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Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 7:42 pm

UPDATE 1-Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO Nov 10 (Reuters) - Apache Corp ( APA.N ) has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc ( ME.N ), putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-10T21:19:46Z)

Southside Bancshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

TYLER, Texas , Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: SBSI ), parent company of Southside Bank declared a special cash dividend of $0.17 per common share in addition to declaring a regular ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apache Corp has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc, putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a leading shallow-water operator ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

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

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Jockey Club: Laurel, Pimlico not for sale

Tom Chuckas, president of the Maryland Jockey Club released a statement this morning to clarify that the company's properties – including Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park Race Course – are not for sale, following a back-and-forth last week between ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-11-01T18:10:00Z)

Book defending pedophilia for sale on Amazon

NEW YORK—Amazon is selling a self-published book defending pedophiles, sparking discussions about the retailer's obligation to vet items before they are sold in its online stores. The book, "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: a Child-lover's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-10T18:35:07Z)

Man pleads guilty in grisly murder of Riley Fox, 3

In a plea deal that ensures he will die in prison, convicted sex offender Scott Eby admitted raping and drowning 3-year-old Riley Fox following a 2004 break-in at the girl's Wilmington home. Immediately after Eby's guilty plea Wednesday, a Will County ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-11-11T03:03:22Z)

Clarient's Board of Directors Recommends Stockholders Accept General Electric's Cash Tender Offer

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. , Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clarient, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLRT - News ) announced today that its board of directors has unanimously agreed to recommend that Clarient stockholders tender their shares to General Electric Company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T20:14:07Z)

Mariner Energy still on "positive" watch on Apache deal

29 October 2010 - S&P on Thursday continued the "positive" listing on Houston-based oil and gas company Mariner Energy Inc (NYSE: ME | PowerRating ) pending completion of its acquisition by higher-rated sector player Apache Corp (NYSE: APA | PowerRating ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

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)

Deal possible in slaying of 3-year-old Riley Fox, attorney says

The man charged with the brutal 2004 rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox is in negotiations with prosecutors about a deal that could have him pleading guilty Wednesday, his attorney said. Convicted sex offender Scott Eby was arrested in May after DNA ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-10T02:28:45Z)

Vodafone profit jumps on sale of Softbank stake

British telecoms company Vodafone reported Tuesday that net profit for the first half of the year jumped 56 percent to 7.50 billion pounds ($12.12 billion), thanks to higher revenue and the sale of a business. The company lifted its outlook. Vodafone said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T12:24:05Z)

Star Scientific Files Third Quarter Financial Report; Updates CigRx Test Market, Roskamp ...

GLEN ALLEN, Va. , Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CIGX - News ) filed the company's third-quarter financial report yesterday with the Securities & Exchange Commission.  The company reported $695 thousand in net sales ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-10T14:31:45Z)

Deal Profile: Chevron to Buy Atlas Energy

Chevron yesterday became the latest oil giant to bet big on U.S. natural gas exploration , disclosing plans to acquire Atlas Energy for $3.2 billion. The deal is a departure for Chevron, which until now has sat back while competitors made multi-billion ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-10T16:04:48Z)

With Plea Deal, Sex Offender Admits to Killing Riley Fox

A convicted sex offender arrested in May after DNA evidence linked him to the death of a little girl was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday after negotiating a plea deal with prosecutors. Scott Eby's plea deal, accepted by Will County Judge Richard ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T22:45:40Z)

National Women's Law Center files Title IX complaints against 12 school districts

NEW YORK - The National Women's Law Center filed complaints against 12 school districts Wednesday alleging they failed to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. NWLC officials say they believe statistics from 2006 indicate the districts violated ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T00:11:34Z)

Chevron to buy Atlas Energy

Chevron Corp., signaling that it hungers for nontraditional energy sources, said Tuesday that it has struck a $4.3 billion deal to buy Atlas Energy Inc., giving Chevron access to a Pennsylvania region that is rich in natural gas. San Ramon-based Chevron ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-10T04:59:05Z)

Amazon sells book offering advice to pedophiles

Amazon.com Inc. is selling a self-published guide that offers advice to pedophiles, and that has generated outrage on the Internet and threats to boycott the retailer. The availability of "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: a Child-lover's Code of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-10T22:59:59Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Resource rebound lifts TSX; RIM gains

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday as strength in the price of oil and gold helped to lift the market's hefty commodity-linked issues. Research In Motion ( RIM.TO ) also gave the market ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-10T22:09:52Z)

LivingSocial launches travel deals

D.C.-based group buying site LivingSocial has launched a travel site called LivingSocial Escapes. The service goes along with the company' recent acquisition of Urban Escapes , a local adventure company. LivingSocial Press Release: LivingSocial (www ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

$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 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

Racing boss stops move to close Laurel Park

Delivering surprising if tenuous hope to Maryland's horse-racing industry, track owner Frank Stronach reversed his organization's move to slash thoroughbred meets and end races at Laurel Park next year, saying he hopes to strike a deal with breeders and ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-09T05:21:45Z)

Vodafone Ups Outlook; Reveals Japanese Sale

Vodafone , the world's largest mobile operator by revenue, raised its full-year outlook and announced the latest stage in its disposal program, a 3.1 billion pound sale of interests in Japanese carrier SoftBank. The British carrier, which recently sold its ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-09T09:10:48Z)

A guide offering advice to pedophiles is available on Amazon, to mounting outrage

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is selling a self-published book defending pedophiles, sparking discussions about the retailer's obligation to vet items before they are sold in its online stores. The book, "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: a Child ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-11T02:06:06Z)

Sara Lee sells its North American Fresh Bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

PORTLAND, Ore. - Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-09T20:23:41Z)

Arundel slots means shutdowns are likely

A decision by voters in Anne Arundel County to allow a slot machines near Arundel Mills Mall will likely lead to the end of live horses at a race track near Laurel, an active horse stable in Bowie and a major cutback on racing at Pimlico in Baltimore in ... (Source: Maryland Community Newspapers Online 2010-11-11T01:15:59Z)

Chicago among 12 school districts named in Title IX complaints

NEW YORK -- The National Women's Law Center filed complaints against 12 school districts, including Chicago, Wednesday alleging they failed to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. NWLC officials say they believe statistics from 2006 indicate the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-11T01:51:47Z)

Legal group hits 12 school districts with TItle IX complaints

The National Women's Law Center filed administrative complaints with the Department of Education Wednesday alleging that high schools in a dozen selected school districts across the country do not offer equal opportunity to female athletes. The school ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-11-11T01:01:40Z)

Sara Lee slims down with $959M baking sale to Grupo Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara Lee's last ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-11-10T00:12:45Z)

Windows 7 student and faculty discounts extended to 11 additional countries

The Windows 7 Professional upgrade offer that was previously given to students and staff at educational institutions in the U.S., Canada, UK, and other countries has been extended to educational institutions in Spain , Italy , Ireland , Portugal , Sweden ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-06T03:02:08Z)

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