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Deals of the Hour / November 18, 2010, 9:42 pm

Ryanair passengers stage sit-in

LIEGE, Belgium — Some 90 irate passengers staged a nearly five-hour sit-in on a Ryanair plane in Belgium early Wednesday, refusing to disembark after their flight was diverted because of fog. Authorities said some spat at airport staff. The passengers ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-11-18T09:57:24Z)

BJ's Wholesale Club Announces Third Quarter Results

NATICK, Mass., Nov 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. ( BJ ) today reported net income of $23.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010. For the third quarter of 2009, the Company reported net income of $17.4 ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-17T12:07:26Z)

BJ Wholesale Taps Adviser For Potential Sale (BJ)

Nov 10, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- BJ's Wholesale ( BJ ) is nearing a deal to bring in an adviser in order to explore strategic alternatives, which includes a potential sale to a private equity firm, reports indicate. The deal could net as ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-10T15:57:39Z)

Hertz Rent2Buy Used Cars for Sale Teams With Bank of America to Offer Customers an ...

PARK RIDGE, NJ, Nov 17, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hertz Rent2Buy, The Hertz Corporation's (NYSE:HTZ) online car sales program has partnered with Bank of America to provide Hertz Rent2Buy customers the option of financing vehicle purchases. "We are ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-17T15:35:01Z)

Western Coal Surges on Walter's C$3.3 Billion Offer

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Western Coal Corp., a Canadian mining producer, surged as much as 51 percent after Walter Energy Corp. offered to buy the company for C$3.3 billion ($3.2 billion) to increase access to the commodity. Western Coal rose C$3.27, or 44 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-18T19:51:32Z)

Marriot to open Fairfield sites in Brazil

BETHESDA, Md. -- Marriott International Inc. says it is working with PDG Realty to develop 50 Fairfield by Marriott hotels throughout Brazil. The hotels will be designed for energy efficiency, the two companies said Wednesday. They have agreed to make ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-18T14:07:56Z)

Genzyme unit nets $265M

B iotechnology giant Genzyme Corp. said yesterday it will sell its diagnostic products business to Japan's Sekisui Chemical for $265 million, one of three units it designated for sale in a bid to shore up investor confidence. The Genzyme business unit ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-19T05:02:43Z)

Passengers On European Discount Airline Stage Hours-Long Sit-In

We've all had bad flights, but a Ryanair flight today turned truly ugly. The flight from Morocco to Beauvais (near Paris) was diverted to Liege, Belgium because of fog. As the BBC reports, angry passengers staged a sit-in : Roughly 100 passengers on board ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-17T17:29:33Z)

10 Shots Of Espresso In One Drink Equals "Coffee Porn In A Cup"

A New York coffee shop is offering a 20-ounce beverage with 10 shots of espresso billed as "coffee porn in a cup." Tony Fisher, owner of The Pulp & The Bean, said the Dieci, named after the Italian word for 10, went on sale Tuesday after he realized the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-18T17:57:00Z)

10 Shots in a Cup

The Crown Heights coffee shop The Pulp & The Bean is serving a drink, known as "Dieci" (Italian for "10"), that contains 10 shots of expresso in one cup, according to Reuters News Service. Shop owner Tony Fisher, 37, says, "This is for the person ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-11-18T19:58:42Z)

Summary Box: Walter Energy bid for Western Coal

THE PLAYERS: Walter Energy is a major U.S. coal producer and exporter based in Tampa, Fla. Western Coal Corp. is a Canadian coal company. THE OFFER: Walter Energy wants to acquire Western in a deal valued at $3.2 billion in cash. The offer includes ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T22:07:33Z)

UPDATE 1-Ariba to buy privately held rival for up to $150 mln

Nov 18 (Reuters) - Supply-management software maker Ariba Inc ( ARBA.O ) said it would buy privately held Dutch rival Quadrem in a cash and stock deal worth up to $150 million, to add customers like Alcoa ( AA.N ) and Nestle ( NESN.VX ) to its portfolio ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-18T15:41:00Z)

Hertz and NRG Energy Inc. Sign Agreement to Begin Build-Out of Texas Electric Vehicle ...

PARK RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - 11/18/10) - The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ - News ) has partnered with NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG - News ) to support development of a charging infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) in Texas. As part of the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-18T13:53:37Z)

Marriott in Brazilian green hotel agreement

Marriott International is to partner PDG Realty in the development of 50 Fairfield by Marriott hotels throughout Brazil. The companies plan to build 50 such properties in the South American state - at sites yet to be announced - with each being built with ... (Source: Leisure Opportunities 2010-11-18T16:23:57Z)

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities, Fin

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Overview of Acquisition. On November 18, 2010, Ariba, Inc. ("Ariba"), Quadrem International Holdings, Ltd ("Quadrem") and Charlotte, Ltd., as stockholders' representative, entered into a Stock Purchase ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-18T12:34:53Z)

Better Business Bureau makes changes: The Real Deal

East Syracuse (WSYR-TV/AP) - After allegations it accepted money in exchange for giving businesses a better grade, the Better Business Bureau is making some changes to how it rates companies and charities nationwide. Connecticut Attorney General Richard ... (Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR 2010-11-18T22:00:23Z)

Holiday Shoppers Discover Best Deals With New All-in-One Comparison Shopping, Cash-Back ...

Black Friday is just around the corner and holiday deals are already starting to pop up. All year long, but particularly during the holiday shopping season, consumers are bombarded with offers, deals, coupons and rebates, and keeping the best options ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-18T10:40:21Z)

Better Business Bureau changes ratings system

The Better Business Bureau says it's abandoning a rating system that awarded rating points simply because a business was accredited. The Arlington, Va., group was criticized by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for the system that he called ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T20:27:20Z)

10-Shot Espresso Cup Drink Dubbed 'Porn In A Cup'

A Brooklyn coffee shop began offering a new espresso drink Tuesday which contains 10 shots of espresso in a single 20 oz. cup. This new drink, dubbed 'Porn in a Cup' is not for everyone, that's for sure. Tony Fisher, 37, owns The Pulp & The Bean in ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-18T20:55:58Z)

Connect by Hertz Enrolls at 16 Universities This Fall

PARK RIDGE, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 11/18/10 -- A year and a half ago, Connect by Hertz, The Hertz's Corporation's (NYSE: HTZ) global car sharing club, cruised onto college campuses and it's been expanding every since. Now in its "sophomore" year, Connect is ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-18T20:48:48Z)

Genzyme plans sale of diagnostic products business to Sekisui Chemical for $265 million

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Biotechnology company Genzyme says it will sell its diagnostic products business to Sekisui Chemical Co. for $265 million. The companies expect to close the deal by the end of the year. Genzyme's business provides raw materials ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T13:24:59Z)

Walter Energy offers to acquire Canadian company Western Coal in deal valued at $3.2 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Walter Energy, a major U.S. coal producer and exporter, says it is seeking to acquire Western Coal Corp. in a deal valued at $3.2 billion in cash. Walter, based in Tampa , Fla., said Thursday it is proposing to acquire outstanding shares ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T14:00:47Z)

Ryanair Passengers Stage Sit-In; Crew, Pilots Leave Them on Plane

Liege, Belgium (AHN) - Nearly 100 angry passengers staged a sit-in on their Ryanair flight on Wednesday after it was diverted to Belgium. The irate passengers demanded that they be taken home. Most of the passengers on board the discount airliner were ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-17T21:18:37Z)

Jets offer to fly eight-year-old to game after being injured by Browns fan

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The New York Jets have offered to host an eight-year-old fan and his family for a home game after he was allegedly tackled by a drunken Browns fan following Sunday's game in Cleveland. Matt Higgins, the Jets' executive vice-president ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-11-18T19:51:32Z)

Genzyme to sell diagnostic unit to Japan's Sekisui

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. biotechnology company Genzyme Corp( GENZ.O ) will sell its diagnostics business to Japan's Sekisui Chemical( 4204.T ) for $265 million, one of three units it designated for sale in a bid to shore up investor confidence. The deal ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-18T17:28:22Z)

Brazil's PDG Gains on Quarterly Profit, Marriott Deal

PDG Realty SA Empreendimentos & Participacoes , Brazil's third-biggest homebuilder, gained in Sao Paulo after reporting higher-than-forecast profit and agreeing to build hotels with Marriott International Inc. PDG rose 1.7 percent to 10.53 reais at the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-17T18:55:27Z)

BJ's near hiring adviser for possible sale: report

CHICAGO (Reuters) – BJ's Wholesale Club Inc (BJ.N) is close to hiring an adviser to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale to a private equity firm, the New York Post said on Wednesday, citing a source close to the retailer. BJ's ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-11T06:52:26Z)

New York Jets offer to host boy who allegedly was tackled by Browns fan

The New York Jets have offered to host an 8-year-old fan and his family for a home game after he allegedly was tackled by a drunken Browns fan following Sunday's game in Cleveland. Matt Higgins , the Jets' executive vice president for business operations ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T02:10:56Z)

Jets want to host boy tackled by fan; Browns offer help

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have offered to host an 8-year-old fan and his family for a home game after he was allegedly tackled by a drunken Browns fan following Sunday's game in Cleveland. Matt Higgins, the Jets' executive vice president for ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-18T21:24:36Z)

BBB changes ratings system

The Better Business Bureau says it's abandoning a rating system that awarded rating points simply because a business was accredited. The Arlington, Va., group was criticized by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for the system that he called ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-19T04:26:56Z)

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