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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 2:40 pm

Horse dealer allegedly painted, drugged horses before sale

A uthorities say a Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different color. The U.S. attorney's office said Friday ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-08-27T20:32:42Z)

Petrova moves into Pilot Pen finals

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Nadia Petrova (NAH'-dee-uh peh-TROH'-vah), a last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament, has moved into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Maria Kirilenko (kerh ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-27T18:59:39Z)

Dell bids $1.8 billion for 3Par, matching HP's offer

Dell Inc. matched Hewlett-Packard Co. 's acquisition bid for 3Par Inc. by agreeing to pay $1.8 billion for the computer-storage company, marking the fifth public offer in an escalating bidding war. Dell ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

Wild-card Nadia Petrova moves into finals in New Haven with win over Maria Kirilenko

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Nadia Petrova took advantage of her last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament and moved into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Maria Kirilenko. Petrova ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

HP Tops Dell in 3Par Bidding With $2 Billion Offer

(Updates with analyst's comment in third paragraph.) Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. topped Dell Inc. in the bidding for 3Par Inc. for the third time, agreeing to pay $30 a share or $2 billion for the data ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-27T14:06:09Z)

Needing to move up in points, Woods to play Barclays during FedEx Cup playoff

PARAMUS, N.J. – Tiger Woods is playing the first FedEx Cup playoff event with hopes that it's not his last. Woods on Thursday officially entered The Barclays, which starts Aug. 26. It's the first of four ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-19T18:47:40Z)

METS: Reyes leaves with oblique injury

NEW YORK — Mets shortstop Jose Reyes left Thursday night's game against the Florida Marlins after aggravating a right oblique strain that caused him to miss the All-Star game last month. Reyes snapped an 0 ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-27T05:23:36Z)

Conway discloses energy company's payments

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jack Conway has received more than a quarter of a million dollars over the past two years in stock distribution payments from a Texas natural gas company. According to his ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-27T05:45:05Z)

New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes leaves with injury to side against Florida Marlins

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets shortstop Jose Reyes left Thursday night's game against the Florida Marlins after aggravating a right oblique strain that caused him to miss the All-Star game last month. Reyes snapped an 0-for-11 ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-08-27T03:43:23Z)

3Par Chooses Dell's Higher Offer, Snubbing H.P.

9:57 p.m. | Updated The New York Times has more : Dell said Thursday that the data storage company 3Par had accepted its revised offer of $24.30 a share in cash, a bid that values the company at $1.6 billion ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-26T14:14:30Z)

Mets report: Inside pitch

The Mets ' season took another troubling turn Thursday, the sort that even manager Jerry Manuel could not shrug off. Jose Reyes singled in the second inning and when he got to first, coach Razor Shines spotted something ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-27T11:43:00Z)

Anthony Vietti, Katie Nolan remains may be found on Mount Hood

Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies say they found the remains ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-08-26T20:12:25Z)

On Martha's Vineyard, Obamas savor local produce

(AP) VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - For a vacationing President Barack Obama, it seems all produce _ like politics _ is local. So far, in their only dinner outings since arriving on Martha's Vineyard last week, the ... (Source: WNYT 2010-08-27T08:44:02Z)

The Barclays Day 2 Update, Tiger Loses Lead

As the second day of competition began at The Barclays, the first playoff event in the PGA's FedEx Cup, Tiger Woods was tied atop the leader board at six under par. Woods was first off the tee on Day One and drew a 12:10 ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-08-27T20:18:23Z)

AG: Dealer painted, drugged horses before sales

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say a Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different color. The U.S. attorney's ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-27T19:49:45Z)

On Martha's Vineyard, Obamas Savor Local Produce

For a vacationing President Barack Obama, it seems all produce — like politics — is local. So far, in their only dinner outings since arriving on Martha's Vineyard last week, the president and his wife ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-27T08:15:24Z)

Tiger Woods' 65 leads Barclays with Brandt Snedeker is 2 back

Snedeker, a former Montgomery Bell Academy and Vanderbilt star who is ranked 40th in the FedEx Cup standings, birdied four of his last six holes to build some momentum for the second round. He is tied with a ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-27T07:10:59Z)

Cops Make Arrest in Deadly Liquor Store Shooting

Police have made an arrest in last week's shooting of a Brooklyn liquor store clerk. Eion Klass, 33, an ex-con who served more than a decade behind bars for attempted murder, has allegedly confessed to killing 34-year ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T19:49:45Z)

Parolee Arrested in Killing of Brooklyn Orthodox Convert

A 33-year-old parolee was charged on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a liquor store clerk who died trying to defend his girlfriend during a robbery attempt last week, the police said. The killing of the clerk, Yoseph ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-27T02:24:39Z)

Nadia Petrova beats Maria Kirilenko

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Nadia Petrova took advantage of her last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tournament and moved into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Maria Kirilenko . Petrova received ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

Possible remains of Touchet hiker found on Mount Hood

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) - Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies say they ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T20:04:04Z)

Remains of 2 Climbers Found on Oregon's Mount Hood

OREGON CITY, Ore. -- Authorities have found the bodies of two people near the summit of Oregon's Mount Hood, and they may be a pair of climbers who went missing last year. Clackamas County sheriff's deputies ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-26T17:34:56Z)

Charge: Dealer painted, drugged horses before sale

Authorities say a Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different color. The U.S. attorney's office said Friday ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T20:18:23Z)

Has most recent controversy dented Rand Paul's lead over Jack Conway?

Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - Has the most recent controversy involving republican senate candidate Rand Paul dented his lead over Democrat Jack Conway? This race has generated national and even international publicity. A ... (Source: WHAS 11 2010-08-18T22:52:14Z)

HP Races To Top Dell's Latest Offer In Fight For 3Par

Law360, New York (August 26, 2010) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. has again upped the ante in its bidding war with Dell Inc. for 3Par Inc., topping its rival's latest $1.52 billion bid by offering $1.8 billion to acquire the ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-27T00:01:29Z)

Ex-convict held for murder of Jamaican in New York

NEW YORK, USA — Police here have arrested an ex-convict in last Thursday's killing of Jamaican national Yoseph Robinson. Eion Klass, who police said was released on parole in October after serving an 11-year sentence ... (Source: Jamaica Observer 2010-08-27T08:29:43Z)

Dell Boosts Offer for 3Par, Topping Hewlett-Packard's Price

As expected , Dell ( DELL ) has increased its offer for storage and virtualization software firm 3Par ( PAR ). On Thursday Dell announced that 3PAR has accepted its increased offer for $24.30 per share in cash, or ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-26T12:41:27Z)

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, far left, greet people gathered outside Nancy's Restaurant in Oak Bluffs, Mass., while the first family is vacationing on Martha's Vineyard, Wednesday, Aug ... (Source: Cecil Whig 2010-08-27T18:09:32Z)

Paul to Offer Different Options to Balance Budget

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul backtracked Thursday on his pledge to erase the federal budget deficit in a year, instead offering several options that he said could get it done within five ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T08:44:02Z)

HP again outbids Dell in battle for 3Par

What started out as a routine offer by Dell Inc. to acquire data-storage provider 3Par Inc. has turned into a marathon of one-upmanship. After Dell on Thursday increased its offer to $27 a share , Hewlett ... (Source: Washington Technology 2010-08-27T20:11:14Z)

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