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Deals of the Hour / October 28, 2010, 3:39 am

Savient's Auction Didn't Result in Sale, Company Says

(Adds analyst's comments in the third, fourth paragraphs.) Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc. shares fell the most in two years after the company said it failed to find a buyer. Savient fell 51 percent, or $11.01, to $10.69 at 11:58 a.m ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-25T16:09:28Z)

San Bruno Gas Line Explosion Coverage

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. says it's looking into replacing about 300 manual gas valves with newer technology aimed at preventing disasters such as the San Bruno pipeline explosion. The San Francisco-based utility said Monday it is evaluating areas of ... (Source: KRON4 2010-10-28T06:11:46Z)

The Ken Jones Honorary Yard Sale, Taxes, and Apache Lore

No less than 100 boxes of Kenny's treasures were hauled out of the space under the house in preparation for the yard sale of the century (in my world anyway). A man collects a lot of things in a lifetime, especially if his interests translate to passions ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-15T21:00:30Z)

San Bruno blast victims get buyout offer from PG&E

(10-18) 21:59 PDT SAN BRUNO -- Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is offering to buy out San Bruno residents whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged in last month's deadly natural gas pipeline blast, according to documents obtained by The Chronicle. Those ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-19T07:05:23Z)

Foursquare to offer, track election check-ins

Location-based social network Foursquare will soon launch an election-specific site that goes live November 2 along with a related badge. It was brought out together with political strategists, designers and activists and will be accompanied by a real-time ... (Source: Electronista 2010-10-27T20:53:25Z)

Air Products extends tender offer for Airgas

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Air Products and Chemicals Inc ( APD.N ) on Wednesday said it extended its $5.5 billion hostile tender offer for rival industrial gas company Airgas Inc ( ARG.N ) until December 3. Airgas has rejected Air Products $65.50-a-share cash ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T20:46:16Z)

Johnny Cash 'The Man In Black' Belongings Up For Auction

Johnny Cash's costumes, guitars and handwritten lyrics are set to go under the hammer at a massive memorabilia auction in December (10). The Man In Black's possessions are set to be auctioned off in Los Angeles in a lengthy three-day sale, which will ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-27T13:15:17Z)

Official Foursquare 'I Voted' Badge Released for Polling Place Check-Ins

WASHINGTON , Oct. 27 -- Foursquare has partnered with a team of experienced political strategists, designers and activists to release the official "I Voted" badge in conjunction with launching a real-time visualization of check-ins for Election Day . The ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T18:30:15Z)

Foursquare makes civic duties cooler with "I Voted" badge

Foursquare announced an interesting promotion earlier this month involving the Chicago mayoral election , but people around the country can also unlock election-related badges when they check in via Foursquare before, during or after voting. The site ... (Source: The Inquisitr 2010-10-27T20:53:25Z)

DJ Canada's Carney:Would Give Advice To Govt On Potash Takeover If Asked

OTTAWA, Oct 27, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News Select via Comtex) -- The Bank of Canada would offer advice in confidence to the government on BHP Billiton Ltd.'s (BHP)'s $38.6 billion hostile take-over bid of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT) if asked ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-10-27T23:02:16Z)

Johnny Cash - Cash's Belongings Up For Auction

JOHNNY CASH's costumes, guitars and handwritten lyrics are set to go under the hammer at a massive memorabilia auction in December (10). The Man In Black's possessions are set to be auctioned off in Los Angeles in a lengthy three-day sale, which will ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-10-26T11:00:28Z)

Few household names on offer at World Series

SAN FRANCISCO -- Their games often end way past bedtime for most of the nation. The biggest names linked to them -- Nolan Ryan, George W. Bush, Willie Mays and Barry Bonds -- won't be on the field. And yet the World Series matchup of Texas and San ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-25T23:54:45Z)

Airgas Comments On Air Products' Tender Offer Extension

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) today issued the following statement regarding the fourth extension by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) ("Air Products") of its unsolicited tender offer and Air Products' statement that approximately 1,884,427 shares ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-27T21:36:22Z)

Few household names on the field at 2010 World Series

NEW YORK (AP)—Their games often end way past bedtime for most of the nation. The biggest names linked to them—Nolan Ryan, George W. Bush, Willie Mays and Barry Bonds—won't be on the field. And yet the World Series matchup of Texas and San Francisco ... (Source: New Pittsburgh Courier 2010-10-27T15:45:37Z)

Pennsylvania candidates for statewide office court young voters in State College

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - On a Penn State football weekend, State College likes to bill itself as the third-largest city in Pennsylvania. For statewide political candidates, greeting tailgaters outside the 107,000-seat Beaver Stadium is a time-honored tradition ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-28T07:16:11Z)

Foes Plan Post-Vote Deals

WASHINGTON—Politicians from both parties are debating ideas on taxes and spending that move the discussion to the right, putting pressure on the White House and top Democrats to work with a newly empowered Republican Party after Tuesday's election. Sen ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-28T05:43:08Z)

Wall Street News Alert: Market Watch: Unity Management Group -- October 27, 2010

Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: Unity Management Group Inc. (PINKSHEETS: UYMG), Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). To receive FREE Mobile Stock Alerts formatted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T13:43:55Z)

UPDATE: Canada Industry Minister Defends F-35 Deal

OTTAWA (Dow Jones)--Canada's industry minister Wednesday defended a C$16 billion plan to purchase new F-35 fighter jets, a day after the country's auditor general tabled a scathing report on the acquisition of military helicopters citing lengthy delays and ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-27T19:06:03Z)

Berry plans $300M offering to finance purchase

DENVER -- Independent oil and gas producer Berry Petroleum Co. said on Wednesday that it would offer $300 million in senior notes due in 2020. The company said it would use $175 million of the proceeds for planned acquisitions of properties in West Texas ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-27T20:24:47Z)

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)

Berry Petroleum to offer $300M in notes for West Texas purchase

DENVER — Independent oil and gas producer Berry Petroleum Co. said on Wednesday that it would offer $300 million in senior notes due in 2020. The company said it would use $175 million of the proceeds for planned acquisitions of properties in West Texas ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-27T20:17:38Z)

$99 Android Tablet Coming To... Walgreens?

Over the summer Kmart sold an Android-based tablet--the 7-inch Augen Gentouch78--packing an 800 MHz CPU, 256 MB of RAM, 2 GB storage capacity, an SD card slot, Wi-Fi, and Android 2.1. The device sold for $149 USD, and given the pricetag of several tablets ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-10-25T21:24:25Z)

$100 Android Tablet on Sale at Walgreen

Maylong, a US-based developer focused on personal navigation systems has just made available one of the cheapest Android tablets on the market. Maylong M-150 tablet is now available and "in stock" at Walgreen for just $99.99, which is $30 cheaper than ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-27T09:04:45Z)

Pleasing progress in BB BIOTECH AG's portfolio

The Net Asset Value of BB BIOTECH surged 13.4% (in USD) during the third quarter. Numerous acquisitions of small and mid-sized biotech companies by pharma companies led share prices higher during the quarter. Two of the companies in BB BIOTECH's portfolio ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-28T07:51:59Z)

Airgas Says Air Products' Offer Grossly Inadequate - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Airgas Inc. (ARG: News ) Wednesday issued a statement in response to the fourth extension by Air Products & Chemicals Inc.'s (APD) tender offer, and said that the Airgas Board remains unanimous in its belief that Air Products' offer is grossly ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-28T00:06:42Z)

T-Mobile Motorola Defy will be available on November 3 for $99.99

We've known for a while that the rugged, Android-powered Motorola Defy will be headed to T-Mobile in the United States, but details about its availability were scarce. Not anymore, since T-Mobile officially announced (via a tweet ) that the Defy will be ... (Source: Unwired View 2010-10-20T20:33:05Z)

Johnny Cash costumes, guitars, lyrics up for sale

The man in black will be bringing in some green when Johnny Cash's guitars, costumes, handwritten lyrics and personal belongings go on the auction block. The embroidered blue jumpsuit Cash wore to rehearse for his infamous performance at San Quentin State ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-26T00:59:10Z)

Chuck Sweeny: Durbin predicts Democrats will hold Senate

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was in Rockford Wednesday to stump for state Senate candidate Marla Wilson, who, backed by hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state Democratic Party, is giving the incumbent, Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, a strong challenge ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-10-28T08:56:24Z)

Report: No fines on PG&E over six-year period

A review of public records shows the watchdog agency responsible for regulating public utilities has taken a mostly hands-off approach to violations by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Even though PG&E had more pipeline infractions than the rest of the state's ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-10-19T02:33:22Z)

Few household names in 2010 World Series

Their games often end way past bedtime for most of the nation. The biggest names linked to them -- Nolan Ryan, George W. Bush, Willie Mays and Barry Bonds -- won't be on the field. And yet the World Series matchup of Texas and San Francisco could be ... (Source: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-10-26T09:27:25Z)

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