Monthly Archives: July 2011

Colts re-sign Manning to long-term deal (AP)

INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning has a new long-term deal in time to report to training camp. He still hasn’t been cleared to practice. Colts owner Jim Irsay said he was “thrilled” to sign the only four-time MVP in league history … Continue reading

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South Jersey Port Corp. Ends Attendance Perk

Acting on orders from Gov. Chris Christie, the South Jersey Port Corp. is no longer awarding bonuses to workers who show up on time. The agency’s board eliminated giving a day’s pay for every two consecutive months that workers showed … Continue reading

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Lloyd’s Receives Approval for Reduced Collateral from New York

Lloyd’s announced that it has received approval from the New York Insurance Department to post reduced collateral on reinsurance contracts. Lloyd’s said it has been approved as a “Secure-3 reinsurer, meaning its collateral requirements will be reduced from 100 percent … Continue reading

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Saints reach deal with Ingram (AP)

METAIRIE, La. – The agent for Mark Ingram says the former Alabama Heisman Trophy running back has agreed to contract terms with the New Orleans Saints. Ingram arrived at Saints headquarters on Saturday morning to sign his contract and could … Continue reading

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Militants attack gas pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai (AFP)

CAIRO (AFP) – Unidentified gunmen on Saturday attacked a terminal on the gas pipeline to Israel for the fifth time since February, a security official said. Gunmen on motorbikes and cars lobbed grenades and tried to storm the terminal at … Continue reading

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German finance minister: Greek deal no transfer union (Reuters)

BERLIN (Reuters) – German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble denied on Saturday that this month’s Greek bailout deal paves the way for a future ‘transfer union’ in which euro zone countries are liable for each others’ debts. Schaueble’s remarks in a … Continue reading

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Billionaire Wilbur Ross downplays downgrade threat (Reuters)

DUBLIN (Reuters) – A downgrade of sovereign debt would not necessarily have a big impact on financial markets, billionaire investor Wilbur Ross said. Entrenched differences were hampering a compromise between Republicans and Democrats on Saturday to head off a ruinous … Continue reading

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Ochocinco says he can change to Patriots’ way (AP)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Chad Ochocinco says he won’t have a problem toning down his outsized personality now that he’s answering to reclusive New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. The new Patriots receiver spoke to reporters on Saturday morning for the … Continue reading

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Celeb Birthdays: July 30-31 (omg!)

See which stars blow out candles on July 30-31. hide photo thumbnails photo by Stefania D’Alessandro/GettyImages.com – July 14, 2011 Read More from the Article Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http%3A//us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/external/omg_rss/rss_omg_en/http___omg_yahoo_com_photos5072/42429725/*http%3A//omg.yahoo.com/photos/celeb-birthdays-july-30-31/5072

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Devils reach agreement with Parise on 1-year deal (AP)

NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils have reached an agreement with high-scoring left wing Zach Parise on a one-year-contract worth $6 million. In making the announcement late Friday, Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said the two sides … Continue reading

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