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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)

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