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Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 12:42 pm

Man celebrating birth of child busted for allegedly smoking pot

People celebrate the birth of a child in different ways. Some share hugs and kisses with loved ones. Others spend hours calling friends and family to share the news. Still others might light up a celebratory cigar. But what about lighting up a celebratory ... (Source: Herald-Standard 2010-11-10T19:03:45Z)

Lessons learned from Fort Hood shooting: U.S. military

The U.S. military reported it has set up threat awareness and training programs since the 2009 shooting rampage by a Muslim Army psychiatrist but critics said the documents fail to deal with Islamist extremism. Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who had exchanged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T03:40:20Z)

Eisner's Vuguru, AOL Announce Original Video Content Deal

Michael Eisner's Vuguru and AOL announced a deal on Wednesday for the digital studio to produce a half-dozen scripted video series that will be distributed by the portal. Vuguru will "develop and produce a minimum of six high-quality, scripted video ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-11-10T14:53:13Z)

Veterans Day Deals

Several restaurants and businesses are showing their appreciation for our military this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Food: -At Applebee's, veterans and active-duty military will receive a free meal on Veterans Day. The menu will include: 7-ounce house sirloin ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-11-10T17:30:42Z)

Chevron makes big natural gas move: Plans to buy Atlas Energy in deal worth $3.2 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Chevron will buy natural producer Atlas Energy Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal worth $3.2 billion, the companies said Tuesday. Including debt of about $1.1 billion, the deal is worth $4.3 billion in all. Chevron Corp., based in San Ramon ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-09T13:35:40Z)

Columbus City Schools Named In Title IX Complaint

NEW YORK — The National Women's Law Center on Wednesday filed complaints against 12 school districts across the country, including Columbus City Schools, saying that they fail to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. The center said data from ... (Source: WBNS 10TV Columbus 2010-11-10T18:49:26Z)

Justices hear case on class-action arbitration

Vincent and Liza Concepcion were looking for a phone, not a lawsuit, when they decided in 2002 to go with AT&T Mobility. At a California store, they got a deal for a Motorola and a "free" Nokia - and, according to AT&T, signed away their right to initiate ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-10T07:15:05Z)

Deal snapshot: VODAFONE UNVEILS USD5.1BN SALE OF INTERESTS IN JAPANESE ...

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Supreme Court to consider limits on class-action suits

Class-action lawsuits have long been a battleground between consumer lawyers and attorneys representing cell-phone companies, banks, and other large businesses that deal with millions of customers. On Tuesday, the battle will play out before the U.S ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-10T08:12:21Z)

Pennsylvania man lights joint to celebrate child's birth

UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Police say a new father faces drug charges because he lit up a marijuana joint, instead of a cigar, to celebrate his child's birth at a western Pennsylvania hospital. Police aren't identifying the man found smoking the pot in a ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-11-10T19:03:45Z)

Columbus schools accused of shortchanging girls' sports

NEW YORK -- The National Women's Law Center today filed complaints against 12 school districts across the country, including Columbus City Schools, saying that they fail to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. The center said data from 2006 ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-11-10T19:18:04Z)

Wis. inmate seeks to nix deal in sex-change case

MADISON, Wis. - A transgender inmate wants to reject an agreement that would make her the first in Wisconsin given state-issued women's underwear in a male prison and instead continue her lawsuit seeking a taxpayer-funded sex change. The settlement ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-10T20:08:11Z)

Vodafone Raises Profit Outlook And Sells Off Softbank Stake

Back to basics for Vodafone , as the carrier continues apace with its sell-off of non-controlled assets. Today it has agreed to sell off a $5 billion stake in Softbank back to the Japanese operator, as it sharpens its focus on operators in Europe, Africa ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-09T09:25:07Z)

Deal Diva: Great deals for veterans

Special Veteran's Day Freebies To thank those who have or are serving our country in the military several companies are offering free meals and other discounts. See Below! 24 Hour Fitness - 24 Hour Fitness is allowing Veterans and Military Personnel to ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-10T15:00:23Z)

Analysis: Genzyme seen an anomaly in bite-sized deal market

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sanofi-Aventis' ( SASY.PA ) $18.5 billion pursuit of Genzyme Corp ( GENZ.O ) may be a foregone conclusion for many healthcare industry executives and bankers, but few rivals likely will copy the hostile bid. While some see room for a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-10T16:40:36Z)

Mexican firm buys Sara Lee's baking unit

In a deal of local interest, Sara Lee Corp. has announced the sale of its struggling North American bread-making business to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million, "Sara Lee slims down with bread sale." Sara Lee operates two metro area ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-11-10T18:13:39Z)

Chevron buys into shale gas

Moon natural gas producer Atlas Energy Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Chevron Corp. for $4.3 billion in a deal that accelerates the involvement of the world's major oil companies in development of the Marcellus Shale, a geologic formation containing ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-10T05:20:33Z)

AOL Does Video Deal With Eisner

AOL announced today it has joined forces with former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's Vuguru to develop video content for distribution by AOL. Vuguru will develop and produce at least six original scripted series, of about 19 minutes in length but with breaks ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-10T17:37:52Z)

At a glance: Sara Lee's deal with Grupo Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is selling its North American fresh bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. About the companies: Sara Lee Corp. HEADQUARTERS: Downers Grove, Ill. STOCK: New York Stock Exchange, ticker SLE BRANDS: Include Ball Park, Hillshire Farm ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T19:19:16Z)

Sara Lee to sell bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, agreeing to sell it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal would make Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T00:27:04Z)

Supreme Court weighs whether consumers' small suits can be combined

In a dispute between a California couple and AT&T Mobility, the firm argues to keep its arbitration clause. The court's ruling could determine whether disgruntled customers can file a class-action lawsuit rather than be forced to arbitrate out of court. In ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T07:43:43Z)

Free meals and deals for Veterans Day

Remember that entry to national parks is free for everyone Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day , and some state parks and tourist attractions are offering free entry to either the public or veterans and military. We wrote last week about free meals from ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-11-10T17:23:33Z)

Top brass ignored red flags

The following editorial appeared Friday in the Dallas Morning News. A year ago, 13 people died and 32 others were wounded when Army Maj. Nidal Hasan went on a cold-blooded shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. Civilian police officers Sgt. Kimberly Munley ... (Source: Centre Daily 2010-11-10T05:34:52Z)

$4 billion deal will give Chevron Pennsylvania stake

Chevron Corp.'s planned acquisition of Atlas Energy Inc. gives the nation's second-biggest oil company a direct route to the gas-rich Marcellus shale formation in Western Pennsylvania. The $4.3 billion deal announced Tuesday means that Atlas, based in Moon ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-10T04:51:55Z)

Vodafone to Sell Softbank Interests for $5 Billion

LONDON—Mobile giant Vodafone Group PLC said Tuesday that it will receive £3.1 billion ($5 billion) from the sale of its interests in SoftBank Corp. of Japan, part of wider management efforts to exploit its operations in Europe, Africa and India. Under ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-10T13:48:48Z)

AOL partners with Michael Eisner's Vuguru

AOL in furthering its efforts to be a leading online content company said Wednesday it is partnering with Michael Eisner's Vuguru studio to create six original scripted series that will be distributed by AOL in the next year. "Until now, there's been a gap ... (Source: Variety 2010-11-10T19:46:42Z)

US military says has learnt from Fort Hood

The US military reported it has set up threat awareness and training programs since the 2009 shooting rampage by a Muslim Army psychiatrist but critics said the documents fail to deal with Islamist extremism. Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who had exchanged ... (Source: ONE News 2010-11-10T01:52:58Z)

'Patient' Sanofi Sticks to Genzyme Offer

Sanofi-Aventis reiterated its hostile $18.5 billion offer for Genzyme presented good value as better than expected quarterly earnings allowed the French drugmaker to lift its target for the year. Genzyme executives last week began a quest to show the U.S ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-28T08:34:56Z)

AZ school district accused of violating Title IX

NEW YORK -- Deer Valley School District in Phoenix and the northwest Valley is among 12 school districts across the country cited for allegedly failing to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. The National Women's Law Center has filed complaints ... (Source: KTAR.com 2010-11-10T18:20:49Z)

Sanofi Stands by Its $18.5 Billion Offer for Genzyme

French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis SA reported a 13% rise in third-quarter net profit, and said it doesn't currently plan to raise its $18.5 billion bid for U.S. biotech company Genzyme Corp. "The bottom line is we didn't hear anything of substance that ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-29T18:49:21Z)

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