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Deals of the Hour / August 26, 2010, 9:40 am

3Par accepts Dell bid

NEW YORK -- Dell says data storage maker 3Par has accepted its raised buyout bid of $1.52 billion, after the computer maker topped an offer from rival Hewlett-Packard. The offer is $24.30 a share in cash. That ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-26T14:50:18Z)

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman speaks in Chicago

August 25, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The nation's top uniformed officer urged Chicago executives to offer jobs to military veterans on Wednesday. Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-25T23:12:34Z)

Metrolink: $200 million to settle LA rail disaster

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California's Metrolink system and Connex Railroad filed court papers Wednesday accepting the maximum $200 million in liability for a 2008 head-on collision between a commuter train and ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-26T13:10:05Z)

NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams to Stan Kroenke

ST. LOUIS — The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the Associated Press ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:12:57Z)

Stan Kroenke, Nuggets and Avalanche owner, approved to take over St. Louis Rams

ATLANTA — The NFL unanimously approved a proposal for Stan Kroenke to take over as majority owner of the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday, as long as he turns over control of his NBA and NHL teams to his son ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-26T04:27:31Z)

Dell says 3Par accepts its increased $1.52B buyout offer, which tops rival HP's bid

NEW YORK (AP) — Dell Inc. says data storage maker 3Par has accepted its raised buyout bid of $1.52 billion, after the computer maker topped an offer from rival Hewlett-Packard . The offer is $24.30 a share ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-26T12:55:46Z)

Casey's Sees Strong Response To $500M Stock-Buyback Offer

Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY) reported a strong response to its $500 million stock-buyback effort, with the amount of stock tendered outstripping the maximum set by the convenience-store chain. The Dutch ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-26T12:34:17Z)

Dell tops HP bid for 3Par as bidding war escalates

The battle of the computer giants over 3Par Inc. continues. Dell Inc. announced today that it has raised its bid to buy 3Par to $24.30 a share, or slightly more than the $1.6 billion that Hewlett-Packard Co ... (Source: Washington Technology 2010-08-26T15:33:15Z)

Metrolink, Connex commit to $200 million maximum liability in Los Angeles rail ...

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's Metrolink system and Connex Railroad filed court papers Wednesday accepting the maximum $200 million in liability for a 2008 head-on collision between a commuter train and a freight ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-26T12:48:36Z)

Sony, like Toshiba, working on 3-D TVs that don't require glasses, but no big sales ...

TOKYO — Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba said ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-26T09:35:20Z)

Dell Offers $1.6 Billion for 3Par, Topping HP's Bid

(Adds previous bids in second paragraph.) Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Dell Inc. raised its bid for 3Par Inc. to $1.6 billion, topping Hewlett-Packard Co.'s offer in the bidding war for the storage maker. Dell is ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-26T12:55:46Z)

German government adopts plans for bank fee

Germany's government on Wednesday adopted a bank restructuring bill that forsees requiring banks to contribute to a bailout fund that would be used to ward off future financial crises. The German proposal follows similar ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T12:42:38Z)

Casey's Announces Preliminary Results of "Dutch auction" Self Tender Offer

Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CASY) today announced the preliminary results of its modified "Dutch auction" self tender offer (the "Offer"), which expired on ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-26T12:27:08Z)

Sony joins Toshiba in quest for 3-D TVs that don't need glasses

TOKYO -- Sony is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba said ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

Dell, HP buyouts build up enterprise businesses

Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc., the leading makers of personal computers, have been making acquisitions in recent years to strengthen their positions as purveyors of technology and consulting services to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-26T15:47:34Z)

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: WPRI 2010-08-26T12:12:49Z)

Best Buy to use Ford vans for Geek Squad

Ford Motor Co. said Thursday the electronics retailer Best Buy will use Ford vans for its Geek Squad home service technicians. Best Buy Co., based in Richfield, Minn., will take deliveries of 290 Ford Transit ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-26T16:09:02Z)

Phillies report: Inside pitch

Ryan Howard isn't trying to relive the past. One night removed from an incident in which he was ejected by third base umpire Scott Barry following two checked-swing strike calls, Howard was out of the Phillies ' starting ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-26T11:22:42Z)

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 chief Adm ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-26T11:51:20Z)

Target to offer services for its electronics shoppers

MINNEAPOLIS - Target Corp. is known for being cheap and chic. But now the retailer is making a big push to become known as a destination for electronics. Target said it's adding several services for ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-26T08:23:45Z)

Ryan Howard Ejected by Umpire Scott Barry in Phillies Loss (Video)

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard was ejected during last night's contest against the Houston Astros. The ejection has many fans aggravated because umpire Scott Barry in effect cost the team a win when ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

Phillies Notes: Phillies give Howard a day off

Closely monitoring the left ankle of Ryan Howard , Phillies manager Charlie Manuel chose to sit out the slugger for Wednesday's game against Houston - a day after Howard was ejected in extra innings while ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-26T07:26:29Z)

Nuggets Owner Purchases NFL's St Louis Rams

Stan Kroenke is taking his talents to the land of the NFL, leaving his son to handle Denver's hoops team. From the Denver Post : "As followers of the NFL, particularly those emotionally attached to the St ... (Source: SLAM 2010-08-26T15:47:34Z)

3Par accepts Dell's $1.52 billion buyout bid

SEATTLE (AP) – Dell Inc. said Thursday that data-storage maker 3Par Inc. has accepted its raised buyout bid of $1.52 billion, after the computer maker topped an offer from rival Hewlett-Packard Co. HP and ... (Source: News-Gazette 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

German utilities offer billions in nuclear deal

BERLIN (AP) â€" The German government says it is in talks with nuclear energy providers that are holding out against a planned nuclear fuel tax and seeking to extend their plants' life span. Chancellor Angela Merkel ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-16T16:20:54Z)

Sony Working On 3-D TVs Without Glasses

TOKYO (AP) -- Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-26T14:07:21Z)

Utilities, Berlin face off over reactors

BERLIN, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- In a negotiation war with the German government that could drag on for at least two more weeks, the country's utilities have threatened to shut down some of their nuclear reactors if a ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-17T17:45:36Z)

Target makes a push on electronics

NEW YORK (AP) — Target is known for being cheap and chic. But now the retailer is making a big push to become known as a destination for electronics. Target Corp. says it's adding several services for electronics ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-26T15:26:05Z)

Casey's $500 Mln Share Buyback Offer Gets Strong Response - Update

(RTTNews) - Convenience store operator Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY: News ) Thursday revealed an overwhelming response for its "Dutch auction" self-tender offer that expired yesterday. Based on a preliminary count ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-26T15:11:46Z)

Metrolink to offer $200 million settlement to victims of deadly L.A. rail disaster

LOS ANGELES — Metrolink and its former commuter train operating contractor will offer $200 million to victims and survivors of the 2008 rail disaster in the San Fernando Valley community of Chatsworth under a plan ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-25T23:05:24Z)

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