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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 3:40 am

Movie Review: Tim Burton's 'Alice In Wonderland'

Mia Wasikowska as Alice in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" Photo: Disney Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" is a visually dazzling film but that's about it! Apart from a delightful performance from Helena ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-02T04:27:21Z)

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)

Disney - Disney's Profits Soar 40 Percent

The combination of Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2 and Alice in Wonderland 3D lifted Walt Disney Co.'s third-quarter profits 40 percent, according to the company's quarterly earnings report, beating analysts' forecasts by a wide ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

Auction offers pieces of country for conservation

ROYALTON — For $275, you can bid to adopt a purebred ram from Fat Rooster Farm and help its owners for a day during lambing season. For $1,375, you can bid on helping create habitat for the chestnut-sided warbler and ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-08-15T01:48:46Z)

Who Is Scott Pilgrim? Edgar Wright's Answer Kicks Off 'Scott Pilgrim' Week On MTV!

For more than two years now, we've been singing the praises of " Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World ," director Edgar Wright's soon-to-hit-theaters adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's wildly popular comic book series ... (Source: MTV.com 2010-08-09T16:07:43Z)

'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)

Bidders buy into a concept at Vermont landscape auction

RANDOLPH CENTER — At most auctions June Sidman has been to, she'd walk away with a painting or other item she bid on. Saturday's was not like most auctions. Sidman walked away with a concept — and a ... (Source: Burlington Free Press 2010-08-14T23:47:05Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Movie Review: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World'

In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Michael Cera, left, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are shown in a scene from "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World". (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Kerry Hayes ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-15T09:26:54Z)

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)

Simpson Thacher Reps Blackstone In $4.7B Dynegy Deal

Law360, New York (August 13, 2010) -- Investment firm Blackstone Group LP has reached a deal to acquire energy company Dynegy Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $4.7 billion that includes the assumption of the ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-13T18:33:18Z)

'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)

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

MOVIE REVIEW-Title: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"-Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin-Director: Edgar Wright-Rating: PG-13-Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-15T06:20:47Z)

Auction to offer pieces of country for conservation

ROYALTON -- For $275, you can bid to adopt a purebred ram from Fat Rooster Farm and help its owners for a day during lambing season. For $1,375, you can bid on helping create habitat for the chestnut-sided ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-14T03:08:42Z)

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)

Texas Rangers sale a clear wake-up call to other U.S. 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: Times-Argus 2010-08-15T09:12:35Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Blue Jays-Angels Preview

After signing a lengthy contract extension Saturday, Ricky Romero will try to reward the Toronto Blue Jays by winning for the first time in his native Los Angeles. Romero also will try to earn his third ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-15T05:37:50Z)

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)

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)

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)

Dynegy shares soar 60 percent on deal to be taken private by Blackstone for $542.7 ...

New York-based Blackstone is taking on more than $4 billion in Dynegy debt as well, bringing the deal's total value to $4.7 billion. Dynegy said its shareholders will receive $4.50 per share in cash for its nearly 120.6 ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-08-14T09:42:24Z)

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)

Disney to Keep Pushing Movie Release Windows

Despite the down economy Disney profits soared 40% in the third quarter to $1.3 billion on $10 billion in revenue. A significant portion of that growth came from Disney's film division which posted a 30% ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-08-10T22:18:46Z)

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