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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 7:40 pm

GOP Republican governor candidate Scott Walker would give back $810M for high-speed rail

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker says he's so opposed to high-speed rail that if he's elected, he'll give back every cent in federal funding earmarked for the project. The ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

Border bridges beckon would-be crossers

ACALA, Texas – On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into the United ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-20T11:44:08Z)

Intel buys McAfee in surprising $7.7 billion deal

In a stunning deal, computer-chip maker Intel said Thursday it will pay $7.7 billion, or $48 a share, to acquire anti-virus giant Mc Afee, a 60 percent premium over McAfee's share price on Wednesday. McAfee ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-20T14:35:56Z)

Earl Boykin's Carries More Than His Weight…

Many have the luxury to be playing in the NBA in spite having less talent and lesser heart. But for those who are vertically challenge but wears a big heart and a talent full of potential but untapped they will have to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-20T22:49:51Z)

Intel to acquire McAfee in $7.68 billion deal

Intel Corp., signaling its ambitions to expand beyond computers and into the booming market for mobile and Internet-connected devices, announced a deal Thursday to buy security software maker McAfee Inc. for $ ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-20T17:13:25Z)

BHP Billiton Group Announces Commencement of All Cash-Offer to Acquire PotashCorp

Vancouver, Canada, and New York, US, and London, UK, and Melbourne, Australia -- BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP/LSE:BLT/NYSE:BBL/JSE:BIL) today announced that an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BHP Billiton Plc, BHP Billiton ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Tropicana AC and dealers reach tentative deal

A tentative deal has been reached for the first union contract ever for Atlantic City casino dealers.The United Auto Workers and Tropicana Casino and Resort reached the deal Wednesday, a company spokesman told The Press ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T16:24:30Z)

DJ BHP Billiton Begins All Cash-Offer To Buy PotashCorp

LONDON, Aug 20, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex) -- BHP Billiton PLC (BLT.LN), said Friday that BHP Billiton Development 2 Canada Ltd, has commenced the previously announced offer to acquire all of the issued ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-20T12:48:34Z)

The nation's weather

Storms were expected to move into the Central U.S., following a strong warm front Tuesday. A low pressure system would strengthen as it moved off the Rockies and into the Plains. Flow around the system would pull warm ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T08:42:43Z)

Asham signs with Penguins

Former Flyers forward Arron Asham has signed a 1-year, $700,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Asham was a free agent. He had 10 goals, 14 assists and 126 penalty minutes last season. In 23 playoff games, the 10 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-21T02:17:27Z)

BCS deal will make ESPN a conspiracy-theory target

NEW YORK (AP) — With each victory on the way to starting 9-0 in 1996, Army's football players and coaches were convinced this would be the one that launched them into the polls. It took until that ninth win ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-08-20T20:41:00Z)

Wis. GOP candidate wins beer stein contest

(AP) MILWAUKEE, Wis. - If he doesn't win the Wisconsin governor's race, Republican candidate Mark Neumann may have a future in holding beer steins. The former congressman defeated three other contestants ... (Source: WNYT 2010-08-20T14:28:47Z)

Bucks sign Boykins to free agent deal

The Milwaukee Bucks signed free agent point guard Earl Boykins to a 1-year deal worth $1.3-million. Boykins has played for 9-teams in his 11 NBA seasons, including a previous stop in Milwaukee. Boykins has career ... (Source: Wrn.com 2010-08-20T13:52:59Z)

River structures offer easy border crossing

ACALA, Texas — On each side of a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country, there are two metal footbridges, clear paths into ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-20T06:57:48Z)

Tropicana makes tentative deal on 1st union contract for Atlantic City dealers

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A tentative deal has been reached for the first union contract ever for Atlantic City casino dealers. The United Auto Workers and Tropicana Casino and Resort reached the deal ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-19T13:25:32Z)

S.Korea's KNOC makes hostile offer for UK oil firm

LONDON (AFP) – South Korea's state-owned Korea National Oil Corp. launched a hostile takeover bid for Dana Petroleum on Friday, becoming the latest Asian power to seek foreign assets to meet booming energy ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T16:23:19Z)

Hail can be a big deal on the Great Plains

Last month, a monster hailstone plummeted to Earth from a slate gray South Dakota sky. It was found by ranch hand Leslie "Les" Scott near a small town of about 100 people named Vivian, on the high plains ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-15T05:16:22Z)

Intel to Buy Security Vendor McAfee for $7.68 Billion

Both boards of directors have approved the deal, and McAfee is expected to become a subsidiary within Intel's Software and Services Group. McAfee develops a variety of security software for end-users and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T17:42:03Z)

Korea National Corp makes offer for Dana Petroleum

South Korea's state-owned oil company is making a 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile bid for Dana Petroleum PLC. Friday's statement from Korea National Corp. — KNOC — says it hopes to boost its oil reserves ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T10:03:55Z)

Unguarded Border Bridges Could Be Route Into U.S.

Two metal footbridges that are clear paths into the United States from Mexico flank a towering West Texas stretch of the $2.4 billion border fence designed to block people from illegally entering the country. The ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-08-20T17:06:15Z)

Neumann wins beer stein contest, nationals next

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) -- If Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann doesn't get elected, he may have a future in holding beer steins. The former congressman defeated three other contestants Thursday night in a ... (Source: WKBT 2010-08-20T16:23:19Z)

Blue Jays activate C Buck

The Toronto Blue Jays activated catcher John Buck from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. He had been on the DL since August 4 with a right thumb injury after taking a foul ball off his right hand in a 5-1 ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-08-20T21:16:48Z)

Penguins sign tough guy Arron Asham, ponder pairing Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal

Forward Arron Asham signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, according to the team's website. An unrestricted free agent, Asham spent the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-21T01:48:49Z)

Get ready for conspiracy theories as ESPN adds BCS

NEW YORK — With each victory on the way to starting 9-0 in 1996, Army's football players and coaches were convinced this would be the one that launched them into the polls. It took until that ninth win for them to ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-08-21T01:48:49Z)

Dana Says KNOC Unwilling to Raise Offer, Board Can't Back Bid

Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Dana Petroleum Plc, the U.K. explorer focusing on North Sea and Africa, said it can't recommend a 1.7 billion-pound ($2.7 billion) takeover offer from Korea National Oil Corp., which is unwilling ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-12T07:35:56Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward Arron Asham to one-year deal worth US$700,000

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins got a little tougher up front on Friday, signing forward Arron Asham to a one-year contract worth US$700,000. Asham spent the last two seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers. He ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-21T00:51:33Z)

Dealers OK union pact in Atlantic City

Dealers at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort on Thursday approved the first union-bargained contract ever for casino dealers in the gambling mecca. The deal bargained by United Auto Workers representatives will ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-20T19:50:54Z)

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Get ready for conspiracy theories as ESPN adds BCS

NEW YORK (AP) — With each victory on the way to starting 9-0 in 1996, Army's football players and coaches were convinced this would be the one that launched them into the polls. It took until that ninth ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-20T20:48:10Z)

Weather Report: Heating Up On The Plains, Rain Returns To Corn Belt

Processing... In the West, cool weather is confined to the immediate Pacific Coast. Elsewhere, very warm, dry weather favors crop development and fieldwork, including Northwestern small grain harvesting. On ... (Source: CattleNetwork.com 2010-08-20T21:23:57Z)

China-based Sinochem May Bid For PotashCorp: Reports

(RTTNews) - While, BHP on Friday presented its offer at $130 a share as representing PostashCorp's fair value, PotashCorp told shareholders not to act on the offer, since it remained unchanged from the initial proposal ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-20T21:09:38Z)

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