Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 1:40 am

Report: RIM balks at deal for Millennial Media

Millennial Media, the Canton -based mobile advertising firm, was reportedly in talks to be acquired by Research in Motion , maker of the BlackBerry, but negotiations stalled over pricing for the Baltimore ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-19T21:53:47Z)

Misc.: Connecticut does it

J ack Quinn's two-run double broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the fifth as Fairfield, Conn., defeated Auburn, Wash., 3-1, in the first game of the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-21T05:52:12Z)

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)

TV, CDs, films: Ice Cube is all over

Ice Cube, pioneer rapper, movie mogul and television powerhouse, is the winner of the entertainment trifecta. He doesn't play the numbers, he grosses them. The 22 films he's starred in and/or produced ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-20T07:04:58Z)

Intel to Acquire McAfee

News Highlights: * Purchase of all of McAfee's common stock for $48 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $7.68 billion. McAfee will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, reporting into Intel's ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-19T13:39:51Z)

Intel-McAfee deal baffles security analysts

Computerworld - Several security analysts today expressed surprise that Intel would purchase security tool maker McAfee, noting that at first glance the move makes little sense for a pure hardware firm. Intel ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-19T16:17:20Z)

Symantec rises after Intel says it will buy McAfee

SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Symantec Corp. rose Thursday after chip maker Intel Corp. said it would buy the computer-security software maker's rival, McAfee Inc., for a 60 percent premium in a deal valued at $ ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T18:04:43Z)

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)

Tropicana, Atlantic City casino dealers reach tentative deal on first-ever union ...

Dealers at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort were voting Thursday on whether to accept a tentative labor deal. If they do, it would be the first union contract ever for casino dealers in Atlantic ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-19T17:36:05Z)

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Ice Cube wins again with 'Lottery Ticket'

Ice Cube, pioneer rapper, movie mogul and television powerhouse, is the winner of the entertainment trifecta. He doesn't play the numbers; he grosses them. The 22 films he's starred in and/or produced — films like ... (Source: Austin 360 2010-08-20T18:17:50Z)

It's cool being multi-talented Ice Cube these days

Ice Cube, pioneer rapper, movie mogul and television powerhouse, is the winner of the entertainment trifecta. He doesn't play the numbers, he grosses them. The 22 films he's starred in and/or produced - films ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-19T12:13:57Z)

Continued: Cuba Church says it was right to broker prisoner release, in answer to ...

HAVANA - Roman Catholic officials said Friday they had a humanitarian obligation to broker a landmark deal in which Cuba promised to free 52 political prisoners — answering island opposition activists who complained of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-20T21:38:16Z)

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 will operate ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-20T14:35:56Z)

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 2010-08-21T02:53:14Z)

Report: RIM Looking to Buy Mobile Ad Network

Research in Motion is reportedly shopping for a mobile ad network to compete with the likes of Google's AdMob and Apple's Quattro Wireless. RIM has had talks with Canada-based Millennial Media about a possible purchase ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-19T15:41:33Z)

Cuba Church Defends Brokering Prisoner Release, CB

HAVANA (AP) Roman Catholic officials said Friday they had a humanitarian obligation to broker a landmark deal in which Cuba promised to free 52 political prisoners answering island opposition activists who ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-20T23:39:58Z)

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CUBA: Church says it was right to broker prisoner release HAVANA (AP) — Roman Catholic officials said Friday they had a humanitarian obligation to broker a landmark deal in which Cuba promised to free 52 political ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T22:42:42Z)

First union contract OK'd for dealers at A.C. casinos

Dealers at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort on Thursday approved the first union-bargained contract for casino dealers in the resort. The deal bargained by United Auto Workers representatives will ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-20T07:47:55Z)

Does ESPN wield too much power?

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 ... (Source: Amarillo Globe-Times 2010-08-21T07:53:53Z)

Are acquisitions blunting security innovation?

Some IT managers and analysts today said the planned $7.7 billion Intel-McAfee deal and HP's acquisition of Fortify this week are examples of a trend that could threaten long-term innovation in the security ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-08-21T01:20:11Z)

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SMC Recordings Inc. Is Locked and Loaded for a Stellar Finish to the Year Announcing ...

SMC Recordings Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : SMCE ) After spending the first half of 2010 renewing their deal with Universal Music Groups Indie giant, Fontana, SMC Recordings is loading up releases to close out the year with some ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-20T15:54:41Z)

Intel to buy McAfee for $7.68 billion deal

SAN FRANCISCO - Talk about a new meaning for "Intel Inside." Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T04:33:27Z)

Intel buying online security giant MacAfee

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- Intel Corporation has announced plans to purchase McAfee, Inc. for approximately $7.68 billion. Both boards of directors have unanimously approved the deal, which was expected to close after McAfee ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T20:42:12Z)

Intel buys McAfee for $7.68B

Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to the Internet and require a computer chip. And with its deal to ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-20T07:12:07Z)

Mobile Ad Net Upheaval: Apple Shuts Quattro, Millennial Looks to Sell

Eight months after acquiring the company for around $300 million, Apple announced today that it will be closing the mobile ad network operated by Quattro Wireless in order to focus its efforts on its newly launched iAd ... (Source: ClickZ 2010-08-19T19:37:46Z)

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)

Penguins, former Flyer agree on one-year deal

The Penguins signed forward Arron Asham to a one-year contract Friday that is worth $700,000. Asham played with the Philadelphia Flyers the past two seasons. He had 24 points on 10 goals and 14 assists, along with 126 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-21T04:11:59Z)

Intel to buy McAfee for approximately $7.68 billion

August 19, Santa Clara, California : Intel Corporation announced on Thursday that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee Inc. for approximately $7.68 billion. Intel will buy all of McAfee's common stock ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-08-19T17:28:55Z)

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