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Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 7:40 pm

Devils, Kovalchuk deal imminent?

On-again-off-again Devil Ilya Kovalchuk remains a free agent, but for how much longer? Sources confirmed to ESPN's E.J. Hradek that Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek, GM Lou Lamoriello and Kovalchuk agent Jay Grossman ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-23T21:41:52Z)

Chargers May Not Trade Jackson After All

The agent for Vincent Jackson says the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal, Jackson hasn't signed ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

Source: Ilya Kovalchuk deal not final

Devils chairman/managing partner Jeff Vanderbeek, GM Lou Lamoriello and Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman, met with NHL executives at the league's New York office Monday, a league source told ESPN. While no ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-23T23:07:46Z)

Devils meet with NHL, likely over new Kovalchuk deal: reports

Devils management met with NHL officials today, likely to discuss a new contract offer to Ilya Kovalchuk, according to reports. ESPN.com reports , "NJ owner Jeff Vanderbeek, NJ GM Lou Lamoriello and Ilya Kovalchuk's ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-23T21:20:24Z)

BHP Billiton Makes Hostile Bid for PotashCorp – Why Investing In Potash Companies Could Be ...

This morning the Board of Directors of Canadian company PotashCorp ( POT ) announced that they had rejected an unsolicited offer from giant Australian company BHP Billiton. I'm not a shareholder of ... (Source: GuruFocus 2010-08-16T23:59:01Z)

Townhall News Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is called off

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday that ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T19:17:31Z)

Agency's exclusive e-book deal with Amazon.com is called off

NEW YORK - An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T19:24:41Z)

BHP's Fresh Offer in line

Following the rejection of the buy-out offer made by the Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP - News ) for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT - News ), the world's biggest fertilizer ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-19T13:11:13Z)

3Par gives Dell three days to top HP's offer

Dell has until Thursday to top Hewlett-Packard's US$1.6 billion offer for 3Par, the sought-after storage vendor announced Tuesday. Fremont, Calif.-based 3Par said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ... (Source: Zd Net Asia.com 2010-08-26T02:11:31Z)

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NC wins 'Race to the Top' school reform grant RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue says the state will receive about $400 million as a winner in the second round of the "Race to the Top ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-25T21:18:02Z)

Real estate market sluggish

WASHINGTON — Home prices in many parts of the country scream bargain, and mortgage rates haven't been this low for decades. So why are houses across the nation sitting on the market for so long? Sales of previously ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-26T00:45:37Z)

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)

Agent: Chargers not inclined to trade WR Jackson

SAN DIEGO -- The agent for Vincent Jackson says the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren't inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Unhappy that he hasn't been given a long-term deal, Jackson ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-26T00:09:50Z)

Giants Rally Late, But Lose To Reds In 12 Innings

The Cincinnati Reds blew a nine-run lead, then regrouped and rallied past the San Francisco Giants 12-11 Wednesday on Joey Votto's tiebreaking single in the 12th inning. The NL Central-leading Reds took a 10-1 lead into ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

BHP Billiton's FY Results Above Expectations

BHP Billiton Ltd. ( BHP ) has reported results for fiscal 2010 with net income (excluding special items) of $12.5 billion, up 16.3% year over year from $10.7 billion in fiscal 2009. Earnings per ADR excluding ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-08-25T20:42:14Z)

Reds blow 9-run lead, then beat SF in 12 innings

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto watches the flight of his two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. (08-25) 17:22 PDT ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

FBI joins search for escaped Colo. inmate

DENVER — A Colorado inmate who escaped from a maximum security prison and was believed to be still in the state Tuesday had three previous escapes that involved kidnappings and a shootout with police. Douglas J. Alward ... (Source: Police one.com 2010-08-25T14:30:00Z)

Real Estate: Low prices, rates can't slow fall in home sales

Home prices in many parts of the country scream bargain, and mortgage rates haven't been this low for decades. So why are houses across the nation sitting on the market for so long? Sales of previously ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-25T16:53:10Z)

Low prices and rates can't slow fall in home sales

Home prices in many parts of the country scream bargain, and mortgage rates haven't been this low for decades. So why are houses across the nation sitting on the market for so long? Sales of previously ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-25T23:05:24Z)

Amazon exclusive e-deal is off

NEW YORK - AN EXCLUSIVE e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-24T23:20:54Z)

Mont. tribe: Coal-to-liquids needs support in DC

Utilities across the country are building dozens of old-style coal plants that will cement the industry's standing as the largest industrial source of climate-changing gases for years to come. An Associated ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-25T22:43:56Z)

Escaped Colo. inmate believed to be in state

An inmate who escaped from a maximum-security prison in northeastern Colorado has managed to get away three previous times. Forty-eight-year-old Douglas J. Alward remained at large Tuesday, two days after fleeing the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T18:48:53Z)

Agent questions Bolts intentions to deal V-Jax

We recently threw out the possibility of the Minnesota Vikings pursuing Vincent Jackson in a trade, following Sidney Rice 's surgery on his hip. One of the problems, though, was that Jackson's contract demands were ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-26T02:04:21Z)

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)

BHP Billiton (BHP) Goes Hostile In Its Bid for PotashCorp (POT)

BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP ) is taking its nearly $40 billion takeover offer for PotashCorp (NYSE: POT ) directly to shareholders, after PotashCorp's directors unanimously rejected the overture. Yesterday, PotashCorp's ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-18T11:46:30Z)

Bad planning cited in fatal Colo. power plant fire

DENVER -- Federal investigators say Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor failed to adequately plan for hazardous work before a fire at a Colorado hydroelectric plant killed five workers. The U.S. Chemical ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-25T19:16:20Z)

Authorities recapture inmate who escaped from Colo. max-security prison

DENVER -- An inmate who made his fourth escape by fleeing a maximum-security prison in northeast Colorado surrendered Wednesday in a rural home where he had been holding a woman hostage, a prison official said. Douglas J ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-25T22:29:37Z)

BHP Hopes to Thwart Potash Defense

BHP Billiton Ltd. plans to ask Canadian regulators next month to strike down a poison pill that Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. put in place to stave off BHP's $38.6 billion hostile bid, people familiar with ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-24T21:33:32Z)

Down 9, Giants go ahead but can't close deal

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 25: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after he hit his second home run of the game to give the Reds a 9-1 lead over the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-26T00:31:18Z)

BHP Billiton To Make US$40 Bln Hostile Bid For PotashCorp

(RTTNews) - Following the rejection from the Board of Potash Corp. (POT: News ,POT.TO: News ), BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP: News , BLT.L,BHP.AX: News ) announced Wednesday that it has decided to make its offer for Potash Corp ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-18T08:18:55Z)

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