Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 1, 2011, 4:42 am

Novartis Eyes Consumer, Veterinary Purchases Up to $3 Billion

Gen-Probe hired Morgan Stanley to seek a buyer for the company, according to three people with knowledge of the sale. Gen-Probe has declined to comment. "The diagnostics space is a very interesting space for Novartis and for many companies," Jimenez said. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-01T11:06:47Z)

Hastings Entertainment, Inc. to Celebrate GAMETIME Throughout the Month of June

Throughout the month of June, over 150 games and accessories will be on sale. In addition to taking advantage of great sales, customers can sell their used video games and gaming consoles to any Hastings superstore and receive cash or store credit. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-01T11:35:25Z)

It's a Boy for Kim Zolciak!

The former wrote via Twitter: "@biermann71 and I are happy to announce the birth of our son today Kroy Jagger Biermann is healthy & beautiful We are so in love." Kim has two daughters from a previous relationship, but this is her first with Kroy. (Source: The Hollywood Gossip 2011-06-01T11:06:47Z)

Toyota recalls 106,000 Prius cars for steering issues

said Wednesday the latest recall affects 48,000 Prius vehicles in Japan, starting with the first Prius models that went on sale in 1997, and those manufactured through 2003. Toyota has struggled recently against image-battering over massive recalls. (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2011-06-01T10:38:09Z)

Wisconsin puppy mill law prompts fears of dogs being dumped

The law passed in 2009, giving breeders enough time to sell dogs, she said. However, breeders still can sell dogs if they notify the department at least 30 days prior to the sale. There are 500 breeders in Wisconsin, according to department estimates. (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2011-06-01T11:06:47Z)

DineEquity (DIN) Divests 66 Company-Owned Applebee's Locations

Details from the release: "The transaction is expected to result in net proceeds after taxes of approximately $49 million and reduce DineEquity's sale-leaseback related financing obligations by approximately $12 million, of which $9 million will be removed ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-01T10:52:28Z)

Objection, your honor! 'Franklin & Bash' is just dumb

Even when an upcoming episode comes up with an interesting (if also very Kelley-ish) idea — a plain woman who is convinced she was fired because she's too beautiful — the writers can't be bothered to think it through. Maybe she's delusional ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-01T11:21:06Z)

Novartis Eyes Consumer, Veterinary Purchases Up to $3 Billion, Chief Says

Gen-Probe hired Morgan Stanley to seek a buyer for the company, according to three people with knowledge of the sale. Gen-Probe has declined to comment. "The diagnostics space is a very interesting space for Novartis and for many companies," Jimenez said. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-01T11:06:47Z)

PDL BioPharma Provides Second Quarter 2011 Revenue Guidance of $128 Million

Tysabri royalties are determined at a flat rate as a percent of sales regardless of location of manufacture or sale. The sales information presented above is based on information provided by PDL's licensees in their quarterly reports to the Company as well ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-01T11:06:47Z)

Real Housewife' Kim Zolciak gives birth to boy

"[Kroy] and I are happy to announce the birth of our son today Kroy Jagger Biermann is healthy & beautiful We are so in love!" Zolciak tweeted. Biermann and Zolciak met on the set of the Bravo reality show in which she stars. She has two children from a ... (Source: AccessAtlanta 2011-06-01T10:59:38Z)

Indian navy receives MiG-29s

Russia's MiG Aircraft Corp. has delivered a flight simulator and other technical equipment to the Indian navy as part of the bargain. In March 2010, Russia and India signed another $1.5 billion contract for the purchase of 29 additional MiG-29K Fulcrum-D ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-01T11:06:47Z)

Supreme Court: Man can't sue Ashcroft for detention

In his suit, al-Kidd contended that policies put in place by Ashcroft twisted the material-witness law into a preventive-detention measure. He said he was held because he was suspected of terrorism, and not because he had information about others' crimes. (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-06-01T10:45:19Z)

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