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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 8:40 am

Pentagon Refuses WikiLeaks' Offer to Help Review Classified War Documents

The Pentagon has said thanks, but no thanks, to WikiLeaks ' offer to help the military review about 15,000 classified Afghanistan war documents the whistleblower website intends to publish. The Defense ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-08-19T00:25:17Z)

Potash reportedly seeks new offer to counter BHP

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is considering alliances with global companies that could put together a competing offer to Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's hostile $38.6 ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-08-20T02:47:16Z)

Chafee still critical of Schilling's R.I. deal

Independent gubernatorial candidate and former Sen. Lincoln Chafee continued Wednesday morning to criticize the state's decision to guarantee a $75-million loan for the video-game venture led by retired Red Sox pitcher ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-08-19T01:29:43Z)

Former star pitcher Roger Clemens indicted

WASHINGTON -- Roger Clemens was vehement: "Let me be clear. I have never taken steroids or HGH," he told a House committee in 2008. Now, instead of the Hall of Fame, baseball's seven-time Cy Young winner could ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-20T14:00:09Z)

Former Teammates Voice Support For Roger Clemens

Former teammate Lance Berkman said on Thursday he supported Roger Clemens no matter what despite the pitching great's indictment for lying to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. "He's my ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-20T11:15:30Z)

Potash to counter BHP offer

According to a report Friday, Canada 's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is considering alliances with global companies that could put together a competing offer to Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton 's hostile $38 ... (Source: The Daily Inquirer 2010-08-20T04:20:19Z)

Norwalk police say they are digging in on gang violence

NORWALK -- A day after murder suspect Lamont McCrae was arraigned for the killing of Vonterrell George in 2008, city officials restated their commitment to finding those responsible for deadly violence in Norwalk by ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-20T10:11:05Z)

Everything must go: Public offer wild ideas as UK government seeks help on tough ...

In this July 6, 2010, file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II speaks at the United Nations Headquarters. Australia should drop its ties to the British monarchy after the reign of Queen Elizabeth II ends, the prime ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-08-19T15:27:14Z)

Pentagon says no to 'sanitized' WikiLeaks release

The Pentagon has contacted a lawyer purporting to represent WikiLeaks but said it would not negotiate a "sanitized" release of a huge cache of classified documents held by the whistleblower's website, a recently released ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-20T13:38:40Z)

Should the Queen step down to save Britain money?

Two days ago, we discussed Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's suggestion that Austalia stop recognizing the British monarchy after Queen Elizabeth II steps down. But amid harsh budget cuts, some British ... (Source: Foreign Policy 2010-08-19T17:07:27Z)

YMCA agrees not to develop Snow Mountain Ranch

GRANBY, Colo. (AP) — The YMCA of the Rockies has agreed to set aside almost 2,800 acres in a conservation deal with the government. The Snow Mountain Ranch north of Winter Park will go into a conservation easement that ... (Source: Sky Hi Daily News 2010-08-18T17:15:47Z)

China's Huijin plans 187 bln yuan in bond sales

BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) - China's Central Huijin Investment Co, the largest shareholder of the country's state-controlled banks, will soon issue 187.5 billion yuan ($27.6 billion) of bonds in the domestic ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-19T04:21:30Z)

Intel takes $7.68 billion gamble on McAfee

S AN JOSE, Calif. — Intel's stunning revelation Thursday that it has agreed to buy security software company McAfee for $7.68 billion — the biggest deal in its history — represents a massive gamble by the Santa ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-20T13:10:02Z)

NewsWatch: Hughes wins $58.7M stimulus deal for rural broadband

Hughes Network Systems of Germantown won a $58.7 million contract as the only national provider of high-speed satellite Internet service under the 2009 federal stimulus package, according to a company statement. The ... (Source: Maryland Community Newspapers Online 2010-08-20T08:45:11Z)

Intel Snaps Up McAfee

Santa Clara, Calif. - Intel announced this morning it is buying Internet security software maker McAfee for $7.7 billion. The deal has received approval of both company's boards and is expected to close after it receives ... (Source: Twice 2010-08-19T14:58:36Z)

China's Banks, ICBC, CCB Advance After Huijin 188 Billion Yuan Bond Sale

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. led a rebound for China's banks in Shanghai after Central Huijin Investment Co., a state investment company that controls the nation's largest lenders, said it ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-19T06:37:31Z)

With McAfee Deal, Intel Looks for Edge

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hoping to accelerate its move into smartphones and consumer electronics, the chip maker Intel has turned to security software and services as a way to separate its products from those of its rivals. On ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Pitching great Roger Clemens indicted for perjury

WASHINGTON -- Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids and growth hormone. The criminal case writes a ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-20T12:05:37Z)

Michael Moore praises suspected WikiLeaks source

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Filmmaker Michael Moore is praising an Army private suspected of releasing classified war records to WikiLeaks and said he would contribute to his defense. Moore tells The Associated Press ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-20T14:50:15Z)

Hughes Wins $58.7 Million as Only National Satellite Internet Provider Under U.S ...

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the world's leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services today confirmed that it has been awarded $58.7 million as the only national provider of high-speed satellite ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-19T11:38:10Z)

YMCA agrees not to develop Rocky Mountain ranch

GRANBY, Colo.—The YMCA of the Rockies has agreed to set aside almost 2,800 acres in a conservation deal with the government. The Snow Mountain Ranch north of Winter Park will go into a conservation easement ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-18T16:40:00Z)

Ditch the queen: UK public's wild ideas for cuts

In this July 6, 2010, file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II speaks at the United Nations Headquarters. Australia should drop its ties to the British monarchy after the reign of Queen Elizabeth II ends, the prime ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-19T16:03:01Z)

Fabricare touts reusable bags at dry cleaners' conference

Participants in a three-day forum focusing on the dry cleaning industry and hosted by Fabricare Cleaners of Norwalk toured Fabricare's dry cleaning facility in Norwalk. They are from left, Tim Driver, a partner in ... (Source: Danbury News-Times 2010-08-20T00:24:06Z)

Potash seeks white knight to counter BHP bid

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is considering alliances with global companies that could put together a competing offer to Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's hostile $ ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-20T02:54:25Z)

China's central Huijin to sell 27.6 bln USD of bonds in first ever debt sale

BEIJING, Aug 18, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Central Huijin Investment Ltd., an arm of China's sovereign wealth fund, said Thursday it will soon issue 187.5 billion yuan (27.6 billion U.S. dollars) of Renminbi ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-19T03:45:43Z)

Chafee seeks end to RI special deals for companies

W ARWICK, R.I. - Lincoln Chafee said Wednesday that if elected governor he would end special deals to entice out-of-state companies to Rhode Island, citing as an example the $75 million loan guarantee recently approved ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-18T23:42:20Z)

2,800 Acres in Grand County Now Protected

GRANBY, Colo. -- If the current crop of Colorado candidates with their slash-and-burn campaign promises had been in place four years ago, nearly 2,800 acres of land owned by Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA of the Rockies would ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

Carcieri denies Chafee request to speak before the state Economic Development ...

PROVIDENCE — In a letter to independent candidate for governor Lincoln Chafee, Governor Carcieri has denied Chafee's request to speak at a Monday meeting of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation against a ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-08-20T02:32:57Z)

Primaries Tuesday offer many choices for each party

Been getting phone calls from taped voices? Mailings full of family photos, pious vows, and unflattering accusations? It's primary time, and both major parties have crowded ballots and some lively battles. Republicans ... (Source: Amity Observer 2010-08-10T09:47:09Z)

Hughes Wins $58.7 Million under U.S. Recovery Act Broadband Program

Hughes Network Systems, LLC , a global provider of broadband satellite networks and services has been awarded $58.7 million as the only national provider of high-speed satellite Internet service under The American ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

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