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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 3:40 am

BMY, ZGEN Deal Nears Conclusion

The impending acquisition of biotechnology firm, ZymoGenetics, Inc. ( ZGEN - Snapshot Report ) by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. ( BMY - Analyst Report ) cleared a hurdle with the latter announcing that the mandatory Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for its ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-29T19:32:06Z)

Gwinnett Co. Chairman Bannister resigns

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charles Bannister resigned Friday. His resignation came the same day he was expected to appear in front of a grand jury that had been investigating county land deals. Earlier this year, Bannister was arrested ... (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle 2010-10-08T18:17:00Z)

Culver: Demand details of Branstad's 15% cut

Iowa voters should demand that Republican Terry Branstad reveal before Nov. 2 how he would cut 15 percent from the state budget, as he has pledged to do if he is elected governor, Gov. Chet Culver said Friday. "It's likely to cost him the election if he ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-09T21:36:14Z)

Kurds: Deal closer on settling Iraq's political limbo

BAGHDAD - Iraqi political leaders took a step closer Friday to unsnarling the nation's seven-month political gridlock, according to a Kurdish negotiator who cited a tentative deal that would keep Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power. The possible ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

REEL DEAL: When it comes to movie monsters, let the right ones in

Halloween doesn't officially show up on the calendar until Oct. 31, though some fright fanatics like to celebrate it all month long. Hollywood's no different – rolling out monster and slasher flicks one after another, showering the October box office ... (Source: Independent 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

Vettel wins Japanese GP, moves closer to F1 standings lead

SUZUKA, Japan -- Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel edged out teammate Mark Webber on Sunday to win the Japanese Grand Prix and move closer to the Formula One championship lead. Vettel started from pole position at the Suzuka circuit and led for most of the race ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T08:06:10Z)

Adobe Pare Gains as Speculation Over Microsoft Takeover Ebbs

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Adobe Systems Inc. shares gave up part of yesterday's surge as speculation diminished that the company may be bought by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T16:58:15Z)

Coalition deal floated in Iraq

Officials from the Sunni-backed slate that won the most votes in Iraq's parliamentary election said that they might support letting Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki keep his job if their top candidate is sworn in as president with expanded powers ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T00:33:58Z)

Adobe's stock drops as Microsoft deal speculation ebbs

Adobe Systems shares Friday gave up part of Thursday's surge as speculation dimmmed that the company may be bought by Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to discuss closer collaboration, The New York Times ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Sunni, Shiite groups in Iraq closer to agreement on new government

That new authority would broaden the presidency's mostly ceremonial role to include foreign policy, defense and energy sectors, said a senior official inside the largely Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc. The deal would stop Iraqiya's planned boycott of a Maliki ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-05T03:11:27Z)

Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have new faces, goalie as defense begins

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks will begin the defense of their first Stanley Cup championship since 1961 with a host of new faces. General manager Stan Bowman shed players to keep the payroll under the NHL's $59.4 million salary cap. Among them were ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-06T20:49:41Z)

Biz Break: Tech 'frenemies': Adobe vs. Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft

Today: Would Microsoft buy Adobe? "No comment," Steve Ballmer says. Plus: U.S. jobs report. BofA suspends foreclosure sales in all 50 states. The Dow climbs above 11,000. Adobe stock slides back Adobe Systems stock gave back some of yesterday's gain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Bristol-Myers Almost Ready to Seal the Deal, Complete Takeover of ZymoGenetics

ZymoGenetics, one of the driving forces of Seattle biotech the past 30 years, is about to become a thing of the past. The pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb is putting the finishing touches on its acquisition of the Seattle-based biotech company ... (Source: Xconomy 2010-10-08T14:13:37Z)

Grammy Winner Solomon Burke Dies At 70 Reports Amsterdam Schipol Airport

Famed soul singer Solomon Burke died at Amsterdam Schipol Airport on Sunday. The cause of death was reported as "not immediately clear," but was reported to have passed away at the age of 70, on a flight coming from Los Angeles and arriving in Amsterdam ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-10T09:39:14Z)

AFSCME deal still $90 million short of savings goals

The agreement between Illinois state government and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees guaranteeing the union no layoffs through June 30, 2012, sets a goal of saving $100 million, but specifies just $10 million in immediate ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-10-08T01:13:22Z)

Grand jury calls Gwinnett chief, commissioner in land deal probe

Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister and Commissioner Kevin Kenerly will appear Friday before the special-purpose grand jury that is investigating questionable park land deals in the county, according to a local television report. Fox-5 ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-06T17:36:25Z)

Soul singer Solomon Burke dies at 70

AMSTERDAM — Soul singer Solomon Burke , who wrote "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" and recorded the hit "Cry To Me" used in the movie "Dirty Dancing," has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70. Airport police spokesman Robert van Kapel ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-10T10:07:52Z)

NHL Live|Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Live Strea

Welcome to this site for watching live Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Live NHL live match in online TV.You can watch live streaming Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Live NHL live match live online TV. You may know that Chicago Blackhawks ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-08T02:39:16Z)

Chloe Moretz Hopes Vampire Character Is A Halloween Hit

Teenage movie star Chloe Moretz is hoping her new vampire movie " Let Me In " takes off in Hollywood because she'd like her character's costume to become a must-have Halloween outfit. The "Kick-Ass" star is planning to trick or treat as Natalie Portman's ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-10-09T16:57:04Z)

Bristol-Myers Almost Ready to Seal the Deal With ZymoGenetics

ZymoGenetics (Nasdaq: ZGEN ) , one of the driving forces of Seattle biotech the past 30 years, is about to become a thing of the past. The pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY ) is putting the finishing touches on its acquisition of the ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-10-08T16:22:28Z)

Protests at UC building opening yield 13 arrests

Thirteen protesters were arrested Friday during the opening of a new $18 million UC Berkeley building housing a center to fight global poverty. The opening drew former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose speeches ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T15:16:51Z)

Bannister Resigns as Gwinnett Chairman

LAWRENCEVILLE (AP) Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister has resigned amid an investigation of county land purchases. A grand jury is looking at the purchases, and Bannister announced his resignation Friday morning outside the room where ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-10-09T08:57:28Z)

Vettel puts Red Bull on dominating pole for Suzuka, Kubica fourth fastest

Sebastian Vettel won pole for the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix in a dominating way, posting the fastest time halfway through the final session and shaving more time off at the end. It was a qualifying session of will-they, won't-they? as rain pelted the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-10T10:22:11Z)

US trade envoy: American firms cannot wait on Iraq

American companies cannot afford to wait to go after business deals in Iraq until there is "nice, neat order," a senior U.S. trade official said Wednesday, warning they could lose ground to bolder international competitors. "We believe that American ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T18:12:13Z)

Chloe Moretz Wishes Her Vampire Character in 'Let Me In' Will Become Halloween Hit

The teenage movie star hopes her character's costume in her new movie becomes a must-have Halloween outfit because 'it's a pretty grungy look.' She says, "I hope people dress up like my character for Halloween; it's a pretty grungy look. They're gonna be ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-10-09T06:34:18Z)

U.S. Soul Singer Solomon Burke Dies at 70

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. soul singer Solomon Burke, a Grammy winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died on Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, according to media reports. Burke, 70, died after arriving on a flight from Los Angeles ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-10T10:29:20Z)

Grand Prix Redux: Vettel wins an attrition-strewn Japanese Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel won the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix hours after winning pole during the delayed qualifying, holding off teammate Mark Webber and the rest of the championship contenders, with Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, and Lewis Hamilton rounding out the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-10T10:29:20Z)

NHL: Avalanche edges Blackhawks 4-3 in opener

The Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup defense got off to a bumpy start as Paul Stastny scored two goals, including the winner 3:40 into overtime, to lift the host Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 victory over Chicago on Thursday. Chris Stewart and Matt Duchene ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T05:59:42Z)

Iraq's PM calls for talks with political rivals

BAGHDAD: Iraq's prime minister on Saturday urged all rival parties to join in political talks and show the "flexiblity and realism" to make concessions toward ending the country's seven-month government impasse. The appeal by Nuri Al-Maliki — who ... (Source: Saudi Gazette 2010-10-10T01:53:56Z)

Iraq Prime Minister Calls for All Rival Parties to Talk, Be Flexible

BAGHDAD | Iraq's prime minister Saturday urged all rival parties to join in political talks and show the "flexiblity and realism" to make concessions toward ending the country's seven-month government impasse. The appeal by Nouri al-Maliki - who appears ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-09T22:04:52Z)

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