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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 12:39 pm

Elvis Week hits its stride as buyout talks heat up

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 ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-13T07:56:13Z)

NBA nixes Isiah Thomas deal Knicks

T here was enough huffing and puffing (and, look out!, common sense), that in the end, Isiah Thomas was prevented from receiving a paycheck from his former employer, James Dolan. That doesn't mean the two won't still gab ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-08-09T23:53:01Z)

Royals send ex-Mariner Jose Guillen to Giants

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-13T17:43:12Z)

Scott Pilgrim,' from great to get-me-outta-here

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' is energetic goof-fest For a film that's almost entirely substance-free, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is surprisingly enjoyable. Director Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead," "Hot ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-13T06:08:50Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (TheStreet) -- Barrick Gold ( Symbol : ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around 1:15 ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

Broken pipe blamed for Nevada gold mine accident that leaves 2 miners missing, feared ...

RENO, Nev. - A spokesman for a gold mine where rescuers are searching for two miners says crews have made progress on how to safely access the men and hope to reach them today. Rescuers were searching for a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-13T18:11:50Z)

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

FILE - This Aug. 5, 2010, file photo shows Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan smilingduring a news conference, in Arlington, Tex. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

Royals Trade Outfielder Jose Guillen to Giants

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-13T19:16:15Z)

Luxurious Pampering Awaits in Sydney Harbour With New Hotel Deal Eat Well, Stay Spoiled and

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/10/10 -- From world-famous icons such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, to the golden sands of Bondi Beach, Sydney is a melting pot of cultural ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-10T15:30:45Z)

Justin Bieber Tops Concert Axe Poll

Teen sensation Justin Bieber has received an unlikely honour - he has topped a list of the most bizarre concert cancellations. The Baby hitmaker's show in Sydney, Australia in April was axed by police over ... (Source: Teen Music 2010-08-13T16:10:08Z)

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)

Dynegy to be acquired by Blackstone Group for $542.7 million plus debt; stock soars ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dynegy Inc. says it plans to be acquired by the Blackstone Group for $542.7 million. Including the assumption of debt, the companies value the deal at $4.7 billion. Dynegy said Friday its ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

Barnes & Noble says it was unable to reach an agreement with financier Ron Burkle's ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

Isiah Thomas Withdraws From Role as Consultant with NBA's New York Knicks

Isiah Thomas won't return to the New York Knicks as a consultant amid questions about whether his appointment would violate National Basketball Association rules because he is a college basketball coach ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-12T10:49:12Z)

Scott Pilgrim' a few exes too long

Like an animatronic kitten that won't leave you alone, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" wins its audience over on adorable persistence. Based on the graphic-novel series by Bryan Lee O'Malley, it's a movie that ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-13T12:42:33Z)

Dos Santos linked with Milan

According to reports in Italy, Milan are set to offer Dutchman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in a proposed swap deal that would take the 21-year-old to the San Siro. Dos Santos, who had an impressive World Cup for Mexico, has ... (Source: East Anglian Daily Times 2010-08-02T14:21:29Z)

Townhall News MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers

Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg have no more courtrooms to enter, no more briefs to file, no more bidding wars to win. At long last, their pursuit of the Texas Rangers is over, and both are breathing big sighs ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-13T07:13:16Z)

Burkle Launches Barnes & Noble Proxy Fight as Talks Collapse

Activist investor Ron Burkle has fired the first shot in a proxy battle for the future of Barnes & Noble Inc., the country's largest bookstore chain. In a regulatory filing late Thursday, Burkle put forward ... (Source: Los Angeles Business Journal 2010-08-13T16:53:05Z)

Inbound, US Tourism on the Rise…But it's Not Who You Think

Skyscanner reveals some changing trends in inbound-travel to the USA. Russians love the USA; Mexico holds its position pre –and post- Arizona's immigration law frenzy. We are seeing more and more interest in the US ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-08-13T07:06:06Z)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' a cinematic mash-up

At the age of 22, Scott Pilgrim is living an aimless life. He's jobless, lives in a dump of a basement apartment with a gay roommate who would prefer more privacy and is dating a girl from a Catholic high ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-13T08:03:22Z)

Psychic finds body - but not the right one

SYDNEY - An Aboriginal elder in Australia who said she had a psychic vision of where to find a missing 6-year-old went to the wooded location outside Sydney and instead found the dismembered torso of an older ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-13T17:50:21Z)

Barnes & Noble says no agreement with Yucaipa

Barnes & Noble said Thursday 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: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T22:23:33Z)

Blackstone Group dismantles Dynegy, shares soar in buyout

(AXcess News) Washington - Blackstone Group is dismantling Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) through a buyout to take the energy provider private in a deal valued at $4.7 billion. When the news reached the marketplace, DYN shares ... (Source: Axcess News 2010-08-13T15:12:52Z)

Elvis Presley Enterprises on sale again

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, thousands of Elvis fans have descended on ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-13T10:48:01Z)

Knicks name Isiah consultant; NBA reviewing deal

The Knicks have named Isiah Thomas a part-time consultant to the team but he will keep his job as head coach of Florida International. Thomas, fired by the Knicks in 2008 after embarrassments on and off the court, was ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-06T22:02:02Z)

Dynegy Goes Private for $4.7B In Blackstone Deal

The Blackstone Group said today it would take power company Dynegy private in a deal valued at $4.7 billion, including debt. Blackstone will pay $4.50 in cash for each outstanding share of Dynegy , a 62% ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-13T16:45:56Z)

Mlb Owners Approve Sale of Texas Rangers, Bba

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Major League Baseball owners today 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: WCBD 2010-08-13T05:04:25Z)

Giants get Jose Guillen from Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals have traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal Friday ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-13T17:50:21Z)

2 missing miners feared dead at Barrick gold mine

RENO — Two missing miners were feared to be dead in an accident Thursday at an underground gold mine that has seen three fatalities over the past 11 years. Barrick Gold Corp. has not confirmed any deaths at the Meikle ... (Source: Lahontan Valley News 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

M&A Navigator: Deal pipeline - 12 August

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The following is a list a of deals covered in detail by M&A Navigator this week: - BELGIAN RAJAPACK BUYS PACKAGING FIRM FESTAPACK Belgian logistic packaging company ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-13T09:57:54Z)

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