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Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 9:21 pm

TheSpec.com - NBA_Basketball_Wire - Wizards fill need for backup centre, sign veteran ...

WASHINGTON - Centre Hilton Armstrong has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Wizards. The deal, announced Tuesday, gives the Wizards an experienced six-foot-11 backup centre known as a shot-blocking ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-13T23:49:14Z)

NHL Capsules: Flyers sign enforcer Dan Carcillo to 1-year deal

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Dan Carcillo to a one-year contract. The 25-year-old winger had 22 points and 207 penalty minutes in 76 regular-season games for the Eastern Conference champion Flyers ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-14T03:38:18Z)

Tulsa-based Magellan announces deal with BP

Magellan Midstream Partners LP expanded its new crude-oil role significantly by making a $289 million deal to buy 7.8 million barrels of storage and 100 miles of pipeline from BP, the Tulsa storage and transport firm ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-13T16:03:57Z)

Ark. bomb victim's wife testifies in doctor trial, US

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The longtime maid of the chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board testified today that she saw a strange man outside Dr. Trent Pierce's home the night before a bomb exploded in his driveway ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-14T01:15:08Z)

Jury selection in Dr. Randeep Mann bombing case wrapping up

Attorneys are expected to seat a jury Monday afternoon, with opening statements to follow. Attorneys and U.S. District Judge Brian Miller have spent the past week questioning potential jurors for the case. Dr. Randeep ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-07-12T21:05:47Z)

Aon Drops After Broker's $4.9 Billion Hewitt Purchase

July 12 (Bloomberg) -- Aon Corp., the world's largest insurance broker, dropped the most in more than a year after agreeing to buy Hewitt Associates Inc. for $4.9 billion in cash and stock. Aon fell $2.59, or 6.8 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-12T16:05:08Z)

Magellan Buys Pipelines, Tank Farm From BP

Pipeline operator Magellan Midstream ( MMP ) said Tuesday it would pay BP ( BP ) $289 million for 100 miles of pipeline in Texas and a Cushing, Okla., crude oil storage facility. Magellan shares briefly rose 2%, just ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-13T21:54:42Z)

Center Armstrong inks free-agent deal with Wizards

WASHINGTON — Center Hilton Armstrong has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Wizards. The deal, announced Tuesday, gives the Wizards an experienced 6-foot-11 backup center known as a shot-blocking ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-14T00:17:52Z)

Cell phones used for health checkups

"I call it medical minutes," says Dr. Richard Katz of George Washington University Hospital in the nation's capital. He's testing whether inner-city diabetics, an especially hard-to-treat population, might better control ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-14T01:29:27Z)

Cell phones have ways to help keep you healthy

"I call it medical minutes," says Dr. Richard Katz of George Washington University Hospital in the nation's capital. He's testing whether inner-city diabetics, an especially hard-to-treat population, might better control ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-13T18:05:38Z)

Hefner teams with private equity firm to take Playboy private in deal valuing company ...

CHICAGO - Playboy Enterprises Inc. founder Hugh Hefner is offering to buy the shares of the media empire that he doesn't already own and take the company private in a deal that values the organization at US$185 million ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-12T16:48:05Z)

BP selling $289M in assets to Magellan Midstream Partners

Magellan Midstream Partners LP has agreed to buy more than 100 miles of active petroleum pipelines and 7.8 million barrels of crude oil storage from a BP Plc subsidiary for $289 million. Tulsa, Okla.-based Magellan (NYSE ... (Source: Houston Business Journal 2010-07-13T19:38:42Z)

Penthouse Plans to Battle Hef for Control of Playboy

Playboy Enterprises Inc. said Monday that its iconic founder is offering to buy the remaining shares of the media empire, taking the company private, in a deal that values the company at $185 million. Hugh Hefner , 84 ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-07-12T17:45:21Z)

Using Cell Phones to Help Fight Chronic Diseases

Researchers are trying to harness the power of cell phones to help fight chronic diseases. Dr. Richard Katz of George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., calls it "medical minutes." Katz is testing ... (Source: WHSV 2010-07-13T16:32:35Z)

EBay shareholders seek details of Whitman deal

Two eBay shareholders on Tuesday asked the online auction company to release details of a confidential settlement it paid to a staffer who accused then-chief executive Meg Whitman of pushing her. The Republican ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T22:16:11Z)

EBay shareholders seek details of Meg Whitman deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Two eBay shareholders have asked the online auction company to release details of a confidential settlement it paid to a staffer who accused then-CEO Meg Whitman of pushing her. The Republican ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-07-14T00:53:40Z)

Ray Allen back with Celtics on discounted deal

WALTHAM, Mass. — Ray Allen is glad to be back with the Boston Celtics. Allen said on Tuesday that he didn't really want to uproot his family and make them adjust to a new city. His first choice was to stay in Boston ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-13T19:38:42Z)

Canadiens sign Maxim Lapierre to one-year deal

MONTREAL—The Montreal Canadiens are bringing back Maxim Lapierre. The 25-year-old forward signed a $900,000 (U.S.), one-year deal with the team on Tuesday. Lapierre has spent most of the last four seasons with Montreal ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-07-13T16:39:44Z)

Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre signs one-year contract

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens are bringing back Maxim Lapierre. The 25-year-old forward signed a US$900,000, one-year deal with the team on Tuesday. Lapierre has spent most of the last four seasons with Montreal ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-14T00:32:11Z)

Aon buys Hewit for $4.9 billion, expands dramatically

Chicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. agreed to buy Lincolnshire-based human resources consulting company Hewitt Associates in a $4.9 billion cash and stock deal, the companies said Monday. The news sent Hewitt's ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-13T08:54:27Z)

NBA Capsules: Bobcats send Chandler to Dallas in 5-player deal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats completed a wild 24 hours of trade discussions with a deal on Tuesday that does include center Tyson Chandler after all. He's just not heading to the team he thought a day ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-13T22:09:01Z)

Nurses union seeks eBay files on Whitman 'push'

Two longtime eBay shareholders are demanding the e-commerce giant open up its records regarding a 2007 altercation between an employee and Meg Whitman, the company's then-chief executive and current candidate for ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-14T03:38:18Z)

Nets acquired G Anthony Morrow in sign and trade deal with Golden State Warriors

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Nets have acquired guard Anthony Morrow in a sign and trade deal with the Golden State Warriors . The deal was completed on Tuesday, just a day after the Nets handed Morrow ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-13T17:15:32Z)

Ray Allen is happy to be staying with the Celtics

He listened to pitches from several NBA teams, weighed all the options and took a few days to make a decision. When Ray Allen hit the free-agent market on July 1, he was hoping the road would lead him back to the Boston ... (Source: Enterprise 2010-07-14T02:48:12Z)

Aon Corp. to buy Hewitt Associates

LINCOLNSHIRE -- Chicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. on Monday agreed to buy human resources consulting company Hewitt Associates in a $4.9 billion cash and stock deal. Hewitt, which employs roughly 4,500 people in ... (Source: Batavia Sun 2010-07-13T08:54:27Z)

Hefner eyes deal to take Playboy private

Playboy Enterprises Inc said yesterday that its iconic founder is offering to buy the remaining shares of the media empire, taking the company private, in a deal that values the company at US$185 million. Hugh Hefner, 84 ... (Source: English Eastday 2010-07-13T01:09:10Z)

Nets-Warriors make sign-and-trade deal for Morrow

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—The New Jersey Nets have acquired guard Anthony Morrow in a sign and trade deal with the Golden State Warriors. The deal was completed on Tuesday, just a day after the Nets handed Morrow an offer ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-13T17:08:22Z)

NBA - Allen re-signs for Celtics

Nine-times All-Star guard Ray Allen has re-signed with the Boston Celtics, the team said on Tuesday, as they prepare to win a record 18th NBA title. Terms of Allen's deal were not disclosed by the team, but the Boston ... (Source: Yahoo! Eurosport 2010-07-14T03:45:28Z)

Hilton Armstrong Signs with Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) - Center Hilton Armstrong has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Wizards. The deal, announced Tuesday, gives the Wizards an experienced 6-foot-11 backup center known as a shot-blocking ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-07-14T00:32:11Z)

Jury selection under way for Dr. Randeep Mann bombing trial

More than 80 potential jurors sat quietly in Judge Brian Miller's courtroom awaiting instruction and questioning Tuesday morning. Questions like have you already formed an opinion in this case or do you know any parties ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-07-07T14:52:19Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 8:16 pm

Limbaugh's comments about Yankees owner Steinbrenner draw ire of Sharpton

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Rush Limbaugh had his own view of George Steinbrenner. "That cracker made a lot of African-American millionaires," the radio commentator said Tuesday on his show after the New York Yankees owner died at ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-14T01:22:18Z)

Greatwide Logistics Services Announces Agreement With NewPage Corporation

DALLAS, TX and WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI--(Marketwire - July 12, 2010) - Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of third-party logistics services, today announced that one of its business units has entered into a ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-07-12T13:49:08Z)

Harvey Pekar, 'American Splendor' Creator and Comic Genius, Dies

died on Monday, July 12, near 1 a.m., in his home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The cause of death has yet to be determined. According to Joanna Conners from The Plain Dealer , in 1990, Pekar was diagnosed with lymphatic ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-12T21:41:35Z)

Harvey Pekar, 70, creator of 'American Splendor'

C LEVELAND - Comic book writer Harvey Pekar, whose "American Splendor" was made into a 2003 film starring Paul Giamatti, was found dead in his home early Monday, authorities said. He was 70. Officers were called to ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-14T01:29:27Z)

Another cadmium jewelry recall - 137K Tween pieces

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls - Justice and Limited Too - were recalled Tuesday for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls involving ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-13T23:20:36Z)

137,000 pieces of Tween jewelry recalled due to cadmium

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls Justice and Limited Too were recalled today for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls involving the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-13T21:04:36Z)

White House mourns Yankees owner Steinbrenner

The White House is remembering New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for what he did on the baseball diamond as well as for the contributions he made outside the house that Ruth built. Steinbrenner died Tuesday in ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-14T02:12:24Z)

Faith Hill, Jack Johnson could headline other BP-funded Alabama beach concerts to ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. -- BP's oil money may pay for a series of free beach concerts to lure tourists to the Alabama coast, where the Gulf spill has wrecked the summer season. Jimmy Buffett gave a free show on the beach ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-07-12T20:51:28Z)

String of free concerts on Ala. beaches, courtesy of BP?

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - A series of free beach concerts may be in the works on the Alabama coast, courtesy of BP. A free Jimmy Buffett concert Sunday drew thousands to the beach in Gulf Shores. Officials say ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T15:22:11Z)

McInnis apologizing for plagiarism

DENVER (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis is making private apologies to a Colorado judge for lifting parts of his work for a series of essays McInnis passed off as his own. McInnis had no ... (Source: Summit Daily News 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

Greatwide Logistics Services Announces Agreement With NewPage Corporation National ...

DALLAS, TX and WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/10 -- Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of third-party logistics services, today announced that one of its business units has entered into a ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-12T13:49:08Z)

NASCAR Scene: Reutimann, Dillon score emotional wins

If you look up the term perseverance in the dictionary, chances are you'll find David Reutimann's photo next to the definition. Proving nice guys do finish first, Reutimann held off the field to win his second career ... (Source: SW Iowa News 2010-07-13T22:23:20Z)

Magellan Midstream Announces Public Unit Offering

TULSA, Okla. , July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP - News ) announced today that it plans to sell 5 million common units in a registered public offering. The partnership intends ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-13T20:57:26Z)

Black Hills prices $200 million debt offering

Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday said it will sell $200 million of debt on Thursday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay down debt on its revolving credit facility. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

Black Hills prices $200 million senior unsecured notes; proceeds to pay down ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday said it will sell $200 million of debt on Thursday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay down debt on its ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

All-in gambles, busts get more frequent at World Series of Poker; defending champ ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — All-in gambles and eliminations sped up at the World Series of Poker on Monday as more than 1,100 players were knocked out from the main event six hours through their third session, slashing the field ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-13T02:13:35Z)

Colorado governor candidate apologizes for plagiarism

DENVER (AP) — Republican Scott McInnis apologized to voters Tuesday for lifting part of a judge's work for a series of essays on water rights that the gubernatorial candidate had passed off as his own. "It's ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-14T00:17:52Z)

Continued: Colorado Republican running for gov apologizes for plagiarism, calls it ...

DENVER - Republican Scott McInnis apologized to voters Tuesday for lifting part of a judge's work for a series of essays on water rights that the gubernatorial candidate had passed off as his own. "It's unacceptable, it ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-13T23:06:17Z)

George Steinbrenner: Great expectations

ANAHEIM, Cal. — Derek Jeter had George Steinbrenner on his mind long before he got the news. He hoped to visit him in Tampa in a day or two, as he often did when he was in his offseason home. Once you had been touched ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-14T02:48:12Z)

Day 8 of the World Series of Poker main event

(AP) — DAY: 8 (Officially known as Day 4). BIG NEWS:-Players still competing in the World Series of Poker main event inched toward a potential payday, with each elimination on Tuesday bringing them closer and closer to ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-13T22:23:20Z)

Cadmium levels force jewelry recall

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls — Justice and Limited Too — were recalled Tuesday for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-13T23:56:24Z)

George Steinbrenner: A True New York Yankees Legend

Ironically enough, I was in the Yankees Clubhouse Store in New York City when I heard about the passing of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. As I browsed player t-shirts while watching ESPN, I began to really realize ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-14T02:41:02Z)

Staples Environmental Affairs the Focus of New On Paper Series Podcast From NewPage ...

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Jul. 13 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc., a company committed to making it easy for customers, demonstrates as much with their comprehensive environmental program, EcoEasy™, the topic of a new ... (Source: CSR Wire 2010-07-13T14:30:54Z)

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies

Steinbrenner had a heart attack, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., and died at about 6:30 a.m, a person close to the owner told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-07-14T02:41:02Z)

Dillon quickly making a name for himself in NASCAR

Look out NASCAR, there's a promising young gun on the horizon. Austin Dillon is looking more and more like the next big up-and-comer in the sport after winning his first Camping World Truck Series race in dominating ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-12T22:10:13Z)

In wake of Steinbrenner's death, Rush Limbaugh offends again

NEW YORK — Rush Limbaugh had his own view of George Steinbrenner. "That cracker made a lot of African-American millionaires," the radio commentator said Tuesday on his show after the Yankees owner died at age 80 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-14T02:19:34Z)

$68.8M prize pool within sight at World Series of Poker as players inch toward the ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Players still competing in the World Series of Poker main event are inching closer and closer to a potential payday with each elimination. Officials expect the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-13T21:33:14Z)

Austin Dillon takes a familiar number and color to victory lane

It's been a long, long time since the black No. 3 won a NASCAR race in any series. But Austin Dillon , who was still in middle school when Dale Earnhardt died at Daytona, has once again taken the black 3 to victory lane ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-12T17:52:31Z)

BP May Fund More Free Beach Concerts To Help Alabama

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) A series of free beach concerts may be in the works on the Alabama coast, courtesy of BP. A free Jimmy Buffett concert Sunday drew thousands to the beach in Gulf Shores. Officials say they hope to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T20:44:19Z)

Harvey Pekar, comic book author known for American Splendor' series, dies at 70

Harvey Pekar, the Cleveland comic book author who made prickly honesty about everyday life into an artistic credo, and whose outward aspect of dour dishevelment masked a passionate, elegant intellect, has died. He was 70 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-13T14:16:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 7:16 pm

Nolan Ryan's ownership group sues Texas Rangers to speed team's sale

FORT WORTH – Claiming its deal is being "derailed" and "hijacked," the prospective new owners of the Rangers, including team president Nolan Ryan, filed suit against the ballclub Monday, asking that a bankruptcy judge ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-07-13T04:58:14Z)

BP puts well cap in place

NEW ORLEANS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Monday it had installed and was ready to test a cap that, if successful, would for the first time stop the oil spewing from its ruptured well on the floor of the Gulf of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-13T06:16:58Z)

Treasury Sale of Citigroup Shares Slowed Amid June Market Slump

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. government's sale of Citigroup Inc. shares slowed last month as the bank's share price tumbled 5.1 percent amid a stock-market slump. The government sold 1.1 billion shares from May 27 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T14:23:39Z)

Treasury Sale of Citigroup Shares Slowed Last Month

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. government's sale of Citigroup Inc. shares slowed last month as the bank's share price tumbled 5.1 percent amid a stock-market slump. The government sold 1.1 billion shares from May 27 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T18:41:21Z)

Daylight Energy Announces the Sale of Non-Core Eastern Alberta Oil and Natural Gas Assets for $125 M

Daylight Energy Ltd. ("Daylight" or the "Corporation") (TSX:DAY) today announced it has reached an agreement with a private company, Gear Energy Ltd. ("Gear"), to sell certain of Daylight's oil and natural gas assets in ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-06-30T09:24:11Z)

Bankruptcy judge sets Aug. 4 hearing for Texas Rangers after contentious hearing

FORT WORTH, Texas - A federal bankruptcy judge has decided that the Texas Rangers will be auctioned off after all. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge D. Michael Lynn set the date for Aug. 4. Major League Baseball endorsed its ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-13T22:16:11Z)

Treasury Cuts Citigroup Stake to 18% Through June Market Sales

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Treasury Department sold 1.1 billion Citigroup Inc. shares since May 26, cutting its stake in the U.S. lender to 18 percent. Sales to date, including a sale earlier this year of 1.5 billion ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-01T18:55:40Z)

New offshore drilling ban

(Reuters) Ń BP said it had installed a cap meant to halt the flow of oil from its ruptured Gulf of Mexico well on Monday and the Obama administration issued a new moratorium on deepwater oil drilling. The British energy ... (Source: The Denver Daily News 2010-07-13T06:09:49Z)

Business Digest: Consumer Reports says iPhone is too flawed to recommend; Alcoa ...

SEATTLE — Consumer Reports said it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design. After the iPhone 4 went on sale in June, buyers started complaining that ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-13T00:40:32Z)

Black Hills prices $200 million debt offering

Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday said it will sell $200 million of debt on Thursday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay down debt on its revolving credit facility. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

ACR Okays Sale of Diamonds

Jul 12, 2010 (Zimbabwe Standard/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- The London Stock Exchange-listed mining concern African Consolidated Resources (ACR) says the sale of the disputed Marange diamonds can go ahead ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-07-12T17:02:24Z)

Travel Briefs July 9: Passport fees; Pa. gets table games; Grand Teton land for sale

WASHINGTON - Passport fees are increasing as of July 13. The fee for first-time adult passport applications is increasing $35, from $100 to $135, according to the U.S. Department of State. For minors under age 16, fees ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-07-09T12:41:06Z)

Consumer Reports faults iPhone 4 antenna in test

Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design. After the iPhone 4 went on sale in June, buyers started complaining that holding ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-13T14:16:35Z)

Passport fees increased $35 Tuesday

The fee for first-time adult passport applications is increasing $35, from $100 to $135, according to the U.S. Department of State. For minors under age 16, fees will increase from $85 to $105. For passport cards, fees ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-14T01:15:08Z)

Book a Seat with a Cool Ocean Breeze Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

ORLANDO, Fla. , July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News ), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with special low fares ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-13T08:54:27Z)

Diamond Council To Meet On Zimbabwe Diamonds

Diamond industry executives and human rights groups are to meet in St. Petersburg, Russia, this week to try and agree on whether Zimbabwe should be allowed to resume selling diamonds from its Marange fields. This is the ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-13T22:37:39Z)

Zimbabwe to forge ahead with diamond sales

HARARE (AFP) – Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe vowed Tuesday that the country would go ahead with diamond sales that were banned earlier this year because of rights violations at its largest mines. "Let there be no ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-13T14:45:13Z)

US issues new drilling ban, BP in talks on asset sale

NEW ORLEANS/WASHINGTON--The Obama administration issued a new moratorium on deepwater oil drilling on Monday, a move the industry said was unnecessary and would place tens of thousands of jobs at risk. Shares in BP Plc ... (Source: St. Martin Daily Herald 2010-07-13T03:39:29Z)

IPhone 4 won't get Consumer Reports' recommendation

SEATTLE - Consumer Reports says the iPhone 4 has reception problems caused by its antenna design. After the iPhone 4 went on sale in June, buyers started complaining that holding the gadget a certain way could cause ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-07-13T04:00:58Z)

BP divestment talks on several assets "going well"

LONDON (Reuters) - BP <BP.L>, which unveiled plans last month for about $10 billion in asset sales to help pay for costs from the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, said talks on the divestments were making ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-07-13T16:11:07Z)

Black Hills prices $200 million senior unsecured notes; proceeds to pay down ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday said it will sell $200 million of debt on Thursday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay down debt on its ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

Passport fees go up today

WASHINGTON (AP) — Passport fees are increasing as of today, July 13. The fee for first-time adult passport applications is increasing $35, from $100 to $135, according to the U.S. Department of State. For minors under ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-07-13T11:03:18Z)

WRAPUP 1-BP sells strategic oil storage assets to Magellan

NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) - BP Plc ( BP.L ) said on Tuesday it sold its Cushing, Oklahoma, oil tanks, a major tool of its renowned trading arm, in its first asset sale since the Macondo well blowout saddled it with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-13T21:18:55Z)

Judge sets Aug 4 auction of Texas Rangers

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A federal bankruptcy judge decided Tuesday that the Texas Rangers will be auctioned off after all, despite angry creditors' claims that the bidding process is unfair and still favors Major League ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-14T01:07:59Z)

Daylight Energy Announces the Sale of Non-Core Eastern Alberta Oil and Natural Gas Assets for $125 ...

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 30, 2010) - Daylight Energy Ltd. ("Daylight" or the "Corporation") (TSX:DAY) today announced it has reached an agreement with a private company, Gear Energy Ltd. ("Gear"), to sell ... (Source: Digital Journal 2010-07-01T01:52:02Z)

Magellan Midstream Announces Public Unit Offering

TULSA, Okla. , July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP - News ) announced today that it plans to sell 5 million common units in a registered public offering. The partnership intends ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-13T20:57:26Z)

Book A Date With Rest and Relaxation Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

ORLANDO, Fla. , July 6 -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with special low fares. Travelers may purchase these ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-06T08:55:36Z)

BP sells pipeline, storage assets for $289M

BP spokeswoman Sheila Williams said the pipeline sale is not part of a previously announced plan to sell $10 billion in assets over the next 12 months. The companies were negotiating the pipeline sale for several months ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-13T14:09:25Z)

Save Big Bucks on Your Caribbean Getaway with AirTran Airways' Super Sale

ORLANDO, Fla., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to the airline's Caribbean destinations with special low fares ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-07-13T09:58:53Z)

Governors, Canadian premiers agree on energy

LENOX, Mass. (AP) — A group of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers have agreed on a proposal to boost the region's reliance on renewable energy. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said the group pledged ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-07-14T01:22:18Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 6:19 pm

Red Sox say goodbye to rival Steinbrenner

John Henry worked with George Steinbrenner then against him, but it seems he always respected the Boss. "I had the good fortune to call George Steinbrenner both partner and friend," said Henry, who purchased a small ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-13T20:35:58Z)

Bankruptcy judge sets Aug. 4 hearing for Texas Rangers after contentious hearing

FORT WORTH, Texas - A federal bankruptcy judge has decided that the Texas Rangers will be auctioned off after all. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge D. Michael Lynn set the date for Aug. 4. Major League Baseball endorsed its ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-13T22:16:11Z)

Ally Rebrands Auto Financing Unit To Drop 'GMAC'

DETROIT (AP) — Ally Financial Inc. is rebranding its auto financing unit with the Ally name, replacing the GMAC brand in one of its core business lines. Ally, which handles automotive financing for consumers and ... (Source: Blackenterprise.com 2010-07-13T17:58:29Z)

UPDATE 2-Chrysler launches money-back guarantee

DETROIT, July 8 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC will offer consumers a 60-day, money-back guarantee on new vehicles and also make the first two months of payments for buyers, as it tries to shore up sales amid lackluster ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

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Annaly Capital to offer 60 mln shares

The company had 559.69 million shares outstanding as of May 6, according to Reuters data. The mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) said it may also use the proceeds to make additional investments and to repay ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-07-13T20:35:58Z)

Bankruptcy judge sets Aug. 4 auction for Texas Rangers after contentious hearing

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge decided Tuesday that the Texas Rangers will be auctioned off after all, despite angry creditors' claims that the bidding process is unfair and still favors Major ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-14T00:17:52Z)

Texas Rangers Said to Draw `Significantly Higher' Bids Than Present Offer

The Texas Rangers will draw a "significantly higher" opening bid at a bankruptcy auction than an existing offer for the baseball team, a person familiar with the matter said. The team has attracted several bidders ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-09T19:57:46Z)

Microsoft, PC Makers To Offer Azure Cloud Services

Microsoft Corp. is teaming up with computer makers to try to make its Windows Azure cloud computing system attractive to government and big corporate customers. In recent years, companies have started to use technology ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-12T16:33:46Z)

Red Sox pay tribute to George Steinbrenner

The Red Sox will observe a moment of silence for George Steinbrenner before their game with the Rangers at Fenway Park on Thursday. Though they were intense and often bitter adversaries, there was great mutual respect ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-07-13T20:28:48Z)

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With consumers across the country constantly amassing more "digital valuables" - from photos, videos, and favorite music to important personal documents - Toshiba ( News - Alert ) is proud to offer Mac users the compact ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-13T15:13:51Z)

Selig: Steinbrenner 'giant of the game' (AP)

Baseball commissioner Bug Selig says George Steinbrenner was as much a part of the New York Yankees as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. Selig says in a statement Steinbrenner was a "giant of the game." The Yankees ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-13T19:45:51Z)

Agilent prices public offering of senior notes

Agilent Technologies Inc. said Tuesday it has started a public offering of senior notes totaling $750 million. Of the notes, $250 will mature in July 2013 and bear interest at an annual rate of 2.5 percent. The remaining ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-14T00:03:33Z)

Workers comp initiative qualifies for Washington ballot

OLYMPIA — An initiative to allow private insurers to offer coverage for workplace injuries has qualified for the November ballot. Secretary of State Sam Reed certified Initiative 1082 Tuesday after workers checked a ... (Source: Longview Daily News 2010-07-14T00:10:43Z)

Q2'10 Macronix Earnings Release

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSEC: 2337.TT), an independent designer, producer and provider of non-volatile memory and system logic solution, will hold its quarterly ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-13T02:20:45Z)

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Chrysler launches money-back guarantee

Chrysler Group LLC will offer consumers a 60-day, money-back guarantee on new vehicles and also make the first two months of payments for buyers, as it tries to shore up sales amid lackluster consumer confidence ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-08T15:34:05Z)

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Boston Red Sox's statement on New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's death

Text of the Boston Red Sox's statement Tuesday on the death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner: The Boston Red Sox deeply mourn the passing of George M. Steinbrenner III this morning at the age of 80 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-13T23:13:27Z)

Workers comp initiative qualifies for Wash. ballot

Associated Press - July 13, 2010 8:15 PM ET OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - An initiative to allow private insurers to offer coverage for workplace injuries has qualified for the November ballot. Secretary of State Sam Reed ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-14T00:53:40Z)

Dell, HP, Fujitsu to offer Windows Azure cloud computing services to customers

SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp. is teaming up with computer makers to try to make its Windows Azure cloud computing system attractive to government and big corporate customers. In recent years, companies have started to ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-12T16:40:56Z)

UPDATE 1-Annaly Capital to offer 60 mln shares

July 13 (Reuters) - Annaly Capital Management Inc ( NLY.N ) said it plans to offer 60 million shares and will use the proceeds partly to buy mortgage-backed securities for its investment portfolio. The company had 559.69 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-11T23:58:46Z)

Selig: Steinbrenner 'Giant Of The Game'

MYFOXNY.COM - Baseball commissioner Bug Selig says there is no question about George Steinbrenner's place in Major League baseball history or in the tradition of the Yankees. Selig said that he was as much a part of the ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-07-13T19:45:51Z)

Washington state initiative petition deadline looming

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- It's a busy week for initiative campaigns, which face a Friday deadline for turning in petitions. Five campaigns have appointments to drop off their voter petitions with Secretary of State Sam Reed ... (Source: KREM 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

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But many parents have vacation time coming in the summer. Why not use that time off to have a camp experience and bond with your own family? Jodie Lynn, an internationally syndicated parenting columnist who lives in St ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-07-13T18:12:48Z)

Toshiba's All-New Canvio for Mac Portable Hard Drives Deliver Quick, Simple, and ...

IRVINE, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - With consumers across the country constantly amassing more "digital valuables" - from photos, videos, and favorite music to important personal documents - Toshiba is proud to offer Mac ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-13T13:05:00Z)

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White House mourns Yankees owner Steinbrenner

The White House is remembering New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for what he did on the baseball diamond as well as for the contributions he made outside the house that Ruth built. Steinbrenner died Tuesday in ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-13T22:16:11Z)

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With consumers across the country constantly amassing more "digital valuables" – from photos, videos, and favorite music to important personal documents – Toshiba is proud to offer Mac users the compact, easy-to ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-13T13:26:28Z)

Summary Box: Microsoft, PC makers to offer Azure

THE PARTNERSHIP: Microsoft Corp. is teaming up with computer makers Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Japan's Fujitsu. THE OFFERING: Those PC makers have set up networks of servers running Azure, Microsoft's "cloud ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-12T16:40:56Z)

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