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Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 2:41 am

That's the Deal: Colin Quinn Show, Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, Headed to Broadway

... is headed all the way to Broadway ... Colin Quinn Long Story Short," the one-man show starring Mr. Quinn, the comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alumnus, will transfer to the Helen Hayes Theater for an 11 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-22T06:47:18Z)

Attorney changed postnup, didn't tell McCourts

Larry Silverstein testified that ... agreement to reflect that the team and his businesses were Frank McCourt's alone. "I garbled the language," Silverstein said. While Jamie McCourt signed all six at the couple's ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-23T08:33:29Z)

China to prep for Asiad in Florida

NEW YORK (AFP) – China's national baseball team will play in the Florida Instructional League to prepare for the Asian Games in the southern ... with Tom Lawless as coach and Scott McGregor as pitching coach. (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-22T19:40:24Z)

Chinese team prepares for Asian Games in Florida

... is practicing in Florida to get ready for the Asian Games ... infielder Tom Lawless, who helped coach the Chinese team in 2007-08, will guide the squad along with former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Scott ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-22T18:50:17Z)

Surprise! Good Old Games Is Not Dead, Relaunches Tomorrow

representatives of Good Old Games confirmed that its suspected ... operate in many ways as it has in the past: Games will still be DRM-free, titles will continue to be sold separately, and GOG will not run off a ... (Source: Shacknews 2010-09-22T16:41:26Z)

China Baseball Team To Train In Florida

NEW YORK (AP) ― The China baseball team will practice and play in the Florida Instructional League to prepare for the Asian Games in Guangzhou ... with Tom Lawless as coach and Scott McGregor as pitching coach. (Source: WBZ-TV 2010-09-22T17:24:23Z)

Murphy steps up for Texas with Hamilton out

The feeling of trust is mutual with manager Ron Washington. Murphy started the season as the Rangers fourth outfielder behind Josh Hamilton, Julio Borbon and Nelson Cruz. But Washington took Murphy aside and told him ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-09-23T04:08:38Z)

Good Old Games returns Thursday - with Baldur's Gate

It turns out Good Old Games' out-of-nowhere shutdown Saturday is a matter of evolution, not death. Dressed as monks and saying they had "sinned" and want to be the No. 1 alternative to digital-download ... (Source: Network World Fusion 2010-09-22T17:45:52Z)

Digital PC classics service Good Old Games closes [Update]

We've championed Good Old Games aka GOG.com since its ... and following a couple of posts via GOG's Twitter page on Friday which read as follows: Sometimes it's really hard being DRM-free... hard to keep things the ... (Source: Neoseeker 2010-09-20T21:15:49Z)

(TNA) Mickie James TNA Debut + Scott Hall's TNA Return?

It was reported earlier today that former WWE Diva Mickie James had come to terms with TNA Wrestling and would be signing a contract very soon, if she hasn't already. We can confirm after checking with other sources ... (Source: TWNP-Wrestling News 2010-09-22T22:10:43Z)

Good Old Games Shuts Down, For Now

Good Old Games was primarily used as a portal which sold DRM free classic games like Descent Freespace, Master of Orion 2, Interstate 76, and many others. GOG.com also occasionally offered more modern games such as ... (Source: Ve3d.com 2010-09-17T23:56:52Z)

Kiwi Commonwealth Games athletes to delay arrival in New Delhi

Auckland, Sep 23 : New Zealand' Commonwealth Games athletes have been advised to hold off travel to New Delhi until September 28 because the Games Village will not be ready to take them. The final decision on New ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-09-23T05:34:32Z)

(TNA) Breaking Update: Mickie James' TNA Deal

As noted earlier today here on the website and on TNAWrestlingNews.com , former WWE Women's Champion Mickie James is expected to sign a contract with TNA Wrestling today — if she hasn't already. Those close to the ... (Source: TWNP-Wrestling News 2010-09-22T22:10:43Z)

Lawyer testifies he didn't tell McCourts he made changes to postnuptial deal ...

... he replaced an addendum that excluded the Dodgers from Frank McCourt's separate property with wording that included the team and didn't notify Jamie McCourt about the switch. Larry Silverstein, who is expected ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-22T19:26:05Z)

Report: Mickie James comes to terms with TNA

Former WWE Diva Mickie James has come to terms on a contract with TNA, according to a report on pwinsider.com. The report said that James is expected to make her debut with the company next month, likely ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-09-22T22:03:34Z)

Violence erupts in east Jerusalem after deadly shooting of Palestinian, clouding ...

JERUSALEM — Crowds of Palestinian ... erupted in the Silwan neighborhood shortly after a 32-year-old Palestinian man was killed by a private Israeli security guard watching over Jewish families in the area. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-23T08:54:58Z)

Spain's government in deal to help crucial 2011 budget

Jose Antonio Alonso ... Spain is trying to reassure investors over the state of its economy and its ability to rein its deficit. With 169 seats in Spain?s 350-member assembly, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero? (Source: France 24 2010-09-22T20:30:30Z)

Seinfeld heading to Broadway as stage director

The Seinfeld funnyman took charge of Colin Quinn's Long Story Short when it opened at New York's Bleecker ... Previews kick off at the Helen Hayes Theater on 22 October (10) and it will officially launch on 9 ... (Source: Hollywood.com 2010-09-22T18:07:20Z)

N.Y. sweep gives Rangers hope

... Rangers manager Ron Washington tried to downplay the significance of a three-game sweep ... Texas won the opener 6-5 on Nelson Cruz 's homer leading off the 13th, after he tied it with a homer in the eighth. (Source: Times Union 2010-09-14T05:38:03Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

JERUSALEM (AP) — Days ahead of a crucial peacemaking session, Israel's prime minister touched a raw nerve with the Palestinians on Sunday by demanding they recognize Israel as a Jewish state ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

India battles Commonwealth Games crisis

New Zealand has delayed the departure of its Commonwealth Games athletes due to a long list of problems with accommodation in Delhi, the country's Games chief Mike Stanley said Thursday. "It's tremendously ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-23T03:04:13Z)

Seinfeld-helmed 'Story' sets B'way date

... the Colin Quinn solo show that was helmed by Seinfeld in a successful Off Broadway limited engagement earlier this year, is making the move to the Main Stem, playing an 11-week run at the Helen Hayes Theater ... (Source: Variety 2010-09-21T20:31:41Z)

Spain reaches deal that will help it pass 2011 budget key to cutting deficit

MADRID (AP) — Spain's government ... and presumably force Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to call early elections. The ruling party's spokesman in Parliament, Jose Antonio Alonso, announced Wednesday ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-23T09:09:17Z)

DODGERS: Attorney says Jamie McCourt pushed for agreement

Larry Silverstein said he discovered ... agreement to reflect that the team and his businesses were Frank McCourt's alone. "I garbled the language," Silverstein said. While Jamie McCourt signed all six at the couple ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-23T06:46:07Z)

Spain reaches deal with small opposition party that will help it pass 2011 budget

MADRID (AP) — Spain's government ... and presumably force Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to call early elections. The ruling party's spokesman in Parliament, Jose Antonio Alonso, announced Wednesday ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-23T08:40:39Z)

Good Old Games Leaves Beta Status After Two Years, Adds 'Baldur's Gate'

GOG is commemorating the milestone with a new site, brand new features and the massive announcement of a deal with Hasbro to breathe new life into some of the most desired titles in PC gaming history, including ... (Source: WorthPlaying.com 2010-09-22T23:43:47Z)

More athletes delay coming to New Delhi for scandal-plagued Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI - A growing number competitors are putting off travel to the Commonwealth Games to allow organizers time to finish their frantic preparations and clean the filthy accommodations that were slated ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-23T07:50:32Z)

Hamilton's goal: Last three games

ANAHEIM -- Josh Hamilton ... ANAHEIM -- Rangers manager Ron Washington, with his offense struggling, made three significant changes to the lineup on Wednesday, giving shortstop Elvis Andrus, outfielder Nelson Cruz ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-09-23T03:32:50Z)

Clashes erupt over killing of Palestinian in East Jerusalem

JERUSALEM - An Israeli security guard posted to protect Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian on Wednesday in East Jerusalem, setting off street clashes between stone-throwing youths and riot police that ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-23T07:29:04Z)

BioWare's Baldur's Gate Coming to GOG.com

When Good Old Games comes back online there'll be at least one giant RPG reason to fire it up again. If there's one thing that can make gamers forgive Good Old Games for faking its own death , it's the ... (Source: Escapist Magazine 2010-09-23T00:41:03Z)

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