Deals of the Hour

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

President Mubarak's Visit to Washington for Peace Talks Shadowed by Calls for Immediate Reforms ...

WASHINGTON , Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Egyptian Americans will convene a press conference at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the National Press Club. The objectives include the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T19:10:24Z)

Airgas board rejects offer from Air Products

Airgas Inc. said Wednesday its board of directors has unanimously rejected a sweetened $5.5 billion buyout offer from rival Air Products & Chemicals Inc. The two makers of industrial gases have haggled ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-09T12:53:28Z)

Marc Narducci: Shifts for girls' soccer teams

and in the South Jersey Group ... teams are Cherry Hill West, Triton, Timber Creek, Seneca, Paul VI, Camden Catholic, and Bishop Eustace. Paul VI finished No. 2 in The Inquirer rankings, and some think the Eagles ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-05T07:00:18Z)

Nabors on course to take over Superior

Nabors said its offer for for Superior's common stock expired at midnight last night and was not extended. It added that it now intends to complete the acquisition through a "short-form merger ... Superior Well ... (Source: Upstream Online 2010-09-09T12:39:09Z)

Sept. 29 Luncheon Speaker Sheeran to Discuss 'We Can End Hunger: 10 Ideas That ...

WASHINGTON , Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Josette Sheeran , Executive ... the challenges that threaten the state of food security in the world at a National Press Club luncheon on Sept. 29 . (Logo: http://photos. (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-10T17:09:59Z)

ANA, First Eastern to set up budget carrier

... SHINICHIRO ITO The ANA ... First Eastern Investment Group to set up a discount carrier next year amid rising demand for budget travel in the region. The new carrier will be based at Kansai International Airport (Source: Singapore Business Times 2010-09-10T16:48:31Z)

Emerson raises 2010 guidance on acquisition

LOUIS - Emerson Electric Co. revised its 2010 earnings guidance upward Thursday ... Last week Emerson completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Britain's Chloride Group. Chloride accepted Emerson's takeover bid after ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-09T21:14:33Z)

Skymark Drops as Rival ANA Plans Low-Fare Carrier

All Nippon yesterday said its discount carrier will start flying domestically from Kansai International Airport in Osaka next year and ... whose First Eastern Investment Group will own 33.3 percent of the carrier, (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-10T07:15:51Z)

Torres gets Reds rolling

... heavy going against Roberto Di Matteo ... Baggies defenders got in the way of another one. At the other end Marc Antoine Fortune, making his second Baggies debut, tested Jose Reina with a low shot as West Brom ... (Source: Setanta Sports 2010-08-29T18:07:10Z)

Nabors completes tender offer for Superior Well Services shares

Nabors intends to complete the acquisition of Superior Well Services through a "short-form merger," that is, without a vote or meeting of Superior Well Services' remaining stockholders. In the merger, each remaining ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-09-10T14:25:21Z)

PolyOne Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 8.875% Senior Notes Due 2012

CLEVELAND, Sept. 10-- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today announced the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Notes"). There is currently ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-10T11:47:52Z)

Police: Texas mom pulled gun on 7th grade volleyball team

... San Antonio. Judson school district spokesman James Keith says the girls on the Kirby Middle School volleyball ... believe the woman is the mother of a player from Metzger Middle School, which had just been ... (Source: WXYZ 2010-09-10T19:33:09Z)

High School Scouting Report

Cherokee has a 28-4-2 record on opening day. Lenape was 2-8 last season, including a 33-7 win over Cherry Hill West ... South Jersey Group 3 semifinals. Running back Steve Greco will feature heavily in the Golden ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-09-10T12:52:17Z)

Texas mom pulls gun on 7th grade students

... San Antonio. Judson school district spokesman James Keith says the girls on the Kirby Middle School volleyball ... believe the woman is the mother of a player from Metzger Middle School, which had just been ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-10T16:19:53Z)

Japan-based ANA To Launch Low Cost Airline - Update

the company has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with First Eastern Investment Group, a property and ... international and domestic short-haul routes out of Kansai International Airport, Osaka. Air transport ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-09T09:54:31Z)

Liverpool v West Brom key battles: Torres v Olsson, Gerrard v Dorrans, Carragher v Odemwingie

Roberto Di Matteo must decide whether to hand a second Baggies ... in Liverpool's 3-0 loss at Manchester City. He will not get a better chance to rediscover his devastating goalscoring form than against a West Brom ... (Source: Metro.co.uk 2010-08-29T15:44:00Z)

UPDATE 2-Airgas blasts Air Products offer as not "sensible"

NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Industrial gas supplier Airgas Inc ( ARG.N ) rejected the latest takeover offer from rival Air Products and Chemicals Inc ( APD.N ) on Wednesday, saying $5.5 billion is not an ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-08T18:02:28Z)

PolyOne Begins Cash Tender Offer For Any And All Of Its 8.875% Senior Notes Due ...

(RTTNews) - PolyOne Corp. (POL: News ) announced the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2012. There is currently approximately $280 million aggregate ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-10T12:16:30Z)

Update: Police question woman accused of threatening middle school students

SAN ANTONIO -- Police with ... parent off," said Judson ISD Spokesperson James Keith. "All we do know is she used derogatory words and made violent threats." The girls from Kirby Middle School told district officials ... (Source: WOAI 2010-09-10T23:07:54Z)

PolyOne To Sell $320 Mln Of Senior Notes Due 2020 - Quick Facts

PolyOne noted that it intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to finance the Company's cash tender offer also announced today for any and all of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2012. Any remaining net ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-10T12:16:30Z)

Emerson raises 2010 guidance on Chloride acquisition, business sales

LOUIS — Emerson Electric Co. revised its 2010 earnings guidance upward Thursday ... Last week Emerson completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Britain's Chloride Group. Chloride accepted Emerson's takeover bid ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-09T21:14:33Z)

Halozyme Therapeutics announces $7.50 per share for public offering of common stock

Halozyme intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and to support further research and development of its product candidates.   This press release does not constitute an offer ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-09-10T04:16:54Z)

Nabors Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Superior Well Services Shares

Nabors intends to complete the acquisition of Superior Well Services through a "short-form merger," that is, without a vote or meeting of Superior Well Services' remaining stockholders.  In the merger, each ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-09T11:49:03Z)

Halozyme prices offering of 8.3M shares at $7.50 per share, a discount of 6.1 percent

Halozyme said the offering is expected to close Tuesday. It has said it plans to use the proceeds from the offering to fund research into its drug candidates and for general corporate purposes. The company had 92 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-09T14:40:51Z)

Halozyme Therapeutics offers to sell 8.3 million shares of common stock

Halozyme intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and to support further research and development of its product candidates.   This press release does not constitute an offer ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-09-09T04:32:24Z)

West Brom complete Scharner deal

... West Brom as a free agent. He has been earmarked for midfield duty by Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo, with the midlands club claiming ... PL Highlights: Man City/Liverpool Posted: Aug 23, 2010 Gareth Barry and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-31T00:11:03Z)

GOP, Democratic Senate Campaign Committee Chairs Discuss US Senate Races at NPC ...

WASHINGTON , Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chair ... Known as "The Place Where News Happens," the National Press Club has more than 3,500 members, including journalists from ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-10T17:17:09Z)

UPDATE 1-Emerson raises 2010 forecast to reflect deals

Sept 9 (Reuters) - Industrial conglomerate Emerson Electric Co ( EMR.N ) raised its 2010 earnings ... Emerson last week completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Britain's Chloride, a maker of power supply systems ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-09T19:12:52Z)

Previewing Week 1's football matchups

Cherokee at Lenape, 7 p.m., Friday Cherokee comes in as the big dog on the block, the South Jersey Group 4 champions and perennial title contender ... Cherry Hill West at Seneca, 7 p.m., Saturday Cherry Hill West ... (Source: southjerseylocalnews.com 2010-09-10T17:24:18Z)

Airgas rejects latest offer from Air Products

Airgas Inc., of Radnor, today said it rejected the latest $5.5 billion buyout offer from rival Air Products & Chemicals Inc. The Airgas board unanimously spurned the $65.50-per-share tender offer, Airgas ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-08T16:07:56Z)

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

Washington vs. Florida

while Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan is expected to begin serving ... Morgan was hit by a pitch from Florida's Chris Volstad, one night after he left catcher Brett Hayes with a separated shoulder following a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-10T15:01:08Z)

Recap: Washington vs. Florida

Alex Sanabia went 6 2/3 scoreless frames to help the Florida Marlins take a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game set ... John Lannan (7-7) was tagged for three runs on seven hits with ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-11T02:42:39Z)

NASCAR: Harvick captures Nationwide race at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. -- Kevin Harvick passed Brad Keselowski for the lead with just over 50 laps to go Friday night and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race for his third victory of the season and 37th overall ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-09-11T04:30:01Z)

Reds outslast Pirates in 12

CINCINNATI — Francisco Cordero blew a two-run lead in the ninth, but the Cincinnati Reds recovered on Jonny Gomes' bases-loaded grounder in the 12th inning Friday night, getting a slump-busting 4-3 victory over ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-09-11T05:12:58Z)

No violence in 4th night of police protests in LA

... the level of outrage over the fatal police shooting of an illegal immigrant from Guatemala ... time," said Juan Lorenzo, a day laborer who knew Jaminez. Lorenzo claimed that Officer Frank Hernandez, (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-10T13:49:33Z)

Halle Berry happy with her Vogue cover

... Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, the architect of this now-national shopping event. "I know how important the night is for fashion, our industry and the economy ... black pants were by Rag & Bone. (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-11T03:04:07Z)

Reds Top Pirates, Break Slump

CINCINNATI (AP) - Francisco Cordero blew a two-run lead in the ninth, but the Cincinnati Reds recovered on Jonny Gomes' bases-loaded grounder in the 12th inning Friday night, getting a slump-busting 4-3 victory over ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-09-11T04:15:42Z)

Argentina romps past World Cup champ Spain 4-1

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Spain lost for the first time since winning the World Cup title, allowing its most goals in a decade in a 4-1 exhibition defeat at Argentina on Tuesday night. Lionel Messi ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-07T23:04:18Z)

Fashion Night Out 2010 Not About Bargains

... Vogue's Anna Wintour, is expanding across the country Friday ... a ping pong tournament with the Rag & Bone designers and a karaoke contest judged by the Olsen twins. More than 100 cities across the country ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-10T22:03:29Z)

No. 3 Boise State rallies to defeat No. 10 Virginia Tech

... Boise State passed what might be its toughest test of the season, beating No. 10 Virginia Tech, 33-30, last night. The Broncos (1-0) came ... spot in this week's The Sports Network FCS poll. Villanova fell to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-07T06:57:56Z)

Kevin Harvick wins Nationwide race at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. - Kevin Harvick passed Brad Keselowski for the lead with just over 50 laps to go Friday night and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond. Harvick earned his third victory of the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-11T02:35:29Z)

Gang Green: No games will be blacked out on TV

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets avoided a television blackout by selling out their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Matt Higgins, the team's executive vice president of business ... (Source: Times Herald-Record 2010-09-10T06:11:25Z)

Sports digest: Kevin Harvick holds off Brad Keselowski in Nationwide Series win ...

Kevin Harvick passed Brad Keselowski for the lead with just over 50 laps to go Friday night and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Richmond, Va., for his third victory of the season and 37th overall ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-11T05:05:49Z)

Argentina hands Spain 4-1 loss, first for champions since World Cup title

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Spain lost for the first time since winning the World Cup title, allowing its most goals in a decade in a 4-1 exhibition defeat at Argentina on Tuesday night. Lionel Messi ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-07T22:21:21Z)

Boise will play anybody? Really??? No.

Now Bronco stadium may be a lot smaller than ... and 1 FCS). If Nebraska offered this, they were likely looking for a high uneven appearance fee. At 35,000 capacity, Boise is extremely limited in the appearance fee ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-11T03:11:17Z)

"Runway" Star Siriano Kicks Off NY Fashion Week

... New York Fashion Week brought its cutting-edge style uptown on Thursday, opening its spring-collection previews in a new location at Lincoln Center ... the new home of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. While most ... (Source: EDGE Boston 2010-09-11T04:22:52Z)

4th night of police protests in LA; no violence

... the level of outrage over the fatal police shooting of an illegal immigrant from Guatemala ... time," said Juan Lorenzo, a day laborer who knew Jaminez. Lorenzo claimed that Officer Frank Hernandez, who the ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-11T01:09:35Z)

Reds blow lead in 9th, rally to beat Pirates 4-3 in 12 innings, ending 5-game ...

Francisco Cordero blew a two-run lead in the ninth, but the Reds recovered on Jonny Gomes' bases-loaded grounder in the 12th inning Friday night, getting a slump-busting 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Source: Republic 2010-09-11T04:22:52Z)

Marlins 3, Nationals 1

... Alex Sanabia allowed three hits in 6 2-3 scoreless but peaceful innings, and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 Friday night in their ... John Lannan (7-7) allowed three runs and seven hits in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-11T02:21:10Z)

Alex Sanabia pitches Marlins past Nationals

... Alex Sanabia allowed three hits in 6 2/3 scoreless but peaceful innings and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday night in their ... John Lannan (7-7) allowed three runs and seven hits ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-10T23:00:45Z)

Nyjer Morgan: First Baseball Player To Celebrate Getting His Ass Kicked

... Chris Volstad hit Nyjer Morgan with a pitch for the second time that game. The first time Morgan was plunked was payback for the game from the night before, where Morgan ran over Brett Hayes ... his next at bat. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-03T18:37:02Z)

Jets sell out opener against Ravens, say there will be no TV blackouts this season

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets avoided a television blackout by selling out their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Matt Higgins, the team's executive vice president of business ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-10T15:08:18Z)

NY Fashion Week opens at new venue uptown

... New York Fashion Week brought its cutting-edge style uptown on Thursday, opening its spring-collection previews in a new location on the campus of Lincoln Center ... new home of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-09-09T19:34:20Z)

Typically stout Spain springs a leak

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Spain lost for the first time since winning the World Cup title, allowing its most goals in a decade in a 4-1 exhibition defeat at Argentina on Tuesday night. Lionel Messi ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-09-08T07:32:32Z)

Fashion's Night Out celebrates shopping nationwide

... one-night-only celebration dreamed up by Vogue's Anna Wintour ... top with Rag & Bone pants, said participating was a no-brainer. "I know how important the night is for fashion, our industry and the economy, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T23:36:32Z)

New York Fashion Week Day One! Project Runway and Christian Siriano

New York Fashion Week ... contestant Christian Siriano. Showing its dedication to cutting edge style, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off yesterday in its stunning new uptown location – the Lincoln Center! (Source: instyle.co.uk 2010-09-10T14:32:30Z)

Boise State gains in Associated Press poll

M ore AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country ... The Broncos remained third after a thrilling 33-30 victory against Virginia Tech on Monday night, receiving eight first-place ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-08T04:40:44Z)

Who had the worst week in Washington? The Nationals' Nyjer Morgan

Enter Nyjer Morgan, who proved that things can always go from bad to worse ... Morgan crashed into Florida catcher Brett Hayes at home plate. The collision, which left Hayes with a separated shoulder, was entirely ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-04T04:24:00Z)

Jets sell out season opener vs. Ravens

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have avoided a television blackout by selling out ... Those non-PSL seats had already sold out for the Jets' first two home games by later that night. Matt Higgins, the Jets ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-09T21:07:24Z)

L.A. residents say police harassment spawned outrage

... the level of outrage over the fatal police shooting of an illegal immigrant from Guatemala ... time," said Juan Lorenzo, a day laborer who knew Jaminez. Lorenzo claimed that Officer Frank Hernandez, who the ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-10T16:55:40Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 10, 2010, 9:41 pm

Trade ministers hopeful of signing Korea deal

Italy threatening to delay free-trade agreement. Vanackere, who today chaired a meeting of EU trade ministers ... the Belgian presidency to sign the accord "no later than 6 October," when the EU and South Korea ... (Source: European Voice 2010-09-10T13:06:36Z)

NBA News: Chicago Bulls Talking Trade For Carmelo Anthony

the Bulls are talking about trading Joakim Noah and others to the Denver Nuggets for Carmelo Anthony. The Nuggets are reportedly hesitant to take back Luol Deng as part of a deal with the Bulls because Denver is ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-09-09T19:48:39Z)

UPDATE: Belgian Minister: Hope To Sign South Korea Trade Deal Monday

BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--European trade ministers are "very close" to agreement on a free trade deal with South Korea, but ongoing concerns from Italy prevented the deal from being signed at a meeting Friday ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-10T12:52:17Z)

Fans show up to welcome Blues' goalie Halak

The 25 year old Jaroslav Halak led all playoff goalies with a ... Montreal decided to hang onto Carey Price and shipped Halak to the Blues for two prospects. Blues president John Davidson, thinks the found their ... (Source: Missourinet 2010-09-10T15:44:05Z)

FirstEnergy, Allegheny Energy Deal Approved in VA

... acquisition of Allegheny Energy Inc. The companies announced the deal's approval by the State Corporation Commission Friday. Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy announced in February that it was buying Greensburg, (Source: WHSV 2010-09-10T16:12:43Z)

Goaltender Halak meets his new fans in St. Louis, calls Montreal a `nice memory'

LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues introduced their prize acquisition, goaltender Jaroslav Halak, to his new fans Thursday. ... who became a restricted free agent along with fellow netminder Carey Price. ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-10T08:13:07Z)

Allegheny-FirstEnergy deal gets advisor support

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Allegheny Energy Inc. said Thursday that four proxy advisory firms have recommended ... FirstEnergy is based in Akron, Ohio. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-02T18:38:13Z)

Carey on: Canadiens' Price gets new deal

Carey Price, who played second fiddle to Jaroslav Halak last spring during the Montreal Canadiens' surprising playoff run to the ... entering the season, thanks to an offseason deal that sent Halak to the St. Louis Blues ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-02T22:55:55Z)

Pens' Crosby homers at PNC Park

... president has asked two of the governing body's committees to examine scrapping extra-time at the 2014 World Cup and encourage more attacking play. Sepp ... FIFA's Football and Technical & Development committees ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-09-09T17:04:01Z)

Va regulators OK FirstEnergy-Allegheny merger

... acquisition of Allegheny Energy Inc.The companies announced the deal's approval by the State Corporation Commission on Friday.Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy announced in February that it was buying Greensburg, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T14:11:02Z)

Vt. utility plans to purchase power from wind project

READSBORO, Vt. -- Central Vermont Public Service announced Thursday it would purchase 20 megawatts of wind power from a planned 15-turbine wind project in Readsboro and Searsburg. CVPS President Bob Young ... (Source: North Adams Transcript 2010-09-11T04:22:52Z)

National ticker, September 11

... plans to buy two-thirds of electricity generated by a proposed wind turbine project in Readsboro and Searsburg. The project would start operating in 2012. The Deerfield Wind project would include 15 wind turbines, (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-09-11T03:39:55Z)

FIFA president Sepp Blatter asks panels to study scrapping extra-time at World Cup

... president has asked two of the governing body's committees to examine scrapping extra-time at the 2014 World Cup and encourage more attacking play. Sepp ... FIFA's Football and Technical & Development committees ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-09T09:11:34Z)

Mountaineers Rally fo Beat Marshall in OT

... Mountaineers to a 24-21 victory over Marshall on Friday night. Brian Anderson threw three touchdown passes for Marshall (1-1) and the Thundering Herd appeared to have ... including Geno Smith's 5-yard TD toss to ... (Source: WHSV 2010-09-11T04:08:33Z)

College football: West Virginia stuns Marshall in overtime

... Mountaineers to a 24-21 victory over state rival Marshall last night. Brian Anderson threw three touchdown passes for Marshall (1-1) and the Thundering Herd appeared ... including Geno Smith's five-yard scoring ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-11T04:15:42Z)

Alden denies it agreed to a revised Emmis deal

While Emmis Communications claims that Alden Global ... Notes due 2017 (the "New Notes") in exchange for Emmis' 6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock at a rate of $30.00 principal amount of New ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-09-10T14:18:11Z)

West Virginia survives scare against Marshall

... sophomore quarterback Geno Smith ... give Marshall a 7-0 lead. After not scoring an offensive touchdown in their opener at Ohio State, it took the Thundering Herd just 3:17 to score against the Mountaineers. (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-11T04:01:23Z)

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Bengals' veteran receivers present major challenge for young ...

What's with all this talk about Chad Ochocinco grabbing one of ... The Cincinnati Bengals already have plenty of weapons in their arsenal. "(Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer) has a ton of weapons," said the ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-09-11T01:52:32Z)

IASIS to buy Brim-owned hospitals for $95M

IASIS Healthcare of Franklin said today it has an agreement to buy the hospital-operator side of Brentwood-based Brim Healthcare 's business. The $95 million deal includes Wadley Regional Medical Center ... Brim ... (Source: Nashville Business Journal 2010-09-10T14:03:52Z)

JS Acquisition Announces Termination of Acquisition Deal with Emmis ...

JS Acquisition, Inc. announced today that it has terminated the previously announced deal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Emmis Communications ... Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-09T12:46:19Z)

Reports: Bulls discussing Carmelo Anthony deal

... Bulls ... Luol Deng, but the Nuggets are reluctant to take on Deng's contract, which has four years and roughly $15 million left. A source said the Nuggets would be more interested in a deal built around center ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-10T15:44:05Z)

Iasis Healthcare to acquire Brim Holdings

Iasis Healthcare, Franklin, Tenn., said it is acquiring Brim Holdings and the two hospitals it owns ... Iasis is acquiring 150-bed Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana, Texas, and 15-bed Pikes Peak Regional ... (Source: ModernHealthcare.com 2010-09-10T14:25:21Z)

Patriots Notebook: Bengals will be on the attack

What's with all this talk about Chad Ochocinco grabbing one of the ... The Cincinnati Bengals already have plenty of weapons in their arsenal. "(Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer) has a ton of weapons," said the NFL ... (Source: MetroWest Daily News 2010-09-11T03:54:14Z)

Fantasy Football 2010 Cincinnati Bengals Terrell Owens Will Produce

It was a strange season for Terrell Owens in 2009. He played in the media ... has been rejuvenated by playing with good friend and fellow reality star Chad Ochocinco. Carson Palmer has been quoted as saying the two ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-07T03:37:30Z)

Bulls, Nuggets Discussing Carmelo Anthony Deal?

Carmelo Anthony is reportedly ... Denver are having talks involving 'Melo , Joakim Noah, Luol Deng and perhaps some draft picks. From the Sun-Times : According to multiple reports, the Bulls and Denver Nuggets have ... (Source: SLAM 2010-09-10T12:59:27Z)

Iasis acquiring two Brim hospitals for $95 million

Iasis, a Franklin-based hospital chain, will pay about $95 million in a cash-for-stock deal for Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana ... operation will be spun out from under Brim Holdings Inc., the parent ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-10T15:36:56Z)

CVPS reaches deal to purchase wind power

READSBORO — Central Vermont Public Service announced Thursday it reached an agreement to buy two-thirds of the electricity generated by the proposed Deerfield Wind project in Readsboro and Searsburg. The ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-09-11T03:11:17Z)

EU sees SKorea trade deal despite Italian worries

... free trade deal with South Korea ... hurt Italy's car makers. "We have come very close to finalizing the procedure," Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere said after chairing a meeting of EU trade ministers. " (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T14:03:52Z)

Hot M&A Stock Deals of the Day (CASY, ZGEN, EMMS, HGRD)

... Emmis Communications Corp. (Nasdaq: EMMS) to take the company private were not acceptable to Alden. Details from the release: "Alden had previously agreed with JS ... A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock at ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-10T15:51:15Z)

FIFA to study getting rid of extra-time at World Cup

... Blatter has asked two of the governing body's committees to examine scrapping extra-time at the 2014 World Cup and encourage more attacking play. Blatter ... FIFA's Football and Technical & Development ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-09T09:11:34Z)

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

To Armando Galarraga, reunion with Jim Joyce 'no big deal'

He will be starting Friday night for the Tigers with Jim Joyce working the plate ... the night on which Joyce's call at first base cost him a perfect game. But Galarraga has only two additional victories to show for ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-10T23:22:13Z)

Royals Lose Late to White Sox 4-3

... with two out in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night. Chicago stopped a three-game slide and pulled within five games of AL Central-leading ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-09-11T03:11:17Z)

US pastor who planned to burn Quran on way to NYC

An acquaintance of the pastor who once planned to burn copies of the Quran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says the Rev. Terry Jones is headed to New York aboard a Friday night flight. K.A. Paul, a Christian evangelist ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-11T01:59:42Z)

Allen Dale June, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers, dies in Ariz ...

Allen Dale June, one of the 29 ... Navajo Nation officials announced the death Thursday. They say June died Wednesday night at the Veteran Assistance Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. The Code Talkers took part in every ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-10T00:42:09Z)

One of original Navajo Code Talkers dies in Ariz.

Allen Dale June, one of the 29 ... Navajo Nation officials announced the death Thursday. They say June died Wednesday night at the Veteran Assistance Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. The Code Talkers took part in every ... (Source: WPTV 2010-09-10T12:37:58Z)

NASCAR's Chase field all but set before Richmond race

... Series ends its regular season Saturday night with a race in Richmond ... last two Chase spots technically remain in play and belong to Greg Biffle, 11th in the current point standings, and Clint Bowyer, (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-11T02:06:51Z)

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton still hurting

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton sat out for a sixth consecutive game Friday night due to a bruised right rib cage. Hamilton, who leads the majors with a .361 batting average, also has shoulder, back and knee ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-11T01:38:13Z)

MLB tells umpire Jim Joyce to keep quiet over Armando Galarraga reunion

... Jim Joyce said he was willing to talk about his return to Comerica Park and reunion with Armando Galarraga. His bosses ... with Galarraga on the mound since the near-perfect game on June 2. On that night, (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-11T02:14:01Z)

Friend: Pastor who planned Koran burn flying to NY

... associate of the pastor who once planned to burn copies of the Koran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says the Rev. Terry Jones is headed to New York aboard a Friday night flight. K.A. Paul, a Christian evangelist ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-11T01:09:35Z)

Clint Bowyer close to Chase

RICHMOND, Va. -- Clint Bowyer needs only a clean race at Richmond International Speedway to lock down the final spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Bowyer goes into Saturday night's "regular ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-10T21:06:13Z)

Jim Joyce muzzled by Major League Baseball over Armando Galarraga reunion

... Jim Joyce said he was willing to talk about his return to Comerica Park and reunion with Armando Galarraga. His bosses ... with Galarraga on the mound since the near-perfect game on June 2. On that night, (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-10T22:17:48Z)

Carmona Dominates Twins in Series Opener

Fausto Carmona pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in more than two years, slowing Minnesota's September surge and leading the Cleveland Indians to a 2-0 win over the AL Central-leading Twins on Friday night ... (Source: KSTP 2010-09-11T01:31:04Z)

Allen Dale June, one of first Navajo Code Talkers; at 91

Allen Dale June, one of the 29 original Navajo Code Talkers who confounded the Japanese ... June died of natural causes Wednesday night at a veterans hospital in Prescott, said his wife, Virginia. His health had been ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-11T03:04:07Z)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Begins Tender Offer to Acquire ZymoGenetics, Inc.

a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of ZymoGenetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZGEN). Bristol-Myers Squibb announced on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 its intent to acquire ZymoGenetics. (Source: Forbes 2010-09-10T11:26:23Z)

Gainesville pastor who planned to burn Qurans is en route to New York, friend says

... associate of the pastor who once planned to burn copies of the Quran to mark the 9/11 anniversary says the Rev. Terry Jones is headed to New York aboard a Friday night flight. K.A. Paul, a Christian evangelist ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-11T01:38:13Z)

ZymoGenetics tender offer begins

Seattle-based ZymoGenetics (NASDAQ: ZGEN) will become a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb. (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-09-10T13:06:36Z)

US orders Enbridge to stop Illinois pipeline spill

Enbridge shut the pipeline down after the leak was reported Thursday in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville. Oil spewed onto a roadway and into a nearby retention pond but no injuries were reported. The company said the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-11T01:31:04Z)

No pressure on Bowyer as he tries to lock down final Chase berth

RICHMOND, Va. – Clint Bowyer needs only a clean race at Richmond International Speedway to lock down the final spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Bowyer goes into Saturday night's ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-10T21:13:22Z)

EPA orders Enbridge to stop Romeoville oil spill

Enbridge shut the pipeline down after the leak was reported Thursday in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville. Oil spewed onto a roadway and into a nearby retention pond but no injuries were reported. The company said the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-11T00:05:10Z)

Twins-Indians Preview

... AL Central-leading Twins bounce back from their first loss in a week Saturday night against the Cleveland Indians . Minnesota ... managed three hits as Cleveland starter Fausto Carmona went the distance. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-11T02:56:58Z)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Commences Cash Tender Offer To Acquire ZymoGenetics - Quick ...

(RTTNews) - Biopharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY: News ) Friday said it would purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of ZymoGenetics, Inc. (ZGEN: News ) for about $885 million in cash ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-10T12:16:30Z)

Pierzynski hits key 2-run double as White Sox beat Royals 4-3 to stop slide

... with two out in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night. Chicago stopped a three-game slide and pulled within five games of AL Central-leading ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-11T03:04:07Z)

Naomi Campbell dances on Madison as her contribution to Fashion's Night Out

NEW YORK - You know what stops traffic? Naomi Campbell — and a dozen models imitating her — in leather hot pants, dancing on the sidewalk of Madison Avenue. That was Campbell's contribution to Friday's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-11T02:21:10Z)

Rangers' SS Elvis Andrus back in lineup; OF Josh Hamilton remains out with bruised ribs

ARLINGTON, Texas – Shortstop Elvis Andrus is back in the Texas Rangers ' starting lineup against the New York Yankees after missing five games because of a tight right hamstring. Texas outfielder Josh ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-11T00:19:29Z)

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus back in lineup; Josh Hamilton remains out with ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shortstop Elvis Andrus was back in the Texas Rangers' starting lineup against the New York Yankees on Friday night after missing five games because of a tight right hamstring. Texas ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-11T00:12:19Z)

Recap: Cleveland vs. Minnesota

Fausto Carmona pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in more than two years, slowing Minnesota's September surge and leading the Cleveland Indians to a 2-0 win over the AL Central-leading Twins on Friday night. (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-11T01:16:45Z)

Stars, Shoppers Meet at Fashion's Night Out

NEW YORK (AP) - Naomi Campbell danced on the sidewalk of Madison Avenue in leather hotpants. Alexander Wang led a dance party in a department store. And Vogue's Anna Wintour wore a (gasp) T-shirt. It could ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-09-11T01:45:23Z)

White Sox 4, Royals 3

... with two out in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night. Chicago stopped a three-game slide and pulled within five games of AL Central-leading ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-11T02:42:39Z)

Celebrities, shoppers meet at Fashion's Night Out

Naomi Campbell danced on the sidewalk of Madison Avenue in leather hotpants. Alexander Wang led a dance party in a department store. And Vogue's Anna Wintour wore a (gasp) T-shirt. It could only be Fashion ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-09-11T00:19:29Z)

Enbridge's Illinois oil leak follows July spill in Marshall, Michigan

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (AP) -- Officials with Enbridge Energy say one of its pipelines in the southwestern Chicago suburbs has leaked oil onto a roadway and into a retention pond. Village officials in Romeoville ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-09-10T03:12:28Z)

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