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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 11:40 pm

Safeguard Scientifics to net $145M from Clarient sale

Safeguard Scientifics Inc. expects to receive net proceeds of about $145 million from the $587 million sale of is partner company Clarient Inc. , a cancer diagnostics services company, to GE Healthcare. GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Co. (NYSE ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-22T18:29:02Z)

NBA's David Stern expects quick resolution to possible Piston sale

NBA commissioner David Stern anticipates a quick resolution to the Pistons' ownership situation. "There's an exclusive negotiating period being undertaken," Stern told reporters Thursday at the NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York. "My guess is that ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-21T22:33:36Z)

Election 2010 video: Bennet, Buck in CBS4 Senate debate

CBS4 News Director Tim Wieland, center, gets ready to flip a coin before the start of the debate between Michael Bennet, left, and Ken Buck. Democrat Michael Bennet and Republican Ken Buck squared off in their final televised debate in their U.S. Senate ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-25T13:53:27Z)

Dem pollster: Senate race tied; Hick with slight edge over Tancredo

Public Policy Polling is out with new surveys of Colorado voters this morning, reasults of which show Republican Ken Buck and Democrat Michael Bennet tied in the U.S. Senate contest and Democrat John Hickenlooper with a slight edge over American ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-25T22:57:29Z)

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Investigation Of Clarient, Inc.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP ( www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/clrt ) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Clarient, Inc. ("Clarient" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CLRT) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-23T02:07:09Z)

2 Ark. counties, 1 township to vote on alcohol

Voters in two counties and one township will soon decide whether they want alcohol sold in bars, restaurants and stores. More than half the counties in Arkansas don't allow the packaged sale of alcohol and require special permits with strict rules for ... (Source: Stuttgart Daily Leader 2010-10-25T14:50:43Z)

Tim Thomas backs Bruins by Capitals

T he Bruins [ team stats ] have sent a loud and clear message across the NHL that they are a team to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference. Back-to-back games against the powerful Washington Capitals hardly looked like an attractive feature of the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-23T02:21:28Z)

Country star crooning at Lambeau, cheering for…the other guys?

Oct. 19, 2010 | The Waukesha Common Council Tuesday night voted 14-0 in favor of an ordinance that bans the sale and possession of a substance said to produce a high similar to marijuana. With one member absent, the council voted to ban the substance sold ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T22:15:43Z)

Frontier Airlines Adds New Kansas City - Fort Myers Service

Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET), is pleased to announce new seasonal nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-18T08:11:00Z)

Alcohol sales to be on Nov. 2 ballot in 2 Ark. counties, 1 township

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters in two Arkansas counties and one township in a third county will get to decide next week if buying alcoholic beverages will be legal in those jurisdictions. Boone County in north Arkansas and Clark County in the state's ... (Source: WREG 2010-10-24T22:08:34Z)

Savient Pharma's Planned Sale Not Materialized At This Time - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Biopharmaceutical company Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SVNT: News ) Monday said its efforts to identify a strategic deal for the sale of the company did not materialize. The board of directors said it will continue to evaluate strategic ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-25T16:09:28Z)

Frontier Airlines Partners with Canopy Airport Parking

Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET), is pleased to announce a promotional partnership with Canopy Airport Parking, the world's greenest parking facility. Frontier fliers who park at the eco ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-25T16:45:15Z)

Research at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville key to Clarient deal

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- General Electric's purchase of diagnostics company Clarient was prompted mainly by research done in Huntsville, according to Clarient. GE announced Friday its health care unit would buy Clarient in a deal estimated at about $580 million ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-10-24T13:54:38Z)

NFL: Dallas Cowboys suffer double whammy, lose Tony Romo to injury, then fall to New York Giants

Tony Romo's season might be over, and the Dallas Cowboys' season might as well be. As for Eli Manning and the New York Giants, everything's clicking. Romo broke his left collarbone in the second quarter, then his teammates let a 13-point lead turn into a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-26T05:16:52Z)

North American Onshore Drilling Boosts Oil Service Profits as Shale Market Expands The ...

Further increases in demand for natural gas will be necessary to sustain the current level of North American onshore gas drilling. When Schlumberger reported earnings last Friday, the company's CEO Andrew Gould said the shift to liquids-rich shale fields ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-25T16:02:18Z)

Savient Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Strategic Alternatives Process

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. , Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVNT - News ) today announced that its previously announced process to identify, following the approval of KRYSTEXXA™ by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-25T15:40:50Z)

Credit Services Industry Posting Surprising Profits The Bedford Report Provides Analyst ...

Earlier in the month, the Justice Department filed suit against Visa, MasterCard and American Express, accusing them of violating antitrust laws. Visa and MasterCard agreed to settle, and will let merchants offer discounts to consumers who use cheaper ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-25T16:02:18Z)

Cowboys lose Tony Romo, game

T ony Romo broke his left collarbone, then things really got bad for the Dallas Cowboys. Eli Manning tied his career best with four touchdown passes, and the New York Giants turned a sloppy start into a 41-35 victory against the Cowboys last night in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-26T05:52:40Z)

Frontier Airlines Partners With Canopy Airport Parking - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Monday, Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (RJET: News ), announced a promotional partnership with Canopy Airport Parking, the world's greenest parking facility. As per the terms, Frontier fliers who ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-25T17:13:53Z)

Lambeau Field tax: good or bad idea?

Oct. 19, 2010 | The Waukesha Common Council Tuesday night voted 14-0 in favor of an ordinance that bans the sale and possession of a substance said to produce a high similar to marijuana. With one member absent, the council voted to ban the substance sold ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-24T16:53:36Z)

Arkansas counties, communities to vote on alcohol

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Voters in two counties and one township will soon decide whether they want alcohol sold in bars, restaurants and stores. More than half the counties in Arkansas don't allow the packaged sale of alcohol and require special permits ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-10-25T04:56:35Z)

NJ's Savient says company won't be sold

Savient Pharmaceuticals said its strategy of finding a buyer to launch its newly approved drug for severe, chronic gout will not result in a sale of the company at this time. The board of directors will continue to evaluate strategic alternatives to ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-25T16:52:25Z)

AL CHAMPION RANGERS

Sunday, October 24, 2010 Cliff Lee gets to pitch in an even bigger game for the American League champion Texas Rangers with the New York Yankees out of the way. The ace left-hander didn't have to beat the defending champions again to put Texas in its first ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-24T12:07:16Z)

Discount Retailers Seemingly Immune to Economic Turbulence

Discount variety stores have fared better than other retailers during the employment crisis. With unemployment rates remaining high and economic turbulence continuing, shoppers are still looking to save on purchases. Consumers are staying away from non ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-13T12:41:47Z)

Team contraction an option in labor talks, says NBA's Stern

NEW YORK (Reuters) - NBA Commissioner David Stern raised the possibility of cutting the number of teams in the league to help resolve the conflict with the players over a new labor agreement amid the global economic downturn. While Stern said any such ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-22T22:46:43Z)

Colo. US Senate candidates debate for last time

DENVER—It's time for a final debate between Colorado's Senate candidates, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican Ken Buck. Polls have shown Bennet pulling closer with his Republican challenger in recent weeks and he will be looking to continue ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-23T09:59:36Z)

SPORTS WIRE: NBA contraction possible: Stern

NBA commissioner David Stern said he thinks eliminating teams will be on the table during collective bargaining as a way to solve the league's financial woes. Stern said the league and the players' association may look to see if there are ''cities and ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-23T05:06:07Z)

Horton keeps it going for Bruins, winners of four straight

BOSTON -- Nathan Horton scored his fourth goal in five games, and Tim Thomas made 38 saves as the Boston Bruins won their fourth straight game with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Michael Ryder and rookie Jordan Caron also scored ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-22T01:46:52Z)

Cowboys fall to 1-5, lose Tony Romo

Arlington, Texas — Tony Romo's season might be over, and the Dallas Cowboys' season might as well be. As for Eli Manning and the New York Giants, everything's clicking. Romo broke his left collarbone in the second quarter, then his teammates let a 13 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-26T05:59:49Z)

Bruins 4, Capitals 1

BOSTON -- Nathan Horton scored his fourth goal in five games, and Tim Thomas made 38 saves as the Boston Bruins won their fourth straight game with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Michael Ryder and rookie Jordan Caron also ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-22T01:39:42Z)

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