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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 6:40 am

Washington Nationals, top pick Bryce Harper hit deadline day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals and No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Harper were heading toward a deadline to get a deal done Monday. Major League Baseball clubs had until midnight EDT as Monday ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-17T04:09:34Z)

Pujols blasts 400th home run

Albert Pujols hit his 400th home run Thursday night, becoming the 47th major-league player to reach the milestone. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger led off the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals by sending an ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-27T06:35:11Z)

Buffett seeks what's left of Wesco

Warren Buffett's company said Thursday it will offer to buy the roughly 1.4 million shares it doesn't already own of its subsidiary Wesco Financial Corp. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. says it will offer a ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-27T08:15:24Z)

Browns like Stuckey's versatility

BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns' corps of wide receivers has been dissected time and again during the past few months. It's been said how Brian Robiskie has improved, how Mohamed Massaquoi has benefited from ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-27T00:37:16Z)

Cardinals-Nationals Preview

While the Nationals fret over Stephen Strasburg's MRI results, they won't have to look far to see a healthy young pitcher on the mound. Unfortunately for them, Washington's hitters will have to face that pitcher ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-08-27T06:28:02Z)

BP's Hayward won't testify over bomber

WASHINGTON — Outgoing BP CEO Tony Hayward has refused a request by U.S. senators to testify next month about BP's role in the release of the man convicted of bombing Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie ... (Source: Sentinel-Record 2010-08-27T06:28:02Z)

Google to offer free telephone calls through Gmail service

Google is offering the ability to make and receive phone calls on a Web browser from Gmail — putting the Internet giant into competition with online phone services such as Skype. The Gmail phone service will ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-26T06:29:13Z)

Albert Pujols hits 400th career home run for St. Louis Cardinals

WASHINGTON – Albert Pujols has hit his 400th home run, becoming the 47th major league player to reach the milestone. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger led off the fourth inning of Thursday night's game against ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-27T00:22:57Z)

Oil rises above $73 in Asia on bargain hunting as stock markets rise after sell-off

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Oil prices extended gains to rise above $73 a barrel Thursday in Asia as regional stock markets advanced and recent sharp losses in crude drew more buyers. Benchmark crude for ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-26T09:06:42Z)

Albert Pujols hits 400th HR

The St. Louis Cardinals slugger led off the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals by sending an 0-1 fastball from starter Jordan Zimmermann into the right-center seats. At 30 years, 222 days, Pujols ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-08-27T10:09:56Z)

Apple's Rumored ITV: Time to Dump Your Cable Provider?

PC World — Apple is reportedly in talks with Fox, CBS, NBC and The Walt Disney Co. to offer 99-cent TV episode rentals through iTunes. It's unclear if each network would offer all their content for rental on ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

The Best (and Worst) PC Movie and TV Services

Your PC is a video store--and it's killing off brick-and-mortar video stores even as we speak. Your computer can give you prime-time TV at any time of the day or night, too. It's also a source of shows you love on cable ... (Source: IDG NEWS 2010-08-26T15:18:56Z)

Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper, face agreement deadline today

AP Bryce Harper is still unsigned. WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals and No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Harper faced a deadline to get a deal done Monday. Major League Baseball clubs had until midnight as ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-08-16T17:18:10Z)

Video : Google adds phone calls from Gmail, free to US and Canada for rest of 2010

Search engine giant Google has announced today on Wednesday that its Gmail service will add a option which will allow users to call any phone directly from their gmail browser. Hindustan Times reports Google will roll ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-26T08:16:35Z)

Buffett's company offers to buy rest of Wesco unit

Warren Buffett's company said Thursday it will offer to buy the roughly 1.4 million shares it doesn't already own of its subsidiary Wesco Financial Corp., and the news sent Wesco's stock soaring 11 percent. Berkshire ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-27T04:19:11Z)

Dell Bids $1.8 Billion for 3Par, Matching HP's Offer

(Updates with negotiation details in third paragraph.) Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Dell Inc. matched Hewlett-Packard Co.'s acquisition bid for 3Par Inc. by agreeing to pay $1.8 billion for the computer-storage ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-27T12:04:28Z)

Cleveland Browns' T.J. Ward promises to be a quick learner after NFL debut vs. Packers

The particular collision that drove it home was near the Green Bay goal line at the start of the second quarter. John Kuhn, a 250-pound backup fullback, took the ball at the 2, bounced off linebacker Scott ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-17T02:07:52Z)

Business Briefs:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has asked the Supreme Court to throw out a massive class action lawsuit alleging gender discrimination over pay for female workers. Wal-Mart is the world's largest private employer and ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-26T08:30:54Z)

BP executives offer scant insight into rig

HOUSTON - Federal investigators became visibly annoyed Thursday as BP executives were unwilling or unable to provide a clear picture of the company's hierarchy or say who was in charge of the rig leased by the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-27T07:03:49Z)

Dell Matches HP's Offer for 3Par, Boosting Bid to $1.8 Billion

Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- 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 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-27T11:35:50Z)

Stephen Strasburg Leaves Nats' Game With Forearm Strain, to Have MRI

Stephen Strasburg , the Washington Nationals pitcher who set Major League Baseball rookie season strikeout records, left last night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a strained tendon in his ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-22T04:39:26Z)

BP in Libya stonewall

WASHINGTON -- Outgoing BP CEO Tony Hayward has refused a request by US senators to testify next month about his company's role in the release of the Libyan agent who bombed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. In ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-27T08:36:53Z)

Apple's Rumored iTV: Is It Time To Dump Your Cable Provider Yet?

Apple is reportedly in talks with Fox, CBS, NBC and The Walt Disney Co. to offer 99-cent TV episode rentals through iTunes. It's unclear if each network would offer all their content for rental on iTunes or ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T22:43:56Z)

UPDATE 1-Dell raises 3PAR offer to match HP bid

NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Dell Inc ( DELL.O ) dealt the latest blow in a bidding war over data storage company 3PAR Inc ( PAR.N ) on Friday, sweetening its bid to $1.8 billion to match a rival offer from ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-27T11:07:12Z)

NFL League and Player Capsules: Rodgers throws 3 TDs, Packers rout Colts 59-24

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers extended his sizzling start to the preseason, throwing three touchdowns before halftime. The points just kept coming after that for the Green Bay Packers (2-1), who scored six ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-27T11:14:22Z)

Nationals anxiously await results of MRI on Stephen Strasburg

AP Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, shown in his Major League debut earlier this season, is on the disabled list for the second time this season. WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals ... (Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) 2010-08-27T01:34:32Z)

Corporate report

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. -- Warren Buffett's company will offer to buy the roughly 1.4 million shares it does not already own of its subsidiary Wesco Financial Corp., and the news sent Wesco's stock soaring 11 percent ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-27T05:23:36Z)

Oil extends gains to near $73 in Asia on bargain hunting as stock markets rise after ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Oil prices extended gains to near $73 a barrel Thursday in Asia as regional stock markets rose and recent sharp losses in crude drew more buyers. Benchmark crude for October delivery ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T05:53:25Z)

Oil falls to near $73 as stock markets retreat

Oil prices eased in Asia on Friday after two straight days of gains, taking a cue from regional stock markets which retreated amid expectations of slower U.S. economic growth. Benchmark crude for October delivery was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T12:11:38Z)

Bryce Harper Signs With Washington Nationals In A Record Deal

Nationals fans can finally feel relieved. Bryce Harper, the 17-year-old baseball prodigy, has agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals. Harper, who was the first overall pick in June, agreed to a contract ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-17T13:27:55Z)

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