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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 8:40 am

Ban welcomes decision of Israeli, Palestinian leaders to start direct negotiations

21 August 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the decision by the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to begin direct negotiations and described the talks on the Middle East peace process "an opportunity ... (Source: UN News Centre 2010-08-21T15:24:51Z)

McAfee Joining "Intel Inside"

Intel Corp. (NasdaqGS: INTC - News ) announced yesterday that it would be acquiring McAfee Inc. (NYSE: MFE - News ), one of the largest makers of security software for $7.68 billion($6.8 billion net of cash acquired) in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-20T12:55:43Z)

Eagles Notebook: Giants are playing Shawn Andrews' tune

CINCINNATI - Tom Lopat didn't know what to expect when Rich Moran, an agent who played for Lopat in Green Bay, asked the retired former offensive line coach to work out Shawn Andrews in Los Angeles. Lopat knew ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-21T08:22:31Z)

Ex-Eagles lineman Shawn Andrews inks deal with the Giants

CINCINNATI —- Just when the Eagles thought they had Shawn Andrews out of their hair, they now will have to deal with him twice a year. Andrews, the tormented former Eagles' offensive lineman popularly ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-21T09:34:06Z)

Aquilani's loan move to Juve from Liverpool agreed

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani is joining Juventus on a season-long loan from Liverpool. Liverpool announced Saturday that a deal had been agreed with the Turin club. The 26-year-old ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-21T12:11:35Z)

Russian base in Armenia to stay through 2044

Russia secured a long-term foothold in the energy-rich and unstable Caucasus region Friday by signing a deal with Armenia that allows a Russian military base to operate until 2044 in exchange for a promise of new ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T16:51:56Z)

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)

Obama rumors gain steam, defying facts

NEW YORK - "President Obama is a Muslim." "He's not an American citizen." "He wasn't even born here." None of this is true. But to surprising levels, it is believed. All presidents deal with image problems ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-21T06:56:37Z)

Obama Muslim rumors gain steam, defying facts

FILE - In this 2006 file photo, then-Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, is dressed as a Somali Elder by Sheikh Mahmed Hassan, left, during his visit to Wajir, a rural area in northeastern Kenya, near the borders with ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-21T15:03:23Z)

Moving Sale Planned At 'Amityville Horror' House

(AP) AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-21T11:42:57Z)

Israel, Palestinians to hold talks in Washington

WASHINGTON (AFP) – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday Israeli and Palestinian leaders would resume direct peace talks in Washington on September 2, with the goal of a deal in one year. "I have ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T15:40:22Z)

Ex-Eagle Andrews signs with rival Giants

CINCINNATI — Just when the Eagles thought they had Shawn Andrews out of their hair, they now will have to deal with him twice a year. Andrews, the tormented former Eagles' offensive lineman popularly thought ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-08-21T10:09:54Z)

NI Technology Updates Outlooks for Intel, McAfee, Corning, FalconStor Software and ...

PRINCETON, N.J. , Aug. 20 -- Next Inning Technology Research ( http://www.nextinning.com ), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, has published updated outlooks for ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-20T11:51:18Z)

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)

Moving sale planned at NY's 'Amityville Horror' house _ ghosts not included

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for ... (Source: WQAD 2010-08-21T11:21:28Z)

Earl Boykins Signs 1-Year Deal With Bucks

Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Agent Mark Termini said the 11-year veteran had offers from other teams but was comfortable with Milwaukee, one ... (Source: WISN.com 2010-08-20T16:30:28Z)

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)

Armenia agrees to host Russian base through 2044

YEREVAN, Armenia - Russia secured a longterm foothold in the energy-rich and unstable Caucasus region Friday by signing a deal with Armenia that allows a Russian military base to operate until 2044 in exchange ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-20T12:34:15Z)

Intel's Otellini, After McAfee Deal, May Find Mobile Security a Hard Sell

Paul Otellini, chief executive officer of Intel Corp. Photographer: Jay Mallin/Bloomberg Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini , with the $7.68 billion acquisition of security software maker McAfee ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-20T04:13:10Z)

Obama a Muslim? Rumors gain steam, defying facts

"President Obama is a Muslim." "He's not an American citizen." "He wasn't even born here." None of this is true. But to surprising levels, it is believed. Blame it on the media, or on human nature. All presidents deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-19T22:36:43Z)

Liverpool Midfielder Alberto Aquilani to Join Juventus on One-Year Loan

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani will join Juventus on a one-year loan, the Premier League club said on its website. Aqualani's return to Serie A is subject to a medical examination in two days ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-21T14:13:16Z)

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)

Liverpool sends Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani on season-long loan to Juventus

LIVERPOOL, England — Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani is joining Juventus on a season-long loan from Liverpool. Liverpool announced Saturday that a deal had been agreed with the Turin club. The 26-year-old ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-21T12:18:44Z)

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)

Intel to buy McAfee in $7.68B deal

NEW YORK - Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-08-21T10:09:54Z)

A look at previous Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Sept. 13, 1993, the White House, Washington: The two sides sign the Oslo accord, negotiated in secret meetings shepherded by Norwegian academics and lower-level officials. The deal includes mutual recognition between ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-21T09:55:35Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

A MITYVILLE, N.Y. - The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-21T12:40:13Z)

Intel deal for McAfee positions both firms to capitalize on mobile sector growth

Editor's note: Allan Krans is a senior analyst with Technology Business Research. Chip giant Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC ) is acquiring security firm McAfee (NYSE: MFE ) in an all-cash deal worth nearly $7.7 ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-19T18:26:11Z)

Boykins signs deal

The Bucks announced Friday they have signed veteran guard Earl Boykins. Boykins will be part of the Bucks' point-guard trio along with starter Brandon Jennings and veteran Keyon Dooling. On Thursday agent Mark Termini ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-20T19:50:54Z)

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