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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 12:41 am

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)

Ailing Barnes and Noble may go up for sale

N EW YORK - Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. said its shares have slumped so low it may put itself on the block - possibly selling the chain to an investment group that would include its founder and biggest shareholder ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-04T04:17:49Z)

'Newsweek' sold to Dr. Sidney Harman

The Washington Post Company has agreed to sell Newsweek magazine to Dr. Sidney Harman, it announced today . "In seeking a buyer for Newsweek , we wanted someone who feels as strongly as we do about the ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-08-03T11:57:08Z)

Ryan, Cuban face bidding war for Texas Rangers

FORT WORTH, Texas -- More than two months after the Texas Rangers filed for bankruptcy, the auction for the AL West-leading team has come down to a bidding showdown between a baseball legend and one of the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-04T07:38:15Z)

Washington Post Co. selling Newsweek to Sidney Harman

The Washington Post Co. is selling Newsweek magazine to Sidney Harman, the 91-year-old founder of audio equipment maker Harman International Industries. The sale marks the close of a nearly 50-year chapter for Newsweek ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-08-02T21:09:31Z)

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)

Barnes & Noble may be for sale

Barnes & Noble, facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said Tuesday that it may put itself on the block — possibly selling the chain ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-04T05:00:46Z)

Barnes & Noble considers sale to boost stock price

NEW YORK - Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc., facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said Tuesday it may put itself on the block -- possibly ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-04T05:07:56Z)

Dollar falls, index breaks below tech support

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The dollar hit multi-month lows against major currencies on Tuesday, hit by signs of mounting concern among U.S. policymakers about the pace of economic recovery, as technical factors kept the ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-03T11:28:30Z)

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)

Audio tycoon buys Newsweek magazine

Sidney Harman, the 91-year-old founder of audio equipment maker Harman International Industries, has agreed to buy Newsweek, ending a nearly half-century chapter for the magazine as part of The Washington Post ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-03T07:32:17Z)

Copy of Batman opener up for grabs

FAIRBANKS (ALASKA): A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic book ... (Source: Times of India 2010-08-03T18:52:19Z)

Newsweek's Deal is Done; Employees Gather to Hear Their Fate

And now it's really official: The Washington Post (WPO) has handed over Newsweek to speaker magnate Sidney Harman, finishing a fire sale that began in early May . The paper hasn't disclosed a sale price ... (Source: All Things Digital 2010-08-02T20:48:02Z)

Rare copy of Batman No. 1 for sale

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic ... (Source: WOOD 2010-08-02T11:36:51Z)

Santander buys 318 Royal Bank of Scotland branches

(AP) — Spanish bank Santander is buying 318 branches from government-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland for 350 million pounds ($558 million) plus the net value of the assets. RBS said Wednesday it was selling the ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-04T07:38:15Z)

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)

The Official Newsweek Sale Press Release

The Washington Post Co. has officially announced what we knew all day: The company is selling Newsweek to electronics tycoon Sidney Harman. Press release after the jump. The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) announced ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-08-02T20:48:02Z)

Comic Book Buff from Alaska Selling Rare Copy of Batman No. 1

A 1940 Batman issue #1 comic book owned by longtime Fairbanks, Alaska comic book buff Mike Wheat is shown. Wheat has put the rare comic on the auction block through Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries, where it's ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-03T02:38:48Z)

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)

MONEY MARKETS-Interbank dlr rates fall on dovish Fed bets

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Benchmark interbank dollar funding costs fell to a fresh 2-1/2 month low on Tuesday on growing expectations the Federal Reserve might add extra cash to the system as soon as next week ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T14:48:56Z)

Post Co. selling Newsweek to Sidney Harman, founder of audio equipment maker

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post Co. is selling Newsweek magazine to Sidney Harman, the 91-year-old founder of audio equipment maker Harman International Industries . The sale marks the close of a nearly ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-02T20:55:12Z)

MONEY MARKETS-US bill sale well bid, interbank dlr rate falls

NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. auction of four-week bills was well bid on Tuesday, in line with recent bill auctions, as benchmark interbank dollar funding costs fell to a 2-1/2-month low on the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T16:36:19Z)

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)

AT A GLANCE: Australia Election: Opposition Pitches To Older Voters

Latest news and analysis on Australia's federal election campaign, plus an update of policy differences between the two major parties. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called a federal election for Saturday ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-04T07:38:15Z)

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