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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 8:40 am

Orlando group pursues New York Yankees baseball affiliate

... could be returning to Orlando. New York Yankees officials acknowledged today that the team has had "very preliminary discussions" with a group of Orange County investors about a partial sale of the Tampa Yankees, (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-01T19:50:59Z)

Marijuana caregiver sentenced for drug sales in Hamilton

The Ravalli Republic reports Mayson L. Simmons was arrested last year after the marijuana sale and soon thereafter arrested again for selling marijuana and other drugs. Her bail was revoked twice for threatening ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-09-02T17:40:57Z)

Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale to 3G Capital

Burger King has more than 12,100 locations around the world and perennially lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp. It struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's roller coaster of the past two ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports August 2010 Sales

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 909 T.J. Maxx, 822 Marshalls, 329 HomeGoods, and 156 A.J. Wright stores in the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-02T17:33:47Z)

Xylitol Canada Strategic Partnership Now Includes Mascoma Corporation

... TSX VENTURE:XYL) is pleased to provide the following update on the recently announced sale of SunOpta BioProcess Inc. (" SBI "), Xylitol Canada's joint venture partner, to Mascoma Corporation of Lebanon, New ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-09-02T12:25:59Z)

Petrobras May Delay $25 Billion Share Sale, Two Government Officials Say

... Sao Paulo trading. The stock has plunged 27 percent this year, more than the 2.5 percent drop for Brazil's benchmark Bovespa index. Petrobras yesterday lost its position as the biggest company in Latin America ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-20T10:46:52Z)

TJX sales, profits up

... shopped TJX Cos. stores for discounted clothing and housewares, the company said yesterday, helping its second-quarter sales rise and net income grow nearly 17 percent. The company that owns the T.J. Maxx ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Medical marijuana caregiver sentenced for drug sales

The Ravalli Republic reports Mayson L. Simmons was arrested last year after the marijuana sale and soon thereafter arrested again for selling marijuana and other drugs. Her bail was revoked twice for threatening ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-09-03T00:57:36Z)

Retailers: August sales fall short, but not dismal

Sales for TJX Cos., the Framingham-based operator of discount chains T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, fell slightly short of analysts' expectations. Natick-based BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.'s results also came ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-03T04:03:43Z)

Burger King agrees to buyout by 3G Capital

Burger King, with its 12,100 locations around the world, lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp., and has struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's rollercoaster of the past two years. (Source: KOKI FOX 23 2010-09-03T07:59:57Z)

Tampa Yankees will pack up for Orlando, if stadium is built

said in an Orlando press conference he and the ownership of the New York Yankees are looking at potential sites in Orange County to build a stadium that would send the Tampa Yankees to the area in three years. (Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal 2010-09-03T13:07:45Z)

'Double Rainbow Guy' Goes Pro With Microsoft Commercial

(Sept. 2) -- Paul "Bear" Vasquez is taking the double rainbow ... all the way ... to Microsoft? (And the bank?) The Mariposa, Calif., resident, who first gained notoriety for his ecstatic reaction to an "intense ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-02T21:44:20Z)

Team USA stays unbeaten at Worlds

... Americans were led by forward Kevin Durant ... Team USA can take a bit of a breather after a thoroughly unsatisfying win. They will have Tuesday off before finishing pool play against Iran and Tunisia, (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-31T19:37:51Z)

Eric Gordon: Leads Team USA in win over Tunisia

Eric Gordon, the Clippers' shooting guard and a reserve on Team USA, is a guest blogger for the Fabulous Forum during the FIBA World Championship tournament. On Thursday the USA overcame a sluggish start ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-02T18:59:41Z)

SunOpta Announces Sale of SunOpta BioProcess Inc. to Mascoma Corporation

today announced the sale of SunOpta BioProcess Inc. ("SBI ... Both SBI and Mascoma have made significant progress towards commercialization and collectively have development partners in the U.S., Canada, China, (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-01T11:29:54Z)

FIBA World Championships: Stephen Curry helps Team USA topple Tunisia

Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half to beat Tunisia 92-57 Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship in Istanbul. Warriors ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-03T02:59:18Z)

Mascoma Buys SunOpta BioProcess for $51 M

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States – Ethanol manufacturer Mascoma announced that it has acquired Canada-based SunOpta BioProcess Inc. (SBI), a division of SunOpta Inc. The two companies will now ... (Source: RenewableEnergyWorld.com 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Marijuana caregiver sentenced for drug sales

The Ravalli Republic reports Mayson L. Simmons was arrested last year after the marijuana sale and soon thereafter arrested again for selling marijuana and other drugs. Her bail was revoked twice for threatening ... (Source: KULR8 2010-09-02T20:04:07Z)

USC outscores Hawaii in Kiffin's debut

HONOLULU — Finally, some good news for Southern California football. Matt Barkley and Ronald Johnson connected on three touchdowns to make Lane Kiffin a winner in his first game as Southern California ... (Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune 2010-09-03T07:59:57Z)

USC Football: Grading Lane Kiffin's Debut Win Over Hawaii

Every time Hawaii closes the gap, USC answers. And Ronald Johnson can take most of the credit. USC is having trouble defending against Hawaii's third-string quarterback, but the Trojans' offense always answers. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-03T14:55:07Z)

Double Rainbow Guy Hooks Up with Microsoft for His Pot of Gold

The Huffington Post is reporting that Microsoft has asked the "Double Rainbow" guy to do an ad for Windows Live, photo software. In case you missed it, in January of 2010, Paul "Hungry Bear" Vasquez earned ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-03T08:21:25Z)

Petrobras May Raise 129 Billion Reais in Share Sale

Latin America's largest company by market value ... Shares of Petrobras have plunged 25 percent in Sao Paulo this year on concern it would pay more for the oil than it's worth, diluting earnings. Petrobras offered to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-03T12:03:19Z)

United States Beats Tunisia at 2010 FIBA World Championships

The United States beat Tunisia on Thursday to end group play at the 2010 FIBA World Championships. To call it an exciting win for Team USA would be a gross overstatement about what happened in this game ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-02T18:38:13Z)

Double Rainbows guy now hawking Windows Live

The YouTube sensation Double Rainbow guy is now hawking Windows Live ... Microsoft recruited Vasquez to do a promo for Windows Live photo editing software, specifically using the photo stitching feature to create a ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-02T00:15:50Z)

No. 14 USC Handles Hawaii as Matt Barkley Shines in Lane Kiffin's Trojans Debut

College football is off and running. Or, if you're USC Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley , you're off and throwing. Barkley and wide receiver Ronald Johnson kicked off the 2010 NCAA College Football season ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-03T13:29:13Z)

3G Capital Buyout: "Good Thing" for Burger King

analysts seem to think the $4 billion sale is a good deal for Burger King. BK, America's second-biggest burger chain after McDonald's, has been down this road before, having gone public in 2006, which is why some ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T16:07:53Z)

New York Yankees acknowledge 'preliminary discussion' regarding partial sale of ...

with half in Tampa and half in Orlando, saying it doesn't seem "economically feasible" to do it that way. Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty and the owner of the New York Yankees met Tuesday to discuss a plan with local ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-01T19:00:53Z)

Petrobras Plans to Raise $32 Billion From Minority Shareholders

Latin America's largest company by market value ... Shares Plunge Petrobras plunged 25 percent in Sao Paulo this year on concern it would pay more for the oil than it's worth, diluting earnings. Petrobras's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T13:00:35Z)

FIBA World Championships: Team USA survives a scare from Brazil

Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 15 for the Americans ... blowing most of a 24-point lead before holding on to beat Tunisia 71-58. (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-31T02:19:54Z)

Team USA Rips Iran At FIBA World Basketball Championships

... Kevin Durant netted 12 points and hauled in five boards as Team USA pounded Iran 88-51 Wednesday in FIBA World Championship play ... Thursday we play Tunisia. We just want to get a good win, play as a team, (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-01T22:35:37Z)

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