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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 7:40 pm

LSU single-game tickets go on sale Saturday

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Single-game tickets for LSU home football games against Mississippi State, McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe will go on sale to the general public Saturday. In addition, the LSU Ticket Office ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-24T12:50:58Z)

Judge Makes Decision On Park Seed Company

WYFF 4.com A federal bankruptcy judge made a decision Monday that will allow Park Seed Company in Greenwood County to remain in operation under new ownership. The owners of Park Seed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T14:45:30Z)

Western Alliance Bancorporation announces stock offering of 7M shares

LAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday it plans to sell 7 million shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share. The company expects to close the sale on Aug. 24, bringing in $43.8 million. The net ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-19T14:37:07Z)

American Capital says it got $12M for Narus sale

American Capital Ltd. said on Monday that it took in $12 million from selling one of its companies, cybersecurity firm Narus, to Boeing Co. American Capital said that it took in $21 million on the deal if investments in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:51:46Z)

Bank of Nevada parent company raises $50 million in stock sale

Western Alliance Bancorporation, the holding company for Bank of Nevada, said Tuesday that it raised more than $50 million through the sale of 8 million shares of common stock. That includes a 1 million over-allotment by ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-24T18:34:34Z)

American Capital reports $3 mln gain on sale of Narus

American Capital, whose biggest shareholder is billionaire investor John Paulson, said its compounded annual rate of return earned over the life of its investment, which was sold for $12 million, was 7 percent. Total ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-23T22:46:18Z)

AIG to repay $4 billion in federal bailout funds

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-24T16:47:12Z)

AIG pays back $4B

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said yesterday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's aircraft ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-24T15:49:56Z)

Monster Worldwide closes $225 million acquisition of HotJobs site from Yahoo

NEW YORK — Monster Worldwide Inc. closed its $225 million acquisition of online help-wanted site HotJobs, the company said Tuesday Yahoo announced the sale of HotJobs to Monster back in February, part of an effort ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-24T13:55:24Z)

Judge To Decide Park Seed Bankruptcy Sale

WYFF 4.com Next week the future of one of Greenwood County's oldest companies will be decided in the U.S. Bankruptcy District Court in Columbia. Earlier this year, Park Seed wholesale floral business filed for Chapter 11 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T13:12:24Z)

UPDATE 1-American Capital reports $3 mln gain on sale of Narus

Aug 23 (Reuters) - American Capital Ltd ( ACAS.O ), a private equity firm and asset manager, said it realized a gain of $3 million during the third quarter from its sale of software-maker Narus to Boeing Co ( BA.N ) on ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-23T21:20:24Z)

Blackstreet Capital Acquires Park Seed, Jackson & Perkins

Horticultural catalogers Jackson & Perkins Co. and George W. Park Seed Co. – which in April filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – will be staying in Greenwood, S.C. following an Aug. 23 auction. Private equity ... (Source: Multichannel Merchant 2010-08-24T17:51:37Z)

The Greenish Strand | Area projects tap into sustainable living

CONWAY -- Known for its reverence of history, Conway is now aiming to become Horry County's city of the future. The green future. The city has replaced almost all of its full-size police cars with smaller ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-24T14:45:30Z)

Former Marine Cesar Laurean Found Guilty of Pregnant Colleague Murder

A North Carolina jury today found former Marine Cesar Laurean guilty of murdering his pregnant collegue, Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who had accused him of rape. Former Marine Cesar Laurean, center, is ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-23T22:53:27Z)

Former Marine Cesar Laurean

Former Marine Cesar Laurean listens during his trial at the Wayne County Courthouse in Goldsboro, N.C., Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Laurean faces charges of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Maria ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams sued a California man for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer, the latest salvo in a dispute over glass negatives bought at a garage sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T16:40:02Z)

Finance committee approves Rams sale

The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams . Get all the breaking news from NFL training camps and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-24T20:57:44Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues collector who says he has negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams is suing to stop a Fresno man from selling prints and posters made from garage-sale negatives that the man says are the work of the famed photographer. The Ansel Adams ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-08-25T00:39:39Z)

Rams sale to Kroenke expected Wednesday

NFL owners are expected Wednesday to approve allowing sports mogul Stan Kroenke to purchase full control of the St. Louis Rams. On Tuesday, the league's finance committee unanimously recommended the move ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-25T02:12:42Z)

LSU single-game tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 28

BATON ROUGE — Single-game tickets for LSU home football games against Mississippi State, McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe will go on sale to the general public Saturday. In addition, the LSU Ticket Office ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Rams Sale One Step Closer to Final

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated ... (Source: FOX2now.com 2010-08-25T01:36:55Z)

LSU football single game tickets to go on sale Saturday

BATON ROUGE - Single game tickets for the Mississippi State (Sept.1), McNeese State (Oct. 16) and Louisiana-Monroe (Nov.13) games will go on sale Saturday at 9 .m. LSU is also introducing a three-game mini ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-23T21:34:43Z)

Western Alliance Banc offers 7M shares of stock

Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday it plans to sell 7 million shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share. The company expects to close the sale on Aug. 24, bringing in $43.8 million. The net proceeds will ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-19T14:29:58Z)

SC's Grand Strand becoming Green Strand

MYRTLE BEACH — South Carolina's north coast is known as the Grand Strand because of its sandy beaches. But it's also getting a reputation as a Green Strand. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Tuesday there are a ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-24T16:25:43Z)

Finding another man's treasure at South Carolina's Largest Garage Sale in Myrtle Beach

For Ardell Powell, it's about the thrill of the hunt. "I like the adventure of going out and buying stuff even if it's all dirty and nasty," Powell said. The Whiteville, N.C., resident would search garage ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-15T07:25:13Z)

Former Camp Lejeune Marine Cesar Laurean

Former Camp Lejeune Marine Cesar Laurean talks to his family as he his handcuffed after being found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach in Goldsboro, N.C., Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-23T22:39:08Z)

Ansel Adams Trust Sues to Stop Sale of Garage Sale Images

The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust, which owns the copyright to Ansel Adams' work and his trademark, has filed suit to stop Rick Norsigian and his lawyer from selling prints made from negatives that Norsigian ... (Source: Photo District News 2010-08-24T19:03:12Z)

Monster Worldwide acquires Yahoo! HotJobs from Yahoo!

Monster Worldwide, Inc., an online employment solutions provider, has acquired Yahoo! HotJobs from Yahoo!, Inc. Yahoo! HotJobs is an online recruitment website, while Yahoo! is an internet and media ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-24T18:05:56Z)

AIG to repay Fed $4 billion in taxpayer assistance

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-25T01:58:23Z)

Monster Worldwide closes deal for HotJobs

Monster Worldwide Inc. closed its $225 million acquisition of online help-wanted site HotJobs, the company said Tuesday Yahoo announced the sale of HotJobs to Monster back in February, part of an effort under CEO Carol ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T13:41:05Z)

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