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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 11:41 pm

Nurses object to sale of Forum

A hearing on the sale of Forum Health — and an objection to the sale — was to begin at 9:30 a.m. today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here. The Ohio Nurses Association filed the lone objection to the sale of ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-10T04:39:20Z)

Mexican President Open to Change in Drug Policy

MEXICO CITY – President Felipe Calderon said Tuesday he is willing to change Mexico's drug-war strategy and promised a new offensive against money laundering after hearing blistering criticism from opposition leaders ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-08-11T05:56:54Z)

Dell to Sell Streak Tablet for $300

Dell Inc. said its Streak tablet will go on sale this week, making it the first major competitor to Apple Inc.'s iPad. The Round Rock, Texas, company said orders for its touchscreen device will open for U.S ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-11T00:20:27Z)

Mexican president seeks ideas in drug-war strategy

MEXICO CITY — President Felipe Calderon said Tuesday he is willing to change Mexico's drug-war strategy and promised a new offensive against money laundering after hearing blistering criticism from ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-11T04:52:28Z)

Mexico's Supreme Court rules nationwide recognition for Mexico City's same-sex ...

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that all 31 states must recognize same-sex marriages performed in the capital, though its decision does not force those states to begin marrying gay couples in their ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-10T20:45:42Z)

GM results to show gain over first-qtr -sources

* GM to show gains in Q2 earnings -sources * GM negotiating to finalize $5 bln bank credit -sources * Q2 results to be released Thursday, bolster case for IPO (Adds analyst, investor comment) By Soyoung Kim and ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-11T01:39:12Z)

Sohu.com Signs Preliminary, Non-Binding Term Sheet For Strategic Investment In Sogou ...

(RTTNews) - Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU: News ) Monday said it reached a preliminary, non-binding term sheet for the possible sale to strategic investors, including Alibaba Group and Yunfeng Fund L.P, of a minority interest of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-09T12:11:30Z)

GM hikes assembly capacity for Volt

DETROIT — General Motors said Friday that it is boosting production capacity for its new Chevrolet Volt because of strong public interest in the electric car, which goes on sale this year. GM will now have a ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-31T07:07:12Z)

GM hikes production capacity for Volt by 50 pct

DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors said Friday that it is boosting production capacity for its new Chevrolet Volt due to strong public interest in the electric car that goes on sale this year. GM will now have a production ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-30T20:44:26Z)

VULTURES CIRCLE OVER GOOGLE'S LOST MARKET SHARE IN CHINA

Sohu.com Inc, operator of China's fourth most-visited Web portal, said on Monday it will link up with Alibaba Group in an effort to grab market share lost by Google Inc. Sohu said Alibaba Group and Yunfeng ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-10T07:16:49Z)

Sohu.com (SOHU) Enters Non-Binding Agreement for Sogou Minority Interest Sale

Sohu.com Inc. (Nasdaq: SOHU ) today announced that it has entered into a preliminary, non-binding term sheet for the possible sale to strategic investors, including Alibaba Group(1) and Yunfeng Fund L.P.(2) (collectively ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-09T11:35:42Z)

Judge OKs Forum sale

According to transaction terms, Community Health Partners will: Pay $120 million - $116.5 million after paying a breakup fee to losing bidder Ardent Health Services and other costs. Invest at least $80 million ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-11T05:06:47Z)

NV casino to sell unique gold collection

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- After being on public display for decades, a Nevada casino's unique gold collection is up for sale. The Carson Nugget in Carson City is selling what it bills as "The World's Rarest Gold Collection ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T04:45:19Z)

DirecTV launches $3 bln, 3-part debt sale-IFR

NEW YORK Aug 10 (Reuters) - DirecTV ( DTV.O ) on Tuesday launched a $3 billion, 3-part debt sale, according to IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. The sale includes $750 million in 6-year notes expected to price at 170 basis ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-10T19:26:58Z)

2nd UPDATE: Dell Streak Will Be First To Challenge IPad

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Dell Inc. (DELL) said its Streak tablet will go on sale this week, making it the first major competitor to Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPad. The Round Rock, Texas, company said orders for its touch ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-10T23:08:52Z)

Dell To Start Taking Orders For Tablet Computer Thursday

Dell Inc. ( DELL ) said orders for its touch-screen tablet computer called Streak will open for U.S. priority pre-sale registrants Thursday, for a price that falls under what rival Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) charges ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-10T22:18:46Z)

Carson Nugget Casino Gold Collection Up For Sale

RENO, Nev. (AP) ― There's gold in them thar -- display cases. The Carson Nugget casino is putting its unique gold collection up for sale. The Carson City, Nev., collection could be worth as much as $5 million. There ... (Source: WJZ 2010-08-10T12:53:16Z)

GM CEO expects good demand for automaker's shares

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre says he is optimistic there will be good demand for GM's stock when the company sells shares to the public, but he gave no timetable for the sale. He says ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-05T17:16:53Z)

GM's CEO Is Right To Want Full Sale at IPO

General Motors is eager for its upcoming initial public offering. In fact, the automaker's CEO Ed Whitacre is hoping to sell all of the stock resulting from the bailout at that time. If the firm does pull off that feat ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2010-08-06T18:12:58Z)

GM boosts production of Chevrolet Volt

General Motors is boosting production capacity for its new Chevrolet Volt due to strong public interest in the electric car that goes on sale this year. GM will now have a production capacity of 45,000 ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-07-31T01:09:18Z)

Price guidance emerges on Statoil debt sale-IFR

NEW YORK Aug 10 (Reuters) - Price guidance emerged on Norway's Statoil's ( STL.OL ) $1.25 billion, 2-part debt sale on Tuesday, according to IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. A planned $750 million of 7-year notes is ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-10T15:09:16Z)

VeriSign's Sale of Authentication Services Business to Symantec Closes

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced today the completion of the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) for approximately $1.28 billion in cash subject to adjustments related to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

DirecTV sells $3 bln in 3-part debt sale-IFR

NEW YORK Aug 10 (Reuters) - DirecTV ( DTV.O ) on Tuesday sold $3 billion in a 3-part debt sale, according to IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. The sale included $750 million in 6-year notes that priced at 170 basis points ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-10T20:31:23Z)

ONA files objection to Forum sale

The Ohio Nurses Association filed the lone objection to the sale of Forum Health to Community Health Systems by today's 8 a.m. deadline. In its objection filed electronically on Sunday with the U.S ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-09T15:24:46Z)

Symantec acquires authentication services unit of VeriSign

Aug 10, 2010 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Symantec Corp. has acquired identity and authentication business of VeriSign, Inc., which includes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-10T21:50:08Z)

US Symantec completes Verisign's security unit acquisition

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US security software provider Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) said yesterday it has bought the security business of Verisign (NASDAQ:VRSN) in a deal worth USD1.28bn ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-10T12:10:19Z)

Bizarre News -- Gold Collection Sale

RENO, Nev. (AP) - There's gold in them thar display cases. The Carson Nugget casino is putting its unique gold collection up for sale. The Carson City, Nev., collection could be worth as much as five million bucks. There ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-10T08:21:15Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 10:40 pm

Couple deals with aftermath of Erie crash

One moment, 38-year-old Henry Rafferty was circling around the base of a Japanese weeping cherry tree, trying to figure out what was wrong with it. A moment later, Rafferty, who had been working outside the Sarah A. Reed ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-09T05:16:19Z)

Report: Tracy McGrady agrees to one-year deal with Pistons

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement with Tracy McGrady and the 6-foot-8 swingman is coming to Motown to try to salvage his career, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Free ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-10T22:11:36Z)

Netflix and EPIX ink multi-year deal, new releases to be streamed via Netflix

Today, Netflix and EPIX announced a multi-year partnership that will bring "an array of new releases and library titles from EPIX" to Netflix subscribers beginning September 1st. EPIX is "a joint ... (Source: Boy Genius Report 2010-08-11T00:56:15Z)

EQLB, PennyOmega.com Stock Alert! EQ Labs Reports Six Month Sales Increase of 40% on Higher Demand ...

EQLB, PennyOmega.com Stock Alert! EQ Labs Reports Six Month Sales Increase of 40% on Higher Demand in North America for EQ Energy Drink PennyOmega.com is pleased to announce its Stocks to Watch! We encourage ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-05T17:09:44Z)

Done deal: Minnesota Timberwolves finalize Anthony Tolliver signing

The Timberwolves completed negotiations Monday with free agent Anthony Tolliver , signing the 6-foot-8 forward to a reported two-year deal worth $4.8 million. Tolliver, 25, averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

As NHL considers voiding Hossa, Savard, Luongo deals, experts weigh in on Kovalchuk ...

In the aftermath of Richard Bloch's decision to both uphold the NHL's rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on the grounds that it circumvented the salary cap's "spirit" and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-10T21:21:30Z)

Tracy McGrady Headed to Detroit Pistons After Signing One-Year Deal

Multiple reports confirm that Tracy McGrady is a member of the Detroit Pistons; the deal is worth $1.35 million. McGrady played with the Rockets and Knicks last season for just 30 games, in which he averaged eight points ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-10T22:25:55Z)

EQ Labs Reports Six Month Sales Increase of 40% on Higher Demand in North America for EQ Energy ...

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EQ Labs, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EQLB), inventor and marketer of the EQ Energy Drink, announced today that sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 40% compared to the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-05T12:16:14Z)

EQLB, Six Month Sales Increase of 40% on Higher Demand in North America! Hot News Aug.5

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 05, 2010 – LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2010 (CRWENEWSWIRE) - EQ Labs, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EQLB) , inventor and marketer of the EQ Energy Drink, announced today that sales for the six months ended ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-05T13:13:30Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Endo Pharma to buy Penwest for about $168 mln

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Endo Pharmaceuticals ( ENDP.O ) said it agreed to buy Penwest Pharmaceuticals ( PPCO.O ) for about $168 million in cash, to broaden its pain drug portfolio. Endo said it expects the deal at $ ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-07T23:55:23Z)

CineXPlayer brings Xvid video support to iPad

One of the long-time limitations of Apple's iOS devices has been their inability to deal with media files in formats beyond those few that Apple prescribes. But a new app, NXP Software's , now lets iPad users play video ... (Source: CIO.de 2010-08-09T22:05:38Z)

Bankrupt Lehman Brothers signs for sale

LONDON (AP) -- Fancy a credit-crunch keepsake or a meltdown memento? Artworks, objects and office signs from the European offices of Lehman Brothers are being auctioned to help pay creditors of the failed ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-10T11:13:03Z)

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Investigates Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. Buyout

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. : announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. ("Penwest" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PPCO : ) concerning possible ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-10T17:25:17Z)

EPIX and Netflix Announce Exclusive Internet-Only Deal to Instantly Stream EPIX ...

<img src="http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/news/images/epix-logo.jpg" alt="EPIX Logo" height="70" width="99" style="float:left; padding:0 5px 5px 0">EPIX&trade; and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced an agreement ... (Source: HDTV Magazine 2010-08-11T03:05:06Z)

Teva closes $4.95B deal for German drugmaker Ratiopharm, broadens footprint in Europe

NEW YORK (AP) — Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-10T12:17:28Z)

CineXPlayer brings Xvid video support to Apple iPad

One of the long-time limitations of Apple's iOS devices has been their inability to deal with media files in formats beyond those few that Apple prescribes. But a new app, NXP Software's CineXPlayer , now lets iPad users ... (Source: MacWorld UK 2010-08-10T07:16:49Z)

Teva Completes Ratiopharm Buyout

NEW YORK (AP) -- Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-10T13:57:41Z)

NHL eyeing rich deals for cap violations

New York-- The NHL said Tuesday it is examining several "front-loaded" long-term player contracts in the wake of an arbitrator's ruling this week. Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday in favor of the NHL's power to void ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-11T02:43:37Z)

What Minnesota Timberwolves' Interest in Anthony Tolliver Means

Several reports have linked the Minnesota Timberwolves with a move for Anthony Tolliver, who is currently out of contract with the Golden State Warriors. Reading between the lines, regardless of whether or not this deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T04:08:15Z)

Hamot discusses affiliation with UPMC

Earlier versions of this story included information about how Hamot's referral patterns for specialty care could be affected by affiliation with UPMC. Hamot officials said their goal is to bring more specialty services ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-10T17:03:48Z)

Lehman Brothers Art Work to Go Under the Hammer at Christie's

Samuel Walters (1811-1882), The ship Frankfield off Table Bay. Estimate: £15,000 – 25,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010. LONDON.- Art works that once adorned the British and European offices of former banking ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-10T15:59:23Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Tolliver signs

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially signed 6-foot-8 free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver to a deal reportedly worth $4.8 million over two years. Tolliver, 25, averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 44 games ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Netflix Subs Get First-Run Films Via EPIX Deal

In just a few weeks, courtesy of a new partnership between EPIX and Netflix, more than 15 million Netflix subscribers will be able to watch an array of new releases and library titles from EPIX streamed over ... (Source: Communications Technology 2010-08-11T04:38:09Z)

Bruins: NHL eyes Marc Savard's deal

I t appears as though arbitrator Richard Bloch's ruling in favor of the NHL rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's mammoth free agent contract with the New Jersey Devils could have some far reaching effects, and the tremors ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-11T04:52:28Z)

Pistons, McGrady agree to one-year, $1.3M deal

DETROIT -- Tracy McGrady is getting a chance to rejuvenate his career with a team hoping for a rebound of its own. McGrady and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-11T04:23:50Z)

Art from Lehman Brothers European offices for sale

Artworks from the European offices of Lehman Brothers are being auctioned to help pay creditors of the failed investment bank. Auctioneer Christie's says the Sept. 29 sale will feature works by modern artists including ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T10:38:26Z)

More talks, but no deal yet for UPMC, Erie's Hamot

The chief executive of Hamot Medical Center in Erie says talks are continuing, but no deal has been struck for the hospital to affiliate with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Hamot chief executive John Malone ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T13:43:22Z)

Free App Plays AVI Movies on iPad

A new application will let you play AVI and XVID movies on your iPad. Unlike several other option in the App Store, CineXPlayer actually works and better, it is free. The iPad Video app plays just one movie ... (Source: Wired News 2010-08-10T11:41:41Z)

Teva completes buyout of German drugmaker

NEW YORK - Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing today that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-10T19:48:26Z)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Endo Pharma to buy Penwest for about $168 mln

Endo said it expects the deal at $5 a share, a premium of about 19 percent to Penwest's Friday close, to immediately add to its 2010 adjusted earnings per share. It now sees full-year adjusted earnings of $3.30-$3.35 a ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 9:40 pm

As NHL considers voiding Hossa, Savard, Luongo deals, experts weigh in on Kovalchuk ...

In the aftermath of Richard Bloch's decision to both uphold the NHL's rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on the grounds that it circumvented the salary cap's "spirit" and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-10T21:21:30Z)

Dodgers outslug Phillies 15-9

The Dodgers had 18 hits, eight against starter Kyle Kendrick (7-5), who lasted only 3 1-3 innings. The top four hitters in the batting order - Scott Podsednik, Ryan Theriot, Ethier and James Loney - had 11 hits and ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T03:33:44Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk deal gets sent off

A n arbiter ruled yesterday that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league had rejected the 17-year contract, saying the longest deal in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T20:31:23Z)

Mexican president open to change in drug strategy

President Felipe Calderon said Tuesday he is willing to change Mexico's drug-war strategy and promised a new offensive against money laundering after hearing blistering criticism from opposition leaders ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-10T21:28:39Z)

Harangody signs deal with Celtics

In the shadows of the Boston Celtics' introductory news conference Tuesday for center Shaquille O'Neal, a former Notre Dame star joined the team. Luke Harangody, who was selected in the second round of the NBA draft ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-10T17:25:17Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp ( FNB.N ) said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc ( CCBP.O ) for about $70 million in cash and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:33:52Z)

A long, hot Ramadan for many devout Muslims

Muslims in much of the Middle East will begin the fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday during an especially gruelling time of the year, with sweltering heat and extremely long daylight hours. Religious ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-10T22:47:24Z)

Mexico drug cartels thrive despite Calderón's offensive

Nearly four years after President Felipe Calderón launched a military-led crackdown against drug traffickers, the cartels are smuggling more narcotics into the United States, amassing bigger fortunes and ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-11T01:10:34Z)

A look at college deals for retirees, seniors

Discounted, or even free, tuition is available for senior citizen and retirees. Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T14:31:04Z)

Dodgers pound Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Podsednik, left, collides with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz to score on a single by Dodgers' James Loney in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-11T03:48:03Z)

Bruins: Marc Savard deal investigated like Ilya Kovalchuk's

B OSTON — The Boston Bruins [ team stats ] say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T21:35:49Z)

Ramadan begins Wednesday

The Royal Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday, 10th August, 2010 that the Muslim fasting month (Ramadan) would start in the Kingdom on Wednesday, 11th August 2010, Saudi local tabloids reported. The ... (Source: Patriotic Vanguard 2010-08-11T03:05:06Z)

Retirees get discounts to attend college

CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community ... (Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

High expectations for Huskies on the gridiron

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut opened football practice Monday afternoon with a call from defensive captain Scott Lutrus to get ready to do big things in the Big House. The Huskies return 15 starters from ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-11T03:12:15Z)

Huskies hope for big season

STORRS, Conn. — Connecticut opened football practice Monday afternoon with a call from defensive captain Scott Lutrus to get ready to do big things in the Big House. The Huskies return 15 starters from a ... (Source: Westerly Sun 2010-08-10T13:50:32Z)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc for about $70 million in cash and stock to branch into eastern ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-09T22:27:07Z)

Former Mexico president Vicente Fox calls for legalizing drugs

Fox's comments, posted Sunday on his blog, came less than a week after President Felipe Calderon agreed to open the door to discussions about the legalization of drugs, even though he stressed that he remained ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-09T03:28:57Z)

SCOTT PILGRIM Comics Now on iPad, iPhone

It's completely fair to refer to this week as " Scott Pilgrim week" — the movie's out on Friday, the soundtrack and video game hit today, and we here at Newsarama ran this nifty feature with comments ... (Source: Newsarama (blog) 2010-08-11T00:41:56Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug 10 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0600 GMT on Tuesday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:19:33Z)

Exclusive Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Video Interviews!

In what may be a junket interview record, ComingSoon.net spoke exclusively with no less than 11 of the incredible cast members behind this week's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World . Based on the manga-style series by Bryan Lee ... (Source: Superhero Hype! 2010-08-11T03:40:53Z)

New coaches facing varied challenges in Big East

The Big East has three new coaches facing three drastically different challenges.At Cincinnati, Butch Jones is again following Brian Kelly and trying to keep a good thing going. Skip Holtz has the task of mending a South ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-11T04:16:41Z)

Saudi says Ramadan starts Wednesday

RIYADH — The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will start on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, state television Al-Ekhbariyah said. The news channel said on Tuesday night that the supreme judicial council, which is in charge of ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-08-11T03:12:15Z)

Michael Cera's Precious Little Life Gets Soul in Scott Pilgrim

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: Village Voice 2010-08-11T00:20:27Z)

Discounts lure seniors to school

CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-09T13:58:52Z)

NHL eyeing rich deals for cap violations

New York-- The NHL said Tuesday it is examining several "front-loaded" long-term player contracts in the wake of an arbitrator's ruling this week. Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday in favor of the NHL's power to void ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-11T02:43:37Z)

Devils working on new deal to re-sign forward Ilya Kovalchuk

The New Jersey Devils are working on another deal to sign Ilya Kovalchuk. Less than 24 hours after an arbitrator ruled that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-10T23:16:02Z)

Rookie Harangody signs two-year deal with Celtics

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have signed Luke Harangody, their second-round draft pick. The deal is for two years. Terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8 forward was the 52nd pick in this year's draft. At Notre Dame ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T22:54:33Z)

Andy Katz's Daily Word: Notre Dame Fighting Irish look to Scott Martin for help in replacing Luke ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Quick hitters from coaches in Orlando last week: • If Notre Dame reaches the NCAA tournament for a second straight season, it will be because Purdue transfer Scott Martin makes a major ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

Bruins say league investigating Savard deal just like Kovalchuk's

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a similar structure that went to Ilya ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T21:50:08Z)

Dodgers bombard Phillies with 18-hit outburst

PHILADELPHIA - Andre Ethier had four hits, scored four runs and reached base six times, and Casey Blake and Jay Gibbons hit home runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 15-9 battering of the Philadelphia ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-08-11T04:16:41Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 8:40 pm

Accused smuggler Anna Fermanova faces arraignment today in New York 11:16 AM CT

A Plano woman suspected of trying to smuggle three high-tech rifle scopes into Russia will be arraigned this morning in a Brooklyn court. Anna Fermanova, who had been under house arrest in Plano for a couple ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-09T16:14:53Z)

Hanesbrands To Buy GearCo - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Apparel essentials provider Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI: News ) Tuesday said it has signed a definitive purchase deal to acquire GearCo, Inc., known as Gear For Sports, a seller of licensed logo apparel in ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-10T12:10:19Z)

Quest Software completes buyout of Surgient, terms not disclosed

ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. — Quest Software Inc. has completed the buyout of Surgient, a leader in private cloud automation software. Terms of the deal for privately held Surgient, which is based in Austin, Texas, were not ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-10T17:39:36Z)

Bruins say league investigating Savard deal just like Kovalchuk's

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a similar structure that went to Ilya ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T21:50:08Z)

Mexico drug cartels thrive despite Calderón's offensive

Nearly four years after President Felipe Calderón launched a military-led crackdown against drug traffickers, the cartels are smuggling more narcotics into the United States, amassing bigger fortunes and ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-11T01:10:34Z)

As NHL considers voiding Hossa, Savard, Luongo deals, experts weigh in on Kovalchuk ...

In the aftermath of Richard Bloch's decision to both uphold the NHL's rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on the grounds that it circumvented the salary cap's "spirit" and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-10T21:21:30Z)

Legalize Drugs, Says Mexican Ex-President

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox, who has watched a national drug war claim 28,000 lives in less than four years under his successor, Felipe Calderón, says that "radical prohibition strategies have never ... (Source: Newsweek 2010-08-10T20:31:23Z)

NHL eyeing rich deals for cap violations

New York-- The NHL said Tuesday it is examining several "front-loaded" long-term player contracts in the wake of an arbitrator's ruling this week. Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday in favor of the NHL's power to void ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-11T02:43:37Z)

Audel heads to Stuttgart

Valenciennes striker Johan Audel confirmed he has signed a four-year deal with German club VfB Stuttgart, subject to a medical. The 27-year-old scored 26 goals, including 24 for Valenciennes, in 96 Ligue 1 games. He ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-08-11T00:13:18Z)

Cubs' Carlos Silva Undergoes Heart Surgery

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime this season. Silva ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-10T17:46:45Z)

Cubs' Silva undergoes heart procedure

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-10T16:35:10Z)

AstraZeneca to Pay $198 Million to Settle Seroquel Suits

AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and other harm ... (Source: Law.com 2010-08-10T20:45:42Z)

AstraZeneca inks $198M deal to settle US lawsuits alleging antipsychotic drug caused ...

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Quest Software completes buyout of Surgient

Quest Software Inc. has completed the buyout of Surgient, a leader in private cloud automation software. Terms of the deal for privately held Surgient, which is based in Austin, Texas, were not disclosed. Quest CEO Doug ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T17:39:36Z)

Bundesliga, Bayern, and Germany Talk: Schalke's Progress Halted By Bayern

This preseason trophy has been revived after fourteen years and Bayern, to Louis Van Gaal's disbelief, have won it. Van Gaal was quite pessimistic when questioned about whether his side could win this trophy, and they ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-10T18:58:20Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk deal gets sent off

A n arbiter ruled yesterday that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league had rejected the 17-year contract, saying the longest deal in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T20:31:23Z)

Cubs' Silva undergoes procedure to correct heart rate

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime this season. Silva ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T05:07:58Z)

Audel heads for Stuttgart

AFP/File – Valenciennes striker Johan Audel, seen here in 2009, confirmed he has signed a four-year deal with German … 4 mins ago VALENCIENNES, France (AFP) – Valenciennes striker Johan Audel confirmed ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-09T12:32:58Z)

Devils working on new deal to re-sign forward Ilya Kovalchuk

The New Jersey Devils are working on another deal to sign Ilya Kovalchuk. Less than 24 hours after an arbitrator ruled that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-10T23:16:02Z)

Gear for Sports sells to Hanesbrands in $225M cash, debt deal

Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI), a Winston-Salem, N.C., company known for brands such as Hanes, Champion and Wonderbra, on Tuesday announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire GearCo Inc., which is known as ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-10T13:29:03Z)

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

(Adds San Miguel, Kewill, Hanesbrands,Korea Exchange Bank, ICBC, PTT ONGC, CKX, Hydrogenics, Camco, WestLB ;Updates International Power, Banpu, ArcelorMittal) Aug 10 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-08T23:54:12Z)

AstraZeneca to settle suits for $198m

LONDON — AstraZeneca PLC said yesterday that it has reached agreements to pay $198 million to settle a little more than half of the US lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-10T16:20:51Z)

Symantec acquires authentication services unit of VeriSign

Aug 10, 2010 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Symantec Corp. has acquired identity and authentication business of VeriSign, Inc., which includes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-10T21:50:08Z)

Texan faces Russia smuggling charges in NY

NEW YORK (AP) - A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief appearance Monday in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

US Symantec completes Verisign's security unit acquisition

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US security software provider Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) said yesterday it has bought the security business of Verisign (NASDAQ:VRSN) in a deal worth USD1.28bn ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-10T12:10:19Z)

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit

Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday. The deal was first announced on May ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

Bruins: Marc Savard deal investigated like Ilya Kovalchuk's

B OSTON — The Boston Bruins [ team stats ] say they're cooperating with the NHL in its investigation of Marc Savard's contract. The league is looking into Savard's contract after voiding one with a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T21:35:49Z)

Quest Software Buys Surgient; Preps for Private Clouds, IaaS

Quest Software aims to bring its smart systems management portfolio to the private cloud, with its purchase of Surgient Inc., a privately held secure private cloud automation software firm. The deal should close this ... (Source: Integration Developer News 2010-08-04T01:04:33Z)

Mexican president open to change in drug strategy

President Felipe Calderon said Tuesday he is willing to change Mexico's drug-war strategy and promised a new offensive against money laundering after hearing blistering criticism from opposition leaders ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-10T21:28:39Z)

Texas woman faces Russia smuggling charges in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief appearance Monday in ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-10T15:37:54Z)

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