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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 1:39 am

IBM to buy Unica, another ad company

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 to meet its customers' growing demand for targeted advertising ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-14T07:40:43Z)

Jacqueline Kennedy relative to plead guilty

ASHLAND — Local resident James Auchincloss, half brother of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, is expected to plead guilty next week to two felony counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse as part of a plea deal ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-08-14T08:59:27Z)

"Toy Story 3" highest-grossing animated film ever

LOS ANGELES — "Toy Story 3" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-15T06:56:35Z)

'Toy Story 3' is highest-grossing animated film

LOS ANGELES – "Toy Story 3" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed more than $ ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-15T07:46:41Z)

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)

'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. Van Natta, also a former chief revenue ... (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-08-15T01:41:37Z)

Jays give Ricky Romero five-year, $30 million deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex ... (Source: YES Network 2010-08-14T22:56:58Z)

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)

Jackie Kennedy's half-brother to plead guilty in child porn case

Grants Pass, Ore. -- Oregon prosecutors said Friday that James Auchincloss -- who as a boy carried the wedding train of his half sister Jackie up the aisle as she married John F. Kennedy -- will plead guilty ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-14T19:15:04Z)

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)

Brazilian Ramires joins Chelsea from Benfica

LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Brazil midfielder Ramires signed a four-year deal with Premier League champions Chelsea on Friday, the west London club said. The 23-year-old, who helped Benfica win the Portuguese title last ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-13T18:33:18Z)

To box office infinity and beyond: 'Toy Story 3' breaks animated film record

The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed more than $920 million at box offices worldwide since opening June 18, according to ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-15T07:32:22Z)

Former MySpace Chief Van Natta Joins Zynga

Former Facebook and MySpace executive Owen Van Natta has joined online gaming giant Zynga, which produces FarmVille and Mafia Wars. Van Natta will serve as executive vice president of business operations, reporting to ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-13T22:51:00Z)

Asset manager takes Dynegy private

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. Asset manager ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-14T07:40:43Z)

Source: Redskins signing long snapper James Dearth

WASHINGTON (AP) - A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the Washington Redskins have reached a deal with veteran long-snapper James Dearth. The person told the AP on Saturday on ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-14T23:47:05Z)

Benfica negotiates sale of Ramires to Chelsea

(AP) — LISBON, Portugal - Benfica says it is in negotiations to sell Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Chelsea. The Eagles said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange that the two clubs are working on a deal but ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-04T16:49:27Z)

Auchincloss to plead guilty to sex abuse felonies in plea deal

GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Oregon prosecutors say James Auchincloss, half-brother of the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, will plead guilty next week to child pornography charges. Jackson County Deputy District Attorney David ... (Source: NWCN 2010-08-14T23:11:17Z)

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)

Jays extend Romero's contract five years

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Romero's deal ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-14T22:06:52Z)

Bike sold for $5 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: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T16:23:16Z)

Redskins, veteran Dearth agree

The Washington Redskins have reached a deal with veteran long-snapper James Dearth and will announce the signing today, according to an Associated Press report. Nick Sundberg has been the only long snapper at ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-15T06:35:06Z)

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)

Chelsea sign Ramires from Benfica

LONDON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- English Premier League champions Chelsea signed Brazil midfielder Ramires from Benfica on Friday. The fee was said to be around 17 million pounds (20 million euros). The 23-year-old Ramires ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

Texas Rangers sale a wake-up call to leagues

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 victory ... (Source: Daily Times 2010-08-15T07:03:44Z)

Jays give Romero 5-year, $30M deal

ANAHEIM, Calif.(AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. Romero is the second player to be locked up long-term by rookie general manager Alex ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-14T23:39:55Z)

Redskins reach deal with long snapper Dearth

WASHINGTON -- A person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press that the Washington Redskins have reached a deal with veteran long-snapper James Dearth . The person told the AP on Saturday on condition of ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-15T00:01:24Z)

Rangers sale a wake-up call to leagues

FORT WORTH, Texas(AP) 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 ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-14T16:30:25Z)

'FarmVille' maker Zynga hires ex-MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as business operations ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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. Van Natta, also a former ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-14T00:16:54Z)

IBM to buy Unica for $480 million

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 to meet its customers' growing demand for targeted ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-15T06:13:38Z)

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)

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