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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 3:39 am

Defense Tries To Discredit Smith Bodyguard

LOS ANGELES - Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T03:42:04Z)

AstraZeneca inks $198M deal to settle US lawsuits alleging antipsychotic drug caused ...

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Parent company of The Commercial Appeal reports growth in quarterly revenues

The E.W. Scripps Co. today reported its first quarter of revenue growth since the onset of the recession, but attributed the growth primarily to strength in its television division. The Cincinnati-based parent ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-10T01:26:04Z)

Plano woman faces Russia smuggling charges in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief appearance Monday in ... (Source: WFAA 2010-08-10T03:34:55Z)

Scripps sees better 2Q ad sales; revenue jumps 5%

Rich Boehne, CEO of E.W. Scripps Co. E.W. Scripps Co. saw improved advertising sales at its broadcast television stations during the second quarter of 2010, helping revenue grow 5 percent. The Cincinnati-based ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-09T13:23:05Z)

Defense in Anna Nicole Smith case tries to weaken credibility of model's bodyguard

LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Art from Lehman Brothers European offices for sale

Artworks, objects and office signs from the European offices of Lehman Brothers are being auctioned to help pay creditors of the failed investment bank, Christie's auction house said Monday. The Sept. 29 sale ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-10T02:44:48Z)

Alleged Russian Rifle-Sight Smuggler Appears in Brooklyn

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — A plea deal is in the works for a Texas woman accused of smuggling high-tech rifle sights to Russia. Anna Fermanova made a brief court appearance Monday in Brooklyn, where she's facing ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-09T22:41:26Z)

Foxwoods, Live Nation announce NY theater deal

Foxwoods Resort Casino has opened on Broadway. The eastern Connecticut casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Indians, announced a deal Monday with music company Live Nation that gives Foxwoods the naming rights to the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:18:16Z)

U.S.-Viet Nuke Deal To Allow Enriching

WASHINGTON | The Obama administration has told U.S. lawmakers that a nuclear cooperation deal with Vietnam is unlikely to include a coveted promise by the Hanoi government not to enrich uranium, congressional aides say ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-08T09:42:22Z)

ship in trouble off India

T he Panamanian-registered containership MSC Chitra that had collided Saturday with the MV Khalijia-II, a St. Kitts-registered ship, lists Monday in the Arabian Sea, close to Mumbai, India. Indian coast guard ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

Lehman Brothers Auctions Off Souvenirs From the Recession

Disaster capitalism diversifies into memorabilia. Christie's will hold an auction next month in London to sell the discards from Lehman Brothers' European offices in an effort to pay off its $613 billion tab ... (Source: Nymag.com 2010-08-09T14:48:59Z)

SunPower (SPWRA) Announces €48M Sale of Montalto di Castro PV Assets

SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA )(Nasdaq: SPWRB ) today announced that Etrion Corporation has signed a €48 million definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire the equity in the first two phases of the Montalto di ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-09T11:42:52Z)

SunPower Signs Definitive Sale Agreement for Italian Power Plants / Etrion Acquires ...

ROME, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunPower Corp . today announced that Etrion Corporation (TSX: ETX), an independent solar power producer, has signed a euro 48 million definitive sale and purchase agreement to ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-09T07:03:41Z)

SunPower says it agreed to sell solar power plants in Italy to Etrion for $36.1M

NEW YORK — SunPower Corp. said Monday it will sell solar power plants in Italy to Etrion Corp. for 48 million euros ($36.1 million). SunPower said the deal will be complete by the end of the third quarter. It said ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-09T18:52:22Z)

AstraZeneca to settle suits for $198m

LONDON — AstraZeneca PLC said yesterday that it has reached agreements to pay $198 million to settle a little more than half of the US lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

'Twilight' Dominates Teen Choice Awards, Kim Kardashian, Sandra Bullock, Taylor Swift ...

The Twilight Saga dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night picking up an incredible haul of 11 prizes. The vampire romance franchise won a total of 11 prizes at the ceremony, which was held at Los Angeles' Gibson ... (Source: Actressarchives.com 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

AstraZeneca to Pay $198 Million to Settle Seroquel Suits

AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and other harm ... (Source: Law.com 2010-08-10T02:30:29Z)

Selena Gomez talks about her new movie 'Monte Carlo' at Teen Choice Awards 2010 ...

August 9, 2010 -- Selena Gomez, the beloved Disney Channel actress was at the "Teen Choice Awards' blue carpet last night. Talking about her life and upcoming projects, one thing for sure is she just loves her fans and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-09T18:02:15Z)

Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino sign theater naming rights deal

PRESS RELEASE: "Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino Announce Naming Agreement for New York's Broadway Theatre - 'Foxwoods Theatre'" NEW YORK, NY (BUSINESS WIRE) August 9, 2010 - Foxwoods Resort Casino ... (Source: Ticket News 2010-08-09T14:27:30Z)

US-Vietnam nuke deal will likely allow enrichment

The Obama administration has told U.S. lawmakers that a nuclear cooperation deal with Vietnam is unlikely to include a promise by the Hanoi government not to enrich uranium, congressional aides say. The United States had ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-07T02:41:12Z)

DJ Rio Tinto Gets Binding Offer For 61% Of Alcan Engineered

Disclaimer: The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-05T06:39:48Z)

Winner List From The 2010 Teen Choice Awards (Vampires Ruled)

Choice Movie: Action Adventure – 'Sherlock Holmes' Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure - Channing Tatum , 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure - Rachel McAdams , 'Sherlock Holmes ... (Source: TV.com 2010-08-09T18:16:34Z)

Rio Tinto receives binding offer for 61 per cent of Alcan Engineered Products

Rio Tinto has received a binding offer from funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, L.P. (Apollo) and the Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI) to buy a 61 per cent stake in Alcan Engineered Products (AEP ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-05T16:26:47Z)

Live Nation signs deal to rename Broadway's former Hilton Theatre as Foxwoods Theatre

NEW YORK (AP) — Concert promoter and ticket-seller Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has granted Foxwoods Resort Casino exclusive rights to rename the former Hilton Theatre on Broadway in New York City's Times ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T17:04:59Z)

Texan faces Russia smuggling charges in NY

NEW YORK (AP) - A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief appearance Monday in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Apollo, FSI make offer for Alcan Engineering Products

Rio Tinto has received a binding offer from funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management (Apollo) and the Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI) to buy a 61% stake in Alcan Engineered Products (AEP), excluding the ... (Source: Metalbulletin 2010-08-05T10:50:21Z)

Asset sale boosts E.W. Scripps 2Q profits

DOWNTOWN - The E.W. Scripps Co. reported a gain in second quarter income, boosted in large part by the sale of its character licensing business in April. The newspaper and television station company reported ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-09T13:30:14Z)

Lehman Brothers artwork to go under the hammer

Works by the likes of Lucian Freud and Gary Hume and the sign that adorned the company's offices in London's Canary Wharf financial district will be among the pieces up for sale, said PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which ... (Source: China Post 2010-08-10T04:10:42Z)

Bodyguard testifies about $1M People photo deal

A key prosecution witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial says he discussed a scheme to sell pictures of Smith's newborn baby for $1 million. Smith's bodyguard Maurice Brighthaupt testified Monday in Los ... (Source: Daily Comet 2010-08-10T01:18:54Z)

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