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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 10:41 pm

Blackstone taking Dynegy private

Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private in a three-way deal that will see Dynegy also sell four power plants - including one in Oakland - to NRG ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-14T05:10:23Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. ( TheStreet ) -- Barrick Gold ( ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

Mercury-Liberty Preview

Tempers flared amid Cappie Pondexter 's return to Phoenix last month, and the New York Liberty star's ejection helped turn a narrow deficit into a blowout loss to her former team. Things couldn't be going much ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-14T04:20:17Z)

GM Stock Sale Near

A person familiar with the matter says General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes the plan to sell shares to the public. The person says the company planned to file on Friday but delayed the ... (Source: WILX-TV 2010-08-13T18:40:28Z)

Crews turn to remote cameras in Nevada mine recovery mission

The two-day recovery mission at a mine near the northeastern Nevada town of Carlin continues Friday evening as crews are now turning to remote cameras to try to get to two missing miners. Rescuers are closing in on the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T01:49:57Z)

49ers Announce Roster Changes

The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that they have signed WR Bobby Guillory to a two-year contract and have waived WR Scott Long. The team also announced that LB Scott McKillop has been waived/injured. LB Martail ... (Source: SF 2010-08-12T02:35:17Z)

Pondexter, Liberty Too Much For Dream

(AP) ATLANTA (AP) - Cappie Pondexter scored 31 points to lead the New York Liberty to a 90-83 win over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night. With the win, New York (18-11) moved one game ahead of Atlanta (18-13 ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

Blackstone agrees to buy utility firm Dynegy

(AP) - Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private in a three-way deal that will see Dynegy also sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. New York-based Blackstone ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-08-13T19:59:12Z)

Elvis Week hits stride as buyout talks heat up

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-13T21:17:56Z)

Absentee Balmer says he will return to 49ers

As the 49ers ran out of patience with Kentwan Balmer's absence, the player said Wednesday that he plans to return to the team as soon as his personal matter is resolved. The third-year defensive end missed ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-08-12T03:46:52Z)

Some Harrah's shares to be traded publicly

Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has signed an initial agreement with a company headed by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to develop and operate casinos in Cincinnati and Cleveland. The ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-12T22:09:14Z)

Judge questions plea deal for War Machine

Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. SAN DIEGO — A San Diego judge postponed a sentencing hearing Thursday for a former mixed-martial arts championship fighter, saying his behavior inside and outside the ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-08-12T23:13:40Z)

Jets, Revis' agents clear the air, will continue to negotiate deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The negotiations between the New York Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis are moving behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and-forth ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-14T02:04:16Z)

Dynegy's shares rally on Blackstone buyout deal

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Dynegy Inc. agreed Friday to be purchased by Blackstone Group in a deal valued at $4.7 billion including assumption of debt. Blackstone in turn is selling four Dynegy electrical power plants to ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-13T17:00:15Z)

NO 'KNOCKS' FOR HBO SHOW

CORTLAND - The feedback from the Jets after seeing themselves glorified in the first episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks" series was positive. "I thought it was entertaining," coach Rex Ryan said yesterday. "We have ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-14T02:40:04Z)

Dynergy's shares rally on Blackstone buyout deal

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Dynegy Inc. agreed Friday to be purchased by Blackstone Group in a deal valued at $4.7 billion including the assumption of debt, with the buyer also setting the terms of a deal to sell power ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-13T13:54:08Z)

AP Source: GM likely to file papers next week for public stock offering; sale date ...

DETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the matter says General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes the plan to sell shares to the public. The person says the company planned to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T18:04:40Z)

Harrah's may manage Ohio casinos

CINCINNATI -- Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has signed an initial agreement with a company headed by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to develop and operate casinos in Cincinnati and Cleveland. The ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-13T01:01:02Z)

WNBA Capsules

WASHINGTON (AP) - Katie Smith's 3-pointer with 43.5 seconds left helped the Washington Mystics earn a 61-58 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night. Lindsey Harding led the Mystics (18-12) with 15 points and Smith ... (Source: Blueridgenow.com 2010-08-14T03:08:42Z)

Dynegy shares soar 60 percent on deal to be taken private by Blackstone for $542.7 ...

NEW YORK — Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private in a three-way deal that will see Dynegy also sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. New York-based ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-14T03:01:32Z)

People,Places and Things

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the "American Idol" television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises , is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-13T08:32:00Z)

Ready for some Rex-pletives: 'Hard Knocks' doesn't pull punches at Jets camp

Yeah, didn't think so. New York Jets coach Rex Ryan on the other hand? He's a walking quote machine perfect for premium TV. The Jets barreled onto the "Hard Knocks" stage this week as HBO had hoped, full ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-13T22:15:12Z)

REGION: Blackstone makes another big buy

Blackstone Group may gain another property in the region following its announcement Friday that it is paying $542.7 million to take Dynegy Inc. private. In a three-way deal, Dynegy said it plans to sell four ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-14T01:57:07Z)

Harrah's to manage Ohio casinos in proposed deal

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Texas Rangers to group led by Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. England coach Capello says Beckham too old to play for national team. CINCINNATI (AP) - Las Vegas-based Harrah's ... (Source: KCBD 2010-08-13T17:28:53Z)

Source: GM plans IPO

General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes its plan to sell shares to the public, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The Detroit automaker had planned to file the ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-08-14T05:03:14Z)

Presley business enterprises for sale?

The owners of Elvis Presley's likeness and image are considering offers to sell their licencing rights, as the annual Elvis Presley Week got under way in Memphis. CKx Inc, the current owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises ... (Source: Digital Spy 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

Judge refuses to honor War Machines plea deal in PB bar fight

Mixed martial arts fighter War Machine's next battle may be in a San Diego courtroom, as a judge Thursday refused to honor a plea agreement that would have sent him to jail for a year for assaulting a ... (Source: La Jolla 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Rescuers close to northeast Nevada miners

Crews were close to the men inside the Meikle mine in northern Nevada and still hoped to reach them by the day's end, said Lou Schack, a spokesman for Barrick Gold of North America. The pipe had apparently ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

Absence no big deal, San Francisco 49ers' Kentwan Balmer says

As the 49ers ran out of patience with Kentwan Balmer's absence, the player said Wednesday that he plans to return to the team as soon as his personal matter is resolved. The third-year defensive end missed ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-12T03:25:23Z)

CA judge seeks harsher sentence for Ex-UFC fighter

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego judge says he is not inclined to honor a plea deal for former Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor War Machine and thinks the case calls for state prison. Judge David Danielsen was ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-13T20:20:41Z)

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