Sox eke out split with Yankees

NEW YORK — Jon Lester received key help from relievers Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon in ending his career-worst four-game skid, Jacoby Ellsbury tied a team record with four steals and the Boston Red Sox ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-09T22:19:57Z)

Yankees scratch starter Burnett

NEW YORK (AP) -- A.J. Burnett was forced to miss a start Sunday because of a bad back. Alex Rodriguez would not let a freak injury cause him to miss another game against the Boston Red Sox. Burnett tweaked his ... (Source: Sentinel & Enterprise 2010-08-09T10:38:26Z)

Lawyer of woman facing stoning in Iran flees to Norway

The lawyer of a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran for adultery has fled to Norway where he is considering seeking asylum, he said in Oslo Sunday. "In a way you can say that I have asked for asylum," Mohammad ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-09T20:18:16Z)

Teen Choice Awards: Sandra Bullock makes appearance with Betty White (photos)

One of the biggest surprises of the 2010 Teen Choice Awards taping on Sunday night was the presence of two people who previously reunited earlier this year -- Sandra Bullock and Betty White. The two famously talked ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-09T21:51:19Z)

Photo slide show: Bloodsuckers big winners at Teen Choice Awards

Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-09T21:37:00Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Pros and Cons of Skype IPO

PC World — Skype is planning a $100 million initial public offering (IPO) less than a year after spinning off from eBay and being acquired by private investors. The prospectus for the planned IPO illustrates ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

Vampires Reign at Teen Choice Awards

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The fascination with vampires continues to reign over U.S. pop culture as blood-sucking stories dominated the Teen Choice awards with the "Twilight" films and "The Vampire Diaries" TV show ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-09T17:26:28Z)

Fed poses risk, but stock index bulls seem to have market by the horns

Light volume tends to produce market "melt-ups" and that looks to be exactly what we are getting. With school starting next week in most districts, traders are trying to squeeze in one last summer vacation and that will ... (Source: Inside Futures 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Red Sox falter against replacement, drop series to Yankees

Derek Jeter passed Babe Ruth on the career hits list and drove in three runs and Dustin Moseley filled in admirably for an injured A.J. Burnett, leading the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-08-09T12:11:30Z)

Commodities Wrap: Hurry Up & Wait

Action this week will depend on the FOMC tomorrow and the markets interpretation. Inside day in Crude oil with prices able to maintain a slight positive bias. We expect the 100 day MA at $80.60 in September to give way ... (Source: Green Faucet 2010-08-09T21:22:41Z)

Stocks discount job losses

US equity markets ended the week on a tepid note as the Labor Dept. reported a seasonally adjusted loss of 131, 000 non-farm payroll jobs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up more than 150 points before reversing to ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-09T17:55:06Z)

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