Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 9:40 pm

THIS GARAGE SALE FIND WAS REAL

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 after buying it in Owenton ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-15T03:00:21Z)

Are Dodgers being cost-effective, or just cheap?

But that spring, the team's second under owner Frank McCourt , the Dodgers did not have a first-round selection and spent $2.2 million in the draft. Only the Giants spent less. And in the last two seasons no team has ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-15T01:20:08Z)

FDA Approves New Emergency Contraceptive

On Friday, August 13th, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs approved the sale and use of ulipristal acetate (UPA) or "ella," the brand name for a new form of ... (Source: RH Reality Check 2010-08-15T01:48:46Z)

Microsoft's Xbox Outsells Nintendo's Wii Console, Sony's PlayStation 3

The demand for Xbox 360 bolstered overall sales of hardware 12 percent last month, helping offset the 8 percent decline in software revenue. Photographer: Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg Sales of the Xbox 360 more ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-13T07:41:54Z)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: Review By Yentz

"... I enjoyed my time with it, but much like Inception--I've seen it, and now, I can't imagine investing in it anytime soon..." - Yentz Not having read Bryan lee O'Malley's graphic novelization of the Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: MovieWeb 2010-08-15T02:17:24Z)

NKY Man Finds Bike Worth Thousands In Yard Sale

WLWT.com Greg Estes isn't an avid cyclist or even a professional yard-sale hunter. He just saw a good deal and an opportunity to make a little bit of money. Little did Estes know that the shiny, aluminum mountain bike he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T22:42:39Z)

Exclusive Interview with Scott Pilgrim Director Edgar Wright

SuperHeroHype parent site ComingSoon.net talked exclusively to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World director Edgar Wright in a more than half hour interview that you can read here ! Based on the Bryan Lee O'Malley-created series ... (Source: Superhero Hype! 2010-08-11T16:41:08Z)

Recently released market study: Games Software in France

The games software market consists of the total revenues generated through the sale of console games and PC & Mac games. Console games includes the software that is used in the game console hardware like Nintendo Wii ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

Texas Rangers sale wake-up call for executives

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball and fans are thrilled now that Nolan Ryan's group owns the team. The contentious bankruptcy case is over, the nail-biter of an auction just another ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-15T04:04:47Z)

UPDATE: MLB Owners Approve Sale of Rangers to Nolan Ryan

MINNEAPOLIS - Major League Baseball owners have unanimously 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 formally ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

Recently released market study: Games Software in the United States

The games software market consists of the total revenues generated through the sale of console games and PC & Mac games. Console games includes the software that are used in the game console hardware like Nintendo Wii ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

Owners unanimously approve sale of Rangers to Chuck Greenberg-Nolan Ryan group

Major League Baseball has unanimously approved the sale of the Rangers to a group led by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan at its owners' meetings in Minneapolis. "I am very pleased that Chuck, Nolan and their ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-11T23:57:48Z)

Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim Forgot to Battle One More IESB Critic…..and Maybe the ...

I'm always late to the party. I didn't watch the midnight showing. My geek interest for the movie was lukewarm despite being in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con for the Scott Pilgrim panel and my colleagues raving about ... (Source: IESB.NET 2010-08-14T20:40:58Z)

A charmer, 'Scott Pilgrim' certainly knows how to entertain a crowd (video)

Kerry Hayes/Universal Pictures photo, Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in a scene from "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," which opens here Friday. -Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-14T05:03:14Z)

Blackstone to take Dynergy private in three-way 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 ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-15T03:36:09Z)

Panthers' Stewart gets back on practice field

SPARTANBURG -- C arolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart participated only in position drills and watched most of the team portion of Saturday morning's workout. But for someone who almost never ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-15T04:19:06Z)

Dodgers' rent is higher than other teams

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have talked about creative ways their Chavez Ravine property could generate revenue for ownership. One such deal, a head-scratcher, is already in place: The team has been ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-15T03:36:09Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

FDA approves ella as 5-day-after emergency contraceptive

The Food and Drug Administration approved a controversial new form of emergency contraception Friday that can prevent a pregnancy as many as five days after sex. The decision to allow the sale of the pill, which will be ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-15T02:24:34Z)

Pro-Lifers Blast FDA Approval of 'Abortion Drug' Ella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the sale and use of an "emergency contraceptive" that opponents are calling the new abortion drug. Related Health Care Bill Passes; Pro-Lifers Not ... (Source: Christian Post 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

Panthers' Gross too excited in return

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross blames his penalty-filled preseason debut on over-exuberance. In his first action since breaking his leg in November, the 2008 Pro Bowl ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-15T04:19:06Z)

New Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Clip, Set Video, Cast Interviews, and More

Writer-director Edgar Wright 's ( Hot Fuzz ) latest movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World , opens tomorrow and Universal is making one final marketing push by unleashing a plethora of new promotional videos. Based on the ... (Source: ReelzChannel.com 2010-08-11T23:57:48Z)

Dynegy sale valued at $4.7B

Asset manager Blackstone Group said Friday that 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 2010-08-14T06:14:49Z)

Dawson hits two late FGs; Delhomme sharp in Browns debut

Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Phil Dawson made a pair of field goals with less than two minutes left in the game, as the Cleveland Browns rallied past the Green Bay Packers, 27-24, in the preseason lid ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-15T03:28:59Z)

Scott Pilgrim' Exclusive Interview

Michael Cera, Jason Schwartzman, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead discuss their action-packed comedy Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna ... (Source: Sohood.com 2010-08-11T20:30:12Z)

Dennis Gilbert: Dodgers not for sale

LOS ANGELES -- Dennis Gilbert, the Beverly Hills businessman and former head of Beverly Hills Sports Council, had little to say when asked on Tuesday about rumors he may be in line to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers if Frank ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T02:59:05Z)

Silly Scott Pilgrim' is 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-energy goof-fest ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-13T08:03:22Z)

Dan's Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Universal) Rated PG-13 for stylized violence, sexual content, language and drug references. Starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brandon ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-08-13T18:40:28Z)

Goldman Sachs CEO makes $6.1M on stock options

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: Fresno Bee 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

Quick Interview: Scott Pilgrim's Edgar Wright & Brandon Routh

The second set of interviews for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World from San Francisco writer Marco Cerritos are with director Edgar Wright and actor Brandon Routh . This is Wright's third feature after the cult hits ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-15T00:15:43Z)

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