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Roll Call: April 11, 2008

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Here are the rumors and news that will carry you through the weekend.

Frontier Airlines Inc. files for bankruptcy. The Deal had speculated that it was among the likely contenders to eventually file. Here's the release and PlaneBuzz's view of all of the recent filings.

TriZetto Group Inc. is being acquired by Apax Partners, according to BloggingBuyouts.

Google Inc. hires Qatalyst Group, an investment bank, to provide advice on the ongoing battle between Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo! Inc., reports DealBook.

Delaware Chancery Court doesn't meddle in Bear Stearns Cos. deal, reports DealLawyers.com. The Deal's David Marcus predicted as such last month.

Eads NV, a European airline manufacturer, will make acquisitions in the America, according to Seeking Alpha.

On the subject of Seeking Alpha, Portfolio blogger Felix Salmon explains that Seeking Alpha founder David Jackson plays what economists call the "Ultimatum Game" with his staff of writers, which explains the high turnover of writers.

-Maria Woehr

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