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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 11:45 pm

Sanofi's Genzyme Bid Turns Hostile

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis S.A. launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover bid for Genzyme Corp., hoping to pressure the U.S. biotech firm to strike a deal after four months of fruitless efforts to bring it to the negotiating table. Sanofi ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-05T00:05:20Z)

Justice Department sues Visa, Mastercard

The U.S Attorney General is accusing them of holding consumers hostage. That is why the Justice Department sued Visa, Mastercard and American Express. It says the companies are eliminating competition by not allowing merchants to offer discounts on other ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T02:14:11Z)

Mexico's Televisa, Nextel get wireless license-govt

MEXICO CITY Oct 2 (Reuters) - Mexico's government has issued a license to Nextel Mexico and partner broadcaster Televisa that will allow them to deploy a wireless phone network in the country, officials said on Saturday. Officials issued the license on ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-02T19:07:04Z)

U.S. sues American Express, reaches proposed deal with Visa, Mastercard

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit card companies for anticompetitive practices and reached a proposed settlement with two of them, MasterCard and Visa. "We want to put more money in consumers' pockets, and by ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T18:43:13Z)

UPDATE: Police Find Good Samaritans in State College Assault Case

UPDATE @ 2:20 p.m. Monday: Borough police have identified the good Samaritans who helped an assault victim early Saturday morning, according to a Monday-afternoon announcement. "We are still attempting to identify involved parties or witnesses to the ... (Source: State College 2010-10-04T18:21:44Z)

Cuban human rights leader details govt offer of freedom for more prisoners

HAVANA — A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-04T15:37:06Z)

Genzyme fight escalates

T he fate of Sanofi-Aventis' proposed hostile takeover of Genzyme Corp. may well rest on the estimated value of Genzyme's potential blockbuster treatment for multiple sclerosis and other pipeline drugs. Sanofi - the giant French pharmaceutical company ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-05T05:41:47Z)

UPDATE 1-Obama says US fiscal situation "untenable"

WASHINGTON Oct 4 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday said the United States was facing an "untenable fiscal situation" and would have to get serious about tackling its federal deficit. The U.S. budget deficit is forecast at a record $1.47 trillion ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-04T18:36:03Z)

Police Looking For Good Samaritan After Attack

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Police in Centre County are looking for the good Samaritan who assisted a Penn State student with severe injuries early Saturday morning. State College Police said an 18-year-old was treated at Mount Nittany Medical Center with severe ... (Source: WJAC TV 2010-10-03T16:21:14Z)

Scobee hits long kick, downs Colts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Josh Scobee watched the kick clear the crossbar, then ripped off his helmet and started running the other way. He cut left, then right, dodging teammates all over the field. They finally caught up with him near the sideline, setting ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-05T04:44:31Z)

Hopefuls toss barbs at Georgia governor debate

ATLANTA --- Georgia's candidates for governor battled hard Sunday in a student-sponsored debate that touched on education, jobs and transportation. In their first televised debate, Republican Nathan Deal, Democrat Roy Barnes and Libertarian John Monds ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-05T06:31:53Z)

Obama's ex-chief of staff Rahm Emanuel to get reacquainted with Chicago ahead of mayoral run

CHICAGO - Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel says he'll hit Chicago's grocery stores, train stops, "bowling alleys and hot dog stands" as he prepares to run for mayor of the nation's third-largest city. Emanuel announced Sunday in a video ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T07:30:20Z)

Inconsistent start to season new ground for 2-2 Colts

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts would like to forget about all those missed opportunities in Jacksonville. Their 2-2 record will be a constant reminder. What the Colts will see on Sunday's game tape are two red-zone turnovers, a dropped interception ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-04T22:25:07Z)

Obama Says US Fiscal Situation 'Untenable'

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama Monday said the United States was facing an "untenable fiscal situation" and would have to get serious about tackling its federal deficit. The U.S. budget deficit is forecast at a record $1.47 trillion in the fiscal ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-10-05T00:12:30Z)

Sanofi Bid for Genzyme Turns Hostile, and No Sweeter

Sanofi-Aventis of France took its $18.5 billion takeover bid for Genzyme hostile on Monday, going directly to Genzyme's shareholders in an effort to advance deal negotiations. Sanofi declined to raise the price it had floated for months, keeping its ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-04T23:22:23Z)

Televisa says discussions ongoing over Nextel deal

MEXICO CITY Oct 4 (Reuters) - Mexico's top broadcaster, Televisa ( TV.N ) ( TLVACPO.MX ), is in discussions with NII Holdings ( NIHD.O ) over their planned Mexican venture, Televisa said on Monday. "Discussions are ongoing between Grupo Televisa and NII ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-04T12:45:18Z)

Emanuel hits Chicago streets, makes case for mayor

Last week, Afghanistan. This week, parents protesting the proposed demolition of a park field house. Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel hit the campaign trail on Monday and got a sudden taste of the vastly different agenda he'd face as Chicago ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-05T05:20:18Z)

Business Critics Take Obama 'Off Script' at White House Meeting

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Corporate grievances against President Barack Obama intruded into a public meeting of the president and his outside economic advisory board as three members challenged him on regulation and tax policy. While the topic of yesterday's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-05T04:15:53Z)

Exile deal on offer to criminals

Cuba's government has asked prisoners jailed for crimes against the state if they would be willing to accept freedom in return for quitting the island and going into exile. Around a dozen have been made the offer, the head of the Cuban Commission on Human ... (Source: Morning Star 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

Rights leader: More Cuban prisoners to go free

A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During formal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

MLB playoffs set: Atlanta Braves' Bobby Cox not finished

Bobby Cox will get one more try in October. No tiebreaker needed. What could've turned into a real tangle of a playoff picture became clear Sunday: Cox and his wild-card Atlanta Braves will face the San Francisco Giants, while the San Diego Padres are ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-04T17:17:19Z)

Attack ads don't appear to be cutting Republican Deal's lead in Georgia

ATLANTA - Is there anything that could dissuade voters determined to elect Republican Nathan Deal the next governor of Georgia? That must be going through the minds of Democrats across the state and even in the war rooms of the Democratic Governors ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-04T04:45:42Z)

Baseball Playoffs: Giants, Braves In; Padres Out

Bobby Cox will get one more try in October. No tiebreaker needed. What could've turned into a real tangle of a playoff picture became clear Sunday: Cox and his wild-card Atlanta Braves will face the San Francisco Giants, while the San Diego Padres are ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-04T15:15:37Z)

Deal disagrees with Georgia toll decision

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal said he disagrees with last week's decision to extend tolls on Ga. Highway 400 for another decade. "Ga. 400 commuters are also taxpayers like all other drivers in our state, and I don't think it's fair to continue ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-28T01:03:45Z)

Jaguars get a kick out of upsetting Colts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Josh Scobee watched the kick clear the crossbar, then ripped off his helmet and started running the other way. He cut left, then right, dodging teammates all over the field. They finally caught up with him near the sideline, setting ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-10-05T06:10:25Z)

Emanuel says he's preparing run for Chicago mayor

CHICAGO (AP) — Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel announced Sunday that he's preparing to run for mayor of Chicago, a position widely known as being one he has long desired. Emanuel made the announcement in a video posted Sunday on his ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-10-05T06:17:34Z)

Good Samaritan Takes PSU Assault Victim to Hospital

STATE COLLEGE, CENTRE COUNTY -- State College Police want to know who helped a Penn State student get to the hospital early Saturday morning after he was assaulted. Police say the victim had severe cuts on both of his arms. A good Samaritan found the 18 ... (Source: WTAJ 2010-10-04T03:55:35Z)

Justice Dept. sues Amex, reaches deal with Visa and Mastercard over credit card 'swipe fees'

The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it had filed an antitrust suit against American Express for preventing retailers from offering customers discounts for using rival credit cards with lower processing fees. Federal officials added that they had ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-05T02:49:59Z)

UPDATE 3-Televisa says discussions ongoing over Nextel deal

MEXICO CITY, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Broadcaster Televisa said it was in discussions with NII Holdings on a wireless venture on Monday, days after the Mexican government gave the two firms a license to use spectrum for a new network. "Discussions are ongoing ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-04T21:42:10Z)

Cam Inman: It's an edgy playoff series, but nod goes to the San Francisco Giants over the ...

Leave it to a professional funny man to step up and put things in perspective, as San Francisco native Rob Schneider did amid the Giants' playoff-clinching hoopla Sunday. "I don't know how excited you can say, 'We beat the Padres, we beat the Padres ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-05T06:24:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 10:46 pm

Rights leader: More Cuban prisoners to go free

A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During formal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

Gubernatorial candidates appear in first televised debate

Georgia's three candidates for governor battled hard Sunday in a student-sponsored debate that touched on education, jobs and transportation. In their first televised debate, Republican Nathan Deal, Democrat Roy Barnes and Libertarian John Monds threw ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-04T01:53:54Z)

Sanofi Bid for Genzyme Turns Hostile, and No Sweeter

Sanofi-Aventis of France took its $18.5 billion takeover bid for Genzyme hostile on Monday, going directly to Genzyme's shareholders in an effort to advance deal negotiations. Sanofi declined to raise the price it had floated for months, keeping its ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-04T23:22:23Z)

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 Family Pack -- that's three Home Premium licenses for $150

As marketing tactics go, Microsoft's Windows 7 Family Pack revival is shrewdly timed. That's right, Family Pack is back -- and for a limited time. According to Microsoft's Windows Blog, " while supplies last ," whatever that means. Microsoft is drumming ... (Source: Beta News 2010-10-04T22:46:36Z)

Companies Plan 100 MW of Solar for India

Gujrat, India -- The European power-electronics company AEG Power Solutions and the Indian solar developer Electrotherm have partnered to deploy 100 MW of solar PV projects around India in the next three years. The first installations are targeted for the ... (Source: RenewableEnergyWorld.com 2010-10-04T18:21:44Z)

Saudi Arabia supports Jordan's bid for free trade deal with Persian Gulf nations

AMMAN, JORDAN — Saudi Arabia says it will support Jordan's bid to sign a free trade agreement with the six nations that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council. Oil-rich Saudi Arabia made the promise after two days of talks between officials from the two ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-04T15:51:25Z)

Defense electronics co Elbit wins Asia tank deal

Defense electronics developer Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT ; TASE: ESLT ) said today that it has won a tank upgrade contract from a customer in Asia. The deal is worth approximately $56 million. Elbit said that the tank upgrade project will include the ... (Source: Globes - Israel Business Arena 2010-10-03T09:54:41Z)

Justice Dept. sues Amex, reaches deal with Visa and Mastercard over credit card 'swipe fees'

The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it had filed an antitrust suit against American Express for preventing retailers from offering customers discounts for using rival credit cards with lower processing fees. Federal officials added that they had ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-05T02:49:59Z)

LBO Firms Leave Backers in Lurch in Secondary Buyouts

(Updates to add executive's comment in 19th paragraph.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- What happens when a private equity firm sells a company it owns to another private equity firm? While the managers of the sale collect a fee and a profit, some of their ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T12:23:50Z)

UPDATE 1-Rockefeller Group takes majority stake in Europa

LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - U.S real estate investor Rockefeller Group International (RGI) has secured its maiden UK real estate deal with the purchase of a majority interest in unlisted London-based property fund manager Europa Capital. Detailed terms of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-04T08:13:17Z)

U.S. sues American Express, reaches proposed deal with Visa, Mastercard

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit card companies for anticompetitive practices and reached a proposed settlement with two of them, MasterCard and Visa. "We want to put more money in consumers' pockets, and by ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T18:36:03Z)

Secondary Deals Hide Buyout Shops' Shuffle

Cinven reaped a 70 percent return on its investment by selling German academic publisher Springer Science+Business Media in December. ATP , one of the private equity firm's backers, isn't sure what it's made, Bloomberg News reports. The Danish ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-04T09:53:30Z)

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Jury deliberations beginning in Conn. killings NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) A Connecticut jury is beginning deliberations in the trial of a man charged in the home invasion killings of a woman and her two daughters in 2007. New Haven Superior Court Judge Jon Blue ... (Source: WNCT 2010-10-04T19:11:51Z)

LBO Firms Profit From 'Pass-the-Parcel' Deals

(Corrects conversion in 12th paragraph.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Cinven Ltd. reaped a 70 percent return on its investment by selling German academic publisher Springer Science+Business Media GmbH in December. ATP, one of the private equity firm's backers ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T00:35:09Z)

Europa Capital Bought by Rockefeller Group

Europa Capital will now be owned primarily by US-based real estate developer Rockefeller Group International, after the company purchased 75 percent of London-based Europa Capital for an undisclosed amount. Europa's management will operate the company ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-10-04T22:25:07Z)

AEG Power Solutions, Electrotherm partner to develop solar business in India

AEG Power Solutions and Electrotherm have signed an agreement to develop their solar business in India together. The minimum goal is to reach 100MW over a period of 36 Months. First installations are targeted for the last quarter of 2010 (15MW) and for the ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-10-04T15:58:34Z)

Statewide Restaurant Week Brings $3.75 Deals

This week, you might be able to get your favorite appetizer for $3.75 at some Connecticut restaurants. A three-course meal will cost you $20.10, or you could get a two-for-one dinner for $37.50. More than 100 restaurants are participating in the 2010 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-04T11:40:53Z)

AEG Power Solutions, Electrotherm Sign Deal To Develop Solar Business In India - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - AEG Power Solutions Monday said it signed an agreement with Electrotherm to develop solar business in India. Both companies expect to develop together a minimum of 100MW of business activity in India over a period of 36 months. The companies ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-04T10:14:59Z)

Cuban human rights leader details govt offer of freedom for more prisoners

HAVANA — A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-04T15:37:06Z)

No Shariah Law for Breaking Deals Gets Review: Islamic Finance

Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The leading global Islamic Finance accounting regulator is introducing conditions for contracts that comply with religious laws, seeking to standardize an industry with $1 trillion in assets under management. The Bahrain-based ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T08:41:55Z)

Rockefeller Group takes majority stake in Europa

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. real estate investor Rockefeller Group International ( RGI ) has secured its maiden UK real estate deal with the purchase of a majority interest in unlisted London-based property fund manager Europa Capital. Detailed terms of the ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-04T08:13:17Z)

Southern New Haven

severe thunderstorm warning for: western new haven county in southern Connecticut, fairfield county in southern Connecticut, Until 300 pm edt. At 205 pm edt, national weather service doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing ... (Source: Eyewitness News 2010-10-04T18:21:44Z)

Market Report -- In Play (ESLT)

Elbit Systems awarded Asian tank upgrade contract valued at ~$56 mln Co announces it was awarded an ~$56 mln tank upgrade contract from a customer in Asia. Under the contract, the tank upgrade project will include the installation of advanced battle ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-04T05:42:58Z)

Sanofi Bid for Genzyme Turns Hostile

Sanofi-Aventis of France took its $18.5 billion takeover bid for Genzyme hostile on Monday, going directly to Genzyme's shareholders in an effort to advance deal negotiations. Sanofi declined to raise the price it has floated for months and kept its ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-04T22:03:39Z)

Elbit to upgrade tanks in Asia

HAIFA, Israel, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Israel's Elbit Systems Ltd., announced it has received a $56 million contract to upgrade an Asian country's tank force. The upgrade is to be performed within two years and is to include installation of advanced battle ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-04T14:04:02Z)

Ga. gubernatorial hopefuls clash in debate

ATLANTA — The three candidates for governor clashed in the first televised debate of the campaign sponsored by student government groups from five Georgia universities. Nathan Deal faced questions about his finances including one from Democrat Roy Barnes ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-03T23:59:22Z)

Exile deal on offer to criminals

Cuba's government has asked prisoners jailed for crimes against the state if they would be willing to accept freedom in return for quitting the island and going into exile. Around a dozen have been made the offer, the head of the Cuban Commission on Human ... (Source: Morning Star 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

Hopefuls toss barbs at Georgia governor debate

ATLANTA --- Georgia's candidates for governor battled hard Sunday in a student-sponsored debate that touched on education, jobs and transportation. In their first televised debate, Republican Nathan Deal, Democrat Roy Barnes and Libertarian John Monds ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-04T05:21:29Z)

Sanofi's Genzyme Bid Turns Hostile

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis S.A. launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover bid for Genzyme Corp., hoping to pressure the U.S. biotech firm to strike a deal after four months of fruitless efforts to bring it to the negotiating table. Sanofi ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-05T00:05:20Z)

Feds sue MasterCard, Visa, American Express

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit-card companies for anti-competitive practices and reached a proposed settlement with two of them, MasterCard and Visa. "We want to put more money in consumers' pockets, and by ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-05T03:18:37Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 9:46 pm

Cuban human rights leader details govt offer of freedom for more prisoners

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-04T13:49:43Z)

Sanofi Takes $18.5 Billion Offer for Genzyme Hostile

(Updates with Genzyme's investor comments in fourth and 17th paragraphs, Viehbacher in ninth.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA began an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp. after the U.S. biotechnology company spurned the bid as ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T21:06:23Z)

Hypercom Rejects VeriFone's Offer

Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC - News ) has rejected the acquisition offer from rival VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY - News ) for the second time. On Sep 27, 2010, VeriFone proposed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares for $5.25 per share in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-04T07:08:52Z)

Sunrise Senior Living sells interest in 58 properties to Ventas

McLean-based Sunrise will net $41.5 million on the sale to Ventas, a Chicago health-care real estate investment trust. The transaction comes as the company seeks to right itself after a series of poor investments and heavy debt pushed it to the brink of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-05T02:49:59Z)

MNF Pats Vs. Fins: Woodhead, Chung Overwhelmed Dolphins In South Beach

MIAMI - The New England Patriots now share the top of the AFC East with the New York Jets after an impressive victory over the Miami Dolphins 41-14 in South Beach. New England put out a record-breaking performance; the Patriots are now the only team in NFL ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-05T04:08:43Z)

Patriots win 41-14 with special teams, defense

MIAMI – Patrick Chung blocked two kicks and returned an interception for a touchdown, and the New England Patriots scored twice on special teams to beat the hapless Miami Dolphins 41-14 Monday night. Tom Brady threw for only 153 yards, and Randy Moss was ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-05T03:47:15Z)

LBO Firms Leave Backers in Lurch in Secondary Buyouts

(Updates to add executive's comment in 19th paragraph.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- What happens when a private equity firm sells a company it owns to another private equity firm? While the managers of the sale collect a fee and a profit, some of their ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T12:23:50Z)

Secondary Deals Hide Buyout Shops' Shuffle

Cinven reaped a 70 percent return on its investment by selling German academic publisher Springer Science+Business Media in December. ATP , one of the private equity firm's backers, isn't sure what it's made, Bloomberg News reports. The Danish ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-04T09:53:30Z)

Sanofi-Aventis launches $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp

France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture the U.S. biotech company's promising drugs for high cholesterol and lucrative treatments for rare genetic disorders. At ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-04T19:11:51Z)

First Westin in Phoenix slated for March opening

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will open its first Westin hotel in Phoenix in March. The 242-room Westin Phoenix Downtown is located one block from the Phoenix Convention Center. The Westin Phoenix Downtown will occupy nine ... (Source: Hotel World Network 2010-10-04T15:08:28Z)

Flames blank Oilers 1-0, finish preseason 7-0

(AP) — Miikka Kiprusoff made 27 saves and Alex Tanguay scored the lone goal and the Calgary Flames earned a 1-0 over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night to finish 7-0 in the preseason. Calgary is the only NHL team to finish the preseason without a loss ... (Source: Newsday 2010-10-04T03:12:38Z)

Rights leader: More Cuban prisoners to go free

A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During formal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

Saudi Arabia supports Jordan's bid for free trade deal with Persian Gulf nations

AMMAN, JORDAN — Saudi Arabia says it will support Jordan's bid to sign a free trade agreement with the six nations that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council. Oil-rich Saudi Arabia made the promise after two days of talks between officials from the two ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-04T15:51:25Z)

Flames 1, Oilers 0

CALGARY, Alberta -- Miikka Kiprusoff made 27 saves and Alex Tanguay scored the lone goal and the Calgary Flames earned a 1-0 over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night to finish 7-0 in the preseason. Calgary is the only NHL team to finish the preseason ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-04T02:58:19Z)

Westin Hotels is Poised to Debut in Phoenix, Arizona

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - (Business Wire) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to open its first Westin hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2011. The Westin Phoenix Downtown will offer a prime location just one block ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-04T12:59:37Z)

NHL Game Summary - Edmonton at Calgary

Calgary, AB (Sports Network) - Alex Tanguay scored the lone goal as the Calgary Flames downed the Edmonton Oilers, 1-0, in the preseason finale for both teams. Miikka Kiprusoff stopped all 27 shots he faced for the Flames, while Edmonton netminder Devan ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-10-04T03:05:29Z)

VeriFone takes 80% stake in Italy's ABS

VeriFone Systems Inc. said Monday it had acquired an 80 percent ownership of All Business Solutions. San Jose-based VeriFone (NYSE:PAY) did not disclose financial terms of the deal. The majority stake in All Business, which is based in Italy, was acquired ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-10-04T13:06:46Z)

The Westin Phoenix Downtown Opens Early Next Year

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to open its first Westin hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2011. The Westin Phoenix Downtown will offer a prime location just one block from the Phoenix Convention Center, the ... (Source: Hotel Interactive Network 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

A day after season, 3 big league managers fired

The New York Mets , Milwaukee and Pittsburgh gave their managers the boot Monday, firing them after disappointing seasons with underperforming teams. The mediocre Mets got rid of manager Jerry Manuel along with general manager Omar Minaya after the team's ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-04T22:10:48Z)

Five keys for each playoff contender

For each of the eight teams that have gained entrance into baseball's October party headquarters, there are several keys that can unlock the door to postseason success. It could be how the Rays need to keep on running -- or how the Rangers need to stop ... (Source: New York Mets 2010-10-04T16:41:31Z)

Special teams lift Patriots to rout of Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – In a surprising turn of events, it was not the New England Patriots' offense that was largely responsible for their 41-14 Monday Night Football win over the Miami Dolphins. It was their special teams. And Rob Ninkovich. Patrick ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-05T04:08:43Z)

Windows 7 Discounts Go Live - $149.99 Family Pack Available

With the one year anniversary of Windows 7 just around the corner, Microsoft has kicked off the celebration by bringing back one of the special offerings which accompanied the launch of the operating system in 2009. With the Family Pack package , customers ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

Sunrise Senior Living Enters into Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ventas for $41.5 Million

MCLEAN, Va. , Oct. 4 -- Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: SRZ) announced today that the Company and certain of its affiliates have entered into purchase and sale agreements with Ventas, Inc. and certain of its affiliates to sell to Ventas all of Sunrise's ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-04T10:57:56Z)

Sanofi's Genzyme Bid Turns Hostile

French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis S.A. launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover bid for Genzyme Corp., hoping to pressure the U.S. biotech firm to strike a deal after four months of fruitless efforts to bring it to the negotiating table. Sanofi ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-05T00:05:20Z)

Exile deal on offer to criminals

Cuba's government has asked prisoners jailed for crimes against the state if they would be willing to accept freedom in return for quitting the island and going into exile. Around a dozen have been made the offer, the head of the Cuban Commission on Human ... (Source: Morning Star 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

Sunrise To Spin-off JV Interests For About $41.5 Mln To Ventas

(RTTNews) - Sunrise Senior Living Inc.(SRZ: News ) Monday said that the company and certain of its affiliates agreed to sell Ventas all of Sunrise's joint venture interests in nine limited liability companies in the U.S. and two limited partnerships in ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-04T12:45:18Z)

Hypercom rejects VeriFone $337M offer

Hypercom Corp. said Thursday its directors unanimously rejected a $337 million takeover proposal from larger rival VeriFone Systems Inc. to buy the company for $5.25 per share in cash. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Hypercom (NYSE:HYC) is a high-security ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-09-30T13:18:41Z)

LBO Firms Profit From 'Pass-the-Parcel' Deals

(Corrects conversion in 12th paragraph.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Cinven Ltd. reaped a 70 percent return on its investment by selling German academic publisher Springer Science+Business Media GmbH in December. ATP, one of the private equity firm's backers ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T00:35:09Z)

No Shariah Law for Breaking Deals Gets Review: Islamic Finance

Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The leading global Islamic Finance accounting regulator is introducing conditions for contracts that comply with religious laws, seeking to standardize an industry with $1 trillion in assets under management. The Bahrain-based ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T08:41:55Z)

Daily Playoff Pitch: Rangers clinch AL West; NL race still active

Down the stretch they go. With one week to go in the regular season, all eyes are on the National League race. It's pretty much a three-team race between between the Giants, Padres and Braves. And only two spots remain. The Giants or the Padres will get ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-26T13:44:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 8:42 pm

Country Style to offer 5 million ADSs in IPO

NEW YORK (AP) -- Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. said Friday that it will offer 5 million American depositary shares priced between $14 and $16 a piece in an initial public offering. Each American depositary share is equal to four ordinary ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-24T17:00:32Z)

Hypercom Rejects VeriFone's Offer

Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC - News ) has rejected the acquisition offer from rival VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY - News ) for the second time. On Sep 27, 2010, VeriFone proposed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares for $5.25 per share in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-04T07:08:52Z)

Sanofi-Aventis goes hostile with $69/share offer for US biotech company Genzyme

PARIS - France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover attempt for Genzyme Corp., escalating the battle after management of the U.S. biotech company twice rejected its offer. At $69 per share, the offer for Genzyme, based in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T15:58:34Z)

Republican Rand Paul Backs Social Security Eligibility Changes

Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Republican Rand Paul said eligibility changes need to be made for the Social Security program, including a possible increase in the age for receiving benefits, as he debated today his Democratic opponent for a U.S. Senate seat in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-03T16:28:24Z)

NBA Futures Betting with Utah Jazz

Now you may think a team that lost three quality contributors would fall off the following season, but this should not be the case for the Jazz. Utah let Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver walk during the offseason and the trio all ended up in ... (Source: Sbrforum.com 2010-09-24T12:14:13Z)

AIG cut Asian unit IPO value to court investors-report

NEW YORK Oct 3 (Reuters) - AIG ( AIG.N ) has lowered its valuation for the planned initial public offering of its Asian life insurance business, AIA, to secure a $1 billion commitment from the Kuwait Investment Authority and other cornerstone investors ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-03T21:29:02Z)

VeriFone's hostile bid boosts Hypercom stock 50%

Hypercom Corp. shares climbed more than 50 percent Thursday following a hostile bid by VeriFone Systems Inc. , the Phoenix company's rejection of that offer and speculation about additional suitors. The board at Hypercom, which makes electronic payment ... (Source: Phoenix Business Journal 2010-09-30T20:21:01Z)

Exile deal on offer to criminals

Cuba's government has asked prisoners jailed for crimes against the state if they would be willing to accept freedom in return for quitting the island and going into exile. Around a dozen have been made the offer, the head of the Cuban Commission on Human ... (Source: Morning Star 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

In Honor of American Pharmacists Month, Sam's Club® Pharmacies Host October Awareness ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. , Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sam's Club announced the launch of Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to encourage patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications. Sam's Club pharmacists will offer ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-04T10:57:56Z)

In Honor of American Pharmacists Month, Sam's Club(R) Pharmacies Host October Awareness ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 04 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Today, Sam's Club announced the launch of Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to encourage patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications. Sam's Club pharmacists ... (Source: CSR Wire 2010-10-04T14:25:31Z)

Republicans offer new 'pledge'

Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans on Thursday promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto designed to show they're listening to an angry public and are ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T05:51:16Z)

T-Mobile Announces MyTouch (2010)

T-Mobile has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the T-Mobile MyTouch, formerly known as the MyTouch HD. The MyTouch (2010) is the second HSPA+ compatible smartphone in T-Mobile's nascent lineup. It will run Android 2.2 along with featuring ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-04T12:09:31Z)

REPUBLICANS PLEDGE: "A TRICK BAG FOR AMERICA"

The Republican Party has spent most of the past two years as the "Party of No," opposing nearly every policy proposed by President Obama and Democrats in Congress --a strategy that has worked politically, according to polls that say this November's ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-03T20:24:37Z)

Sanofi-Aventis launches $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp

France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture the U.S. biotech company's promising drugs for high cholesterol and lucrative treatments for rare genetic disorders. At ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-04T19:11:51Z)

Louisiana-Mississippi at 2 a.m.

If you have any contributions for or questions about the report, call 1-800-662-7717. To report technical problems: 1-800-469-1362. AP stories, along with the photos that accompany them, can also be obtained from http://www.apexchange.com. Reruns are also ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-10-04T06:54:33Z)

Stamos wants to be heard in court

Actor John Stamos can't make it to federal court in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this week, but he still wants to be heard. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow them to read a statement from Stamos when two people are sentenced on Friday for ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-03T21:21:53Z)

Faces & Names: Heigl: I don't believe my own press

Former "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl said she's happy to make headlines, but stories about her in the media are often exaggerated. Heigl's comments in the past have been known to make waves in the entertainment world. She called the 2007 ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-10-04T06:11:36Z)

In Honor of American Pharmacists Month, Sam's Club Pharmacies Host October Awareness ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. , Oct. 4 -- Today, Sam's Club announced the launch of Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to encourage patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications. Sam's Club pharmacists will offer free ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-04T10:57:56Z)

St. Genevieve Parishioners Celebrate New Church

Sunday morning parishioners of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Slidell gathered under a giant oak tree to celebrate mass and the groundbreaking of a new church. The church was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. ABC26 News Reporter Vanessa Bolano was at ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-10-03T23:09:15Z)

Sanofi Takes $18.5 Billion Offer for Genzyme Hostile

(Updates with Genzyme's investor comments in fourth and 17th paragraphs, Viehbacher in ninth.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA began an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp. after the U.S. biotechnology company spurned the bid as ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T21:06:23Z)

Cuban human rights leader details govt offer of freedom for more prisoners

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-04T13:49:43Z)

Hypercom rejects VeriFone $337M offer

Hypercom Corp. said Thursday its directors unanimously rejected a $337 million takeover proposal from larger rival VeriFone Systems Inc. to buy the company for $5.25 per share in cash. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Hypercom (NYSE:HYC) is a high-security ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-09-30T13:18:41Z)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; AIG, AT&T, Genzyme Decrease

Monday, October 4, 2010 Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures retreated, indicating that the Standard & Poor's 500 Index may extend its biggest weekly decline in five weeks. American International Group Inc. lost 1 percent as the insurer was said ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-04T10:14:59Z)

Prosecutors offer to read actor John Stamos' lines at sentencing in Mich. extortion case

MARQUETTE, Mich. - Actor John Stamos can't make it to federal court in Michigan's Upper Peninsula next week, but he still wants to be heard. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow them to read a statement from Stamos when two people are sentenced ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T02:53:32Z)

T-Mobile myTouch HSPA+ Android smartphone announced

Today T-Mobile officially announced the latest its myTouch branded Android smartphone. The T-Mobile myTouch is the second Android smartphone on T-Mobile USA to offer HSPA+ connectivity, and the device runs Android 2.2. The myTouch, which measures 122mm x ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-10-04T11:55:12Z)

Alligator Festival, Putumayo Festival offer up plenty of fun

Alligator Festival St. Charles Parish Westbank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, Luling. Rides, food, music and crafts, sponsored by the St. Charles Rotary Club. The festival is open 11 a.m.-9, with music by Don Rich at 1 and The Topcats at 6:45. Admission is ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-09-26T05:59:36Z)

Kirilenko May Start as Power Forward

Outsiders who debate whether the Utah Jazz will start C.J. Miles or Andrei Kirilenko at small forward might have been asking the wrong question. After the open scrimmage Saturday, the more pertinent question might be: Will Kirilenko or Paul Millsap start ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-10-04T10:14:59Z)

Jazz's Miles sprains left wrist in scrimmage; Evans shines

Utah Jazz guard C.J. Miles sprained his left wrist during the first quarter of an intersquad squad scrimmage Saturday at Energy Solutions Arena. He will be re-evaluated Monday. Miles suffered the sprain while attempting a block. He came down hard on the ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-02T21:15:55Z)

T-Mobile MyTouch: Holiday Release Date and Specs Confirmed

We knew this handset was coming, but T-Mobile has just made everything official on the new MyTouch after the handset appeared a little early on their website listing. We now know when the device will be available and what specs it will offer. As reported ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-10-04T05:50:07Z)

Rights leader: More Cuban prisoners to go free

A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During formal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

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