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Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 9:40 am

UK, France to pool defense assets, share costs

Europe's two nuclear-armed powers will strike a deal Tuesday for unprecedented cooperation on defense — sharing warhead testing facilities and aircraft carriers to preserve their military might in an era of austerity. British Prime Minister David Cameron ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-02T13:36:48Z)

Hotel charged for loud Brand-Perry wedding

Managers at the luxury resort where comedian Russell Brand and singer Katy Perry were recently married are reportedly being charged with violating noise laws during the couple's wedding near an Indian tiger reserve. Sawaimadhopur district official Ravi ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-30T22:51:33Z)

Levetown & Jenkins, LLP Announces An Investigation Of CNA Financial Corporation's Offer To ...

Levetown & Jenkins, LLP is conducting an investigation into alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by CNA Surety Corporation (NYSE: SUR) and its Board of Directors in conjunction with the proposed buyout by CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA). CNA Surety ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-01T16:44:06Z)

Russell Brand and Katy Perry wedding hotel charged for breaking noise laws

Managers at the luxury Indian resort where Russell Brand and Katy Perry married are being charged with violating noise laws during last week's wedding, officials said today. Sawaimadhopur district official Ravi Kumar Surpur said the celebrity couple will ... (Source: Evening Standard 2010-11-01T09:56:05Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of CNA Surety

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of CNA Surety Corporation ("CNA Surety" or the "Company") (NYSE:SUR) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by CNA ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-02T00:29:24Z)

New York Times outlook raised on offering

The New York Times Co. announced Monday that it intends to offer $200 million in senior notes due 2016, a move that prompted two ratings agencies to improve their outlooks on the media company. The New York Times confirmed that the offering will be private ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-01T19:50:13Z)

Deal snapshot: US COMMSCOPE ANNOUNCES USD3.9BN DEAL TO BE TAKEN OVER BY CARLYLE

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Canada gets a crack at secret Swiss accounts

KEHRSATZ, Switzerland - The Canadian government will finally be able to peek into those impenetrable Swiss bank accounts after sealing a new agreement to exchange information. But the deal, signed Friday by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Swiss President ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-10-23T11:32:40Z)

Deal sought to end Gitmo war crimes trial

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba—Attorneys for a Canadian held by U.S. authorities since he was 15 said Sunday that a last-minute plea deal could still halt the first war crimes trial under President Barack Obama. Lawyers for Omar Khadr said a military ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-24T22:01:24Z)

Canadian admits terror charges, avoids Gitmo trial

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Canadian captive Omar Khadr pleaded guilty on Monday to all five terrorism charges against him in the U.S. war crimes tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of a deal that would limit his sentence. Khadr ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T13:24:49Z)

Tech squeezes out biotech in Mission Bay

Salesforce's decision to build a 2 million square foot headquarters in Mission Bay will eat up two-thirds of the remaining land the city had set aside for life sciences campus. The Salesforce commitment leaves 968,000 square feet of entitled land still ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-02T14:12:36Z)

Report: JaMarcus Russell to Work Out for Redskins Tuesday

Mike Shanahan replaced Donovan McNabb with the incomparable Rex Grossman with the game on the line against Detroit on Sunday. Now, he may be looking to bring in JaMarcus Russell to breathe down McNabb's neck as well. Russell, who has been out of football ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-11-02T15:52:49Z)

Salesforce.com buys land for Mission Bay campus

Salesforce.com, one of San Francisco's largest and fastest-growing technology companies, announced plans on Monday to build an enormous new corporate headquarters at Mission Bay. The online sales software company, founded in 1999 by Marc Benioff, said it ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-02T14:12:36Z)

Airline Debt Takes Off as Passenger Traffic, Profits Rise

Yields on bonds from junk-rated companies in emerging markets are approaching the lowest relative to investment grade since June 2008 as less creditworthy borrowers benefit most from cash pouring into developing countries. The difference in yield between ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-01T23:53:36Z)

Salesforce.com Strikes $278M Land Deal to Move HQ to San Francisco's Mission Bay

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff made headlines earlier this year with a $100 million donation to help build the UCSF Children's Hospital at Mission Bay. Now, he's investing even more in the neighborhood, through a real estate deal that will bring a lot ... (Source: Xconomy 2010-11-02T00:07:55Z)

Canadian at Gitmo faces trial or possible plea

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba— A Canadian who has been in U.S. custody since he was a teenager could see an end to eight years of legal limbo on Monday as his war crimes trial resumes amid talk of a possible last-minute plea deal to spare him a life ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T08:52:48Z)

UK, France To Share Defense, Security Duties

(LONDON) — Europe's two nuclear-armed powers will strike a deal Tuesday to share warhead testing facilities as the leaders of Britain and France finalize plans for unprecedented cooperation on defense and security. British Prime Minister David Cameron ... (Source: Time 2010-11-02T14:41:14Z)

Shanahan now says he benched McNabb because Redskins' QB wasn't in shape to run 2-min ...

ASHBURN, Va. - Mike Shanahan changed his story in a hurry. The new explanation: Donovan McNabb was benched more because of his body, not his brain. Less than 24 hours after declaring he yanked McNabb because of a "gut feel" relating to the quarterback's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T11:20:48Z)

Saskatchewan says approval would be betrayal

The Saskatchewan government said Monday that if the federal government approves BHP Billiton's foreign takeover of Potash Corp. they will consider it a "profound betrayal of our province and its people." Kathy Young, a spokeswoman for Saskatchewan Premier ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-02T04:25:37Z)

Restaurant forced to cancel voting discount

ST. PAUL - It seemed harmless enough. A St. Paul restaurant planned to offer a 25 percent discount for customers wearing an "I Voted'' sticker on Election Day. Highland Grill operator Stephanie Shimp said they wanted to celebrate patriotism and democracy ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-11-02T03:28:21Z)

State puts the Kibosh on restaurant's 'I voted' discount

ST. PAUL, Minn.-- So much for the promotion of democracy. The Minnesota Secretary of State's office has shot down a promotion dreamed up by operators of a St. Paul restaurant that planned to offer a 25 percent discount for customers wearing an "I Voted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-01T20:18:51Z)

CNA Surety Corporation investors likely challenge buyout with lawsuit

2010-11-02 16:11:20 - Investigation on behalf of current investors of CNA Surety Corporation (NYSE:SUR) over possible breaches of fiduciary duties – SUR stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com After CNA ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-02T15:09:52Z)

Minn. Officials Shut Down Voter-Discount Promotion

Minnesota officials have shut down a promotion in which a restaurant planned to offer 25 percent off to customers wearing an "I voted" sticker Tuesday. Stephanie Shimp co-owns the Blue Plate Restaurant Co., which runs the Highland Grill in St. Paul where ... (Source: WCCO 2010-10-30T20:49:52Z)

France and Britain to Sign Defense Agreements

PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy of France was traveling to Britain on Tuesday to initiate defense agreements promising cooperation including a joint rapid deployment force, shared use of aircraft carriers and joint efforts on nuclear research. The deal ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-02T11:20:48Z)

UPDATE 2-Carlyle to buy CommScope in $3.9 bln deal

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Communications cable maker CommScope Inc ( CTV.N ) said it agreed to be bought out by The Carlyle Group [CYL.UL] in a $3.9 billion deal. Carlyle will acquire all of CommScope's outstanding common shares for $31.50 each in cash, a premium ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

Carlyle bets on CommScope in $2.9 bln deal

By Megan Davies and Jennifer Robin Raj NEW YORK/BANGALORE (Reuters) - Private equity firm Caryle Group clinched a $2.9 billion deal to buy communications cable maker CommScope Inc <CTV.N>, and analysts see little likelihood of rival bids emerging. Carlyle ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

Hotel is hit after 'noisy' Brand and Perry wedding

Managers at a luxury Indian resort hotel are paying the price for hosting a celebrity wedding last weekend. The location chosen by comedian Russell Brand and singer Katy Perry, below, to exchange their wedding vows has been subject to an investigation by ... (Source: Scotsman 2010-11-01T02:17:57Z)

Moody's lifts outlook on New York Times debt offer

The New York Times Co. is raising $225 million in capital through the sale of senior debt, part of a refinancing strategy that could help it pay back a high-interest loan from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. The move drew a positive reaction from two ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-01T22:06:14Z)

Former Riaders QB Russell works out for Redskins

Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2007 whom the Oakland Raiders released in May, worked out for the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, according to The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Va. Russell had a 7-18 record during his ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-02T15:52:49Z)

Saskatchewan eyes legal options in case Ottawa approves BHP's bid for PotashCorp

REGINA - Political pressure for Ottawa to block BHP Billiton's takeover of PotashCorp mounted Monday as Conservative MPs from Saskatchewan faced criticism and the province's premier warned of legal action if the deal is approved. Federal NDP Leader Jack ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-11-02T03:14:02Z)

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