Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 3:40 pm

Kasey Kahne signs new deal, claims pole

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Kasey Kahne's future has been settled. The present doesn't look too bad for him, either. After finally finding out where he'll be driving next season, Kahne turned in an impressive ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-14T05:03:14Z)

Blackpool shock Wigan

Blackpool have provided the shock result on the Barclays Premier League opening day, when they thrashed Wigan Athletic 4-0. Marlon Harewood scored a brace on debut for the Tangerines, while Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Alex ... (Source: Sportal.com.au 2010-08-14T21:52:33Z)

Royals send ex-Mariner Jose Guillen to Giants

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-13T17:43:12Z)

MLB Notebook: Royals send Jose Guillen to Giants

The San Francisco Giants made another move for the stretch run Friday, acquiring veteran outfielder Jose Guillen and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for a player to be named later ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-14T12:05:34Z)

Ella Wins FDA Approval

Much controversy has swirled around the birth control pill ella™ (ulipristal acetate) which prevents pregnancy when taken orally within five days after a contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. The Food and ... (Source: Food Consumer 2010-08-14T15:11:41Z)

Pro-Lifers Blast FDA Approval of 'Abortion Drug' Ella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the sale and use of an "emergency contraceptive" that opponents are calling the new abortion drug. Related Health Care Bill Passes; Pro-Lifers Not ... (Source: Christian Post 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Carfax 400 Lineup

1. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 187.183. 2. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 187.086. 3. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 186.577. 4. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 186.572. 5. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 186.461. 6. (16 ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-14T21:52:33Z)

Blackpool marks return to English football elite with 4-0 Premier League win at Wigan

LONDON — Blackpool won its first game in England's topflight since 1971 when it won 4-0 at Wigan on Saturday's opening day of the Premier League season. Gary Taylor-Fletcher put the Tangerines ahead in the ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

With $480m deal for Unica, Big Blue continues its big push in Bay State

IBM Corp. is building its portfolio of marketing software by purchasing Unica Corp. of Waltham for $480 million. The giant computer hardware, software, and services firm has been in a buying mood for years ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-14T09:28:05Z)

Scott Rolen collects 3 hits to spark Cincinnati Reds to 7-2 win over Florida Marlins

CINCINNATI (AP) — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce homered ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T02:18:35Z)

IBM buys friendly software maker

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- IBM is buying a Massachusetts software company for about $480 million, a report says. The purchase of Waltham-based Unica will help IBM offer its customers tools to develop better ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-14T12:34:12Z)

NASCAR-Carfax 400 Results

BROOKLYN, Michigan (AP) — Qualifying results Friday for NASCAR's Carfax 400 on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway (car numbers in parentheses): 1. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 187.183 mph (301.23 kph). 2 ... (Source: NWCN 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

FDA approves ella as 5-day-after emergency contraceptive

The Food and Drug Administration approved a controversial new form of emergency contraception Friday that can prevent a pregnancy as many as five days after sex. The decision to allow the sale of the pill, which will be ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-14T17:34:51Z)

Update: IBM buying Unica for $480M

IBM said Friday it intends to purchase marketing software maker Unica for roughly $480 million, in a move that will boost Big Blue's capabilities for creating focused marketing campaigns. The deal is expected ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-13T17:07:24Z)

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Texas Rangers to group led by Hall of Famer ...

FILE - This Aug. 5, 2010, file photo shows Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan smilingduring a news conference, in Arlington, Tex. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

RIM vs. India and Saudi Arabia: Let's Make a Deal on Encrypted Data

India could be inching closer to Saudi Arabia in reaching an agreement for Research in Motion (RIM) to comply with demands for access to the encrypted messages of BlackBerry customers. Reuters cited an unidentified ... (Source: Brighthand 2010-08-14T14:57:22Z)

Texas Rangers sale a wake-up call to sports leagues

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball and fans are thrilled now that Nolan Ryan's group owns the team. The contentious bankruptcy case is over, the nail-biter of an auction just another victory ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-14T17:27:41Z)

Premier League: Chelsea Starts Strong, But Blackpool Owns Opening Day

Wigan, United Kingdom (AHN) - Chelsea started the new season as it finished 2009-10, top of the table after a 6-0 thrashing of newly promoted West Bromwich Albion. The day belonged to new boys Blackpool, which won 4-0 at ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-14T20:55:17Z)

IBM's Unica Buy Continues Marketing Data Push

IBM is again looking to its deep pockets to expand its marketing data software and services, this time buying Unica in a deal valued at $480 million. It's a purchase that dovetails with IBM's massive, $11 ... (Source: InternetNews.com 2010-08-14T10:03:53Z)

'FarmVille' maker Zynga hires ex-MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as business operations ...

LOS ANGELES — Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former chief revenue ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-14T10:25:21Z)

Former MySpace Chief Van Natta Joins Zynga

Former Facebook and MySpace executive Owen Van Natta has joined online gaming giant Zynga, which produces FarmVille and Mafia Wars. Van Natta will serve as executive vice president of business operations, reporting to ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-13T22:51:00Z)

Saudi Arabia, BlackBerry Reach Deal

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia and the makers of the BlackBerry smartphone have reached a deal on accessing users' data that will avert a ban on phone's messenger service, a Saudi official said Saturday ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-07T09:57:52Z)

Royals send Jose Guillen to Giants

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal ... (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-08-14T10:32:31Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO

Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former chief revenue ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-14T00:24:03Z)

IBM to buy Web ad company in Waltham

I BM Corp. said yesterday that it has agreed to buy Waltham-based marketing services company Unica Corp. The $480 million all-cash acquisition would give IBM the tools to meet its customers growing demand for targeted ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-14T04:13:07Z)

RIM Works Out Deal In Saudi Arabia, Causing Many To Wonder If They Can Trust Their BlackBerry

With last week's news that the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia were going to block access for BlackBerry users over the inability to spy on RIM's servers, the news over the weekend that Saudi Arabia is ... (Source: Tech Dirt 2010-08-10T00:50:17Z)

MLB approves sale of Texas Rangers to Nolan Ryan group

MINNEAPOLIS — Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg on Thursday ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-12T19:10:17Z)

Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds snap slumps; Volquez quiets Florida

CINCINNATI -- Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-14T10:39:40Z)

IBM to acquire Unica for $480M

Less than a month after its most recent purchase of a Massachusetts company, IBM Corp. has come back to what seems to be its favorite fishing hole, this time hooking up Unica Corp. of Waltham in a cash deal ... (Source: Boston Business Journal 2010-08-13T13:25:30Z)

Scott Rolen snaps out of slump as Reds beat Marlins 7-2

CINCINNATI — Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T04:05:58Z)

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