Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 5:40 pm

Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno carted off

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver running backs Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter have both been injured on the Broncos' first day of training camp. Moreno, a former star at Georgia, was carted off the field after hurting ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-01T19:23:19Z)

HSBC first-half more than doubles to $6.8B

LONDON - HSBC said today that its net income more than doubled in the first half, surprising investors and kicking off a week of earning reports from British banks in which even part-nationalized Lloyds ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-02T20:33:43Z)

Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky "So Happy" With Her Decision

Fedotowsky speaks out on the outcome. Is she or isn't she? We reported recently that Ali Fedotowsky is indeed engaged , but just as Monday's Bachelorette finale was about to air, Fedotowsky spoke up on Ryan Seacrest's ... (Source: Limelife 2010-08-02T19:00:40Z)

Time For Arsenal To Be Bold and Bid For Manchester City Keeper Joe Hart

As the season approaches there remain several holes in Arsenal's first team squad. Most notable is the position in between the posts. Offering Joe Hart up as the solution to Arsenal's goal keeping woes is hardly a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

Amazon: New Kindle e-readers, including $139 model, sold out before late-August ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amazon.com says it has already sold out of the two new Kindle e-reader models it announced last week. A spokesman confirmed Monday that the company is temporarily sold out of the Kindles ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-03T00:15:38Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-Books

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-02T16:51:49Z)

Cheney out of intensive care, hospital stint in sixth week

Former US vice president Dick Cheney is out of intensive care but still in hospital more than five weeks after being admitted for his latest heart problems, his daughter said Sunday. Former US vice president Dick Cheney ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-02T23:25:31Z)

Apple and Amazon in Inquiry Over E-Book Prices

The Connecticut attorney general, Richard Blumenthal , said on Monday that he was investigating deals struck by Amazon.com and Apple to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements might block ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-02T21:16:40Z)

Arsenal do not need reinforcements

After winning the Emirates Cup on Sunday, Arsenal's manager, Arsene Wenger, has all but confirmed that for now, he will not be making new signings to his squad as he earlier thought he would. This new decision was ... (Source: NEXT 2010-08-02T23:47:00Z)

Chinese businessman wants to buy Liverpool

(AP) — LONDON - Chinese businessman Kenny Huang (WAHNG') has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank. The bid is an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-02T22:21:06Z)

Spokesman: Gabor to go home from hospital Friday

Doctors plan to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home Friday, about three weeks after the 93-year-old actress was hospitalized with a broken hip. Gabor's publicist, John Blanchette, said Saturday that she would spend the rest of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-01T04:07:04Z)

Avis Budget Offers $1.33 Billion for Dollar Thrifty, Tops Hertz

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Avis Budget Group Inc.'s $1.33 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., which topped Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s agreement to buy the rental- car company, may signal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Avis Budget (CAR) Makes Formal $46.50/Share Bid for Dollar Thrifty (DTG), Topping Hertz (HTZ) Offer

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR ) offered to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG ) for $46.50 per share, $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock. The offers tops Hertz (NYSE: HTZ ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

Gabor to go Home From Hospital Friday

Los Angeles - Doctors plan to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home Friday, about three weeks after the 93-year-old actress was hospitalized with a broken hip. Gabor's publicist John Blanchette said Saturday that she ... (Source: MyFox Tampa Bay 2010-08-01T18:54:41Z)

Broncos Insider: Knowshon Moreno's Hamstring Injury Appears To Be " Serious"

Since NFL training camps kicked off last week, the biggest news has been the constant injuries to the many stars the league has today. From Desean Jackson, Jared Gaither, and Percy Harvin, to Domonique Foxworth missing ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T11:15:22Z)

Hertz says reviewing Avis' offer for Dollar Thrifty

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ - News ) is reviewing Avis Budget Group Inc's (NYSE: CAR - News ) bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE: DTG - News ), a company spokesperson told ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Amazon, Apple e-book deals attract state antitrust scrutiny

(08-02) 11:01 PDT -- The Connecticut Attorney General's Office is investigating Apple and Amazon for striking potentially anticompetitive agreements with electronic book retailers, the office announced Monday ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-02T22:13:56Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

Cheney should leave hospital this week

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who had a heart booster pump implanted in July, should be leaving the hospital later this week, his daughter said. Cheney, 60, is out of intensive ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-02T11:44:00Z)

'The Bachelorette' Ali Fedotowsky rocks a pink bikini after losing '10 pounds fast ...

Its no secret that Bachelorette fashionista, Ali Fedotowsky put on a few pounds during her quest for love. Now that she's narrowed her choices to two guys - Roberto Martinez and Chris Lambton, she's flaunting a new ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-03T00:01:19Z)

Broncos' Knowshon Moreno out 3 weeks; Correll Buckhalter to rest for a week

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno had a busy Sunday. He had to leave Sunday's morning practice early and according to reports, it was because of his right ACL. Then he had a torn hamstring. Then he ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-08-02T01:57:02Z)

Townhall News Amazon says new Kindle e-readers sold out

Amazon.com says it has already sold out of the two new Kindle e-reader models it announced last week. A spokesman confirmed Monday that the company is temporarily sold out of the Kindles. Both can wirelessly ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-03T00:15:38Z)

Are Arsenal Strong Enough To Win Trophies? Topic of the Week

2005 was the last year Arsenal fans managed to see their team win silverware. Even without having to think hard, we all remember the match against Manchester United in which Patrick Vieira slotted home the penalty to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-02T20:26:34Z)

HSBC, Europe's largest bank, reports H1 profit more than doubles to $6.8 billion

LONDON (AP) — HSBC said Monday its net income more than doubled in the first half, surprising investors and kicking off a week of earning reports from British banks in which even part-nationalized Lloyds Banking Group ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-08-02T14:00:01Z)

Amazon says new Kindle e-readers sold out

SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com says it has already sold out of the two new Kindle e-reader models it announced last week. A spokesman confirmed Monday that the company is temporarily sold out of the Kindles ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-03T00:08:28Z)

Zsa Zsa Gets Out of Hospital Friday

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor will return home from the hospital Friday after breaking her hip three weeks ago. The 93-year-old actress will receive physical therapy in the hospital this week, her publicist John Blanchette ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-01T20:42:04Z)

Markets Up To Start The Week

U.S. markets jumped higher in early trading, following positive numbers in Asia and Europe, triggered in part by strong bank earnings. HSBC reported profits of $6.76 billion for the first half of the year ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-02T19:00:40Z)

Liverpool FC News: Chinese businessman Kenny Huang in talks over Liverpool buy-out

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang hopes to force Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to finally sell up after making an offer to buy the debts of the club's major creditor Royal Bank of Scotland. Press ... (Source: Chester Chronicle 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

'The Bachelorette' 2010 Season 6 Spoilers: Reality Steve Changes His Tune on ...

In any event, this "war" between Fleiss and Reality Steve is starting to become more interesting than the ultra-glossy show itself. RS is like a varmint that ABC just can't catch- and even this time he has ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-02T21:52:28Z)

Cheney might leave hospital this week

Former Vice President Dick Cheney is still in the hospital after heart surgery in early July. Liz Cheney said her 69-year-old father is out of intensive care and hopes to return home this week. She said on Fox News ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-02T10:32:26Z)

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