Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 2:40 pm

City of Beaumont, Morongo Band of Mission Indians strike deal on water storage

... while giving the city of Beaumont the ability to purchase the water if it's needed. "We are looking for other resources to supplement our water supply and this is one of them," said Mayor Brian De Forge. The ... (Source: Redlands Daily Facts 2010-09-23T07:57:42Z)

Mark Zuckerberg giving $100M to Newark Public Schools

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will donate $100 million to the Newark Public ... According to San Jose Mercury News , the Democratic Mayor of Newark Cory Booker will be part of the announcement on Oprah, along with ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-23T16:40:15Z)

Japan's Sharp strikes USD305m cash deal to buy US Recurrent Energy

Japan's Sharp strikes USD305m cash deal to buy US Recurrent Energy ... Recurrent Energy will continue to be run by its current CEO, Arno Harris, and the ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-22T06:47:18Z)

Big nations discuss climate change

... special climate envoy Todd Stern said of the 17-nation session. But "no one is expecting or anticipating in any way a legal treaty to be done at Cancun this ... a non-binding "Copenhagen Accord," under ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

Shooter faces 10 years in Pacman Jones melee

... man has pleaded no contest to attempted murder with a weapon in a strip club melee involving NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones. A spokeswoman for the Clark County district attorney's office said Arvin Kenti Edwards ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-22T18:00:11Z)

P&G extends Patriots stadium name deal to 2031

P&G, whose other brands include Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, obtained the Boston-based shaver maker Gillette Co. in 2005 for $57 billion. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T17:24:23Z)

Sharp Buys Solar Developer Recurrent Energy for $305M

Arno Harris, said his deal with Sharp is much different than the First Solar/Optisolar deal. For example, the San Francisco-based Recurrent Energy will retain its name and executives and staff, said Harris during a ... (Source: Gigaom.com 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

Russia's Putin says he wants peaceful division of Arctic

... Russian officials say they also expect the United Nations to approve Russia's "scientifically ... An Arctic strategy document signed by President Dmitry Medvedev in 2008 declared that the polar region will ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-23T21:05:07Z)

Ky. man found guilty in Tenn. officer shooting

escape from the Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, Miss., in June 2009 while the prisoner was at a doctor's appointment. Prosecutors said the pair were fleeing to Louisville when police Sgt. Mark Chesnut ... (Source: Kingsport Times-News 2010-09-23T08:33:29Z)

Sharp To Acquire Recurrent Energy

Recurrent Energy will retain its name, operating as a subsidiary of Sharp. Arno Harris, CEO of Recurrent Energy, will retain his title and continue to lead the company following the acquisition. Recurrent Energy's ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-23T08:26:20Z)

Big powers talk climate, no grand deal sighted

... special climate envoy Todd Stern said of the 17-nation session. But "no one is expecting or anticipating in any way a legal treaty to be done at Cancun this ... than a nonbinding "Copenhagen Accord," under which ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-21T19:34:25Z)

Clashes erupt in East Jerusalem

clashes erupted in East Jerusalem on Wednesday after a private Israeli security guard, working for Jewish residents of an Arab-dominated area, shot a Palestinian man to death during an altercation. Hours later, (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-23T16:40:15Z)

Hellman & Friedman Capital Snags Internet Brands For $640 Million (INET)

9/20/2010-Internet Brands ( NASDAQ:INET ) agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VI in a deal valued at approximately $640 million. According to details of the transaction, INET ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-09-20T15:25:04Z)

Beaumont passes recycling requirements

The ordinances were meant to bring Beaumont into compliance with state law. "We need to recycle," Mayor Brian De Forge said. "Eventually, our Earth is going to wear out." Commercial facilities are now required to use ... (Source: San Bernardino County Sun 2010-09-23T00:19:34Z)

Man in 2007 Pacman melee enters plea

LAS VEGAS -- A man has pleaded ... Arvin Kenti Edwards entered the plea Tuesday as part of a plea deal in the 2007 shooting that left a club employee paralyzed and two other people wounded, the Clark County district ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

Iran regrets Russia's decision to cancel arms deal

The Kremlin announced Wednesday that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cancelled a planned arms deal with Iran because of the United Nations Security Council sanctions against the country. The presidential decree ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-23T20:29:19Z)

Little headway in latest talks on climate deal

... special climate envoy Todd Stern said of the 17-nation session. But, "No one is expecting or anticipating in any way a legal treaty to be done at Cancun this ... than the nonbinding Copenhagen Accord, (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-22T11:12:09Z)

Shooter enters plea after 'Pacman' Jones melee

A man has pleaded no ... Arvin Kenti Edwards entered the plea Tuesday as part of a plea deal in the 2007 shooting that left a club employee paralyzed and two other people wounded, the Clark County district attorney's ... (Source: Corvallis Gazette-Times 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

Iran criticizes Russia over S-300 missile deal ban

... Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a decree on the ban ... Russia has said United Nations sanctions would prevent it from delivering the S-300s to Iran. The S-300 is capable of shooting down aircraft and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T12:58:21Z)

Internet Brands To Be Taken Private By Hellman & Friedman Capital In $640 Mln Deal - Update

... Internet Brands, Inc. (INET: News ) said Monday it agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private equity investment firm Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VI, L.P. for about $640 million. The transaction ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-20T13:16:13Z)

Ky. man found guilty in Nashville officer shooting

escape from the Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, Miss., in June of 2009 while the prisoner was at a doctor's appointment. Prosecutors said the pair were fleeing to Louisville when police Sgt. Mark Chesnut ... (Source: WVLT 2010-09-22T17:45:52Z)

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg giving $100M to Newark, N.J., schools

TRENTON, N.J. -- Schools in New Jersey's largest city are poised to receive $100 million from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Republican Gov. Chris Christie and ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

JERUSALEM (AP) — Days ahead of a crucial peacemaking session, Israel's prime minister touched a raw nerve with the Palestinians on Sunday by demanding they recognize Israel as a Jewish state ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

Ky. man found guilty in officer shooting

escape from the Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, Miss., in June of 2009 while the prisoner was at a doctor's appointment. Prosecutors said the pair were fleeing to Louisville when police Sgt. Mark Chesnut ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-20T23:53:18Z)

Israeli police move into Jerusalem mosque compound

Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 | 12:12 a.m. Israeli police forces have stormed a disputed Jerusalem holy site to stop Palestinian rioters from throwing stones at Jewish worshippers. Police on Wednesday briefly ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-23T07:14:45Z)

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of Internet Brands, Inc.

... Internet Brands, Inc. ("Internet Brands" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:INET) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Hellman ... stock they own in a transaction valued at ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-22T19:47:33Z)

Beaumont unanimously passes new recycling requirements

The ordinances were meant to bring Beaumont into compliance with state law. "We need to recycle," said Mayor Brian De Forge "Eventually, our Earth is going to wear out." Commercial facilities are now required to use ... (Source: Redlands Daily Facts 2010-09-23T07:57:42Z)

P&G extends stadium deal to 2031

The Boston-based Gillette Co. signed a 15-year deal for naming rights in August 2002, in time for the Patriots' first regular season home game. P&G, whose other brands include Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, (Source: Times-Argus 2010-09-23T07:57:42Z)

Procter & Gamble extends Gillette Stadium rights through 2031 NFL season

The Boston-based Gillette Co. signed a 15-year deal for naming rights in August 2002, in time for the Patriots' first regular season home game. P&G, whose other brands include Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-22T18:35:58Z)

Newark, NJ schools to receive $100 million from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Schools in New Jersey's largest city are poised to receive $100 million from the founder of Facebook. Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Republican Gov. Chris Christie and Facebook ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-23T14:52:53Z)

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