Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 17, 2010, 10:22 pm

NBA free-agency tracker: Bulls land Ronnie Brewer after Magic matches offer to J.J ...

A person familiar with the deal says guard Ronnie Brewer has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-17T04:03:23Z)

LeBron James' advisor and the curse of the diamond jersey

You know those stories where a random guy buys a painting and some mismatched golf clubs at a local garage sale for $8, then he gets home and realizes that there is a Picasso in the frame behind the landscape watercolor ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-16T16:14:43Z)

Portugal Telecom, Telefonica mull Brazil deal

Portugal Telecom's board is continuing its extended deliberations on Telefonica's €7.15 billion ($9.3 billion) offer for its stake in Brazil's leading cell phone company, Vivo. PT shareholders have voted to accept the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-16T14:13:01Z)

Awards being returned to Lucille Ball daughter

LOS ANGELES — An auction house selling Lucille Ball memorabilia says it is returning the actress' lifetime achievement awards to her daughter. Heritage Auction Galleries says a deal reached Saturday will return the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-18T03:55:02Z)

Sevilla's Adriano Correia signs 4-year deal with Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain — Adriano Correia has completed a move from Sevilla to Barcelona, signing a four-year deal with the Catalan club. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who plays in defense and midfield, signed the contract ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-17T12:10:08Z)

Telefonica deal to buy Brazil's Vivo falls apart

MADRID -- Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica on Saturday pulled out of negotiations to acquire a euro7.15 billion ($9.3 billion) stake in Brazil's leading cell phone company Vivo. Telefonica said in a statement ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-18T02:50:37Z)

Rules of the game: Believe the owners' claims of losing money when they start selling ...

The players, we all get. Doesn't take a nuclear physicist to know there's something wrong with guys like Ryan Howard or Joe Mauer pocketing $1 million or so every two weeks to play a kid's game. Easy to understand that a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-17T20:52:42Z)

CEO of LeBron James' Marketing Company Claims Woman Stole $10,000 Pendant

You never know what you can find at a yard sale. After all, one person's trash is another person's treasure. Well, according to Ohio native Vaneisha Robinson , a $5 LeBron James pendant purchased at a yard sale ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-17T04:46:20Z)

Senators look for smoking gun linking BP oil deal, release of Lockerbie bomber

WASHINGTON - BP's oil spill notoriety is reviving unwelcome attention from Congress on another issue: Whether the oil company sought the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi to help get a $900 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-16T16:29:02Z)

Manny Pacquiao- Floyd Mayweather Jr.deadline passes without deal

M anny Pacquiao reluctantly will look for another opponent for his next bout after promoter Bob Arum's deadline for a deal with Floyd Mayweather Jr. passed Saturday without a word from Mayweather. In the latest ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-18T04:16:31Z)

Chicago signs Ronnie Brewer

CHICAGO (AP) — The agent for Ronnie Brewer confirmed Friday the guard has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-07-17T10:51:24Z)

NBA: Miller takes talents to Heat, signs 5-year deal

MIAMI — Once Mike Miller's deal with Miami finally got completed Friday, the Heat moved quickly to add other pieces to their dramatically changed roster. The Heat landed a pair of centers, re-signing restricted free ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-17T08:21:05Z)

Lockerbie victim's dad sure bomber wasn't dying

Glenn Johnson said he knew the only man convicted in the bombing of Pam Am Flight 103 wasn't dying of cancer when he was released from a Scottish prison in August on compassionate grounds. "It was just a deal to get oil ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-17T17:39:25Z)

Kings' Richardson avoids arbitration, agrees to deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Center Brad Richardson has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Kings , avoiding an arbitration hearing. Richardson, a restricted free agent, will make $900,000 next season in the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-18T01:53:21Z)

Barcelona seal Adriano switch

MADRID (AFP) – Spanish champions Barcelona on Saturday completed the signing of Brazilian utility player Adriano Correia from rivals Sevilla on a four-year deal. Barcelona will pay Sevilla 9.5 million euros for the 25 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-17T22:11:26Z)

Telefonica Says Offer for Stake in Vivo Expired, Rejects Extension Request

Telefonica SA abandoned a 7.15 billion-euro ($9.2 billion) offer for Portugal Telecom SGPS SA 's stake in Brazil's largest wireless operator, raising the prospect of a protracted legal battle. Spain's biggest phone ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-17T14:18:59Z)

Barcelona agrees 9.5 mln euro Adriano deal with Sevilla

MADRID (AFP) – Spanish champions Barcelona agreed a 9.5 million-euro deal with Sevilla to sign Brazilian utility player Adriano Correia, the club said Friday. The 25-year-old, who can play at full-back or as a wide ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-17T03:06:07Z)

Lucille Ball's daughter suing to stop sale of her mother's personal effects

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's daughter, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, is going to court to attempt to block the auction of some her mother's prized possessions, according to the Associated Press . A court hearing is ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-16T09:55:19Z)

British release of Lockerbie bomber on agenda

Foreign Secretary William Hague made the pledge after a telephone discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Clinton was responding to claims by a group of four Democratic senators that Abdel Basset ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-18T03:26:24Z)

Owners not believable when crying poverty

The players, we all get. Doesn't take a nuclear physicist to know there's something wrong with guys like Ryan Howard or Joe Mauer pocketing $1 million or so every two weeks to play a kid's game. Easy to understand that a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-17T21:07:01Z)

Celtics, Robinson agree on deal

The Celtics have agreed in principle with guard Nate Robinson on a new contract, a team official told the Associated Press yesterday. The deal reunites the 5-9 guard with Glen "Big Baby" Davis on a Boston bench that ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-17T07:02:20Z)

Judge blocks sale of Lucille Ball letters, awards, but attorney says sale will go on

LOS ANGELES - Some of Lucille Ball's love letters and awards will be sold at auction after a judge ruled to block the sale but imposed a hurdle that the comedienne's daughter cannot overcome. Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-16T18:45:02Z)

Ohio woman who put $10,000 LeBron James pendant on eBay says it's been taken, wants ...

WADSWORTH, Ohio - An Ohio woman who said she paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10,000 says it's been taken from her. Vaneisha Robinson had the basketball jersey-shaped white gold pendant ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-16T06:56:22Z)

Los Angeles Kings re-sign Clune, Lewis, Elkins and Cliche all to one-year deals

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed forwards Rich Clune, Trevor Lewis, Corey Elkins and Marc-Andre Cliche to one-year contracts. All four forwards spent most of last season in the AHL with the ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-07-18T03:47:53Z)

With no word from Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao seeks new opponent

Top Rank's deadline for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to accept a deal to fight Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13 of this year came and went Friday at midnight, producing the same result boxing fans are tiring of hearing. Still no mega ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-07-17T08:21:05Z)

Floyd Mayweather Misses Deadline To Fight Manny Pacquiao

(AllHipHop News) Floyd Mayweather has missed a deadline for a boxing showdown with Manny Pacquiao, causing insiders to speculate that a fight between the two men won't happen this year. Negotiations between the two men ... (Source: allhiphop.com 2010-07-18T04:37:59Z)

C Brad Richardson agrees to 1-year deal to return to Kings, avoiding arbitration

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Centre Brad Richardson has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Kings, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Richardson, a restricted free agent, will make US$900,000 next season in the ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-07-18T01:17:33Z)

AP: Celtics agree on terms of new deal with Nate Robinson

The Celtics have agreed in principle with guard Nate Robinson (FSY) on a new contract, a team official told the Associated Press on Friday. The deal reunites the 5-foot-9 guard with Glen "Big Baby" Davis on a Boston ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-16T22:41:15Z)

Carlos Boozer

Boozer joins the Bulls after six seasons with the Utah Jazz . The teams were able to work out a sign-and-trade with Utah signing Boozer to a five-year, $76 million deal and trading him to the Bulls with a protected ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-09T02:46:58Z)

Warriors' sale could mean tough sell for NBA in upcoming CBA fight

There is an adage in politics - never let a serious crisis go to waste. In these tough economic times, rank and file workers across America have never been more suspicious of management. Insisting that the NBA's ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-15T23:54:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 17, 2010, 9:21 am

Pacquiao-Mayweather deadline passes without deal

Manny Pacquiao will start looking for another opponent for his next bout now that promoter Bob Arum's deadline for a deal with Floyd Mayweather Jr. has passed. Arum said early Saturday morning that Mayweather hadn't ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-17T11:27:12Z)

NBA notes: Mike Miller deal formalized with Heat; J.J. Redick will return to Magic

MIAMI — Once Mike Miller's deal with Miami finally got completed Friday, the Heat moved quickly to add other pieces to their dramatically changed roster. The Heat landed a pair of centers, re-signing restricted free ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-17T05:22:07Z)

Telefonica Says Offer for Stake in Vivo Expired, Rejects Extension Request

Telefonica SA said in a regulatory filing that its offer for Portugal Telecom SGP SA's stake in Brazil's largest wireless company has expired. The Spanish company rejected a Portugal Telecom request to extend the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-17T14:18:59Z)

Lucille Ball memorabilia to be sold at auction

Some of Lucille Ball's love letters and awards will be sold at auction after a judge ruled to block the sale but imposed a hurdle that the comedienne's daughter cannot overcome. While Los Angeles Superior Court Judge ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-07-17T08:42:33Z)

Braves deal shortstop Yunel Escobar to Toronto for Alex Gonzalez

The Atlanta Braves have traded shortstop Yunel Escobar and left-handed pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Alex Gonzalez and a pair of minor leaguers. "This trade improves our club for the second ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-07-14T16:38:33Z)

Police call Ohio woman a suspect in stolen LeBron James pendant

Wadsworth, Ohio -- A woman who tried to sell a $10,000 pendant stolen from a LeBron James business partner is a suspect in the case, police said. The police incident report obtained Friday identified Vaneisha Robinson ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-17T05:22:07Z)

Diamondbacks-Padres Preview

So far, the San Diego Padres don't seem to be missing Mat Latos too much. Another poor start from Clayton Richard , though, could change that sentiment. With their wins leader on the disabled list, the Padres hope ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-17T15:01:56Z)

Mike Miller Strikes Gold in NBA Free Agency By Signing With the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat finalized yet another free-agent signing today, though this one will fly under the radar in comparison to one of the team's last ones. Last week, as we all know, the Heat struck deals with LeBron James ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-16T10:38:16Z)

Telefonica deal to buy Brazil's Vivo falls apart

MADRID—Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica on Saturday pulled out of negotiations to acquire a euro7.15 billion ($9.3 billion) stake in Brazil's leading cell phone company Vivo. Telefonica said in a statement ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-17T12:24:27Z)

Raja Bell headed to Utah Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz are bringing back Raja Bell. Agent Herb Rudoy said Bell and the Jazz agreed to a three-year deal worth around $10 million. The 33-year-old shooting guard just needs to pass a physical ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-16T05:59:06Z)

BP to Start Drilling Off Libya as U.S. Senators Seek Lockerbie Link Probe

Four U.S. senators yesterday asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to investigate whether BP helped secure the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi from a Scottish jail to facilitate the drilling deal ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-14T15:48:27Z)

Utah Jazz notebook: Extra mileage on Radja Bell not a big issue

SALT LAKE CITY — Even though he'll be 34 years old when next season begins, and 37 at the start of the last season in his new three-year deal with the Jazz, Kevin O'Connor has no concerns about Raja Bell's age. The ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-16T06:20:34Z)

Baseball: Atlanta Braves send Yunel Escobar to Toronto Blue Jays for Alex Gonzalez in a swap of ...

The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves, looking to bolster their lineup for the second half of the season, acquired Alex Gonzalez in a swap of shortstops that sent Yunel Escobar to Toronto on Wednesday. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-15T04:20:04Z)

Thierry Henry Follows in Pelé's Legendary Footsteps as He Arrives in New York

Let's face it —f or the MLS to truly "take off," the league desperately needed a genuine superstar playing in New York. The Red Bulls have finally lured a true footballing icon to the biggest media market in the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-15T12:19:40Z)

Martino extends Paraguay stay

Gerardo Martino has agreed a new four-year contract to remain as coach of Paraguay, but could still leave the post after the Copa America. Last week, the Argentinian agreed terms to remain in charge of the team for ... (Source: FIFA.com 2010-07-17T09:18:21Z)

UPDATE 1-Spain's Telefonica drops offer for PT's Vivo stake

MADRID July 17 (Reuters) - Spanish telecoms company Telefonica ( TEF.MC ) has dropped its offer for Portugal Telecom's ( PTC.LS ) stake in Brazilian cellphone company Vivo VIV04.SA despite a request by the Portuguese ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-17T08:49:43Z)

Gulf oil spill: BP Lockerbie conspiracy accusations fly

U.S. Senators will examine whether a lucrative oil deal between BP and Libya played a role in the release from a Scottish prison of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the convicted bomber of a Pan Am flight that crashed over ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-15T23:11:05Z)

Henry signs deal with MLS' New York Red Bulls

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Stop the rumors about French striker Thierry Henry joining the New York Red Bulls. He's here. The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Barcelona player signed a multiyear contract on Wednesday and he is ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-14T20:27:37Z)

Braves send Yunel Escobar to Toronto for Alex Gonzalez as part of 5-player deal

ATLANTA - The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves, looking to bolster their lineup for the second half of the season, acquired Alex Gonzalez in a swap of shortstops that sent Yunel Escobar to Toronto on Wednesday. The Braves ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-15T10:03:40Z)

Judge blocks sale of Lucille Ball letters, awards, but attorney says sale will go on

LOS ANGELES - Some of Lucille Ball's love letters and awards will be sold at auction after a judge ruled to block the sale but imposed a hurdle that the comedienne's daughter cannot overcome. Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-16T18:45:02Z)

Mike Miller backing out of deal with Heat?

Free-agent swingman Mike Miller (notes) is welcoming the chance to join LeBron James, Chris Bosh (notes) and Dwyane Wade (notes) with the Miami Heat as the Ringo Starr of the group, according to Miller's agent Arn Tellem ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-14T17:42:59Z)

LeBron pendant owner in question

WADSWORTH, Ohio — An Ohio woman who said she paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10,000 says it's been taken from her. Vaneisha Robinson had the basketball jersey-shaped white gold pendant ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-17T02:37:29Z)

Maradona set to stay on as coach

BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona is set to stay as Argentina coach despite their loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals, amid reports yesterday the Argentine Federation would offer him the chance to stay on for the ... (Source: Gulf Daily News 2010-07-17T04:46:20Z)

Henry will make MLS debut next week

UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) -- Thierry Henry practiced with the New York Red Bulls for the first time since signing with the MLS team earlier this week. Henry and the Red Bulls went through a light training session on ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-16T23:09:53Z)

Jazz sign Raja Bell, won't match Blazers offer to Matthews

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Raja Bell , who was with the team from 2003-2005, to a three-year contract worth $10 million and, according to Ross Siler of the Salt Lake City Tribune , "have notified Wesley Matthews ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-15T11:00:56Z)

Maradona 'set to stay on'

Diego Maradona is set to stay as Argentina coach despite their loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals, amid reports the Argentine Federation would offer him the chance to stay on for the next tournament in ... (Source: Himalayan Times 2010-07-16T15:31:46Z)

Lucille Ball love letters, awards to be auctioned

Some of Lucille Ball's love letters and awards will be sold at auction after a judge ruled to block the sale but imposed a hurdle that the comedian's daughter cannot overcome. Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill's attorney, Ronald ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-17T15:16:15Z)

Ohio woman who put $10,000 LeBron James pendant on eBay says it's been taken, wants ...

WADSWORTH, Ohio - An Ohio woman who said she paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10,000 says it's been taken from her. Vaneisha Robinson had the basketball jersey-shaped white gold pendant ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-16T03:00:08Z)

BP to Start Drilling Off Libya as Senators Seek Lockerbie Probe

July 14 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc plans to start drilling off Libya's coast in the next few weeks as its links with the North African country come under scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. The London-based company has a rig in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-14T11:09:16Z)

Richard, Padres resume series vs. D'Backs

(Sports Network) - Clayton Richard was bailed out by his offense the last time he took the mound. The San Diego Padres hope that Richard won't need the help when he gets the nod tonight in the second installment of a ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-17T14:47:37Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 17, 2010, 7:20 am

Colo. gov. candidate promises to repay money

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis said Friday he will fully repay the $300,000 he received for plagiarized essays about water rights, and he said it should bring the issue to a close. Republican ... (Source: OneNewsNow 2010-07-17T08:35:24Z)

Apple approves Mozilla's Firefox Home iPhone app

(07-16) 12:52 PDT -- Mozilla today announced that its Firefox Home iPhone application has been accepted to the App Store, and is available for downloading. The program is not a full-fledged version of Firefox, but ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-16T23:52:50Z)

Update: Alcan Union Workers Prepare to Vote on Final Offer

Union workers were discussing Alcan Rolled Products' final contract offer in Ravenswood Wednesday. Members of United Steelworkers Local 5668 are scheduled to vote on the proposal Thursday and Friday. Some workers tell ... (Source: WTAP 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

TheSpec.com - World - Madrid zoo offers to buy 'Octopus Paul' from German zoo

MADRID - The Madrid Zoo has made an offer to buy Paul, the octopus who became a pop culture sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs — all seven of Germany's games plus ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-16T17:40:36Z)

Hawaiian blessing held for `Hawaii Five-0'

HONOLULU -- A traditional Hawaiian blessing marked the start of production of the reinvented CBS TV crime series "Hawaii Five-0." Actors Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park attended Thursday's ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-16T01:55:43Z)

'Inception' is a blockbuster with brains

We can begin by announcing, with great relief, that all the hype is justified. Writer-director Christopher Nolan's first film since "The Dark Knight" is a stunningly gorgeous, technically flawless symphony of images and ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-16T17:26:18Z)

NBA free-agency tracker: Bulls land Ronnie Brewer after Magic matches offer to J.J ...

A person familiar with the deal says guard Ronnie Brewer has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-17T04:03:23Z)

Apple iPhone 4: Apple offers free case to iPhone 4 owners

Looking to quiet the chorus of complaints about his company's newly released phone, Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs took the stage Friday to offer an explanation, an apology and a free case. Armed with a flashy ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-17T02:08:51Z)

Apple `Working Our Butts Off' to Fix IPhone, Jobs Says

July 16 (Bloomberg) -- Brian Marshall, an analyst at Gleacher & Co., and Paul Sagawa, an analyst at Sector & Sovereign LLC, talk about a design flaw in the antenna of Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4. Apple Chief Executive Officer ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-16T23:17:03Z)

Dreams And Reality Collide in Thriller, 'Inception'

Hollywood is sometimes called "the dream factory" and the new film from The Dark Knight writer-director Christopher Nolan takes that idea to new levels, creating a world in which dreams can be shared and ideas stolen ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-16T15:24:36Z)

Contract Vote to Begin at Alcan Plant in Ravenswood

UPDATE 6/8/10 @ 9:15 a.m. RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (AP) -- Nearly 700 union workers at the Alcan Rolled Products plant in Ravenswood are preparing to vote on the company's latest contract offer. Voting is scheduled to begin at ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-07-08T13:03:46Z)

Website Gives Travelers 3-D Views Of Hawaii

HONOLULU -- A new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it will offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels, shops and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-07-16T15:10:17Z)

Bernard, 16, is youngest to win Ohio Amateur

WILLOUGHBY: Michael Bernard never wavered Friday to win the Ohio Amateur golf championship by 5 strokes, becoming the youngest winner in the tournament's 104 years. Bernard, a 16-year-old high school junior from Huber ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-17T06:26:33Z)

Continued: Colo. gubernatorial candidate accused of plagiarism says he will repay $ ...

DENVER - Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis said Friday he will fully repay the $300,000 he received for plagiarized essays about water rights, and he said it should bring the issue to a close. The offer ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-17T00:35:47Z)

Madrid Zoo wants Paul the octopus

MADRID -- The Madrid Zoo said Thursday that it has made an offer to buy Paul, the octopus who became a pop culture sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs -- all seven of ... (Source: York Dispatch Online 2010-07-16T12:39:58Z)

Orlando Magic Match Chicago Bulls' Offer for J.J. Redick

Tonight, the Magic announced they will match Chicago's $19 million, three-year deal for restricted free agent J.J. Redick. Some are surprised the Magic did indeed match the offer. Considering the Magic are over the cap ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-16T10:23:57Z)

eBay® Takes Fashion Mobile With New iPhone® App

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY - News ), a leading online destination for fashion, today introduces the eBay Fashion app for the Apple iPhone, delivering a personalized shopping experience where ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-16T15:53:14Z)

Orlando Magic's J.J. Redick saga: Pros and cons of matching Chicago Bulls offer

The Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls are competing to sign J.J. Redick , and as of late Wednesday, there was only one unanimous winner: And that is Redick. Whether he stays in Orlando or moves on to Chicago, Redick ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-15T03:08:29Z)

Cavs ink Kyle Lowry to offer sheet

The Houston Rockets have retained the services of guard Kyle Lowry after matching Cleveland's offer to the restricted free agent guard. Houston general Manager Daryl Morey said on his Twitter account Wednesday afternoon ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-07-13T23:56:24Z)

Apple Sets Up Cots for Engineers Working `Butts Off' on IPhone Antenna Fix

At Apple Inc. , "working our butts off" means cots in the engineering department and cars in the parking lot at all hours of the night. Seeking a solution to the antenna flaw that is dropping calls for some iPhone 4 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-17T04:24:51Z)

Second iTunes Store Hack Prompts Experts to Offer Advice

Following Apple's acknowledgment that rogue developer Thuat Nguyen and his apps had been removed from the App Store for violating the developer Program License Agreement, new reports surfaced over the past weekend ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-13T12:07:44Z)

Rockets will keep Scola for $47 million

HOUSTON — Free-agent power forward Luis Scola will return to the Houston Rockets after agreeing to terms on a $47 million, five-year contract, according to the Houston Chronicle and KRIV-TV. Scola started all 82 games ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-16T03:43:05Z)

McInnis to repay $300K; 3 staffers resign

DENVER — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis said Friday he will fully repay the $300,000 he received for plagiarized essays about water rights, and he said it should bring the issue to a close. The offer ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-07-17T07:52:27Z)

Young, and the rest less: Huber Heights Wayne junior-to-be Bernard makes Ohio Amateur ...

The oldest golf tournament in Ohio has added a new page in its history. With a fourth straight day of both dazzling and composed golf on Friday, Michael Bernard of Huber Heights became the youngest player to ever win the ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-07-17T05:00:39Z)

Scola agrees to reported 5-year deal with Rockets

HOUSTON -- Free agent Luis Scola will return to the Houston Rockets after agreeing to terms on a new contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-16T07:03:31Z)

Alcan union workers rescind strike notice at Ravenswood, W.Va. plant

RAVENSWOOD, W.VA. — Union workers called off a planned strike at the Alcan Rolled Products aluminum rolling mill in Ravenswood on Monday. Some 700 members of the United Steelworkers had been scheduled to walk off the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-13T12:00:34Z)

Bernard, 16, wins, makes history at Ohio Am

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – It may take a while for Michael Bernard to realize what he accomplished on a stifling day at Kirtland Country Club. But his parents knew right away. My wife said (on the phone), 'It's not often ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-17T03:13:16Z)

Spaniards seek one more big score

MADRID -- The Madrid Zoo said Thursday that it has made an offer to buy Paul, the octopus who became a pop culture sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs -- all seven of ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-16T07:46:28Z)

Website, Google Earth offer 3-D views of Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) - A new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it will offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels, shops and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-15T21:02:14Z)

Christopher Nolan delivers a challenging, explosive epic of the mind with 'Inception'

With its James Bond-on-acid action scenes and puzzle-within-a-maze-within-a-puzzle mind games, "Inception" is certainly the most daring and original blockbuster of the year, as well as a visual tour de force. If it only ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-16T00:15:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 17, 2010, 2:16 am

IOC confirms 10-year, multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal with Dow Chemical

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Dow Chemical signed on as a global Olympic sponsor Friday with a 10-year deal that gives a financial boost to the international and U.S. Olympic bodies. The International Olympic Committee ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-16T17:11:59Z)

Senators look for smoking gun in BP-Lockerbie link

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - BP's oil spill notoriety is reviving unwelcome attention from Congress on another issue: Whether the oil company sought the release of convicted Lockerbie ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-16T19:20:49Z)

IOC officially announces Dow sponsorship deal

Dow Chemical signed on as a global Olympic sponsor Friday with a 10-year deal that gives a financial boost to the international and U.S. Olympic bodies. The International Olympic Committee announced the American giant ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-16T18:09:14Z)

Darko's new deal

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves made Darko Milicic feel wanted for the first time in his disappointing career. Their faith and a roughly $16 million, four-year contract were enough to persuade Milicic not to ... (Source: Norman Transcript 2010-07-17T06:55:11Z)

Jazz introduce newly acquired center Jefferson

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Jazz aren't sure if they just picked up a new power forward or center. Al Jefferson can play both positions, which is one of the biggest reasons Utah made a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-15T23:03:55Z)

SunTrust Banks inks deal with Federated Investors for partial sale of RidgeWorth ...

ATLANTA (AP) — SunTrust Banks says it's reached a deal with Federated Investors for a partial sale of its RidgeWorth Investments subsidiary. Under terms of the deal, Federated Investors Inc. will acquire $17 billion in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-16T13:44:23Z)

Senators look for smoking gun linking BP oil deal, release of Lockerbie bomber

WASHINGTON - BP's oil spill notoriety is reviving unwelcome attention from Congress on another issue: Whether the oil company sought the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi to help get a $900 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-16T16:29:02Z)

SPORTS WIRE: Packers ask Big Ten about Lambeau game

The Green Bay Packers are interested in hosting a potential Big Ten conference championship game at Lambeau Field. A team spokesman said the Packers have made preliminary contact with Big Ten officials to request ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-16T05:01:50Z)

Jazz introduce new addition Al Jefferson

The Utah Jazz aren't sure if they just picked up a new power forward or center. Al Jefferson can play both positions, which is one of the biggest reasons Utah made a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to get him. The ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-15T21:23:42Z)

NBA notes: Mike Miller deal formalized with Heat; J.J. Redick will return to Magic

The 6-foot-10, 290-pound Pittman has been with Miami's summer league team after the Heat took him with the 32nd selection in last month's draft. The Heat expected during the draft that Jermaine O'Neal would not be back ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-17T05:22:07Z)

NBA notebook: Orlando matches offer for Redick

In a move that highlights his remarkable NBA turnaround, the same Orlando Magic team that once benched J.J. Redick, shelled out $19 million Friday to retain the shooting guard. The Magic matched a three-year offer sheet ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-07-17T05:43:36Z)

Orlando Magic Match Chicago Bulls' Offer for J.J. Redick

Tonight, the Magic announced they will match Chicago's $19 million, three-year deal for restricted free agent J.J. Redick. Some are surprised the Magic did indeed match the offer. Considering the Magic are over the cap ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-16T10:23:57Z)

SunTrust sells partial RidgeWorth assets

Levittown — SunTrust Banks Inc. said Friday that it will sell a partial stake of its RidgeWorth Investments subsidiary to Federated Investors Inc., completing a strategic review it began in April.Under terms of the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-16T15:46:05Z)

IOC signs new sponsor as U.S. television deal delayed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) signed a new global sponsor Friday but a fragile economic climate has delayed the start of negotiations for the U.S. television rights for the 2014 and 2016 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-16T20:03:46Z)

Lambeau Field shows interest in hosting Big Ten title game

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said that the team has contacted the Big Ten in hopes of hosting a possible league championship game, ESPN.com has reported. "We'd be very interested," Murphy said. "The Big Ten ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-16T14:34:30Z)

Former Detroit Piston Darko Milicic still trying to shed 'bust' label

Minnesota Timberwolves center Darko Milicic talks with reporters about his new four-year contract Friday, July 16, 2010 in Minneapolis. Milicic, of Serbia, joined the NBA basketball team late last season. (AP Photo/Jim ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-07-17T05:50:45Z)

NBA free-agency tracker: Bulls land Ronnie Brewer after Magic matches offer to J.J ...

A person familiar with the deal says guard Ronnie Brewer has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-17T04:03:23Z)

Wolves' Milicic trying to prove he's not a bust

MINNEAPOLIS — Darko Milicic was skeptical about Minnesota's interest at first. Last February, a trade made the Timberwolves his fifth team in seven frustrating NBA seasons. The second pick in that dream 2003 draft ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-07-17T05:36:26Z)

Google acquires Metaweb, says deal will improve search, make Web more meaningful

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Search giant Google Inc. says it has bought Metaweb Inc., a company that helps connect Internet search words to real-world things. Terms were not disclosed. Google director of product management ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-16T20:25:15Z)

Google Acquires Metaweb to Understand the World Better

Google has just disclosed its second big acquisition of the month and this one is even more related to its core business, search. The company has acquired Metaweb which manages an open database of structured and cross ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-17T08:35:24Z)

Ex-Husky Robinson will stay with Celtics

The Shrek and Donkey show is returning to Boston for another performance. The Celtics have agreed in principle with former University of Washington guard Nate Robinson on a new contract, a team official said Friday. The ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-17T08:21:05Z)

AP: Celtics agree on terms of new deal with Nate Robinson

The Celtics have agreed in principle with guard Nate Robinson (FSY) on a new contract, a team official told the Associated Press on Friday. The deal reunites the 5-foot-9 guard with Glen "Big Baby" Davis on a Boston ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-16T22:41:15Z)

Robinson returning to Celtics

BOSTON -- The Shrek and Donkey show is returning to Boston for another performance. The Celtics have agreed in principle with guard Nate Robinson on a new contract, a team official told The AP on Friday. The deal ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-07-17T03:49:04Z)

RidgeWorth sells $17B in assets

SunTrust Banks Inc. unit RidgeWorth Capital Investment will sell $17 billion in managed liquidity assets to Federated Investors Inc. (NYSE: FII). The deal comes after Atlanta-based SunTrust (NYSE: STI) began a strategic ... (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle 2010-07-16T13:37:14Z)

Cleveland brewery releases Lebron-inspired beer

CLEVELAND - A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. Great Lakes Brewing Co. says 30 gallons of "Quitness" ale sold out in three ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-07-17T04:53:29Z)

Google Buys MetaWeb, Will Maintain Freebase

Google said Friday that it has purchased MetaWeb, to improve Google's discovery and search of "things" on the Web. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Google also said that it would maintain Freebase , an open database ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-16T23:31:22Z)

Senators look for clues in BP-Lockerbie link

BP's oil-spill notoriety is reviving unwelcome attention from Congress on another issue: whether the oil company sought the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi to help get a $900 million ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-17T04:24:51Z)

Packers offer Lambeau Field as site for Big Ten title game

The Green Bay Packers are interested in hosting a potential Big Ten conference championship game at Lambeau Field. Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy said the team has made preliminary contact with Big Ten officials ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-16T08:22:16Z)

Bell books return trip with Jazz

The Utah Jazz are bringing back Raja Bell . Bell and the Jazz agreed to a three-year deal worth around $10 million, said agent Herb Rudoy . The 33-year-old shooting guard just needs to pass a physical, which probably won ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-16T07:32:09Z)

Friday's Sports Wire

CLEVELAND — A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. Great Lakes Brewing Co. says 30 gallons of "Quitness" ale sold out in ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-07-17T03:56:13Z)

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