Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 2:12 am

PRO BASEBALL: Texas Rangers for sale — Wanna buy a major league team? Got $500M?

FORT WORTH — Got half a billion dollars? The Texas Rangers are set to go on the auction block next week after an unexpected snag in the team's bankruptcy plans. Don't call your banker just yet. Major League ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-07-07T02:13:33Z)

CAE Signs New Training Solutions Contracts Worth C$55 Mln - Update

(RTTNews) - Aviation-training equipment and services provider CAE Inc. (CAE: News ,CAE.TO: News ) Tuesday said that it was awarded new training solutions contracts worth C$55 million with Bombardier, ATR, Vietnam Airlines, and a U.S.-based legacy airline. The contracts include the sale of 4 full ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-06T14:46:21Z)

Singer arrested in crash

The BBC says George Michael was arrested Sunday after police responded to reports that a car had crashed into a building in north London. Metropolitan Police say only that they arrested a man in his 40s early Sunday on ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-07T07:42:50Z)

TheSpec.com - Entertainment_Wire - James Patterson has 1M in e-book sales; publisher says he's 1st to hit milestone

NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices like Kindle and the iPad. The big seller, by far, is the most ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-06T21:34:22Z)

New York Knicks, Amar'e Stoudemire should go to Akron to give LeBron James a 3rd ...

Are you planning on tuning in at 9 p.m. Thursday to see LeBron James announce his future NBA team? Of course. Wouldn't miss it for the world. Probably. The Knicks still have a shot. Maybe. But this hour-long special is a ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-07T08:32:56Z)

CAE Awarded C$55M in Training Solutions Contracts With Bombardier, ATR, Vietnam Airlines, and a U.S.-Based Legacy Airline

MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- 07/06/10 -- (NYSE: CAE)(TSX: CAE) - CAE today announced that it was awarded C$55 million at list prices in new training solutions contracts with Bombardier, ATR, Vietnam Airlines, and a U.S.-based legacy airline. The contracts include the sale of four full-flight simulator (FFS ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-06T12:37:30Z)

Amar'e Stoudemire has stage to himself as LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade remain silent

And on the sixth day of NBA free agency, the players rested. Their vocal cords, we mean. And not a day too soon. If you didn't know any better, you would have thought that Monday was Final Four Monday, the only day of the season when all NBA arenas are dark. OK, Amar'e Stoudemire did meet with the ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-06T13:49:05Z)

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 ... (Source: Altoona Mirror 2010-07-07T03:25:08Z)

People: Lohan sent to jail for violating probation

A judge on Tuesday sentenced Lindsay Lohan to 90 days in jail and an inpatient rehab program after finding the actress had violated the terms of her probation in a 2007 drug case. Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel issued ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-07T04:43:52Z)

James Patterson has 1M in e-book sales; publisher says he's 1st to hit milestone

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices like Kindle and the iPad. The big seller ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T02:49:20Z)

Utah's gun permit popular with nonresidents

James Roe, a 64-year-old computer consultant from rural Pennsylvania, spent a recent Saturday in a Pittsburgh suburb learning about riflings, hangfires and powder charges. The gun safety class was for people seeking a ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-07-06T20:22:48Z)

Europe's Private Equity Queen Readies Axa for Shopping Spree

Dominique Senequier is different. It's not because she's a woman who built one of Europe's largest private equity firms from France, a country more famous for fashion than for finance. Rather, it's because she ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-07T07:21:21Z)

For gun owners, a permit from Utah is a hot ticket

James Roe, a 64-year-old computer consultant from rural Pennsylvania, spent a recent Saturday in a Pittsburgh suburb learning about riflings, hangfires and powder charges. The gun safety class was for people seeking a concealed-firearm permit in Utah, some 1,500 miles away. Never mind that Roe has ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-07-06T10:57:17Z)

CAE Awarded C$55M in Training Solutions Contracts With Bombardier, ATR, Vietnam Airlines, and a U.S.-Based

MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 07/06/10 -- (NYSE: CAE)(TSX: CAE) - CAE today announced that it was awarded C$55 million at list prices in new training solutions contracts with Bombardier, ATR, Vietnam Airlines, and a U.S.-based legacy airline. The contracts include the sale of four full-flight ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-06T12:51:49Z)

Utah permit a hot ticket for firearm owners

James Roe, a 64-year-old computer consultant from rural Pennsylvania, spent a recent Saturday in a Pittsburgh suburb learning about riflings, hangfires and powder charges. The gun-safety class was for people seeking a concealed-firearm permit in Utah, some 1,500 miles away. Never mind that Roe has ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-06T02:14:44Z)

Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to Jail

Lindsay Lohan was just sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating her probation in her DUI case, followed by a 90-day inpatient rehab program. Judge Marsha Revel sentenced LiLo after an incredulous prosecutor, Danette ... (Source: TMZ.com 2010-07-07T07:28:31Z)

Tattle: Lindsay Lohan gets 90 days in the clink

L INDSAY LOHAN may have finally gotten her wake-up call. Unfortunately, it did not come from the front desk at the Chateau Marmont - it came from a ticked-off judge. So, soon Lindsay will be hanging with real mean girls ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-07T06:59:53Z)

George Michael arrested in London after car crash

LONDON (AP) — British media reports say George Michael has been arrested after a car crash in London. The BBC says the 47-year-old singer was arrested Sunday after police responded to reports that a car had crashed ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-07-07T05:12:30Z)

LiLo's Lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, Couldn't Stop Lindsay Lohan Jail Sentence..

The Lindsay Lohan jail sentence announced today may not have surprised anyone who has been following the case of the wayward young starlet, but rest assured, LiLo herself was shocked . As Judge Marsha N. Revel read the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-07T08:04:18Z)

Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 90 days in jail and 90 days in-patient rehab

Today marked the day that Lindsay Lohan would have to pay the price for her missteps in the court system. Judge Marsha Revel left no mercy in the court room upon sentencing. Lindsay who made a desperate plea for freedom ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-07T08:25:47Z)

Report: Singer George Michael arrested, on bail after car crash in London

LONDON (AP) — British media reports say George Michael has been arrested after a car crash in London. The BBC says the 47-year-old singer was arrested Sunday after police responded to reports that a car had crashed ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-07T06:59:53Z)

Ho hum: Europe wins World Cup

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Same old, same old. The World Cup champions will be European. Either Dutch, Spanish or German, to be precise. Hang on a second, the old continent hogging the summit of world football, haven't ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-07T05:48:18Z)

UPDATE 1-Shell, Exxon launch German gas storage sale-sources

AMSTERDAM, June 30 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell ( RDSa.L ) and Exxon Mobil ( XOM.N ) have launched the sale of their German gas storage business, which could fetch up to 1 billion euros ($1.22 billion), several people ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

NBA free agency roundup: LeBron James to announce decision Thursday on ESPN

Sources told ESPN.com that representatives for James contacted the network about the special. James' representatives requested that they be allowed to sell sponsorship for the one-hour special, with the proceeds going ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-07T08:40:06Z)

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)

Lindsay Lohan Still a Hot Commodity in Movie Biz

Movie makers are waiting patiently for Lindsay Lohan to serve her 90-day prison sentence, followed by a 90-day stint in rehab. Matthew Wilder , the writer and director of 'Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story,' told the ... (Source: TheInsider.com 2010-07-07T08:40:06Z)

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan (L) cries next to her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley as she is sentenced to 90 days in jail by Judge Marsha Revel during her hearing at the Beverly Hills Courthouse. The actress, 24, also was ordered to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-07T07:49:59Z)

James Patterson tops 1 million e-book sales

NEW YORK, N.Y. - James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices like Kindle and the iPad. The big seller, by far, is the most ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-07-06T19:32:41Z)

Michael Lohan Reacts to Lindsay Lohan's Jail Sentence

Entertainment Tonight. Lindsay Lohan's estranged father Michael Lohan was unsettled by the 90-day jail sentence bestowed upon his daughter on Tuesday. He hustled over to "Larry King Live" directly from the day-long court ... (Source: MSN 2010-07-07T07:07:02Z)

'Daily Show' women defend its diversity

New York -- Women of "The Daily Show" are refuting blogosphere complaints about the show's lack of gender diversity. In an open letter posted Tuesday on the "Daily Show" website, 32 women who work on the Comedy Central ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-07T07:49:59Z)

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