Archive for March 3rd, 2010

• Progressive red shirts still betting on Thaksin (The Nation – Thailands English news)

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1256] The disconnect between the mainstream media and the red shirts has become even starker after the February 26 court ruling on former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s so-called ill-gotten wealth, leading to the seizure of Bt46 billion of his assets.

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• Apple, Sybase Options Lure Bulls (TheStreet.com)

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1260] Bullish options traders are betting on Apple and Sybase.

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• Tax time: New Jersey Nets offer unique perk to fans

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1232] In an attempt to draw fans to Friday's game against Orlando, the New Jersey Nets are offering ticket-purchasing fans a tax return, according to an NBA.com report. In a joint effort with Roni Deutch Tax Center, the Nets will provide a coupon for…

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• Summary Box: Radisson expanding, will be more posh (AP via Yahoo! News)

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1258] MAKING A GAMBLE: Carlson Hotels Worldwide is expanding its 1,000-hotel portfolio by 50 percent, betting it can buy low and the market will turn around.

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• Nolan Ryan predicts 92 wins for Rangers in 2010

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1233] Team president Nolan Ryan has some lofty expectations for the Texas Rangers , predicting them to win 92 games this season, according to ESPNDallas.com . “I just feel like that's a number that this ballclub should be able to reach,” Ryan said. “…

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• NHL trade deadline: Tales of the rich and poor

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1234] Just days after the heart attack finale of possibly the best hockey tournament ever at the Vancouver Olympics, you could sense a letdown was coming. And the NHL trade deadline day ‘

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• Road weary: The five worst NBA visiting teams

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1235] It can be easy for NBA teams to look good at home. Get these squads into more hostile surroundings, however, and their true colors are often exposed. Below are the five worst road teams in the NBA, determined by the difference between their winnin…

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• U.S. probes hedge fund bets against euro: source (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1259] The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether hedge funds might have acted together in betting against the euro, a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.

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• Pick n roll: Thursdays best NBA bet

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1236] Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Can Derrick Rose get a little help please? The second-year guard is averaging 25.8 points over the last five games but Chicago is just 2-3 straight up and against the spread over the same stretch. Starting …

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• Sports Betting Firm Asks: Rooney To Head England Towards Victory?

  March 3, 2010

  [Story ID: 1239] Online bookmakers Sky Bet has revealed odds for England versus Egypt.

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