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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 7:40 pm

Nevada high court won't rule on Tea Party of Nevada candidate on ballot

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court said it's not going to consider an appeal to remove Scott Ashjian's name from the U.S. Senate ballot. The justices on Thursday unanimously rejected as moot an appeal by Independent American Party candidate Tim ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-10-29T04:51:50Z)

Tim Kaine: 'We're Fully Behind' Kendrick Meek

Just days before the midterm election, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine discusses the party's efforts to maintain a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and news that former president Bill Clinton has ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-29T23:21:22Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit, Budget Cuts Pay Off

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's fortunes before elections next year in six of Germany's 16 states. Merkel ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

'Cats' creator Andrew Lloyd Webber sells 4 London venues

LONDON — Andrew Lloyd Webber says his company has sold four of its seven London theaters to a group headed by former senior British television executive Michael Grade. The mid-size venues include the Cambridge, the New London, the Palace, and Her Majesty ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-10-28T16:20:13Z)

Brother and sister found safe after spending two nights in vehicle stuck in snow

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that a brother and sister who were missing in the Quartzville area east of Sweet Home since Wednesday were found at about 11:50 a.m. Friday Howard Partridge, 73, of Sweet Home, and his sister, Janice Partridge, 61 ... (Source: Corvallis Gazette-Times 2010-10-29T20:58:12Z)

Nevada Supreme Court Rejects Second Lawsuit to Disqualify Scott Ashjian from Ballot as the ...

On October 28, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a 6-page opinion in Fasano v Ashjian, 56040, holding the appeal moot.  The case had been filed by Tim Fasano, Independent American Party nominee for U.S. Senate, to remove Scott Ashjian from the November ... (Source: Ballot-access.org 2010-10-29T15:43:14Z)

Baxter International sells generic injectables unit to Hikma Pharmaceuticals for $112 million

DEERFIELD, ILL. — Baxter International Inc. said Friday it is selling its U.S. generic injectables business to Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC for about $112 million. Baxter said the sale will allow the company to redirect resources toward its proprietary ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-29T12:01:20Z)

Brother, sister missing in Cascade foothills rescued after man pushes himself 3 miles in a ...

Police say a 73-year-old man who was stranded in his car with his 61-year-old sister on a remote, snowbound forest service road, pushed himself for three miles in a wheelchair before being rescued by deer hunters this morning. Linn County Sheriff Tim ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-29T22:38:25Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit Pays Off

(Adds analyst comments in fifth, final paragraphs, updates euro in 10th.) Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T12:08:30Z)

Baxter to sell injectables unit for $112 million

(AP) — Baxter International Inc. said Friday it is selling its U.S. generic injectables business to Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC for about $112 million. Baxter said the sale will allow the company to redirect resources toward its proprietary, enhanced ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-10-29T12:01:20Z)

Berlusconi amid scandal: 'I love women'

ROME -- Premier Silvio Berlusconi issued an unapologetic defense of his lifestyle Friday amid the latest scandal involving his personal life, admitting that he intervened to secure the release from police custody of a 17-year-old Moroccan girl who had ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-30T01:30:13Z)

Iran says it is ready to restart nuclear talks with US and other world powers after Nov. 10

VIENNA - Iran offered on Friday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated in the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T22:45:35Z)

Berlusconi deals with trash: real & metaphorical

Premier Silvio Berlusconi has a lot of trash to deal with these days, both real and metaphorical. A rubbish crisis around Naples has led to violent protests and put new pressure on the Italian leader, who had promised to solve the problem for good. Ties ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-29T13:41:33Z)

Travelers Announces Tender Offer for its 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated ...

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV : ) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") any and all of its $1.0 billion in outstanding 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2067 (the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

Effort to get Ashjian off ballot goes nowhere

For the second time, the Nevada Supreme Court has concluded an appeal designed to remove Tea Party candidate Scott Ashjian's name from the ballot is moot. With absentee ballots sent out weeks ago, early voting ending today and the general election set for ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-10-29T09:02:23Z)

As Eyebrows Are Raised, a 'Playful' Berlusconi Defends His Lifestyle

ROME (AP) — Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy issued an unapologetic defense of his lifestyle on Friday during the latest scandal involving his personal life. Mr. Berlusconi admitted that he intervened to secure the release from police custody of ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-30T01:30:13Z)

Stoneridge Announces Completion of Cash Tender Offer

WARREN, Ohio , Oct. 19 -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced that it has completed its previously announced cash tender offer for its outstanding 11-1/2% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Notes") and has accepted for purchase all of the $154,000 ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

U.S. prepares new offer for Iran nuclear talks: report

The United States and its European allies are putting together a new offer for talks with Iran over its nuclear program, but would include tougher conditions for an atom fuel swap than those rejected by Tehran last year, The New York Times reported. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-28T09:32:12Z)

74 Year old missing Albany man rolls 3 miles in wheelchair to reach safety

Sweet Home (KMTR) - A Brother and sister missing since Wednesday have been found alive and well. Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller says 74-year old Howard Partridge of Sweet Home, and his 61-year old sister Janice of Albany were found just before noon on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T00:47:16Z)

M/I Homes Announces Early Tender Offer Results and Extension of the Early Tender Premium ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) announced today the preliminary results of its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash  any and all of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-28T02:51:20Z)

TSYS inks deals with Swisscard, Bank of Montreal

TSYS has signed deals to provide payment services to a Swiss joint venture and a Canadian bank. Financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. Columbus., Ga.-based TSYS (NYSE: TSS) said it will provide Swisscard AECS AG -- a joint venture between Credit ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-20T14:28:01Z)

'Cats' creator Andrew Lloyd Webber sells 4 of his 7 London theaters for $80 million

LONDON - Andrew Lloyd Webber says his company has sold four of its seven London theaters to a group headed by former senior British television executive Michael Grade. The mid-size venues include the Cambridge, the New London, the Palace, and Her Majesty's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-28T13:49:54Z)

Andrew Lloyd Webber London Theater Sale

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is to sell off four of London's top theatres for $75 million. The composer has agreed a deal with a consortium led by businessman Michael Grade to hand over control of the Palace, Cambridge, Her Majesty's, and New London theaters ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-29T13:41:33Z)

U.S. preparing new nuclear offer for Iran, officials say

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration and its European allies are preparing a new offer for negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program, senior administration officials say, but the conditions on Tehran would be even more onerous than a deal that the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-28T04:02:55Z)

Who had the worst week in Washington? Kendrick Meek.

Rep. Kendrick Meek, that is - the Miami area Democrat who found himself in the middle of a media maelstrom late last week when a report surfaced that former president Bill Clinton had urged him to end his Senate bid in favor of Republican-turned ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

Baxter selling injectables unit for $112 million

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Baxter International Inc. said Friday it is selling its U.S. generic injectables business to Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC for about $112 million. Baxter said the sale will allow the company to redirect resources toward its proprietary ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-29T12:08:30Z)

What Howard Dean could tell Bill Clinton and Kendrick Meek: Change the voting system!

Former president Bill Clinton has been campaigning feverishly in his bid to help Democrats hold onto Congress and win state races across the country. But it wasn't fatigue or the heat that led him to campaign for Kendrick Meek, the Democrats' U.S. Senate ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-29T21:48:19Z)

U.S. Bank partners with Kroger on credit cards

U.S. Bank is the new credit card and prepaid debit card issuer for Kroger Co. The Minneapolis-based bank, one of Central Ohio's largest deposit-holders, is taking over Kroger's 1-2-3 Rewards MasterCard, Fred Meyer Rewards MasterCard, Ralphs Rewards Plus ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-27T18:15:56Z)

Probe Details Culpability Of Nazi-Era Diplomats

During the Third Reich, Germany's foreign ministry staff across Europe cooperated in the mass murder of Jews and others, according to a government-sponsored study released Thursday in Berlin. The report says German diplomats during the Nazi era were far ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

Sprint Announces New Sprint ID Partners, Sprint Mobile Wallet, Communication Enablement at ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - (Business Wire) Delivering the keynote at the company's 2010 Open Developer Conference, Sprint (NYSE: S) CEO Dan Hesse emphasized Sprint's commitment to developers with three additional announcements that prove Sprint is delivering on ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-28T00:21:01Z)

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