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Deals of the Hour / July 27, 2010, 10:39 pm

Target Corp. spending company money on candidates

Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its Minneapolis headquarters that the ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-27T17:34:43Z)

Target Corp. donating company money to candidates, mostly Emmer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The discount retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor ... (Source: Crookston Daily Times 2010-07-28T03:43:10Z)

$45 Garage Sale Buy of Ansel Andams Negatives Worth $200 Million

(CBS) -- A Beverly Hills, Calif., art appraiser has estimated that 65 glass negatives a painter bought at a garage sale a decade ago for $45 were taken by famous photographer Ansel Adams and are worth around $200 ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-07-27T18:10:31Z)

Diego Maradona's Tenure as Argentina Soccer Coach Ends on Rift Over Staff

Diego Maradona 's tenure as Argentina coach ended yesterday when the country's soccer association decided against renewing his contract because he wasn't prepared to accept changes to his staff. The Argentine ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T03:14:32Z)

Diego Maradona is out as manager of Argentina | Soccer

Soccer Maradona's contract won't be renewed: Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, was given the boot as manager of Argentina before he could resign. The Argentine Football Association, which ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-28T05:01:55Z)

Box office: 'Inception' opens big; 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' fails to cast a spell

A risky bet on an original and sophisticated adult thriller paid off at the box office this weekend, while an attempt to create a new franchise flopped. "Inception," which was marketed in large part on the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-18T16:40:58Z)

Bratz are back: New dolls to hit shelves next month

NEW YORK - New Bratz dolls are heading to stores after a federal court overturned a ruling that their maker, MGA Entertainment, had to turn over the brand to Mattel Inc. Two new lines of the doe-eyed dolls ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-27T02:18:28Z)

Target Corp. defends Minn. political donation

By MARTIGA LOHN Associated Press Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Target Corp. Tuesday defended the use of its new freedom to spend money on political campaigns as employees and gay organizations criticized a $150,000 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T04:47:36Z)

$200 Million Ansel Adams Negatives Bought for $45 at Garage Sale

Ten years ago, Rick Norsigian purchased negatives at a Fresno garage sale for $45. It turns out those negatives were the work of noted photographer Ansel Adams , and they're actually worth $200 million. AP ... (Source: SFist 2010-07-28T03:14:32Z)

Weekend Box Office: Inception Launches Strong, Sorcerer's Apprentice Flops

Proving yet again that originality does not breed contempt at the box office, Christopher Nolan's Inception scored a strong opening weekend with $60 million, while Disney uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer ... (Source: Indie Wire (blog) 2010-07-18T15:43:42Z)

Adams negatives revealed? Fresno man makes his case

LOS ANGELES A wall painter for the Fresno school district who bought a cache of antique glass-plate photographic negatives at a garage sale 10 years ago laid out his case Tuesday that they were created by ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-07-28T05:01:55Z)

Google eyes more US gov't deals for online apps

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range of government agencies after winning a prized security clearance. The sales push announced ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T17:20:24Z)

Ansel Adams negatives found at yard sale valued at $200 million

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A trove of old glass negatives bought at a garage sale for $45 have been authenticated as the lost work of famed nature photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 million, an ... (Source: LIVE AUCTIONEERS 2010-07-27T21:45:16Z)

Google eyes more government deals for online apps

Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range of government agencies after winning a prized security clearance. Story Created: Jul 27, 2010 at 9:12 AM PDT ... (Source: Bakersfield Now 2010-07-28T03:50:20Z)

FirstService Strengthens its Market Leading Position in Residential Property ...

TORONTO, July 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstService Corporation (Nasdaq:FSRV; TSX:FSV and FSV.PR.U) today announced it has increased the size and breadth of its market leading residential property management business ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T04:47:36Z)

Diego Maradona out as coach as Argentina's soccer coach

Diego Maradona was given the boot as Argentina's soccer coach before he could resign. His stint as coach of the Albiceleste ended far less successfully than his time as a player with the national team. The ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-28T03:57:29Z)

Mattel loses Bratz lawsuit

NEW YORK — New Bratz dolls are heading to stores after a federal court overturned a ruling that their maker, MGA Entertainment, had to turn over the brand to Mattel Inc. Two new lines of the doe-eyed dolls ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-07-28T03:14:32Z)

Lost And Found: Yard Sale Ansel Adams

Cheers, Rick Norsigian, you are the luckiest man alive. The Associated Press (and others) just reported that after a six-month examination, a team of experts has authenticated a batch of found Ansel Adams ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-28T00:29:54Z)

GM, Nissan compete for best deal on electric car

Just over a decade ago, electric cars were expensive niche vehicles for gadget lovers and celebrities. Now, Nissan and General Motors are competing to sell the most affordable electric car to middle-class ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-27T22:13:54Z)

GM sets $41,000 price for electric Chevy Volt

DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-27T22:06:44Z)

MGM Resorts International sells its land under Atlantic City's Borgata for $73 ...

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — MGM Resorts International has sold its land under Atlantic City 's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers about 11 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T23:11:10Z)

Electric cars soon market ready

DETROIT -- General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-28T04:04:39Z)

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL SELLS LAND UNDER BORGATA IN $73 MILLION DEAL

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-- MGM Resorts International has sold its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers just over 11 acres and ... (Source: NBC40.NET 2010-07-28T02:53:04Z)

Google eyes government deals

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range of government agencies after winning a prized security clearance. The sales push ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-07-27T19:07:47Z)

MGM Resorts International Announces Sale of Atlantic City Land Leased to Borgata to ...

LAS VEGAS, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today that it has recently reached an agreement to sell four long-term ground leases and their respective underlying ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-27T21:59:35Z)

Modestly dressed Bratz dolls going on sale soon

New Bratz dolls are heading to stores after a federal court overturned a ruling that MGA Entertainment, parent of Little Tikes Co. of Hudson, had to turn over the brand to competitor Mattel Inc. Two new lines ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-27T06:29:00Z)

Christopher Nolan's Inception Opens Strong in IMAX(R) Theatres

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX - News ) (TSX: IMX - News ), Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures today announced that Inception , written and directed by Christopher ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-20T23:26:37Z)

Ansel Adams garage sale photos worth USD200m

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – An American collector has become an overnight multimillionaire after a set of 65 glass negatives he picked up at a garage sale turned out to be genuine Ansel Adams works, he and his ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T04:54:45Z)

Christopher Nolan's Inception to Cross $20 Million in Worldwide Gross Box Office ...

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX), Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures today announced that Inception, written and directed by Christopher Nolan ("The Dark ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T11:43:58Z)

New Movie Friday: Inception! The Sorcerer's Apprentice! Watch the Trailers!

'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' ( Rated PG for fantasy action violence, some mild rude humor, and brief language, 121 min ). Nicolas Cage could use some good buzz, since some of his recent films haven't scored at the box ... (Source: TV.com 2010-07-16T20:03:46Z)

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