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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 9:40 am

M&A Losers in $10 Trillion Takeover Binge Led by McClatchy, Sprint Nextel

More than half of the 100 biggest takeovers made during the last mergers-and-acquisitions boom have something in common: By one measure, they never should have happened. The stocks of 53 companies that made ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-13T04:14:18Z)

More may afford Medigap coverage

The insurer said Friday it is seeking to offer larger discounts on Medigap policies -- which cover expenses that Medicare does not -- to the poorest of Michigan seniors. Altogether, about 211,000 seniors might ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-07T16:10:06Z)

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)

Mergers don't always pay off

More than half of the 100 biggest takeovers made during the last mergers-and-acquisitions boom have something in common: By one measure, they never should have happened. The stocks of 53 companies that made ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-14T02:47:13Z)

Mass. to offer sales tax holiday

SALEM, N.H. -- While Massachusetts is offering a "sales tax holiday" this weekend, New Hampshire is reminding shoppers that it offers tax-free shopping every day. Gov. John Lynch is joining retailers and business leaders ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T01:43:59Z)

Netflix to stream Paramount, Lions Gate, MGM

LOS ANGELES - Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lions Gate and MGM in a deal that could help Netflix attract even more ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-11T07:22:48Z)

RIM reportedly working with India to avoid BlackBerry ban

There were reports as late as this morning that RIM was remaining "defiant" over the looming (and recurring ) BlackBerry ban in India and not willing to cut any "special deals," but it looks like that may not ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-14T04:41:45Z)

Teen Victim's Father Deals With Anger, Grief

The father of a 14-year-old girl who was shot to death said that he is dealing with overwhelming grief and outrage that one of her accused killers was in the United States illegally. Melvin Alvarado, 22, and Johnathan ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T21:17:56Z)

UPDATE 4-Rambus, Nvidia sign patent agreement; shares rise

NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Chip designer Rambus Inc ( RMBS.O ) granted patent licenses to graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp ( NVDA.O ), the companies said on Friday, raising hopes of an end to a lengthy legal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-14T11:51:15Z)

Playboy iPad App Arrives Nudity-Free Thanks to Apple

A high definition version of Hugh Hefner's iconic magazine will be strictly nipple-free, with the popular Playmate of the Month restricted to a tasteful head and shoulders shot, according to the newspaper. MinOnline , a ... (Source: PC World 2010-08-14T16:01:47Z)

Handel concedes to former Rep. Nathan Deal in Georgia governor runoff

Republican Karen Handel has conceded to former Rep. Nathan Deal in the Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff. Deal had a 2,487-vote lead over Handel after Tuesday's vote, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's office ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-11T15:43:52Z)

M&A Losers in $10 Trillion Deal Binge Led by McClatchy, Sprint

Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- More than half of the 100 biggest takeovers made during the last mergers-and-acquisitions boom have something in common: By one measure, they never should have happened. The stocks of 53 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-13T04:14:18Z)

Nathan Deal Wins GA GOP Guv Nod; Handel Concedes

Nathan Deal hopes to be the Republican Party for Georgia governor became real as his opponent conceded him a razor-thin runoff victory. Former Republican congressman Nathan Deal is the winner of the Republican ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-11T16:48:18Z)

BASEBALL ROUNDUP Mets' Dickey 1-hits Phillies

NEW YORK — Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, allowing a sixth-inning single to pitcher Cole Hamels, and the New York Mets shut out the Philadelphia Phillies again at Citi Field, 1-0 Friday ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-14T07:47:52Z)

Phillies stay cold for Cole Hamels in 1-0 loss to Mets

NEW YORK - All Cole Hamels has to show for his latest stellar outing are a bruised thigh and another notch in the loss column. The rejuvenated lefthander held the Mets to five hits in eight innings despite ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-14T12:19:53Z)

Bugs & Fixes: Recovering lost contacts

Macworld - I sync my calendar and contacts data across my Mac and all my iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) using the MobileMe option. On most days, this works spectacularly well. It means that ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-13T21:39:25Z)

Vigil for Slain 14-year-old Girl

The family of a slain teen gathered with the community to mourn the loss of 14-year-old Shatavia Anderson, Friday. Shatavia's family stood in the spot where she was shot and killed , among balloons and stuffed ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T02:25:45Z)

Gov. touts tax-free shopping

SALEM (AP) — While Massachusetts is offering a "sales tax holiday" this weekend, New Hampshire is reminding shoppers that it offers tax-free shopping every day. Gov. John Lynch joined retailers and business leaders on ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-13T06:01:41Z)

Victim's Mother Outraged Over Immigration Status

The mother of a teenage girl who was shot to death said that she is outraged after learning the man accused of killing her was not supposed to be in this country. Melvin Alvarado, 22, and Johnathan Lopez-Torres, 18, were ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T18:40:28Z)

Georgia Republicans Deal, Handel Locked in Tight Primary Race for Governor

Georgia Republicans Nathan Deal and Karen Handel were locked in a near-tie in their primary runoff yesterday for the party's gubernatorial nomination. With virtually all precincts reporting as of early today ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-11T04:23:50Z)

Scott Pilgrim's precious little app comes to iPhone, iPad

True Scott Pilgrim appreciation can take many forms. You could watch the movie, opening this week in the U.S. You could listen to the soundtrack, available on iTunes . You could play the 8-bit inspired brawler ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-11T19:18:37Z)

NH To Mass.: Every Day Is Sales Tax Holiday Here

SALEM, N.H. -- While Massachusetts is offering a sales tax holiday this weekend, New Hampshire is reminding shoppers that it offers tax-free shopping every day. Gov. John Lynch is joining retailers and business leaders ... (Source: WMUR.com 2010-08-12T14:31:06Z)

Rambus, Nvidia Reach Patent-License Deal For Memory Products

Rambus Inc. (RMBS) had reached a patent-licensing agreement with Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) regarding certain memory controllers, but litigation between the companies remains outstanding. Still, shares of Rambus rose 5.8% to $ ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-13T13:54:08Z)

Rambus, Nvidia Shares Rise As They Sign Patent License Deal - Update

(RTTNews) - Chip interface technology developer Rambus Inc. (RMBS: News ) Friday said it has signed a patent license deal with Nvidia Corp. (NVDA: News ), effective August 12, which covers certain of its memory ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-13T15:12:52Z)

Blackberry in trouble again, this time with India

Blackberry makers Research in Motion (RIM) are in trouble again, this time with India, after squabbles with the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Algeria, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia over government access to its data servers ... (Source: Ghacks Technology News 2010-08-14T15:33:09Z)

Netflix makes deal with 3 studios to stream films

LOS ANGELES Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM in a deal that could help Netflix attract even more ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-11T04:02:22Z)

NL roundup: Mets' R.A. Dickey deals a 1-hit shutout against Phillies

NEW YORK — Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, allowing only a sixth-inning single to pitcher Cole Hamels, and the New York Mets shut out the Philadelphia Phillies once again at Citi Field, 1-0, on ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-14T06:29:08Z)

Netflix scores rights to stream more films

LOS ANGELES — Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM in a deal that could help convert even more people to the ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-14T08:30:49Z)

More may afford Medigap coverage: Poorest seniors to be affected [Detroit Free Press]

Aug. 07--Countless seniors who now don't have Medigap coverage might be able to afford it under a proposed change by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The insurer said Friday it is seeking to offer larger discounts on ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-07T16:10:06Z)

Blue Cross-Michigan plan would vary 'Medigap' discounts

Detroit -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan wants to change how it distributes discounts to the more than 200,000 customers who buy its insurance coverage to supplement Medicare. The insurer said Friday it ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

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