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Deals of the Hour / September 22, 2010, 2:41 am

U.S. Tries Again With Year's 'Biggest Climate Deal'

... Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987 after scientists discovered a hole in the ... down in the protocol would be "millions rather than billions," said Washington- based Reifsnyder in a phone interview on Sept. 16. (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-21T15:09:34Z)

Lennon, Ono Photograph From 1980 Is For Sale

A photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shortly before the former Beatles was murdered is now up for auction. The Associated Press reported that a photo of the couple ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Ex-Dodger CEO says McCourts discussed selling team

Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon could order the sale of the team ... Under questioning by Frank McCourt's attorney Steve Susman, Jamie McCourt said her husband never coerced or threaten her to sign the pact. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-21T05:29:45Z)

PM wants Israeli troops at Palestinian border

... Netanyahu says Israel ... future Palestinian state. Palestinians reject the idea and have proposed an international force along the West Bank's border with Jordan as part of a peace deal. Netanyahu told U.S. Jewish (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-22T07:30:15Z)

Lawyer says he switched McCourt postnuptial agreement

... and Jamie McCourt testified Tuesday that he switched versions after it was signed to give Frank McCourt ... Judge Scott Gordon decides whether the pact is valid. He could order the sale of the team. Jamie McCourt's (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-21T19:34:25Z)

Clorox will sell auto-care division

Clorox Co. agreed to sell its STP and Armor All auto-care brands to private-equity firm Avista Capital Partners for about $780 million in cash. The deal for the businesses, which had global sales of about ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-21T22:11:54Z)

ProSchools Approved to Offer Mortgage Loan Originator Continuing Education

Connecticut, Delaware, North ... Alabama, California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, District of Columbia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Carolina, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-15T01:33:29Z)

BHP says any Potash bid must offer shareholder value

... Monday repeated his concerns that a BHP takeover of Potash Corp would hurt his province because a breakup of Canpotex would cut government revenue derived from potash sales. Kloppers is due to meet Canada's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T23:23:29Z)

Clorox sells its car care products division

Oakland, Calif . -- Clorox Co. will sell the division that makes car care brands such as Armor All and STP to a private equity firm for $780 million in cash. The company announced the deal Tuesday with ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-22T04:59:56Z)

U.S. Plans to Try Again With This Year's 'Biggest Climate Deal'

... Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987 after scientists discovered a hole in the earth's ozone ... a Washington environmental lobby group, said yesterday in an interview. Under the U.S. plan, plants would destroy ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-21T11:41:59Z)

IMAX (IMAX) Sees Strength on 13 Theater Deal with Rave; Sets Record for Most ...

The move will expand the IMAX presence to moviegoers in key mid-sized markets in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The announcement ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-20T19:21:18Z)

IMAX and Rave Motion Pictures Sign Joint Venture Deal for 13 IMAX(R) Theatres

... and will expand the IMAX® theatre network to moviegoers in key mid-sized markets in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Rave already ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-20T11:43:10Z)

Red Mango Brings Back Seasonal Fall Flavor: Pumpkin Spice

... its graham cracker crumb topping.  And with crowds of loyal customers who came to love the flavor last year, it will be a bountiful harvest. As the first-ever seasonal flavor to roll out nationwide at Red Mango, (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-21T13:00:43Z)

Pumpkin is Back at Red Mango for the Fall

Red Mango will offer Pumpkin Spice at participating stores nationwide along with its graham cracker crumb topping. "Pumpkin Spice is the flavor ... As the first-ever seasonal flavor to roll out nationwide at Red Mango, (Source: QSR magazine 2010-09-21T17:54:12Z)

John Lennon's 70th - 34 Montagu Square to get English Heritage Blue Plaque

John Lennon will be honored with ... Yoko Ono . This is the flat that she and Lennon first lived in together after his separation from wife Cynthia Lennon .  Richard Porter , Beatles tour guide reports that "I will ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-21T22:47:42Z)

John Lennon Time Capsule Planned for His Hometown University

With the co-operation of Yoko Ono Lennon, the three time capsules will each include; John Lennon's entire body of post-Beatles recordings, newly restored art prints of his LP artwork, rare memorabilia, a newly ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-09-22T06:47:18Z)

Q&A: U.S. Hispanic chamber chief urges loans for small businesses

Q&A: U.S. Hispanic chamber chief urges loans for small businesses 12:00 AM CDT ... The youngest of 10 children born to a Mexican mother and Spanish father in Edinburg, in South Texas, Palomarez learned English as a second ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-22T03:12:33Z)

Lawyer who switched key portion of McCourt agreement to resume testimony ...

Jamie McCourt contends that she deserves a part of the team, while Frank McCourt argues ... the dispute between the McCourts and could decide who owns the Dodgers. Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon must decide ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-09-22T08:06:03Z)

Endo Pharma finishes tender offer for Penwest deal

Endo Pharmaceuticals has completed a tender offer to buy outstanding shares of Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. and expects to finish an acquisition of the company in the fourth quarter. Endo, which is based in Chadds ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-21T19:41:35Z)

Abbas leaves door open to continue peace talks with Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian president is leaving the door open to continuing peace negotiations with Israel — even if the Jewish state resumes settlement construction in the West Bank . Mahmoud ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-22T08:56:09Z)

Endo Pharma finishes tender offer for Penwest stock, expects to complete deal in ...

CHADDS FORD, PA. — Endo Pharmaceuticals has completed a tender offer to buy outstanding shares of Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. and expects to finish an acquisition of the company in the fourth quarter. Endo, which ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-21T19:55:54Z)

Clorox Is Said to Be Near a Deal to Sell STP, Armor All Brands to Avista

Clorox Co. , the maker of household- cleaning products, is near an agreement to sell its STP and Armor All auto-care brands to private-equity firm Avista Capital Partners for $750 million to $800 million ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-20T03:43:33Z)

BHP Billiton Extends Buy-Out Offer

Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. ( BHP - Analyst Report ) extended the buy-out offer made in mid August for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. ( POT - Analyst Report ), the world's biggest ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-21T16:42:37Z)

U.S. Plans to Try Again With This Year's 'Biggest Climate Deal'

... Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987 after scientists discovered a hole in the earth's ozone ... a Washington environmental lobby group, said yesterday in an interview. Under the U.S. plan, plants would destroy HFC ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-21T13:57:59Z)

ImpreMedia Partners with izmomedia to Offer an Unrivaled Automotive Portal for US Hispanics

... partnership between impreMedia and izmomedia will offer unparalleled interactive content and unique features in both Spanish and English that are not currently available to US Hispanics. The site will offer ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-15T21:57:33Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

is the Palestinian negotiating team's demand that Israel extend a curb on new construction in Jewish West Bank settlements, due to expire on Sept. 26. Netanyahu has not tipped his hand, but he faces conflicting ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-12T12:21:17Z)

Restaurants add fall flavors back to menus

Red Mango will offer Pumpkin Spice at participating stores nationwide along with its graham cracker crumb topping. "Pumpkin Spice ... Pumpkin Spice was Red Mango's first-ever seasonal flavor to roll out nationwide. (Source: Fast Casual 2010-09-21T16:35:28Z)

Calendar of events

10:30 a.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories and songs in English and Spanish. See a display of the library's new Spanish language and bilingual children's books funded by the Friends of Brown County ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-22T07:01:37Z)

Endo Pharma completes tender offer for Penwest

For full details on Endo Pharmaceuticals Hld (ENDP) ENDP . Endo Pharmaceuticals Hld (ENDP) has Short Term PowerRatings at TradingMarkets. Details on Endo Pharmaceuticals Hld (ENDP) Short Term PowerRatings ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-21T05:58:23Z)

BHP Billiton (BHP) Extends PotashCorp (POT) Offer While Saskatchewan Questions Bid

amid the hostile takeover bid for the company from BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP ... block a foreign takeover of Potash if the deal is not a "net benefit" to Canada, and Harper has sought input from Wall on the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-21T12:32:05Z)

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