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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 5:40 pm

Aaron Johnson is Not Cyclops in "X-Men: First Class"

When Matthew Vaughn signed on to direct "X-Men: First Class," many assumed that he would cast his "Kick-ass" star Aaron Johnson in the new movie. Then we saw photos of Johnson on the set of "First Class" with rumors ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-05T15:58:09Z)

Texas Sales Tax Holiday Is Around the Corner

The Texas sales tax holiday is Aug. 20-22 as shoppers prepare to head for stores the weekend before most public schools resume classes. "As our economy continues to recover, this tax break will help families ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2010-08-08T13:17:06Z)

APNewsBreak: Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

(AP) — NEW YORK - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose Chicago-based ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-06T08:18:50Z)

Michael Jackson Death Mansion for Sale

If you have $28 million to spare you can become the new owner of the Holmby Hills mansion where Michael Jackson died. According to TMZ , the asking price is a bargain at $10 million less than the price of the mansion ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-08T13:24:16Z)

Diverse coalition fighting transfer fees on the sale of homes and lots

WASHINGTON Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions, the title insurance industry, the National Council of La Raza, libertarian and property ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-07T04:07:06Z)

(photos) Michael Jackson's $28.9 million Mansion, for sale- home in Holmby Hills ...

The mansion that was the last home for mega-star Michael Jackson to live in, in Holmby Hills, California, is now for sale. The glamorous mansion is now on the real estate market. According to RealEstalker.com ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-08T08:02:09Z)

Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons Hold Yard Sale

The 'Life in the Fab Lane' star and her ex-husband sell some of their belongings at a yard sale that lasts through Saturday Lee and Simmons, who divorced in 2009, sold their 3.96-acre New Jersey mansion for $ ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-07T15:41:28Z)

New home sale fee unites divergent groups in opposition

Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions representing transport workers and government employees, the title insurance industry, the National ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-08T15:54:35Z)

Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons Hold Pricey Yard Sale

SADDLE RIVER, N.J. (WPIX) - People planning to attend a certain garage sale in New Jersey should make sure they bring along a lot of cash. One-time couple Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons are selling their house and ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-06T16:54:14Z)

Facebook Said to Put Off Share Sale Until 2012 to Buy More Time for Growth

Facebook Inc. will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the matter said ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-30T09:17:15Z)

"X-Men: First Class" Re-Written Because of "Inception"

Director Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) is currently working on "X-Men: First Class" and even though he has very little time to make the June 3rd release date, he revealed that he has been re-writing the script after seeing ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Facebook said to put off IPO until 2012

Facebook will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving CEO Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the matter said. Palo Alto-based Facebook ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

Venezuela to start $3 billion debt from Monday

CARACAS, Aug 8 (Reuters) - South American OPEC member Venezuela will begin a widely expected $3 billion new debt issue from Monday, Economy Minister Jorge Giordani said. The minister added that Venezuela's payment last ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-08T23:54:12Z)

Will Reds New Nickname Be Red Army Following Sale?

Tom Hicks and George Gillett's ownership of Liverpool ending is not, by any means, new information. The most recent bidder, however, is. Challenging the bid of Yahya Kirdi's group, filled with wealthy investors from ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-08T20:48:05Z)

UCF Football: Fellow Knights key to Jordan Ozerities early success

Jordan Ozerities wasn't sure what to expect when he enrolled at UCF, but he certainly didn't think he would get a new batch of best friends. The defensive backs welcomed Ozerities, a Mount Dora graduate and ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-08T23:11:15Z)

APNewsBreak: Asian investment group says it won't enrich Hicks, Gillett in bid for ...

A group of Chinese investors tells The Associated Press that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose Chicago ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T07:50:12Z)

'X-Men' director: Hollywood killing the superhero movie

The clock is ticking on the superhero craze in Hollywood, according to Matthew Vaughn, the director now filming "X-Men: First Class" for Fox in London. "It's been mined to death and in some cases the quality ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-08T18:39:14Z)

UCF Knights lace on the pads

ORLANDO -- — Although inclement weather forced the UCF Knights to move their football practice indoor to the Nicholson Fieldhouse, the hard hitting continued Saturday. The team practiced in shoulder pads for ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-08T18:32:04Z)

UCF Football News: Knights dodge rain by practicing indoors

UCF coach George O'Leary listened to the amateur weather forecasters on his staff and moved Saturday's practice to the Nicholson Fieldhouse, the Knights' indoor practice facility. "I was annoyed," O'Leary said ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-08T00:31:10Z)

Coalition targets transfer fee

A housing controversy has pulled together war veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions and government employees, the title insurance industry, the National Council of La Raza, libertarian and property rights ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-08T19:22:11Z)

Will Ferrell Comedy Knocks "Inception" From Top Spot

(Los Angeles, CA) -- The new buddy cop comedy "The Other Guys" knocked "Inception" out of the top spot during weekend box office sales. The movie stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg and pulled in 35-point-six-million ... (Source: Ozarks First.com 2010-08-08T23:47:02Z)

Holmby Hills Mansion Michael Jackson Died In Up For Sale

The California mansion where Michael Jackson died last year (09) is up for sale - for a cool $28.9 million (£19.3 million). The King of Pop had been renting the Holmby Hills property in the months before his ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-05T13:42:08Z)

Facebook to put off IPO

SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons Hold Yard Sale for the Ages

Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons are throwing the most Def garage sale in history. The hip-hop mogul and his reality-TV star ex-wife opened up their recently sold New Jersey mansion yesterday for a massive ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

Venezuela says in no hurry to issue bond

CARACAS, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Venezuela's Finance Minister Jorge Giordani said the OPEC nation was in no rush to issue debt, despite market speculation of a $3 billion bond sale in coming weeks to supply a government ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-06T23:56:34Z)

UPDATE 1-Venezuela says in no hurry to issue bond

* PDVSA says no bond issue in the cards * Market expects $3 billion debt sale soon (Adds details throughout) CARACAS Aug 6 (Reuters) - Venezuela's Finance Minister Jorge Giordani said the OPEC nation was in no rush to issue ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T23:56:34Z)

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Awards $2.5 Million

(AUSTIN) — Across the state this fall, 54 community colleges and public technical colleges will receive a total of $2.5 million from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs to use for student scholarships this school ... (Source: The Cherokeean Herald 2010-08-04T05:15:05Z)

'The Other Guys' knocks 'Inception' from top spot at box office

12:45 P.M. — After nearly a month atop the box office, the brainy thriller Inception lost its crown to a couple of goofs. The Other Guys, the critically lauded comedy with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg ... (Source: News-Press 2010-08-08T16:44:42Z)

State Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 20-22

Schoolchildren will soon head back to the classroom; and Texas' annual Sales Tax Holiday will help outfit kids with tax-free clothes, shoes and school supplies they need for the new school year. "From Aug ... (Source: Alvin Sun Advertiser 2010-08-08T18:17:45Z)

"The Other Guys" Oust "Inception" at the Box Office

Finally finding a formidable foe capable of overtaking the top spot at the box office, "Inception" has been ousted by "The Other Guys". Following three weeks in the number one position, the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-08-08T17:06:10Z)

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