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Deals of the Hour / October 5, 2010, 9:45 pm

11 charged in casino scandal in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, ALA. - After the governor began raiding the state's electronic bingo halls, casino owners sent lobbyists to the Capitol with orders to make their Vegas-style parlors legal. Part of the plan, federal authorities said Monday, was to offer ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T04:15:53Z)

NBA-X: Boykins leads Bucks to victory over Bulls

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - The diminutive Earl Boykins scored a team-high 14 points, as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Chicago Bulls, 92-83, in the preseason opener for both teams. Keyon Dooling and Drew Gooden each went for 12 points for the Bucks ... (Source: TSN 2010-10-06T03:10:16Z)

Sanofi-Aventis launches Genzyme takeover battle

France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover attempt for Genzyme Corp., escalating the battle after the U.S. biotech company's management twice rejected its offer. At $69 per share, it's the same as the friendly bid Paris ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T19:04:41Z)

Republicans Offer Their Agenda for Midterm Elections

STERLING, Va. — House Republicans offered their "Pledge to America," a combination campaign platform and legislative agenda, on Thursday morning, saying that jobs will return if spending slows and taxes come down. Representative John Boehner of Ohio ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-23T15:21:31Z)

Sexual habits of Americans undergo changes driven by culture, study says

WASHINGTON — The first comprehensive snapshot of Americans' sexual activity in almost two decades suggests a social landscape changed by HIV/AIDS and by an increasingly open national conversation about sexual acts other than plain-old intercourse. "The ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-10-05T04:15:53Z)

Genzyme Board Urges Shareholders To Take No Action On Sanofi-Aventis' Unsolicited Tender ...

Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ) said today that its board of directors urged shareholders to take no action on an unsolicited tender offer from Sanofi-Aventis to acquire all outstanding common shares of Genzyme for $69 per share. Genzyme's board will review ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-04T14:54:09Z)

Sanofi-Aventis Takes $69 a Share Genzyme Offer to Shareholders

Sanofi-Aventis SA took its $69 a share cash offer directly to Genzyme Corp. shareholders, citing the U.S. biotechnology company's "unwillingness to engage in constructive discussions" in a statement on its website today. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-04T05:42:58Z)

Mitchell: Bingo indictment timing is suspect

This week's indictment of 11 high-profile defendants, including four state senators, stemming from a federal probe of gambling legislation leaves state Sen. Wendell Mitchell questioning the timing of the actions. "It strikes me as political," said ... (Source: Troy Messenger 2010-10-06T04:00:22Z)

European Stocks Advance; Greek Banks, TUI Travel Shares Climb

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, snapping six days of losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, as Moody's Investor Service said it's impressed with Greece's efforts to reform its finances. U.S. futures and Asian shares gained. EFG Eurobank E ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-05T12:15:29Z)

From ecstasy to despair: Hunter Mahan learns there's another side to the Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, Wales - Hunter Mahan kept searching for the words. All he could muster were tears. From the ecstasy of Valhalla to the despondency of Celtic Manor, Mahan was the unmistakable face of an American team that came so close pulling off an improbable ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T04:58:50Z)

CBS Corporation Announces Cash Tender Offer

NEW YORK, Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $250 million combined aggregate principal amount of specified series of its outstanding debt. The ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-04T14:11:12Z)

Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago

The diminutive Earl Boykins scored a team- high 14 points, as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Chicago Bulls, 92-83, in the preseason opener for both teams. Keyon Dooling and Drew Gooden each went for 12 points for the Bucks, who are trying to build off a ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-06T03:17:25Z)

Pepco Holdings, Inc. Announces Debt Tender Offer

WASHINGTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POM) (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its 6.125% senior notes due 2017, of which a principal amount of $121,094,000 is outstan ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-05T02:07:02Z)

Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj Win Big at BET Hip-Hop Awards

The 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards took place at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia this past Saturday evening. The show, which is hosted by actor/comedian Mike Epps, will be aired on BET October 12 at 8 p.m. Of all the winners, Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-10-05T04:44:31Z)

John Boehner's useful thoughts on fixing Congress

The Democrats were lying in wait for John Boehner when the Republican leader of the House announced that he would address the subject of congressional reform in a speech Thursday at the American Enterprise Institute . Before Boehner opened his mouth ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

Sanofi-aventis Commences Tender Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Genzyme for $69 ...

PARIS , Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanofi-aventis [(EURONEXT: SAN - News ) and (NYSE: SNY - News )] announced today it has commenced a tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ - News ) for $69 per ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

UPDATE 3-Harbinger sells half of Inmarsat stake

NEW YORK/LONDON Oct 5 (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund firm Harbinger Capital Partners said on Tuesday that it had halved its stake in British satellite operator Inmarsat ( ISA.L ) at a time the $9 billion fund firm is making a large wireless bet. New York ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-05T16:47:30Z)

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)

Americans are branching out sexually, survey finds

Sexually speaking, Americans are mixing it up a good deal more than they have in the past. The first comprehensive snapshot of Americans' sexual activity in almost two decades suggests a social landscape changed by HIV and AIDS and by an increasingly open ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-05T14:52:58Z)

Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z Big Winners at BET Awards

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z were the big winners at the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards this past Saturday at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Minaj won three awards: Rookie of the Year, People's Champ and the Made You Look award. The ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-04T20:37:45Z)

Congressional Republicans Start 20-State Ad Blitz

Over the weekend, the National Republican Congressional Committee began releasing 27 spots in 20 states, many of which aim to portray Democrats as part of the Washington establishment and link them to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California. The N.R.C.C ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-04T20:16:16Z)

I've never been so nervous - McDowell;Irishman keeps his cool to clinch Ryder Cup for Europe

EUROPE'S Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell last night revealed how he had to battle with the worst nerves of his golfing career before clinching a classic win at Celtic Manor. The US Open champion's 3&1success against Hunter Mahan ended a fearless United ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-06T02:27:19Z)

UPDATE 2-Harbinger to sell Inmarsat stake, rules out offer

(Adds detail from Harbinger statement, updates shares) LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Harbinger Capital Partners said on Monday it will sell almost half its 28 percent stake in Inmarsat ( ISA.L ) and ruled out making an offer for the British ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-04T17:17:19Z)

Sanofi-Aventis in $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme

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 2010-10-05T11:18:13Z)

Rick Ross, MC Hammer Open 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards

The 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards kicked off on quite the high note on Saturday, October 2 in Atlanta as Rick Ross , DJ Khaled , and Diddy opened with 'B.M.F.,' one of the year's biggest hits. To the surprise of those in the audience Rick Ross' set then segued ... (Source: The BoomBox 2010-10-04T03:12:38Z)

Americans' 'sexual repertoire' has expanded, study finds

WASHINGTON - Sexually speaking, Americans are mixing it up a good deal more than they have in the past. The first comprehensive snapshot of Americans' sexual activity in almost two decades suggests a social landscape changed by the HIV/AIDS virus and by an ... (Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat 2010-10-06T03:17:25Z)

Bucks beat Bulls in preseason opener

MILWAUKEE — Earl Boykins scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to help the Milwaukee Bucks to a 92-83 victory over the Chicago Bulls in their preseason opener Tuesday night. "It was a typical first exhibition game," Bucks coach Scott Skiles ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-06T03:53:13Z)

Ryder Cup can make, break career

N EWPORT, Wales - This was the sort of Ryder Cup that can define a career. There's Graeme McDowell, coming off his first major championship just four months earlier in the U.S. Open, feeling the sort of gut-wrenching pressure he's never known before ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T04:29:00Z)

11 arrested, linked to vote-buying plot in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After the governor began raiding the state's electronic bingo halls, casino owners sent lobbyists to the Capitol with orders to make their Vegas-style parlors legal. Part of the plan, federal authorities said Monday, was to offer ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-05T14:52:58Z)

Titan Announces Expiration and Final Results of Tender Offer

QUINCY, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) today announced that the tender offer for its 8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2012 (the "Senior Notes") expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 1, 2010 (the "Expiration ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-04T02:01:03Z)

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