Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 10:41 am

Korea National Corp bids 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 and ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-21T16:43:36Z)

Intel-McAfee Deal Makes Secure Hardware a Priority

Intel's decision to buy security software giant McAfee for $7.68 billion on Thursday will add a "third pillar" of security to Intel's product portfolio, generating the possibility of short-term product combinations and a ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-19T18:26:11Z)

Memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-21T10:09:54Z)

Pakistan seeks to restructure IMF loan after floods - I knew that

LONDON: The government is to ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ease the terms of a $10 billion loan after enduring the worst floods in its history, a report said on Friday. The federal government ... (Source: Chowk 2010-08-21T14:41:54Z)

Intel, McAfee Deal Questioned by Analysts

News that Intel has agreed to buy McAfee for $7.68 billion generated some mix reaction from industry analysts today. While officials at both companies touted how the integration could allow them to integrate security ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-19T19:44:56Z)

PotashCorp (NYSE:POT) — Soars 27% on BHP Buyout Offer, so Now What?

08/18/10 Stockholm, Sweden – PotashCorp ( NYSE:POT ), the Canadian integrated fertilizer and feed products company with operations in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, was just offered a roughly $38 billion cash buyout ... (Source: THE DAILY RECKONING 2010-08-18T12:22:18Z)

Salinger toilet on sale for $1 million

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-21T08:01:03Z)

Bottom Line Sales Event Brings Great Deals Like $149/Month Leases To Nashville Area

Nashville, TN (Vocus) August 21, 2010 -- Nissan proudly announces the beginning of the Bottom Line Sales Event, happening at local Nissan dealerships across the country. Nashville area Nissan dealerships are offering ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-21T07:03:47Z)

Pakistan Accepts India's Offer of Flood Aid

Flood victims jostle for food supplies provided by authorities in Keti Bandar, 170 kilometers (106 miles) west of Karachi, Pakistan. Since monsoon rains began in mid July, 222 people have died in Pakistan. Sindh province ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-08-20T14:00:09Z)

Argentina orders Internet provider shut down

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's government on Friday ordered the closure one of the nation's three leading Internet providers, demanding that Grupo Clarin immediately inform "each and every one" of its more ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-21T11:28:38Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet up for sale at $1 million on eBay

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. - A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

Korea National Corp makes offer for Dana Petroleum

LONDON— 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 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-20T11:29:49Z)

Bottom Line Sales Event Brings Great Deals Like $149/Month Leases To Boston Area

Boston, MA (Vocus) August 21, 2010 -- Nissan proudly announces the beginning of the Bottom Line Sales Event, happening at local Nissan dealerships across the country. Boston area Nissan dealerships are offering fantastic ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-21T07:03:47Z)

Foreign soldiers, Afghan civilians dead in attacks: NATO

Kabul: Three foreign soldiers fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan were killed in separate attacks on Saturday, NATO said, while a woman and two children died in an operation against al Qaeda-linked insurgents. NATO also ... (Source: Zee News 2010-08-21T17:26:33Z)

Drug chains sell flu shots early Flu shots on sale early

NEW YORK — Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season. The three largest ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Running backs in spotlight for MSU, UM

BOZEMAN — Three days after bailing on a plan to seriously evaluate his team's running game due to defensive injuries, Rob Ash again hopes for a long and meaningful look at the ground attack when the Bobcats ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-08-21T11:00:00Z)

NATO: Wounded Taliban gunmen pose as civilians - Army News | News from Afghanistan ...

KABUL, Afghanistan — Two wounded Taliban fighters tried to pass themselves off as civilian casualties and sought medical attention from U.S. and Afghan troops after a battle in northern Afghanistan, NATO ... (Source: Army Times 2010-08-17T16:55:30Z)

MSU volleyball holds alumni match

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State's volleyball team gets to test its skills when the Bobcats hold their annual alumni match. The match is Saturday at 1 p.m. Coach Sara Schaub says it will be a good ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-21T16:00:39Z)

Shirts to go on sale for MSU Gold Rush game, set Sept. 4

Note: This returns only MSU News results. Montana State University invites all Bobcat fans to wear the color gold to MSU's Gold Rush game, which is the season football home opener, set for Saturday, Sept. 4, against Fort ... (Source: montana 2010-08-16T16:56:41Z)

Drug chains offering seasonal flu shots early

NEW YORK (AP) -- Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season. The three largest national chains ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-20T01:50:00Z)

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

LONDON (AFP) – South Korea's state-owned Korea National Oil Corporation launched a hostile takeover bid for Dana Petroleum on Friday, becoming the latest Asian power to seek foreign assets to meet booming ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T11:29:49Z)

Intel to enter security software market with McAfee deal

Intel of Santa Clara, Calif., said the acquisition, one of the year's largest technology deals, could allow it to build McAfee's anti-virus technology directly into its chips. Intel said this would help shield ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-20T01:21:22Z)

Cable Gal

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's government on Friday ordered the closure one of the nation's three leading Internet providers, demanding that Grupo Clarin immediately inform "each and every one" of its ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-08-20T23:32:48Z)

DirecTV To Invest $46 Million In Argentina; Will Offer Internet Service

BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- DirecTV Group Inc. (DTV) late Thursday said it plans to invest $46 million in Argentina to improve its satellite TV services and start offering Internet access. News of DirecTV's plans came ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-20T13:10:02Z)

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)

IMF to review Pakistan budget in talks: official

The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday it will review Pakistan's budget and economic prospects following catastrophic flooding during talks with senior Pakistani government officials starting on Monday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-21T12:11:35Z)

Many drug stores are already offering flu shots

New York -- Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season. The three largest national ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-21T08:15:22Z)

Bottom Line Sales Event Brings Great Deals Like $149/Month Leases To New York Area

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 21, 2010 – New York, NY – Nissan proudly announces the beginning of the Bottom Line Sales Event, happening at local Nissan dealerships across the country. New York area Nissan ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-21T14:27:35Z)

UN, NATO Considering Taliban's Offer To Study Afghan Casualties

Kabul, Afghanistan (AHN) - Just hours after Taliban offered to study Afghan civilian casualties with the United Nations and the NATO, the two bodies are carefully considering the proposal to establish a joint committee ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-18T00:33:38Z)

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)

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