Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 26, 2010, 11:40 pm

New England Patriots sign former Arizona standout Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with former University of Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham . The Patriots ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-26T05:47:14Z)

Brady and Patriots getting closer to deal?

New England Patriots quarterback and poster boy Tom Brady (notes) , who has one year left on his contract, and the Patriots have been negotiating a long-term contract extension. ESPN is reporting that a deal between ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T01:49:50Z)

IMAX Signs Theatre Deal in Russia; Expands Partnership With Rising Star Media With Additional ...

IMAX(R) Theatre Contract Signing Momentum Continues Consumer Appetite for The IMAX Experience(R), Strong Line-Up of Hollywood Releases Drive Exhibitor Interest in IMAX Business MOSCOW, July 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-22T11:42:44Z)

Sentencing set for woman who faked breast cancer

A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced Monday. Instead of prison ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Germany, Russia to sign multibillion dollar deals in Russia

YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are expected to oversee the signing of an array of deals between German and Russian companies worth billions ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-15T05:31:39Z)

Tribune Co. buyout marred by 'dishonesty,' examiner finds

The court-appointed examiner in Tribune Co. 's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case determined that the company's 2007 leveraged buyout was "marred" by the "dishonesty and lack of candor" of its then-senior management ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T04:27:19Z)

London marks 2-year countdown

LONDON -- London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games today by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of mascots ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-27T05:31:44Z)

Germany, Russia sign multibillion deals

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to each other during an annual Russia German forum in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg, about 1500 kilometers (900 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-15T10:17:59Z)

Bunches of faith that Brady, Pats will reach a deal

It would be catastrophic for the Patriots if Tom Brady decided to leave New England. But Nick Sharis isn't worried. "I definitely think he is going to re-sign," the Boston resident said outside South ... (Source: Metro International 2010-07-27T02:54:15Z)

Chicago Bulls Sign Kurt Thomas To 2-Year Deal

The Bulls have been on a spending spree. Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer, C.J. Watson… And now, their most recent purchase: veteran big-man Kurt Thomas. Who called it? Thomas agreed to a two-year deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-23T18:36:44Z)

Bargain air fares could fly away

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-27T05:03:06Z)

Examiner finds evidence of "dishonesty" in Tribune sale

(Reuters) - The court-appointed examiner investigating Tribune Co's bankruptcy said he has found some evidence of dishonesty in the 2007 leveraged buyout of the company, court documents showed. The report ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-27T05:24:35Z)

BP speeds $20 billion asset sale to boost Gulf relief funds

British energy giant BP is speeding up the sale of up to 20 billion dollars (15.5 billion euros) of assets in a bid to boost funds after the Gulf oil spill, the Financial Times reported Friday. The company is finalising ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-14T23:55:13Z)

Countdown to London begins

London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games today by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-27T04:13:00Z)

Airfare sales may soon be harder to find

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from fees ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-26T21:03:30Z)

Tribune Gets Partial Victory From Court Report on 2007 Buyout Led by Zell

The biggest piece of Tribune Co. 's 2007 buyout is "reasonably likely" to survive a court challenge by creditors who claim it was an intentional fraud, an independent examiner said in a report on the $8 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-27T06:07:32Z)

Bulls' sign Kurt Thomas

The Chicago Bulls made it official on Monday by signing veteran forward Kurt Thomas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, per team policy. The 37-year-old Thomas, a first-round draft pick by Miami in 1995 ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-26T22:36:33Z)

European markets show little change

LONDON — European markets were little changed today even though the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks have been met with a degree of skepticism — while the simulations gave a broadly positive ... (Source: Mississippi Business Journal 2010-07-27T06:29:00Z)

PIK May Seek $500 Million in New Share Sale This Year, Vedomosti Reports

PIK Group, the Russian property developer partly owned by billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, may seek to raise as much as $500 million selling new shares this year, Vedomosti reported, citing two unidentified ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T05:32:55Z)

7 EU banks fail stress tests

LONDON — The results are in: Only seven of 91 European banks flunked the "stress tests" aimed at clearing up market fears about the strength of the continent's banking system amid the debt crisis. Was the ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-07-26T18:11:42Z)

Tom Brady Talking Extension: Who'll Be Top NFL Free Agents Next Year?

The big news in all of New England heading to Patriots training camp is the current state of talks over Tom Brady's contract extension. The Patriots All-Pro quarterback enters the final year of a deal that will pay him ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-26T23:19:30Z)

Airline deals harder to find as summer travel grows

Summer airfares are up an average of 18 percent as summer travelers take to the skies. Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-26T21:53:36Z)

FACTBOX: Developments in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Here are some developments in BP Plc's Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the largest offshore oil disaster in U.S. history. TOP DEVELOPMENTS * BP Plc is expected to install Bob Dudley -- an American known for diplomacy -- as ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T04:55:57Z)

BP set to announce record loss after Gulf oil spill

London. BP is set to announce a record loss, having set aside an estimated £16bn-£19bn ($25bn-$30bn) to cover the costs of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BBC reported. The loss is expected to be one of the biggest in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-27T05:38:54Z)

Patriots sign 2 second-round picks

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, reaching deals with tight end Rob Gronkowski of Arizona and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham of Florida ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-26T06:01:33Z)

Kurt Thomas agrees to contract with Bulls

A person familiar with the negotiations said veteran forward Kurt Thomas has agreed to a one-year contract with the Bulls. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-07-24T09:02:53Z)

Gronkowski's deal worth $4.44 million

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have signed two of their three second-round draft choices, including a deal with tight end Rob Gronkowski, who played at Williamsville North ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-27T05:53:13Z)

Sentencing set for breast cancer faking that paid off for Chattanooga woman

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

International Capsules: London celebrates 2-year countdown to 2012 Games

LONDON (AP) — London marks the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games on Tuesday by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 70,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-27T05:53:13Z)

Woman Fakes Breast Cancer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee woman who faked breast cancer to get donations of sick leave, money and support services has been sentenced to jail time. A judge on Monday sentenced 39-year-old Keele (KEE'-lee ... (Source: WCTV 2010-07-27T03:44:22Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 26, 2010, 10:40 pm

'House' star Hugh Laurie to sing the blues on new album

LONDON — Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said Monday that British actor Hugh Laurie has signed a deal to ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-26T17:07:16Z)

'House' star Laurie to sing the blues on new album

LONDON (AP) -- Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said Monday that British actor Hugh Laurie has signed a deal to ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-26T21:03:30Z)

'Inception' licks 'Salt' over the weekend

Warner Bros.' sci-fi thriller "Inception," directed by Christopher Nolan, won the weekend box office for a second consecutive week with $43.5 million. According to Variety, the Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer has a domestic ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-27T01:35:31Z)

Khazanah poised to trump Fortis on Parkway deal

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Malaysian state investor Khazanah is poised to trump an offer from India's Fortis Healthcare ( FOHE.BO ) for Singapore's Parkway ( PARM.SI ) in a buyout bid that values Asia's ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-26T08:17:34Z)

Sideshow: 'Inception,' 'Salt' dominate at box office

Leonardo DiCaprio's Inception won the battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's Salt at the weekend box office. Inception remained No. 1 for the second straight weekend with $43.5 million ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-27T04:41:38Z)

Hollywood Drivers Ratify Labor Deal, Avert Strike

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The union blinked -- but for the right reasons. In a surprising reversal, Teamsters members agreed Sunday morning to the "last, best and final" offer from studios, averting a ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

Fees help elevate U.S. airlines' profits

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from fees ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-27T02:25:37Z)

Toronto officially signs Kleiza

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Linas Kleiza to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, no details of the deal were announced. The Raptors had signed Kleiza to an offer sheet that was not matched by ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

WH: No attempt to stop WikiLeaks news reports

The White House says the secret military documents released by the whistle-blower WikiLeaks reveal names, operations, logistics and sources involved in the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. White House spokesman ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

Roy Williams says Dez Bryant dustup "not a big deal"

SAN ANTONIO — Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams can't even get his 4-year-old son to carry his shoulder pads. "Man, I can't get anybody to carry them," Williams joked Monday. "I'm mad at him, too." A day after the ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-27T04:27:19Z)

WikiLeaks says evidence of war crimes in documents

An Afghan soldier stops a mini bus as a U.S. soldier with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) checks its passengers during a search for the two missing U.S. Navy personnel at a joint ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-26T13:46:51Z)

WikiLeaks founder says no reason to doubt reliability of 91,000 leaked Afghanistan ...

An Afghan soldier stops a mini bus as a U.S. soldier with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) checks its passengers during a search for the two missing U.S. Navy personnel at a joint check post ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-07-26T11:38:00Z)

Laurie signs deal for a blues record

Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said Monday that British actor Hugh Laurie has signed a deal to ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-26T11:02:12Z)

HOLLYWOOD TEAMSTERS VOTE NOT TO STRIKE

A major strike that could have brought Hollywood to a near standstill in August has been averted - teamster driver union bosses have agreed to acc ept a new deal from the studios. Union leaders met in Burbank, California ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-26T00:39:26Z)

Bargain air fares could fly away

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-27T05:03:06Z)

White House: Leaked Documents Real, pose Potential Threat; No New Broad Revelations

The White House says tens of thousands of documents from the war in Afghanistan, released by the WikiLeaks website and published in major newspapers, could place U.S. and coalition forces and others in greater danger ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-26T22:58:02Z)

Khazanah Outbids Fortis In $2.6B Hospital Chain Offer

Law360, New York (July 26, 2010) -- Malaysian state investor Khazanah Nasional Berhad has out-bid Fortis Healthcare Ltd. in a battle for Parkway Holdings Ltd., offering SG$3.5 billion ($2.6 billion) for the Singapore ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-26T23:40:59Z)

Woman Fakes Breast Cancer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee woman who faked breast cancer to get donations of sick leave, money and support services has been sentenced to jail time. A judge on Monday sentenced 39-year-old Keele (KEE'-lee ... (Source: WCTV 2010-07-27T03:44:22Z)

Sentencing set for woman who faked breast cancer

A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced Monday. Instead of prison ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

WikiLeaks founder: We have thousands more secret US documents on Afghan war still to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department is conducting a damage assessment on the leak of some 91,000 classified documents on the Afghanistan war. Pentagon spokesman Col. Dave Lapan told reporters Monday the review ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-26T16:45:48Z)

White House tries to shrug off secret-document leak

The White House condemned the leak of about 92,000 secret documents on the war in Afghanistan as a "breach of federal law," while shrugging off their contents as nothing new. "I don't see broad new revelations that we ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-27T00:59:43Z)

Raptors sign Kleiza to multiyear deal

TORONTO -- Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T22:00:46Z)

Cowboys' Roy Williams: Dez Bryant refusing to carry pads is 'not a big deal'

Dallas Cowboys WR Roy Williams on Monday dismissed the controversy surrounding rookie wideout Dez Bryant and his refusal to carry the veteran's shoulder pads. "If he doesn't want to take the pads, he doesn't ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-27T00:16:46Z)

Breakthrough in Teamsters Talks; Deal Ratified

A strike by the Teamsters was averted. In a surprising reversal, Teamsters members have agreed to the last offer from studios, averting a strike by Hollywood transportation workers. Teamsters president Leo ... (Source: BackStage.com 2010-07-26T05:25:46Z)

Airline deals harder to find as summer travel grows

Summer airfares are up an average of 18 percent as summer travelers take to the skies. Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-26T21:53:36Z)

Cowboys deal with Williams-Bryant flap

SAN ANTONIO -- The Dallas Cowboys discussed Dez Bryant 's refusal to carry Roy Williams ' shoulder pads during a Monday morning team meeting and declared it a nonissue following the afternoon practice. Bryant ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T23:33:49Z)

UPDATE 3-Khazanah poised to trump Fortis on Parkway deal-sources

By Saeed Azhar and Kevin Lim SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, July 26 (Reuters) - Malaysian state investor Khazanah is poised to trump an offer from India's Fortis Healthcare for Singapore's Parkway in a buyout bid that ... (Source: CNBC 2010-07-26T05:47:14Z)

Raptors officially sign former Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza

TORONTO (AP) – Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza played ... (Source: Manila Bulleting Online 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

'Inception' tops 'Salt' with $43.5M weekend

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-07-27T04:41:38Z)

Sentencing set for breast cancer faking that paid off for Chattanooga woman

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 26, 2010, 9:40 pm

'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf to write 2 novels

NEW YORK -- The original "Law & Order" is off the air, but show creator Dick Wolf has more stories to tell: He plans to write novels. Wolf will write two thrillers, the first of which centers on a terrorist ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-26T17:14:26Z)

Almatis, Tribune, AbitibiBowater, GSI: Bankruptcy (Correct)

Almatis BV, a producer of specialty alumina products, filed an agreement on July 23 underpinning a revised reorganization plan that will allow the Chapter 11 case to end consensually and avoid a protracted ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-27T02:47:06Z)

BP speeds $20 billion asset sale to boost Gulf relief funds

British energy giant BP is speeding up the sale of up to 20 billion dollars (15.5 billion euros) of assets in a bid to boost funds after the Gulf oil spill, the Financial Times reported Friday. The company is finalising ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-14T23:55:13Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' with $43.5M weekend

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-26T17:21:35Z)

Raptors officially sign former Nuggets forward Linas Kleiza

TORONTO (AP) – Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza played ... (Source: Manila Bulleting Online 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

Oil rises above $US79 on strong US housing numbers

Oil rose after a surge in new US home sales cut the number of houses on the market to the lowest level in more than four decades, easing fears the post-crisis economy could slide into a second recession. The strong ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-07-26T18:18:51Z)

AVP To Offer Full Volleyball Experience

World-class beach volleyball returns to Long Beach this weekend in a showcase fit for television. The AVP NIVEA Tour Long Beach Open stadium will be erected this weekend on the parking lot at the end of ... (Source: Gazette Newspapers 2010-07-21T22:21:01Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' at the box office

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-07-26T22:29:24Z)

Accel-KKR to sell iTradeNetwork to Roper Industries

Disclaimer: The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-07-26T18:54:39Z)

Double-Take's $242M Sale Brings Windows Data Protection to IBM-Focused Firm, Vision ...

Here's an interesting snapshot of a Boston-area public tech company getting bought by a West Coast firm. In May, we reported that Southborough, MA-based Double-Take Software was being acquired by Vision ... (Source: Xconomy 2010-07-26T09:57:47Z)

Vision Solutions Buys Double-Take Software

Vision Solutions Inc., a portfolio company of private equity firm Thoma Bravo, has completed its acquisition of recovery software provider Double-Take Software Inc. The deal was valued at $242 million in cash, or $10.55 ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-07-26T21:10:39Z)

Examiner: Tribune Co. buyout 'marred'

The court-appointed examiner in Tribune Co. 's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case determined that the company's 2007 leveraged buyout was "marred" by the "dishonesty and lack of candor" of its then-senior management ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-27T03:51:31Z)

KEISSER: May-Treanor yearns for life off the sand

Retirement? Really? Retirement is for athletes who are over 40, or those who have suffered a premature decline in skills, or have endured enough injuries to make ending a career more sensible than extending it ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-07-26T06:01:33Z)

Raptors sign Kleiza to multiyear deal

TORONTO -- Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T22:00:46Z)

Detroit Pistons Links: Chris Paul trade will never happen, but David West and Josh ...

AP File Photo Any team hoping to acquire Chris Paul (above) will have to take Emeka Okafor's contract. To match that $26 million in contracts the Pistons would probably have to offer a package centering around ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-26T19:08:58Z)

Newsmakers: 'Harry Potter' clip draws big crowd at Comic-Con; Alfred Molina joining ...

Beloved boy wizard Harry Potter comes face to face with Voldemort in the first cinematic installment of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Actor Tom Felton shared an exclusive clip of the film Saturday with about ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-25T01:52:12Z)

Bulls eye McGrady, sign former Spur

Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday, but there are big questions surrounding his health. The two-time scoring champ had microfracture surgery on his left knee in ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-07-27T01:56:59Z)

Toronto officially signs Kleiza

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Linas Kleiza to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, no details of the deal were announced. The Raptors had signed Kleiza to an offer sheet that was not matched by ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

'Inception' beats 'Salt' at the box office

LOS ANGELES: Leonardo DiCaprio's Inception' has won the battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's Salt at the weekend box office. Inception remained the No. 1 movie for the second weekend with ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-25T20:07:25Z)

New BP boss faces long list of tests

LONDON - Robert Dudley, who was expected to be appointed as BP's chief executive at a board meeting Monday night, faces a long road to restore confidence in the company -- particularly in the United States ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-27T02:47:06Z)

UPDATE 6-Oil rises above $79 on strong U.S. housing numbers

London, July 26 (Reuters) - Oil rose on Monday after a surge in new U.S. home sales cut the number of houses on the market to the lowest level in more than four decades, easing fears the post-crisis economy ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-26T15:05:35Z)

Oil slides below $79, awaits U.S. data

Oil fell on Monday as Tropical Storm Bonnie faded over the Gulf of Mexico, and the oil market was cautious ahead of the release at 1400 GMT of official U.S. data on the sale of new homes. "Most of the action ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-07-26T14:58:25Z)

Vision Solutions Completes Double-Take Buy

Irvine-based Vision Solutions said today that it has completed its acquisition of Double-Take Software , which develops high availability and disaster recovery software. The deal was worth $242M. Vision Solutions said ... (Source: socalTech.com 2010-07-26T15:55:41Z)

Roper Industries to acquire iTradeNetwork

Jul 26, 2010 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Roper Industries, Inc. has agreed to acquire iTradeNetwork, Inc., a provider of software as a service (SaaS) based trading network and business ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-26T21:46:27Z)

Examiner: Tribune sale 'marred' by 'dishonesty'

The court-appointed examiner in Tribune Co.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case determined that the company's 2007 leveraged buyout was "marred" by the "dishonesty and lack of candor" of its then-senior management and that the ... (Source: Chicago Breaking News - Tribune 2010-07-27T03:22:53Z)

KEISSER: Misty is yearning for life off the sand

Retirement? Really? stopped to autograph her shirt because the girl didn't have a program or photo. If you know about Misty's close relationship with her mom, then one understands the desire to become one ... (Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram 2010-07-26T05:04:17Z)

Woman uses railroad spike to battle intruder

When an intruder came into her home, Stephanie Molina grabbed the first thing she could find to fight him off - a railroad spike. It worked, and police followed the trail of blood to the suspect's apartment ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-26T22:22:14Z)

Kirkland Reps Accel-KKR On $525M ITradeNetwork Sale

Law360, New York (July 26, 2010) -- Private equity firm Accel-KKR said Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell iTradeNetwork, a software service provider focused on the food industry, to Roper Industries Inc. for ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-27T00:09:37Z)

All quiet on the Pistons' free-agency front, but Hornets, Hawks could offer help

From glancing at many e-mails and message board posts, panic appears to be the mood of Pistons nation. While the league has witnessed a pretty active summer, all the Pistons have to show for the first three ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-24T23:57:40Z)

Payoff row looms as spill-tainted BP boss set to leave

LONDON (AFP) – The expected imminent departure of BP chief executive Tony Hayward threatened to create a new transatlantic row over a payout up to 18.5 million dollars following the environmental disaster in the Gulf ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T01:42:40Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 26, 2010, 8:40 pm

McGrady hoping to earn a spot on Bulls' roster

Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday with hopes of landing with the team he turned down a decade earlier. McGrady could be a low-risk addition for a reconfigured team coming off ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-27T02:39:56Z)

Ranking The Top 5 NBA Teams This Offseason

This summer has been one of the more memorable offseasons for the NBA. With at least 8 all-star caliber players testing the free agent market along with several other highly talented players, it seems as though teams ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-27T02:11:18Z)

Sentencing set for breast cancer faking that paid off for Chattanooga woman

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Bulluck Signs With Giants

Veteran NFL linebacker and former Syracuse standout Keith Bulluck signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants over the weekend. The deal could be worth up to as much $2.5 million, according to the New ... (Source: SUAthletics.com 2010-07-26T19:37:36Z)

DFL gov candidates to square off on Midmorning on Tuesday

The three DFL candidates for governor, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza, are all scheduled to appear on MPR's Midmorning with Kerri Miller on Tuesday morning at 9am. All three candidates are vying ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-07-18T18:21:11Z)

Thoughts on the sale, Lee, Wright and more …

Finally, the process that began in July 2009 has become reality. When I first heard that Chris Cohan was considering selling the team, it was the best news I'd heard about this franchise in a long time. You can look at ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog) 2010-07-16T17:26:18Z)

MLB: Matt Garza tosses first-ever Rays' no-hitter

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Matt Garza pitched the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays history and the fifth in the major leagues this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-0 Monday night. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Matt Garza ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-07-27T02:32:47Z)

Matt Garza pitches 1st no-hitter in Rays history

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Matt Garza pitched the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays history and the fifth in the major leagues this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-0 Monday night. Garza faced the minimum 27 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-27T02:32:47Z)

Woman Sentenced To Jail For Faking Breast Cancer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee woman who faked breast cancer to get donations of sick leave, money and support services has been sentenced to jail time. A judge on Monday sentenced 39-year-old Keele (KEE'-lee ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T00:09:37Z)

Matt Garza pitches first no-hitter in Rays history

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza throws in the third inning of his no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Monday, July 26, 2010, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 5-0. … Read more (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T02:54:15Z)

Giants Sign Free Agent Keith Bulluck

(AP) NEW YORK - The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year ... (Source: WTVF 2010-07-26T12:35:16Z)

McGrady works out for Bulls in search of deal

NBA veteran Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the two-time scoring champion hopeful of landing a free agent deal with the club. McGrady, a seven-time NBA All-Star, underwent microfracture surgery ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-26T20:06:14Z)

Roper Industries to acquire iTradeNetwork

Jul 26, 2010 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Roper Industries, Inc. has agreed to acquire iTradeNetwork, Inc., a provider of software as a service (SaaS) based trading network and business ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-26T21:46:27Z)

Raptors sign Kleiza to multiyear deal

TORONTO -- Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-26T22:00:46Z)

Keith Bullock Signs With Giants

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard says Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year and $ ... (Source: WTVC 2010-07-27T01:35:31Z)

Accel-KKR to sell iTradeNetwork to Roper Industries

Disclaimer: The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-07-26T18:54:39Z)

SOLOMON: Sports agents need to be held accountable

I was thinking: Is anyone asking which agent represents San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, the man who threw the lavish South Beach party that has sent all of college football into a tizzy about ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-07-25T13:05:05Z)

Bengals make offer to Terrell Owens

Much like they were in March, the Bengals are in a one-team race Terrell Owens. The Bengals have extended an offer to Owens, which is now the only one on the table after the Rams decided to back out. Owens and ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-26T21:32:08Z)

Merrillville grad Neal signs contract with Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. | The Green Bay Packers signed second-round pick Mike Neal, a Merrillville grad, on Monday, leaving only first-rounder Bryan Bulaga unsigned from April's draft. Terms of the deal were not ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-07-26T23:26:40Z)

Entenza brings $4 million of his own money to campaign

St. Paul, Minn. — Democrat Matt Entenza has given at least $4 million of his own money to his campaign for governor. Entenza's campaign confirms the former state representative gave $3.5 million of his own ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-07-27T02:25:37Z)

Kirkland Reps Accel-KKR On $525M ITradeNetwork Sale

Law360, New York (July 26, 2010) -- Private equity firm Accel-KKR said Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell iTradeNetwork, a software service provider focused on the food industry, to Roper Industries Inc. for ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-27T00:09:37Z)

Sentencing set for woman who faked breast cancer

A Chattanooga woman who faked breast cancer for donations, duping City Hall co-workers, support groups and even members of a church, has a plea deal as she goes before a judge to be sentenced Monday. Instead of prison ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-25T17:29:56Z)

Toronto officially signs Kleiza

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Linas Kleiza to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, no details of the deal were announced. The Raptors had signed Kleiza to an offer sheet that was not matched by ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

McGrady hoping to join Bulls

Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday with hopes of landing with the team he turned down a decade earlier. McGrady could be a low-risk addition for a reconfigured team coming off ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-26T23:26:40Z)

Bengals Have Added Value With a Terrell Owens Acquisition

Gambling911.com says watch the Cincinnati Bengals odds as Terrell Owens has been invited to join the team. The Bengals odds of winning their respective division at Sportsbetting.com was 3/1 . "With the AFC North up in ... (Source: Gambling 911 2010-07-27T02:11:18Z)

Bengals Owner Mike Brown: We Are Talking To Terrell Owens

UPDATE (3:18 p.m.): FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Rams are not going to pursue Terrell Owens and have decided to go in a different direction. If last year was the summer of Brett Favre, then this year marks the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-27T03:15:44Z)

Packers sign Neal, only Bulaga left

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers signed second-round pick Mike Neal on Monday, leaving only first-rounder Bryan Bulaga unsigned from April's draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Neal is a ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-26T22:58:02Z)

Raptors finalize deal for Kleiza

Linas Kleiza, left, seen during the 2009-10 season, was originally drafted by Portland but was then traded to Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press) The Toronto Raptors have finally landed Lithuanian forward Linas ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-26T20:20:33Z)

Entenza plows $4M into Minn. governor bid in 2010

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Democrat Matt Entenza has eclipsed $4 million in personal investment in his Minnesota gubernatorial campaign since January. Entenza reported Monday that the candidate accounted for most of the ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-07-26T22:50:52Z)

Packers sign second-round pick Neal; Bulaga still without deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers signed second-round draft pick Mike Neal on Monday, leaving first-rounder Bryan Bulaga as the team's only 2010 selection without a contract. Terms of Neal's deal weren't ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-27T01:42:40Z)

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