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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 9:41 am

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)

Progress update on Johnson & Johnson and Crucell's public offer

Johnson & Johnson has filed a first draft of the offer document with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Stichting Autoriteit Financiele Markten, or the AFM) for review and approval. Johnson & Johnson currently expects to request and ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-30T05:47:55Z)

Prayer Breaks Out At Soddy Daisy Football Game

Prayer broke out after all at the Soddy Daisy High School football game on Friday night. After the Freedom From Religion group of Madison, Wis., protested, County School Supt. Dr. Jim Scales instructed Soddy Daisy High School Principal John Maynard to no ... (Source: Chattanoogan 2010-10-23T01:17:03Z)

AIA Hong Kong IPO Up as Much as 17% -- an AIG Win

Back in June, the board of American International Group ( AIG ) rejected a reduced bid by Prudential ( PUK ) for AIA, the Asian life insurance unit of the troubled U.S. company. Prudential's initial offer was $35.5 billion. When it could not raise enough ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-29T10:21:07Z)

Presley expected to be O's hitting coach

BALTIMORE -- Following Tuesday's news that longtime Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley will move to a hitting-evaluator position, a Major League source said Friday that Jim Presley is expected to soon sign a two-year deal to become manager Buck Showalter ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-29T16:26:11Z)

HUGE: Facebook Testing Places Powered Deals Service

Facebook is currently testing a new "Facebook Deals" service which enables businesses to provide deals whenever visitors check-in to a physical store. The new service is being tested with a limited number of partners, and all we currently have access ... (Source: AllFacebook 2010-10-29T14:10:11Z)

US Cellular announces Samsung Galaxy Tab

Regional carrier US Cellular on Thursday announced it will ship the Samsung Galaxy Tab in time for the holidays. Other than that, US Cellular hasn't said what it will cost or exactly when it arrive, though it promises to do so soon. The carrier will offer ... (Source: Electronista 2010-10-28T16:05:54Z)

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell Provide Progress Update on Preparations for Public Offer

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. and LEIDEN, Netherlands, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 paragraph 1(a) of the Dutch Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit Openbare Biedingen Wft) requiring a public announcement within four ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-10-29T19:25:09Z)

Johnson & Johnson, Crucell Say Progress Made on Offer

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell NV are making progress on J&J's planned $2.4 billion acquisition after the Dutch vaccine maker disclosed a manufacturing plant may be contaminated, the companies said in a statement. J&J, the world's largest health ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-29T21:19:41Z)

Maine's 5 gubernatorial candidates offer ideas to ramp up recession-battered economy

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

Soddy-Daisy group prays at football game

Without a loudspeaker announcement, a group of young people and adults gathered just off the field at the Soddy-Daisy football game Friday to pray before the kick-off against Cleveland. As announcers honored football players and cheerleaders on Senior ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-10-30T04:00:33Z)

Facebook sends invites to the press for a "mobile event" on November 3

There are speculations galore that the much-rumored Facebook Phone may be unveiled by the social network next week at a press event at the company's Palo Alto headquarters. Facebook has already sent out the invites to reporters for what it says is a ... (Source: TopNews United States 2010-10-30T08:54:02Z)

ComPost: But Gawker, I, too, had a one-night stand with Christine O'Donnell

It's awkward that it had to come out this way. I'm amazed that Gawker didn't contact me and offer me the "modest amount" it says it paid the Anonymous Philadelphian (AP -- my initials!) for his story. I won't even ask to be anonymous! Here is a photo of me ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

A Couple of Hundred People Rally For Pubilc Prayer at Soddy Daisy Park

A couple of hundred people rally in Soddy Daisy to support public prayer. The student-led meeting comes in response to the end of prayer over the loudspeaker at athletic events in Hamilton County. Superintendent Jim Scales told principals to stop the ... (Source: WDEF 2010-10-26T23:53:34Z)

US Cellular to Launch Samsung Galaxy Tab

The tablet will be identical to the versions also launching on Sprint and Verizon with a 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor, EVDO Rev A, 7-inch capacitive 1024×600 resolution display with multi-touch support, Android 2.2, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth 3.0 ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-29T20:22:25Z)

Apple to offer universal, SIM-less iPhone in Europe?

If we know one thing about Apple it is this: they like control… and this latest rumor seems to reaffirm that creed. Blog GigaOM is reporting that Apple is planning to release an iPhone with an integrated SIM that can be used on any wireless carrier ... (Source: Boy Genius Report 2010-10-28T05:43:08Z)

Mike Elgan: Why Facebook Places is going nowhere

Computerworld - Only 30 million people have used Facebook Places, one report finds. If that sounds impressive, consider that it represents just 6% of Facebook users . And that's not the number who use it. That's the number who have tried it. In my own ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-10-30T11:52:59Z)

O's likely to tab Presley as hitting coach

BALTIMORE -- With Tuesday's news that longtime Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley will move to a hitting evaluator position, a Major League source said on Friday that he expects Jim Presley to soon sign a two-year deal to become manager Buck Showalter's ... (Source: Baltimore Orioles 2010-10-29T16:26:11Z)

Royal Caribbean Launches a Twin To Largest Cruise Ship in the World

HELSINKI | The second in a pair of the largest cruise liners in the world - an extravagant behemoth spanning nearly four football fields, with a 3-D move theater, an open-air central park and room for 8,300 people - set sail Friday for its new home port in ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-30T11:17:12Z)

5 Maine gov candidates to debate

AUGUSTA, Maine— With the election for governor just a few days off, the five candidates are set to hold their final televised debate on the issues facing Maine. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T13:40:22Z)

Apple takes fourth place in worldwide phone sales

"PC guys are not going to just figure this out. They're not going to just walk in." So said former Palm CEO Ed Colligan back in 2006, when asked about Apple's chances in the smartphone market. But four years later, not only has Palm been subsumed ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-29T19:25:09Z)

World's largest cruise ship clears bridge obstacle

The sister ship of the world's largest cruise liner has narrowly passed under a Danish bridge, a feat that has required smooth seas and adjustable smokestacks. The Allure of the Seas is a twin to Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, which made the same ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T15:34:54Z)

In Hindsight: Apple, Google, Facebook and 'the underdog here': Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer showed off nine new phones -- including five that will go on sale in the U.S. in time for the holidays -- that run the Redmond, Wash., software megabehemoth's new Windows Phone 7 operating system. Three of the phones -- the HTC ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T18:57:37Z)

AIG's crown jewel AIA makes hot Hong Kong debut

The stronger-than-expected listing is a relief for bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc after a two-year effort to sell its Asian unit, including a failed takeover attempt from British insurer Prudential plc. The strong start boosted AIA's ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-30T15:56:22Z)

5 Maine gubernatorial candidates to debate

With the election just a few days off, the five candidates for Maine governor are set to hold their final televised debate. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be the fourth debate or forum in the final ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T13:26:03Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab also hitting U.S. Cellular

Samsung has announced that not only will its Android-powered Galaxy Tab tablet device be available through the four major U.S. mobile carriers ( Verizon Wireless , AT&T, Sprint , and T-Mobile ) but will also be on offer from regional U.S. mobile operators ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-28T18:43:23Z)

Starbucks and Royal Caribbean to Offer First Ever Starbucks at Sea on Allure of the Seas

SEATTLE & MIAMI, Oct 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship -- the first Starbucks at sea. Through the licensing agreement ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

But Gawker, I, too, had a one-night stand with Christine O'Donnell

I, too, had a one-night stand with Christine O'Donnell . It's awkward that it had to come out this way. I'm amazed that Gawker didn't contact me and offer me the "modest amount" it says it paid the Anonymous Philadelphian (AP -- my initials!) for his story ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-28T21:49:30Z)

Nonpartisan Groups Cry Foul Over Gawker's Christine O'Donnell Story

Allegations of sexism aimed at women candidates this year are approaching an all time high – or low – depending on how you view it. The latest victim is Tea Party-backed Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell . On Thursday, the gossip website Gawker ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-30T07:13:49Z)

Presley hired as hitting coach, Adair as bullpen coach

The Orioles' 2011 coaching staff is coming into focus with the hiring of hitting coach Jim Presley and bullpen coach Rick Adair, the first of six slots filled by manager Buck Showalter . The club isn't expected to officially announce its hires until the ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-30T01:08:45Z)

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