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Deals of the Hour / September 25, 2010, 1:41 am

Brazil's huge oil reserves fuel largest-ever share offer

SAO PAULO, Brazil - The exploration and production of Brazil's huge offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T07:12:23Z)

Somerset Patriots draw even in playoff series with Game 2 win

YORK, PA. — In hockey terms, Iggy Suarez finished Thursday night with a rating of plus-four. The slick-fielding shortstop saved three runs with his defense and plated another as the Somerset Patriots evened up the Freedom Division Championship Series ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-09-24T04:14:36Z)

Historical icons up for sale

NEW YORK — How would you like to own a baseball signed by six U.S. presidents, Frank Sinatra's cigarette lighter, Mickey Mantle's love letter to his future wife or part of Lady Liberty's nose? They are among the hundreds of iconic objects from ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-18T12:21:20Z)

Hertz says latest bid for rival Dollar Thrifty is 'best and final offer'

NEW YORK (AP) — Hertz says its last bid for Dollar Thrifty was its final offer, one day after its rival Avis topped it. Hertz says it is standing by its offer valuing Dollar Thrifty at $50.25 per share, compared with an Avis bid valued at $53 per share ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T13:40:07Z)

Lady Liberty's Nose And Other Icons For Sale

Some historical items and celebrity belongings and photos head to the auction block. New York (CNN) -- How would you like to own a baseball signed by six U.S. presidents, Frank Sinatra's cigarette lighter, Mickey Mantle's love letter to his future wife or ... (Source: WIBW 2010-09-17T17:08:51Z)

SMB Tech Roll-up: Microsoft Offers Free SMB Security, Google Adds Records Management to Apps

Microsoft ( news site ) continues its foray into the SMB sector , this time with the offer of free security solutions that Microsoft says will cover all the bases. The new solutions come in the shape of Microsoft Security Essentials, which will be offered ... (Source: CMSWire 2010-09-23T13:48:27Z)

Target to add more groceries, offer iPad for holidays

Target Corp. is beefing up its competition with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and will add fresh food sections to more than half of its 1,500 stores by the end of next year, according to a Reuters report. Target (NYSE: TGT) also confirmed it will start offering ... (Source: Business Courier 2010-09-24T18:04:58Z)

'Draw Muhammad' Cartoonist Goes Into Hiding At FBI's Insistence

(NewsCore) - The Seattle, Wash. cartoonist whose work sparked the controversial " Everybody Draw Muhammad Day! " has gone into hiding on the advice of the FBI after being targeted by a radical Muslim cleric, according to the newspaper that published her ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-09-16T11:55:04Z)

Mexican mayors hold first binational border mayors' meeting, drawing scant ...

SAN DIEGO - Mexican mayors from cities along the U.S. border are holding their first biannual meeting in the United States, but they have drawn little interest from U.S. counterparts. Only one U.S. mayor — Jerry ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-23T22:38:10Z)

Denny's gives early tender offer results

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Denny's Corp. said Thursday that about $125.3 million senior notes have been validly tendered so far in an offer to buy the 10 percent notes due 2012. The restaurant operator said the tender offer was made by subsidiary Denny's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-23T12:58:21Z)

Egypt PM: New law for state-owned land sale needed

Egypt's prime minister is calling for a new law to replace conflicting legislation regulating the awarding of state-owned land to private developers. Ahmed Nazif's comments Friday in the Al-Ahram daily come after a case against the developer of the $3 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T12:57:10Z)

Egypt may restructure investment ministry -PM

CAIRO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Egypt's Prime Minister said on Friday that the government may restructure its investment ministry after the investment minister leaves next month and the non-banking financial regulator could be made into a separate agency. The ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-24T13:04:19Z)

Border mayors gather, draw scant interest in US

Mexican mayors from cities on the U.S. border held their biannual meeting in the United States for the first time Thursday but failed to draw interest from their U.S. counterparts as they exchanged thoughts on topics ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T00:04:04Z)

Property firms lead Egypt to 4-month high

DUBAI: Property firms led Egypt's index to a four-month high on Thursday after a state-appointed legal committee outlined a solution to a dispute over land used by Talaat Moustafa for its $3 billion Madinaty project. Most Middle East markets also ... (Source: Arab News 2010-09-23T19:10:35Z)

Microsoft To Target Small Businesses With Free Security Essentials

Los Angeles -- Software major Microsoft on Wednesday disclosed plans that it will offer its Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) anti-malware solution product for free to small businesses with up to ten computers, starting in October. Since its debut in ... (Source: ebrandz.com 2010-09-24T15:41:48Z)

Pulsipher Leads Patriots to Win to Even up Series

York, PA - Matt Hagen drove in three runs and Bill Pulsipher tossed a quality outing as the Somerset Patriots defeated the York Revolution 9-2 on Thursday night at Sovereign Bank Stadium, leveling the Freedom Division Championship Series at one game apiece ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-24T03:03:01Z)

Denny's Announces Early Results of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 10% Senior ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - (Business Wire) Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced the early tender and consent solicitation results from the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") by Denny's Holdings, Inc. ("Denny's ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-23T11:25:17Z)

Microsoft offers free anti-virus software to small businesses

Microsoft is going to provide its anti-virus software, Microsoft Security Essentials, to small businesses for free. The offer will begin on an unannounced date in October, and any business with up to 10 PCs is eligible. Microsoft already gives Security ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-24T18:55:04Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Brazil Stocks End Lower As Market Settles After Petrobras Offer

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)--Brazilian stocks closed lower Friday as the market settled after the euphoria from the successful share sale completed by oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR, PET4.BR), or Petrobras. The benchmark Ibovespa stock index closed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

Border mayors gather, draw scant interest

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mexican mayors from cities on the U.S. border held their biannual meeting in the United States for the first time Thursday but failed to draw interest from their U.S. counterparts as ... (Source: Mohave Daily News 2010-09-24T06:30:37Z)

FBI Tells US Muhammad Cartoonist to 'Go Ghost'

A Seattle cartoonist who stirred up a religious storm with a tongue-in-cheek encouragement to draw images of the Muslim prophet Muhammad has gone into hiding after a threat to her safety. Cartoonist Molly Norris, who published an illustration in April on ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-09-17T21:19:23Z)

Target to sell Apple iPad starting Oct. 3

Target Corp. on Friday confirmed that it will sell Apple Inc. 's iPad tablet device. The Minneapolis-based retailer said four models of the touchscreen computer, starting at $499, will go on sale Oct. 3. Target (NYSE: TGT) made the announcement to ... (Source: New Mexico Business Weekly 2010-09-24T17:00:32Z)

Copper cast of Lady Liberty's nose, part of sale of iconic objects, goes unsold at NYC auction

NEW YORK — Lady Liberty has been jilted at an auction of iconic items in New York City. A copper cast of the tip of the Statue of Liberty's nose that was up for sale on Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $ ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-25T07:41:01Z)

Brazil oil company Petrobras aims at offshore reserves with $70B stock offer, world's largest

BIG DEAL: Petroleo Brasileiro SA , or Petrobras, Brazil's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion through the sale of more than 4 billion common and preferred shares in Brazil and the U.S. BIG OIL: The money will fund Petrobras' ambitious $224 billion ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T18:19:17Z)

Somerset Evens Series at One

Untimely mistakes hampered the York Revolution's chances on Thursday night, before the Somerset Patriots blew things open late, evening the best-of-five Freedom Division Championship Series at one win apiece with a 9-2 triumph in Game 2, before 4,001 fans ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-24T12:28:32Z)

DoJ seeks to dismiss suit filed for radical cleric

The Obama administration on Saturday invoked the state secrets privilege which would kill a lawsuit on behalf of U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, an alleged terrorist said to be targeted for assassination under a U.S. government program. In a court filing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-25T07:33:51Z)

Avis ups its offer for Dollar Thrifty

S hares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. rose 97 cents, closing Thursday at $52.34, in the wake of Avis Budget Group Inc.'s latest $1.52 billion $52.71-a-share offer for the Tulsa-based rental car company. Now, the head-scratching, floor-pacing ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-24T13:25:48Z)

Target lands iPad deal

  MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. says it will begin carrying six models of Apple Inc.'s iPad, starting at $499.  The nation's second-largest discount chain says it will start selling the touchscreen tablet computer Oct. 3. The iPad will be covered ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-09-25T06:07:57Z)

Denny's Announces Early Results of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 10% Senior ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced the early tender and consent solicitation results from the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") by Denny's Holdings, Inc. ("D ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-22T21:27:46Z)

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