Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 17, 2010, 7:40 pm

Medco expands research efforts with $730M deal for trial technology developer United ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. says it will buy United BioSource Corp., which develops technology used in clinical trials and patient monitoring, for $730 million in ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-16T12:17:31Z)

Snapshot of retailers' 2nd-quarter earnings

More customers shopped TJX Cos. stores for discounted clothing and housewares, the company said Tuesday, helping its second-quarter sales rise and net income grow nearly 17 percent. The company that owns the T ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-17T21:27:31Z)

RETAIL: Some stores finding deep discounts aren't enough

NEW YORK ---- A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days, and ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-18T01:23:44Z)

Ybrant Digital to acquire Lycos from Daum Communications

Aug 17, 2010 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Ybrant Digital Limited, an India-based digital marketing solutions company, has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Lycos, Inc., a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-17T21:56:09Z)

Medco to acquire United BioSource for $710M

Medco Health Solutions Inc., the largest pharmacy benefits manager by revenue in the United States, has agreed to buy closely held United BioSource Corp. for $730 million in an all-cash deal. Medco operates an automated ... (Source: Ibj.com 2010-08-16T13:57:44Z)

Ill. elections board votes to certify Nov. ballot

August 17, 2010 (CHICAGO) -- The Illinois State Board of Elections has voted to certify a ballot that includes pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen for governor but not U.S. Sen. Roland Burris in a special election for his seat ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-17T17:38:27Z)

Looking For A Deal For The Family? JetBlue Brings Back 'All You Can Jet'

NEW YORK (AP) - JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass that allows customers to travel to an unlimited number of cities over a one-month period for $699. The pass is valid seven days a week for flights ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-08-17T23:22:03Z)

Pro-Lifers Blast FDA Approval of 'Abortion Drug' Ella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the sale and use of an "emergency contraceptive" that opponents are calling the new abortion drug. Related Health Care Bill Passes; Pro-Lifers Not ... (Source: Christian Post 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

Deadline dash: Usual flurry of 11th-hour deals

With the clock quickly approaching midnight, teams made a mad dash to sign their top talent taken in the 2010 Draft. Thirteen first-round picks remained unsigned with just a half-hour remaining before the ... (Source: Baltimore Orioles 2010-08-17T04:31:02Z)

Fixed Mobile Convergence

Ybrant Digital to acquire Lycos from Daum Communications Aug 17, 2010 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Ybrant Digital Limited, an India-based digital marketing solutions company, has signed ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-17T21:56:09Z)

Some stores finding deep discounts aren't enough

A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days, and other chains are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-17T20:44:34Z)

Buck-Wak reunion didn't go as planned

BALTIMORE – It was supposed to be a reunion of mentor and protégé, but bad baseball and a worse record spoiled the meeting of two old friends. Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-17T16:41:11Z)

Grotech Ventures Announces Sale of United BioSource to Medco Health

Grotech Ventures, a leading early investor in high-potential technology companies and one of the longest-established firms in the venture industry, announced today that Medco Health Solutions, Inc. has agreed to acquire ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-17T13:56:33Z)

JetBlue reprises All You Can Jet sale

JetBlue Airways is bringing back its All You Can Jet Pass, a $699 ticket that allows passengers to fly as much as they want to wherever they want between Sept. 7 and Oct. 6. Last year's unlimited All You Can ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-17T23:50:41Z)

Blue Jays sign RHP Deck McGuire, 3 other picks

TORONTO (AP) -- The Blue Jays signed first-round draft pick Deck McGuire, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $2 million bonus. McGuire's deal was completed Monday at 11:59 p.m., while second-rounder Griffin ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-17T15:51:04Z)

Major stores report profits, but sometimes even deep discounts aren't enough

NEW YORK – A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-17T21:06:02Z)

Pro-lifers: FDA-approved 'ella' is really an abortion pill

WASHINGTON (BP)--The federal government has approved for sale another pill as an emergency contraceptive, but critics say it actually is an abortion drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Aug. 13 the ... (Source: BP News 2010-08-16T21:00:04Z)

JetBlue's all-you-can fly airline pass returns

FRESNO, California (KFSN) -- JetBlue is reviving one of its unlimited travel deals. For one month, passengers can fly anywhere they want, as much as they want. The offer, which originally debuted last year, is on sale ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-18T00:40:47Z)

New Rangers owners make first hire

The Texas Rangers ' new ownership group has made its first front-office hire. The Rangers on Monday announced the appointment of Jay Miller to senior vice president, effective Aug. 30. Miller will be involved ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-16T21:21:33Z)

Orioles sign No. 3 overall pick Machado

BALTIMORE -- In a deal that came just three minutes shy of Monday's midnight deadline, the Orioles agreed to terms with third-overall pick Manny Machado, awarding the 17-year-old the second-largest signing ... (Source: Baltimore Orioles 2010-08-18T00:55:06Z)

Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9M deal

Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Jae C. Hong, File AP Photo FILE - This June 7, 2010 ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-17T18:14:14Z)

Townhall News Pro-lifers: FDA-approved 'ella' is really an abortion pill

WASHINGTON (BP)--The federal government has approved for sale another pill as an emergency contraceptive, but critics say it actually is an abortion drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-16T21:28:42Z)

New Rangers owners make first front-office hire

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers' new ownership group has made its first front-office hire. The Rangers on Monday announced the appointment of Jay Miller to senior vice president, effective Aug. 30. Miller ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-17T15:08:08Z)

State Board of Elections gives OK to November ballot

The Illinois State Board of Elections has voted to certify a ballot that includes pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen for governor but not U.S. Sen. Roland Burris in a special election for his seat. The board voted Tuesday on the ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-08-18T01:23:44Z)

Deep discounts by retailers not enough for some shoppers

NEW YORK — A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Wal-Mart shoppers to bite these days, and ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-08-17T22:10:28Z)

Stores find deep discounts not enough

"If low-income shoppers are passing that up, that goes to show you how tapped-out they are,'' said Ken Perkins, president of research firm RetailMetrics. One key measure of revenue dropped at Walmart for the fifth ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-17T22:53:25Z)

Some more Scott Boras quotes on Machado signing

Talking to superagent Scott Boras – especially about his clients – is always an interesting experience. I spoke to him for several moments this morning about the Orioles' newly minted pick Manny Machado ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-08-18T01:38:03Z)

Chuck Greenberg on Rangers' sale: 'We think that great days are ahead'

MINNEAPOLIS – The easiest step in the long, drawn-out sale of the Rangers came Thursday in a hotel ballroom almost 900 miles from Rangers Ballpark. Owners from the 30 major league teams unanimously approved ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-13T05:47:22Z)

IL elections board votes to certify Nov. ballot

The Illinois State Board of Elections has voted to certify a ballot that includes pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen for governor but not U.S. Sen. Roland Burris in a special election for his seat. The board voted ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-17T19:04:21Z)

Ybrant Buys Lycos for $36 Million

- Lycos Inc., the Leading Brand of Search-Based Internet Properties and Services. - Daum Communications Will Focus on Korean Domestic Business Following This Sale. Ybrant Digital, the end-to-end provider of ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-17T10:43:16Z)

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