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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 12:41 pm

Pfizer's $3.6 Billion Deal for King Boosts Pain Drug Focus

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc.'s $3.6 billion purchase of King Pharmaceuticals Inc. adds abuse-resistant narcotics to help the drugmaker expand its share of the $22 billion market for painkillers. Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, will pay $14 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T17:00:40Z)

Israel deputy PM: Cabinet officials doubt there can be peace deal with Palestinians soon

JERUSALEM - An Israeli deputy prime minister says members of the Cabinet's decision-making circle doubt a peace deal with the Palestinians can be reached in the near future. Moshe Yaalon's remarks appear contrary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T08:32:26Z)

TE Lewis scores 2 in Jaguars 36-26 win over Bills

O RCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Once David Garrard cleaned up his mistakes, the quarterback led the Jacksonville Jaguars [ team stats ] to a comeback 36-26 win Sunday over the Buffalo Bills , who at 0-5 are off to their worst start in 25 years. Tight end Marcedes ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-10T20:44:57Z)

Jaguars 36, Bills 26

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Tight end Marcedes Lewis caught two touchdowns passes as the Jacksonville Jaguars rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the winless Buffalo Bills 36-26 on Sunday. David Garrard shook off an interception and a lost fumble to throw ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Bruins officially sign McGrattan to one-year deal

PRAGUE – Brian McGrattan agreed to contract terms with the Bruins on a one-year, two-way deal, four days ago but he officially signed with the Black and Gold on Monday. McGrattan wasn't able to take part in either of the weekend's Premiere games ... (Source: NECN 2010-10-12T00:47:09Z)

Lions Gate offers to combine with MGM

Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both studios. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday it has sent a proposal for a combination with financially troubled ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T17:57:56Z)

INTERVIEW-Coke CEO sees deal lifting all bottlers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - After months of preparing for a smooth integration of its North American bottler acquisition, Coca-Cola Co can begin talks with independent bottlers about how they can all benefit from the deal that will help change how most soft ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-03T19:55:59Z)

North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The next leader of North Korea from the only ruling family the isolated nation has ever known made his public debut Sunday, clapping and smiling as tanks and rocket launchers rolled past in what was said to be the largest military ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

UPDATE 4-Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

NEW YORK, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp ( LGF.N ) has proposed merging with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a deal that would combine two studios that have thrilled audiences with hits including "Mad Men" and "James Bond," but also face a full ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T17:07:50Z)

Coke CEO Sees Deal Lifting All Bottlers

The world's largest soft-drink maker closed on the purchase Sunday of the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises. The deal gives Coke direct control over about 90 percent of its North American sales volume. Like PepsiCo Inc, which did a similar ... (Source: FLEXNEWS 2010-10-04T07:23:11Z)

Israel offers deal with conditions

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said for the first time that he would extend the settlement restrictions in the West Bank - if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish national homeland. The idea, while innocuous to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-12T06:59:22Z)

Hobbs writes book about childhood in Kinston which includes love of Mountain Dew

NEW BERN — Everyone has childhood memories of their best friend and the neighbors across the street or down the block. Alden Hobbs Jr. took his recollections to a new level, writing a book about it. "Mountain Dew, Minges and Me" is an alliteration to ... (Source: ENC Today 2010-10-12T04:07:34Z)

China's CNOOC to buy 2.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas from France's GDP Suez

SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese offshore oil and gas company CNOOC agreed Saturday to buy 2.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas from French utility GDF Suez SA. The deal, signed in Shanghai with CNOOC's wholly owned CNOOC Gas and Power Group, calls for ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-09T10:16:12Z)

King Won't Be Pfizer's Last Deal

Pfizer's $68 billion purchase of Wyeth last year seemed like the king of all pharmaceutical deals, but it wasn't enough to crown the company's struggle to offset looming patent expirations for top-selling drugs like cholesterol pill Lipitor.  That ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T17:00:40Z)

Bruins reportedly cut deal with heavyweight winger Brian McGrattan

Looking for a counterpunch to New York Rangers pugilist Derek Boogaard and other dreadnaughts in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Bruins have agreed to contract terms with Brian McGrattan, according to reports from Boston. The accord, reported by CSNNE ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-09T21:57:43Z)

Pfizer to buy King Pharmaceuticals

NEW YORK – Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday it will buy a company specializing in pain drugs in a $3.6 billion deal meant to shore up the portfolio of the world's largest drug company. The deal to by King Pharmaceutical Inc. is Pfizer's largest since it ... (Source: Journal Record 2010-10-12T18:55:12Z)

North Korean official confirms Kim Jong Un as leader

P YONGYANG, North Korea — A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's youngest son will succeed him as the next leader of the reclusive communist nation. In the first public confirmation of the succession plan ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T08:35:59Z)

The Jewish Problem With Obama: Part Five of Five

Part four of a five part series. Part one . "The majority of today's American Jews don't see themselves as outsiders or victims anymore," says Binyamin Jolkovsky, the publisher and editor of the widely read Internet magazine JewishWorldReview.com "That's ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-12T17:50:47Z)

Kuwaiti leader signs deals with Algeria during North African tour

Algiers - Kuwaiti Emir Sabah al-Jaber al-Sabah signed seven agreements to enhance cooperation with Algeria on Tuesday, part of a larger North African tour. In a meeting with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the two leaders agreed to cooperate in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-12T17:22:09Z)

Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp has proposed merging with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a deal that would combine two studios that have thrilled audiences with hits including "Mad Men" and "James Bond," but also face a full cast of challenges ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T17:14:59Z)

New deal establishes Nike as league's official uniform provider

CHICAGO -- Nike will become the NFL's official uniform provider in 2012 as part of an agreement involving the league and seven apparel partners. Don't miss any of the action with NFL Audio Pass , which gives you access to every game's radio calls. Find out ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-12T18:48:03Z)

McGrattan scores $515K payday

Brian McGrattan, who finalized his one-year contract yesterday, has signed a two-way deal. McGrattan will earn $515,000 with the Bruins, and $105,000 in Providence. The tough guy is currently one of two spare forwards still up with the big club. McGrattan ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-12T12:57:17Z)

New Era lands NFL cap deal

Buffalo-based New Era Cap Co. -- already the official supplier of caps for Major League Baseball -- will be adding the National Football League to its customer base in 2012. The NFL announced the deal Tuesday afternoon. New Era will replace Reebok as the ... (Source: Buffalo Business First 2010-10-12T18:05:06Z)

North Korean official confirms Kim Jong Un in line to lead nation after father

PYONGYANG , North Korea (AP) — A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il 's youngest son will succeed him as the next leader of the reclusive communist nation. In the first public confirmation of the succession ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-08T11:57:36Z)

China's CNOOC tests U.S. with Chesapeake shale deal

HONG KONG/NEW YORK (Reuters) - China's top offshore oil producer, CNOOC Ltd ( 0883.HK ), agreed to pay $1.1 billion for a stake in a U.S. shale oil and gas field, testing the U.S. political climate for the first time since its 2005 failed bid for Unocal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T15:14:29Z)

Algeria signs 6 Russia deals during Medvedev visit

ALGIERS, Algeria -- Algeria and Russia signed six deals Wednesday in sectors including energy and transportation during a visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The Russian leader, accompanied by a delegation that included Russian business leaders ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-06T21:18:19Z)

NFL, Nike Stitch Apparel Deal

The NFL said it will split its apparel licensing rights among seven companies starting in April 2012 as it granted Nike Inc. highly-coveted on-field apparel rights. Watchers say the NFL's move to split the licenses among several companies will help boost ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T18:26:34Z)

Algeria strikes 6 accords with Russia during visit by President Medvedev

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria and Russia signed six deals Wednesday in sectors including energy and transportation during a visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev . The Russian leader, accompanied by a delegation that included Russian business ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-06T21:04:00Z)

TE Marcedes Lewis scores 2 in leading Jaguars to 36-26 victory over winless Buffalo Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Once David Garrard cleaned up his mistakes, the quarterback led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a comeback 36-26 win Sunday over the Buffalo Bills, who at 0-5 are off to their worst start in 25 years. Tight end Marcedes Lewis caught a pair ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T20:52:06Z)

FDI with Chinese Characteristics

Consistent with so much about China's thrust on to the global stage over the past decade, its outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) has grown far faster than OFDI from other transitional economies. Chinese OFDI is largely politically driven, aimed at ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-12T19:02:22Z)

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