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Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 5:40 am

Feds to sell rights to 2 insurers' shares

goes by the name Lincoln Financial Group and has operations in Fort Wayne ... The Hartford warrant auction will involve the sale of 52.09 million warrants. The Lincoln National warrant auction will involve the sale ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-08T07:03:54Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against California video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-18T21:03:53Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins Offer Free Preseason Game to Attract Young Fans

When people think of teams giving away free stuff at games, they usually think of getting a free hat or t-shirt. But fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins will receive much more than that when they see Sidney ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-19T16:45:00Z)

TDC confirms Sunrise sale for $3.3 bln; shares jump

... Reuters) - Denmark's TDC ... firm CVC Capital Partners, confirming what sources told Reuters on Thursday. The deal followed an attempt by the Danish telecom operator to sell Sunrise to France Telecom's Swiss ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Mourinho won't coach Portugal's soccer team

... Jose Mourinho will not be taking temporary charge of the Portugal team despite days of speculation linking the Real Madrid coach with the post. Following Madrid's 2-1 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday, the Portuguese coach ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-09-19T15:47:44Z)

2010-11 NHL Season Preview: New York Rangers

Considering Ruslan Fedotenko is leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins where he played alongside Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin at various times, Fedotenko's numbers should not be expected to jump, though it will give the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-20T02:17:39Z)

CVC Capital To Buy TDC's Swiss Arm Sunrise For About US$3.26 Bln - Update

RTTNews) - Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners Friday said it reached a definitive deal ... TDC terminated a deal with France Telecom, following Swiss Competition Commission 's prohibition of the combination of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-17T15:35:47Z)

Penguins offer freebie game with job-hunting twist

The Pittsburgh Penguins expect a full house, but not a sellout, when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets next Saturday in the second hockey game ever at the brand-new Consol Energy Center.How is that possible?The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T15:20:17Z)

If FDA backs modified fish, don't expect a label

The FDA says it cannot require a label on ... and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. "I think the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-19T08:09:36Z)

TDC to Sell Swiss Telecom Unit to CVC Funds

TDC Group ... investment funds advised by CVC Capital Partners , the private equity group, for 3.3 billion Swiss francs. The $3.25 billion deal, which comes after an attempt to merge Sunrise with France Telecom 's ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-17T08:11:58Z)

Iran reportedly invites Turkey to join space program

... reported proposal to cooperate on the sensitive program would underscore growing trust between Turkey and Iran as the states seek to strengthen diplomatic and business ties. Haberturk said the offer was made at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T20:56:43Z)

Lincoln acquiring 2.9 mln Treasury warrants

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Lincoln Financial Group said Friday it acquired 2.9 million warrants issued to the U.S. Treasury under its Capital Purchase Program. Lincoln said it paid $16.60 a warrant, and that the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Iran invites Turkey into space program

... reported proposal to cooperate on the sensitive programme would underscore growing trust between Turkey and Iran as the states seek to strengthen diplomatic and business ties. Haberturk said the offer was made ... (Source: Saudi Gazette 2010-09-19T02:04:32Z)

Utah AG joins fight against Calif. law that restricts sale of violent video games ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has decided to join a legal fight against a California law aimed at restricting the sale of violent video games to children. The Salt Lake Tribune reports ... (Source: Fox 13 Now - Salt Lake City 2010-09-18T18:47:52Z)

'High Risk' Of Terror Attack At Commonwealth Games

AFP - Australia on Monday said there was a "high risk of terrorism" during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, in a strongly worded warning after a gun attack wounded tourists in the Indian capital. The ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-09-20T12:04:38Z)

Hotel Ajanta to offer special offers to the guests during Commonwealth Games 2010

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 20, 2010 – Hotel Ajanta is offering special discounts and offers for the guests visiting New Delhi, India during the Commonwealth Games 2010. This is in true sense an "Atithi Devo ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-09-20T09:34:19Z)

Iran invites Turkey into space programme

... reported proposal to cooperate on the sensitive programme would underscore growing trust between Turkey and Iran as the states seek to strengthen diplomatic and business ties. Haberturk said the offer was made ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-09-18T12:57:07Z)

Mourinho says offer to coach Portugal depends on Real Madrid

MADRID, Spain -- Jose Mourinho said Friday a decision over whether he takes temporary charge of the Portugal team for two European qualifying games is up to Real Madrid. Portuguese Football Federation president ... (Source: TSN 2010-09-17T13:55:34Z)

India says Commonwealth Games 'safe'

NEW DELHI (AFP) – The Commonwealth Games will be safe, organisers insisted Monday after a weekend gun attack, but Australia warned of a "high risk" of terrorism as New Delhi gears up to host thousands of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-20T09:05:41Z)

Team Offers Freebie Game with Job-Hunting Twist

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- When the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets next Saturday in the second hockey game ever at the brand-new Consol Energy Center, team CEO David Morehouse expects a full house of ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-18T20:56:43Z)

ESA files brief with Supreme Court for video-game-ban case

The Entertainment Software Association and the Entertainment Merchants Association today filed a legal brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case against the ... sale of violent video games in California (Source: Network World Fusion 2010-09-11T00:33:48Z)

Real Madrid coach Mourinho won't lead Portugal at upcoming Euro qualifiers

MADRID — Jose Mourinho will not be taking temporary charge of the Portugal team after days of speculation linking the Real Madrid coach with the post. The Portuguese was quoted as expressing surprise at ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-19T11:51:30Z)

Sidney Crosby Delivers Home Run Off Batting Practice Pitch

The smashing hit probably was not as exciting as winning a Stanley Cup title or leading Canada to the Olympic ice hockey gold medal, but the home run ball brought a smile to Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-09T15:59:35Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against Calif. video game law

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has decided to join a legal fight against a California law prohibiting the sale of violent video games to children. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Shurtleff ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

FDA rules won't require salmon labels

The FDA says it cannot require ... public wants to know and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. " (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-19T09:42:39Z)

Genetically altered salmon could be on sale soon

The FDA says it cannot require a label on ... and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. The debate will ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

Fed plans to auction warrants

which goes by the name Lincoln Financial Group and is based in Radnor ... The Hartford warrant auction will involve sale of 52.09 million warrants while the Lincoln National warrant auction will involve the sale of ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-07T20:26:49Z)

Utah blaze sparked at firing range burns 2 homes

A Utah National Guard spokesman told the Salt Lake Tribune that dry brush caught fire during an artillery training session. (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-20T06:06:43Z)

NHL: Penguins offer freebie game with job-hunting twist

The Pittsburgh Penguins expect a full house, but not a sellout, when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets next Saturday in the second hockey game ever at the brand-new Consol Energy Center. PITTSBURGH ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-09-18T15:20:17Z)

IGDA/AIAS Amicus Brief Filed Today!

... Supreme Court in support of the Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association in SCHWARZENEGGER vs EMA. This case addresses efforts by the State of California to limit the sales ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-09-17T21:48:01Z)

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