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Deals of the Hour / July 27, 2010, 9:40 pm

Lost And Found: Yard Sale Ansel Adams

Cheers, Rick Norsigian, you are the luckiest man alive. The Associated Press (and others) just reported that after a six-month examination, a team of experts has authenticated a batch of found Ansel Adams ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-28T00:29:54Z)

Diego Maradona out as coach as Argentina's soccer coach

Diego Maradona was given the boot as Argentina's soccer coach before he could resign. His stint as coach of the Albiceleste ended far less successfully than his time as a player with the national team. The ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-28T03:57:29Z)

Modestly dressed Bratz dolls going on sale soon

New Bratz dolls are heading to stores after a federal court overturned a ruling that MGA Entertainment, parent of Little Tikes Co. of Hudson, had to turn over the brand to competitor Mattel Inc. Two new lines ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-27T06:29:00Z)

EA & LINKIN PARK JOIN FORCES FOR MEDAL OF HONOR

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – July 27, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that the Grammy award-winning rock band Linkin Park will headline the in-game soundtrack for Medal of Honor TM with the lead ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-07-28T03:00:14Z)

Linkin Park in Medal of Honor

It's not unusual for bands to try to get into music games to gain popularity. Now EA has announced that Linkin Park will be providing the soundtrack in the upcoming Medal of Honor. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS ... (Source: DailyGame.net 2010-07-28T03:00:14Z)

Diego Maradona out as Argentina's soccer coach after 21 erratic months on the job

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona was removed as Argentina's soccer coach Tuesday, his stay ending after nearly two years on the job and a humiliating exit in the World Cup quarterfinals. The ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-27T23:11:10Z)

Bratz are back: New dolls to hit shelves next month

NEW YORK - New Bratz dolls are heading to stores after a federal court overturned a ruling that their maker, MGA Entertainment, had to turn over the brand to Mattel Inc. Two new lines of the doe-eyed dolls ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-27T02:18:28Z)

MGM Resorts International sells its land under Atlantic City's Borgata for $73 ...

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — MGM Resorts International has sold its land under Atlantic City 's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers about 11 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-27T23:11:10Z)

Will Sanofi-Aventis snap up Genzyme?

BOSTON (MarketWatch) - Rumors that Genzyme Corp. could soon be gobbled up by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis have given a much-needed boost to the biotech company's depressed shares, but what's the ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-27T20:48:00Z)

Sanofi sues to stop generic drug's sale

NEW YORK — Sanofi-Aventis SA, France's leading drug maker, has sued the US Food and Drug Administration in a bid to make it withdraw its clearance of a lower-cost rival to the company's Lovenox blood ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-28T03:28:51Z)

$200 Million Ansel Adams Negatives Bought for $45 at Garage Sale

Ten years ago, Rick Norsigian purchased negatives at a Fresno garage sale for $45. It turns out those negatives were the work of noted photographer Ansel Adams , and they're actually worth $200 million. AP ... (Source: SFist 2010-07-28T03:14:32Z)

'Medal of Honor' Trailer To Offer Linkin Park Preview

Linkin Park will exclusively preview the first single from their upcoming album "A Thousand Suns," which is out Sept. 14, via a trailer for the upcoming videogame "Medal of Honor." The preview will be offered one ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-07-27T19:29:15Z)

Mattel loses Bratz lawsuit

NEW YORK — New Bratz dolls are heading to stores after a federal court overturned a ruling that their maker, MGA Entertainment, had to turn over the brand to Mattel Inc. Two new lines of the doe-eyed dolls ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-07-28T03:14:32Z)

Momenta: US district court places no restrictions on sale of generic version of ...

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Biotechnology company Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday a federal court placed no restrictions on the sale of a generic version of Sanofi-Aventis SA's Lovenox, an injected drug that prevents ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-27T12:34:04Z)

Momenta off as Sanofi seeks to thwart rival Lovenox

NEW YORK July 27 (Reuters) - Shares of Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc ( MNTA.O ) fell more than 7 percent on Tuesday after Sanofi-Aventis ( SASY.PA ) asked a U.S. court to block approval of Momenta's generic ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-27T14:42:55Z)

Diego Maradona's Tenure as Argentina Soccer Coach Ends on Rift Over Staff

Diego Maradona 's tenure as Argentina coach ended yesterday when the country's soccer association decided against renewing his contract because he wasn't prepared to accept changes to his staff. The Argentine ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T03:14:32Z)

Rod Blagojevich 'silly,' but not a criminal, defense says

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may talk a lot and possess "horrible judgment in people" but he's no criminal. That's the gist of the case made by Mr. Blagojevich's defense attorney, Sam Adam Jr ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-07-27T21:52:25Z)

Target CEO defends Minnesota political donations

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO today defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its Minneapolis ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-27T22:56:51Z)

Sanofi-Aventis Said to Make Genzyme Buyout Offer

(Updates with analyst comment in the fourth paragraph.) July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA made a takeover approach to Genzyme Corp., the largest maker of medicines for genetic diseases, about two weeks ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-23T19:12:31Z)

Obama to visit Edison Wednesday

EDISON — The honor will not be lost on Carl Padovano and Dave Thornton, owners of the Tastee Sub Shop, who will host President Barack Obama early this afternoon. "It's a great privilege. You look up one day ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-28T02:17:17Z)

Lost And Found: Ansel Adams At A Garage Sale

Cheers, Rick Norsigian, you are the luckiest man alive. The Associated Press (and others) just reported that after a six-month examination, a team of experts has authenticated a batch of found Ansel Adams ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-27T21:23:47Z)

Sanofi Will Be Concerned About Overpaying for Genzyme

The initially hazy Sanofi-Aventis rumors are gradually turning into something more concrete. A few weeks after reports emerged claiming senior management had been briefed about the possibility of a $20bn US ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-07-27T19:50:44Z)

Attorneys offer competing portraits of Rod Blagojevich

CHICAGO (AP) -- Two portraits of Illinois' disgraced former governor emerged Tuesday from his corruption trial: An insecure bumbler who talked too much and a greedy, smart political schemer determined to use his power to ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-27T22:49:41Z)

Target Corp. donating company money to candidates, mostly Emmer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The discount retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor ... (Source: Crookston Daily Times 2010-07-28T03:43:10Z)

Edison businesses fear street closings for Obama visit will pinch profits

But her business, she said, will likely not be a beneficiary of President Barack Obama's visit. "I think it's wonderful (that he's coming); it's extremely exciting," DeFalco said Tuesday inside DeFalco's ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-07-28T03:00:14Z)

MGM Resorts International Announces Sale of Atlantic City Land Leased to Borgata to ...

LAS VEGAS, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today that it has recently reached an agreement to sell four long-term ground leases and their respective underlying ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-27T21:59:35Z)

Blago attorney: He's a talker, not a criminal

CHICAGO — Rod Blagojevich is insecure, he talks a lot, and he's a bad judge of character — but he is not a criminal, the ousted Illinois governor's defense attorney told jurors Tuesday at his ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-07-28T02:53:04Z)

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL SELLS LAND UNDER BORGATA IN $73 MILLION DEAL

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-- MGM Resorts International has sold its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers just over 11 acres and ... (Source: NBC40.NET 2010-07-28T02:53:04Z)

Target Corp. defends political donation

ST. PAUL — Target Corp. on Tuesday defended the use of its new freedom to spend money on political campaigns as employees and gay organizations criticized a $150,000 donation that will help a Minnesota GOP ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-07-28T04:18:58Z)

Tastee Sub customers offer menu, economic advice for Obama

EDISON — Were President Barack Obama to ask Judy Sandlin of Piscataway to recommend something on the menu at Tastee Sub Shop she would suggest the No. 13, the salami and cheese. And, said Sandlin, "Extra ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-07-28T03:00:14Z)

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