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Deals of the Hour / October 13, 2010, 3:41 am

Steroid Stocks: SteroidStocks.com Says: (OTCBB:LYRI) - (OTCBB:TOMZ) - (OTCBB:APGA ...

Oct 13, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- SteroidStocks.com Says: (OTCBB:LYRI) Lyris, Inc. (OTCBB:TOMZ) TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. and (OTCBB:APGA) American Paramount Gold Corp. , are on STEROIDS! SteroidStocks.com invites all investors to sign up ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-13T08:38:24Z)

NFL owners optimistic about CBA

Chicago — For now, optimism is the approach for NFL owners in negotiations with the players on a new collective bargaining agreement. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Tuesday it's a realistic goal to reach a new CBA before the end of the ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-13T05:53:46Z)

Wal Mart to sell Apple's iPad Beginning Friday - Will they discount the Tablet?

Get ready for the Apple iPad's arrival at Wal-Mart Friday, as the world's largest retailer will trail behind and become the fourth chain to carry the computer tablet in their stores. Wal-Mart fell just behind its biggest competitors on the iPad trend, as ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-12T19:59:38Z)

CellCyte, Hutchinson cancer center ink deal

CellCyte Genetics Corp. said it's signed a deal with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle to study whether CellCyte's technology can improve laboratory productivity. Bellevue-based CellCyte is developing "CCG-E45 Culture Chamber ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

Borderlands Game of the Year Edition for Xbox 360 and PS3

2K Games and Gearbox Software today announced that the extravasplosive video game gun-fest - Borderlands Game of the Year edition - is now available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 $59.99, and for Windows PC for $49.99. The Borderlands Game of the Year ... (Source: DailyGame.net 2010-10-12T21:18:22Z)

FCC to offer rules aimed at cell phone 'bill shock'

WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission will propose rules Thursday requiring mobile phone companies to alert customers by voice or text message when they have reached monthly usage limits and are about to incur extra charges, the commission's ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-13T05:17:58Z)

Apple iPad now available at Wal-Mart

Apple's iPad will be on sale in Wal-Mart Stores from the end of this week. Wal-Mart said the iPad will be available in hundreds of its stores in the US to start, expanding to more than 2,300 outlets by mid-November. Wal-Mart rivals Best Buy and Target are ... (Source: IT Pro 2010-10-13T10:18:37Z)

Drug giant Pfizer to swallow King Pharmaceutical

NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that 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 buy King Pharmaceutical Inc. is Pfizer's largest since it ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-13T06:58:11Z)

Lions Gate Suggests Merger With MGM

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has made a merger offer with ailing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and disclosed the move has the backing of Lions Gate's three biggest shareholders. The largest is Carl Icahn, who has been pushing for such a deal since at least ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T23:27:13Z)

Israel PM's freeze offer slammed as ploy to stall talks

JERUSALEM (AFP) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's offer of a freeze on settlement building in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish identity was widely seen on Tuesday as a ploy to complicate US-backed peace efforts. A day earlier ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-12T20:21:06Z)

Optimism over a new CBA with players being reached is the theme at NFL owners meetings

CHICAGO (AP) — The next time NFL owners meet about the labor situation, some of them believe a new deal with the players might be reached. A meeting has been scheduled for December in Dallas, and several owners expressed their optimism on Tuesday that ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-13T10:11:28Z)

FCC wants rate warnings for cell users

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission will propose rules tomorrow requiring mobile phone companies to alert customers by voice or text message when they have reached monthly usage limits and are about to incur extra charges, the commission ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-13T09:14:12Z)

NFL owners show optimism about reaching a new CBA

The next time NFL owners meet about the labor situation, some of them believe a new deal with the players might be reached. A meeting has been scheduled for December in Dallas, and several owners expressed their optimism on Tuesday that labor peace, not ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-13T08:31:15Z)

Borderlands™ Game of the Year Edition Detonates at Retail Stores Across North America

"Borderlands Game of the Year Edition is the perfect way for you to experience everything that last year's surprise hit had to offer and more" Duke Nukem Forever will officially make its eagerly anticipated debut for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-12T05:54:57Z)

Standard Chartered to raise $5.2B in rights issue

British bank Standard Chartered PLC surprised the market on Wednesday by asking its shareholders for nearly 3.3 billion pounds ($5.2 billion) in a rights issue to satisfy tighter international capital requirements. The company said it needs to be sure it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T10:04:18Z)

Seahawks trade WR Deion Branch to Patriots

The New England Patriots acquired WR Deion Branch from the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, less than a week after trading away Randy Moss . The deal brings Branch back to New England, where he played from 2002-2005 and won two Super Bowls. Branch has played ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-12T06:30:44Z)

Standard Chartered In GBP3.26 Billion Rights Issue

Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) said Wednesday that it plans to raise about GBP3.26 billion in a rights issue to boost its capital position as new global capital rules take effect. The U.K.-based but Asia-focused bank plans to offer one share for every ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-13T08:52:43Z)

Seahawks WR Deion Branch traded to New England

Branch, the former Super Bowl MVP wide receiver with the Patriots, was traded Monday night from the Seattle Seahawks to New England. The Seahawks confirmed the trade late Monday night. ESPN.com first reported the deal and that Seattle would be recei ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T02:41:41Z)

Standard Chartered Plans 3.3 Billion-Pound Share Sale

(Adds Deutsche Bank rights offering in third paragraph.) Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Chartered Plc plans to raise about 3.3 billion pounds ($5.2 billion) in a rights offer, as banking regulators debate whether to force large lenders to hold more ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T06:22:24Z)

Israel, Palestinian Peace Deal Possible Within Year, U.S. Says

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Palestinians can still reach a peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending a moratorium on Israeli settlements, a U.S. official said. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time," State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T01:36:04Z)

SOKO Fitness & Spa Group Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2011 Financial Results

HARBIN, China , Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SOKO Fitness & Spa Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOKF) ("SOKO"), an operator of fitness centers and beauty salons and spas in Northeast China as well as suburban Beijing , today announced its ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-13T09:57:09Z)

Fantasy Football Trades: New England Patriots Acquire WR Deion Branch from Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks for a draft pick. The deal comes on the heels of the Pats trading WR Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings last week. Branch will practice with the team tomorrow and be ready to play this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Analysis: I like the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

Pfizer to buy King Pharmaceuticals for $3.6B

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 buy King Pharmaceutical Inc. is Pfizer's largest since it bought ... (Source: Mercury 2010-10-13T10:18:37Z)

Analysts say Pfizer plan to acquire King Pharmaceuticals a good deal

Pfizer Inc. intends to acquire Tennessee-based King Pharmaceuticals for $3.6 billion, a move analysts say will improve the global drug maker's pain medications portfolio. Pfizer's planned merger, announced Tuesday morning, lifted its stock price slightly ... (Source: TheDay 2010-10-13T09:42:50Z)

UPDATE 5-Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp ( LGF.N ) has proposed merging with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a deal valuing one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios at $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, a source familiar with Lions Gate's ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T23:48:41Z)

Duke Nukem and Borderlands Join Forces

2K Games and Gearbox Software offer up for a new promotion for Borderlands and Duke Nukem Forever 2K Games and Gearbox Software have announced Borderlands Game of the Year Edition. And beginning on October 12, you can buy this edition that will include a ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-07T13:10:23Z)

FCC wants to stop cell phone 'bill shock'

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Communications Commission will propose rules Thursday requiring mobile phone companies to alert customers by voice or text message when they have reached monthly usage limits and are about to incur extra charges, the commission's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T09:49:59Z)

Wal-Mart Stores to start selling Apple's iPad tablet in some stores and online on Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will start selling Apple Inc. 's iPad tablet computer in some stores by Friday and in a majority of locations by the height of the holiday shopping season. The world's largest retailer will sell the iPad at Apple's ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-13T10:11:28Z)

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)

Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp has proposed merging with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a deal valuing one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios at $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, a source familiar with Lions Gate's strategy said. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-13T05:10:49Z)

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