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Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 3:40 pm

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)

Ousted worker Sherrod rejects return to Ag agency

WASHINGTON – Shirley Sherrod, ousted from the Agriculture Department during a racial firestorm that embarrassed the Obama administration, rejected an offer to return to the USDA on Tuesday. But at a cordial ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T21:03:43Z)

Mullen: Despite Attacks, No Delay in Iraq Withdrawal

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters in Chicago Wednesday the United States will not change its plans to draw down troops from Iraq. That's despite a string of attacks that swept the country this ... (Source: Chicago Public Radio 2010-08-25T21:46:40Z)

AIG to decide soon on AIA pre-IPO sale - sources

HONG KONG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc is expected to decide by early next week whether to enter formal negotiations with strategic investors for its Asian life insurance business, AIA, sources ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-25T16:17:23Z)

Analysts Rush To Hike Potash Estimates After BHP Bid

The fertilizer segment took off on Tuesday after Australian minerals giant BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP - News ) made a $38.6 billion bid for Potash Corp (NYSE: POT - News ). The offer broke down to $130 per share, which ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-18T19:03:10Z)

De La Rosa deals, Gonzalez homers, as Rockies top Braves

DENVER ? Jorge De La Rosa and home cooking have the Colorado Rockies feeling confident again. They will have to take that on the road if they want to return to the postseason. De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T12:14:00Z)

Ousted Shirley Sherrod spurns Agriculture offer

WASHINGTON -- Ousted federal official Shirley Sherrod on Tuesday turned down an offer to return full time to the Department of Agriculture, but in a joint news conference with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that she ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-25T11:02:25Z)

Korea National Corp makes offer 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 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T10:03:55Z)

AIG repaying nearly $4B in federal loans

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Mercury 2010-08-25T10:19:28Z)

Vets need job, education opportunities

CHICAGO (AP) - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff asked business leaders Wednesday to take a chance on veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and offer them jobs and mentorship. U.S. military ... (Source: WIVB 2010-08-25T21:03:43Z)

Source: Dell is planning to offer more for 3Par, after HP trumped its first $1.13B ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par out of Hewlett-Packard 's hands. That's according to a person familiar with the situation. The exact timing and amount of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

3Par open to new Dell offer

Data storage company3Par Inc. said it is talking with Hewlett-Packard Co. about its $1.6 billion takeover bid but remains open to Dell Inc. raising an earlier offer. News of HP's (NYSE:HPQ) higher offer sent ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-25T14:44:19Z)

KNOC launches $2.9B hostile offer to acquire Dana Petroleum

Source: Korea National Oil Corp. Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) today announces the terms of a cash offer to be made for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Dana . KNOC also announces a ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-08-20T14:57:25Z)

HP, 3PAR Acquisition Talks Begin After HP Tops Dell's Offer

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - 3PAR Inc (NYSE:PAR) said on Tuesday it will start merger talks with Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE:HPQ) after HP's $1.6 billion offer for the data storage company trumped a bid by its ... (Source: Channel Insider 2010-08-25T14:01:22Z)

AIG repays nearly $4 billion in federal loans

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's aircraft ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-08-25T13:32:44Z)

Withdrawal timeline 'invigorates' Taliban, Afghan officials say

KABUL — The Obama administration's plan to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in the summer of 2011 is giving a morale boost to the Taliban, Afghan officials said Wednesday, echoing remarks made by a top U.S ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T17:00:20Z)

BHP Chief on the Road to Defend Bid for Potash

Marius Kloppers, the chief executive of BHP Billiton , has shown his shareholders that the world's largest mining company is in good financial shape. Now he has to prove the same about BHP's hostile offer for Potash ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-25T20:27:55Z)

Sherrod declines offer of USDA job

WASHINGTON — Shirley Sherrod, ousted from the Agriculture Department during a racial firestorm that embarrassed the Obama administration, rejected an offer to return to the USDA on Tuesday. But at a cordial news ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-25T20:27:55Z)

AIG to decide on AIA pre-IPO sale by next week

HONG KONG: American International Group Inc (AIG.N) is expected to decide by early next week whether to enter formal negotiations with strategic investors for its Asian life insurance business, AIA, sources familiar with ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-25T14:08:32Z)

Two NATO soldiers, eight civilians killed in Afghan violence

Two foreign soldiers died Tuesday fighting insurgents in Afghanistan, the NATO alliance said, as Afghan authorities said international forces had killed eight civilians in a recent operation. An Afghan policeman mans a ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-25T21:39:30Z)

BHP Billiton Says Will Be Disciplined About Potash Bid

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- BHP Billiton Ltd ( BHP ) will remain "disciplined" about its $38.6 billion offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. ( POT ), said the chief executive of the world's largest mining ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-25T15:27:16Z)

Atlanta Braves lose to Colorado Rockies

DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings and Carlos Gonzalez hit his 26th home run to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Seth Smith also ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-25T12:42:38Z)

AP: thwart Braves, 5-2

DENVER (AP) -- Jorge De La Rosa and home cooking have the Colorado Rockies feeling confident again. They will have to take that on the road if they want to return to the postseason. De La Rosa pitched seven effective ... (Source: Garden City Telegram 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

UPDATE 2-AIG to decide soon on AIA pre-IPO sale - sources

HONG KONG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc ( AIG.N ) is expected to decide by early next week whether to enter formal negotiations with strategic investors for its Asian life insurance business, AIA ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-25T16:10:13Z)

Forward Raffi Torres signs deal with Canucks

Free agent forward Raffi Torres signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team said Wednesday. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo, scoring 19 goals and getting 17 assists ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

Raffi Torres reportedly cuts deal with Vancouver Canucks

There's also a risk: Torres, who turns 29 in October, has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons. Still, it's a worthy gamble considering how well Torres plays when healthy. He has good hands, speed and a terrier ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T15:41:35Z)

AIG uses proceeds from debt sale to repay $4 billion in federal loans

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-24T15:28:27Z)

Dana Petroleum Advised Shareholders Not To Take Action On KNOC's Bid (DNX)

Aug 25, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- Dana Petroleum (NYSE:DNX) advised its shareholders not to take action on the 18 euro per share offer that was formally posted by Korea National Oil Corp., also ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-25T20:06:27Z)

Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Mullen says returning veterans need job, education ...

CHICAGO - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says business leaders need to take a chance on veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and offer them jobs and mentorship. U.S. military ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

Vancouver Signs Raffi Torres to One-Year Deal

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Raffi Torres. Torres, 28, split the 2009-10 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-25T21:39:30Z)

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