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Deals of the Hour / August 23, 2010, 2:40 pm

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 2010-08-21T04:19:08Z)

HP sparks bidding war with Dell over 3PAR

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co sparked a bidding war for 3PAR Inc on Monday with a $1.6 billion offer, topping rival Dell Inc's deal to buy the niche data storage company. The move to acquire nine-year-old ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-23T21:06:05Z)

Apple Patent Outlines a System To Track Users

Apple has filed for a patent to track unauthorized users of an iPhone. But the system could also be used to track authorized iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Apple's patent application attracted the most attention for ... (Source: NewsFactor Network 2010-08-23T21:06:05Z)

McAfee deal stirs speculation about Symantec

Intel's surprising announcement that it has agreed to buy security software firm McAfee for $7.7 billion stirred speculation Friday about what the deal could mean for McAfee's bigger rival, Symantec, which ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-21T10:24:13Z)

Jets closing in on deal with All-Pro center Nick Mangold

Twenty-two days into Darrelle Revis' holdout, a Jets player is on the verge of signing a long-term deal with the team. It's center Nick Mangold. The Jets and the All-Pro lineman are closing in on a ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-08-23T01:53:36Z)

Indians lose bid to stop Everglades land deal

A federal judge has denied the request by the Miccosukee Indians to stop the state from purchasing agricultural land in the Everglades. Judge Federico Moreno ruled Monday that the tribe's emergency motion, filed earlier ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:44:36Z)

Brian Westbrook Signs With San Francisco 49ers; What Does This Mean For Frank Gore In Fantasy ...

The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal. Westbrook has played his entire career with the Philadelphia Eagles before being released in March.He only played 8 games in ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-17T02:15:02Z)

Cristobal Huet in talks with Swiss team

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cristobal Huet may be playing for Swiss team Fribourg-Gotteron next season, although Huet's agent said Monday no deal has been finalized. "We've talked, but it's not definitive at ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Israel police recommend Ehud Olmert's indictment over corruption

Jerusalem: Israel police has recommended the indictment of disgraced former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who had to quit after a string of graft charges, including a property deal described as the nation's biggest scandal ... (Source: Zee News 2010-08-23T17:45:39Z)

Former Eagle Brian Westbrook signs 1-year deal with San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal, giving Westbrook the second chance he's been seeking. Westbrook has been looking to find a ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-16T22:47:26Z)

Sheboygan woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ice chopper to kill the snake ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-23T19:18:42Z)

Judge rejects murder plea deal

Staff photo by Don Himsel William Marks was in Hillsborough County Superior Court in Nashua Monday, August 16, 2010 for a plea and sentencing hearing. Staff photo by Don Himsel William Marks was in Hillsborough County ... (Source: Milford Cabinet 2010-08-19T15:20:04Z)

Dell and HP: A look at 3Par's suitors

Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. are both bidding for storage device maker 3Par Inc. A look at Dell's and HP's revenue, by product category, in the most recent fiscal year: Note: Dell's fiscal year ended Jan ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-08-23T21:20:24Z)

Injunction denied for Everglades/US Sugar deal

MIAMI - A federal judge has denied the request by the Miccosukee Indians to stop the state from purchasing agricultural land in the Everglades. Judge Federico Moreno ruled Monday that the tribe's emergency motion, filed ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-23T21:06:05Z)

China Unicom inks deal to distribute the iPad and iPhone 4

Caixin online is reporting that Apple recently inked a deal with China Unicom, the second largest mobile operator in China, to distribute the iPad. As of now, there is no word as to when iPad sales might begin. Moreover ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-17T17:31:17Z)

Federal judge rejects Miccosukee's request to stop Everglades restoration land deal ...

A federal judge Monday denied the Miccosukee Tribe 's bid to stop a planned $197 million Everglades restoration land deal with U.S. Sugar Corp. The tribe on Aug. 10 requested an emergency injunction from U.S ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-23T17:31:20Z)

Elderly Woman Kills Snake with Ice Chopper

A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio says it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:30:17Z)

Cristobal Huet could be heading to Europe

Cristobal Huet, who shared the starting goaltender job for much of Chicago's run to their first Stanley Cup win since 1961, has signed a one-year deal to play with Fribourg-Gotteron of the Swiss League ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-23T19:33:01Z)

Man charged in deadly Mont Vernon, N.H. Home invasion seeks insanity defense

N ASHUA, N.H. — Lawyers for a New Hampshire man charged in a home invasion and killing of a woman in Mont Vernon are going to have to find a new expert to support a possible claim their client was insane ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-23T19:54:30Z)

Sources: Nick Mangold deal close

With the Darrelle Revis holdout dominating headlines for three weeks, the New York Jets quietly have been negotiating a long-term extension for All-Pro center Nick Mangold . The two sides are close to a new ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-23T14:32:23Z)

Unfazed Sheboygan woman, 79, uses ice chopper to kill rattlesnake on patio

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T19:25:52Z)

Marks plea deal rejected

NASHUA – William Marks appeared in superior court Monday afternoon wearing shackles, an Aeropostale hooded sweatshirt and jeans, prepared to spend the next 30-60 years in prison for his role in the murder of Mont ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-17T03:40:56Z)

Israeli police recommend former Prime Minister Olmert should stand trial for ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police have recommended that former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stand trial on corruption charges for his role in a real estate deal during his time as Jerusalem mayor a decade ago ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-23T14:03:45Z)

Israeli says deal possible, difficult

JERUSALEM - Staking out his starting position for new Mideast peace talks, Israel's prime minister demanded Sunday that any future Palestinian state be demilitarized and recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-23T15:01:01Z)

Jets close to long-term contract with All-Pro center Mangold

The contract is still being hammered out, but it is expected to top the five-year, $37.5 million deal of St. Louis Rams center Jason Brown , the league's highest-paid center, according to The Star-Ledger ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-23T14:25:13Z)

McAfee deal stirs speculation about Symantec [San Jose Mercury News, Calif.]

(San Jose Mercury News (CA) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 21--Intel's surprising announcement that it has agreed to buy security software firm McAfee for $7.7 billion stirred speculation Friday about what ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-21T15:17:42Z)

Fantasy Football 2010 Rankings: Frank Gore & Top Ten San Francisco 49ers

With most fantasy football drafts nearing soon, it's time to do some in-depth research in order to gain an advantage over your opponents. This year, I'd take a long, hard look at the San Francisco 49ers players. They've ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-23T20:01:39Z)

5 Ways Apple Patent Will Improve iPhone & iPad Security

• Detect Unauthorized Use. A photo or voice recording of the current user, or the current user's heartbeat pattern can be compared to the photo, voice, or heartbeat pattern of the authorized user to determine if the ... (Source: CIO.de 2010-08-23T19:04:23Z)

Report: Huet to Switzerland

According to a report on the Swiss site 20 Minutes Online, Cristobal Huet will be loaned to Fribourg-Gotteron for the 2010-11 season by the Chicago Blackhawks . Loaning Huet will save the Blackhawks over $5 million. Huet ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-08-23T18:35:45Z)

HP launches bid for 3PAR, topping Dell offer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co offered $1.6 billion for 3PAR Inc Monday, topping technology rival Dell Inc's deal to buy the data storage company and potentially sparking a bidding war. HP's move to ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-23T16:05:26Z)

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