Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 11:41 pm

INDIA'S ONGC CLOSE TO VALUATION OF BP'S VIETNAM ASSETS

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will be finishing the valuation process "in a few weeks" and once that is finalised, it will make "an offer in conjunction with PetroVietnam," Oil Secretary S Sundareshan said. " (Source: PennEnergy 2010-09-13T18:18:01Z)

Entertainer Eddie Fisher dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Entertainer Eddie Fisher, whose singing career was overshadowed by scandals of his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82. His daughter, Tricia Leigh ... (Source: KTNV 2010-09-24T05:40:30Z)

Eddie Fisher Dies Aged 82

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Eddie Fisher, a teen idol in the 1950s who sparked an international scandal when he left his wife Debbie Reynolds for Elizabeth Taylor, has died at the age of 82. Fisher died ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-24T05:40:30Z)

Hendricks scores 3 goals, Caps beat Blue Jackets

... Hendricks scored three goals and starter Semyon Varlamov ... Rick Nash and Nikita Filatov scored for Columbus, which opened exhibition play Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory in Atlanta. Steve Mason allowed two ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-09-23T15:28:40Z)

BioMed Realty shares fall after $298 million property deal and 13.5 million stock ...

NEW YORK — Shares of BioMed Realty ... THE SPARK: The San Diego company said late Wednesday it is buying a portfolio of properties that are a part of two life science campuses in South San Francisco. The company ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-23T15:00:02Z)

Best Buy Launches Enhanced Shipping and Store Pickup Capabilities for the Holiday ...

MINNEAPOLIS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) makes holiday shopping even easier this year ... senior vice president and general manager of BestBuy.com. "Shoppers will experience more options for cost ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-23T15:50:09Z)

BioMed raising cash is it wheels and deals on biotech campuses

BioMed Realty is on the ... raise a fresh chunk of cash as it buys two South San Francisco biotech campuses and lays plans to build another life sciences building in Seattle. The San Diego-based REIT (BMR) snapped up ... (Source: FierceBiotech 2010-09-23T12:22:33Z)

Sprint to Offer the Sanyo Vero Flip Phone from Kyocera

Sprint is set to release the Sanyo Vero flip phone from Kyocera. The phone has a rugged look and features a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 2.4" QVGA main display and a 1.3" OLED external screen and Bluetooth. Here is more ... (Source: MobileTechReview 2010-09-23T15:35:50Z)

Disney plans announcement Sept. 23

... reported by the Orlando ... at Epcot's World Showcase that could sit on a significant space between the France and Morocco pavilions • A Monsters Inc. roller coaster, said to be in line by 2014 at Disney's ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-23T16:11:37Z)

Caps Beat Blue Jackets

... Hendricks scored three goals and starter Semyon Varlamov ... Rick Nash and Nikita Filatov scored for Columbus, which opened exhibition play Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory in Atlanta. Steve Mason allowed two ... (Source: WHIO TV 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Lenders post $105M high bid for Philly newspapers

PHILADELPHIA — Philanthropist Raymond Perelman says $85 million cash is his final offer to buy The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News at a bankruptcy ... Lawyers for the current owners are weighing the offers ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Perelman says offer is final for Inquirer, News

Philanthropist Raymond Perelman says $85 million in cash is his final offer for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News at a bankruptcy auction ... Lawyers for the current owners are weighing the offers during a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T16:33:06Z)

Disney Guests To Become Stars At Park

The Orlando Business Journal said Disney may unveil plans for a new country at Epcot -- maybe Spain -- which would be placed between France and Morocco. Other possibilities include a new Disney Vacation Club resort, (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-09-23T16:25:56Z)

Wild sign 3 to entry-level deals

Semyon Varlamov started in ... Steve Mason gave up two goals on 13 shots in the first 30 minutes for Columbus, while Daren Machesney let in the other four goals. Nikita Filatov and Rick Nash had the goals in defeat. (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-23T18:20:28Z)

Southern Wine & Spirits of America Appoints George Fisher to Senior Vice President, National Off ...

MIAMI - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Southern Wine & Spirits of ... to announce the appointment of George Fisher to Senior Vice President ... Brad Vassar, Executive Vice President and General Manager ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-20T13:16:13Z)

Big-Buttoned Easy-Reader Sanyo Vero Verified @ Sprint for $10

The Sanyo Vero by Kyocera ... reading on the 2.4-inch QVGA display. The phone is geared for easy use by seniors. The Sanyo Vero features a "grippable" soft-black finish and an external 1.3-inch OLED glow-thru display ... (Source: Wireless and Mobile News 2010-09-23T22:23:51Z)

Petrobras set to price biggest share offer

... government role in Petroleo Brasileiro SA ... From Petrobras' perspective, the share offering was successful in so far as there has been a good amount of appetite from private investors," said Christopher Garman, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T03:53:08Z)

Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras set to price world's largest share offering

... government role in Petroleo Brasileiro SA ... From Petrobras' perspective, the share offering was successful in so far as there has been a good amount of appetite from private investors," said Christopher Garman, (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-24T00:18:23Z)

ONGC hits land discoveries in east, west India

HOUSTON, Sept. 23 -- India's Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. has reported oil and gas discoveries onshore in the Krishna-Godavari and Cambay basins. The company drilled the Vygreswaram Southwest-1 well to 4,600 m to ... (Source: Oil & Gas Journal 2010-09-23T20:36:29Z)

Summary Box: Free beer offer causes confusion

THE BEER: Anheuser-Busch InBev is giving out thousands ... post queries on Facebook to find out when and where the free beer will be. THE CAMPAIGN: Budweiser is trying to woo younger drinkers. The brand has been ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T22:45:19Z)

Eddie Fisher, popular singer known for high-profile marriages, dies at 82

Eddie Fisher , one of the most popular singers of the 1950s ... But he may be best remembered for his failed marriages to Debbie Reynolds , Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens. Fisher was born in Philadelphia on Aug ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-24T04:57:33Z)

India's ONGC rules out counter-bid for Cairn India

MUMBAI (AFP) – India's state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp ruled out making a bid for the local arm of Britain's Cairn Energy on Thursday to counter a rival offer by mining group Vedanta. "The counter ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-23T16:04:28Z)

Anheuser-Busch's free Bud sample offer confuses

This free Budweiser's for you. But so is the job of figuring out when and where to get it. Since Anheuser-Busch InBev announced this week that it will give away thousands of samples, drinkers have been ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-23T21:05:07Z)

Epcot boutique will offer full range of Givenchy makeup, skincare and fragrance products

This just in for fans of Givenchy fragrances, skin-care and makeup products: Parfums Givenchy will open a 400 square-foot shop at the France Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot at the Walt Disney World ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-09-16T21:27:44Z)

Newspaper buyers have until noon to reach deal with drivers

The Daily News , the Inquirer and Philly.com could end up back on the auction block if their prospective ... The paper's current owners, Philadelphia Media Holdings, issued a statement last night urging "all parties ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-14T06:56:47Z)

AcademixDirect, Leading Education Marketing Company, Appoints Keith Moore Chief ...

BUSINESS WIRE)--Karen C. Francis ... he served as a Senior Vice President and General Manager at Lending Tree, overseeing the short form mortgage division, previously known as GetSmart, and owning the Emerging ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-23T12:29:43Z)

Free Budweiser sample offer causes confusion because laws prevent saying when ...

... Budweiser's for you. But so is the job of figuring out when and where to get it. Anheuser-Busch InBev announced this week that a "Budweiser ... The company says drinkers are calling distributors, posting on ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-23T21:12:16Z)

BioMed stock down after $298M deal, stock offering

Shares of BioMed Realty Trust ... THE SPARK: The San Diego company said late Wednesday it is buying a portfolio of properties that are a part of two life science campuses in South San Francisco. The company also said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T14:45:43Z)

Petrobras raises $70B in biggest share offer

... government role in Petroleo Brasileiro SA ... From Petrobras' perspective, the share offering was successful in so far as there has been a good amount of appetite from private investors," said Christopher Garman, (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-24T01:44:17Z)

Sprint launches Sanyo Vero by Kyocera

... provider Kyocera Communications Inc announced on Thursday the immediate availability of Sanyo Vero ... 4aEUR QVGA display. The phone features a aEUR~grippableaEUR(TM) soft-black finish and an external 1.3aEUR OLED (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-23T18:34:47Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 10:41 pm

ONGC hits land discoveries in east, west India

HOUSTON, Sept. 23 -- India's Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. has reported oil and gas discoveries onshore in the Krishna-Godavari and Cambay basins. The company drilled the Vygreswaram Southwest-1 well to 4,600 m to ... (Source: Oil & Gas Journal 2010-09-23T20:36:29Z)

Dynegy Inc. Announces End of "Go-Shop" Period

which contemplates the acquisition of Dynegy by Denali Parent Inc., an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P. ( BX ). During the "go-shop" period that ended at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on September 22, 2010, (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-09-23T12:58:21Z)

'Acal Technology signs sales franchise deal with Cavium'

... provide specialist technical and commercial support to customers in certain European countries. The countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden and UK / Ireland. The ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-22T12:30:54Z)

Dissident Iranian Journalist Is Jailed in a Continued Crackdown

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad , visiting New York for ... including "cooperating with hostile governments" and insulting Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , and Mr. Ahmadinejad. (Source: New York Times 2010-09-23T18:49:06Z)

NBCU unlikely to join Apple 99-cent rentals

News Corp President Chase Carey, also speaking at the conference, described the Apple 99-cent deal as a "short-term test." NBC Universal is in the process of being merged with Comcast Corp's entertainment unit in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-23T13:48:27Z)

BioMed stock down after $298M deal, stock offering

Shares of BioMed Realty Trust ... THE SPARK: The San Diego company said late Wednesday it is buying a portfolio of properties that are a part of two life science campuses in South San Francisco. The company also said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T14:45:43Z)

NBC rejects Apple TV content deal

... NBC Universal ... News Corp is also tentative about the arrangement, with President Chase Carey saying at a Goldman Saches investor conference that Fox content was being made available on Apple TV as a short ... (Source: Tech Watch 2010-09-23T18:13:19Z)

Bulgaria, Romania distance Roma issue from Schengen entry

... Romania and Bulgaria) within the EU is adhesion to the Schengen area March 2011," Romanian President Traian Basescu said. "We categorically oppose direct ... Bucharest or Paris, it is necessary to create for ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-23T20:57:57Z)

Iran frees U.S. hiker after deal

Even the gesture to release Shourd on health grounds — first raised as an act of Islamic benevolence last week by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ... Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the traditional pillars ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-15T03:56:39Z)

NBC balks at Apple's 99-cent TV show rentals

NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker said ... News Corp president Chase Carey, speaking at the same investor conference, described the Apple 99-cent agreement as a "short-term test." Network executives have privately ... (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-09-23T12:22:33Z)

ONGC Chairman: Got Cairn's Reply On Stake Sale In India Unit

NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. (500312.BY) has received details from Cairn Energy PLC (CNE.LN) on its proposed stake sale in its India unit to Vedanta group, the state-run oil and gas ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-14T04:33:37Z)

Petrobras Yields Climb as Share Sale Not Enough: Brazil Credit

Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleo Brasileiro SA's borrowing ... going to be enough interest for Petrobras's offering, so it will be able to avoid going to the debt market," said Christopher Garman, the Eurasia ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-21T13:50:50Z)

Lawmakers claim `framework' of budget plan reached

Arnold Schwarzenegger ... and Senate have been working to come up with a mutually acceptable plan to close California's $19 billion deficit. They have been meeting at Schwarzenegger's private office in Santa Monica ... (Source: Pasadena Star-News 2010-09-24T04:36:05Z)

Schwarzenegger spokesman: Budget deal "framework" in place

Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislative ... Schwarzenegger met with Democratic and Republican leaders of the Assembly and Senate Thursday at his private office in Santa Monica, Governor's spokesman Aaron McLear ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-23T23:21:07Z)

Former teacher facing 28 sex-related charges to be offered a plea deal

... Ryan Zellner of Allouez has been delayed until November 2nd in Brown County ... District Attorney John Zakowski says he and prosecutors in Manitowoc and Calumet counties will come up with a plan to consolidate ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

ONGC Reminds Cairn To Provide Details On Stake Sale In India Unit

NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India's Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Monday said it sent a reminder on Sept. 10 to Cairn Energy PLC (CNE.LN) to provide full details of Cairn's proposed stake sale in its India unit to ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-13T05:32:05Z)

Prosecutor wants prison time for Ryan Zellner, former Kiel High School sex ...

Ryan Zellner, 32, of Allouez is accused in Brown, Manitowoc and Calumet counties of 28 criminal charges relating to sexual offenses against former students and student athletes. Prosecutors plan to try to combine all ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-23T16:54:34Z)

Petrobras set to price biggest share offer

... government role in Petroleo Brasileiro SA ... From Petrobras' perspective, the share offering was successful in so far as there has been a good amount of appetite from private investors," said Christopher Garman, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T03:53:08Z)

Editor, Communications and Advocacy

... Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Specific projects have been funded by the Foundation of the Open Society Institute Afghanistan (FOSIA), the Asia Foundation (TAF), the ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-09-24T03:31:39Z)

Petrobras Debt Sinks on Concern $78 Billion Sale Not Enough: Brazil Credit

Petroleo Brasileiro SA's borrowing costs ... There's going to be enough interest for Petrobras's offering, so it will be able to avoid going to the debt market," said Christopher Garman , the Eurasia Group ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-21T03:13:44Z)

Dynegy doesn't receive alternative bids during 40-day 'go-shop' period; shares fall

... Blackstone Group affiliate Denali Parent Inc ... Dynegy's financial advisors contacted 42 unnamed parties to see if they would be interested in a deal with Dynegy during the so-called "go shop" period that ended ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-23T17:01:44Z)

Ahmadinejad Stature Fades as Pressure Grows on Iran Atomic Work

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- When Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ... disputes with Islamic clerics. Ahmadinejad's bid to take control of foreign policy is opposed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-24T04:14:36Z)

BioMed Realty shares fall after $298 million property deal and 13.5 million stock ...

NEW YORK — Shares of BioMed Realty ... THE SPARK: The San Diego company said late Wednesday it is buying a portfolio of properties that are a part of two life science campuses in South San Francisco. The company ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-23T15:00:02Z)

Plea deal in works for Ryan Zellner, Kiel High School sex assault suspect

Ryan Zellner, 32, of Allouez is accused in Brown, Manitowoc and Calumet counties of 28 criminal charges relating to sexual offenses against former students and student athletes. Prosecutors plan to try to combine all ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-23T11:32:27Z)

Romania Urges France To Stop Gypsy Expulsions

Bucharest, Romania (AHN) - Romania has called on France to stop its controversial policy of expelling illegal Roma settlers. Romanian President Traian Basescu made the call during a friendly meeting with his French ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-23T13:19:49Z)

BioMed raising cash is it wheels and deals on biotech campuses

BioMed Realty is on the ... raise a fresh chunk of cash as it buys two South San Francisco biotech campuses and lays plans to build another life sciences building in Seattle. The San Diego-based REIT (BMR) snapped up ... (Source: FierceBiotech 2010-09-23T12:22:33Z)

'Framework' of an agreement reached to resolve California's budget stalemate

Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Assembly and Senate emerged after six hours of talks without a solid plan for closing California's $19 billion deficit. They have been meeting at Schwarzenegger's private office in Santa Monica (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-24T04:07:27Z)

Printronix Appoints Northern Europe Sales Director

Denmark, Great Britain, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. "Printronix is experiencing an interesting time filled with great opportunity in the European market," said Claus Hinge, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T07:09:58Z)

Dynegy Announces Expiration Of 40-day "go-shop" Period - Quick Facts

... proposals to the prior announced merger deal which contemplates the acquisition of Dynegy by Denali Parent Inc., an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P. (BX). During the "go-shop" period that ended at 11:59 p ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-23T13:05:30Z)

Romania needs to borrow $7.9 billion in 2011, will sign new IMF deal in 2011 ...

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania needs to borrow almost ... President Traian Basescu said the country still needed help with its finances. "Romania still needs to borrow financial resources," Basescu said late Tuesday ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-09-22T12:30:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 9:39 pm

P&G extends stadium deal to 2031

... England Patriots through the 2031 football season. The Cincinnati-based consumer products maker said Wednesday it has extended its sponsorship and naming rights deal by 14 years with The Kraft Group, the holding ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-22T17:17:14Z)

Supervalu partners with WWF

... also the first major retailer to join WWF's Climate Savers program. "We hope others in the industry follow Supervalu's leadership to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Jason Clay, senior ... (Source: Refrigerated Transporter 2010-09-23T21:48:03Z)

Giant Food to open pop-up store at Nascar

Giant Food said this morning it is opening a 5,000-square-foot store at Dover International Speedway for this weekend's NASCAR races. The Landover-based grocer will sell 2,500 food items at the pop-up ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-09-20T16:22:20Z)

Petrobras Yields Climb as Share Sale Not Enough: Brazil Credit

Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleo Brasileiro SA's borrowing ... going to be enough interest for Petrobras's offering, so it will be able to avoid going to the debt market," said Christopher Garman, the Eurasia ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-21T13:50:50Z)

Gillette extends stadium naming rights deal

... Kraft Group through the 2031 football season. "This extension continues our successful relationship with the Kraft family and one of the strongest sports franchises in the world. The naming of Gillette Stadium ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-22T17:24:23Z)

Printronix Appoints Northern Europe Sales Director

Denmark, Great Britain, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. "Printronix is experiencing an interesting time filled with great opportunity in the European market," said Claus Hinge, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T07:09:58Z)

NBCU unlikely to join Apple 99-cent rentals

News Corp President Chase Carey, also speaking at the conference, described the Apple 99-cent deal as a "short-term test." NBC Universal is in the process of being merged with Comcast Corp's entertainment unit in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-23T13:48:27Z)

Petrobras raises $70B in offer, world's largest

... require Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, to "go back to the well" with future stock offerings and will see the company taking on debt to meet its five-year, $224 billion investment plan, said Christopher ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T03:53:08Z)

Dunkin' inks big Connecticut deal

Dunkin' Donuts has inked a multi-unit agreement with franchisee Men at Work IV LLC for the development of 23 restaurants along the Connecticut Turnpike, the company said on Wednesday. The Canton, Mass ... (Source: Boston Business Journal 2010-09-22T18:07:20Z)

Despite flub in last game, Cowboys owner reaffirms faith in Phillips-Garrett relationship, duo

IRVING, Texas – Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he still believes in the combination of Wade Phillips as head coach and Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator. Jones emphasized Thursday that Dallas ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-16T20:16:09Z)

Icagen Shares Rise On Deal Extension With Pfizer - Update

... compounds that target three specific sodium ion channels, which help them to develop effective treatments for serious pain disorders. Icagen ... Pfizer also will continue to have exclusive worldwide rights to ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Pfizer and Icagen Extend Pain Collaboration Following Start of Human Trials

Pfizer and Icagen have been working for three years on a program to discover, develop, and commercialize compounds targeting three specific sodium ion channels ... return it retains exclusive worldwide rights to ... (Source: Genetic Engineering News 2010-09-23T14:24:15Z)

What's the Deal With Arkansas Senate Polls?

Election Day's just around the corner and Arkansans are getting bombarded by poll results. A new Reuters survey shows Republican John Boozman has a 14-point lead on Democrat Blanche Lincoln. But another poll by Talk ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-23T22:45:19Z)

Arkansas Republican Party files complaint against Blanche Lincoln

... Arkansas Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Blanche Lincoln, saying the Democrat improperly used ... John Boozman, in most polls. Senators are prevented from sending out taxpayer-funded ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-09-21T21:43:16Z)

Petrobras Debt Sinks on Concern $78 Billion Sale Not Enough: Brazil Credit

Petroleo Brasileiro SA's borrowing costs ... There's going to be enough interest for Petrobras's offering, so it will be able to avoid going to the debt market," said Christopher Garman , the Eurasia Group ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-21T03:13:44Z)

Democrat Lincoln far behind in Arkansas Senate race

... Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, a key player in U ... Republican John Boozman, a member of the House of Representatives, holds a hefty 14-point lead among likely voters of 53 percent to 39 percent for Lincoln. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-22T17:24:23Z)

Dunkin donuts to open restaurants along Conn. Turnpike

... with existing Dunkin' Donuts franchisee, Men at Work IV, LLC for the development of 23 restaurants in service plazas on I-95, the Merritt Parkway/RT-15, and I-395, commonly known as the Connecticut Turnpike. (Source: Bristol Press 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Pfizer and Icagen Extend Ion Channel Pain Collaboration Following Start of Human ...

Pfizer and Icagen have been working for three years on a program to discover, develop and commercialize compounds targeting three specific sodium ion channels ... return it retains exclusive worldwide rights to ... (Source: Genetic Engineering News 2010-09-23T14:02:46Z)

Playing Cowboys' blame game: lots of good choices

Texas ... Jerry Jones, that's you. Wade Phillips, that's you. Jason Garrett, that's you. And Tony Romo, where would we be without you as a perennial leading contestant on Who Do You Blame? With the Dallas Cowboys at ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-09-24T03:17:20Z)

Dunkin' will crank up Nutmeg State drivers

... soon become the official joe of the Connecticut Turnpike. The Canton-based coffee-and-baked-goods chain announced the signing of an agreement with existing Dunkin' Donuts franchisee, Men at Work IV LLC, for the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-22T16:55:45Z)

Giant Food pop-up store opens at Dover International Speedway

NASCAR fans won't have to travel far for tailgating items including hot dogs and hamburgers, coleslaw and potato salad, buns and chips, and refreshing drinks during the Sept. 24 to 26 race weekend at ... (Source: Middletown Transcript 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

NBC balks at Apple's 99-cent TV show rentals

NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker said ... News Corp president Chase Carey, speaking at the same investor conference, described the Apple 99-cent agreement as a "short-term test." Network executives have privately ... (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-09-23T12:22:33Z)

SUPERVALU Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce Emissions

... SUPERVALU not only the first traditional grocer, but also the first major retailer to join WWF's Climate Savers program, a reflection ... reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Jason Clay, senior vice ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-22T10:36:22Z)

Editor, Communications and Advocacy

... Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Specific projects have been funded by the Foundation of the Open Society Institute Afghanistan (FOSIA), the Asia Foundation (TAF), the ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-09-24T03:31:39Z)

Giant Food's deal with Dover, NASCAR will bring grocery to track

An agreement between Giant Food, Dover International Speedway and NASCAR will allow Giant Food to erect a 5,000-square-foot pop-up grocery store at the track for this week's race and set up NASCAR promotions in ... (Source: Sports Business Journal 2010-09-20T10:24:25Z)

NBC rejects Apple TV content deal

... NBC Universal ... News Corp is also tentative about the arrangement, with President Chase Carey saying at a Goldman Saches investor conference that Fox content was being made available on Apple TV as a short ... (Source: Tech Watch 2010-09-23T18:13:19Z)

Procter & Gamble extends Gillette Stadium rights through 2031 NFL season

... England Patriots through the 2031 football season. The Cincinnati-based consumer products maker said Wednesday it has extended its sponsorship and naming rights deal by 14 years with The Kraft Group, the holding ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-22T18:35:58Z)

'Acal Technology signs sales franchise deal with Cavium'

... provide specialist technical and commercial support to customers in certain European countries. The countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden and UK / Ireland. The ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-22T12:30:54Z)

Supervalu to cut greenhouse emissions 10%

... WWF). Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) is one of 25 participants in the WWF's Climate Savers program. Other companies ... to working with Supervalu to achieve it," Jason Clay, senior vice president ... (Source: Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal 2010-09-22T17:53:01Z)

How long will Jones watch Cowboys struggle?

IRVING, Texas — Jerry Jones has way too much riding on this season to sit back and watch his Dallas Cowboys wobble much longer. Should they lose again Sunday and sink to 0-3 in a season the Super Bowl ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 8:40 pm

Clorox will sell auto-care division

Clorox Co. agreed to sell its STP and Armor All auto-care brands to private-equity firm Avista Capital Partners for about $780 million in cash. The deal for the businesses, which had global sales of about ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-21T22:11:54Z)

The Florida Center for Instructional Technology Receives $60,000 Grant From ...

... grant from the Verizon Foundation to raise teachers' awareness of the free educational resources ... from science to English to mathematics, to improve student achievement. The grant follows a $60,000 ... (Source: FierceTelecom 2010-09-23T15:00:02Z)

ASU's home crowd Saturday vs. Oregon could pass 60,000

ASU coach Dennis Erickson asked for a big crowd for Saturday's showdown with No. 5 Oregon, and it appears he might get one. As of Wednesday, more than 50,000 tickets were sold for the Sun Devils' Pac-10 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-24T02:20:04Z)

Fla. man suspected in Ohio real estate agent death

CLEVELAND - A murder warrant has been issued for a Florida man in the killing of an Ohio real ... related to the strangling of Vivian Martin, who was found in a vacant, burning home for sale in Youngstown. (Source: Anchorage Daily News 2010-09-23T20:15:00Z)

Supervalu to cut greenhouse emissions 10%

... WWF). Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) is one of 25 participants in the WWF's Climate Savers program. Other companies ... to working with Supervalu to achieve it," Jason Clay, senior vice president ... (Source: Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal 2010-09-22T17:53:01Z)

Arraignment expected in Ohio realty agent robbery

CLEVELAND (AP) — Two brothers accused of robbing an Ohio real estate ... robbery is related to the strangling of Vivian Martin , who was found in a vacant, burning home for sale in Youngstown. About 40 miles east ... (Source: Times Union 2010-09-23T18:34:47Z)

AXA PE Seeks €228M From Eliokem Sale

AXA Private Equity is seeking to divest French chemicals maker , Eliokem International . The insurer's private equity unit will get €227.5 million from U.S. commercial furnishings producer, OMNOVA Solutions . The ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-09-23T14:24:15Z)

SUPERVALU Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce Emissions

... SUPERVALU not only the first traditional grocer, but also the first major retailer to join WWF's Climate Savers program, a reflection ... reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Jason Clay, senior vice ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-22T10:36:22Z)

Transformers 3 Filming in Detroit Videos

The Rock) and starring Shia LaBeouf (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Eagle Eye, Disturbia), Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, John Malkovich (Red, Burn After Reading), Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy, Valentine's ... (Source: Shockya.com 2010-09-22T13:28:10Z)

Spielberg, LaBeouf Officially Not Rip-Off Artists

Shia—and specifically his teen heartthrobdom—seem to have saved the day. "The main plots are similar only at a high, unprotectable level of generality," Judge Laura Taylor wrote in her ruling. "Where Disturbia is ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-09-22T16:34:17Z)

Lenders To Pick Up Philly Papers For $105M

... 105 million for the media company to beat out a competing $85 million offer from Philadelphia philanthropist Raymond Perelman and the ... The Philadelphia Daily News and the website Philly.com, the soon-to-be ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-09-23T23:42:35Z)

Emmis Communications Announces Termination of Preferred Stock Exchange Offer and Return of ...

... EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC"). THE TENDER OFFER DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO EMMIS ... EMMIS AND ITS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES MAY BE DEEMED TO BE PARTICIPANTS ... (Source: PR Newswire 2010-09-09T12:46:19Z)

JASON SAYS: Oregon 31, ASU 24 in the desert

Is Oregon really that good? A 189-13 scoring tally against three nonleague opponents might be a sign of things to come – or not. Is Dennis Erickson's team going to be a Pac-10 contender? The Sun Devils have been ... (Source: Portland Tribune 2010-09-23T20:36:29Z)

Special Insider Trading Reports for UAL, RF Micro Devices, Peabody Energy ...

... Exchange Commission. Insiderslab.com is not a registered investment advisor ... Articles appearing above are picked up from PR Newswire's feed. Stories from this feed are submitted by companies, edited and ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-09-23T22:09:32Z)

Clorox May Sell Auto Care Brands for $800 Million

Cleaning-products maker Clorox Co. ( CLX ) is in talks to sell its auto-care brands STP and Armor All to private equity firm Avista Capital Partners for as much as $800 million. The sale may be announced in the ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-09-20T12:11:48Z)

Bay Biz Buzz: Clorox to sell auto-care unit for $780 million

Clorox Co., the Oakland-based maker of household- cleaning products, agreed to sell its STP and Armor All auto- care brands to private-equity firm Avista Capital Partners for about $780 million in cash ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-21T16:21:09Z)

No. 5 Oregon Ducks might be nation's top team, ASU coach Dennis Erickson says

Normally, a disappointing loss against a nationally ranked team on the road requires a couple days to forget. Arizona State, however, doesn't have such a luxury. Kicking off their Pac-10 schedule, the Sun ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-19T23:54:30Z)

Supervalu partners with WWF

... also the first major retailer to join WWF's Climate Savers program. "We hope others in the industry follow Supervalu's leadership to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Jason Clay, senior ... (Source: Refrigerated Transporter 2010-09-23T21:48:03Z)

Verizon Foundation gives $10,000 to the Northampton-based Center for New Americans

NORTHAMPTON - The Verizon Foundation earlier this month awarded ... company officials awarded a total of $125,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations that offer English as a second language literacy programs ... (Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 2010-09-22T18:21:39Z)

OMNOVA Solutions to Acquire France-Based Specialty Chemicals Producer

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OMN) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with AXA Private Equity granting the Company a period of exclusivity to acquire specialty chemicals manufacturer Eliokem ... (Source: Azom.com 2010-09-23T11:39:36Z)

Lenders buy Philly papers at auction for $105 million

... Philadelphia Daily News ... Philly.com operations into the newspaper building to revamp the website and better integrate print and online newsgathering. The lenders' offer topped an $85 million bid from ... (Source: Maryland Daily Record 2010-09-23T22:59:38Z)

World powers renew offer of nuke talks with Iran

Security Council and Germany have offered Iran another chance to ... Iranian nuclear issue and focused our discussion on further practical steps to achieve it at an early date," the ministers said. "Our objective ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-22T18:28:49Z)

World powers seek 'early negotiated solution' with Iran

... AFP) – The United States and five other world powers said Wednesday they are seeking an "early negotiated solution" to the standoff with Iran over ... focused our discussion on further practical steps to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-22T18:28:49Z)

Eagle Eye [DVD] [2008]

Eagle Eye reteams Shia LaBeouf with his Disturbia director D J Caruso, and the two of them prove once more that they know how to knock out a decent thriller. Kicking off with lots of serious faces, military advisors ... (Source: femalefirst.co.uk 2010-09-22T08:41:50Z)

Mahoning County: 2 plead not guilty in Boardman robbery of Ohio Realtor

MAHONING COUNTY -- Two brothers accused of robbing an Ohio real estate agent ... whether the robbery is related to the strangling of Vivian Martin, who was found in a burning home in Youngstown that she was showing. (Source: WKYC 2010-09-23T23:06:48Z)

OMNOVA Solutions announces intention to acquire Eliokem International

(MENAFN - Asia Pulse) OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OMN) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with AXA Private Equity granting the Company a period of exclusivity to acquire specialty chemicals ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-09-23T12:58:21Z)

Verizon Awards $125,000 to English as a Second Language Technology Programs

officials announced that the Verizon Foundation has awarded a total of $125,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations that offer English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy programs throughout the two states.   (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-09T13:57:54Z)

World powers seek 'negotiated solution' with Iran

US President Barack Obama and Iran's leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were ... negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue and focused our discussion on further practical steps to achieve it at an early date." (Source: France 24 2010-09-23T10:56:39Z)

Philip R. Martens Joins Plexus Board of Directors

... NEWSWIRE) -- Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq:PLXS) today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the ... other risks detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings (particularly in Part I, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-23T20:15:00Z)

Lenders win Philly papers auction with $105M bid

... Philadelphia Daily News ... Philly.com operations into the newspaper building to revamp the website and better integrate print and online newsgathering. The lenders' offer topped an $85 million bid from Raymond ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T22:09:32Z)

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