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Deals of the Hour / November 3, 2010, 9:40 pm

US videogame maker EA in deal with Facebook

Electronic Arts said Tuesday that it has reached a five-year agreement with Facebook that calls for the social network's virtual currency to be the exclusive payment method for EA games. More than 200 million people play games on Facebook every month and ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-02T19:20:24Z)

Accor ousts CEO to speed up disposals, franchises

PARIS, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Accor ousted Chief Executive Gilles Pelisson and put McDonald's Europe head Denis Hennequin at the helm, a move seen accelerating asset sales and franchising while boosting returns for key investors. Pelisson oversaw the separation ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-03T12:16:53Z)

McDonald's Europe president Denis Hennequin to resign to take on CEO slot at Accor Hotels

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — The head of McDonald's Europe, Denis Hennequin, will resign at the end of the month to become CEO of Accor Hotel Group, the restaurant chain said Wednesday. Hennequin's resignation is effective Nov. 30. The 52-year-old will become ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T14:25:44Z)

Zain Shareholders Sign Formal Deal for Sale to Etisalat

­The main shareholders in Kuwait based Zain have signed the preliminary agreement to sell their 46% holdings in the company to the UAE's Etisalat for around US$12 billion. The transaction has been undergoing due diligence since the proposal was originally ... (Source: Cellular-News 2010-11-03T11:26:46Z)

Georgia: Governor's race headed for a runoff?

Democrat Roy Barnes, who served as governor from 1999 to 2003, is trailing former House member Nathan Deal (R) in most polls in the gubernatorial contest. But Libertarian candidate John Monds is getting 2 to 4 points in most polls, too, which could deny ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-01T12:33:34Z)

Facebook, EA Sign Five-Year Credits Deal

Electronic Arts (EA) and Facebook have signed a five-year agreement that makes Facebook Credits the exclusive payment method for EA games on the social-networking site. "Since gaming has emerged as the most popular category of applications on Facebook, the ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-03T15:37:19Z)

Polls: Two Ga. dems could be in trouble

ATLANTA -- A pair of conservative-leaning Congressional Democrats from Georgia could be in trouble when voters head to the polls next week, new polling suggests. U.S Reps. Sanford Bishop and Jim Marshall both lag behind Republican challengers, polls ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

EA Signed a Five-Year Deal to Use Facebook Credits

Tuesday, gaming giant Electronic Arts(EA) announced their deal with Facebook to use and accept only Facebook Credits as their exclusive method of payment. The terms stated that 70% of revenue from Facebook Credits will go directly to EA while Facebook gets ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-02T20:03:21Z)

UPDATE 2-UAE's Etisalat sets timetable for Zain deal

DUBAI/KUWAIT, Nov 3 (Reuters) - UAE telecoms group Etisalat ETEL.AD set terms for its plan to buy a stake in Kuwait's Zain ( ZAIN.KW ) on Wednesday, making any deal dependent on the sale of Zain's Saudi assets as it began scrutiny of the company's books ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-03T12:59:50Z)

White House seeks South Korea trade deal before Seoul meet

Negotiators will put "maximum effort" toward resolving objections in the Congress to a U.S.-South Korean free-trade agreement by the time President Barack Obama goes to Seoul on November 10, an administration official said on Monday. The United States and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-01T17:55:41Z)

New Orleans Hornets (3-0) at Houston Rockets (0-3), 8:30 p.m.

Southwest Division rivals heading in opposite directions meet in south Texas Wednesday when the stumbling Houston Rockets play host to the undefeated New Orleans Hornets. The Rockets fell to 0-3 on the young campaign on Saturday when Al Harrington notched ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-03T15:01:31Z)

South Korean president optimistic about final deal on free trade with US

SEOUL , South Korea (AP) — President Lee Myung-bak expressed confidence Wednesday that South Korea and the United States can finalize a long-stalled free trade deal though offered no clues about narrowing key differences on beef and autos ahead of a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T05:50:20Z)

Deal counting on the undecided; 7 percent of votes still a mystery

The same poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. shows Republican U.S. Sen Johnny Isakson well ahead of Democratic Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond in his re-election bid while Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has a wide lead over Democratic challenger Carol ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-31T06:15:22Z)

Southwest Georgia voters head to the polls

James Kennedy joined FOX 31 in June 2010. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. It's also the mantra for politicians on Election Day, and the candidates for Georgia's 2 nd congressional district are ... (Source: mysouthwestga.com 2010-11-02T21:50:44Z)

EA To Offer Its 'Best Games' On Facebook

Electronic Arts has signed a five-year deal with Facebook, revealing it plans to offer 'the best games' for the social networking site's 500 million users. EA, who snapped up social studio Playfish last year for around $300 million, currently has ... (Source: IncGamers.com 2010-11-03T11:05:18Z)

EA, Facebook in virtual currency deal

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said yesterday it signed a five-year deal to make Facebook's virtual currency, Facebook Credits, the sole way to pay for virtual items in its games on the social media website. EA said ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T10:00:52Z)

Hawks agree on five-year, $60 million contract extension with C Al Horford

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks agreed Monday to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with All-Star center Al Horford. The team reached the deal with Horford just ahead of a deadline that would have opened the door for one of their stalwart players to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T11:35:07Z)

Corrected: South Korea's Lee says trade deal key

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said on Wednesday the United States will be sending an important message on its commitment to free trade if it finally advances a pact it signed with Seoul on opening their markets. The two sides are ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T03:25:59Z)

EA enters five-year deal with Facebook

Electronic Arts (EA) said Tuesday that it has entered a five-year partnership with Facebook that secures the exclusive use of payments system Facebook Credits in games developed by EA or its subsidiary Playfish . As with social gaming company Zynga and ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-11-03T07:44:52Z)

Atlanta Hawks to deal Josh Smith before the trade

According to ESPN 's Chad Ford, "Several GMs believe the Hawks won't be able to keep Johnson ($18.5 million in 2011-12), Josh Smith ($12.5 million in 2011-12), Marvin Williams ($8 million in 2011-12) and Horford ($12 million in 2011-12) together past ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-01T23:46:27Z)

Georgia Election results 2010: Roy Barnes looks to get reelection win against strong GOP ...

Georgia features several interesting races this election, none more so than the reelection campaign of its embattled Democratic Governor Roy Barnes, who is fighting off a strong challenge from Nathan Deal. As PostPolitics explains : Democrat Roy Barnes ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-02T23:23:47Z)

Pfizer 3Q report to focus on Wyeth integration, recent deals, promising experimental drugs

NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer Inc., the world's biggest drug maker by revenue, should focus on some recent deals, new research data and its integration of Wyeth, which it bought a year ago, when it reports its third-quarter results before the stock market opens ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-29T20:36:44Z)

Earnings Preview: Pfizer to tout new drugs, deals

Pfizer Inc., the world's biggest drug maker by revenue, should focus on some recent deals, new research data and its integration of Wyeth, which it bought a year ago, when it reports its third-quarter results before the stock market opens Tuesday. WHAT TO ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T23:14:13Z)

Accor announces shakeup over 'strategic divergences'

French hotel group Accor disclosed on Wednesday that "strategic divergences" had emerged between the board of directors and the chief executive, prompting his replacement by the head of McDonald's Europe. Accor said in a statement that the board and chief ... (Source: Expatica 2010-11-03T13:42:47Z)

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Pfizer Inc., MasterCard Inc., Capital One, Delta Air Lines and Visa

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE : ) reported third quarter earnings of 54 cents per share, 3 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and 6% above the year-ago earnings of 51 cents. Performance was boosted by the Wyeth acquisition, which was partially offset by ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-03T14:18:34Z)

Chris Paul helps give Monty Williams first win as head coach

NEW ORLEANS -- Chris Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. David West led all scorers with 22 points, while new ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-27T23:59:32Z)

Detroit Pistons (0-4) at Atlanta Hawks (4-0), 7 p.m.

Two teams headed in opposite directions early in the NBA season meet in Dixie Wednesday as the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks play host to the winless Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena. The Hawks stayed perfect on Tuesday in Cleveland when Marvin Williams scored a ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

Gubernatorial rivals' last debate before election

The debates between three men vying to replace Gov. Sonny Perdue ended Sunday night with front-runner Republican Nathan Deal taking fire from his opponents. Democrat Roy Barnes portrayed Deal as hostile to legislation backed by women's groups -- taking ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-01T11:07:40Z)

Etisalat signs deal to buy 46% of Zain

CAIRO: A conglomerate with the largest private stake in Kuwait's Zain signed a preliminary agreement to sell a 46 percent stake in the telecommunication firm to its United Arab Emirates-based competitor Etisalat, the companies said Wednesday, nudging ... (Source: Arab News 2010-11-03T23:08:17Z)

Recap: Houston vs. New Orleans

Chris Paul finished with 25 points and eight assists and Marco Belinelli added 18 points as the New Orleans Hornets remained undefeated, topping the Houston Rockets, 107-99, at Toyota Center. Emeka Okafor and David West added 15 and 13 points, respectively ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-04T03:18:49Z)

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