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Deals of the Hour / August 15, 2010, 4:39 pm

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO

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: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-14T00:24:03Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

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 chief ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-14T00:09:44Z)

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)

1992 Dream Team inducted; Bird zings 60′s squad

The legendary 1992 Dream Team was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame in the 2010 class that also includes two of the members of that team – Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen – whom were also ... (Source: GlobalPost 2010-08-15T19:21:02Z)

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)

Stallone's 'Expendables' seizes No. 1 spot with $35-million debut

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not quite expendable yet at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted the 1980s-style action romp "The Expendables" to a No. 1 debut with $35 ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-15T20:54:06Z)

Summer Camp Music Video takes Milwaukee by storm!

An summer camp held in South Milwaukee, WI is starting to get alot of attention around Milwaukee County. Kyle Olson's Summer Entertainment Camp is a camp that was held this summer during the last 2 weeks of ... (Source: SouthMilwaukeeNOW 2010-08-14T02:04:16Z)

AgBank confirms greenshoe as IPO hits record $22.1 billion

SHANGHAI (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 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-15T12:04:23Z)

Milwaukee/NARI Members Offer Ideas on How Decks and Patios Enhance Outdoor Living for Area ...

With summer in full swing, homeowners are spending more time outdoors at home and many families are taking "stay-cations." Creating a convenient and valuable outdoor leisure area is one way to enhance that ... (Source: Wauwatosa Now 2010-08-13T21:46:34Z)

Shootings outside Buffalo, NY, restaurant kill 4, including newlywed, and wound 4 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – and wounded four others, a prosecutor told a newspaper. Keith Johnson, 25, of Buffalo, was charged with four counts of second-degree murder in the shootings outside City Grill early Saturday, but Erie ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-15T12:25:51Z)

Vilsack receives a bad rap

WASHINGTON — Over the years, reporters learn that there are a relative handful of the public officials with whom we deal who can be counted on to expand our understanding of events. These are the men and ... (Source: Leaf Chronicle 2010-08-15T10:02:41Z)

Red Sox Live Blog: RBI Drag Bunt Helps Rangers Chase Daisuke Matsuzaka

5:13 p.m.: On a scorching day unlike any he has likely pitched in before, Daisuke Matsuzaka throws more pitches (116) than he has in any start since May 22, 2008. The cracks start to show in the seventh and he ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-15T21:15:34Z)

Tom Vilsack in context

Over the years, reporters learn that there are a relative handful of the public officials with whom we deal who can be counted on to expand our understanding of events. These are the men and women who have probed deeply ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-15T04:04:47Z)

'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)

Tom Vilsack: A man of many ideas

Commentary: And so the formula for boosting those (rural) counties includes an emphasis on exploiting their energy resources, creating local food markets for local products, expanding broadband and promoting outdoor ... (Source: Times Daily 2010-08-14T08:30:49Z)

Wilson, Young lead Rangers past the Red Sox 7-3

ARLINGTON, Texas -- C.J. Wilson rebounded with 7 2-3 strong innings and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers used small ball to go ahead before Michael Young's big hit in a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-15T22:27:09Z)

'Expendables' No. 1 at box office

LOS ANGELES: Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not yet expendable at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted Lionsgate's 1980s-style action romp The Expendables to a No. 1 debut with $35 ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Buffalo Suspect, For Now

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Police have dropped murder charges against the man accused of shooting four people to death early Saturday morning outside the City Grill Restaurant. But, Keith Johnson, 25, is now a material witness in ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-15T23:02:57Z)

West Allis Allegro varsity team tryouts

FREE flood inspections on all vehicles! AND 20% OFF regularly priced auto parts & repairs! (Nelson's Automotive of Pewaukee) 50% OFF aquapel window treatment. Original price $24.95. (Nelson's Automotive of ... (Source: WestAllisNOW 2010-08-14T01:28:29Z)

U.S. auto sales rose in July, thanks to deals, easier credit

DETROIT — Summer promotions and easier credit lured shoppers back to car buying last month, a relief to an industry worried about June's sales slowdown. Every major automaker except for Ford and Daimler said their ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-04T10:58:41Z)

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)

AgBank sees record IPO

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 US$22.1 billion ($31.1 ... (Source: Stuff 2010-08-15T21:15:34Z)

Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone to be inducted at Hall of Fame

The Dream Team that won the 1992 gold medal and the 1960 U.S. team that featured Jerry West and Oscar Robertson will be enshrined during ceremonies Friday night. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were among eight ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-13T19:52:03Z)

Auto sales boost otherwise weak retail sector in July

WASHINGTON — Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing economic recovery. A busy month for car ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-15T18:45:15Z)

The Expendables Laid Waste to Weekend Box Office Competition

The sibling rivalry matched Eric Roberts in The Expendables versus Julia Roberts in Eat Pray Love, while Scott Pilgrim vs. the World left the world not watching Scott Pilgrim. Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables ... (Source: IESB.NET 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

Agricultural Bank of China Sets IPO Record With $22.1 Billion Boosted Sale

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. boosted the size of its initial public offering to $22.1 billion after selling more stock in Shanghai, making it the world's largest first-time share sale. China's biggest ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-15T18:02:18Z)

US auto sales rise in July, thanks to ads, credit

DETROIT (AP) — Summer promotions and easier credit lured shoppers back to car buying last month, a relief to an industry worried about June's sales slowdown. Every major automaker except for Ford and Daimler ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-08-15T11:14:16Z)

Five games vs. Yankees and Red Sox offer glimpse of postseason for Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas Imagine the AL playoffs. It's easy if you try. They could look an awfully lot like the last week's worth of baseball in Arlington. Should the Rangers close out the AL West - and given that ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-15T08:15:19Z)

Charges Dropped Against Man Arrested in Buffalo Wedding Anniversary Party Massacre

Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita asked that charges be dismissed today against Keith Johnson, 25, who was arrested Saturday night and charged with four counts of murder. Police said new evidence ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-15T19:35:21Z)

Utah Jazz: Karl Malone to be praised with Dream Team mates

The team included two players entering the Hall of Fame this week in Malone and Scottie Pippen, along with eight players who have already been enshrined, including Stockton, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-12T04:51:17Z)

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