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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 4:40 am

Kirsten Gillibrand, Joe DioGuardi offer contrasting views

NEW YORK — Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Republican rival Joe DioGuardi clashed over health care, terror trials and each other's trustworthiness in their first debate Friday. Gillibrand, a former upstate New York House member appointed to ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-16T09:03:29Z)

Highwoods lands lease deal with U.S. General Services Administration

HIghwoods CEO Ed Fritsch. Raleigh's Highwoods Properties (NYSE: HIW) is further growing its business book with the federal government. The company announced Monday that it has signed a long-term lease with the U.S. General Services Administration for ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-18T21:47:03Z)

Report: Patriots send Randy Moss to Minnesota

 Should be some kind of Halloween at Gillette Stadium.  Randy Moss is going to show up dressed like a Viking.  The New England Patriots completed a deal on Wednesday morning shipping Moss to Minnesota, the compensation, according to an ESPN report ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-10-06T14:15:59Z)

Randy Moss Trade to Vikings Opens Field for Jets in AFC East

That the Vikings acquired the top deep threat in the AFC East from the New England Patriots for a meager third-round pick next year is good news for the Jets. The only bad part of the deal for Gang Green is that they face Randy Moss twice in five weeks ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T11:44:29Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

** St Jude Medical Inc ( STJ.N ) will buy AGA Medical Holdings Inc ( AGAM.O ), a maker of devices for structural heart defects and vascular problems, for more than $1 billion in cash and stock, the companies said on Monday. [ID:nN18255732] ** Caterpillar ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-18T19:59:40Z)

American visits Iran blast site under freedom deal

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. Iranian authorities did ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

DioGuardi takes on Gillibrand armed with numbers

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Joe DioGuardi slips easily into accountant mode on the campaign trail. Facts and figures roll off his tongue. On a recent stop in downtown Albany, the certified public accountant and former congressman ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-17T21:55:23Z)

Sernova Expands Scientific Advisory Board DR. DAVID E.R. SUTHERLAND M.D., Ph.D ...

LONDON, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/10 -- Sernova Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SVA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Sutherland, MD, Ph.D. to the Corporation's Scientific Advisory Board. "Dr. Sutherland joining our Scientific Advisory Board ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-19T10:11:30Z)

Highwoods Properties Inks Long-Term Lease With U.S. General Services Administration at ...

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW), the largest owner and operator of suburban office properties in the Southeast, today announced that it has signed a long-term lease with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for 60,005 square feet at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T21:11:15Z)

Bottom line for FIFA: the good of the game

Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is ''For the Good of the Game,'' because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

WWE, USA Planning Revival of "Tough Enough" Series

The low-rated WWE NXT was unable to secure a permanent television home, but sources say WWE's "become a wrestler" series format could be here to stay. Deadline.com reports that USA Network is close to ordering a revival of wrestling reality series ... (Source: Headline Planet 2010-10-18T19:16:43Z)

In judging votes-for-sale allegations, FIFA must act for the good of the game or change

PARIS - Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is "For the Good of the Game," because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

FIFA investigating two officials involved in bribery scandal

ZURICH -- The World Cup corruption scandal widened Monday when FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against two executive committee members and said it was also investigating other officials and bidding countries. FIFA ordered a formal ethics probe into ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

Bear Creek Mining Corporation-Announces Bought Deal Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Bear Creek Mining Corporation ("Bear Creek" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BCM) has announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-10-18T19:45:21Z)

EU debates new debt rules as euro surges

European finance ministers worked Monday to hash out a deal on stricter budget rules to avoid another government debt crisis, as a surging euro casts doubt on the continent's fragile economic recovery. They are considering two differing proposals spelling ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T07:42:22Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of AGA ...

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. ("AGA Medical" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AGAM | PowerRating ) related to the Company's agreement to be acquired ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-19T00:24:31Z)

Released American visits Iran blast victims

TEHRAN, Iran – An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in an Iranian prison met on Monday with survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing, fulfilling a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-18T22:22:50Z)

U.S. Hikers Spend 444th Day in Prison in Iran

Fattal's brother Alex said it's a milestone the hikers and their families never expected to reach. But it's now clear they will add to it. Iranian officials tell ABC News they will face trial for spying. "It's just another heartbreaking day," Alex Fattal ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

T he Patriots [ team stats ] have traded receiver Randy Moss to the Vikings in exchange for a third-round pick, the Herald has learned. The much-discussed deal was completed in the last few minutes, and the Patriots have closed the Moss chapter of their ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T13:40:12Z)

Gillibrand and DioGuardi debate in NY Senate race

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Republican challenger Joe DioGuardi are squaring off in their first televised debate. The two candidates will debate at 2 p.m. Friday at the WABC-TV studio in Manhattan. Gillibrand was appointed last year to the seat ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T13:43:50Z)

(WWE) WWE's 'Tough Enough' Reportedly Returning

Deadline.com is reporting that the USA Network is close to ordering WWE's Tough Enough. The story notes that revival of Tough Enough came together separately from USA's current efforts in charting unscripted programming and stems from its relationship with ... (Source: TWNP-Wrestling News 2010-10-18T22:08:31Z)

St. Jude Medical (STJ) to Acquire AGA Medical (AGAM) in $1.08B Deal

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE: STJ ) and AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGAM ) announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby STJ will acquire all outstanding shares of AGAM for a consideration of $20.80 per share in cash, or $1.3 billion ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-18T11:02:48Z)

Tough Enough To Make Its Return?, Batista Close to MMA Deal

While nothing has been confirmed or announced by WWE or the USA Network, Deadline.com is reporting that USA is close to ordering episodes of "Tough Enough," which was a reality based WWE show that aired on MTV for three seasons before its cancellation ... (Source: Wrestle Zone 2010-10-18T18:05:08Z)

Sernova Expands Scientific Advisory Board

LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 19, 2010) - Sernova Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SVA ), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Sutherland, MD, Ph.D. to the Corporation's Scientific Advisory Board. "Dr. Sutherland joining our Scientific Advisory ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-19T09:57:11Z)

EU ministers near deal on hedge funds

EU officials say they are near an agreement on new regulations for hedge funds. Governments have been wrestling for months over a so-called European passport for the freewheeling funds, which cater to rich and institutional investors. The passport would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T10:04:21Z)

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