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Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 8:40 am

AMP's Fine French Friend

Patience looks like it's going to pay off for AMP. A year after making its first bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings, the Australian wealth manager is back with a new offer. This time, though, it can bid with more confidence: its major rival bidder for the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-15T09:39:29Z)

Bush to go underground following his book's promotion

Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Former US President George W Bush, who emerged from self-imposed exile last week for the publicity of his memoir, has claimed that he would sneak "underground" following the promotion of his book. "After selling this book, I ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-11-15T10:00:57Z)

Baffinland Mails Circular To Securityholders On ArcelorMittal's Take-Over Offer

(RTTNews) - Saturday, Canada-based Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (BIM.TO: News ) and Luxembourg-based steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT: News ) informed Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's directors ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-13T21:23:22Z)

BHP Abandons Pursuit of Potash Corp.

BHP Billiton on Sunday withdrew its $38.6 billion offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, putting an end to one of the biggest and most-contentious takeover battles in recent years. The Anglo-Australian miner said it couldn't satisfy conditions that Canada ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-15T05:21:47Z)

Anti-atom activist's 'sex-for-nuclear-veto' offer to German Prez

Berlin: A star German television presenter and anti-atom activist has offered to spend the night with President Christian Wulff if he blocks a controversial legislation to extend the life span of Germany's 17 nuclear reactors. 32-year-old Charlotte Roche ... (Source: Zee News 2010-11-15T08:56:32Z)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said today, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-15T15:58:52Z)

AMP, Axa SA Offer at Least A$13.3 Billion in New Axa Asia Bid

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- AMP Ltd., Australia's second-biggest asset manager, and France's Axa SA have offered at least A$13.3 billion ($13.1 billion) in a fresh bid for Axa Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd., one year after their first bid was rejected. AMP's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-15T00:56:56Z)

George W. Bush to speak with Matt Lauer, Oprah Winfrey, Jay Leno, others

N EW YORK — The world will soon be hearing a lot from former President George W. Bush. After relative silence since leaving office in 2009, Bush will be on the air throughout next week and beyond in promotion of his memoir, "Decision Points," which comes ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T12:41:57Z)

Loehmann's files for bankruptcy in New York

Bronx-based seller of discounted designer goods filed after failing to exchange $110 million of senior notes; Loehmann's previously filed for Chapter 11 protection in May 1999. (Bloomberg) -- Loehmann's Holdings Inc., the Bronx-based seller of ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-11-15T15:37:24Z)

Discount retailer Loehmann's files for bankruptcy

U.S. discount retailer Loehmann's is filing for bankruptcy after its Dubai government-linked owner failed to reach a debt-extension deal with creditors. Loehmann's says the Chapter 11 filing Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T13:28:33Z)

Gloves Are Off in Chicago Race

The loyalty of those supporters is up for grabs, boding a political free-for-all Chicago hasn't seen since the 1980s, during the interregnum between Mr. Daley's father, Richard J. Daley, and the son. That period left Chicago so politically fractured and ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-15T01:25:34Z)

LG Vortex Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone headed to Verizon

Today Verizon Wireless announced that it will soon offer the LG Vortex, its latest Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone. The Vortex sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with the Swype virtual QWERTY keyboard pre-installed. It supports 3G Mobile HotSpot ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-11-15T15:23:05Z)

Emmanuel Officially Announces Run For Chicago Mayor

Columbus —   Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has made it official: he's running for mayor of Chicago. Emanuel made the announcement Saturday at a school on the city's North Side. He represented that area in Congress before taking the job ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T00:43:48Z)

Verizon Announces LG Cosmos Touch

Following up, Verizon has also announced the Thursday launch of the LG Cosmos Touch feature phone for $99.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $49.99. The Cosmos Touch features a 2.8 inch WQVGA ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-11-15T15:15:55Z)

Oregon men's basketball: By any metric, Ducks get a win over UC Santa Barbara

Their three-point shooting was streaky, to be polite, their free-throw shooting almost got them beat and they gave up 52 points to the two players they knew they had to stop. So, of course, it added up to a men's basketball win for the Ducks on Sunday ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-11-15T08:35:03Z)

Axa SA, AMP Offer A$13.3 Billion in New Axa Asia Pacific Bid

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Axa SA, France's biggest insurer, and Australian asset manager AMP Ltd. bid at least A$13.3 billion ($13.1 billion) for Axa Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. in Australia's largest financial services takeover in two years. The cash-and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-15T04:24:31Z)

Oregon basketball: Jay-R Strowbridge has broken nose, dislocated thumb

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team, less than two weeks before their season opener, are back down to eight healthy scholarship players. Jay-R Strowbridge, the well-traveled guard who was impressive in the October practices, suffered a broken nose and ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-11-02T00:22:14Z)

BHP Withdraws Potash Buy-Out Offer

Mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. ( BHP ) decided to withdraw its buy-out offer for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. ( POT ) , the world's biggest fertilizer manufacturer, after non-clearance by the Investment Canada Act. Capital which was raised to ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-15T16:20:21Z)

Fake Interview With A Real President

After failing to book George W. Bush for an interview about his new book, we have a chat with his new book. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. CARL ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-14T05:15:49Z)

Scribe's 'sex-for-nuclear-veto' offer to German President

BERLIN, 1 NOV: A star German television presenter and anti-atom activist has offered to spend the night with President Christian Wulff if he blocks a controversial legislation to extend the life span of Germany's 17 nuclear reactors. Thirty two-year-old ... (Source: Statesman 2010-11-15T08:42:13Z)

Ex-White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel makes it official: he's running for Chicago mayor

CHICAGO - Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has made it official: he's running for mayor of Chicago. Emanuel made the announcement Saturday at a school on the city's North Side. He represented that area in Congress before taking the job at the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T18:02:56Z)

Discount Retailer Loehmann's Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Loehmann's Holdings Inc., filed for bankruptcy after failing to exchange $110 million of bonds, Bloomberg News reported. "The decline in economic conditions in several markets in which Loehmann's stores are concentrated, mainly California, the Northeast ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-15T13:14:14Z)

BHP Billiton Resumes Buyback, Scraps $40 Billion Potash Bid

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest mining company, resumed a share buyback after abandoning its hostile $40 billion takeover offer for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. in the face of government opposition. BHP will ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-15T09:32:19Z)

Best Buy joins early holiday sales trend

Best Buy Co. Inc. is joining the string of retailers who are offering holiday deals weeks before Black Friday. Richfield-based Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) on Thursday said it would offer discount prices this Friday and Saturday on brands including BlackBerry, HP ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-11T17:00:53Z)

ArcelorMittal, Baffinland send offer to shareholders

LONDON: ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation on Sunday said they have sent a detailed version of the USD 431 million takeover bid by the world's largest steel producer to Baffinland security holders. Baffinland securityholders were mailed ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-11-14T10:30:47Z)

Wal-Mart to open most stores at midnight on Black Friday, plans $298 laptop, $198 TV deal

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight on Thanksgiving night, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T14:47:17Z)

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Announce Mailing of ArcelorMittal Offer and Take-Over Bid Circular ...

January 2007 (the "2007 Warrants"). Under the Offer, holders of Common Shares will receive C$1.10 in cash per share and holders of 2007 Warrants will receive C$0.10 in cash per warrant. The Offer, which values Baffinland's equity at C$433 million on ... (Source: Euroinvestor 2010-11-14T02:31:10Z)

Author's sex-for-nuclear-veto offer to German president (AFP)

AFP - German writer Charlotte Roche offered in an interview Sunday to spend the night with President Christian Wulff if he votes against government plans to extend the lifetime of Germany s nuclear reactors. » Full Story on Yahoo! News (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-15T06:04:44Z)

Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Offer LG Cosmos(TM) Touch / LG Cosmos(TM) Touch ...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones today announced LG Cosmos(TM) Touch will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Nov. 18. The second generation of the LG Cosmos, LG ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-11-15T16:06:02Z)

Loyola Marymount wins easily over La Sierra

Four Loyola Marymount players scored in double figures Sunday to lead the Lions past La Sierra, 100-62. Drew Viney led Loyola Marymount (1-1) with 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals. Ashley Hamilton scored 12 points for the Lions ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-15T07:52:07Z)

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