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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 9:39 pm

Deal reached on BP's $20B fund

BP has finished negotiations with DoJ regarding the $20B claims fund. Reuters Close The Justice Department said Monday that negotiations with BP to create a $20 billion claims fund for Gulf Coast residents have finished ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-08-09T19:42:28Z)

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 gives Foxwoods ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

US-Vietnam nuke deal will likely allow enrichment

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 ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-08T08:37:56Z)

Kan. AG one of 33 to announce agreements to stop 'pay-to-police' policy

TOPEKA -- Kansas Attorney General Steve Six joined the attorneys general from 33 other states Monday in reaching an agreement with Internet message board host Topix.com to improve consumer protections and eliminate the $ ... (Source: Fort Scott Tribune 2010-08-10T02:51:58Z)

Symantec closes $1.28B acquisition of VeriSign security unit

Symantec Corp. has completed its acquisition of VeriSign 's identity and authentication business, a deal that included a majority stake in VeriSign Japan. Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) and VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-08-09T18:30:53Z)

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)

UPDATE 3-Inergy LP to buy Inergy Holdings in $2.1 bln deal

BANGALORE, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Propane distributor Inergy LP ( NRGY.N ) agreed to buy its holding partner Inergy Holdings LP ( NRGP.N ) in an all-stock deal which values the Inergy Holdings at about $2.09 billion. In a ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its opening ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-08-09T16:00:34Z)

Vietnam, US display military ties amid China tension

AFP/NVN/Ho/File – A US C-130 Hercules aircraft leads a formation of fighter jets over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington … 3 mins ago DANANG, Vietnam (AFP) – Vietnam and the United States will ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-10T04:17:52Z)

VeriSign's Sale of Authentication Services Business to Symantec Closes

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced today the completion of the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) for approximately $1.28 billion in cash subject to adjustments related to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

Secretary General Defends Appointment of Corruption Official

Ban Ki-moon , the United Nations secretary general, said on Monday that accusations by former officials that he had sought to subvert the independence of corruption investigations at the organization by ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-10T00:35:58Z)

Justice Department 'pleased' with BP's $3 billion claims deposit

The Justice Department says details about the $20 billion claims fund have been finalized BP has made its initial $3 billion deposit to the fund Washington (CNN) -- The Justice Department announced Monday that ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-09T22:19:57Z)

US-Vietnam nuclear talks heighten frictions with China

In a move that will further raise regional tensions, the US is conducting negotiations with Vietnam over a deal to allow the purchase of nuclear fuel, as well as American nuclear technology and reactors. The talks ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-08-09T11:42:52Z)

Will Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6M

LOS ANGELES - "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its opening weekend ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-09T19:13:50Z)

Bruning: Website will police

LINCOLN -- Nebraska is one of 33 states, including Iowa, that reached an agreement Monday with the Internet message board host Topix.com, which will now investigate abusive postings free of charge. Topix had been ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-10T03:56:23Z)

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)

AstraZeneca settles Seroquel lawsuits

LONDON — AstraZeneca PLC says it has paid around $198 million to settle U.S. lawsuits over its antipsychotic drug Seroquel. AstraZeneca, which has operations in Westboro, said today it has paid out to around 17,500 ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-09T20:54:03Z)

Foxwoods name appears in lights on Broadway

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 ... (Source: Turnto10.com 2010-08-09T20:46:54Z)

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)

U.N. chief says Cancun climate meet may not get deal

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon acknowledged on Monday that a key U.N. conference on climate change in Mexico at the end of this year might not produce the definitive agreement the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-09T19:28:09Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Unitholders of ...

BENSALEM, Pa. - (Business Wire) Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Inergy Holdings, L.P. ("Inergy Holdings" or the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-10T00:28:48Z)

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)

BP makes first payment into $20B spill fund

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: Seattle Times 2010-08-09T21:29:51Z)

Australia's Rudd appointed to UN panel

Sydney - Australia's Kevin Rudd will serve with other former national leaders on a United Nations panel on global sustainability, the UN said in a statement Tuesday. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the main ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-10T02:09:01Z)

Katy Perry Goes Back to School for Teen Choice Awards

Katy Perry relived her school days as the host of the Teen Choice Awards - the pop star went from gawky geek to prom queen as she hit the stage in an array of teen-inspired costumes. The quirky singer was in ... (Source: Teen Music 2010-08-10T01:33:13Z)

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit

Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday. The deal was first announced on May ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

'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 struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-10T01:33:13Z)

Kansas, 33 States Reach Deal With Topix.com

Topeka (WIBW) - Attorney General Steve Six joined 33 states to stop a "pay to police" policy by a website that hosts message boards. Topix.com was charging $19.99 to expedite review of abusive or inappropriate posts. The ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-09T20:46:54Z)

Watch the 2010 Teen Choice Awards Tonight on Fox

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards airs at 8pm ET/PT on Fox. Several of this year's teen icons will be honored at the show, including Katy Perry, Robert Pattionson and Taylor Lautner. The ceremonies took place last ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-09T23:53:01Z)

Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6 million

LOS ANGELES — "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. Who's on top? Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-09T14:56:08Z)

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