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Deals of the Hour / August 12, 2010, 10:39 am

AP source: 76ers to hire Rod Thorn as team president

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal isn't expected to be announced until Thursday. The person said on Wednesday night that team president Ed Stefanski will stay on as general manager ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-12T09:59:05Z)

Philadelphia 76ers hire former Nets exec Rod Thorn as president

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as team president. The Sixers also said Thursday that Ed Stefanski will stay as general manager. Stefanski had held both roles since replacing Billy ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-08-12T17:08:35Z)

Barnes & Noble: No agreement with Yucaipa

NEW YORK - Barnes & Noble says it has not reached a settlement with financier Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. after news reports the companies were close to a deal. Burkle, who owns a 19 percent stake in the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-12T17:15:45Z)

Raptors deal Belinelli to Hornets for Wright

TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors have acquired forward Julian Wright from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for guard Marco Belinelli. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Wright averaged 8.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in 68 games ... (Source: NBA 2010-08-12T03:54:01Z)

Dell 'Streak' to finally hit stores

Dell Inc. 's smartphone and tablet computer in one will go on sale Thursday, a little more than a week after officials initially scheduled its release. The "Streak" device comes with a five-inch touch screen ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-11T13:35:02Z)

3 war vets, 1 good leg: Amputees climb Kilimanjaro

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- The three American veterans from three different wars had only one good leg among them. But that didn't stop them from summiting Africa's highest mountain. The three soldiers -- veterans ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-12T17:37:13Z)

Sixers Turn to Thorn

A person familiar with the deal says the 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as their new team president. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal won't be announced until an 11 a.m. presser on ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-12T14:45:25Z)

Marathon Technologies' everRun(R) Promotion Helps Small and Medium Businesses ...

LITTLETON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/11/10 -- Marathon Technologies : today announced its everRun® promotion : for small and medium businesses. The special offer brings Marathon's fault-tolerant software to more ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-11T15:22:24Z)

Dell's Streak tablet to go on sale this week

The Streak is expected to sell for about $300 with an AT&T plan and $550 without. Dell Inc. 's iPad competitor, Streak, is expected to go on sale this week. Round Rock, Texas-based Dell (NYSE:DELL) said the ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-11T13:56:30Z)

Hope seen in U of M treatment for rare skin disease

When Krista Boyd gave birth to her third child, the normal routine of counting the baby's fingers and toes didn't offer much comfort. Her infant son lacked skin on one of his legs. Nine months later, tests ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-11T22:17:35Z)

Barnes & Noble says couldn't reach deal with Burkle

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc ( BKS.N ) said it was unable to reach an agreement to end a rift with billionaire investor Ron Burkle as the top bookselling chain seeks to attract buyers. "Barnes ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Journal highlights stem-cell procedure used on toddler

SACRAMENTO, Calif -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Little Sarah Mooreland died two years ago at just 9 months old, but her parents hope her influence will endure for generations. Lonni and Jay Mooreland moved from ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-12T08:47:30Z)

Heat to sell 10-game mini-plans starting Monday

Still hoping to score Heat ticket packages? The team is putting 10-game mini-plans on sale Monday in AmericanAirlines Arena's endzone balconies, where it didn't sell season tickets last year and which were ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-12T01:16:32Z)

Miami Heat fans can still buy partial season tickets

Still hoping to score Miami Heat season tickets? The team is putting 10-game mini-plans on sale Monday in the end-zone balconies of AmericanAirlines Arena, where the team didn't sell season tickets last year and which ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-08-12T04:15:30Z)

Reports: Barnes & Noble to announce settlement to dodge proxy fight and focus on sale

NEW YORK (AP) — News reports say Barnes & Noble Inc. will soon announce the settlement of a lawsuit filed by investor Ron Burkle so it can avoid a costly proxy fight and concentrate on selling off the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Dell to debut "Streak" smartphone-tablet Thursday

Dell Inc.'s latest gadget will go on sale Thursday. The smartphone and tablet computer combo was originally scheduled to make its debut at the end of July. Priority buyers will be able to purchase a "Streak" on Thursday ... (Source: KVUE 2010-08-11T19:54:25Z)

MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS - Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg on Thursday. The ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-12T17:01:26Z)

International Tower Hill Receives Share Ownership Top-up Notice from AngloGold ...

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/12/10 -- International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. ("ITH" or the "Company") - (TSX: ITH)(NYSE Amex: THM)(FRANKFURT: IW9) is pleased to announce that AngloGold Ashanti (U.S.A ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-12T13:26:41Z)

Fixed Mobile Convergence

LITTLETON, MA, Aug 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Marathon Technologies today announced its everRun(R) promotion for small and medium businesses. The special offer brings Marathon's fault-tolerant ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-11T18:07:02Z)

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Texas Rangers to group led by Hall of Famer ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Major League Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale was ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-12T17:08:35Z)

Maxim Resources Inc. Signs Offer to Purchase With Alberta Oilsands Inc.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug 09, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Maxim Resources Inc., ("Maxim" or the "Company"), (TSX:CA:MXM) (PINK:MXMSD) (FRANKFURT: M5H) is pleased to announce that it has signed an ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-09T13:58:52Z)

Amerigo Announces Q2-2010 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 08/12/10 -- Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG) - Amerigo Resources Ltd. ("Amerigo" or the "Company") reported today results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Mr. Steven Dean ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-12T12:58:03Z)

How you can still buy Miami Heat tickets

Still hoping to score Miami Heat ticket packages? The team is putting 10-game mini-plans on sale Monday in the endzone balconies of AmericanAirlines Arena, where the team didn't sell season tickets last year ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-11T23:00:32Z)

Stem Cell Treatment May Offer Hope Against Fatal Skin Disorder

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A debilitating and usually fatal skin disorder may be treated by bone marrow stem cell transplant, a new study finds. The results may have implications for the treatment of other ... (Source: MSN Health & Fitness 2010-08-11T21:20:19Z)

Continued: MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS - Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg on Thursday. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T17:22:54Z)

Toronto Raptors deal Marco Belinelli to New Orleans Hornets for Julian Wright

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors acquired forward Julian Wright from the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday in exchange for guard Marco Belinelli. The six-foot-eight, 225-pound Wright averaged 8.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-08-11T23:57:48Z)

NBA Capsules: Rockets acquire Lee in 4-team trade

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Larry Bird always said he wouldn't rush the rebuilding of the Indiana Pacers. He stuck to his word, and it paid off. He waited until all the free agency hype died down before delivering ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-12T09:23:18Z)

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