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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 3:39 am

Disney Co. selling Miramax Films to investors for $660M

NEW YORK - The Walt Disney Co. is selling Miramax Films to a group of investors for $660 million, marking a new phase for a studio that helped launch the career of Quentin Tarantino and push independent movies ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-07-31T08:04:28Z)

Capps happy for opportunity with contending Twins

Washington Nationals closer Matt Capps delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Washington. Capps picked up the save and the Nationals won 5-3 ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-30T21:41:42Z)

Investors pay Disney $660M for Miramax

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. is selling Miramax Films to a group of investors for $660 million, marking a new phase for a studio that helped push independent movies into the mainstream. The deal announced ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

Oracle Is Accused of Contract Fraud by U.S. Over Government Software Deal

The U.S. filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Oracle Corp. and Oracle America Inc., alleging that Oracle defrauded the U.S. on a General Services Administration software contract that was in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T20:09:50Z)

Allen among top towns

Just one year after making Forbes Magazine's 25 Best Places to Move list, the city of Allen has been ranked 16th in CNN Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" list. Each year, CNN Money Magazine ranks 100 ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-07-31T08:40:16Z)

Twins deal top catching propect to pick up closer Matt Capps from Nationals

In the middle of another tight division race, the Minnesota Twins acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals late Thursday night for prized catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-30T09:45:53Z)

Avis makes $1.3 billion offer for Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty

Avis Budget Group Inc. offered $1.33 billion for Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. late Wednesday afternoon, a bid that tops Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s pending $1.2 billion deal. Parsippany ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-29T02:23:15Z)

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U.S. sues Oracle, alleges software contract fraud

The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it sued Oracle Corp, alleging it defrauded the federal government on a software contract in effect from 1998 to 2006 that involved hundreds of millions of dollars in sales ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T20:24:09Z)

Disney selling Miramax

The deal announced Friday ends speculation that founders Bob and Harvey Weinstein — who lent the names of their parents, Miriam and Max, to the company — could regain control of the studio they launched more than ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-31T03:10:59Z)

Fitch puts Avis on ratings watch

Fitch Ratings said Friday that it has put Avis Budget Group Inc. on ratings watch to due Avis's $1.38 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. Shares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. slipped ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-30T21:34:33Z)

Democrats Urge Rangel to Resign

WASHINGTON | President Barack Obama on Friday called ethics charges against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel "very troubling" and said he hopes the longtime lawmaker can end his career with dignity. Several House Democrats ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-31T09:59:00Z)

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet

The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet is offered with a standard Wacom-enabled 12.1 inch touch screen or, for an extra $125, as a multi-touch enabled version. Other features include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, built-in ... (Source: Tablet PC Reviews 2010-07-30T21:27:23Z)

Matt Capps Trade

Matt Capps Trade – The Washington Nationals traded their closer, Matt Capps, who was an all-star this year, to the Minnesota Twins, who are in the thick of a playoff hunt. They will receive their catching prospect ... (Source: News Spreadit.org 2010-07-31T03:25:18Z)

Sting snatch 15U title in Kansas

Too obstinate to let go and too prideful to settle, the portrait of a champion appeared in many guises Saturday. Miranda Larkin and McKinney Boyd's Marleigh Essler stonewalling shooters at every turn. Newman ... (Source: Allen American 2010-07-31T00:19:11Z)

Oracle Sued by Justice Department

July 30, 2010 – The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that it has filed a complaint against Oracle, accusing the company of defrauding the federal government on a software contract. The DoJ brought the complaint ... (Source: Information Management 2010-07-30T16:55:22Z)

Rams, top pick Bradford agree to $78 million deal

No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma quarterback ... (Source: HuskerExtra.com 2010-07-31T04:36:53Z)

Dollar Thrifty Receives Unsolicited Offer From Avis Budget Group

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today confirmed that it received a letter dated July 28, 2010, from Avis Budget Group ("Avis Budget") outlining an unsolicited proposal to acquire all ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-29T00:57:21Z)

Yankees on verge of acquiring Lance Berkman from Astros

NEW YORK - The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros and expect the deal to be completed today. The deadline for non-waiver trades is today at 4 p.m. New York will ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-07-31T04:08:15Z)

Plano bans the sale and use of K2, a synthetic marijuana

Plano this week became the latest North Texas city to ban the sale and use of K2, a substance that has a similar effect as marijuana. Allen, McKinney and Mansfield already passed similar measures, and Frisco City Council ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-07-29T16:42:14Z)

Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams agree on gigantic contract

Three of the top five picks from the 2010 NFL draft signed their first pro contracts Friday, but there was none bigger -- in terms of both stature and money -- than the one placed in front of Sam Bradford. The ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-07-31T07:21:31Z)

Yankees working to acquire Lance Berkman from Astros

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros and expect the deal to be completed Saturday. New York will send a couple of prospects to the Astros, a baseball ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-31T05:12:40Z)

New York Democrat Charles Rangel says no deal yet in his ethics case

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Democrat Charles Rangel says there's no deal yet to settle his ethics case and avoid a trial on charges of violating standards of conduct. Rangel told reporters outside his office, "Until ... (Source: WQAD 2010-07-29T17:10:52Z)

Rep. Mike Arcuri calls for Rep. Charles Rangel's resignation

WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Arcuri of Utica on Friday became the first Democrat in the New York congressional delegation to call for Rep. Charles Rangel's resignation. With the fall elections approaching, a ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-07-31T09:01:44Z)

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Houston Astros Continue Fire Sale Trade Lance Berkman To The Yankees

Various media sources are reporting the New York Yankees have acquired Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros to be their DH. This is clearly in reaction to the Phillies acquiring Roy Oswalt as they don't want to look ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T01:02:08Z)

Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies from Houston Astros: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T22:24:39Z)

Philadelphia now armed after Roy Oswalt deal

W ith the trade deadline set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Philadelphia Phillies made the boldest move yet, getting right-hander Roy Oswalt and about $11 million from the Houston Astros for pitcher J.A. Happ and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-31T05:41:18Z)

Sam Bradford agrees to record deal with Rams

ST. LOUIS — No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-31T06:02:47Z)

Oswalt approves deal, Astros trade ace to Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There's a new Roy in town — and he's an ace, too. Three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt gave his OK to a trade from Houston to Philadelphia on Thursday, becoming the latest star pitcher to ... (Source: TheInterMountain.com 2010-07-31T04:58:21Z)

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