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Deals of the Hour / November 3, 2010, 4:41 pm

Kye Allums: 'Got too tough to not be me'

WASHINGTON -- A transgender member of the George Washington women's basketball team says he thought about starting drug treatments now and playing on a men's team. Junior Kye Allums says instead he decided to put off beginning testosterone treatments or ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-03T21:20:55Z)

WRAPUP 6-Canada blocks $39 billion BHP-Potash deal

OTTAWA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The Canadian government blocked BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) blockbuster $39 billion bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) on Wednesday, but gave the Anglo-Australian miner 30 days to come up with additional proposals. In a mostly ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T22:18:11Z)

GW transgender player deals with wave of publicity

WASHINGTON -- Kye Allums can't have the surgery, can't start taking testosterone - not as long as he wants to keep playing basketball for the George Washington women's basketball team. But he can change his name. He can ask people to stop calling him a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T23:15:26Z)

Stalemate in Congress might not be bad for economy

WASHINGTON — Fresh off sweeping gains in Tuesday's elections, Republicans vowed to shrink government and repeal President Barack Obama's health care law . Yet despite their capture of the House and near-takeover of the Senate , there's little chance they ... (Source: Opelika Auburn News 2010-11-03T21:13:45Z)

Canada Rejects BHP's Potash Bid

TORONTO -- The Canadian government has blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $38.6 billion hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, appeasing growing provincial opposition to the world's largest takeover deal, but potentially hurting Potash Corp.'s shareholders ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-03T22:11:01Z)

NYC jury begins deliberating over EMI deal dispute

A jury in New York has begun deliberating whether Citigroup tricked a British private equity firm into buying music company EMI in 2007 at an inflated price. The federal jury in Manhattan considered the civil case brought by Terra Firma Capital partners ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T22:32:29Z)

M&T Bank to buy Wilmington Trust in $351M deal

M&T Bank Corp. Monday morning said it will acquire the biggest bank in the state of Delaware, Wilmington Trust Corp. The value of the transaction is placed at $351 million, with Wilmington Trust shareholders to receive 0.051372 shares of M&T common stock ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-01T14:28:06Z)

Canada blocks Potash Corp takeover

Canada's government on Wednesday blocked BHP Billiton's foreign takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan. Industry Minister Tony Clement said that at this time he's not satisfied the proposed transaction is likely to be a net benefit to Canada ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T23:22:36Z)

Verbatim: Brad Childress on Moss decision

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress faced questions for 13 minutes Wednesday about his decision to waive receiver Randy Moss, offering few details but acknowledging the original plan to acquire him was "a poor decision." Childress ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-03T21:42:23Z)

UK, France ditch rivalry, sign defense deal

What would Napoleon or Lord Nelson make of this? Britain and France struck a historic defense deal Tuesday aimed at preserving military muscle in an age of austerity, pledging to deploy troops under a single command, share aircraft carriers and collaborate ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-02T22:19:22Z)

Observers: Benacquisto's state Senate victory over Rader stemmed from anger at D.C., not rape ...

In a state Senate race that featured weeks of accusations from both sides, ethics complaints, lawsuits and finally a startling revelation by Republican candidate Lizbeth Benacquisto, political experts and voters say the results probably had more to do with ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-11-03T17:17:32Z)

Anti-cholesterol drugs could help stave off seizures: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research

Statins, the family of drugs used to lower cholesterol, might also reduce the risk of epileptic seizures in people with cardiovascular disease, according to a new statistical study by a drug safety expert at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver ... (Source: EurekAlert 2010-10-25T20:20:00Z)

David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy hail Anglo-French defence deal

David Cameron said yesterday that a new chapter has been opened in Britain's relationship with France after the signing of a wide-ranging defence agreement. Questions remained, however, about just how faithful the new partners will be to each other. A key ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-11-03T04:38:45Z)

NY Jury To Decide--Lies Or Bad Deal Over EMI Sale

Did a Citigroup Inc banker lie to British buyout house chief Guy Hands to trick him into buying struggling music company EMI in 2007, or did Hands' "magic sauce" fail him and is he seeking to avoid responsibility? Those were the opposing closing arguments ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-03T18:29:07Z)

Three candidates offer opposing visions in 3rd District race

Kirk Brown Anderson Independent Mail Posted October 25, 2010 at 4:29 p.m. ANDERSON — Republican Jeff Duncan is counting on recent history, a hefty amount of campaign money, a raft of endorsements and his party's national momentum to win the 3rd ... (Source: Anderson Independent-Mail 2010-10-25T20:34:19Z)

Cameron's new entente cordiale hailed in 'radical defence' deal

David Cameron hailed a "new chapter" in Anglo-French relations after signing ground-breaking treaties which will see the two countries pool troops, aircraft carriers and nuclear testing. At the UK-France summit in London yesterday, the Prime Minister ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-11-03T12:31:12Z)

Vikings coach Brad Childress fumbles Randy Moss deal

RC : There are probably 25 teams out there who would take talented Moss in a heartbeat. But some of them will do it with a blindfold and a nose plug to keep from seeing and smelling evil. Moss can win you games, but he can also break your heart. Moss maybe ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T23:16:38Z)

Deal-or-punt decision on Bush tax cuts is Obama's

WASHINGTON — Will Congress extend the Bush tax cuts into 2011 in the weeks after Tuesday's election or let the automatic increase start cutting into most people's paychecks early next year? It's really pretty much up to President Barack Obama ... (Source: Opelika Auburn News 2010-10-31T21:31:37Z)

Transgender player on George Washington women's hoops team: 'It got too tough to not be me'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kye Allums can't have the surgery, can't start taking testosterone — not as long as he wants to keep playing basketball for the George Washington women's basketball team. But he can change his name. He can ask people to stop calling ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T23:01:07Z)

NY jury deliberations begin in EMI deal dispute

(AP) — A jury in New York has begun deliberating whether Citigroup tricked a British private equity firm into buying music company EMI in 2007 at an inflated price. The federal jury in Manhattan considered the civil case brought by Terra Firma Capital ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-03T21:56:42Z)

The Briscoe Law Firm Investigates Wilmington Trust Corporation for Shareholders Concerning the Acquisition ...

DALLAS - (Business Wire) The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, founded by a former state prosecutor and enforcement attorney for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and the law firm of Powers Taylor, LLP are investigating potential legal claims ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-01T19:14:26Z)

Steroids May Only Offer Short-Term Help for Tennis Elbow

THURSDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Although a steroid shot can relieve the pain of tennis elbow in the short run, long-term use is less effective and might even be harmful, Australian researchers say. "There is a high risk of poor long-term outcomes and ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-21T23:16:33Z)

Many Coaches Unprepared for Student-Athletes' Asthma

TUESDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Only one in three children's athletic coaches reports being adequately trained to deal with asthma symptoms in kids, a new study found. What's more, just one in two coaches knew more than one asthma symptom, according to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-02T23:02:19Z)

Jeff Duncan Wins 3rd District U.S. House Seat

Laurens, SC (AP) -- Republican Jeff Duncan is moving from the South Carolina Statehouse to the U.S. House. Duncan beat Democrat Jane Dyer on Tuesday for the 3rd District seat left open when U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett unsuccessfully ran for the GOP's ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-11-03T00:06:44Z)

Roundup of S.C. candidates for U.S. House, Senate

Editor's note: The South Carolina candidates for the U.S. House seats from Districts 2 and 3 and the U.S. Senate are featured in today's issue. The eastern side of Aiken County is in District 2, while the western portion is in District 3. 3rd Congressional ... (Source: Aiken Standard 2010-10-27T14:12:33Z)

Padres Exercise Gonzalez's Option For 2011

The Padres have exercised their option on All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez for the 2011 season. Next season is the final year of Gonzalez's current deal. Gonzalez, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, hit .298 with 31 homers and 101 RBIs. (Source: RealGM.com 2010-11-02T21:57:53Z)

Padres report: Notes, quotes

--1B Adrian Gonzalez 's contract option for next season was picked up by the Padres . It's the final year in his four-year, $9.5 million deal, considered a bargain given his production. Earlier, Gonzalez had surgery Oct. 19 to "clean up" the labrum in his ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-03T03:41:29Z)

M&T Bank And Wilmington Trust Merge In $351 Million Stock-For-Stock Deal (MTB,WL)

11/1/2010-M&T Bank ( NYSE:MTB ) and Wilmington Trust ( NYSE:WL ) issued a joint statement saying they entered into a definitive agreement to merge the companies. Wilmington Trust shareholders will receive 0.051372 shares of M&T common stock in exchange for ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-11-01T11:57:47Z)

Vikings Coach Brad Childress Cuts Randy Moss for Being Randy Moss

The Minnesota Vikings needed just four games to see enough of the same old Randy Moss routine. He took some plays off in a 28-18 loss to the New England Patriots, and he again showed the inability to get down the field and make big plays. A day after the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T17:46:10Z)

Brewers decline options on Hoffman, Davis and Zaun

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their $7.5 million mutual option on Trevor Hoffman and will pay the career saves leader a $750,000 buyout. Tuesday's move was expected after the 43-year-old struggled in May and lost his closer's role to ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-02T21:43:34Z)

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