Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 3:39 am

Intuit and Mophie launch an iPhone-based credit card processing solution

Originally hinted at last December , Intuit and Mophie are teaming up to offer an easy-to-use credit card processing solution for small businesses. Known as the Complete Credit Card Solution, the joint ... (Source: Intomobile.com 2010-08-27T04:54:58Z)

Bomb squad removes artillery shell, Saratoga Springs Police reopen Henry Street near ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS — An artillery shell a few teenagers found in an attic and hoped to sell prompted Saratoga Springs Police to close down Henry Street near the Military Museum for about an hour Thursday. A ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-08-27T09:12:40Z)

Intuit, Mophie in Mobile Pay Partnership

Intuit Inc. has formed a partnership with the smartphone accessory maker Mophie Inc. to offer mobile payment processing capabilities to iPhone-toting small-business owners. The Mountain View, Calif., financial ... (Source: American Banker Online 2010-08-26T20:41:03Z)

Apple May Offer New iPod Touch, iTunes Social Links

A new iPod touch may be announced at Apple's press event on Sept. 1. Apple's new iPod touch could have front and rear cameras for FaceTime video conferencing. Apple's iTunes could also get socially connected with links ... (Source: CIO Today 2010-08-26T19:07:59Z)

Music execs forecast social overhaul for Apple's iTunes

Following news that Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) will hold its annual autumn press event on Sept. 1, speculation about the computing giant's plans is accelerating, with music industry executives forecasting the ... (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-08-26T14:28:49Z)

Police secure artillery shell offered for sale at Saratoga Springs Military Museum ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Robinson and his friends thought they had discovered a treasure trove in his girlfriend's crowded attic, and the 18-year-old hoped someone might be willing to pay for the rusted ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-08-27T09:12:40Z)

Motorists, take 2 aspirin and pack your patience

The traffic jams expected in the region this weekend may not reach "perfect storm" proportions, but they're likely to cause some perfectly awful headaches. In Crownsville, the always-popular Renaissance Festival will ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-08-28T07:38:25Z)

Intel (INTC) Make Big Move Into Security With $8 Billion Deal For McAfee (MFE)

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC ) announced Thursday that it has agreed to acquire computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. (NYSE: MFE ) for $7.68 billion. According to the terms of the deal, Intel will pay $48 for each ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

ADOT to unveil 5 year vehicle registration option

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Transportation is will soon offer car and truck registration stretching out over five years. ADOT says it's intended to save money and add convenience. The new ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-28T10:37:23Z)

3PAR Determines HP Proposal Is Superior Offer

FREMONT, CA, Aug 27, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- 3PAR(R) (NYSE:PAR) , the leading global provider of utility storage, today announced its board of directors has determined that the unsolicited proposal by ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-28T02:52:06Z)

Route 50 Roadwork Expected To Cause Delays

WBALTV.com The State Highway Administration this weekend will complete a $402,000 roadway repair project along nine miles of eastbound U.S. 50 between the Anne Arundel County line and the Capital Beltway in Prince George ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T03:42:12Z)

Police offer tips to avoid deadly road-rage incidents

It is yet to be revealed what driving faux pas irritated a Severn man so much that he allegedly shot and killed motorist Calvin Chi-Man Yeung as Yeung sat in his car at a traffic light earlier this month ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-08-19T23:55:28Z)

HP raises 3PAR offer to $2 bln, trumps Dell again

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co raised its offer for 3PAR Inc to $2 billion, once again topping Dell Inc's bid and showing it had plenty of ammunition in a bidding war for the data storage company. HP's offer ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-28T01:47:40Z)

Intuit GoPayment and mophie marketplace Offer Complete Credit Card Solution for ...

Mobile App, Hardware Package Provides Everything Small Businesses Need for On-the-go Payments; Available at Apple Retail Stores MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Small businesses can now get everything they need in one package to ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-26T14:14:30Z)

MethylGene Announces Change to the Board of Directors

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Aug 25, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- MethylGene Inc. (TSX: MYG) today announced the resignation of Mr. Raymond C. Egan from the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The Board of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

HP boosts bid to $1.88B for data storage company 3Par

SEATTLE — Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer by 11 percent and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-08-28T07:24:06Z)

3PAR To Terminate Merger Deal With Dell, Terms HP Bid As "Superior Proposal" - Update

(RTTNews) - Data storage firm 3PAR, Inc.(PAR: News ) Friday said it has notified technology giant Dell Inc. (DELL: News ) of its intention to terminate the merger deal, with a view to merge with the world's largest PC ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-28T10:01:35Z)

Carbon2Green Corporation: Financing Through a Convertible Debentures of a Maximum of ...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/27/10 -- Carbon2Green Corporation ("Carbon2Green" or the "Corporation")(TSX VENTURE: CGN) announces today its intention to finalize, in the next few days, and subject to the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-27T17:55:13Z)

Donation attempt turns into bomb scare

An unexploded 77 mm artillery shell found in an attic of a home in the village of Victory caused a stir in downtown Saratoga Springs Thursday when the State Police bomb squad had to be called in to ensure it wouldn't ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-08-26T20:26:44Z)

Apple in talks on deal for 99-cent show rentals

Apple, which is widely expected to announce a revamped product for television sets next month, is pressing the television networks to rent their TV series through its iTunes service for as little as 99 cents ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

Shareholder Files Lawsuit on $7.7M McAfee, Intel Deal, Alleges It's 'Fundamentally Unfair'

A shareholder in the $7.7 billion McAfee ( MFE ), Intel ( INTC ) deal is suing the companies, alleging the price of the deal is "fundamentally unfair" to shareholders, according to Thomson Reuters data ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-24T21:40:41Z)

SENSIO Teams With Trident Microsystems to Offer Premium-Quality 3D Viewing Experience ...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - August 26, 2010) - SENSIO® Technologies Inc. (SENSIO) (TSX VENTURE: SIO - News ) today announced a new collaboration with Trident Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ: TRID - News ), a leading ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-26T12:05:39Z)

American Greetings to Webcast Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Conference Call

CLEVELAND, Aug 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) will release its fiscal 2011 second quarter results on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 and will webcast its conference ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-27T22:55:52Z)

Intel buys McAfee for $7.68 billion

Intel (INTC) has acquired the security technology company McAfee (MFE) for $48 per share, making the deal worth approximately $7.68 billion. McAfee will continue to operate as a subsidiary and will report to Intel's ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-19T14:15:39Z)

Fitch Affirms AIG's Ratings Following Announcement of American General Finance Sale

CHICAGO, Aug 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed American International Group, Inc.'s (AIG) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and the ratings on AIG's senior unsecured and subordinated securities ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-11T17:24:05Z)

Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Air Traffic Communication Infrastructure for Incheon ...

LONDON, Aug 27, 2010 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-28T00:57:34Z)

Fitch Downgrades Currus III Limited and Assigns Stable Outlooks

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has downgraded the senior and subordinated facilities from Currus III Limited and assigned Stable Outlooks. In addition, Fitch has removed all facilities from Rating Watch ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-27T20:04:04Z)

Fitch Downgrades Currus I Limited and Assigns Stable Outlook

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the senior and subordinated facilities from Currus I Limited and assigned the rating a Stable Outlook. In addition, Fitch has removed all facilities from Rating ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-27T20:18:23Z)

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