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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 10:45 pm

Wright set to put injury behind him for good

The injury won't be completely out of his mind anytime soon, but Wright said he is hopeful he won't have to deal with it again. "I guess it can be serious if you don't do the proper things to keep yourself healthy, but I plan on doing those things," Wright said. (Source: New York Post 2011-06-07T05:08:55Z)

Gay Teens At Much Higher Risk For Unhealthy Behavior; Suicide, Drugs

Support groups have been created to help gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender teenagers deal with the problems they face, such as not fitting in at school. Gay teenagers who feel they are at risk for suicide should seek immediate counsel from friends ... (Source: Medical News Today 2011-06-06T19:57:44Z)

Conn. bill would add real estate tax

"This bill in a sense is property tax relief," Meyer said. "It gives the towns an additional source of revenue for responsibilities they have to do: deal with contaminated land, brownfield remediation, storm water controls. It also deals with energy ... (Source: New Haven Register 2011-06-07T05:16:04Z)

Mercantile proposal renews possibility of apartment projects in Oklahoma City's Bricktown district

Yet to this day, spare a couple of smaller apartments along Main Street, housing has consisted of for-sale condominiums selling for about a half-million dollars each. Attempts were made, to be sure. In the early 2000s, a large apartment complex was ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2011-06-07T05:01:45Z)

Florida State ousts Alabama, moves to Super Regionals

"Obviously going back to the tornado is something we all had to deal with along with the community and it showed a real spirit and character about this team that really bonded and moved forward as the season went on," he said. (Source: Florida Today 2011-06-07T05:16:04Z)

LAPD seeks tighter regulations on toy guns

And now it has happened." The Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance banning the sale of toy guns from ice cream trucks in 2005, but several distributors interviewed by The Times said some trucks still carry the guns. "It's a few renegade trucks that ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-07T05:08:55Z)

Coyotes sign goalie LaBarbera to 2-year deal, still hoping to lock up Bryzgalov

GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Phoenix Coyotes have signed backup goalie Jason LaBarbera to a two-year contract. Terms of the deal weren't released. LaBarbera, in his seventh NHL season, played 17 games behind Ilya Bryzgalov in 2010-11, going 6-3 with a 3.26 goals ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-07T05:16:04Z)

Barclays ordered to pay $1bn to Lehman trustee

Barclays' appeal will probably focus on the transfer of assets agreement, a part of its original deal to acquire the broker-dealer that was not explicitly approved by the court but that provided for the transfer of margin assets. At the time, the ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-07T05:01:45Z)

Florida State awaits in super regionals if Texas A&M can overcome Arizona

"Obviously going back to the tornado is something we all had to deal with along with the community, and it showed a real spirit and character about this team that really bonded and moved forward as the season went on," he said. (Source: Dallas Morning News 2011-06-07T04:54:36Z)

Baba Ramdev 'forgives' PM and govt; open to talks

Some have also questioned the government for striking a secret deal with the Baba before his fast began - and not disclosing this to the public. The Baba's critics have also raised this point. On Friday evening, after a five-hour discussion, senior ... (Source: NDTV 2011-06-07T05:08:55Z)

Euro Gains on Greece Debt Plan Optimism; Copper, Oil Decline

General Electric Co. and Capital One Financial Corp. may be active after people with direct knowledge of the matter said the two companies submitted bids of ING Groep NV's U.S. online bank last week in a sale that may raise about $9 billion. Temple ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-07T05:16:04Z)

CDC study: Gay, bisexual teens do riskier things

One CDC official explains that gay, lesbian and bisexual students deal with stigma and disapproval, which can contribute to a kid taking risks. The CDC released the results on Monday. (Source: Florida Today 2011-06-07T05:16:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 8:43 pm

Department of Health holds public hearing for proposed hookah ban

The proposal would make establishments that offer the water-pipes go up in smoke. Hookahs are a type of pipe that features smoke, typically flavored, filtered through water. Nathan Proter, one of the seven owners of Huka Bar in Murray said people are ... (Source: ABC 4 2011-06-07T03:00:04Z)

Prada plans Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $2.6B

Italian fashion house Prada plans to raise up to $2.6 billion in a listing on Hong Kong's stock exchange, according to a person familiar with the deal, joining other foreign companies flocking to cash in on China's rising fortunes. Prada plans to sell some ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

Warriors hire analyst Mark Jackson as head coach

He also interviewed in previous years for openings in Phoenix, New York and Chicago. He finally ended up getting the offer he wanted from the Warriors, who have made big changes in the front office and coaching staff under Lacob's new ownership. (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

13 virtual programs can teach across Va. divisions

Thirteen virtual school programs have earned the state's stamp of approval to offer online courses to multiple divisions. The approved providers, announced Monday, offer full-time virtual schools, supplemental instruction programs and "blended-instruction ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2011-06-07T03:07:13Z)

Mark Jackson becomes Warriors' new coach

He also interviewed in previous years for openings in Phoenix, New York and Chicago. He finally ended up getting the offer he wanted from the Warriors. "I have sensed that Joe is committed to winning and building a team and a culture the right way ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

Nortel Networks' patent portfolio up for auction

In April, Nortel chose Google's offer as the starting point of the auction, also known as the stalking horse bid. The auction will start June 20 behind the closed doors of a New York law firm. (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-07T02:52:54Z)

Warriors hire Brooklyn-born star Mark Jackson of Bishop Loughlin, St. John's & Knicks as head coach

He finally ended up getting the offer he wanted from the Warriors, who have made big changes in the front office and coaching staff under Lacob's new ownership. "I have sensed that Joe is committed to winning and building a team and a culture the right way ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Trailer E3 2011: The Atlantis of the Sands

Standing in his way are a motley assortment of thugs, agents and a steely-eyed Helen Mirren look-a-like with a very sharp umbrella handle who has uncovered Drake's dark secret. (Source: G4 TV 2011-06-07T03:00:04Z)

Mets draft Wyoming high school outfielder Brandon Nimmo as Paul DePodesta focuses on raw talent

Comfortably settled with his family in San Diego, DePodesta was not eager to leave. After a visit from Alderson in November, though, he could not refuse the GM's offer of what industry sources say was an approximately $1 million annual salary, the freedom ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

Obama's chief economic advisor resigning

Related Rep. Anthony Weiner admits tweeting lewd photo, and more Republican Rick Santorum launches presidential bid Chances fading for a sweeping deal on spending cuts A White House official said the president would have "loved'' for Goolsbee to stay in the job. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-07T02:52:54Z)

Singapore Air, Virgin Australia sign partnership

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines ( SIAL.SI ) has formed an alliance with Virgin Australia ( VBA.AX ) under a deal which will allow the two airlines ... airlines planned to code-share on flights and offer reciprocal frequent flyer program benefits ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

Untapped markets lie in the export crosshairs

"Exporters understand the need for export controls, but the process can be bureaucratic and often slow enough to prevent a sale going ahead," says Gordon Lane, managing director of the defence section of ADS, the defence lobby group. "Exporters ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-07T03:21:32Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 6:46 pm

GOP offers to meet Dayton on K-12, cops, courts

After an hour-long meeting with GOP leaders, the Democratic governor said he appreciated what he called a "meaningful offer," but said he still wouldn't support the cap. Dayton has said the budget needs to include new revenue, possibly new or increased ... (Source: INFORUM 2011-06-07T01:05:32Z)

Josh Duhamel Returning To 'All My Children' Before Series' End

Josh Duhamel is heading back to Pine Valley, Access Hollywood has confirmed. The "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" actor, who rose to fame playing Leo du Pres on "All My Children," will return to the soap for a cameo before the long-running daytime series ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-07T01:05:32Z)

Cacophony on UK tax and powers

The UK general election set for May 5 that year could result in a Conservative majority but with few seats in Scotland, allowing Mr Salmond to offer independence as an alternative to rule by Tories lacking a mandate. Geordie hip Notebook doubts that North ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-07T00:51:13Z)

General Electric, Capital One Said to Vie for ING Online Bank

June 7 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co. and Capital One Financial Corp. submitted bids for ING Groep NV's U.S. online bank last week in a sale that may raise about ... GE made an all-cash bid, while the offer from McLean, Virginia- based Capital ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-07T01:05:32Z)

Cheryl Cole loses 'X Factor' judge job to Nicole Scherzinger

Other accounts faulted a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul. The statement issued Monday did not offer a reason for her exit, nor did it say whether she would return to the British version of "X Factor," on which she has appeared. Because Fox and the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-07T01:34:10Z)

Burress Released From Jail With Comeback as Goal

"It's a beautiful day. It's a beautiful day to be reunited with my family. I want to go home and spend some quality time with them." He added: "I'd like to thank everybody for their prayers and words of encouragement. I'd like to thank all my ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-07T01:27:00Z)

Afghan War Commanders Thwart Taliban

He stepped up the program after discovering that most Taliban soldiers who had entered a program to give up the fight in exchange for legitimate work had learned about the offer on the radio ... issued by the Taliban after dark to threaten civilians ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-07T00:58:22Z)

Burress leaves NY prison for uncertain NFL career

"It's a beautiful day. It's a beautiful day to be reunited with my family. I want to go home and spend some quality time with them." "I'd like to thank everybody for their prayers and words of encouragement," he said. "I'd like to thank all my fans all ... (Source: AP - NBC Sports 2011-06-06T16:15:49Z)

Fox says it will bid for 4 Olympics through 2020

looking relaxed in a pink open-neck shirt and dark blazer, said as he headed into the closed-door presentation at IOC headquarters. Asked how he was approaching the meeting, Hill said, "We don't really plan these things. They just happen. We just chat." (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-06T15:47:11Z)

Josh Duhamel Returning To 'All My Children'

Josh Duhamel is heading back to Pine Valley, Access Hollywood has confirmed. The "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" actor, who rose to fame playing Leo du Pres on "All My Children," will return to the soap for a cameo before the long-running daytime ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2011-06-07T00:51:13Z)

Ex-Giants WR Burress leaves prison, targets return to NFL

"I just want to thank God for bringing me through one of the most trying times in my life," Burress said in a brief exchange with reporters outside Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, N.Y. "It's a beautiful day. It's a beautiful day to be reunited with my family. (Source: NFL 2011-06-07T01:05:32Z)

Early test results show no E. coli in suspect German sprouts

Authorities called for the cucumbers to be pulled from sale. Germany later said Spanish produce was not the source of the infection, and furious Spanish farmers are now demanding hundreds of millions of euros in compensation from Germany. Jose Maria ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-06T13:52:39Z)

Targeting the TSA

Cutting screeners would mean longer lines. And GOP fears over the extremely limited rights being granted to the TSA workforce — they can't bargain on such matters as compensation or security procedures, only such picayune issues as shifts and transfers ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-07T01:19:51Z)

Olympic Bidding Begins With Fox's Offer for Four Games

Fox Sports began the auction for Olympic television rights Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland, by offering to buy the next four Games starting with the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. ESPN and NBC Sports will make their offers Tuesday to the ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-07T00:58:22Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 4:44 pm

Prada Hong Kong IPO Could Raise $3 Billion

the person said, raising as much as HK$20 billion. In addition, Prada could sell 63 million more shares, or 15% of the offer, through an overallotment option if demand is strong. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-06T23:11:00Z)

History-Making $100 Million Milestone Surpassed as Napa Vintners Bring in $7.3 Million at Charity Event

The fairway at Meadowood, which has served as the Live Auction's venue since its inception in 1981, has seen typically beautiful weather with daytime ... Originally planning to offer open-air seating, the event organizers quickly rallied to find ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T22:42:22Z)

What your business can expect on World IPv6 Day

In my case, my ISP provider is Vodafone subsidiary SFR, a France-based provider that--besides its lousy service and obnoxious TV commercials--does not offer IPv6-only connectivity unless you sign up for its beta program and invest in one of its newer routers. (Source: IT World 2011-06-06T14:35:36Z)

US stocks hit by economic worry; euro slips

Peru's stock market sank more than 12 percent, while the sol currency fell 1.5 percent, prompting the central bank to offer to sell about $215 million in deposit certificates aimed at curbing the currency's fall. Joyce Chang, global head of emerging ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-06T23:18:10Z)

It's Official: Nicole Scherzinger Replaces Cheryl Cole As "X Factor" Judge

Scherzinger had originally joined the show as a host. The network and "X Factor" producers FremantleMedia North American and Syco TV didn't offer any details on the decision in a brief joint statement. But Cole's official ouster followed weeks of reports ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2011-06-06T22:49:32Z)

Cameron to restate his faith in NHS reforms

This is despite fears from some Lib Dems that more competition could amount to part-privatisation. His words risk inflaming a row ignited by Nick Clegg last month, when the deputy prime minister announced the health bill would be sent back to the committee ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-06T22:56:41Z)

Rights Group Says Libyan Rebels Detain Qaddafi Supporters

British Maj. Gen. Nick Pope said Royal Air Force planes struck Qaddafi's military intelligence headquarters. An old Italian colonial building that Libyan government officials said was bombed Monday appeared half gone, with piles of rubble strewn about its ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-06T22:49:32Z)

Hurricane Electric to Offer Premium Tunnel Broker Service

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hurricane Electric , the world's largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and colocation provider, announced today the availability of a new premium IPv6 tunnel broker service to complement its free and highly popular ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T22:42:22Z)

Arsenal FC: Should Samir Nasri Be Sold for Demanding Cesc Fabregas-Type Wages?

Players know the club earns a hefty chunk each year through sponsorships, TV rights and prize money. And they also know that if one club doesn't offer them what they want, there's always another club. So the best talents will always demand the highest wage. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-06T23:25:19Z)

Singapore Air and Virgin Australia sign partnership deal

Virgin said in a statement on Tuesday the airlines planned to offer reciprocal frequently flyer programme benefits and co-ordinate schedules under the agreement. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-06T22:56:41Z)

Groupon Getaways with Expedia deal site launching late June

The new site will offer "deeply discounted, highly compelling travel deals," including hotel packages, airline tickets, car rentals, cruises and destination activities, according to a recent Expedia press release.    The travel deals will follow the ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2011-06-06T23:03:51Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 2:45 pm

Early test results show no E. coli in suspect German sprouts

Authorities called for the cucumbers to be pulled from sale. Germany later said Spanish produce was not the source of the infection, and furious Spanish farmers are now demanding hundreds of millions of euros in compensation from Germany. Jose Maria ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-06T13:52:39Z)

Illinois Governor Quinn calls special session on capital bill

The $31 billion capital improvement program Illinois enacted two years ago was already under a dark cloud after a state appeals court in January voided taxes and other revenue earmarked to pay off bonds. The state is currently awaiting a final ruling on ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-06T20:55:00Z)

EA Shipping Battlefield 3 In October 2011, Mass Effect 3 In March 2012

EA revealed today that the action RPG will ship with a $79.99 "N7 Collector's Edition" that includes a Dark Horse comic book, a hardcover art book, an extended soundtrack, a lithograph, an N7 patch, and bonus in-game content (exclusive weapons, in-game ... (Source: Gamasutra 2011-06-06T21:16:28Z)

Germany backtracks on sprouts as E. coli source

Producers destroyed thousands of tons of cucumbers over the past two days, according to local media, after their production was either turned back from exports or refused for sale by supermarkets in Romania for fear of E. coli bacteria contamination. (Source: Grand Island Independent 2011-06-06T20:40:41Z)

What I Do: Dr. Lisa Nesson keeps horses healthy and happy

Last year, I did an ultrasound and found the mare was not in foal. During a second ultrasound, I found the foal and last week a dark-color filly was born after an 11-month gestation. What I Do features area residents who have interesting or unique jobs. (Source: madison 2011-06-06T20:33:31Z)

Zion Oil to Launch Rights Offering

solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities of any such state or jurisdiction. The rights offering will be made by means of a prospectus supplement that will be filed by the record date (File No. (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T21:30:47Z)

Is Now the Time to Buy a Home?

Here is a glimmer of what the future may hold: While overall home prices fell by 7.5% in April over the same period a year earlier, according to CoreLogic, a Santa Ana, Calif., provider of real-estate data and analytics, if you exclude distressed sales ... (Source: Smart Money 2011-06-06T21:23:38Z)

Fitch Withdraws Expected Ratings of Oklahoma Student Loan Auth, Series 2011-1; Pre-sale Retracted

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the 'AAA(EXP)' rating assigned to the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority, taxable LIBOR-indexed floating rate bonds, series 2011-1. The expected rating was withdrawn as the transaction has been postponed ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T21:09:19Z)

American Nears Accord on Eagle Contract, Pilots Say

AMR, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has been studying for almost a year whether to separate American Eagle through a spinoff, public offering of stock, or a sale. AMR wants Eagle to compete for the business of ferrying passengers from smaller cities to hub ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T21:16:28Z)

Former Illinois governor admits he wanted reporters fired

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich admitted Monday that he wanted the Chicago Tribune to fire writers who were critical of him, while he was helping the paper structure a deal connected with the sale of the Chicago Cubs. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-06T21:02:09Z)

Against Historical Fundamentalism: Jill Lepore on the Tea Party

The Founding Fathers were the whites of their eyes, a fantasy of an America before race ... he is a Satan corrupting the Edenic order to the malevolent glee of those dark legions spiriting away the tax dollars of the righteous. A voice from the Harvard ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-06T21:16:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 12:45 pm

Local firm to liquidate Vegas hotel contents

The sale begins June 16 in Las Vegas and will continue for 60 days or until the contents are sold. NCL has liquidated more than 800 U.S. hotels and resorts. Past Las Vegas projects include the El Rancho Hotel and Casino, the Aladdin Hotel and Casino ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-06-06T19:07:37Z)

Troops: What does terror chief's death mean to war

Peace talks are in their infancy, at best, without clear negotiating partners with whom the Afghans, with U.S. backing, would start to cut a deal. Army Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, the No. 2 U.S. commander in Afghanistan, told reporters Monday he agrees with ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-06-06T19:14:47Z)

UFC Fight Night 25 tentatively slotted for New Orleans Convention Center on Sept. 17

UFC Fight Night 25 is part of a major sponsorship deal between the UFC and Bud Light, which is the presenting sponsor of the event. (Bud Light will sponsor one such event each year as part of the deal.) It's resulted in an early promotional push for the ... (Source: MMAjunkie.com 2011-06-06T19:07:37Z)

Syria: Crackdown to follow killing of 120 security officers

"We will deal strongly and decisively, and according to the law, and we will not be silent about any armed attack that targets the security of the state and its citizens," said Interior Minister Ibrahim Shaar. The government's response set the stage for an ... (Source: Katu.com 2011-06-06T19:21:56Z)

Official: Syrian army lost control

"We will deal strongly and decisively, and according to the law, and we will not be silent about any armed attack that targets the security of the state and its citizens," said Interior Minister Ibrahim Shaar. State television added the armed groups ... (Source: WAVY News 10 2011-06-06T19:07:37Z)

Yemen talks centre on relatives left behind

Mohammed Saleh al-Ahmar, Mr Saleh's half-brother, commands the air force. When Mr Saleh came close to signing a deal with the opposition for a transfer of power in March, it was said to have been derailed by members of the family. Relatives such as Tarek ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-06T19:21:56Z)

State TV: 120 security forces killed in northern Syria

"The state will deal with sternness and force within the law and we will not remain silent when it comes to any armed attack." State television further reported that the "armed gangs" had stolen five tons of dynamite from a storage area near the Al Abyad ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-06T19:29:06Z)

Fresh fighting threatens cease-fire in Yemen

Diplomats and analysts feel Saleh's stay in Riyadh might be prolonged as Saudi officials try to broker a power transition deal to prevent the implosion of its neighbor. "I don't think the Saudis or his people want him back. He doesn't have regional ... (Source: Arab News 2011-06-06T19:29:06Z)

Morgan Stanley Downgraded Lorillard To EW From OW (LO)

Lorillard, Inc. manufactures and sells cigarettes. The Company produces cigarettes for both the premium and discount segments of the domestic cigarette market for sale to distributors and retailers in the United States. Write to Chip Brian at cbrian ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2011-06-06T19:07:37Z)

Palmer IPO Failures Show Hong Kong Prefers Profit to Promise

Following the failure of the share sale ... before the offer was pulled Palmer said he hadn't made any decisions. "We still have options and we need to consult our directors," he said by phone from Hong Kong before pulling the deal. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T07:26:06Z)

Comment: west cannot ignore Syria brutality

Just as the repression reaches new highs, Mr Assad delivers concessions that make no difference on the ground but offer western powers something to hold on to. Syria's opposition activists, who are scrambling to organise themselves and speak with one ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-06T19:00:28Z)

Goldman May Sell Litton to Ocwen

(NYSE: GS - News ) is planning to close down the sale of its mortgage-servicing subsidiary ... This, however, is not part of any settlement deal related to financial penalties, which regulators are supposedly working on. The unit was acquired in 2007 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T19:21:56Z)

Suspected US missile strikes kill 20 in Pakistan

It is considered a stronghold of militant commander Maulvi Nazir, who has signed a peace deal with the government. An official said on condition of anonymity that 'four people travelling in the vehicle were killed' and their vehicle destroyed. He said ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-06T07:11:47Z)

Violence in Yemen leaves 6 dead

The shootings occurred despite an offer to withdraw government troops from the area after ... but they are now among those pressing him to give up power as part of a negotiated deal. Saudi Arabia has watched with concern the anti-government protests ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-06T08:59:10Z)

Goldman sells mortgage unit Litton for a loss

Goldman said it doesn't expect the sale to have an impact on its earnings. The company already took a write-down in the first quarter that was mostly related to Litton. (Source: Salon 2011-06-06T19:21:56Z)

Olam International Said to Raise $600 Million in Share Offer

is raising $600 million in a share sale to fund acquisitions, three people with direct knowledge of the transaction said. The company will offer $200 million of the new shares to investors at S$2.60 apiece and a separate $200 million to Temasek ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T08:01:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 10:43 am

Olam International Said to Raise $600 Million in Share Offering

The lower price is a 9.5 percent discount from the last traded price of S$2.83 before the trading halt today. HSBC Holdings Plc, Standard Chartered Plc, Credit Suisse Group AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are arranging the offering, two of the people said. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T04:27:09Z)

Is Steve Jobs Going to Surprise Us With a New iPhone Today?

Either Walmart is planning to give up its usual profit margins in order to offer the iPhone 4 to its customers for far less than competing stores (the discount is more than 25 percent off what Walmart was selling the phones for yesterday) or it knows ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2011-06-06T16:15:49Z)

Netroots Nation registration available

I have an early bird registration available for anyone who would like to attend. Current registration costs $355 - we can cut a deal for a deep discount. First come, first served. Just drop a message to me here and we can get you to Minneapolis! (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-06T04:12:50Z)

Live from UCB Theatre to Launch on SiriusXM's Raw Dog Comedy Channel

Sci Fi , horror and fantasy characters, featuring guest judges Rich Sommer of Mad Men and Ben Garant of Reno 911. "This is just one step in our secret evil plan to take over the world! Oops," said Amy Poehler , founding member, Upright Citizens Brigade. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T14:49:55Z)

Explore new worlds at Kennedy Space Center with 'Star Trek'

Admission to KSC: $43 for adults, $33 for children ages 3 to 11, free for children under 3; 10 percent discount for those ages 55 and older and for members of the military. Hours: Opens 9 a.m. daily; closing times vary. For information: Call 877-313-2610 ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-06T16:22:59Z)

Technology Stocks Cheapest Since 1998 Amid IPO Bubble Fear

It trades at 9.7 times reported earnings, down from its peak multiple of 81 in 1999. The 34 percent discount to the S&P 500 is the widest since at least 1992, Bloomberg data show. Microsoft Discount Low valuations may not be enough to drive above-average gains. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T07:54:44Z)

Build on your strengths, be brave and cut costs

In the US, Hyundai , the carmaker, avoided declining sales by offering to buy back cars if new owners lost their jobs, instead of offering a discount. Companies need to look at the elements of their business and focus on where their best prospects for ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-06T16:58:46Z)

U.S. cash crudes - U.S. crude premiums strengthen Monday

[ID:nN05225928] Buyers were bidding $2.10 under WTI while sellers held out for $1.90 under. That was a bit weaker than deals done at a discount of $1.95 on Friday. "The consensus is for weaker WTS numbers," a broker said. Weakness in WTS could presage ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-06T16:01:30Z)

Dayton Air Show to feature Air Force, NASA technology exhibits

Kroger Co. supermarkets in the Dayton and Cincinnati markets began selling discount tickets on Monday for the show. Tickets are also available on the show's Website at www.daytonairshow.com. Vectren Corp., Kroger and the Dayton Daily News are among the ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2011-06-06T16:37:18Z)

Kroger Pumps Savings Into Customers' Wallets in North Texas This Summer

When filling up, a customer will always be offered the biggest discount available based on each month's fuel point totals available in their account. Through Kroger's partnership with Shell, shoppers are still able to redeem 100 points to save 10 cents per ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T15:47:11Z)

Want to attend the Netroots Nation this year??

I have an early bird registration available for anyone who would like to attend. Current registration costs $355 - we can cut a deal for a deep discount. First come, first served. Just drop a message to me here and we can get you to Minneapolis! (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-06T15:47:11Z)

Tech Stocks Cheapest Since 1998 as IPOs Spur Bubble Fear

It trades at 9.7 times reported earnings, down from its peak multiple of 81 in 1999. The 34 percent discount to the S&P 500 is the widest since at least 1992, Bloomberg data show. Low valuations may not be enough to drive above-average gains. Since Oct. 9 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-06T08:23:22Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 8:44 am

Amazon's Sunshine Deals Is Already Shaking Up The Kindle Bestseller List

Amazon.com's Kindle Sunshine Deals promotion, which deeply discounted 650 e-books in collaboration with their publishers, is only a week old—but already it seems to be having a demonstrable impact on the sales of some of those titles. See more of our ... (Source: paidContent.org 2011-06-06T15:11:24Z)

Pittsburgh Pirates have options with No. 1 pick when MLB draft kicks off Monday

He was a first-round pick of the New York Yankees in 2008, but refused to even listen to an offer and instead attended UCLA. If the Pirates take him, Seattle might instead go with Rendon. The slick-fielding third baseman has been hampered by teams pitching ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2011-06-06T08:30:32Z)

Frontier Communications' Landline Local Phone Service is the Best and Safest Choice for Voice Communications in its Markets

Notes Crosby, "At Frontier, we are also proud that our landline and broadband networks offer reliability, superior uptime access, security and value. For example, in an emergency Frontier has the only E-911 network that can pinpoint your location and ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T15:25:43Z)

Magma Announces Silicon One Initiative – Brings Together Superior Technology

Magma will offer demos of its complete line of technology-leading solutions that streamline customization of high-performance core designs, facilitate implementation of large SoCs, automate analog/mixed- signal design and reuse, provide the fastest ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2011-06-06T15:32:52Z)

Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Gears Up for 2nd Annual Orange County Auction, June 24-26 at the OC Fair & Event Center

"During the Orange County auction, we will offer a diverse collection of automobiles that will cross the block and will provide various activities the whole family will enjoy." SPEED will broadcast 16 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T15:04:14Z)

Plans to build electric cars in 3 states stall

Park insisted that the deals aren't dead, at least for Hawaii and South Carolina. "We are in very close negotiations and the final stage of funding," he said. "Once that is due, the main purpose is to establish factory operations in Honolulu and South ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-06T15:11:24Z)

Mock Draft: Pirates face tough pick between college pitchers at No. 1

Here is how we see the first round, which will begin at 7 p.m. ET in Secaucus, N.J., on the MLB Network: Cole, who was drafted out of high school by the Yankees in the first round in 2008 but never listened to their offer despite the impression he was a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-06T15:32:52Z)

Court orders new look at Pa. city immigration law

The measures inspired similar laws around the country, including the one in Arizona that deals only with penalties for employers. The justices typically order lower courts to re-examine cases in light of a high court decision on a similar topic. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-06T15:04:14Z)

St. Jude Medical Renews Lease for its Irvine Offices

The two office buildings are held by individual investors. Stacy Garcia and Randall Parker with Travers Realty represented the tenant in the deals. For the full story, go to Orange County Business Journal . GlobeSt.com News Hub is your link to relevant ... (Source: GlobeSt. com 2011-06-06T15:32:52Z)

Short Seller Block Takes On Paulson, Greenberg in China

"The buck keeps getting passed around, from the foreign counsel that works on these deals, to the Chinese law firms ... includes a section on "Shanghai Without BS," guides that offer advice, tips and Chinese vocabulary on such topics as having ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-06T15:18:33Z)

Daimler, Rolls-Royce win control of Tognum

Frankfurt, Germany — Germany's Daimler AG and Britain's Rolls-Royce have won control of Tognum AG after their joint takeover offer gave them control of a 59.87 percent stake in the German-based maker of heavy-duty engines. Daimler said today there are ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-06T15:11:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 6:43 am

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ADP, Cooper Companies, VeriFone, LinkedIn and Nordstrom

ref=ts Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T13:31:11Z)

Roche Bests Bristol-Myers with Melanoma Study

The company says it's been granted a priority review, which is given to new drugs that offer major advancements in treatment. The company also plans to further study the drug, including with Bristol-Myers' newly approved Yervoy. (See Minyanville ... (Source: Minyanville 2011-06-06T13:09:42Z)

Vanguard Launches Canadian Investment Business

Vanguard's initial focus in Canada will be to offer investment products to Canadian investors through investment advisors. "Extending our reach to the Canadian market in a significant way is an important step in the development of our global business ... (Source: Financial Post 2011-06-06T13:09:42Z)

Ex-IMF leader pleads not guilty to sex assault

Strauss-Kahn strode out of the town house Monday morning and got into a dark vehicle, and it pulled away. A huge media throng is gathered outside the Manhattan courthouse where he's to answer charges that he sexually assaulted a New York City hotel maid. (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2011-06-06T13:24:01Z)

Republican Rick Santorum announces presidential run

Gingrich is twice divorced. Huntsman, who worked for three Republican administrations, nonetheless accepted Obama's offer to be the U.S. ambassador to China. Santorum, 53, has his own hurdles to overcome: He has been out of elective office since 2007 and ... (Source: PennLive.com 2011-06-06T13:02:33Z)

Vanguard Health to Raise as Much as $661 Million in IPO

The sale's managers, Bank of America Corp. (BAC) and Barclays Plc (BARC) , have the option to sell an additional 3.75 million shares as an over-allotment option. Vanguard, based in Nashville, Tennessee, owns 26 hospitals in five states, as well as health ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-06T13:16:52Z)

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Deere & Company, Deutsche Bank AG, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase and CNH Global NV

ref=ts Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T13:24:01Z)

Santorum in White House race; 'In it to win'

Gingrich is twice divorced. Huntsman, who worked for three Republican administrations, nonetheless accepted Obama's offer to be the U.S. ambassador to China. Santorum, 53, has his own hurdles to overcome: He has been out of elective office since 2007 and ... (Source: 9News 2011-06-06T13:31:11Z)

The First Nationwide Golf Tournament in the World: Audi Super Saturdays

Together we want to offer technical innovation that make both driving and golf more enjoyable and fun, he continues. For more information, please contact: Kalle Vainola, co-founder and CEO, GameBook Oy Phone: +358-400-955-955 kalle@golfgamebook.com http ... (Source: PR Newswire 2011-06-06T13:02:33Z)

Some fear D-Day veterans' heroism will be forgotten

Dickson said that the Virginia complex, which features 88 acres devoted to the Normandy invasion, can help explain D-Day and offer context for three generations of visitors. The first phase is the group of veterans who participated in the invasion. (Source: Jackson Sun 2011-06-06T13:16:52Z)

Lee Child and Suzanne Collins Surpass One Million Kindle Books Sold

Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T13:09:42Z)

CAMAC Energy Names New Chief Financial Officer and New Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production

prior to its sale, as interim Controller for Reliant Energy Europe Divisions, and Regional Controller – Latin America for the seismic division of Schlumberger. Mr. Caminos began his career with the international accounting firm KPMG Peat Marwick Main. (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T13:24:01Z)

better than you'd think

Regina, naturally, resents this. But when she has trouble paying her rent, she reluctantly accepts the Kennishes' offer to let her and Daphne stay in their guesthouse. The two girls both recognize parts of themselves in their biological parents. (Source: Media Life Magazine 2011-06-06T13:16:52Z)

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