Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 9:40 pm

West Ham reject Spurs bid for Parker

LONDON (AFP) – West Ham revealed Wednesday they have rejected an offer from Premier League rivals Tottenham for England international midfielder Scott Parker. The 29-year-old has been linked with a summer ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T16:57:45Z)

LA Biomed study: Long hours of resident surgeons don't affect surgical outcomes

As industry regulators weigh whether to scale back the work hours of doctors-in-training, local researchers found in a study published today that outcomes of two common procedures weren't affected by long ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-07-27T02:39:56Z)

Tyco Int'l sells water equipment unit for $254M

Tyco International Ltd., a Swiss diversified manufacturer, said Thursday that it has agreed to sell its European water equipment business to a private equity firm for $245 million. The sale of its European Waterworks ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T10:51:29Z)

Procter & Gamble set to finalize Olympics deal

Procter & Gamble has reportedly reached an agreement with the International Olympics Committee to sponsor the 2012 Olympics in London. The Associated Press reports that IOC President Jacques Rogge on Friday ... (Source: Business Courier 2010-07-23T14:26:11Z)

CBOE Can Grow Without Merger Partner, Brodsky Says

(Adds today's stock trading in fourth paragraph.) July 29 (Bloomberg) -- CBOE Holdings Inc., operator of the largest U.S. options exchange that went public last month, has no need for a merger partner, Chief ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-29T15:23:30Z)

Tottenham bid for Scott Parker is rejected as West Ham chairman David Sullivan

West Ham have rejected a bid from rivals Tottenham for Scott Parker, after co-chairman David Sullivan reiterated the midfielder is not for sale. The Hammers have offered the 29-year-old a new contract worth £20million ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-28T08:58:08Z)

Confirmed: Fresno man's negatives are Ansel Adams'

A trove of old glass negatives bought at a garage sale for $45 have been authenticated as the lost work of famed nature photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 million, an attorney for the owner ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-27T23:18:19Z)

Judge OKs sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.—A judge has approved the sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Dorothy Eisenberg ruled Thursday that a newly ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-29T22:25:50Z)

Surgeries improve when medical residents more rested?

LOS ANGELES - As the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education seeks to improve patient care by limiting the hours worked by medical residents even more, the "Journal of Surgical Research" published ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-07-29T02:16:05Z)

A-Rod Takes Issue With Rangers Ch. 11 Plan

Law360, New York (July 29, 2010) -- New York Yankees third baseman and former Texas Ranger Alex Rodriguez has lodged an objection to the bankrupt Rangers' game plan for reorganization, citing "potential uncertainties" in ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-07-29T22:47:19Z)

Tyco International sell a European water equipment unit to private equity firm for $ ...

NEW YORK — Tyco International Ltd., a Swiss diversified manufacturer, said Thursday that it has agreed to sell its European water equipment business to a private equity firm for $245 million. The sale of its European ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-29T10:58:39Z)

Judge OKs sale of Brown Publishing Co.

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - A federal bankruptcy court on Thursday approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current President and ... (Source: Troy Daily News/Miami Valley Sunday News 2010-07-30T03:47:58Z)

Tickets on sale: Live versions of reality shows coming to Richmond

Fans of the Fox dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance" can get an up-close view of finalists AdéChiké Torbert, Billy Bell , Jose Ruiz , Kent Boyd , Lauren Froderman and Robert Roldan when they visit ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-07-29T04:10:37Z)

Fresno man's negatives are Ansel Adams'

FRESNO -- A trove of old glass negatives bought by a Fresno painter for $45 at a garage sale a decade ago has been authenticated as the work of iconic photographer Ansel Adams and are worth at least $200 ... (Source: Merced Sun-Star 2010-07-28T13:08:41Z)

Tyco Sells Water Equipment Unit

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tyco International Ltd., a Swiss diversified manufacturer, said Thursday that it has agreed to sell its European water equipment business to a private equity firm for $245 million. The sale of its ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-29T14:47:43Z)

Olympic committees striking some unusual deals

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- With the economy spiraling downward and sponsors running away faster than Usain Bolt, the Olympics needed money. Dow Chemical signed on as a global Olympic sponsor Friday with a 10 ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-29T20:45:37Z)

UPDATE 1-CME Group CEO sees no need for new acquisitions

* Excess cash will be returned to shareholders CHICAGO (Reuters) - CME Group Inc CEO Craig Donohue appeared to rule out growth by acquisition on Thursday and said excess cash would be returned to shareholders ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-29T13:57:36Z)

Tottenham no chance of getting West Ham's Parker

Tottenham's bid for West Ham United midfielder Scott Parker has been blasted by Hammers owner David Sullivan. West Ham have stood by their call that Parker is not for sale and Tottenham's pursuit of him has been ... (Source: Tribal Football 2010-07-29T00:57:21Z)

'So You Think You Can Dance' top 6 recap: Two out of four judges say Kent is the one to beat

FOX 'So You Think You Can Dance' top 6 finalists are, from left: Jose Ruiz, AdeChike Torbert, Lauren Froderman, Robert Roldan, Billy Bell and Kent Boyd. Robert's solo: Just beautiful, showing off his ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

Rodriguez objects to bankruptcy auction

Former Texas Rangers and current New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez filed an objection to the Rangers' bankruptcy plan Wednesday over concerns about whether he would receive the $24.9 million he's ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-29T17:39:30Z)

Judge OKs sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown

A federal bankrupcy judge in New York has approved the sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Dorothy Eisenberg ruled Thursday that a newly ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T22:47:19Z)

CME Sees No Need For Large-Scale M&A Deals; 2Q Up 22%

The chief executive of CME Group Inc. (CME) said Thursday that the futures exchange operator sees no need for large acquisitions as it focuses on potential opportunities from U.S. financial reforms. Craig Donohue said ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-29T14:33:24Z)

So You Think You Can Dance July 29 results: Allison Iraheta performs

The show opens with a group routine to "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by Sting. It focuses on this weird fantasy world that looks like an Adam Lambert concert. Allison Holker is the girl at the center ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-07-30T01:24:48Z)

US suing Oracle over software contracts

The U.S. Justice Department says it is suing Oracle for fraud over software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The agency says Oracle Corp. failed to offer government customers the same discounts on its ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Alex Rodriguez files objection to Texas Rangers sale

An attorney for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has filed an objection to the bankruptcy plan proposed for the Texas Rangers, saying Rodriguez is unsure he'll receive $24.9 million in deferred ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-29T13:07:30Z)

Lack of Rest Does Not Affect Residents' Surgery Outcomes

July 29, 2010 — Surgeries performed at night by unrested residents have outcomes comparable to those performed at the beginning of a shift, during the day, according to a new study. Arezou Yaghoubian, MD, from the ... (Source: Medscape News 2010-07-29T16:06:27Z)

Adams negatives revealed? Fresno man makes his case

LOS ANGELES A wall painter for the Fresno school district who bought a cache of antique glass-plate photographic negatives at a garage sale 10 years ago laid out his case Tuesday that they were created by ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-07-28T05:01:55Z)

Olympic chief backs 2012 progress

LONDON (AFP) – Two years before the start of the London Games, Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), expressed his satisfaction at progress at the Olympic site. His comments ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-29T20:24:09Z)

Justice Department files suit against Oracle

(07-29) 19:24 PDT REDWOOD CITY -- The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that Oracle Corp. defrauded the government in a software deal that involved hundreds of millions of dollars ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-30T02:43:32Z)

Justice Department suing Oracle for fraud over software contracts

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says it is suing Oracle for fraud over software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The agency says Oracle Corp. failed to offer government customers ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-29T21:21:25Z)

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