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Deals of the Hour / July 6, 2010, 1:11 pm

Texas Rangers agree to hold auction for team sale; Nolan Ryan's group says its bid still best

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next week for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-06T15:00:40Z)

Push for law to make cold meds prescription only

An Indiana law aimed at curbing methamphetamine production already restricts the sale of some over-the-counter cold medicine used to make meth. Now there's a growing push for a stronger law that would make ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T16:40:53Z)

BP: No plans to issue shares

BP (BP) this morning said it has no plans to issue shares, easing some investors' fears of stock dilution and sending shares to their highest level in two weeks. There are "no current plans to issue new equity," a BP ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-07-06T19:39:51Z)

Some want law making some cold medicine prescription only

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana law aimed at curbing methamphetamine production already restricts the sale of some over-the-counter cold medicine used to make meth. Now there's a growing push for a stronger law that would make pseudoephedrine available only by a doctor's prescription. The ... (Source: WKRC 2010-07-06T14:46:21Z)

Art from Princess Diana's family homes to go on the block

Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday. The three auctions feature items which once belonged at Althorp House, the ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-06T17:16:41Z)

Texas Rangers to hold auction for team's sale

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next month for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by former Curve owner and Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and ... (Source: Altoona Mirror 2010-07-06T05:20:51Z)

Mall locations, cafes, easy return boxes pop up as libraries focus on convenience

DALLAS — People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-06T13:13:18Z)

President Felipe Calderón condemned 'cowardly attack'

Traders sold Mexico's peso heavily as TV images showed the bodies of Rodolfo Torre, 46, and four aides from the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, which holds power in Tamaulipas, lying on a highway ... (Source: Buenos Aires Herald 2010-06-29T01:18:37Z)

Sam's Club initiates business lending

U.S. discount retailer Sam's Club said Tuesday it would initiate a lending program for small business owners who are struggling to find credit elsewhere. The retailer, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., with 47 million members, said 15 percent of its business members indicated in a November survey ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-07-06T14:46:21Z)

How a Possible Cedric Benson Suspension Affects The Bengals' Offense

On Tuesday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson was arrested and charged with assault from an incident that occurred last month in Austin, Texas. According to Tony Plohetski and Kevin Robbins of Statesman.com ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

Sam's Club Testing Small-Business Loan Program

Sam's Club, the discount warehouse chain owned by Wal-Mart ( WMT ), may begin offering loans to small businesses. Sam's Club and Superior Financial Group are testing an online program to offer loans of $5,000 to $25,000 to qualified members, Sam's Club said in a statement . Only 50% of small ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-07-06T19:18:22Z)

Why the Patriots should be keeping an eye on Cedric Benson's arrest…

Cedric Benson was arrested on Tuesday in Austin for an alleged incident that apparently happened on May 30 . The Bengals running back was booked in Travis County jail on a charge of misdemeanor assault and was released ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-30T14:03:22Z)

Texas Rangers agree to hold auction for team sale

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers plan to hold an auction next week for the team's sale in hopes of getting the bankruptcy plan approved, according to a court motion filed Monday. The team, which had a pending sale to a group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-06T15:07:50Z)

Brian Leonard is the new Riggins

Bengals running back Cedric Benson may be suspended for his latest arrest in Texas leaving the door open to the likes of Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard. Some players are saying that Leonard reminds them of John Riggins, the Hall of Fame back that played for the Jets and Redskins. Leonard's rugged ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-07-06T18:42:35Z)

Libraries branching out to malls

DALLAS — People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-07-06T14:17:43Z)

Looking for a loan? Try Wal-Mart.

Sam's Club will work with a finance company to offer loans to small businesses, the company said today. The division of Wal-Mart is trying again after Wal-Mart applied for a bank charter a few years ago and was rejected. The charter would have allowed Wal-Mart to make loans and take deposits. The ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-07-06T18:35:25Z)

Jam Made from Princess Diana's Hair Up for Sale

Diana, the Princess of Wales during her visit to Leicester in this May 27, 1997 file photo, to formally open The Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and Arts. The Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris Sunday August 31, 1997, along with her friend, Dodi Al Fayed, and their driver. (AP ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-05T13:43:07Z)

Spain sells euro6 billion in 10-year bonds

Fincance Ministry spokesman Juan Frances Escudero said "demand was very high. There was a lot of interest from investors at home and abroad." He said the issue Tuesday was priced at mid-swaps plus 195 basis points and demand rose to euro13 billion. Spanish financial daily Cinco Dias said the sale ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-06T15:57:56Z)

BP Gains as Drilling Advances, Share Sale Ruled Out

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc rose for a second day after drilling for the relief well that will kill off the Gulf of Mexico oil spill advanced ahead of schedule and the company said it has no plans to sell new shares to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-06T16:05:06Z)

Columbia closes sale of progesterone related assets and 11.2M shares to Watson

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) announced today that it has closed the sale of its progesterone related assets and 11.2 million shares of common stock to Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI) (the "Watson ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-07-06T12:01:43Z)

Art, antiques, carriages from family homes of Diana, Princess of Wales, to be ...

LONDON - Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday. The three auctions feature items which once belonged at Althorp ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-06T15:36:28Z)

Spain sells €6 billion in 10-year bonds

Fincance Ministry spokesman Juan Frances Escudero said "demand was very high. There was a lot of interest from investors at home and abroad." He said the issue Tuesday was priced at mid-swaps plus 195 basis points and demand rose to €13 billion. Spanish financial daily Cinco Dias said the sale ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-06T15:57:56Z)

Calderon's Party Unseats Opposition PRI in Three Mexican State Elections

Allies of Mexican President Felipe Calderon did better than polls had forecast in gubernatorial elections yesterday, halting the main opposition party's momentum before presidential elections are held in 2012. An ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

Push under way to make some cold medicine Rx only

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana law aimed at curbing methamphetamine production already restricts the sale of some over-the-counter cold medicine used to make meth. Now there's a growing push for a stronger law ... (Source: Palladium-Item 2010-07-06T14:24:53Z)

Mexicans' faith in party system waning

President Felipe Calderon's party is weak, the left is in collapse and the Institutional Revolutionary Party that is on a tentative path to recapture the presidency it held for 71 years was shown to be vulnerable. Drug ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-06T08:48:26Z)

Hash Over: SMU Foodjects, Dollar Day at Lone Star Park, Free Appetizers at Ferrari's, and More

​ Who wants to celebrate Spanish culture and gastronomy during the month of July? The Meadows Museum at SMU will be presenting "Foodjects: Design and the New Cuisine in Spain" from Tuesday, July 6, to Monday, July 26. A collaboration of Spanish designers and chefs will display more than 100 ... (Source: Dallas Observer (blog) 2010-07-06T18:28:16Z)

Libraries focus on convenience with mall locations

People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city library's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-06T13:06:08Z)

Columbia Laboratories Completes Sale of Progesterone Assets to Watson Pharmaceuticals

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) announced today that it has closed the sale of its progesterone related assets and 11.2 million shares of common stock to Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI) (the "Watson ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-06T11:11:36Z)

Columbia Laboratories' sale of progesterone related assets to Watson receives stockholder approval

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) announced that in a special meeting of stockholders held this morning, stockholders approved the sale of substantially all of Columbia's progesterone related assets to Watson ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-07-02T05:39:55Z)

BP Gains as Drilling Nears Completion, Share Sale Ruled Out

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc rose for a second day after drilling for the relief well that will kill off the Gulf of Mexico oil spill advanced ahead of schedule and the company said it has no plans to sell new shares to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-06T14:46:21Z)

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