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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 11:40 am

Inergy LP to buy Inergy Holding in $2.07 billion deal

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Propane distributor Inergy LP ( NRGY.N ) agreed to buy its holding partner Inergy Holding LP ( NRGP.N ) in an all-stock deal worth about $2.07 billion. Under the agreement, Inergy Holding ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-07T23:55:23Z)

Andrew Romanoff Launches DPS Pension Deal Attack Ad (VIDEO)

Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff wasted little time attacking his opponent, incumbent Michael Bennet, after a New York Times article criticized the former Denver Public Schools chief for a deal he made to ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-07T19:59:09Z)

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Prepare for the follow-up to the biggest entertainment launch in history: on 9th November Call of Duty®: Black Ops™ will introduce fans to the elite world of Black Ops. Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and ... (Source: IncGamers.com 2010-08-09T17:55:06Z)

Nabors (NBR) Acquires Superior Well Services (SWSI) In $900M Deal

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR ), the largest land-rig contractor in the world, said Monday that it has agreed to acquire smaller oilfield services company Superior Well Services Inc. (NASDAQ: SWSI ) for about $900 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-09T12:47:17Z)

'Twilight', 'Vampire Diaries' Rule Teen Choice Awards 2010

Vampires are hot! The 2010 Teen Choice Awards took place last night and will be airing tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Do you want to wait to hear about how great your favorite vampires did? Let's take a peek! The Teen ... (Source: Limelife 2010-08-09T14:56:08Z)

Broadway's Hilton Theatre Becomes The Foxwoods Theatre in New Deal

Broadway's Hilton Theatre will be renamed The Foxwoods Theatre. New York's Hilton Theatre has assumed a new moniker. Foxwoods Resort Casino and live music company Live Nation have announced a multi-year partnership ... (Source: Broadway.com 2010-08-09T16:36:21Z)

Have yesterday's action heroes become 'Expendables'?

T he way they execute thugs, drug dealers and kidnappers, there's no way Sylvester Stallone's crew in "The Expendables" could be called an over-the-hill gang. But the fact is that in this Caribbean-set ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T17:12:09Z)

Red Wings Land Ruslan Salei To Bolster Blueline

The Detroit Red Wings continued to add experience to their line-up by signing defenceman Ruslan Salei to a one-year deal, the NHL team said on Monday. The Red Wings, who last week signed 40-year-old Mike ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-09T18:02:15Z)

Negotiations completed for $20 billion Gulf oil fund

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department and BP announced Monday that they have finished negotiations to implement a $20 billion fund for victims of the Gulf oil spill and that BP has made a $3 billion initial deposit ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T16:43:31Z)

Inergy L.P. to issue $2 billion in units to combine partnerships

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Inergy L.P. said Monday it plans to buy Inergy Holdings L.P. in a deal that includes the issuance of $2 billion in common units, as Inergy's cash-generating assets are brought under ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-09T13:15:55Z)

Romanoff makes hay out of NYT story

Gretchen Morgenson's bombshell New York Times story on Friday , which questioned the benefits of the financing deal that the Denver Public Schools made under Michael Bennet, was quickly turned into an ad by Bennet's ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-08-09T18:02:15Z)

Sylvester Stallone brings back the big-action tough guy in 'The Expendables'

SAN DIEGO — With his business shirt, black tie and blue tinted shades, Sylvester Stallone looks more like a hipster movie executive than a battle-worn bruiser on a deadly mission in South America. But ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-08-09T13:30:14Z)

Superior Well Services bought by Nabors Industries for $900 million (NBR,SWSI)

On Monday, Nabors Industries Ltd. ( NYSE:NBR ) announced that it would be buying Superior Well Services ( NASDAQ:SWSI ) for approximately $900 million. Gene Isenberg, Nabors' Chairman and CEO, commented: "For some time ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-08-09T17:12:09Z)

Nabors To Buy Superior Well Services In $735 Million Deal

HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Nabors Industries Ltd. ( NBR ) has agreed to pay $735 million for the stock of Superior Well Services Inc. ( SWSI ), expanding the drilling contractor's offerings in shale natural gas ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-09T16:50:40Z)

Reds acquire Edmonds from Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired veteran outfielder Jim Edmonds from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Chris Dickerson. Edmonds is batting .286 with eight home runs and 20 runs batted in over ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-09T18:09:25Z)

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: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-09T17:04:59Z)

Teen Choice Awards 2010 Full Winner List; 'Twilight Saga' Dominates

The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10) picking up an incredible haul of 11 prizes. The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10). The vampire ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-09T15:10:27Z)

Inergy LP, Inergy Holding To Create $6B Firm

NEW YORK -- Inergy L.P. said Monday it'll buy Inergy Holdings L.P. in a deal that values the combined energy partnership at about $6 billion. Inergy L.P. said its current cash distribution rate of $2.82 a year ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-09T12:04:20Z)

Red Wings sign Salei to one-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings added some experience to their blue line on Monday by signing defenseman Ruslan Salei to a one-year contract. No financial terms were disclosed. Salei, 35, was originally a first-round draft pick ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-08-09T16:57:50Z)

In last-minute sprint for votes, Sen. Bennet defends pension deal as Denver schools chief

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sen. Michael Bennet launched a last-minute sprint for votes Friday amid questions about a pension financing deal he oversaw while superintendent of Denver Public Schools. Bennet, who ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-06T23:13:37Z)

'Call Of Duty: Black Ops' Multiplayer Trailer

Behold the very first trailer showing off the multiplayer gameplay of "Call of Duty: Black Ops." We've got exploding crossbow bolts, guns that shoot knives and even remote control cars that go boom! What more ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2010-08-09T16:57:50Z)

Stallone back to big action in 'The Expendables'

(AP) — SAN DIEGO - With his business shirt, black tie and blue tinted shades, Sylvester Stallone looks more like a hipster movie executive than a battle-worn bruiser on a deadly mission in South America. But beneath ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-09T12:40:08Z)

Associate U.S. Attorney General Tom Perrelli

FILE - Associate U.S. Attorney General Tom Perrelli in a Wednesday, September 2, 2009 file photo in Washington. The Justice Department and BP announced Monday, August 9, 2010 that they have finished negotiations to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-09T16:36:21Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers again ruled the Teen Choice Awards. "The Twilight Saga" commanded Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-09T04:04:44Z)

Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer teaser released

A new trailer has been released for Call of Duty: Black Ops that features the multiplayer mode. At the end of the trailer, the date September 1st, is shown as for the full multi-player reveal. Call of Duty: Black Ops ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-09T18:09:25Z)

Deal reached on BP's $20B fund

The Justice Department said Monday that negotiations with BP to create a $20 billion claims fund for Gulf Coast residents have finished. "We are pleased that BP made an initial contribution and has taken an important ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-08-09T15:31:56Z)

Foxwoods inks naming rights deal for Broadway theater

T he Hilton Theatre on Broadway's historic 42nd Street in New York's Times Square has been renamed the Foxwoods Theatre. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Live Nation have reached a multi-year agreement that ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T15:10:27Z)

Drew Stubbs hits first-place Cincinnati Reds past Cubs

CHICAGO -- Drew Stubbs hurt the Chicago Cubs again, hitting a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and driving in a pair of runs to lead the surging Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory Saturday. Stubbs doubled ... (Source: Coshocton Tribune 2010-08-08T12:27:00Z)

Red Wings sign defenseman Ruslan Salei to one-year deal

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings have acquired that veteran, third-pair defenseman they've been seeking, signing free-agent Ruslan Salei to a one-year contract. Salei, 35, had one goal, five assists and 10 ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-09T17:19:18Z)

Stubbs Lifts Reds Over Cubs

CHICAGO -- Drew Stubbs' swing was a mess. So was his mind. Nothing that a little trip to Wrigley Field couldn't fix. Stubbs hurt the Chicago Cubs once again, hitting a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and driving ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-08T20:48:05Z)

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