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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 8:42 pm

Country Style to offer 5 million ADSs in IPO

NEW YORK (AP) -- Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. said Friday that it will offer 5 million American depositary shares priced between $14 and $16 a piece in an initial public offering. Each American depositary share is equal to four ordinary ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-24T17:00:32Z)

Hypercom Rejects VeriFone's Offer

Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC - News ) has rejected the acquisition offer from rival VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY - News ) for the second time. On Sep 27, 2010, VeriFone proposed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares for $5.25 per share in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-04T07:08:52Z)

Sanofi-Aventis goes hostile with $69/share offer for US biotech company Genzyme

PARIS - France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover attempt for Genzyme Corp., escalating the battle after management of the U.S. biotech company twice rejected its offer. At $69 per share, the offer for Genzyme, based in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T15:58:34Z)

Republican Rand Paul Backs Social Security Eligibility Changes

Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Republican Rand Paul said eligibility changes need to be made for the Social Security program, including a possible increase in the age for receiving benefits, as he debated today his Democratic opponent for a U.S. Senate seat in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-03T16:28:24Z)

NBA Futures Betting with Utah Jazz

Now you may think a team that lost three quality contributors would fall off the following season, but this should not be the case for the Jazz. Utah let Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver walk during the offseason and the trio all ended up in ... (Source: Sbrforum.com 2010-09-24T12:14:13Z)

AIG cut Asian unit IPO value to court investors-report

NEW YORK Oct 3 (Reuters) - AIG ( AIG.N ) has lowered its valuation for the planned initial public offering of its Asian life insurance business, AIA, to secure a $1 billion commitment from the Kuwait Investment Authority and other cornerstone investors ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-03T21:29:02Z)

VeriFone's hostile bid boosts Hypercom stock 50%

Hypercom Corp. shares climbed more than 50 percent Thursday following a hostile bid by VeriFone Systems Inc. , the Phoenix company's rejection of that offer and speculation about additional suitors. The board at Hypercom, which makes electronic payment ... (Source: Phoenix Business Journal 2010-09-30T20:21:01Z)

Exile deal on offer to criminals

Cuba's government has asked prisoners jailed for crimes against the state if they would be willing to accept freedom in return for quitting the island and going into exile. Around a dozen have been made the offer, the head of the Cuban Commission on Human ... (Source: Morning Star 2010-10-04T17:31:38Z)

In Honor of American Pharmacists Month, Sam's Club® Pharmacies Host October Awareness ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. , Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sam's Club announced the launch of Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to encourage patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications. Sam's Club pharmacists will offer ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-04T10:57:56Z)

In Honor of American Pharmacists Month, Sam's Club(R) Pharmacies Host October Awareness ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 04 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Today, Sam's Club announced the launch of Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to encourage patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications. Sam's Club pharmacists ... (Source: CSR Wire 2010-10-04T14:25:31Z)

Republicans offer new 'pledge'

Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans on Thursday promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto designed to show they're listening to an angry public and are ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T05:51:16Z)

T-Mobile Announces MyTouch (2010)

T-Mobile has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the T-Mobile MyTouch, formerly known as the MyTouch HD. The MyTouch (2010) is the second HSPA+ compatible smartphone in T-Mobile's nascent lineup. It will run Android 2.2 along with featuring ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-04T12:09:31Z)

REPUBLICANS PLEDGE: "A TRICK BAG FOR AMERICA"

The Republican Party has spent most of the past two years as the "Party of No," opposing nearly every policy proposed by President Obama and Democrats in Congress --a strategy that has worked politically, according to polls that say this November's ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-03T20:24:37Z)

Sanofi-Aventis launches $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp

France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture the U.S. biotech company's promising drugs for high cholesterol and lucrative treatments for rare genetic disorders. At ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-04T19:11:51Z)

Louisiana-Mississippi at 2 a.m.

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Stamos wants to be heard in court

Actor John Stamos can't make it to federal court in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this week, but he still wants to be heard. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow them to read a statement from Stamos when two people are sentenced on Friday for ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-03T21:21:53Z)

Faces & Names: Heigl: I don't believe my own press

Former "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl said she's happy to make headlines, but stories about her in the media are often exaggerated. Heigl's comments in the past have been known to make waves in the entertainment world. She called the 2007 ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-10-04T06:11:36Z)

In Honor of American Pharmacists Month, Sam's Club Pharmacies Host October Awareness ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. , Oct. 4 -- Today, Sam's Club announced the launch of Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to encourage patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications. Sam's Club pharmacists will offer free ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-04T10:57:56Z)

St. Genevieve Parishioners Celebrate New Church

Sunday morning parishioners of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Slidell gathered under a giant oak tree to celebrate mass and the groundbreaking of a new church. The church was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. ABC26 News Reporter Vanessa Bolano was at ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-10-03T23:09:15Z)

Sanofi Takes $18.5 Billion Offer for Genzyme Hostile

(Updates with Genzyme's investor comments in fourth and 17th paragraphs, Viehbacher in ninth.) Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA began an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp. after the U.S. biotechnology company spurned the bid as ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T21:06:23Z)

Cuban human rights leader details govt offer of freedom for more prisoners

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-04T13:49:43Z)

Hypercom rejects VeriFone $337M offer

Hypercom Corp. said Thursday its directors unanimously rejected a $337 million takeover proposal from larger rival VeriFone Systems Inc. to buy the company for $5.25 per share in cash. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Hypercom (NYSE:HYC) is a high-security ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-09-30T13:18:41Z)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; AIG, AT&T, Genzyme Decrease

Monday, October 4, 2010 Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures retreated, indicating that the Standard & Poor's 500 Index may extend its biggest weekly decline in five weeks. American International Group Inc. lost 1 percent as the insurer was said ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-04T10:14:59Z)

Prosecutors offer to read actor John Stamos' lines at sentencing in Mich. extortion case

MARQUETTE, Mich. - Actor John Stamos can't make it to federal court in Michigan's Upper Peninsula next week, but he still wants to be heard. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow them to read a statement from Stamos when two people are sentenced ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T02:53:32Z)

T-Mobile myTouch HSPA+ Android smartphone announced

Today T-Mobile officially announced the latest its myTouch branded Android smartphone. The T-Mobile myTouch is the second Android smartphone on T-Mobile USA to offer HSPA+ connectivity, and the device runs Android 2.2. The myTouch, which measures 122mm x ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-10-04T11:55:12Z)

Alligator Festival, Putumayo Festival offer up plenty of fun

Alligator Festival St. Charles Parish Westbank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, Luling. Rides, food, music and crafts, sponsored by the St. Charles Rotary Club. The festival is open 11 a.m.-9, with music by Don Rich at 1 and The Topcats at 6:45. Admission is ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-09-26T05:59:36Z)

Kirilenko May Start as Power Forward

Outsiders who debate whether the Utah Jazz will start C.J. Miles or Andrei Kirilenko at small forward might have been asking the wrong question. After the open scrimmage Saturday, the more pertinent question might be: Will Kirilenko or Paul Millsap start ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-10-04T10:14:59Z)

Jazz's Miles sprains left wrist in scrimmage; Evans shines

Utah Jazz guard C.J. Miles sprained his left wrist during the first quarter of an intersquad squad scrimmage Saturday at Energy Solutions Arena. He will be re-evaluated Monday. Miles suffered the sprain while attempting a block. He came down hard on the ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-02T21:15:55Z)

T-Mobile MyTouch: Holiday Release Date and Specs Confirmed

We knew this handset was coming, but T-Mobile has just made everything official on the new MyTouch after the handset appeared a little early on their website listing. We now know when the device will be available and what specs it will offer. As reported ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-10-04T05:50:07Z)

Rights leader: More Cuban prisoners to go free

A Cuban human rights leader on Monday revealed the names of nine inmates apparently offered early release by the government in exchange for accepting exile, including some convicted of violent crimes such as hijacking, assault and piracy. During formal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T15:22:47Z)

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