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Deals of the Hour / October 27, 2010, 7:40 am

Bed Intruder Web Sensation Antoine Dodson Promoting New Sex Offender Tracking App

"Are you still hiding your kids, hiding your wives and hiding your husbands? Well, help is on the way. Antoine Dodson here for the revolutionary sex offender tracker app," Dodson says in a commericial promoting the new phone app. The $1.99 mobile app ... (Source: MyFox Phoenix 2010-10-26T20:11:39Z)

UPDATE 2-Carlyle to buy CommScope in $3.9 bln deal

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Communications cable maker CommScope Inc ( CTV.N ) said it agreed to be bought out by The Carlyle Group [CYL.UL] in a $3.9 billion deal. Carlyle will acquire all of CommScope's outstanding common shares for $31.50 each in cash, a premium ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

Berry Petroleum Announces $300 Million Senior Note Offering

Berry Petroleum Company (NYSE:BRY) announced today that it intends to publicly offer, subject to market and other customary conditions, $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020 under its effective shelf registration statement ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-27T12:46:39Z)

Argentine state television has confirmed the death of former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner.

The political leader and husband of Argentina's president Cristina Fernandez suffered heart attacks Wednesday in the city of Calafate, where the couple was staying. Kirchner was a likely candidate in next year's presidential elections as well as being the ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-10-27T13:58:14Z)

Wisconsin Chevy Dealers Offer a Truck Built for Green Bay Packers Fans

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 27, 2010 – Wisconsin Chevy dealer Wheelers of Marshfield are announcing the ultimate package for Green Bay Packers fans. Since Chevy is the official vehicle of the Green Bay Packers, dedicated fans can now drive around in a ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-10-27T14:05:24Z)

Former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner dies - 3rd Update

Buenos Aires - Former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner, husband of current President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, died Wednesday at his home in the southern Argentine town of El Calafate, the presidential doctor Luis Buonuomo confirmed. Kirchner, 60 ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T14:19:43Z)

Joe Biden in NY says Democrats will hold House, Senate

N EW YORK — Vice President Joe Biden campaigning in New York City says he expects Democrats to hold onto both the House and Senate in next week's midterm elections. Biden stopped by a phone bank Tuesday where about 75 volunteers were making calls for ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-27T03:56:57Z)

Watch Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets Live NFL 2010 Strea

Watch your hot favorite sports match in football Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets .Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets Live Streaming football Regular Season match today on your PC. Enjoy Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets Live streaming Free football ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-27T06:27:16Z)

Berry Petroleum To Offer $300 Mln Of Senior Notes Due 2020 - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Berry Petroleum Co. (BRY: News ) said it plans to publicly offer $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020 under its effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-27T12:39:30Z)

Nestor Kirchner DEAD: Ex-Argentine President Dies in Calafate

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner died Wednesday after suffering heart attacks, state television reported. The husband of Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez succumbed heart trouble as the couple waited in their ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-27T14:05:24Z)

2nd UPDATE: Icahn Launches Additional Offer For MGM Debt

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Billionaire investor Carl Icahn launched a tender offer to buy out bondholders of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for 53 cents on the dollar, sweetening a previous offer he had made in an effort to block a deal that would turn over ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-26T20:47:27Z)

Man Arrested Wednesday Suspect In 5 Robberies

LEX 18 has confirmed that the man arrested early Wednesday morning was in fact the suspect in five robberies on Tuesday. Police arrested Larry E. Harless, 39, around 3 a.m. at the Terrace View apartments off Versailles Road. Police charged him with five ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T13:43:55Z)

Icahn increases pressure on MGM, launches new tender offer to take control of company

Carl Icahn is turning up the heat on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's creditors to reject the Spyglass Entertainment management plan and merge the financially hobbled studio with Lions Gate Entertainment. The billionnaire investor on Tuesday launched a new tender ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-26T19:50:11Z)

BeenVerified.com's New "Sex Offender Tracker" Mobile App Allows Users to Locate Registered ...

Safety and security - it's the most important priority for families and communities everywhere. In an effort to empower people amidst their ever-changing surroundings, BeenVerified.com, America's leading consumer background check and people search company ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-25T20:34:19Z)

Debt Offer from Post Properties

Post Properties Inc. ( PPS - Snapshot Report ) , a leading operator and developer of multifamily properties across the U.S., has recently announced an offer to sell 4.75% senior unsecured notes worth $150 million. Wells Fargo Securities LLC, part of Wells ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-10-19T22:07:20Z)

Biden in NY says Democrats will hold House, Senate

NEW YORK— Vice President Joe Biden campaigning in New York City says he expects Democrats to hold onto both the House and Senate in next week's midterm elections. Biden stopped by a phone bank Tuesday where about 75 volunteers were making calls for ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-27T01:40:56Z)

Visitor Experience at Shanghai Expo's Information and Communications Pavilion Marks New ...

SHANGHAI , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Shanghai 2010 World Expo drawing to a close, BRC Imagination Arts, renowned for the design and production of immersive brand, entertainment and cultural experiences, congratulates China Mobile and China Telecom ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-27T13:08:08Z)

CommScope Agrees to $3.9 Billion Carlyle Buyout

CommScope ( CTV) , a maker of telecommunications equipment, agreed to be purchased by private equity firm The Carlyle Group for $3.9 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Carlyle will acquire all of the outstanding shares of CommScope common stock for $31 ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

Police Release Photo of Robbery Suspect

Not once, not twice, but five times Tuesday police say the same man robbed different stores across the city. In fact, he hit up Discount Tobacco on North Broadway twice, once in the morning and again around 7 p.m. The unusual crime spree started at an ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T09:11:54Z)

China to Offer Shale-Gas Blocks to Domestic Companies

Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- China will offer shale-gas blocks to the nation's biggest energy companies as the world's largest polluter aims to increase the use of cleaner-burning fuels to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The government will offer six ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-27T04:54:13Z)

VP Biden Expects Dems to Hold House, Senate

Vice President Joe Biden campaigning in New York City says he expects Democrats to hold onto both the House and Senate in next week's midterm elections. Biden stopped by a phone bank Tuesday where about 75 volunteers were making calls for Democratic ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-10-26T23:39:15Z)

Man Could Be Connected To Robbery Spree

Lexington is hit with five armed robberies, all within hours of each other. And now, Lexington police say they believe one man is responsible for all five of those robberies. Police have released a surveillance picture. It was taken from a discount tobacco ... (Source: WTVQ 2010-10-27T10:09:10Z)

UPDATE - UBS Downgrades CommScope (CTV) to Neutral on Takeout Offer from Carlyle

UPDATE - UBS downgrades CommScope (NYSE: CTV ) from Buy to Neutral. PT increased from $28 to $31.50. UBS analyst says, "We are downgrading CTV with a new price target of $31.50, on the back of a take out offer from Carlyle group to take CTV private. The ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-27T10:59:17Z)

Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets NFL Week 8 Predictions

Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets NFL Week 8 Predictions: Week 8 of the action packed NFL season starts in just a few of days and to keep your NFL betting profitable we are bringing you our preview between the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets in way of ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-10-27T13:00:58Z)

Icahn makes 2nd offer to buy debt from MGM lenders

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday made a second offer to buy debt from the lenders of financially struggling film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, in an attempt to stave off a combination with Spyglass Entertainment. Icahn is offering to buy up to $1.6 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T19:14:23Z)

Bed Intruder Sensation Antoine Dodson Promoting New Sex Offender Tracking App

"Are you still hiding your kids, hiding your wives and hiding your husbands? Well, help is on the way. Antoine Dodson here for the revolutionary sex offender tracker app," Dodson says in a commericial promoting the new phone app. The $1.99 mobile app ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-10-26T19:50:11Z)

Garmin and Asustek in new phone cooperation

BANGALORE/TAIPEI — U.S.-based Garmin and Taiwan's Asustek announced new cooperation strategies on mobile phones on Tuesday, with Asustek launching its own-brand smartphones from next year. Asustek, which had been selling smartphones under the Garmin ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T09:13:06Z)

Faked in China: Inside the Pirates' Web

The grubby town of Shiling, an hour's drive from the southern port of Guangzhou, has the biggest leatherworking industry in China. In the 1980s, multinationals from various industries began outsourcing production to factories in the coastal provinces. In ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-27T09:26:13Z)

Mobile Bits: Microsoft's Tag; Zynga's Value; Garmin Phones; T-Mobile Tether

— Microsoft's 2-D barcodes: Microsoft's Tag product, which uses 2-D barcode technology in marketing campaigns, says 1 billion Tags have been printed in the past four months, bringing the total to 2 billion Tags printed since its its launch in January ... (Source: MocoNews.net 2010-10-26T23:24:56Z)

Asus Windows Phone 7 Handsets Coming–Eventually

Back in February, when Microsoft first announced its intention to revamp its mobile operating system into Windows Phone 7, Asus was on the short list of launch partners. But while other phone manufacturers, like Dell, HTC, LG and Samsung were active ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-10-27T06:05:48Z)

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