Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 4:39 am

Judge approves sale of Times Bulletin to Delphos Herald

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - A federal bankruptcy court on Thursday approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current President and Chief ... (Source: Times-Bulletin 2010-07-30T06:32:36Z)

GM to sell electric Chevy Volt for $41,000

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, GM will ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-07-28T17:04:54Z)

GM Hikes Production Capacity for Volt

Detroit, MI -- General Motors says it's boosting boost production capacity for its new Chevrolet Volt due to strong public interest in the electric car that goes on sale later this year. GM said Friday it will maintain a ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-07-30T18:49:54Z)

Juan Manuel Marquez dominates Juan Diaz to keep lightweight belts

LAS VEGAS — Although Juan Manuel Marquez's right eye was swollen nearly shut, he kept it focused on his one remaining goal — a third fight with Manny Pacquiao. Marquez didn't exactly make himself more ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-01T06:08:45Z)

Juan Manuel Marquez dominates Juan Diaz to keep lightweight title

Las Vegas -- Juan Manuel Marquez earned a masterful unanimous decision over Juan Diaz on Saturday night, picking apart his younger opponent to retain his WBA and WBO lightweight titles. Marquez captivated the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-01T06:08:45Z)

Brown insiders get court OK to take back chain in bankruptcy auction

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A federal bankruptcy court Thursday approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current President and Chief ... (Source: Bellefontaine Examiner 2010-07-31T18:41:34Z)

Minneapolis / Bridge memorial site now in doubt

A long-planned site for a memorial to victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse is in doubt. The city has been raising funds for a memorial at Gold Medal Park, near the Mississippi River on the eastern fringe ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-31T04:22:34Z)

Boeing, Airbus Rack Up Billions at Air Show Sale

(AP) Boeing Co. and European arch rival Airbus racked up billions of dollars worth of aircraft sales at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, raising hopes that the aviation industry has touched the ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-19T20:00:13Z)

Boeing, Airbus cash in at air show

Boeing Co. and European arch rival Airbus racked up billions of dollars worth of aircraft sales at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, on Monday, raising hopes that the aviation ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-07-20T17:50:11Z)

Paterson Signs Ban On Baby Bottle Chemical

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York has become the latest state to ban the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups and other children's products containing the controversial chemical bisphenol A, or BPA. Gov. David Paterson ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-01T01:58:13Z)

Pak skipper voices DRS doubts

NOTTINGHAM, 31 JULY: Pakistan captain Salman Butt defended his side doing without the controversial Decision Review System during a batting collapse in the first Test against England, by saying the technology on offer ... (Source: Statesman 2010-08-01T10:26:27Z)

Bombardier, governor unveiling details of expansion at Learjet plant in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Bombardier Aerospace is preparing to release details of an agreement with the state that officials contend will secure Wichita as the home of the Learjet. Gov. Mark Parkinson planned to be in ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-07-30T08:55:46Z)

Boxing Preview: Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz 2

17 months after Juan Manuel Marquez defeated Juan Diaz for the WBA and WBO lightweight titles, the pair go at it once again as they square off tonight at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas. Both boxers are coming off ... (Source: SaddoBoxing.com 2010-07-31T20:00:18Z)

Winston-Salem hopes to land Caterpillar plant, 500 jobs

WINSTON-SALEM — North Carolina hopes it will host a new plant planned by heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. that will employ about 500 employees and contract workers. Gov. Beverly Perdue is ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-30T16:41:03Z)

Mexican star Rafael Marquez released from deal with Barcelona; could join Thierry ...

FILE-This June 11, 2010 file photo shows South Africa's Steven Pienaar, right, being tackled by Mexico's Rafael Marquez, left, during the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-01T05:32:58Z)

Orders pick up at British air show

FARNBOROUGH, England — Boeing Co. and European arch rival Airbus racked up billions of dollars worth of aircraft sales at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, raising hopes that the aviation ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-07-20T08:31:50Z)

It's official: North Carolina wins Caterpillar plant

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- North Carolina will host a new plant planned by heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. that will employ more than 500 employees and contract workers. North Carolina's U.S. Sens ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-07-30T17:45:29Z)

BOXING: Marquez dominates, keeps lightweight belts

Juan Manuel Marquez earned a masterful unanimous decision over Juan Diaz on Saturday in Las Vegas, picking apart his younger opponent to retain his WBA and WBO lightweight titles. Although Juan Manuel Marquez ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-01T07:48:58Z)

Bombardier to build Learjet 85 in Kansas as it expands facilities, adds jobs

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Bombardier Aerospace will build its new midsize Learjet 85 in Wichita, investing $600 million to expand its facilities and adding hundreds jobs in exchange for millions in bond financing ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Caterpillar picks Winston-Salem for equipment plant, 500 jobs

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) - North Carolina will host a new plant planned by heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. that will employ more than 500 employees and contract workers. North Carolina's U.S. Sens ... (Source: Fayetteville Observer 2010-07-30T18:35:35Z)

Governor announces agreement

Associated Press - Bombardier Aerospace is preparing to release details of an agreement with the state that officials contend will secure Wichita as the home of the Learjet. Gov. Mark Parkinson planned to be ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2010-07-30T11:33:15Z)

Bridge Collapse Memorial

MINNEAPOLIS - A long-planned site for a memorial to victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse is in doubt. The city has been raising funds for a memorial at Gold Medal Park, near the Mississippi River on the eastern ... (Source: FOX 9 News 2010-07-31T17:22:49Z)

Soccer Capsules: Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to N.Y.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Marquez was released Saturday from the final two seasons of his contract with Barcelona, a move that allowed the 31-year-old Mexican defender to join former teammate Thierry ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-01T10:55:05Z)

NY governor signs ban on chemical BPA in baby bottles

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York has become the latest state to ban the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups and other children's products containing the controversial chemical bisphenol A, or BPA. Gov. David ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T22:44:56Z)

Judge OKs sale of Blue Ash-based newspaper chain

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Dorothy Eisenberg ruled that a newly formed Brown Media Corp. could purchase the majority of the chain for $22.4 million. She also approved the purchase of two of Brown's Ohio ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-31T05:48:28Z)

Site for 2007 bridge collapse memorial may change

MINNEAPOLIS — A long-planned site for a memorial to victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse is in doubt. The city has been raising funds for a memorial at Gold Medal Park, near the Mississippi River on ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2010-07-31T07:21:31Z)

Chevy Volt: GM hikes electric car's production capacity

DETROIT — General Motors said Friday that it is boosting production capacity for its new Chevrolet Volt due to strong public interest in the electric car that goes on sale this year. GM will now have a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

Paterson Signs Ban on Chemical BPA in Baby Bottles

New York has become the latest state to ban the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups and other children's products containing the controversial chemical bisphenol A, or BPA. New York Gov. David Paterson vetoes ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-07-31T23:06:25Z)

Salman Butt voices DRS doubts

NOTTINGHAM: Pakistan captain Salman Butt defended his side doing without the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), during a batting collapse in the first Test against England, by saying the technology on offer was ... (Source: Pakistan News Service 2010-08-01T06:30:14Z)

Pakistan's Butt voices DRS doubts

Pakistan captain Salman Butt defended his side doing without the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), during a batting collapse in the first Test against England, by saying the technology on offer was "not a ... (Source: Dreamcricket 2010-07-31T05:48:28Z)

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