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Deals of the Hour / July 6, 2010, 7:12 pm

EU court: Monsanto can't stop sale of patented soy

BRUSSELS— The European Union's top court ruled Tuesday that Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed maker, cannot block Argentine farmers from exporting to Europe soy meal containing the company's patented genetic modifications. The ruling by the EU Court of Justice says Monsanto's European patent ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-06T21:05:44Z)

Royals RHP Anthony Lerew earns first big league victory in 3-1 win over White Sox

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Anthony Lerew threw six solid innings for his first major league victory, and Billy Butler drove in two runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Monday night. The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-29T02:58:50Z)

SenoRx Completes Sale to C. R. Bard

SenoRx, Inc. (Nasdaq:SENO) today announced that the acquisition of the company by C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) was completed today. Under the terms of the merger agreement, SenoRx stockholders will receive $11 in cash for each share held of SenoRx common stock, a premium of approximately 14 percent ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-07-06T13:20:27Z)

EU court says Monsanto can't block exports to Europe of Argentine soy with patented gene

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union 's top court ruled Tuesday that Monsanto Co. , the world's biggest seed maker, cannot block Argentine farmers from exporting to Europe soy meal containing the company's patented genetic modifications. The ruling by the EU Court of Justice says Monsanto's European ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T20:29:57Z)

Feminists set fire to $15,500 in gender wage gap protest

A SWEDISH feminist party burned 100,000 kronor ($15,500) worth of bank bills in protest at the wage gap between men and women. "What we are going to do here is that we will set fire to 100,000 kronor, and we will do this for fair salaries," Feminist Initiative (FI) leader Gudrun Schyman said in ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-06T12:30:21Z)

Chicago White Sox-LA Angels: Sox Explode for Late Fireworks

Alexei Ramirez launched a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Angels' Scott Kazmir, letting the Angels know that the 11-run shutout game against the Royals the night before was over. A phenomenal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

Flora woman arrested in death of newborn found in suitcase

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A 41-year-old Flora woman has been arrested and charged with the death of a newborn baby found in a suitcase in late June. Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge told WLBT-TV that Sheila Ealey turned herself in to authorities Friday night. The baby's body was found in the ... (Source: WREG 2010-07-06T09:17:04Z)

Consumer group sues state electric rate regulators

July 6, 2010 8:10 p.m. | Madison — Wisconsin state regulators improperly approved electricity discounts for big businesses, a ratepayers advocacy group alleges in a new lawsuit. The Public Service Commission last month ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-07T01:09:07Z)

Australia proposes East Timor as offshore centre for assessing refugee claims

SYDNEY - Australia's new leader proposed Tuesday that East Timor become a U.N.-approved processing hub for asylum seekers as a way to stem a recent influx of boat people from Afghanistan and other countries in Asia. Prime Minister Julia Gillard pitched the idea as a regional solution to part of a ... (Source: CJAD 2010-07-06T15:14:59Z)

Sex for sale online a 'new and dangerous arena'

p2pnet view Crime | P2P:- A Swedish law criminalizing the "purchase of prostitution" has helped halve the number of women practising the world's oldest profession, says The Local . But difficulties remain, apparently. Sweden is "still facing a growing problem of sex sold over the internet ... (Source: p2pnet.net 2010-07-05T17:32:11Z)

Art from Princess Diana's family homes to go on the block

Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday. The three auctions feature items which once belonged at Althorp House, the ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-06T17:16:41Z)

San Francisco (42-40) at Milwaukee (37-46)

The San Francisco Giants have been encouraged by Madison Bumgarner's (notes) first two outings. Now, they hope they're ready to help get their prized rookie left-hander a win. The Giants' struggling offense came to life in their opener against the Milwaukee Brewers , and Bumgarner would ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T10:07:11Z)

EU: Most Iran Air jets banned from Europe

BRUSSELS—The EU on Tuesday banned most of Iran Air's jets from flying to Europe due to safety concerns, emphasizing that the move was not related to U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. The 27-nation bloc also relaxed restrictions on two airlines from Indonesia and put a Surinam ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T13:13:18Z)

Consumer group sues Wis. electric rate regulators over discounts for industrial customers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin state regulators improperly approved electricity discounts for big businesses, a ratepayers advocacy group alleges in a new lawsuit. The Public Service Commission last month formally approved Wisconsin Power and Light's request to offer large-scale industrial ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T23:07:26Z)

Woman arrested in death of baby found in suitcase

JACKSON, Miss. -- A 41-year-old Flora woman has been arrested and charged with the death of a newborn baby found in a suitcase in late June. Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge told WLBT-TV that Sheila Ealey turned herself in to authorities Friday night. The baby's body was found in the suitcase ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-07-06T09:17:04Z)

Brewers to face Giants' prized rookie lefty Bumgarner

MILWAUKEE — The San Francisco Giants have been encouraged by Madison Bumgarner's first two outings. Now, they hope they're ready to help get their prized rookie left-hander a win. The Giants' struggling offense came to ... (Source: madison 2010-07-06T23:36:04Z)

Teenager falls from cliff, drowns in Lake Superior

MADISON (WKOW) -- A Wisconsin teenager fell off a cliff and drowned in Lake Superior Saturday evening. Police officials say 18-year-old Marvin Charette III was fleeing police and fell about 40 feet into the lake. Police officials say they received reports of underage drinking near the cliffs in Red ... (Source: WKOW-TV.com 2010-07-07T00:11:51Z)

eBay AdCommerce, We Hardly Knew Ye

ADOTAS – It seemed like just last year we welcomed eBay's PPC text ad service, AdCommerce — which allows merchants to set their own prices on keywords used on the auction site — into the online advertising world… Oh wait, it was last year. Oh well, time to say adios, at least in the U.S ... (Source: ADOTAS 2010-07-06T16:26:34Z)

Some Pay More At Madison Clinic To Subsidize Others Who Pay Nothing

Wisconsin State Journal : At the Our Lady of Hope Clinic in Madison, Wis., some patients — about half — pay a premium for boutique -- or concierge -- services, which pays for care for the other half -- those without insurance at all. "Now one year old, the clinic started off slowly but is ... (Source: Kaiser Health News 2010-07-06T14:10:34Z)

Consumer group sues Wis. electric rate regulators

MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin state regulators improperly approved electricity discounts for big businesses, a ratepayers advocacy group alleges in a new lawsuit. The Public Service Commission last month formally approved Wisconsin Power and Light's request to offer large-scale industrial electricity ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T23:07:26Z)

Brewers vs. Giants

The San Francisco Giants have been encouraged by Madison Bumgarner's first two outings. Now, they hope they're ready to help get their prized rookie left-hander a win. The Giants' struggling offense came to life in their ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-06T15:00:40Z)

Baby's Body Found in Suitcase; Woman Arrested, Charged in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A 41-year-old Flora woman has been arrested and charged with the death of a newborn baby found in a suitcase in late June. Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge told WLBT-TV that Sheila Ealey turned herself in to authorities Friday night. The baby's body was found in the ... (Source: Eyewitness News 2010-07-06T13:41:56Z)

SenoRx Completes Sale To C. R. Bard - Update

(RTTNews) - SenoRx, Inc. (SENO: News ), a manufacturer of devices used for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, announced Tuesday the completion of its sale to medical device maker C. R. Bard, Inc. (BCR: News ). It was on May 5 that Bard agreed to buy SenoRx for about $200 million, net of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-06T12:44:40Z)

Art From Diana's Family Homes to Go on the Block

Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday. The three auctions feature items which once belonged at Althorp House, the Spencer family's country estate in Northhamptonshire, and in Spencer House ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-06T19:47:00Z)

APT sale includes Chillicothe plant

Hartsville, S.C. — Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has completed the acquisition of Associated Packaging Technologies, Inc. (APT), North America's largest manufacturer and supplier of Crystallized Polyethylene Terepthalate containers to the frozen food industry ... (Source: Chillico Constitution-Tribune 2010-07-06T20:29:57Z)

Art, antiques, carriages from family homes of Diana, Princess of Wales, to be ...

LONDON - Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday. The three auctions feature items which once belonged at Althorp ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-06T15:36:28Z)

Wis. teen drowns after fall from Lake Superior cliff

RED CLIFF, Wis. -- The Bayfield County sheriff's office says a rural Washburn teenager may have been fleeing police when he fell off a cliff and drowned in Lake Superior. Authorities believe 18-year-old Marvin Charette ... (Source: KARE 2010-07-07T01:37:45Z)

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Notice of Delisting or Failure to

On July 6, 2010, pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 4, 2010 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among SenoRx, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("SenoRx"), C. R. Bard, Inc., a New Jersey corporation ("Bard") and Raptor Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T17:23:50Z)

Royals' Lerew picks up first win vs. White Sox

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Anthony Lerew threw six solid innings for his first major league victory, and Billy Butler drove in two runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Monday night. The White Sox ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-29T02:58:50Z)

The Girl Who Played With Fire (Flickan som lekte med elden)

In "The Girl Who Played With Fire" -- the second installment in the "Millennium" trilogy following "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" -- Mikael Blomkvist is about to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation between Eastern Europe and Sweden, implicating well-known and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-06T20:01:19Z)

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