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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 2:40 am

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)

D-Day: Leafs weighing offers for Tomas Kaberle

Don't mothball those Tomas Kaberle Leaf jerseys just yet. While many observers are counting down Kaberle's final hours as a Leaf, on Saturday Toronto general manager Brian Burke valued the offers he's received for ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-15T04:26:15Z)

GOP governor hopefuls Mark Neumann and Scott Walker cite differences

OCONOMOWOC — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann painted primary rival Scott Walker as a career politician Saturday who is part of a broken system of government. Neumann, a businessman and former ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-15T09:19:44Z)

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)

Walker looks ahead to Barrett in debate with Neumann

Oconomowoc - Republicans Mark Neumann and Scott Walker squared off in their second gubernatorial debate in eight days, and espoused nearly identical conservative positions. But Walker took the forum a step ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-14T22:35:30Z)

'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)

Person familiar with deal tells AP: Redskins bring in new long snapper, veteran James ...

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: KWCH.com 2010-08-15T00:30:02Z)

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)

Background Experience Divides GOP Gubernatorial Candidates

Republican candidates for governor Walker and Neumann square off in their second debate. OCONOMOWOC - During the second Republican gubernatorial debate, Mark Neumann hammered on business experience he contends Scott ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T02:10:15Z)

Health Insurance CEO Pay Jumps

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Data compiled by Health Care For America Now shows chief executives of the 10 largest for-profit health insurance companies took home about $228.1 million in 2009. Here's a look at some of the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Source: Redskins signing long snapper James 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: Washington Examiner 2010-08-15T00:44:21Z)

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)

EBay rolling out eBay Bucks shopping rewards program for all U.S. users

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - EBay Inc. is rolling out its eBay Bucks shopping reward program to all U.S. users of its online marketplace. The program, which had been in a limited "beta" test, gives participants a 2 ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-15T07:25:13Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

LOS ANGELES—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 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-14T00:09:44Z)

Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds snap slumps; Volquez quiets Florida

CINCINNATI -- Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-14T10:39:40Z)

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 2010-08-14T23:39:55Z)

Scott Rolen snaps out of slump as Reds beat Marlins 7-2

CINCINNATI — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

PayPal hopes to simplify micropayments

SAN FRANCISCO -- PayPal wants to make it easier to buy low-cost digital goods online, whether it's a single article on a news website or virtual items in a video game. Scott Thompson, the online payment ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-14T07:47:52Z)

MLB Notebook: Royals send Jose Guillen to Giants

The San Francisco Giants made another move for the stretch run Friday, acquiring veteran outfielder Jose Guillen and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for a player to be named later ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-14T12:05:34Z)

RPT-UPDATE 2-Aetna raises outlook, inks pharmacy deal with CVS

NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - Health insurer Aetna Inc ( AET.N ) raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, as it posted a 42 percent jump in its second-quarter net income and announced a long-term deal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-05T04:09:29Z)

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)

PayPal hopes to make micropayments easier online

SAN FRANCISCO -- PayPal wants to make it easier to buy low-cost digital goods online, whether it's a single article on a news website or virtual items in a video game. Scott Thompson, the online payment ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-13T02:05:28Z)

Cincinnati Reds rebound behind Scott Rolen

Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with 3 hits, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday. Jay Bruce homered and drove in 3 runs, and Joey Votto drove in 2 runs as ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-14T04:56:04Z)

Five possible Kaberle destinations

Who will be first to make a deal? Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke or Vancouver Canucks counterpart Mike Gillis? Both are dangling veteran defencemen and are desperate to make moves. It might be mid-August, but trade ... (Source: Canoe 2010-08-15T00:30:02Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Final Glance: Managed Care companies

NEW YORK - Shares of some top managed care companies were mixed at the close of trading: Aetna rose $.04 or .1 percent, to $28.14. CIGNA fell $.04 or .1 percent, to $33.38. Coventry Healthcare fell $.01 or ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-13T22:00:53Z)

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