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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 10:39 am

In DC, no such thing as too poor for medical pot

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - No one should be too poor to buy pot if they live in Washington, at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition. That's the conclusion of a new medical ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-05T11:18:59Z)

General Motors Co.'s CEO expects good demand for GM shares but doesn't announce date ...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre says he is optimistic there will be good demand for GM's stock when the company sells shares to the public, but he gave no timetable for the sale ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-05T16:48:15Z)

SOX IN BRIEF: Oz excited to add Sale to bullpen

DETROIT -- The one person maybe more excited than Chris Sale about Sale's promotion from Class AAA Charlotte to the White Sox on Wednesday was Sergio Santos . With the fresh-faced Sale now in the bullpen ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-05T04:59:35Z)

Yen emerges from shadow of action stars like Chan, Li

HONG KONG — For years, Donnie Yen worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Having fought both on-screen, the 47-year-old actor was considered a worthy opponent but not necessarily a leading man in his ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-05T11:40:27Z)

Barnes & Noble may put itself up for sale

NEW 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 ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-05T12:01:55Z)

Astros prospects suspended 50 games for drug violations

Two minor leaguers in the Astros organization were suspended for performance-enhancing drug violations. Danny Meszaros, a reliever at Class AAA Round Rock, and Dominican Summer League Astros starter Richard ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-05T02:00:38Z)

Senate to confirm Kagan as court's 4th-ever woman (AP)

AP - Chelsea Clinton needed two gowns by Vera Wang for her elaborate wedding to Marc Mezvinksy - one for the ceremony and one for the party. Alicia Keys weds producer Swizz Beatz (AP) AP - Call her Mrs. Beatz. Alicia ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-08-05T08:12:52Z)

MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden Ready To Race At Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2010: 2006 MotoGP World Champion and avid road cyclist Nicky Hayden turned laps on a bicycle at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 4. It was quite a contrast to ... (Source: The Auto Chanel 2010-08-05T15:15:12Z)

Hayden Rides At Indy...

The following is from Indianapolis Motor Speedway... 2006 MotoGP World Champion and avid road cyclist Nicky Hayden turned laps on a bicycle at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 4 ... (Source: Cycle News 2010-08-05T15:36:40Z)

Liverpool prepares for English league season amid battle for purchase of indebted ...

In this image dated November 10, 2009, issued by GameDay, showing owners of Liverpool soccer club George Gillett, left, and Tom Hicks, right, with Middle East financial representative Yahya Kirdi, during an ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-05T17:02:34Z)

US: Bumble Bee Foods Announces Sale of Sardine Manufacturing Facility

The sale is expected to close in approximately 70 days at which time Live Lobster will assume control of the plant and will expand its lobster supply, sales, and distribution business into Prospect Harbor. Live Lobster's ... (Source: FLEXNEWS 2010-08-04T15:09:14Z)

Sale ready for major Sox role

DETROIT - The one person maybe more excited than Chris Sale about Sale's promotion from Triple-A Charlotte to the White Sox on Wednesday was Sergio Santos. With the fresh-faced Sale in the bullpen, Santos no ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-05T08:55:49Z)

Ducati Denies Internet Report That 2011 MotoGP Deals With Rossi And Nicky Hayden Are ...

August 4th: Regarding the recent allegations attributed to Gabriele Del Torchio - Ducati CEO and President, Ducati states that no agreement has been reached with the riders Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden for ... (Source: RoadracingWorld.com 2010-08-04T17:03:46Z)

GM CEO expects good demand for automaker's shares

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre says he is optimistic there will be good demand for GM's stock when the company sells shares to the public, but he gave no timetable for the sale. He says General ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-05T16:48:15Z)

Barnes & Noble shares soar on sale speculation

Barnes & Noble Inc. stock was riding high a day after the world's largest bookseller said it might put itself up for sale amid struggles against stiff online competition and aggressive takeover moves by a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-05T07:29:55Z)

Liverpool Sale May Be Done This Month, Montreal-Based Broker Diamond Says

The broker for Yahya Kirdi's bid to buy 18-time English soccer champion Liverpool said the Syrian businessman and his investment group want to agree on a deal before the Reds open their Premier League ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-05T11:18:59Z)

GM CEO expects good demand for automaker's shares

General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre says he is optimistic there will be good demand for GM's stock when the company sells shares to the public, but he gave no timetable for the sale. He says General Motors Co. is working as ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-05T16:48:15Z)

Chinese government targets Liverpool deal

A takeover bid financed by the Chinese government is reported to be the preferred bidder in the race to buy Liverpool. Chairman Martin Broughton is hoping to complete a sale of the club before the end of the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-05T07:22:45Z)

Poor will get pot discount

WASHINGTON -- No one should be too poor to buy pot if they live in Washington, at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition. That's the conclusion of a new medical marijuana law enacted in the nation's ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-05T12:59:11Z)

China to import hit sci-fi thriller 'Inception'

Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global sensation. A-List ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-04T04:10:40Z)

Yen emerges from shadow of action stars Chan, Li

HONG KONG -- For years, Donnie Yen worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Having fought both on-screen, the 47-year-old actor was considered a worthy opponent but not necessarily a leading man in his ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-04T16:56:36Z)

D.C. Poor Eligible For Discount On Medical Marijuana

An employee prepares packets of marijuana for sale at the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Clinic. The District of Columbia has passed a medical marijuana law that requires the drug to be provided at a discount to poor ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-05T07:01:17Z)

Naomi Campbell arrives at war crimes court (AFP)

AP - Chelsea Clinton needed two gowns by Vera Wang for her elaborate wedding to Marc Mezvinksy - one for the ceremony and one for the party. Alicia Keys weds producer Swizz Beatz (AP) AP - Call her Mrs. Beatz. Alicia ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-08-05T08:12:52Z)

Benfica agrees sale of midfielder Ramires to Chelsea

LISBON, Portugal - Brazilian midfielder Ramires is expected in London soon for medical tests after Benfica agreed to sell him to Chelsea for 22 million euros (C$29.4 million). Benfica said in a statement to the Lisbon ... (Source: TSN 2010-08-05T15:08:02Z)

Benfica negotiates sale of Ramires to Chelsea

(AP) — LISBON, Portugal - Benfica says it is in negotiations to sell Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Chelsea. The Eagles said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange that the two clubs are working on a deal but ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-04T16:49:27Z)

Barnes & Noble considering sale of company; possible buyers include founder Leonard ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-04T11:05:51Z)

Lohan goes from jail to rehab

LOS ANGELES - Lindsay Lohan has been released from jail, but she's not exactly a free woman. The actress was discharged at 1:35 a.m. today after serving 14 days of a 90-day sentence for violating her probation ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-02T15:18:45Z)

Can Ramires improve Chelsea?

The 23 year old Benfica midfielder, Ramires, has now signed an £18.2 million deal with the London club Chelsea. He signed with the Portuguese giants for £6.2 million from Cruzeiro last summer. Following Liverpool's ... (Source: Soccerlens 2010-08-05T16:05:18Z)

Chelsea co. buys Maine sardine cannery

T he nation's last full-time sardine cannery is getting a second life four months after it closed with a Massachusetts company agreeing to buy the Maine plant and operate it as a lobster-processing facility. Bumble Bee ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-05T12:59:11Z)

Bumble Bee Foods Announces Purchase Agreement With Live Lobster Co. Inc. For Sale Of ...

SAN DIEGO , Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Bumble Bee Foods has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Massachusetts based Live Lobster Co. Inc., for the sale of the North America seafood company's ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-04T14:54:55Z)

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