Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2011, 12:46 pm

Plot registration may cost more

The rate is being revised to levy proportional stamp duty for sale and purchase of plots on market rates ... then stamp duty will be levied on the rate on which the deal is signed. (Source: Hindustan Times 2011-06-12T18:31:52Z)

Russian fugitive buys 20 percent of Israeli daily

The deal leaves the paper's founding Schocken family with a 60 percent share. Germany's DuMont Schauberg publishing company holds the remaining equity. Haaretz said Sunday that the cash injection would let it invest in unspecified "new technological opportunities." (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-12T06:28:53Z)

Bid to block Toronto exchange merger gathers steam

"The participation of Desjardins, Dundee, GMP and Manulife is another clear indication that our offer for TMX Group is superior to the LSE takeover plan, and that our vision for an integrated exchange provides a better way forward for Canada's capital ... (Source: France 24 2011-06-12T18:53:21Z)

U.S. troops leaving Saddam's palaces in Iraq

Saddam was thinking "Versailles," but the materials he bought were more half-price sale at Home Depot. At Al Faw the banisters are gypsum, not marble. The Arabic script on the walls looks like gold but it is really brass. The largest building in the ... (Source: Marine Corp Times 2011-06-12T19:07:40Z)

U.S. may waive some education mandates for states

Duncan did not offer specifics on potential reforms. But he said he was interested in an increased emphasis on student improvement on standardized test scores, among other things. The administration has also advocated for districts to use student ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-12T19:36:18Z)

Maple Group adds four new partners to TMX bid

TORONTO (Reuters) - Four more financial institutions have joined Maple Group Acquisition Corp's plan to mount a hostile bid for the TMX Group (Toronto: X.TO - News ) and top a friendly offer from the ... vote on the TMX-LSE deal on June 30. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-12T19:14:49Z)

Montana man builds 30 years of quadriplegic gaming

Factory construction of the controller would be cost prohibitive, over $1000 each, he said. Other products don't offer near the same functionality and they come at a much higher price. There looks to be no comparable substitute available in the near future. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-12T19:21:59Z)

Edwards hampered by valve issue

"It is just one of those things. Sometimes things break. The good news is that we haven't had to deal with this very much with this FR9 engine. (Engine builder) Doug Yates and those guys have done such a good job with this engine that I don't end up ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-12T19:14:49Z)

Tea party advocate makes run for control of GOP

The 2012 election cycle is a big one. Both parties are already putting a great deal of effort into the Rehberg-Tester matchup. Rehberg will rally the GOP faithful to his campaign to help volunteer, such as by taking a role on a phone bank fundraising ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2011-06-12T19:14:49Z)

Brasil Foods Willing to Sell 15% of Capacity, Folha Reports

Carlos Ragazzo, one of five antitrust commissioners who will decide on the matter, recommended the agency block the deal last week. Officials at Brasil Foods weren't immediately available for comment when contacted by Bloomberg News. To contact the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-12T18:53:21Z)

NR Agarwal Industries appears to be an undervalued paper company

It could get re-rated in line with other paper firms following the AP Paper deal. NRAL is the largest producer of coated duplex board in the western region and is second only to ITC in India. Almost all leading FMCG and pharma companies are its clients. (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-12T19:36:18Z)

Shedd Offers Free Admission

Your free ticket will only get you into the Shedd's original galleries, but there's a discount for the Shedd Pass, which will get you into the rest of the aquarium for $20.95 for grown-ups, $13.95 for kids. You'll still need to buy a $3 or $4 ticket to see ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2011-06-12T18:53:21Z)

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