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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 9:40 pm

Rescuers closing in on missing miners

RENO (AP) - Rescuers were closing in Friday on two miners at the Meikle mine where a pipe had broken loose from a wall and severely damaged a cage that was lowering the pair into a shaft. Crews were close to the men ... (Source: Elko Daily Free Press 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

Phils' frantic finish deals Dodgers deja blues

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies cannot speak for Jonathan Broxton. They cannot read his mind. They just know the results. They know that Carlos Ruiz crushed a double to left-center field in the bottom of the ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-08-13T23:26:47Z)

Devo announced for Asheville's Moogfest in October

ASHEVILLE – Moogfest has just announced that electronic superstar band Devo has been added to its debut musical celebration Oct. 29-31 in Asheville. Also announced this morning were the groups the Disco ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-13T20:49:18Z)

Last ties to Zephyrs gone from Astros roster

With the major league trading deadline providing many deals this past weekend, three deals signaled the end of the last vestiges of ties to the golden era of minor league baseball affiliations in New Orleans. Beginning ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-08-02T02:47:08Z)

Moss Landing power plant to be sold to NRG Energy under three-way deal

New York-based Blackstone is taking on more than $4 billion in Dynegy debt as well, bringing the deal's total value to $4.7 billion. Dynegy said its shareholders will receive $4.50 per share in cash for its ... (Source: Thecalifornian.com 2010-08-13T16:17:18Z)

Phillies Rally in 9th to Beat Dodgers

Carlos Ruiz 's game-winning two-run double in the ninth inning capped a frantic rally to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9 on Thursday night. Ruiz's shot bounced off the left ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-08-13T19:44:53Z)

See what's happening around Terrebonne, Lafourche

Tickets are on sale for Disney's "Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve." Performances are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Tickets cost $12.50 each ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

Gitmo detainee to avoid solitary in plea deal

Lieutenant Colonel Jon Jackson, Pentagon-appointed defense lawyer for Canadian citizen Omar Khadr, speaks to reporters at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. Khadr, 23, is due to stand trial for war crimes ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-10T00:21:39Z)

Texas Rangers sale finalized

The sale of the Texas Rangers was finalized Aug. 12, when the ownership group headed by attorney Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan received unanimous approval from Major League Baseball owners at their joint quarterly ... (Source: Fort Worth Business Press 2010-08-13T18:33:18Z)

Guantanimo War-Crimes Trial Delayed Due To Attorney's Illness

Guantanamo Bay Navel Base, Cuba -- A defense official at Guantanamo Bay says the war-crimes trial of Canadian Omar Khadr will be delayed at least 30 days due to an attorney's illness. Pentagon-appointed attorney Jon ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-13T19:16:15Z)

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)

Khadr trial delayed after lawyer collapses

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Canadian-born terror suspect Omar Khadr 's trial will be delayed 30 days as his defense attorney seeks treatment after collapsing in court, officials said. U.S. Army Lt ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-13T20:13:31Z)

Dynegy, operator of Newburgh power plants, to be sold

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: Times Herald-Record 2010-08-14T03:37:20Z)

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)

Disney's 'Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve' tickets are now on sale

Tickets for the Houma showings of Disney's "Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve" are currently on sale at the Civic Center Box Office, open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-04T20:17:02Z)

Stocks Decline After CPI, Retail Sales

[ BAC Loading... ( ) ] led advancers. U.S. retail sales rose in July but the gains were mostly in auto and gasoline station sales, providing little reason to think the retail picture had changed ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-13T13:46:58Z)

Lenders on lookout for short-sale fraud

Mortgage data aggregator CoreLogic is inviting lenders to join a consortium-based service it says will allow members to monitor properties involved in short sales for evidence of subsequent fraudulent flipping ... (Source: Inman.com 2010-08-11T16:41:08Z)

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)

Royals send Jose Guillen to Giants, who enter big weekend series against Padres

The Giants acquired Guillen on Friday and also receive cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for a player to be named. "We didn't acquire him to be on the bench," said manager Bruce Bochy ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-14T02:25:45Z)

Zephyrs, Marlins extend deal

METAIRIE — The New Orleans Zephyrs and Florida Marlins have agreed to a two-year extension of their player development contract, running through the end of the 2012 season. The Marlins will continue to provide the ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-13T16:10:08Z)

Gov't proposes to curb home developer fees

he government is proposing to stop developers in most instances from collecting fees on the sale of homes they no longer own. The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Thursday it is zeroing in on the practice after ... (Source: Daily Business Review 2010-08-13T17:57:31Z)

Notebook: Suspension of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto a break for Florida ...

CINCINNATI — The Florida Marlins caught a break when Cincinnati Reds starter Johnny Cueto decided not to appeal his seven-game suspension stemming from Tuesday's benches-clearing fight between the Reds and St. Louis ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

Los Angeles Dodgers (59-56) at Atlanta Braves (66-48), 7:35 p.m.

Coming off a devastating loss that dealt a serious blow to their postseason chances, the Los Angeles Dodgers will need to bounce back quickly when they head to Turner Field tonight for the first of four ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-14T04:13:07Z)

Broken pipe blamed for Nevada gold mine accident that leaves 2 miners in shaft

RENO, Nev. - Rescuers were closing in Friday on two miners in a Nevada gold mine where a pipe had broken loose from a wall and severely damaged a cage that was lowering the pair into a shaft. Crews were close ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-14T03:01:32Z)

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)

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)

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)

U.S. proposes end to private transfer fees

The government is proposing to stop developers in most instances from collecting fees on the sale of houses they no longer own. The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Thursday that it is zeroing in on the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-13T04:57:15Z)

Texas Rangers Judge Approves Sale of Team to Nolan Ryan Group

Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The Texas Rangers won court approval to sell the Major League Baseball team to a group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and attorney Chuck Greenberg for $593 million. U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-05T20:44:29Z)

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)

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