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Deals of the Hour / September 22, 2010, 4:40 pm

Bishop Eddie Long Faces 3rd Sex Coercion Lawsuit

... lawsuit are similar to the previous civil complaints filed late Tuesday. The complaints were filed in DeKalb County State Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The Associated ... the plaintiffs were past the legal ... (Source: CBS 4 South Florida 2010-09-22T21:42:05Z)

Alinta, Lenders Remain in Talks on Debt, Financial Review Says

Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Alinta Energy Ltd. and its lending group remain in talks to find ... The lenders are considering proposals such as an asset sale, a recapitalization or a debt-for-equity swap, the newspaper ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-19T21:59:58Z)

RPT-Australia's Alinta Energy agrees deal with lenders

SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Australia's Alinta Energy ( AEJ.AX ) said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell assets into a new company owned by its lenders rather than opting for a trade sale to pay down its ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-21T00:36:15Z)

BioMed to sell 13.5M shares to fund acquisitions

Wells Fargo Securities, Raymond James & Assoc., Morgan Stanley and UBS Securities are the joint book-running managers, and Deutsche Bank Securities and KeyBanc Capital Markets are co-lead managers for the offering. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T22:39:21Z)

Alinta Energy, Nakheel, Japan Airlines, Belvedere: Bankruptcy

Alinta Energy Ltd. , an Australian electricity generator with interests in 12 operating power stations, agreed to hand over assets to lenders to cancel A$2.8 billion ($2.7 billion) of debt. Shareholders ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-22T10:43:31Z)

Bishop Eddie Long | Lawsuits are talk of Atlanta

A third lawsuit has been against Bishop Eddie Long, alleging he coerced a man to have sex with him, the plaintiff's attorney told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The third suit was filed Wednesday afternoon in ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-22T20:01:52Z)

First West Nile Virus Related Death Reported in Illinois

... mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. •When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET ... water in bird baths, (Source: WIFR 2010-09-22T18:57:27Z)

Horse Racing Capsules: California horse trainer Noble Threewit dies at 99

... AP) — Jack Kelly, a thoroughbred racing chartcaller for more than 25 years, has died after a long illness. He was 61. Kelly died early Monday at a New York hospital, The Jockey Club said. A chartcaller for ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-21T08:28:42Z)

Aretha Franklin's Son Brutally Attacked; Beaten In Detroit By 2 Men, 1 Woman

Aretha Franklin's son, Eddie Franklin, 52, is now reportedly hospitalized following an alleged attack at a Detroit gas station the other night. Franklin was reportedly attacked and beaten by 2 men and 1 ... (Source: HipHopRX.com 2010-09-22T23:22:18Z)

Aretha Franklin: Son severely beaten at Detroit gas station

DETROIT -- Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin was attacked Monday night and was undergoing surgery at a ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-09-22T19:04:36Z)

Cops Want Aretha Franklin Son Eddie Franklin To Report Beating

Police officials in Detroit, Michigan have appealed to Aretha Franklin's son to get in touch with them and report his gas station assault following the brutal beating on Monday night (20Sep10). The Queen ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-22T19:04:36Z)

Point/Counterpoint: Who will win Sunday's AFC East showdown?

however it was their grin-it-out hard nose football that beat that very same Cincinnati team twice in a row last season. New York ... are certainly going to bring their A-game under Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick, (Source: UC Daily Campus 2010-09-16T05:14:12Z)

VEITCH: Dutrow mastering the layoff

... Jack Kelly, one of the finest men in the press box, died on Monday at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City after a long illness. He was 61 years old and had been a chartcaller for Equibase ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-09-22T17:53:01Z)

Hang Seng Index pulled higher by property shares

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong shares climbed into a fourth ... The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% to 22,113.79. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index underperformed, rising 0.4% to 12,236.41, in the absence of cues ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-22T02:36:46Z)

Hong Kong Stocks Advance; Developers Lead Gains, Belle Surges

2010 Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks ... The Hang Seng Index rose 0.8 percent to 22,188.13 as of 2:59 p.m. local time, extending its three-day, 1.4 percent gain. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index of so ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T08:27:31Z)

BioMed Realty Trust begins 13.5 million share sale; to help cover acquisitions ...

Wells Fargo Securities, Raymond James & Assoc., Morgan Stanley and UBS Securities are the joint book-running managers, and Deutsche Bank Securities and KeyBanc Capital Markets are co-lead managers for the offering. (Source: WHO-TV 2010-09-22T22:17:53Z)

Two Phila. papers to go up for sale again

The expedited re-sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is now set ... Philadelphia business mogul Raymond Perelman -- who, along with his son, Revlon Chairman Ronald Perelman, helped push the ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-15T07:09:55Z)

2010 NFL Week 3 49ers vs. Chiefs Preview, Odds & Matchup Report

A combined 10-38 record the past three years - and two straight last-place finishes in the AFC West - along with an ... The Niners had a good chance to knock off the defending Super Bowl champion Monday night but ... (Source: The Spread 2010-09-22T21:49:15Z)

Lennon, Ono Photograph From 1980 Is For Sale

A photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shortly before the former Beatles was murdered is now up for auction. The Associated Press reported that a photo of the couple ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Possible Encephalitis Cases Investigated

... sleeves and long pants and use DEET, especially in heavily wooded areas. Mosquitoes don't need much water to breed. Be sure to frequently pour out any standing water in places such as flower pots, bird baths, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T21:43:16Z)

HK shares end down on China Mobile sale

HONG KONG, Sept. 8 (Xinhua ... The blue-chip Hang Seng Index fell 312.93 points, or 1.46 percent, to 21,088.86 after trading between 21,066.69 and 21,214. 81. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index of locally-listed ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-08T11:21:36Z)

John Lennon Time Capsule Planned for His Hometown University

With the co-operation of Yoko Ono Lennon, the three time capsules will each include; John Lennon's entire body of post-Beatles recordings, newly restored art prints of his LP artwork, rare memorabilia, a newly ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-09-22T06:47:18Z)

Philly newspapers set for 2nd auction next week

The expedited re-sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is now set ... Philadelphia business mogul Raymond Perelman -- who, along with his son, Revlon Chairman Ronald Perelman, helped push the ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-14T21:01:28Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Denies Sexual Abuse as Plaintiffs' Lawyer Promises More Evidence

Although the allegations against New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Eddie Long appear damning, some church members refuse ... According to separate lawsuits filed by Robinson and Flagg in DeKalb County, (Source: ABC News 2010-09-22T20:30:30Z)

Verisk Analytics Commences Public Offering Of 19.03 Mln Shares - Quick Facts

... offering. The company said that its board and management will sell the remaining about 2.26 million shares. In addition, the underwriters ... joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Wells Fargo ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-22T20:51:59Z)

Long-time chartcaller Kelly dies at 61

Jack Kelly, a field supervisor for Equibase Co. who managed the compilation of charts ... Nancy Kelly is the vice president of development for Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and executive director of The ... (Source: Thoroughbred Times 2010-09-20T15:25:04Z)

How long will Jones watch Cowboys struggle?

Should they lose again Sunday and sink to 0-3 in a season the Super Bowl will be played at the sparkling ... Bum Phillips) and we'd just been to the AFC championship game two years in a row. We lost a playoff game ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

West Nile Virus Still a Threat

... mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. •When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET ... water in bird baths, (Source: WIFR 2010-09-21T22:47:42Z)

Philly newspapers set for auction

The expedited re-sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is now set ... Philadelphia business mogul Raymond Perelman — who, along with his son, Revlon Chairman Ronald Perelman, helped push the ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-15T04:32:26Z)

John Lennon's Sons End Long-Running Family Feud

John Lennon 's son Julian Lennon has ended his long-running family feud with half-brother Sean Lennon and his former step-mother Yoko Ono, insisting ... harbored no hard feelings against The Beatles legend's other ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-09-21T06:48:29Z)

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