Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 23, 2010, 2:41 am

Pakistan in control of Oval Test match

(CNN) -- Pakistan are in control of the third Test match against England at The Oval after close of play on the third day. When play was called off early because of bad light, the home side were struggling on ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-20T18:39:19Z)

Eagles offer more than one familiar line

The Eagles returned for their first practice at the NovaCare Complex on Sunday, and the nearby stadiums and South Philadelphia air weren't all that gave the proceedings a familiar feel. When Todd Herremans and ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-23T08:27:18Z)

Odd News: Sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1.15 million and is under contract. Owner Brian Wilson is holding a moving sale Saturday. Items include furniture and ... (Source: Herald and News 2010-08-23T07:15:43Z)

World News Roundup: Flood aid picks up in Pakistan

More than three weeks into Pakistan's devastating flooding, the South Asian nation has received donations or pledges of more than $800 million in international assistance, the foreign minister said Sunday. The ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-23T07:08:34Z)

Dana to press KNOC to raise takeover offer: report

SEOUL (Reuters) - British oil explorer Dana Petroleum <DNX.L> will press Korea National Oil Corp to drop its 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile takeover bid and raise the offer in return for board recommendation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T06:04:08Z)

Flower tells Pakistan captain to Butt out of Ashes

Andy Flower has told Salman Butt to mind his own business after the Pakistan captain backed Australia to deny England a successful defence of the Ashes. Butt's men beat England by four wickets at The Oval here on ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-23T07:51:31Z)

Pakistan Defeats England by Four Wickets in Third Cricket Test at Oval

Pakistan defeated England by four wickets in the third cricket Test at the Oval in London to get back into their four-match series. Salman Butt scored 48 as the visitors reached the total of 148 set after ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-21T14:49:04Z)

HSBC in Talks to Control South African Nedbank

HSBC , the largest European bank, said Monday that it was in exclusive discussions with the African insurer Old Mutual to buy a controlling stake in the South African lender Nedbank , as it attempts to strengthen its ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-23T09:10:15Z)

Ex-policeman in Philippine capital holds tourist bus hostage with 24 passengers; 7 ...

Hostage negotiators, left and right, talk to foreign tourists taken hostage by Police Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza after securing their release at Manila's Rizal Park Monday Aug. 23, 2010 in Manila, Philippines ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-08-23T06:25:37Z)

Dana Aims to Convince KNOC to Raise Offer

Dana Petroleum will this week make a final attempt to convince South Korea's national oil group to raise its £1.87pounds takeover offer in return for the blessing of the UK oil explorer's board. The last ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-23T02:15:04Z)

In Georgia, a Megamansion Is Finally Sold

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- Bit by bit, Larry Dean's life, at least as he had constructed it over the last two decades, was ebbing away. Hundreds of strangers and many friends -- most in black dresses or dark suits -- showed up ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-22T06:05:19Z)

Intel to buy security co. 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: Forbes 2010-08-19T14:37:07Z)

KNOC not commenting on raising $2.6 billion Dana offer: source

SEOUL (Reuters) - Korea National Oil Corp is awaiting shareholder responses to its hostile $2.6 billion bid for the UK's Dana Petroleum and declined to comment on whether it would consider a higher offer in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-23T06:04:08Z)

MoFo Reps Intel On $7.7B McAfee Deal

Law360, New York (August 19, 2010) -- Intel Corp. has struck a deal to acquire McAfee Inc. through a $7.7 billion cash purchase of the software maker's common stock, the companies announced Thursday. The computer chip ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

Red Sox report: Inside pitch

Clay Buchholz has learned his baseball lessons well, and the 26-year-old is saying all the right things en route to a magical season on the mound. While pitching through nearly three hours of rain delays Sunday, Buchholz ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-23T08:20:09Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

AMITYVILLE, 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 ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-22T14:55:02Z)

HSBC to buy up to 70 percent of Nedbank

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - HSBC will buy up to 70 percent of South Africa's Nedbank <NEDJ.J>, in a potential $6.8 billion deal that would give Europe's largest lender a presence in Africa's largest economy and a gateway to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T06:18:27Z)

Continued: Estate sale is a collision of self-indulgence, bad taste

JOHNS CREEK, GA. - Bit by bit, Larry Dean's life, at least as he had constructed it over the last two decades, was ebbing away. Hundreds of strangers -- many in little black cocktail dresses, some in white linen suits ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-21T21:22:46Z)

Moving sale at Amityville horror house

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - The current owner of the house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale in New York. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial has been on the market since May, listed ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-22T23:23:16Z)

Fantasy mega-mansion sold, to be demolished

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Bit by bit, Larry Dean's life, at least as he had constructed it over the last two decades, was ebbing away. Hundreds of strangers — many in little black cocktail dresses, some in white linen ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T08:49:58Z)

Ex-policeman holds bus in Manila, warns of "big deal"

MANILA (Reuters) – A disgruntled ex-policeman armed with an automatic rifle was holding hostage 17 people, including tourists from Hong Kong, on a bus in downtown Manila on Monday, and said a "big deal ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-23T07:08:34Z)

Red Sox Team Report

Clay Buchholz (notes) has learned his baseball lessons well, and the 26-year-old is saying all the right things en route to a magical season on the mound. While pitching through nearly three hours of rain delays Sunday ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-23T08:05:50Z)

Intel to buy security company McAfee in $7.68 billion 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-connected ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-19T17:28:55Z)

Reid: Herremans "full go;" Andrews needs to get better

The Eagles held a light practice Sunday morning that was closed, but coach Andy Reid revealed afterward that guard Todd Herremans is "full-go" and will play Friday at the Chiefs in the third preseason game. One more from ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-23T06:25:37Z)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Houston (Myers 8-7) at Philadelphia (Blanton 5-6), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Lohse 1-5) at Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 1-10), 7:05 p.m. PITTSBURGH (AP) A slumping Zach Duke limited the Mets to one ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-23T08:20:09Z)

HSBC to buy up to 70 pct of Nedbank

* HSBC could acquire up to 70 percent of Nedbank, worth $6.8 bln JOHANNESBURG, Aug 23 (Reuters) - HSBC will buy up to 70 percent of South Africa's Nedbank, in a potential $6.8 billion deal that would give ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-23T06:47:05Z)

Red Sox sign Carlos Delgado to minor-league deal

NEW YORK — The banged-up Boston Red Sox have signed free agent slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract. The 38-year-old Delgado has not played in the majors since May 2009 for the New York Mets. He ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-09T07:10:51Z)

Pakistan floods leave millions hungry: U.N.

Pakistan's worst floods in decades have left millions hungry, the United Nations said on Monday, while parts of the south were on high alert for rising waters that could further tax aid groups. "We cannot talk about ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T06:11:18Z)

Ex-cop takes hostages in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A former police officer who hijacked a tourist bus in Manila Monday released six of his 25 hostages, local media reported. The Philippine Star said a radio station ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-23T05:56:59Z)

Flood defenses strengthened in Pakistan

SUKKUR, Pakistan Authorities piled stones and sandbags to strengthen embankments protecting a city from rising waters in Pakistan on Monday as the floods moved slowly south after leaving thousands of square ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-08-23T06:54:15Z)

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