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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 1:39 am

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)

Ireland Drives New Bargain on Anglo Irish Debt

Anglo Irish , the nationalized Irish lender that blazed a trail in bad real estate loans during the country's banking boom and crash, made an offer on Thursday to its junior debt holders to exchange about 1.6 billion euros in dated bonds in the bank for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-22T11:26:41Z)

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)

Anglo Irish Bondholders to Fight Ireland's Offer

A group of investors holding the junior debt of Anglo Irish Bank have vowed to oppose the offer made by the Irish government last week to pay them a fraction of the face value of the bonds. The government would pay 20 cents on the euro for about 1.6 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-28T16:20:13Z)

Twitter Monitoring Service JournalistTweets Enhanced by Cision

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cision, the leading provider of PR software ( http://us.cision.com/products_services/cisionpoint ), services and tools for the media and public relations industry, today announced significant enhancements to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T14:10:11Z)

Samsung's Galaxy Tab -- to rival Apple's iPad -- launches Nov. 11 with $599.99 price tag

Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy Tab , one of the first tablet computers to challenge Apple Inc.'s smash-hit iPad, is set to land in Verizon Wireless stores on Nov. 11 and sell for $599.99. Verizon said Wednesday it would offer optional 3G data plans for ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-20T19:07:11Z)

Samsung sees tough chip and LCD outlook after strong Q3

By Miyoung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co <005930.KS>, the world's top maker of memory chips, hopes surging smartphone sales can offset slumping demand for chips and screens but analysts still expect profits to drop by 25 percent in the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T05:20:28Z)

Lawyer for Lawrence Taylor says no offer is on the table in rape case against former NFL great

NEW CITY, N.Y. - Lawrence Taylor's lawyer says there's no plea offer on the table, at least now, in the rape case against the pro football great. Taylor appeared Thursday in a suburban New York court on charges of having sex with a 16-year-old prostitute ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-28T20:09:17Z)

AT&T Announces Samsung Focus and HTC Surround for November 8th

AT&T has officially confirmed the November 8th launch of the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 devices. Both devices will be sold for $199.99, with the LG Optimus 7 being launched the week after for the same price after new agreement. (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-29T19:17:59Z)

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)

AIA expands Hong Kong IPO to $20.5 billion

HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong listing of AIG 's Asian unit, which aims to raise funds for repaying U.S. federal bailout loans, has been expanded to $20.5 billion. AIA Group Ltd. said in a statement late Friday it increased the number of shares offered from 7 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-30T07:28:08Z)

AIG unit expands Hong Kong IPO to $20.5 billion

The Hong Kong listing of AIG's Asian unit, which aims to raise funds for repaying U.S. federal bailout loans, has been expanded to $20.5 billion. AIA Group Ltd. said in a statement late Friday it increased the number of shares offered from 7.03 billion to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T07:28:08Z)

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)

Anglo Irish chairman won't talk with rebel bondholders

Anglo Irish Bank's Dukes, a former leader of Ireland's main opposition party Fine Gael, also called for Ireland to set up a second state-owned "bad bank" to deal with distressed assets not being taken on by the National Asset Management Agency (Nama). "We ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-28T16:20:13Z)

Lawyer: No plea offer for Hall of Famer Taylor in rape case

NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Lawrence Taylor's lawyer says there's no plea offer on the table, at least now, in the rape case against the pro football great. Taylor appeared Thursday in a suburban New York court on charges of having sex with a 16-year-old prostitute ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-29T02:14:21Z)

Air Products Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Airgas

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) for $65.50 per share in cash ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-27T20:24:47Z)

UPDATE: Airgas Still Against Air Products Offer Despite New Directors

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Airgas Inc. (ARG), in repeating its case against a hostile bid from Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD), emphasized the solidarity of its board, which includes the three directors Air Products nominated to Airgas's board last month ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-26T22:34:49Z)

Air Products Signs Letter of Intent with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan. The agreement signifies a commitment between both parties to identify ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-28T22:18:08Z)

Lawyer: 'No offer on table' yet in rape case vs. Lawrence Taylor

NEW CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawrence Taylor 's lawyer said Thursday that there's no plea bargain in the works that would resolve the pro football great's rape case. But he said he would probably listen to any offer from the prosecution. Taylor remained free on ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-28T21:13:42Z)

BlackBerry Torch coming to AT&T in two fresh colors next month

* BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 available in red and white on Nov. 7. * New Windows Phone 7 devices from HTC and Samsung will be available in AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online for $199.99 on Nov. 8 with the LG Quantum arriving in the ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

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)

San Francisco Giants beat Texas Rangers 11-7 in Game 1 of the World Series

SAN FRANCISCO — The five Hall of Famers teaming for the first pitch and the legend(s) singing set an inspiring stage for Wednesday's World Series opener at glittering AT&T Park. And then the Giants turned in their most impressive feat, scoring what was ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-28T14:18:32Z)

AT&T to Sell IPad Directly To Businesses

AT&T Inc. said it will market Apple Inc.'s iPad directly to businesses, seeking to tap the increasing appetite within corporations for tablet computers and the wireless applications that make them hum. The company will offer iPad Wi-Fi and 3G models ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-16T17:17:24Z)

Kristoffer Polaha to Life Unexpected 's Die-Hard Fans: Our Little TV Family Thanks You!

Greetings, gentle readers and fellow travelers of the blogosphere! Kristoffer Polaha here in the last week of October with a special rerun-episode blog. Last week we left off with things heading south for Cate and Ryan, while passions were heating up for ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-27T00:29:21Z)

How much will the Yanks offer Cliff Lee?

SAN FRANCISCO –- The Yankees wanted to face Cliff Lee one last time in 2010. Seeing Lee would have meant there would be a Game 7 against the Texas Rangers in the American League Championship Series. Seeing Lee would have meant the Yankees were one ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-27T23:09:26Z)

AIG Raises $17.8 Billion in AIA Hong Kong Initial Public Offer

Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. raised about HK$138.3 billion ($17.8 billion) selling shares in its main Asian unit, AIA Group Ltd., according to a statement, making it the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong. AIG sold 7 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-22T03:41:24Z)

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)

Liberty grad Tim Lincecum to start Game 1 of the World Series | Baseball

Lincecum went 16-10 with a 3.43 ERA and a league-leading 231 strikeouts. Despite the strong all-around numbers, Lincecum regressed slightly from his 2009 form when his ERA was nearly a run lower at 2.48. He's been dominant again in the postseason with a 1 ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-28T16:27:23Z)

AT&T to offer HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

The second week of November is shaping up to be absolutely monstrous. Verizon is said to have a slew of devices on the way, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is going to be making a huge splash and now AT&T has announced that it will be bringing two Windows Phone 7 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-28T20:02:08Z)

Events offer a lesson in Jewish culture

Jews in South Florida and around the world will be coming together for a first-of-its-kind learning event that will celebrate a historic milestone. The Global Day of Jewish Learning, which will be observed worldwide Nov. 7, is a chance for all Jewish ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T03:04:28Z)

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