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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 4:40 pm

Avery makes most of chances with Boise State

BOISE, Idaho — Jeremy Avery never complained or sulked when he was informed by coaches back in August that his role in the Boise State backfield would be diminished this season. That doesn't mean the news he'd start the season as the third-string ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-10-10T22:03:41Z)

Verizon IPhone Won't Transmit Data, Voice Together, WSJ Reports

The iPhone to be sold by Verizon Communications Inc. when it becomes the second U.S. operator to offer the Apple Inc . device won't allow users to send an e-mail or surf the internet while talking on the phone, the Wall Street Journal reported , citing ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-09T13:08:00Z)

Warriors offer Devils another challenge

It's obvious Whitesboro's Warriors still have a lot going for them. A week after suffering a one-point loss at Indian River, they proved it, using three 100-yard rushers to grind out a 49-14 home win over Carthage last Friday. And they did it despite ... (Source: Observer-Dispatch 2010-10-01T02:54:43Z)

Genzyme Board Unanimously Rejects Sanofi-Aventis Tender Offer

Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ) announced today that its board of directors has voted unanimously to reject the unsolicited $69.00 per share tender offer from Sanofi-Aventis, and the board recommends that Genzyme shareholders not tender their shares to Sanofi ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-07T20:48:30Z)

'Jersey Shore's' Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Regrets Cheating on Girlfriend Sammi Giancola

The reality TV star is embarrassed that he was unfaithful to Giancola during his nightclub outings while filming for the second season of the show in Miami Jersey Shore cast member Ronnie Ortiz-Magro told MTV that he regrets cheating on his girlfriend ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-10-10T20:52:06Z)

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. Announces Earnings Release Date

PARAMUS, N.J., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCBK), the holding company for Hudson City Savings Bank , will report the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. The ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-08T19:28:35Z)

Mike Modano scores in debut, Jimmy Howard posts shutout as Red Wings dump Ducks 4-0

DETROIT -- Even at age 40, and after 20 seasons in the NHL, Mike Modano admitted he was a little "jittery'' leading up to his debut Friday night for the Detroit Red Wings. "I didn't sleep much last night or this afternoon,'' Modano said ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-09T02:02:17Z)

Stop-sign cameras catch SoCal drivers off guard

The nation's first stop-sign cameras have surprised Southern California road warriors used to seeing red-light cameras and speed traps on their daily drives. They've also stirred controversy as cash-strapped cities rely on them to enforce rules of the road ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-02T16:15:16Z)

Oil lawsuit judge picks 15 lawyers for lead roles

The judge overseeing hundreds of lawsuits arising from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has chosen 15 attorneys for lead roles in the multibillion-dollar case. Among the chosen is former Agriculture Secretary and U.S. Rep. Mike Espy, now a lawyer in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T21:23:07Z)

Shire Announces Results of the Tender Offer for Movetis NV and Commencement of Squeeze-Out Tender Period

DUBLIN , September 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that shareholders of Movetis NV have tendered 99.18% of the shares of Movetis (Euronext Brussels: MOVE ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-30T11:09:50Z)

Hevesi Said to Offer Deal to Plead Guilty in New York State Pension Probe

Former New York state Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi told New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo 's office he is willing to plead guilty in connection with a probe of corruption at the state pension fund, according to a person familiar with the investigation ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-29T21:55:16Z)

Boise State football notebook: Mike Atkinson's potential on display in victory

Records: Boise State is 4-0 overall, 1-0 WAC; Toledo is 3-2, 2-0 MAC. Boise State sophomore defensive tackle Mike Atkinson's breakout performance Saturday night at New Mexico State could be a turning point for him. Atkinson, whose teammates projected him ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-10-05T06:10:25Z)

Report: Apple to offer iPhone 4 compatible with Verizon Wireless network

WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T18:00:18Z)

Genzyme Board Unanimously Rejects Sanofi-Aventis Tender Offer Recommends that Shareholders Not ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ) announced today that its board of directors has voted unanimously to reject the unsolicited $69.00 per share tender offer from Sanofi-Aventis, and the board recommends that ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-07T20:41:21Z)

Jersey Shore Recap: Mike is the new Angelina

Season 2 Episode 11 was titled "Girls Like That," but it should have been called "The Demon That Lived In Angelina Possesses Mike." The wonderful thing about the cast of Jersey Shore is that everyone has a part to play. Snooki is the lovable clown, Sammi ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-08T22:49:01Z)

Apple Readies Verizon iPhone

AT&T Inc. is about to lose its lock on the iPhone. Apple Inc. is making a version of its iPhone that Verizon Wireless will sell early next year, according to people familiar with the matter, ending an exclusive deal with AT&T and sharpening the competition ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-07T03:37:43Z)

Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2010 Investor Conference Call

NAPERVILLE, Ill. , Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calamos Asset Management, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLMS - News ) will announce earnings for the third quarter of 2010 after the financial markets close on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 . An investor conference call is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T22:34:42Z)

Pa. attorney general probes millions in land deals by Hershey School's trust

The expenditure of $17 million on a golf course and clubhouse by the trustees of the Hershey School - just one of a number of land deals costing tens of millions of dollars made in the last six years - has resulted in an investigation by the Pennsylvania ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

rendell convenes severance tax meeting

HARRISBURG - Gov. Ed Rendell is convening a high-level meeting Monday with legislative leaders and natural gas industry representatives to broker an elusive compromise on a severance tax bill. With several obstacles apparently keeping Senate Republican and ... (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2010-10-08T18:31:19Z)

Hevesi Said Close To a Plea Of Guilty

Former New York state comptroller Alan Hevesi is close to a deal to plead guilty in an ongoing probe of corruption in the state's public pension fund, people familiar with the matter said. A deal, which the people said would likely be for a felony charge ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-29T04:08:41Z)

'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Is 'Ashamed' Of 'Idiot' Club Hook-Ups

Snooki and Sammi finally had a heart-to-heart on "Jersey Shore" about that infamous, anonymous note revealing all of Ronnie's creep-tastic behavior. Things between Sammi and JWoww, however, remained all kinds of awkward on Thursday's (October 7) episode ... (Source: MTV 2010-10-08T13:09:11Z)

Genzyme board rejects Sanofi $69-a-share offer

Biotech firm Genzyme Corp. on Thursday said its board of directors has rejected Sanofi-Aventis SA's $69 per share offer and has recommended that Genzyme shareholders do not sell their shares to the French drugmaker. Genzyme, based in Cambridge, Mass., said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-07T21:52:56Z)

Louisiana, Texas and Florida Lawyers to Lead BP Oil-Spill Cases

By Laurel Brubaker Calkins and Allen M. Johnson Jr. Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A federal judge appointed four lawyers from three states to lead a 15-member steering committee for thousands of people and businesses suing over the BP Plc oil spill in the Gulf of ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

Scouting the Broncos

Fresh off a disappointing loss to Wyoming, the Rockets schedule only gets tougher as they travel to No. 4 Boise State on Saturday. The Broncos have been perennial overachievers the last few years, making it hard for many to accept that they deserve such a ... (Source: Independent Collegian 2010-10-07T11:23:00Z)

Red Wings start fast in 4-0 victory over the Ducks

DETROIT -- Mike Modano scored on his first shot with his hometown team 24 seconds after Johan Franzen's goal early in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings went on to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-09T02:59:33Z)

Alan Hevesi pleads guilty to public corruption charge

ALBANY — Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony public corruption charge in a massive pay-to-play scandal involving the state pension fund. In his plea deal, Hevesi, a Democrat, admitted that about $1 million from a ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-08T08:58:39Z)

On Native Ground

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- It's been nearly a week since he announced it, and I still cannot believe that John McCain would choose someone who is arguably the most unqualified and inexperienced vice presidential nominee in recent memory. On the surface, Alaska Gov ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-10-09T04:11:08Z)

Stop-sign cameras catch Calif. drivers off guard

Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through a remote stop ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-02T21:44:33Z)

Mike Modano scores on his 1st shot with his hometown Red Wings in 4-0 victory over the Ducks

DETROIT - Mike Modano scored on his first shot with his hometown team 24 seconds after Johan Franzen's goal early in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings went on to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Jimmy ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-09T06:55:46Z)

Judge Overseeing Oil Spill Suits Picks 15 Lawyers for Lead Roles

The judge overseeing hundreds of lawsuits arising from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has chosen 15 attorneys for lead roles in the multibillion-dollar case. Among the chosen is former Agriculture Secretary and U.S. Rep. Mike Espy , now a lawyer in ... (Source: Law.com 2010-10-09T03:06:42Z)

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