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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 10:39 am

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)

PayPal Planning To Offer Micropayment Service

PayPal is making it easier for consumers to make micropayments in order to buy low-cost digital goods online. Scott Thompson, PayPal's president, said Thursday that the online payment service plans to roll out ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-13T18:47:37Z)

Million-dollar views, cramped quarters, no lawn to cut: Isolated Maine lighthouse for sale

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The property has a million-dollar view, but the quarters are cramped, the grounds are nothing to brag about and a loud fog horn blares every 10 seconds. For the right price, the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-12T20:50:30Z)

Source: AgBank Exercises Greenshoe in $22 Billion IPO

Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) has fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking the total proceeds from the offer to $22.1 billion, making the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-13T12:28:14Z)

Chicago Bears vs San Diego Chargers Odds 2010 NFL Preseason Week 1

Chicago Bears vs San Diego Chargers Odds 2010 NFL Preseason Week 1: After a two-week holdout, the San Diego Chargers [-3] and Shawne Merriman finally came to an agreement, just in time for their game against ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-08-14T22:21:11Z)

"Expendables" Clobbers Julia Roberts' "Eat Pray Love" To Top Box Office

When you're pitting faded movie stars against each other, apparently quantity counts. Testosterone too, it appears, as Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables will top the weekend box office with an estimated $36 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-15T12:54:29Z)

Lighthouse with million-dollar view for sale

PORTLAND, Maine -- The property has a million-dollar view, but the quarters are cramped, the grounds are nothing to brag about and a loud fog horn blares every 10 seconds. For the right price, the picturesque Ram Island ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

Chuck Greenberg on Rangers' sale: 'We think that great days are ahead'

MINNEAPOLIS – The easiest step in the long, drawn-out sale of the Rangers came Thursday in a hotel ballroom almost 900 miles from Rangers Ballpark. Owners from the 30 major league teams unanimously approved ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-13T05:47:22Z)

AgBank confirms greenshoe as IPO hits record $22.1...

Reuters - Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) said on Sunday it had fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking total proceeds from the offer to $22.1 billion ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-15T12:25:51Z)

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)

Shawne Merriman Ends Holdout, Reports to Chargers Camp

SAN DIEGO -- Shawne Merriman signed his $3,269,000, one-year tender with the San Diego Chargers on Friday, admitting his two-week holdout didn't accomplish anything. The star outside linebacker won't play in ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-14T19:36:32Z)

Dish to Offer Live TV On iPad, iPhone

Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2010) -- Dish Network plans next month to allow subscribers to access their programming on Apple's iPad and iPhone. The satcaster will offer an application that will connect the mobile devices ... (Source: TVPredictions.com 2010-08-06T08:25:59Z)

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)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. SAN FRANCISCO รข€" Walt Disney Co. is ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-14T00:38:22Z)

Dish Network to stream live TV on iPad, Android, other devices

PHILADELPHIA -- Dish subscribers will soon be able to watch live satellite TV on their mobile devices at no extra cost. Dish Network is planning to offer the feature on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry devices ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-06T22:02:02Z)

Box office: 'Expendables' blows up, 'Scott Pilgrim' out of tune, 'Eat Pray Love' has ...

Old-fashioned action proved much more potent at the box office this weekend than modern fanboy fantasy and female self-discovery. Over-the-top shoot-'em-up "The Expendables," directed by and starring Sylvester ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-15T17:12:11Z)

AgBank exercises over-allotment in $22 billion IPO: Sources

SHANGHAI: Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) has fully exercised an over-allotment option for the Shanghai portion of its initial public offering, taking the total proceeds from the offer to $22.1 billion, making the ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-13T11:52:26Z)

PayPal hopes for fans among gamers

SAN FRANCISCO -- PayPal wants to make it easier to buy low-cost digital goods online, such as virtual items in video games. Scott Thompson, the online payment service's president, says PayPal plans to unveil a ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-08-13T09:00:38Z)

Outlets Should Offer Free Statins With Junk Food Say UK Researchers

Imagine this: order a cheeseburger and fries, and pick up a free cholesterol-busting statin tablet along with the other free condiments, that's what a group of UK researchers suggests you should be able to do ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-08-13T08:53:29Z)

Should McDonalds' offer free statins?

Fast food outlets like McDonalds' and Burger King should offer statins to neutralize the elevated risk of heart disease associated with eating cheeseburgers and milkshakes, a new study suggests. The study led by Darrel P ... (Source: Food Consumer 2010-08-14T17:20:32Z)

Bike bought for $5 at yard sale belonged to Floyd Landis

The bicycle at a Kentucky yard sale had two flat tires, broken pedals and carried a $5 price tag. That didn't stop Greg Estes from buying the bike in hopes of flipping it for a small profit. He should get his wish, to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T00:46:43Z)

Chargers' Shawne Merriman signs tender offer

Shawne Merriman is finally with the San Diego Chargers in training camp after signing his one-year tender contract. Merriman, 26, was made a restricted free agent when the Chargers offered him the tender in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-14T04:41:45Z)

MLB Owners Approve Sale Of Texas Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS (August 12, 2010)--Major League Baseball owners Thursday 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 ... (Source: KWTX 2010-08-12T17:08:35Z)

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)

Burger and a statin to go? Or hold that, please?

But a few experts say you might want to ask your server to hold the statin at this point. In a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, scientists from the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-15T14:41:52Z)

Linear Blue Launch New Mobile Web Brand

Linear Blue are thrilled to announce the launch of our new brand - Cortela! Cortela will specialise in bringing your online web presence to a mass mobile market. By utilising the latest technology standards offered ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-15T11:35:45Z)

Rangers report: Inside pitch

The Rangers ' sale process is finally completed. Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Thursday to approve the sale of the Rangers from Tom Hicks to Rangers Baseball Express, the group managed by new chief ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-14T00:16:54Z)

Maine lighthouse with million-dollar view for sale

(AP) — PORTLAND, Maine - The property has a million-dollar view, but the quarters are cramped, the grounds are nothing to brag about and a loud fog horn blares every 10 seconds. For the right price, the ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-12T20:00:23Z)

'The Expendables' Tops Weekend Box Office

(NewsCore) - "The Expendables" topped the U.S. weekend box office, The Wall Street Journal's Speakeasy blog reported Sunday. The Universal film, directed, co-written and starring Sylvester Stallone, with ... (Source: MyFox Atlanta 2010-08-15T16:57:52Z)

Floyd Landis's Custom-Build Leadville 100 Bike Sold In Kentucky For 5 dollars

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: Gather.com 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

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