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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 7:39 pm

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge — for now

An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from service. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T23:01:45Z)

Idaho aviator reaches deal to temporarily block discharge under 'don't ask don't tell ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-08-16T23:01:45Z)

Target balks at counter-donation to gay-rights groups

The country's largest gay-rights organization railed against Target Corp. Monday after the retailer ended talks related to its $150,000 donation to a group backing Republican Tom Emmer for governor. The Human ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-17T02:00:43Z)

Former Eagles RB Westbrook signs one-year deal with 49ers

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers , the team announced Monday. Westbrook's deal is worth a base $1.25 million and a maximum of $2.5 ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-16T23:44:42Z)

Medco agrees to acquire drug-tester United BioSource

Medco Health Solutions Inc., the largest pharmacy benefits manager by revenue in the U.S., said it agreed to buy closely held United BioSource Corp. for $730 million in an all-cash deal. The agreement is ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-16T18:08:16Z)

Human Rights Campaign: Target won't offer olive branch

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has decided against giving money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage, a ... (Source: Columbia Missourian 2010-08-16T22:33:07Z)

Target Corp.: No donations planned for gay groups

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. said Monday it won't give money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage. The discount ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-08-16T23:23:14Z)

United BioSource agrees to $730 million sale

United BioSource, a Bethesda drug and device research business, has agreed to be bought in a $730 million deal by Fortune 100 pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions, executives said Monday. Privately held ... (Source: Maryland Community Newspapers Online 2010-08-16T22:33:07Z)

Intel to buy cable-modem business from Texas Instruments

Intel, the Santa Clara semiconductor giant, will buy a Texas Instruments unit that makes chips for cable modems, the two rivals announced today. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but Intel said the deal will ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-16T16:42:22Z)

RSA Open To Talks With Aviva On Offer - Update

(RTTNews) - RSA Insurance Group plc (RSA: News ,RSA.L: News ) Monday said it was open to discussions with British insurance provider Aviva Plc (AV: News ,AV.L: News ) regarding a possible transaction involving Aviva ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T15:37:57Z)

Former Eagle Brian Westbrook signs 1-year deal with San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal, giving Westbrook the second chance he's been seeking. Westbrook has been looking to find a ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-16T22:47:26Z)

Air Products Gets FTC Pact, Extends Airgas Offer

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. ( APD ) said it reached an accord with the Federal Trade Commission on terms related to its $5.31 billion hostile takeover bid for Airgas Inc. ( ARG ), and extended the offer's ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T15:52:16Z)

Giants quarterback Eli Manning leaves Jets game with big cut to head

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Quarterback Eli Manning suffered a big gash to the left side of his temple and was forced to leave the New York Giants' game against the New York Jets on Monday night. Manning left ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-17T01:46:24Z)

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. to Be Acquired by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and ...

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZ) ("Prospect" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired for $8.50 per share in cash by an entity ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-16T16:06:35Z)

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge _ for now

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his dischargeunder the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from service ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T23:51:52Z)

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has strong words for top draft pick Bryce Harper

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg says he has no advice to offer the team's top draft pick, catcher Bryce Harper, who has until midnight Monday to come to a deal with the team. But after Sunday's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-16T19:12:42Z)

Eli Manning leaves preseason game early with gash on head

EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. – Eli Manning was forced out of Monday night's preseason game in the second quarter with a nasty three-inch cut on his head that required stitches. The injury occurred with just under ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-17T01:39:14Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook to one-year deal

The 49ers signed free-agent RB Brian Westbrook to a one-year, $1.25 million deal Monday to be the primary backup to Frank Gore. Westbrook, 30, played in only eight games last year with the Eagles because of ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

Intel to buy Texas Instruments cable modem chip group

Intel's legal challenges aren't over. It is still fighting a record $1.45 billion antitrust fine in Europe as well as separate cases in South Korea and New York. The companies did not reveal the terms of the deal in the ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-16T13:36:15Z)

Bryce Harper: How Stephen Strasburg's Words Could Help or Hurt a Deal

Monday at midnight is Major League Baseball's deadline to sign draft picks selected in June's amateur draft. While nearly all highly drafted players have signed their deals, one very notable player remains unsigned ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

ResCare receives buyout offer from Onex

Onex Corp. , a Toronto-based investment firm, has made an offer to purchase ResCare Inc. , a provider of home care to the elderly and people with disabilities. Affiliates of Onex currently hold 24.9 percent of ... (Source: Business First 2010-08-16T13:50:34Z)

Leonard Green Buying Prospect Medical

Leonard Green & Partners has agreed to acquire Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZ), operator of five community-based hospitals in the greater Los Angeles area. The deal is valued at approximately $363 million ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-08-16T21:14:23Z)

Aviva rejects $7.8 billion proposal from RSA for insurance units

LONDON - Insurer Aviva PLC said Monday it rejected a 5 billion pound ($7.8 billion) cash offer from rival RSA Insurance Group PLC for some of its general insurance businesses because the deal wasn't in the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

Airgas Issues Statement On Air Products' Tender Offer Extension And Announcement ...

(RTTNews) - Airgas Inc. (ARG: News ) monday issued a statement regarding the third extension by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD: News )of its unsolicited tender offer, stating that the company's Board of Directors ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T15:09:19Z)

United BioSource sells for $730M

Medco Health Solutions said Monday it will buy United BioSource, a Bethesda firm that conducts post-approval testing for drugs and medical devices, in a $730 million cash deal. The acquisition, which is still ... (Source: Washington Business Journal 2010-08-16T16:06:35Z)

Summary Box: Aviva rejects $7.8 billion RSA bid

THE MOVE: Insurer Aviva PLC confirmed it rejected a 5 billion pound ($7.8 billion) cash offer from rival RSA Insurance Group PLC for some of its general insurance businesses. It says the deal isn't in shareholders' best ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T22:18:48Z)

Airgas Comments on Air Products' Tender Offer Extension and Announcement Regarding ...

BusinessWire - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today issued a statement regarding the third extension by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) ("Air Products") of its unsolicited tender offer. The Airgas Board ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-16T15:23:38Z)

Giants, Jets play at new home

AP Photo by Peter Morgan Fans gather at New Meadowlands Stadium before a preseason NFL game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-08-17T02:22:11Z)

Intel has broad smartphone strategy

Intel plans to offer a broad selection of silicon technologies for smartphones, as it seeks to grab a part of German chipmaker Infineon. Can Intel build silicon to rival--or surpass--future iPhones? That's the ... (Source: CNET News 2010-08-05T05:56:51Z)

Top pick Bryce Harper, other baseball draft selections face midnight deadline

NEW YORK – Top draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals faced a midnight deadline to agree to a contract, putting agent Scott Boras in the spotlight once again as the final hours for a deal ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-17T01:46:24Z)

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