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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 1:39 am

Getting Ready for Hurricane Earl's Potential Impact

Virginians need to prepare now for Hurricane Earl, which is forecast to be a Category 3 or 4 hurricane as it approaches Virginia's coast later this week. Virginians need to prepare now for Hurricane Earl, which is ... (Source: WHSV 2010-08-30T18:05:59Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

N.J. specialty chemicals maker sold for $280M

Private equity firm New Mountain Capital LLC , in New York, said Monday it completed its acquisition of Mallinckrodt Baker Inc. , of Phillipsburg, from health care products maker Covidien for $280 million. Mallinckrodt ... (Source: NJBIZ 2010-08-30T17:58:49Z)

Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal. The 12-time All-Star has ... (Source: KGMI 2010-09-01T04:27:34Z)

Virginia officials want Hurricane Earl on residents' radars

State emergency officials on Monday urged residents along the coast to prepare for Hurricane Earl, which is expected to remain a strong storm as it approaches Virginia later this week. The U.S. National Hurricane Center ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-08-30T20:29:09Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

Hurricane Earl should pass by Virginia with no major problems

Hurricane Earl doesn't appear to pose a major threat to Virginia , but people should be prepared just in case, authorities said yesterday. The forecast calls for the storm to pass about 180 miles off the ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-31T04:07:17Z)

Hurricane Earl eyes North Carolina's Outer Banks

A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe the North Carolina coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

Northrop Gruman Corp. gets $68 million C-RAM system contract

HUNTSVILLE, Al. - Northrop Grumman Corp. has received a $68 million award to provide personnel for operating Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) systems at forward operating bases (FOB) supporting ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-08-31T18:40:35Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

Maine state senator wants to ban texting while driving

AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to ban text messaging while driving is emerging as a likely issue before the next session of the Maine Legislature. Maine lawmakers passed a law last year that attempted to deal with all ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2010-08-31T19:09:13Z)

UPDATE: Latest reports show Hurricane Earl to reach the North Carolina coastal region ...

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (AP) — Islanders wary of a possible blow from powerful Hurricane Earl pulled boats ashore and packed supermarkets on the Turks and Caicos on Tuesday as the Category 4 storm ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-09-01T06:14:56Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for US$1.4B in cash

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Genzyme Rejects Sanofi-Aventis's Buyout Proposal

Over the weekend, French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi-Aventis ( SNY ) made its attempt to take over biotech firm Genzyme ( GENZ ) official. SNY offered $69 per GENZ share, which is slightly more than a dollar ... (Source: Bloggingstocks.com 2010-08-30T13:55:26Z)

New Mountain acquires Mallinckrodt Baker in US$280 million deal

New York-based private equity firm New Mountain, a subsidiary of New Mountain Capital, has paid US$280 million for the acquisition of Mallinckrodt Baker (MBI) from Covidien. MBI's operations and scope are expected to ... (Source: PV Tech 2010-08-31T09:50:52Z)

New Orleans to Remember Hurricane Katrina with Richard Misrach Exhibition

1949. Untitled (New Orleans and the Gulf Coast), 2005. Inkjet print, ed. #3/5, printed 2010. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of the artist. © Richard Misrach. NEW ORLEANS, LA.- In honor of the fifth anniversary ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-23T02:36:33Z)

Northrop Grumman gets $68 million defense contract, deal worth up to $219 million ...

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Northrop Grumman Corp. said Tuesday it has received a $68 million contract to provide personnel to operate counter-rock, artillery and mortar systems at bases in Afghanistan for possibly up to three ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

Sanofi-Aventis Goes Public With $18.5 Billion Genzyme Bid, Hints To Taking Hostile ...

8/30/2010-Sanofi-Aventis ( NYSE:SNY ) disclosed that it offered $18.5 billion, or $69.50 per share, in cash to acquire Genzyme ( NASDAQ:GENZ ) on July 29th, but was rejected. The bid was followed by, "several ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-08-30T11:39:26Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

SAN JOSE, Calif. — In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Hurricane Earl Moves Northwest Toward U.S. East Coast, NHC Says

Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Emergency agencies along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard are preparing for Hurricane Earl, which threatens to graze North Carolina and lash coastal Massachusetts with wind and rain before ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-01T05:39:09Z)

Maine to target texting at wheel

AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to ban text messaging while driving is emerging as a likely issue before the next Maine Legislature. Lawmakers passed a measure last year to deal with all forms of distracted ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-01T06:50:44Z)

Car buyers to see fewer discounts

DETROIT — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-01T07:12:12Z)

New Jersey-Based Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Acquired by Private Equity Firm

An affiliate of New Mountain Capital, LLC ("New Mountain") today announced the completion of its acquisition of Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. ("MBI" or the "Company") from Covidien for approximately $280 million ... (Source: Azom.com 2010-08-31T12:42:40Z)

No deal: Car buyers see fewer discounts

Detroit -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-09-01T07:55:09Z)

No deal: Discounts on cars hit brakes

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-01T07:05:03Z)

Texting drivers beware

AUGUSTA -- A proposal to ban text messaging while driving is emerging as a likely issue before the next Maine Legislature. Lawmakers passed a measure last year that attempted to deal with all forms of ... (Source: Kennebec Journal 2010-09-01T04:20:24Z)

Both Sides Playing Hard To Get In Sanofi-Aventis And Genzyme Deal (SNY,GENZ,TOT,LRLCY)

Aug 25, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 8/25/2010-Despite calls for Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ) to hold out for on offer of at least $75 - $85 per share, sources told Bloomberg that Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-25T20:06:27Z)

Manny Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal. The 12-time All-Star has been replaced on the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-30T19:46:12Z)

Northrop Grumman Awarded Major C-RAM Task Order

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a $68 million award to provide personnel for operating Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) systems at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-31T20:13:39Z)

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Unit

Intel Corp. is buying German chipmaker Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions Business (WLS) for $1.4 billion, in a deal that marks Intel's second major acquisition in the past two weeks. The move is ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

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