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Deals of the Hour / September 11, 2010, 3:40 am

Best Buy Offering G2 Pre-Sales NOW

Best Buy Mobile today announced the T-Mobile® G2™ with Google™ will be available ... EVO 4G (Black or White version), the full line of Samsung Galaxy smart phones and the BlackBerry Torch, among others. (Source: AndroidGuys 2010-09-10T14:25:21Z)

Rare Book Could Set A Record For Most Expensive Book, Again

... around 100 copies of John James Audubon's massive "Birds of America ... Sotheby's estimates that the book of four volumes could reach 6 million pounds ($9.25 million) when it is auctioned off at Sotheby's London (Source: Luxist 2010-09-10T05:14:09Z)

'Nova considers Big East football

PHILADELPHIA — Villanova's national championship football program could be Big East bound. The Wildcats would have all of their varsity sports programs under the Big East banner if they accept an ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-11T07:07:30Z)

Rebates available for first electric cars in Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Wednesday that Tennessee will offer a $2,500 rebate on the first 1,000 electric vehicles sold in the state. The Democratic governor announced the rebate ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-08T21:08:35Z)

Rangers playoff tickets on sale Sept. 18

ARLINGTON -- Individual tickets for possible 2010 American League ... the ALDS at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The 2010 ALDS is scheduled from Oct. 6-13. Individuals may purchase a maximum of eight tickets per ALDS ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-10T19:18:50Z)

Steady stock rally continues

when concerns resurfaced about European banks. European markets fluctuated Friday after a report that German banking giant Deutsche Bank is considering raising new cash through a stock sale. Many of the recent ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-09-11T06:38:52Z)

Obama puts GOP on spot with pro-business tax breaks

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's proposed tax breaks for business ... Obama is expected to ask Congress to let businesses quickly write off 100 percent of their spending on new plants and equipment through 2011. (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-09-08T20:25:38Z)

Quick Takes: 'Hellcats' boosts CW

... John James Audubon's "Birds of America," billed as the world's most expensive book, is up for sale alongside a first edition of Shakespeare's plays at an auction to set book lovers' pulses racing, Sotheby ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-10T07:01:32Z)

NY mosque investor declines Donald Trump's buyout offer

NEW YORK — Donald Trump offered Thursday to buy out ... a spectacular one (because it is not), but because it will end a very serious, inflammatory, and highly divisive situation that is destined, in my opinion, (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-10T12:16:30Z)

Obama to offer businesses aid

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's proposed tax breaks for ... will ask Congress to let businesses quickly write off 100 percent of their spending ... Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan, the senior Republican on the tax ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-08T10:38:39Z)

NY mosque investor declines Trump's buyout offer

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump offered Thursday to buy ... spectacular one (because it is not), but because it will end a very serious, inflammatory, and highly divisive situation that is destined, in my opinion, (Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel 2010-09-11T04:30:01Z)

T-Mobile G2 retails for $199 on October 6th at Best Buy

Best Buy Mobile today announced the T-Mobile® G2™ with Google™ will be available ... EVO 4G (Black or White version), the full line of Samsung Galaxy smart phones and the BlackBerry Torch, among others. (Source: engadget 2010-09-11T05:20:08Z)

Diamonds Are Forever: Ronaldinho at Attacking Mid Could Enhance Milan's Attack

Milan acquired superstar forwards Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho. It is widely agreed that adding these players into the mix with Brazilian stars Ronaldinho and Pato makes Milan's attack the greatest in the world. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-04T06:11:23Z)

Dynegy gets federal nod for Blackstone deal

... forward with the company's sale to The Blackstone Group LP ... and the Federal Trade Commission have granted early termination of an anti-trust waiting period for the sale of Houston-based Dynegy (NYSE: NRG ... (Source: Houston Business Journal 2010-09-10T16:41:21Z)

Playoff ticket update

... American League Division Series playoff game at Rangers Ballpark will go on sale Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. Tickets can ... There is a maximum of eight tickets per game. Additional fees will be added for online and ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-09-10T19:47:28Z)

T-Mobile G2 on Pre-Sale at Best Buy Starting Today

... G2 with Google ... Best Buy Mobile has the most under smart phones under one roof, including the iPhone 4, HTC EVO 4G (Black or White version), the full line of Samsung Galaxy smart phones and the BlackBerry Torch, (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-10T15:58:24Z)

Sotheby's London To Hold a Sale of Magnificent Books, Manuscripts and Drawings

LONDON.- A rare copy of John James Audubon's "Birds of America," billed as the world's most expensive book, is up for sale alongside a first edition of Shakespeare's plays at an auction to set book lovers' pulses ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-09-10T01:25:06Z)

Berlusconi has high hopes for AC Milan after Robinho, Ibrahimovic deals

MILAN — Silvio Berlusconi has high ambitions for AC Milan this season after his team brought in Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and hired ... Brazilian forwards Alexandre Pato and Ronaldinho. Berlusconi said he had ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-10T09:10:23Z)

AC Milan forward Robinho says 4-man attacking system will work in Serie A this season

MILAN — AC Milan forward Robinho says that the team is capable ... Ronaldinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. "We can play whichever formation we want," Robinho said. "If I have to drop back to allow Ibra (Ibrahimovic) to ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-09T15:30:57Z)

Tennessee to offer $2,500 rebates on first 1,000 electric cars bought in state

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Wednesday that Tennessee will offer a $2,500 rebate on the first 1,000 electric vehicles sold in the state. The Democratic governor announced the rebate program in a ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-09T03:20:49Z)

Justice, FTC approve Dynegy deals with Blackstone and NRG; shareholder vote still ...

... Blackstone Group LP's plan to take Dynegy private. Dynegy said the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission notified ... calls for Dynegy to sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. Dynegy said the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-09T23:09:05Z)

Obama wants tax breaks, but not for wealthy

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to propose $30 billion in new ... Obama will ask Congress to let businesses quickly write off 100 percent of their spending on new plants and equipment through 2011. (Source: Olympian 2010-09-08T19:35:31Z)

Donald Trump's offer to buy mosque property is rejected

Donald Trump had a solution to the New York mosque situation ... this deal would "end a very serious, inflammatory, and highly divisive situation that is destined, in my opinion, to only get worse." But the bid was ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-10T14:39:40Z)

Dynegy gets federal approval for Blackstone deal

... Blackstone Group LP's plan to take Dynegy private. Dynegy said the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission notified ... calls for Dynegy to sell four power plants to NRG Energy Inc. Dynegy said the ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-09T23:01:56Z)

Stocks continue September rally

when concerns resurfaced about European banks. European markets fluctuated Friday after a report that German banking giant Deutsche Bank is considering raising new cash through a stock sale. Many of the recent ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-11T09:23:31Z)

Villanova eyeing Big East in football

The University of Delaware's biggest football rival could be bound for the Big East. Villanova would have all of its varsity sports programs under the Big East banner if the Wildcats accept an invitation ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-11T07:50:27Z)

Playoff tickets on sale next Saturday

September 18 and 12 noon until ... of the ALDS at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The 2010 American League Division Series is scheduled from October 6-13. Individuals may purchase a maximum of eight tickets per ALDS ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-10T19:47:28Z)

Villanova president reveals Big East offer to alumni

The Wildcats are the defending Football Championship Subdivision national champion. Villanova has been a member of the Big East for all other sports since 1980-81, the conference's second year of existence. (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-11T08:40:34Z)

Positive glimmers keep stocks rising

when concerns resurfaced about European banks. European markets fluctuated Friday after a report that the German banking giant Deutsche Bank was considering raising new cash through a stock sale. Many of the recent ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-11T09:09:12Z)

Rebates Available For First Electric Cars In Tennessee

(AP) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gov. Phil Bredesen has announced that Tennessee will offer a $2,500 rebate on the first 1,000 electric vehicles sold in the state. The Democratic governor announced the rebate program in a ... (Source: WTVF 2010-09-08T19:28:22Z)

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