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Deals of the Hour / October 6, 2010, 3:44 pm

Shaun White Skateboarding Multiplayer Hands-On

How do you shape a city when you're competing with seven others? We find out. Shaun White Skateboarding is all about building momentum and using it to restore color to a lifeless city. At the heart of the game is the flow system, which tracks how stylish ... (Source: Gamespot News 2010-10-06T16:46:19Z)

Prince Music Theater files for bankruptcy protection, stopping sheriff's sale

Just hours before a sheriff's sale was set to begin Tuesday, owners of the Prince Music Theater on Chestnut Street filed for bankruptcy protection, staying the sale and preventing Toronto-headquartered TD Bank from seizing the Center City performance venue ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-06T08:10:55Z)

Duluth man wants fake marijuana rule overturned

DULUTH, Minn.—A Duluth business owner is filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn a city ordinance banning sale or use of synthetic marijuana. Jim Carlson, owner of Last Place on Earth, claims in the suit filed Monday that he will lose 50 percent of his ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-06T16:24:50Z)

Judge deals setback to state investigation of foreclosure mills

In a blow to a state investigation of home-foreclosure firms, a Palm Beach circuit judge Monday approved a motion to quash a subpoena issued in the case. Calling the subpoena of marketing materials "overbroad, vague, inconsistent and unduly burdensome ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T04:15:53Z)

Red Sox ownership reach agreement to buy English Premier League's Liverpool FC

The Boston Red Sox owners have tried their hand at auto racing, golf, college sports and — of course — baseball. They even kicked a little soccer around before making a deal to buy Liverpool of the English Premier League. New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-06T21:54:07Z)

Foreclosure: Shapiro & Fishman get subpoena thrown out

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's investigation into foreclosure documentation problems involving several state law firms suffered a blow Monday, when a Palm Beach County court denied the office's legal attempt to get information from one of ... (Source: The Business of Sports (blog) 2010-10-05T13:41:23Z)

Duluth man wants rule banning sale of fake marijuana overturned

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Duluth business owner is filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn a city ordinance banning sale or use of synthetic marijuana. DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Duluth business owner is filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn a city ordinance ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-10-06T17:22:06Z)

Giants playoff tickets go on sale Tuesday

Tickets for the Giants' National League division series against the Atlanta Braves are sold out, but you have a shot at National League championship series tickets should the Giants advance. NLCS tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. Tuesday only at www.sfgiants ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T21:13:32Z)

2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K11 Now Available #NBA2K11;Relive Michael Jordan's greatest ...

"Michael Jordan is much more than a cover athlete for NBA 2K11," said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. "Building a game mode specifically for the greatest player of all time takes the NBA 2K series to the next level. This is ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-06T08:53:52Z)

Analyst expects Sotheby's 3Q sales to improve

Sotheby's stock climbed Thursday as an analyst predicted the auction house's third-quarter sales should rise about 60 percent from a year ago. THE SPARK: Wedbush's Rommel Dionisio anticipates Sotheby's will be able to capitalize on rebounding art prices ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T17:37:31Z)

Here's Looking At You, National League Division Series

"Sorry kiddo, you can't have my parking space. I'm not done YET." After a crazy season of first place flip-flopping, taking the All-Star game and clinching World Series home-field advantage , the four NL playoff teams are looking to bring the title back to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-06T20:28:13Z)

Houston American Energy to Sell South Texas Assets to Plains E&P

Houston American Energy Corp has entered into an agreement with Plains Exploration and Production Company pursuant to which Houston American will sell to Plains its holdings in Karnes County, Texas with Houston American retaining an overriding royalty ... (Source: Oilvoice.com 2010-10-06T20:06:44Z)

FIFA 11 Is the Fastest Selling Sports Game Ever

Publisher Electronic Arts has announced that FIFA 11 has managed to sell 2.68 million copies at retail on the European and North American markets in its first week on sales, making it the fastest selling sports video game ever launched. The company has ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-06T08:46:42Z)

Boston Liverpool fans excited about Red Sox deal

BOSTON (AP) — Members of the Liverpool FC Supporters Club of Boston, one of the largest in the U.S., say they are excited that the owners of their "second favorite team" may buy their football club. Tim Treacy (TRAY'-see), LFC Boston chairman, said ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-06T20:49:41Z)

Houston American Energy (HUSA) Announces $1.65M Interest Sale to Plains Exploration

Houston American Energy Corp (AMEX: HUSA ) announced that they entered an agreement for the $1.65 million sale of their 6,000+ gross acre working interest in Karnes County to Plains Exploration and Production Company. As part of the transaction, Houston ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-05T17:16:08Z)

Cliff Lee leads Rangers to 5-1 victory over Rays in Game 1 of ALDS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Cliff Lee, postseason ace for hire. Picking up where he left off during a dazzling October run a year ago, Lee shut down the Tampa Bay Rays while outpitching David Price and leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory in the opening ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-06T22:22:45Z)

Liverpool board agrees on sale to Red Sox owners

LONDON — Liverpool's board agreed to sell the debt-riddled Premier League club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, but may have to take legal action to force out the existing American owners. (Return to story) (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-06T17:29:16Z)

Philadelphia theater files for Chapter 11 protection over $4.8M in debt

The 596-seat Prince Music Theater had been scheduled for sheriff's sale on Tuesday, but the venue filed for Chapter 11 protection to deal with about $4.8 million in debt. Producing director Marjorie Samoff told The Philadelphia Inquirer the theater's ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-10-06T10:19:46Z)

Philadelphia theater files for bankruptcy

A theater in downtown Philadelphia has filed for bankruptcy protection, forestalling a sheriff's sale.The 596-seat Prince Music Theater had been scheduled for sheriff's sale on Tuesday, but the venue filed for Chapter 11 protection to deal with about $4.8 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-06T10:41:14Z)

Zhang's $6.7 Million Baby Boosts Sotheby's Mixed Hong Kong Sale

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Waving paddle 3008, a woman in a black dress at the center of Sotheby's Hong Kong saleroom saw off all comers to win a 1992 Zhang Xiaogang painting that set an artist record of HK$52.18 million ($6.73 million), as Chinese buyers ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T21:13:32Z)

Cliff Lee, David Price set to face off in AL playoffs

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays are impressed with, though not intimidated by Cliff Lee's glittering postseason résumé. The American League East champions beat the Texas Rangers ace three times during the regular season and will send 19-game ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-06T10:12:36Z)

Houston American Energy To Sell South Texas Assets To Plains Exploration - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Houston American Energy Corp. (HUSA: News ) said it has agreed to sell its holdings in Karnes County, Texas to Plains Exploration and Production Co., retaining an overriding royalty interest. The planned purchase and sale are part of Plains ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-05T17:30:27Z)

Duluth businessman wants fake marijuana ban overturned

A Duluth business owner is filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn a city ordinance banning sale or use of synthetic marijuana. DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth business owner is filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn a city ordinance banning sale or use of synthetic ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-10-06T17:29:16Z)

Algeria signs 6 Russia deals during Medvedev visit

Algeria and Russia signed six deals Wednesday in sectors including energy and transportation during a visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The Russian leader, accompanied by a delegation that included Russian business leaders, said after a meeting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T21:04:00Z)

Nelson Cruz, Bengie Molina homer to support Cliff Lee against Rays

S T. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Cliff Lee, postseason ace for hire. Picking up where he left off during in a dazzling October run a year ago, Lee shut down the Tampa Bay Rays while outpitching David Price and leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory in the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T21:32:38Z)

Romanee-Conti Lifts Sotheby's Hong Kong Wine Sale to Record $13.8 Million

Burgundy's Domaine de la Romanee- Conti led Sotheby's two-day wine sale in Hong Kong, where Asian buyers branched out from top Bordeaux labels like Chateau Lafite Rothschild to extend their dominance in the global wine market. The auctions tallied HK$ ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-03T16:14:05Z)

Braves-Giants Preview

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Tim Lincecum emerged as the most dominant pitcher in the National League in his first two full major league seasons. Back-to-back NL Cy Young Awards. Two All-Star selections, 526 strikeouts. All by the age of 25. Now, the 16-game ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-06T20:35:22Z)

Fla. Judge Quashes State Subpoena in Foreclosure Probe

A Palm Beach Circuit judge dealt a blow Monday to Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's investigation of foreclosure law firms by quashing a broad subpoena issued against one of the firms. Judge Jack Cox in a sharply worded order said it's up to the ... (Source: Law.com 2010-10-06T03:03:06Z)

Vimpelcom in $6.6 billion deal to buy Orascom, Wind

said it was to pay $6.6 billion to buy Italian group Wind and control of Egyptian operator Orascom Telecom, and wanted a deal with Algeria to keep its Djezzy unit. Monday's deal with Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris marked a major expansion into Asia and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-04T17:53:06Z)

Russia, Egypt In $6.6 Billion Telecom Deal

Moscow, Russian Federation (AHN) - In what could become the world's fifth-largest telecommunications carrier, Russian and Egyptian telecom giants have agreed to a $6.6 billion deal to merge their assets. The agreement, which will see 174 million ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-06T15:13:15Z)

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