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Deals of the Hour / October 8, 2010, 10:41 pm

League looking into Brett Favre allegations

T he NFL said yesterday it would review allegations involving the Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre, who the website Deadspin said sent racy messages and photos to a former game hostess while he was the Jets quarterback in 2008. The league action comes one ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T04:39:46Z)

To cool property, Shanghai sets limit

Authorities in China's largest city Shanghai have ordered that families be allowed to purchase only one home each, part of a series of moves aimed at cooling surging property prices. "One family in Shanghai, whether local or migrant, can only buy one new ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-08T03:15:03Z)

Cytori Therapeutics plans to sell shares of common stock; offering details not yet specified

SAN DIEGO - Cytori Therapeutics Inc. on Thursday said it plans to sell common shares in a public offering. The company, which makes products used in adult stem cell harvesting and research, did not detail the size or terms of the offering, which will be ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T20:48:30Z)

Skittish retailers mean great holiday deals

NEW YORK — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T19:15:27Z)

UPDATE 1-China Telecom may be in talks to offer iPhone-report

HONG KONG Oct 8 (Reuters) - China Telecom ( 0728.HK ), the smallest of China's three wireless carriers, may become the second Chinese operator to offer Apple's ( AAPL.O ) popular iPhone after an exclusive agreement with one of its rivals expires, a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T03:00:44Z)

Cytori Therapeutics Proposes Common Stock Public Offering - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Cytori Therapeutics Inc. (CYTX: News ) said it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

New York Jets' OC Brian Schottenheimer tailors offense to QB Mark Sanchez's strengths -- and ...

How did it happen? Talent, of course, but there's more to the story than that. This took flexibility and an open line of communication between Mark Sanchez and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. The result is a streamlined version of the offense ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-08T14:49:24Z)

Wall Street futures mixed ahead of jobs report

* U.S. stock index futures signalled a mixed opening for Wall Street on Friday, as investors stayed cautious ahead of a crucial job report which could determine whether more money supply measures will be introduced to spur the flagging economy. * By 0823 ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-08T08:44:20Z)

Iran Seeks to Export Gas to Lebanon, Revamp Refineries

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg)-- Iran and offered to rehabilitate Lebanon's refineries and invest in water projects and gas supplies in the east Mediterranean country and officials from the two countries will discuss the offer today, the Lebanese energy minister's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-07T13:17:32Z)

Cytori Therapeutics to offer $18 million in stock

Cytori Therapeutics Inc. said Friday it is publicly offering $18 million worth of common stock at discount, sending shares lower in premarket trading. The company is offering 4 million shares at $4.50 apiece, marking a 15.7 percent discount to its closing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:47:43Z)

Watson, Endo settle suit over drug patent

CHADDS FORD — Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday it settled a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Watson will start selling a generic version of Endo's pain drug Opana ER in September 2012. The settlement ... (Source: Mercury 2010-10-08T17:26:53Z)

China Telecom may be in talks to offer iPhone: report

China Telecom, the smallest of China's three wireless carriers, may become the second Chinese operator to offer Apple's popular iPhone after an exclusive agreement with one of its rivals expires, a Deutsche Bank analyst note said. China Unicom, the nation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T03:07:54Z)

Shanghai imposes one-home-per-family policy

AUTHORITIES in China's largest city, Shanghai, have ordered that families be allowed to buy only one home each, part of a series of moves aimed at cooling surging property prices. "One family in Shanghai, whether local or migrant, can only buy one new ... (Source: The Australian 2010-10-08T03:15:03Z)

Drugmaker settles suit with Endo Pharmaceuticals

CHADDS FORD — Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday it settled a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Watson will start selling a generic version of Endo's pain drug Opana ER in September 2012. The settlement ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-10-08T10:10:14Z)

Deals and Moves: Oct. 7

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. , in Morristown, said Thursday its subsidiary Watson Laboratories Inc. reached settlement with Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. regarding outstanding patent legation related to Endo's Opana ER product. Endo granted Watson a royalty ... (Source: NJBIZ 2010-10-08T00:44:44Z)

Deep Discounts Needed To Lure Holiday Shoppers

The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively if needed to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Stores expect gift buyers to scrutinize every ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-07T19:29:46Z)

Iranian-Funded Media Machine Reaches Farther and Wider

The Iranian government, which arms, trains and funds terrorist groups targeting the U.S., the EU and Israel, is making major advances with its international communications effort. Its investment in domestic, international and overseas propaganda is ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-08T19:14:16Z)

Indian Rupee Touches Fresh Four-And-Half Month High; Bonds Up

MUMBAI (Dow Jones)--The Indian rupee surged to a more than four-and-half month high against the dollar Monday, propped by capital inflows from company share sales and exporters selling off the greenback after the pair breached a key level. Early session ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-27T12:39:17Z)

Christmas shoppers' skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Oberoi Realty IPO Gets Bids Over 12 Times Shares On Offer

MUMBAI -(Dow Jones)- Oberoi Realty Ltd.'s initial share sale to raise up to INR10.29 billion ($231.6 million) has received bids more than 12 times the shares on offer before subscriptions closed Friday, buoyed mainly by demand from institutional investors ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-08T14:49:24Z)

Illinois police officer arrested in 2-state shooting spree

LYNWOOD, Ill. — A police officer arrested Friday in a series of shootings that killed one man and wounded two others in Illinois and Indiana previously was involved in a high-speed accident that killed a teenager, authorities said. Brian Dorian, 37, was ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-08T23:03:20Z)

Submit a Tip on Facebook

The Superior Police Department has added another way for people to submit information and tips about potential crimes in their neighborhood. The department has placed a "Submit a Tip" category on the Superior Police Facebook page, located at www.facebook ... (Source: WDIO-TV 2010-10-07T19:51:14Z)

Iran Ready To Supply Natural Gas To Lebanon

Iran has offered to revamp Lebanon's refineries as well as invest in gas and water projects in the country. A senior adviser to Lebanon's energy minister said that representatives from the two countries will meet today to talk about the offer. Majid Namjoo ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-10-07T16:37:58Z)

Police officer arrested for shootings in Indiana, Illinois

(AP) — A police officer arrested Friday in a series of shootings that killed one man and wounded two others in Illinois and Indiana previously was involved in a high-speed accident that killed a teenager, authorities said. Brian Dorian, 37, was arrested ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-10-09T05:01:14Z)

To cool property deals, Shanghai sets 1 home limit

Authorities in China's largest city have ordered that families be allowed to only purchase one home each, part of a series of moves aimed at cooling surging property prices. "One family in Shanghai, whether local or migrant, can only buy one new home ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T02:39:16Z)

Ill. couple: Officer's arrest in shootings brings up memories of accident that killed son

CRETE, Ill. - The parents of a teenager killed in a 2006 traffic accident involving police officer Brian Dorian say the officer's arrest in another death is dredging up bitter memories. Dorian was arrested Friday on a murder warrant in connection with a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-08T23:53:26Z)

CDMA iPhone: Apple and China Telecom in Talks

We have some more word on that CDMA iPhone that is hitting the rumour mill today. Apparently as soon as China Unicom's exclusivity deal with Apple for the iPhone runs out sometime next year, China Telecom wants to offer the iPhone to their customers ... (Source: Phones Review 2010-10-08T07:54:14Z)

Superior Police Offer Anonymous Facebook Tip Page

Posted by Melissa Burlaga The Superior Police Department's Facebook page, located at www.facebook.com/SuperiorPD now allows users to utilize the anonymous web-based tip program. On the SuperiorPD Facebook page is a tab titled "Submit a Tip." Users can ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T00:16:06Z)

Superior Police Add Facebook Tipline

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Superior residents have a new way to anonymously report tips to police. The Superior Police Department has added a "Submit a Tip" tab to their Facebook page. Citizen observers can now sign in, click the link and report any information ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:11:55Z)

Vikings vs. Jets: "Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics"

No one can shut down Randy Moss completely, and no one knows that better than Rex Ryan. That said, the New York Jets have two corners who, over the course of three games against the New England Patriots, have done a very good job in containing Randy Moss's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-09T03:49:39Z)

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