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Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 11:40 pm

Giants Sell Individual Game Tickets

With seats in their new $1.6 billion stadium still available, the Giants are selling roughly 1,400 individual tickets for each of their eight regular-season games. The tickets went on sale Wednesday, with current ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-08-19T00:03:49Z)

Chelsea Handler explains why she's perfect for the VMAs hosting gig

Even if Kanye behaves himself at this year's VMAs, Chelsea Handler , who just announced tonight on her E! talk show that she's hosting the Sept. 12 event, should provide plenty of morning-after quotables ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-19T06:37:31Z)

iPhone and iPad Apps About To Get More Integrated with Facebook

Facebook has launched a new software development kit (SDK) for Apple's iOS operating system, which powers the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. This is an update from the previous SDK launched for the iPhone last ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-08-12T19:53:14Z)

Individual Giants tickets on sale

The Giants have a limited number of individual game tickets on sale for the eight 2010 regular season home games at ticketmaster.com. There will be a presale of these tickets for current PSL holders on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-18T14:31:09Z)

Eden Aberjil "Regrets Facebook" Photos Of Prisoners

Eden Aberjil Facebook photos come with regrets and officials are not amused. Eden Aberjil regrets Facebook photos of prisoners. Eden Aberjil Facebook photos reveal her smiling with Palestinian prisoners. The ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-08-18T02:21:00Z)

Facebook upgrades SDK for iOS applications

Facebook launched an updated version of its software development kit for Apple's ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) iOS mobile platform, promising developers new and improved tools for integrating social experiences into their iPhone, iPod ... (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-08-13T13:04:01Z)

Anger over Israeli soldier's Facebook pic

p2pnet view P2P | Politics:- Ex-Israel military reservist Eden Aberjil, 26, posted pictures of herself on Facebook "posing with blindfolded Palestinian prisoners" to help her "remember the experience" in the army ... (Source: p2pnet.net 2010-08-17T22:46:15Z)

Discounts aren't enough to draw more shoppers

NEW YORK — A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days, and other ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-18T10:56:24Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Courtney Love Settles Suit Over Nirvana Publishing Sale

Courtney Love has settled a $1 million (£666,600) lawsuit over profits from her late husband Kurt Cobain's Nirvana catalogue. Bosses at management firm London & Co. sued Love in 2008, claiming she had failed ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-18T12:36:37Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Dispute Over Courtney Love's Sale of Nirvana Catalog Resolved

A $1 million lawsuit over Kurt Cobain widow Courtney Love's earnings from her sale of Nirvana's publishing catalog, filed by a firm called London & Co. two years ago, has been settled out of court ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-18T05:12:48Z)

Nidec to Acquire Emerson Electric Co.'s Motors & Controls Business

KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ) ("Nidec" or "we") today announced that its Board of Directors resolved at a meeting held today to acquire the Motors & Controls business ("EMC ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-17T23:43:31Z)

Emerson (EMR) Announces Sale of Motors and Appliance Controls Business to Nidec Corp.

Emerson (NYSE: EMR ) today announced that it has agreed to sell its Motors and Appliance Controls businesses to Nidec Corporation (Nidec). Over the past six months the company had undergone an evaluation of the potential ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-18T11:03:33Z)

'Deceptive' tactics to cost Conn. firm $8M

NEW YORK -- A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced ... (Source: Post-Star 2010-08-18T22:45:04Z)

Nirvana catalog lawsuit settled

Court records show a management firm and Courtney Love have settled a $1 million lawsuit over the profits of the sale of Nirvana's publishing catalog. Courtney Love outraged by Kurt Cobain's role in Guitar ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-18T22:02:07Z)

AFTER ZACH: With Lee gone, LSU turns to new third-team quarterback

The latest is Barrett Bailey, a true freshman walk-on from University High in Baton Rouge who moved up because former No. 3 man Zach Lee agreed to sign a $5.2 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers late ... (Source: News-Star 2010-08-18T22:37:55Z)

School settles Facebook stripper-photo case

PITTSBURGH — A school district has agreed to pay a teacher and the American Civil Liberties Union $10,000 and to refund more than $4,400 in back pay she lost when she was suspended over a Facebook photo of ... (Source: Maryland Daily Record 2010-08-18T00:26:28Z)

Emerson to Sell Motors and Controls Businesses to Nidec Corporation

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR - News ) today announced that it has agreed to sell its Motors and Appliance Controls businesses to Nidec Corporation (Nidec). Over the past six months the company had ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-17T23:50:41Z)

Even Steep Discounts Not Enough to Lure Shoppers

NEW YORK | A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. In this June 23, 2010 photograph, an Amish buggy drives away from the Walmart store in Middlefield, Ohio. Wal-Mart ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-18T08:54:43Z)

Pa. School Settles Facebook Stripper-Photo Case

A school district has agreed to pay a teacher and the American Civil Liberties Union $10,000 and to refund more than $4,400 in back pay she lost when she was suspended over a Facebook photo of her and a stripper. Ginger ... (Source: Education Week 2010-08-17T19:40:08Z)

New York Giants put individual game tickets on sale online, PSL owners get first ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With seats in their new $1.6 billion stadium still available, the New York Giants are selling a limited number of tickets for each of their eight regular-season games. The tickets went on sale ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-18T19:46:07Z)

Facebook Adds the Open Graph to iOS Developer Toolkit

Facebook is continuing its push to spread Open Graph to every corner of the web (including mobile) with a new version of the Facebook SDK for iOS . The new SDK (software development kit) gives iPhone, iPad and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T20:00:23Z)

Israeli soldier Eden Aberjil regrets Facebook photos with Palestinian prisoners

JERUSALEM (AP) — A former Israeli soldier who posted photos on Facebook of herself in uniform smiling beside bound and blindfolded Palestinian prisoners said Tuesday her actions were "thoughtless." But she ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-18T08:04:36Z)

Scott Ferrell: MLB too much for LSU

There have been worse days in LSU sports history than Monday. But you might not have known it from some of the fan reaction around the state. Zach Lee was signing with the Dodgers. He may go down in LSU ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-18T18:20:13Z)

LSU Fans Wait As Dual-Sport Star Zach Lee Hears Offers From Dodgers

The LA Dodgers have until midnight to sign LSU freshmen quarterback Zach Lee to a contract. LSU Head Coach Les Miles sure has a lot of great things to say about freshman quarterback and first round draft choice of the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-16T21:07:14Z)

Stores offer deep discounts, but shoppers aren't buying

NEW YORK -- A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Wal-Mart shoppers to bite these days, and other ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-19T01:01:05Z)

Settlement ends Facebook flap

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A school district has agreed to pay a teacher and the American Civil Liberties Union $10,000 and to refund more than $4,400 in back pay she lost when she was suspended over a Facebook photo of her and ... (Source: Pocono Record 2010-08-18T04:01:13Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 10:41 pm

Trina Solar wins SunEdison PV module supply deal

(Reuters) - China's Trina Solar Ltd said it will supply U.S. solar firm SunEdison with about 35 megawatts of photovoltaic modules over the rest of this year, pushing its shares up 5 percent to a 1-week high. The modules ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-18T16:25:41Z)

Judge OK's Barclays deal, hesitantly

WASHINGTON — A judge who questioned whether Barclays Bank PLC is getting off too easily nonetheless approved a deal yesterday that will probably enable Barclays to avoid prosecution on allegations it engaged ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-19T03:45:43Z)

Zynga Acquires Conduit Labs

Zynga today announced it has acquired Boston-based social games company Conduit Labs. Effective immediately, the Conduit Labs office will become Zynga Boston, a new game studio focused on new product development. Today's ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-18T18:34:32Z)

MEMC unit getting solar-panel modules

Trina Solar Ltd. said it will supply an MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. unit with 35 megawatts of solar-panel modules, diversifying its sales base. The photovoltaic modules will be provided by its U.S ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-19T04:57:18Z)

Governor hopefuls talk tourism separately after Deal balks at face-to- face forum

Georgia's governor hopefuls did separate interviews on tourism Wednesday after Nathan Deal balked at what was billed as a face-to-face forum. While Democrat Roy Barnes gave WTOC anchor Sonny Dixon specific ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-08-19T04:07:11Z)

Barnes, Deal differ on casinos in state

SAVANNAH — Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal says he's open to considering casino gambling in Georgia, while Democrat Roy Barnes says he'd be reluctant because it might compete with the state lottery ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

John Wall signs memorabilia deal [UPDATED]

The John Wall brand continues to expand. Wall, the Wizards' No. 1 overall pick, signed an exclusive trading card and memorabilia deal with Panini America on Monday. Wall joins five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant as the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-17T21:13:12Z)

49ers sign Westbrook

The twists and turns continued at 49ers training camp Monday, with longtime Eagles running back Brian Westbrook signing a one-year deal hours after disgruntled defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer was shipped to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-19T03:38:34Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free agent running back Brian Westbrook (notes) , the team announced. It's a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Westbrook is a former Philadelphia Eagles star who ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T00:46:46Z)

Barnes, Deal faceoff averted

SAVANNAH — Gubernatorial rivals Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes won't be squaring off face-to-face in Savannah after all. The two were expected to share a stage at a tourism forum Wednesday, the first meeting between the ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

Billionaire Saban buys Julius monkey brand owner Paul Frank Industries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billionaire media mogul Haim Saban has bought Paul Frank Industries, the owner of the Julius monkey brand and other characters, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks the second purchase for Saban ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T19:11:30Z)

Saints happy to have veteran RB Betts, who signs one-year deal

Running back Ladell Betts officially signed his one-year contract Tuesday, then joined his New Orleans Saints teammates for a two-hour practice at the Superdome. Betts didn't wear shoulder pads and was held ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-18T00:05:00Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Judge OKs Barclays deal on charges

WASHINGTON — A judge who questioned whether Barclays Bank PLC was getting off too easily nonetheless approved a deal Wednesday that will likely enable the financial institution to avoid prosecution on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

Ladell Betts replaces Lynell Hamilton

Betts joined his new teammates for a two hour workout at the Superdome. He did not wear shoulder pads, and was held out of team drills as he continues to work his way back from surgery last fall, to repair torn left knee ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-08-18T17:37:16Z)

Starwatch consumer | American Airlines to charge for front row seats

American Airlines has found another fee. The airline will charge between $19 and $39 for "Express Seats" — those spots in the first few rows of coach. The carrier's parent, AMR Corp., said Wednesday ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-19T04:00:02Z)

Saints sign running back to 1-year deal

Betts joined his new teammates for a two-hour practice at the Superdome, but didn't wear shoulder pads and was held out of team drills as he continues to work his way back from surgery last fall to repair torn ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-18T22:16:26Z)

Zynga: 'FarmVille' maker buys Boston music-game startup Conduit Labs [San Jose ...

(San Jose Mercury News (CA) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 17--Zynga, the San Francisco maker of Facebook games such as "FarmVille," has bought Conduit Labs, a Boston social games startup. Terms of the deal ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-18T00:19:19Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Barclays Deal Gets Judge's Approval

The judge, Emmet G. Sullivan, endorsed the deal, in which the bank will pay the money as part of a deferred prosecution agreement over charges that it violated United States sanctions by doing deals with Cuba ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-18T22:52:14Z)

Julius the Monkey Now Belongs to Haim Saban

Haim Saban has purchased Paul Frank Industries, a Southern California-based design and licensing firm, the company announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is believed that the media billionaire ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-18T04:22:42Z)

Henry, Memphis Grizzlies remain in contract stalemate

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Xavier Henry slipped on a blue Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name and the No. 13 on it. Still to be determined is if he will wear it in games. The first-round pick still hasn't signed his ... (Source: Newton Kansan 2010-08-19T01:01:05Z)

Pacers rookie seeking out Bird

GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest. Stephenson says he heard about Bird's strongly worded ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-18T17:08:38Z)

UPDATE 1-Trina Solar wins SunEdison PV module supply deal

Aug 18 (Reuters) - China's Trina Solar Ltd ( TSL.N ) said it will supply U.S. solar firm SunEdison with about 35 megawatts of photovoltaic modules over the rest of this year, pushing its shares up 5 percent to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-16T23:59:01Z)

Betty White inks two-book deal

The next stage in Betty White's ever-rising career: books. The 88-year-old actress has a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons, starting in 2011 with "Listen Up!" The publisher said Wednesday that the book will include ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-19T00:39:36Z)

'Listen Up!' Betty White has two-book deal

The next stage in Betty White's ever-rising career: books. The 88-year-old actress has a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons, starting in 2011 with "Listen Up!" The publisher said Wednesday, that the book ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-08-19T05:18:46Z)

Billionaire Saban buys Julius monkey brand

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Billionaire media mogul Haim Saban has bought Paul Frank Industries, the owner of the Julius monkey brand and other characters, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks the second purchase for Saban ... (Source: KTVN.com 2010-08-18T22:23:36Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook to one-year deal

The 49ers signed free-agent RB Brian Westbrook to a one-year, $1.25 million deal Monday to be the primary backup to Frank Gore. Westbrook, 30, played in only eight games last year with the Eagles because of ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

Zynga: 'FarmVille' maker buys Boston music-game startup Conduit Labs

Zynga, the San Francisco maker of Facebook games such as "FarmVille," has bought Conduit Labs, a Boston social games startup. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but Conduit CEO Nabeel Hyatt will be in charge ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-17T18:57:11Z)

Betty White has deal to write two books

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. television icon Betty White is to write two books for G.P. Putnam's Sons, it was announced Wednesday by Ivan Held, president of the publishing house. The first book, "Listen Up ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-19T00:25:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 9:41 pm

Exxon, Kosmos Cancel Ghana Oil Asset Deal

Exxon Mobil Corp. ( XOM ) and Kosmos Energy LLC announced Wednesday the failure of a deal over Kosmos' Ghana oil assets, slowing down the U.S. oil major's drive to tap a promising new oil region in West Africa ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-18T20:07:35Z)

National Bank Of Greece Ups Stake In Macedonian Unit

National Bank of Greece SA (NBG), the country's largest lender, said Wednesday it has raised its stake in its Macedonia unit Stopanska Banka AD to 94.6% from 73% for EUR35.1 million. This confirms what sources had told ... (Source: Serbianna 2010-08-18T17:01:28Z)

Kosmos pulls out of $4B Jubilee deal with ExxonMobil offshore Ghana

Kosmos Energy announced that the company's Share Purchase Agreement with ExxonMobil related to the acquisition of its Ghana business has been terminated. The $4 billion deal was for a stake in the massive Jubilee oil ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-08-18T18:27:22Z)

Judge OKs Barclays deal on charges

WASHINGTON — A judge who questioned whether Barclays Bank PLC was getting off too easily nonetheless approved a deal Wednesday that will likely enable the financial institution to avoid prosecution on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

Betty White Signs 2-Book Deal

It was only a matter of time before a book publisher banked on Betty White's sudden popularity: The 88-year-old actress has signed a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons. The first book, titled Listen Up ... (Source: Daily Beast 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

Julius the Monkey Now Belongs to Haim Saban

Haim Saban has purchased Paul Frank Industries, a Southern California-based design and licensing firm, the company announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is believed that the media billionaire ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-18T04:22:42Z)

'Deceptive' tactics to cost Conn. firm $8M

NEW YORK -- A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced ... (Source: Post-Star 2010-08-18T22:45:04Z)

Barnes, Deal faceoff averted

SAVANNAH — Gubernatorial rivals Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes won't be squaring off face-to-face in Savannah after all. The two were expected to share a stage at a tourism forum Wednesday, the first meeting between the ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

Barclays Deal Gets Judge's Approval

The judge, Emmet G. Sullivan, endorsed the deal, in which the bank will pay the money as part of a deferred prosecution agreement over charges that it violated United States sanctions by doing deals with Cuba ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-18T22:52:14Z)

Billionaire Saban buys Julius monkey brand

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Billionaire media mogul Haim Saban has bought Paul Frank Industries, the owner of the Julius monkey brand and other characters, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks the second purchase for Saban ... (Source: KTVN.com 2010-08-18T22:23:36Z)

Candidates Barnes, Deal differ on casinos

SAVANNAH — Republican Nathan Deal said Tuesday that as governor he'd be willing to consider casino gambling in Georgia, while Democratic rival Roy Barnes said he's reluctant to legalize potential competition for ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-08-19T03:09:56Z)

Barnes, Deal offer tourism suggestions

DALTON — Georgia's gubernatorial hopefuls did separate interviews Wednesday after Nathan Deal balked at what was billed as a face-to-face forum. While Democrat Roy Barnes gave WTOC-TV anchor Sonny Dixon specific ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

Council OKs police contract

The Omaha City Council voted 4-3 today to approve a new police contract. Council members Garry Gernandt, Ben Gray, Chris Jerram and Thomas Mulligan voted in favor of the deal. Council members Franklin Thompson, Pete ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-17T20:44:34Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

49ers sign Westbrook

The twists and turns continued at 49ers training camp Monday, with longtime Eagles running back Brian Westbrook signing a one-year deal hours after disgruntled defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer was shipped to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-19T03:38:34Z)

Pacers rookie seeking out Bird

GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest. Stephenson says he heard about Bird's strongly worded ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-18T17:08:38Z)

3rd UPDATE: Exxon, Kosmos Cancel Ghana Oil Asset Deal

Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Kosmos Energy LLC announced Wednesday the failure of a deal over Kosmos' Ghana oil assets, slowing down the U.S. oil major's drive to tap a promising new oil region in West Africa. Exxon Mobil ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-18T18:41:41Z)

Analyst Research on National Bank of Greece and Wells Fargo -- Sneak Peek in the ...

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - August 18, 2010) - www.RothmanResearch.com probes the current macroeconomic environments pressuring the money center banks industry in light of a slow-paced economic recovery and ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-08-18T12:50:56Z)

Henry, Memphis Grizzlies remain in contract stalemate

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Xavier Henry slipped on a blue Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name and the No. 13 on it. Still to be determined is if he will wear it in games. The first-round pick still hasn't signed his ... (Source: Newton Kansan 2010-08-19T01:01:05Z)

Five San Francisco 49ers Most Impacted By Brian Westbrook's Signing

It may have taken awhile, but Brian Westbrook is no longer a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers lost Glen Coffee to retirement a year after he entered the league, and finding ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T02:49:38Z)

UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

** EFG-Hermes ( HRHO.CA ) ( HRHOq.L ) will buy a 65 percent stake in Lebanon's privately owned Credit Libanais for $542 million as the leading Egyptian investment bank sets out to diversify its business. [ID ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-15T23:53:03Z)

Council Passes Police Contract On 4-3 Vote

KETV.com The proposed police contract passed by the narrowest of margins on Tuesday: one vote. Four council members voted yes; three voted no. The deal is now destined for its final stop -- an almost certain passing vote ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T16:11:22Z)

John Wall signs memorabilia deal [UPDATED]

The John Wall brand continues to expand. Wall, the Wizards' No. 1 overall pick, signed an exclusive trading card and memorabilia deal with Panini America on Monday. Wall joins five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant as the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-17T21:13:12Z)

Betty White inks two-book deal

The next stage in Betty White's ever-rising career: books. The 88-year-old actress has a two-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons, starting in 2011 with "Listen Up!" The publisher said Wednesday that the book will include ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-19T00:39:36Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T21:12:01Z)

Judge approves Barclays deal with Justice Dept

WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge has approved a deal that Barclays Bank PLC made with the U.S. Justice Department to defer prosecution of the financial institution on allegations that it illegally engaged in financial ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

Billionaire Saban buys Julius monkey brand owner Paul Frank Industries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billionaire media mogul Haim Saban has bought Paul Frank Industries, the owner of the Julius monkey brand and other characters, for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks the second purchase for Saban ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T19:11:30Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free agent running back Brian Westbrook (notes) , the team announced. It's a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Westbrook is a former Philadelphia Eagles star who ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T00:46:46Z)

Betty White has deal to write two books

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. television icon Betty White is to write two books for G.P. Putnam's Sons, it was announced Wednesday by Ivan Held, president of the publishing house. The first book, "Listen Up ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-19T00:25:17Z)

Council Backs Police Deal

By a razor thin 4 to 3 margin, the Omaha City Council approved a tentative contract between the city and Omaha Police Union Tuesday afternoon. Council members Jean Stothert, Franklin Thompson and Pete Festersen voted ... (Source: KPTM 2010-08-18T03:39:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 8:40 pm

Pacers rookie seeking out Bird

GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest. Stephenson says he heard about Bird's strongly worded ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-18T17:08:38Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis prepares to catch the ball during NFL football minicamp in Florham Park, N.J. Revis is holding out from training camp, locked ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

Global deals threaten BlackBerry's vital encryption

Aug 18, 2010 (McClatchy Newspapers - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- The far-flung folks of Euronet Worldwide represent just one of many armies of corporate warriors toting BlackBerry phones ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-19T00:18:08Z)

Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9 million deal

NEW YORK -- Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-17T10:14:38Z)

GM, China's SAIC to co-develop core technology

SHANGHAI (AFP) – US auto giant General Motors and China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp signed a deal Wednesday that will see them work together on producing new engine and transmission technology. Hu ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-18T05:55:45Z)

Darrelle Revis: Are the New York Jets That Much Worse Without Him?

With Darrelle Revis' contract talks moving on at a snail-like pace, the Jets are moving on without their star corner. Monday night's game against the New York Giants featured two new Jets cornerbacks in Antonio Cromartie ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T19:46:07Z)

Five San Francisco 49ers Most Impacted By Brian Westbrook's Signing

It may have taken awhile, but Brian Westbrook is no longer a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers lost Glen Coffee to retirement a year after he entered the league, and finding ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T02:49:38Z)

Barclays Deal Gets Judge's Approval

The judge, Emmet G. Sullivan, endorsed the deal, in which the bank will pay the money as part of a deferred prosecution agreement over charges that it violated United States sanctions by doing deals with Cuba ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-18T22:52:14Z)

Colombian court suspends U.S. military base deal

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's Constitutional Court suspended a deal on Tuesday giving U.S. troops more access to Colombian bases, sending the agreement back to President Juan Manuel Santos to seek ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-18T01:45:13Z)

Henry, Memphis Grizzlies remain in contract stalemate

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Xavier Henry slipped on a blue Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name and the No. 13 on it. Still to be determined is if he will wear it in games. The first-round pick still hasn't signed his ... (Source: Newton Kansan 2010-08-19T01:01:05Z)

Reports: Aerosmith Front Man Steven Tyler Officially Signs Deal to Become an American ...

Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler has officially signed a deal to become a judge for the upcoming season of American Idol, according to multiple published reports. The Newark, NJ Star-Ledger, nj.com, MSNBC.com ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-18T23:06:33Z)

Colombia Court Halts U.S. Accord Behind Regional Spat

(Updates to add analyst's comments in fifth paragraph.) Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Colombia's Constitutional Court blocked an accord that grants U.S. armed forces access to several military bases in the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign Bryce Harper

And does his wide-ranging direct influence which extends from the top of the organization to the bottom - from owner Ted Lerner through General Manager Mike Rizzo to Manager Jim Riggleman to key Nats like ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-16T03:56:26Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook to one-year deal

The 49ers signed free-agent RB Brian Westbrook to a one-year, $1.25 million deal Monday to be the primary backup to Frank Gore. Westbrook, 30, played in only eight games last year with the Eagles because of ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free agent running back Brian Westbrook (notes) , the team announced. It's a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Westbrook is a former Philadelphia Eagles star who ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T00:46:46Z)

GM IPO filing delayed until early next week: Source

NEW YORK: General Motors Co has delayed its IPO filing until early next week as it updates its prospectus with the recent CEO change and a management risk factor, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday. The ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-13T17:21:43Z)

NFL: Raiders Asomugha out to prove he's the best

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — While Darrelle Revis continues his holdout with the New York Jets in hopes of a new contract befitting a player many think is the best cornerback in the NFL, Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha is ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-08-18T20:36:13Z)

John Wall signs memorabilia deal [UPDATED]

The John Wall brand continues to expand. Wall, the Wizards' No. 1 overall pick, signed an exclusive trading card and memorabilia deal with Panini America on Monday. Wall joins five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant as the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-17T21:13:12Z)

GM ties up $5 bln bank deal, IPO filing Fri: Sources

NEW YORK: General Motors Co has secured a $5 billion credit facility, two people briefed on the bank deal said on Wednesday, marking the return of the top US automaker to the capital markets a year after it emerged from ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-12T06:17:11Z)

BlackBerry users eye alternatives as curbs loom - Technology News - Charleston ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Udoay Ghosh sat sipping coffee before an early morning flight from Dubai International Airport, looking with affection at his two - yes, two - BlackBerry smart phones laid out in front ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-18T23:35:11Z)

Judge OKs Barclays deal on charges

WASHINGTON — A judge who questioned whether Barclays Bank PLC was getting off too easily nonetheless approved a deal Wednesday that will likely enable the financial institution to avoid prosecution on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

Nevada teen Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9M deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals settled ... (Source: Lahontan Valley News 2010-08-18T07:07:20Z)

Aerosmith Singer Tyler Joining "Idol": Bandmate

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has signed a deal to become a judge on "American Idol," according to a news report on Wednesday quoting one of his bandmates. Tyler, 62, would fill one of ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-19T03:17:05Z)

SAIC, GM form new biz model

China's biggest automaker SAIC Motor Corp Ltd and General Motors Co announced plans to jointly develop fuel-efficient engines and transmissions on Wednesday. Under the agreement both sides will together develop a new ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-08-19T01:15:24Z)

As governments threaten ban, BlackBerry users ponder alternatives

Udoay Ghosh sat sipping coffee before an early morning flight from Dubai International Airport, looking with affection at his two — yes, two — BlackBerry smart phones in front of him. As an executive for electronics ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-18T22:16:26Z)

U.S. reassesses options after Colombia court voids base ruling

The Obama administration is exploring its options after the highest court in Colombia — the U.S.'s closest Latin American ally — voided an agreement that would have allowed an increased U.S. military ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-19T02:55:37Z)

Judge approves Barclays deal with Justice Dept

WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge has approved a deal that Barclays Bank PLC made with the U.S. Justice Department to defer prosecution of the financial institution on allegations that it illegally engaged in financial ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

GM, China's SAIC Join to Produce New Engine, Transmission Technology

General Motors and China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp signed a deal on August 18 that will see them work together on producing new engine and transmission technology. Hu Maoyuan, chairman of SAIC Motor, China's ... (Source: Industry Week 2010-08-18T15:42:44Z)

'American Idol' adds Aerosmith's Steven Tyler as judge

LOS ANGELES -- The "American Idol" judges table is beginning to take shape: Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has signed a deal to join the Fox talent competition for Season 10. A source close to the negotiations has ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-19T03:17:05Z)

GM, Shanghai partner plan new engine

SHANGHAI — General Motors Co. and Chinese partner SAIC announced Wednesday plans for joint development of fuel-efficient small engines and transmissions, focusing squarely on the fastest-growing part of China's huge ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-18T18:27:22Z)

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