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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 4:40 am

Cycling star's old bike found at yard sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

Twitter & Tweetmeme Ink Deal For Tweet Button

Twitter and Tweetmeme have announced that they will collaborate for a Twitter button that will allow Tweetmeme to access the huge database of the social networking website. Tweetmeme, the UK based service is the ... (Source: indiaserver.com 2010-08-13T10:48:01Z)

Unica Shares Double On Deal With IBM

SAN FRANCISCO -- Unica Corp. shares soared 118% to $20.78 Friday after International Business Machines Corp. said it will pay $480 million, or $21 a share, to acquire the tech-advertising firm. The all-cash ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

It's worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You will believe that Michael Cera can kick some serious butt. Seriously. The wispy ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-08-14T06:07:39Z)

DEALTALK-Blackstone's Dynegy scoop unlikely copied

NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP's ( BX.N ) deal to buy Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) is an unusually structured buyout that would give it control of the power company without having to refinance or ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-14T10:11:02Z)

Allscripts and Eclipsys stockholders OK purchase

(AP) — Shareholders of Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc. and Eclipsys Corp. have approved Allscripts' $1.3 billion acquisition of Eclipsys, the companies said Friday. The health care information technology ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-08-13T17:36:02Z)

Blackstone strikes Dynegy deal, sells plants to NRG

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm Blackstone Group Friday struck a deal to buy power producer Dynegy Inc for $543 million in cash and sell some of the company's best assets to NRG Energy in the latest ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-13T20:34:59Z)

Allscripts and Eclipsys Stockholders Approve Merger

CHICAGO and ATLANTA , Aug. 13 -- Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDRX) (Allscripts), the leading provider of clinical software, information and connectivity solutions for physicians, and ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-13T16:02:59Z)

IBM to buy marketing services company Unica for $480 million as it expands ad ...

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ IBM Corp. said Friday that it has agreed to buy the marketing services company Unica Corp. in a $480 million deal that would give IBM more tools ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-14T08:59:27Z)

Wisconsin won't enforce new campaign issue ad rules

MADISON — The board that regulates Wisconsin elections agreed Tuesday not to enforce new rules regulating political issue ads under a deal reached with two groups that brought a lawsuit. The Government ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-11T09:24:29Z)

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 2010-08-14T10:11:02Z)

$5 bike once belonged to Floyd Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-14T10:46:50Z)

With $480m deal for Unica, Big Blue continues its big push in Bay State

IBM Corp. is building its portfolio of marketing software by purchasing Unica Corp. of Waltham for $480 million. The giant computer hardware, software, and services firm has been in a buying mood for years ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-14T09:28:05Z)

MLB Capsules: Royals send Jose Guillen to Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants found a new regular right fielder for the stretch run: well-traveled veteran Jose Guillen. The Giants acquired Guillen on Friday and also receive cash ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-14T10:32:31Z)

Gov. Accountability Board Won't Enforce New Campaign Laws

The board that regulates Wisconsin elections agreed Tuesday not to enforce new rules regulating political issue ads under a deal reached with two groups that brought a federal lawsuit. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The board ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T11:47:39Z)

Capitals Re-Sign Eric Belanger, Have Deal for Defenseman in Works

Something big is brewing the Washington, and it isn't the one-year, $1.85 million deal for center Eric Belanger. It's believed the team is withholding announcement of Belanger's signing with it works out a trade ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-14T03:01:32Z)

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)

Wis. agrees not to enforce new campaign rules

The board that regulates Wisconsin elections agreed Tuesday not to enforce new rules regulating political issue ads under a deal reached with two groups that brought a federal lawsuit. The Government Accountability Board ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-10T23:23:11Z)

Film Review: Ambition, Ingenuity Win Fight of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

CHICAGO – Working from the graphic novels by Brian Lee O'Malley, Edgar Wright and Michael Cera deliver one of the most unique films of the year in the comedy/romance/comedy/video-game/pop-art/action/musical "Scott ... (Source: HollywoodChicago.com 2010-08-14T02:25:45Z)

IBM to acquire Unica for $480 million

Armonk, N.Y.—IBM Corp. continued to push into the marketing automation and consulting arena, announcing today it will acquire marketing management software company Unica Corp. for $480 million. Unica, based in Waltham ... (Source: BtoB Magazine 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

Twitter Tweet Button Launches with TweetMeme Blessing

Twitter Aug. 12 introduced its much anticipated Tweet Button for Websites to install and let users share links directly from the Web page they're viewing. When users click the Tweet Button, a Tweet box will appear ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-13T19:37:44Z)

Tweet Button Pulls Twitter Followers To Web Sites

Twitter has rolled out a Tweet Button for web sites a la Facebook's Like button. So if you see something cool on a web site, you can press the Tweet Button to send the link to your followers without the cut-and-paste ... (Source: Enterprise Security Today 2010-08-14T07:04:55Z)

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 2010-08-14T04:27:26Z)

Odd news: Valuable bike sold for $5

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's ... (Source: Herald and News 2010-08-14T07:47:52Z)

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 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

Leafs Want Top Talent If They Decide To Deal Kaberle

Toronto, ON, Canada (AHN) - Defenseman Tomas Kaberle will remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, at least for now, general manager Brian Burke told a local radio station Friday. Burke told Toronto sports radio station Fan ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-13T23:41:06Z)

IBM comprará Unica en 480 millones

IBM Corp. llegó a un acuerdo para comprar la compañía de servicios financieros Unica Corp., en un acuerdo por 480 millones de dólares, informó el viernes la gigante de alta tecnología. El acuerdo daría a IBM más ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-14T03:58:48Z)

Leafs' Kaberle Trade Rumors Grow Hotter as No-trade Clause Resumption Nears

There are two major stories to watch this weekend in the NHL: Ilya Kovalchuk's contract status and Tomas Kaberle's trade situation. It's likely we'll see a resolution to Kaberle before Monday. Here's why: Maple Leafs GM ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-14T05:10:23Z)

Allscripts and Eclipsys shareholders approve deal

NEW YORK — Shareholders of Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc. and Eclipsys Corp. have approved Allscripts' $1.3 billion acquisition of Eclipsys, the companies said Friday. The health care information ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-13T21:10:47Z)

Royals Send Guillen to Giants

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, hours before the Giants ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-08-14T04:13:07Z)

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