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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 8:40 am

'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' full of punch

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 Fuzz") and a big cast deliver a high ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

Burkle launches proxy fight for Barnes & Noble after Delaware judge backs poison pill

NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire Ron Burkle launched a proxy fight for book seller Barnes & Noble Inc. on Thursday after a Delaware judge rejected his bid to overturn the company's poison pill limiting a ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-13T11:09:29Z)

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)

California 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 ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-13T14:51:24Z)

Darrelle Revis-Jets talks head behind doors

T he negotiations between the New York Jets [ team stats ] and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis are going behind closed doors. No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and-forth. The Jets and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-13T05:18:44Z)

Harrah's interest in Cleveland, Cincinnati casinos isn't surprising

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. needs Ohio as much as the gambling interests in the state need the company. That's the gist of this Wall Street Journal story, which says Harrah's is making a bet on Cleveland and Cincinnati ... (Source: Crain's Cleveland Business 2010-08-13T14:29:55Z)

Libya says Palestinians freed in deal for Israeli

The son of Libya's leader says part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Seif al-Islam Gadhafi told reporters Thursday that the Israeli-Tunisian ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-12T19:46:04Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis getting deal by Week 1

CORTLAND, N.Y. Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Several Palestinian prisoners exchanged for 1 Israeli

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi , The son of Libya's leader said Thursday that part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Gadhafi told reporters ... (Source: Ya Libnan 2010-08-13T05:25:53Z)

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)

Harrah's, Rock Gaming form deal to operate Cleveland, Cincinnati casinos

Rock Gaming, LLC, and Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. have an agreement in principle to jointly develop and operate downtown casinos in both Cleveland and Cincinnati. They also are looking to finalize a ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-12T16:54:16Z)

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 ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-13T13:54:08Z)

Sound Off: Scott Pilgrim vs the World - What Did You Think?

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's here, it's finally here, after so many years of waiting! Edgar Wright's epicly epic adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved comic book series Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-13T14:58:33Z)

IBM to acquire Unica for $480M

International Business Machine Corp. has agreed to acquire Massachusetts-based Unica Corp. in a cash deal worth about $480 million. According to officials, IBM (NYSE:IBM) plans to pay $21 per share for all ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-08-13T14:37:05Z)

Blackstone taking Dynegy private for $542.7M

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 is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-13T14:51:24Z)

IBM buys Unica for $480 million

IBM (IBM) is buying marketing software company Unica (UNCA) for $480 million, as the tech giant ramps up its enterprise software efforts. Unica's software is used to streamline and automate firms' marketing processes ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

Avnet To Acquire itX In $69.2M Deal

PHOENIX (AP) — Electronic parts and computer products distributor Avnet Inc. said Friday it will acquire itX Group Ltd., an Australian distributor of software, hardware and services in an all-cash deal valued at $69.2 ... (Source: nddist.com 2010-08-13T14:58:33Z)

Blackstone buying Dynegy in $4.7 billion deal

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: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

CA judge seeks harsher sentence for Ex-UFC fighter

SAN DIEGO (AP) - 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: Big Hollywood 2010-08-13T05:40:12Z)

Avnet acquires itX for $77.5 million

Avnet Technology Solutions (Australia) will acquire value-added distributor of software, hardware and services, itX Group Limited (itX), in an all cash merger valued at $77.5 million through a scheme of arrangement under ... (Source: ARNnet 2010-08-13T10:55:10Z)

Deal has reply for White House

On Wednesday, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs was asked about Deal's call last year for President Obama to produce his birth certificate to prove he was born in the United States. Deal said he was simply ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-08-13T05:40:12Z)

Deal Brushes Off White House Criticism

(WSB Radio/AP) -- Georgia's newly minted Republican gubernatorial nominee Nathan Deal called White House comments on ethics allegations against him ``unusual.'' On Wednesday, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-08-13T07:06:06Z)

Libya says deal to free jailed Israeli photographer involved release of Palestinian ...

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The son of Libya's leader says part of a deal to free a jailed Israeli photographer involved the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel . Seif al-Islam Gadhafi told reporters ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-12T19:46:04Z)

How Two 'Scott Pilgrim' Evil Ex's Stayed True To The Comic (And What They Added)

"Scott Pilgrim" Vs. The World " is officially in theaters here in the U.S., meaning the wait is over for everyone eagerly anticipating Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's popular comic book ... (Source: MTV.com 2010-08-13T14:51:24Z)

White House refuses to clarify Deal remark

Nathan Deal said Thursday that he doesn't know if the White House plans to become involved in his bid to be the next governor of Georgia. Deal, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, said he just heard about comments made ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-13T10:55:10Z)

Darrelle Revis, Jets will keep talk "confidential"

No more finger pointing through the media, and no more public back-and-forth. The Jets and Revis' agents, Neil Schwartz and Jonathan Feinsod, issued a joint statement Thursday — a cease-fire of sorts ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-13T04:07:09Z)

Avnet (AVT) Announces $69.2M Acquisition of itX Group Ltd

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of itX Group Limited (itX), an Australian value-added distributor of software, hardware ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-13T10:55:10Z)

International Business Machines Corp. to Buy Unica Corp. in $480M Cash Deal (IBM,UNCA ...

International Business Machines Corp. ( NYSE:IBM ) officials announced Friday that the company will purchase Unica Corp. ( NASDAQ:UNCA ) for $480 million in cash, or $21 per share. "Unica will expand IBM's ability to ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-08-13T13:04:01Z)

Gambling giant Harrah's to run Cleveland, Cincinnati casinos

CINCINNATI -- Harrah's Entertainment will run and become part-owner of Cincinnati's and Cleveland's downtown casinos. The Las Vegas gambling giant signed an initial agreement with owner Detroit-based Rock ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-13T10:40:51Z)

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)

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