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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 11:39 pm

Texas Rangers Said to Receive Joint Auction Bid From Mark Cuban, Jim Crane

Mark Cuban , the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, joined Houston businessman Jim Crane to submit a bid for the Texas Rangers' bankruptcy auction tomorrow, according to two people familiar with the offer. Cuban ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T02:30:27Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-books

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 rivals from providing attractive ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-04T01:04:33Z)

Texas Rangers' ownership in hands of bidders

Bidding starts at 9 a.m. if a bidder shows up to rival Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg's $510 million starting offer. The first rival bid must be at least $15 million higher -- and had to have been submitted by ... (Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2010-08-04T04:46:27Z)

Shops feel fallout

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-04T01:11:42Z)

Two NBA D-League Franchises Enter Jersey Sponsorship Deals

NBA D-League franchises have often struggled to turn a profit, leading to 14 teams that have played in the league since the inaugural 2001-02 season no longer operating. But a monumental step is being taken that could ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-02T22:56:53Z)

The Loss of Darnell Dodson Opens Offensive Holes for Kentucky

The Kentucky Wildcats are equipped with one of the better College Basketball programs. They acquire and enhance their players into premier collegiate athletes. AS of late, with the addition of John Calipari, the Wildcats ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T05:52:04Z)

Armstrong lawyer claims USAD offering deals

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. If ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Townhall News Canada gives Hertz antitrust OK for Dollar deal

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday that Canadian antitrust regulators have approved its proposed $1.17 billion acquisition of fellow car-rental operator Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. Hertz and Avis ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-02T14:14:20Z)

2 D-League teams to wear sponsor names

NEW YORK — Two teams from the NBA Development League will wear jerseys with the names of sponsors. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have a deal with Lone Star National Bank. The Erie BayHawks are teaming with Lake Erie ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-03T11:14:11Z)

Terrapin Solutions Partners With The Planet to Offer Cloud Services

Terrapin to its extensive network of more than 1,000 agents. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., Terrapin Solutions designs cloud solutions for businesses, based on technologies from cloud telephony, cloud computing and ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-02T12:12:38Z)

Dollar Thrifty outlines concerns about Avis offer

Avis Budget Group's proposed $1.33 billion bid for Tulsa's Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. lacks a reverse termination fee that would compensate Dollar Thrifty if the deal failed to win antitrust ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-04T03:27:43Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES -- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres , the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T02:45:57Z)

2 teams from NBA D-League sign deals to wear jerseys with names of sponsors

NEW YORK — Two teams from the NBA Development League will wear jerseys with the names of sponsors. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have signed a deal with Lone Star National Bank. The Erie BayHawks are teaming ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-02T14:35:48Z)

Former GM plant to be sold soon, Moraine city manager says

MORAINE — The former General Motors assembly site may soon have a new owner, city leaders believe. David Hicks, Moraine city manager, said Tuesday, Aug. 3, he believes the former SUV assembly plant may be sold within ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-08-04T06:33:50Z)

UK's Kanter not yet cleared for Canada trip

University of Kentucky basketball player Enes Kanter's amateur status is still in question and the freshman center might not be cleared to play in time for the Wildcats' three-day trip to Canada later this ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-03T16:57:47Z)

UK Basketball: Extra practice time will offer insights into season

LEXINGTON — John Calipari and his coaching staff have started finding out just what kind of team they will have this season. Because UK is playing three exhibition games in Canada in two weeks, the Wildcats ... (Source: Advocate Messenger 2010-08-03T15:17:34Z)

Connecticut AG Probing Amazon, Apple E-book Deals

SAN FRANCISCO - Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that e-book deals between Amazon.com and Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive. Blumenthal's office said he ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T16:08:52Z)

Voxeo Prophecy 10 Launches With 10x VoiceXML IVR Performance Advantage

New York, NY, Aug 03, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Voxeo Corporation, the leader in Unlocked Communications(TM), today announced the general availability of Prophecy 10, Voxeo's award-winning Interactive ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T17:26:25Z)

Group-deal customer bonanza can overwhelm small businesses as coupons runneth over

CHICAGO (AP) — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Are online deals off on the wrong foot?

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-03T22:48:33Z)

MLB: Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES ---- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in the left-field ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

Connecticut probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Electronic-book deals between Amazon.com, Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday. Blumenthal's ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood'

L OS ANGELES - "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-04T04:17:49Z)

Lance Armstrong's lawyers: USADA offering deals to riders who testify

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong 's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-03T08:29:33Z)

Canada gives Hertz antitrust OK for Dollar deal

NEW YORK—Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday that Canadian antitrust regulators have approved its proposed $1.17 billion acquisition of fellow car-rental operator Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-02T14:14:20Z)

Mindspeed Unveils the Comcerto 300xv Family of Hosted VoIP Processing Devices

Mindspeed Technologies ( News - Alert ) , Inc. a supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications announced the introduction of the Comcerto 300xv family of Voice over IP or hosted VoIP ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T15:46:12Z)

Lance Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

A USTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

Texas Rangers' Top Bidder Can't Take the Field Without Baseball's Blessing

Winning the Texas Rangers at auction will require a high bid, approval from owners of at least 23 of the 30 Major League Baseball teams and Commissioner Bud Selig's blessing. Those hurdles set the Rangers ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T04:24:59Z)

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