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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 3:40 pm

HealthSpring to acquire Bravo Health

The deal will expand Nashville-based HealthSpring's geographic diversification in the Medicare Advantage market, company chairman and CEO Herb Fritch said in a news release announcing the deal. Bravo Health ... (Source: ModernHealthcare.com 2010-08-27T12:54:34Z)

Bravo Health to be acquired for $545M by HealthSpring

Baltimore's Bravo Health Inc. has agreed to be acquired by HealthSpring Inc. for $545 million, in a deal projected to create the nation's seventh-largest Medicare Advantage provider. Bravo Health is a fast ... (Source: Baltimore Business Journal 2010-08-27T13:23:12Z)

$5.7 million for Vt. smart meters

MONTPELIER (AP) -- The state of Vermont is getting $5.7 million in federal aid to help homeowners use smart meters and install new solar hot water technologies. Smart meters are digital electricity meters that ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-27T03:14:45Z)

Hurricane Danielle getting stronger in the Atlantic as it heads toward Bermuda

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Danielle is getting a little stronger in the open Atlantic as it heads toward Bermuda. Danielle's maximum sustained winds increased Thursday to 105 mph (165 kph) and additional ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-26T13:38:43Z)

49ers NT Aubrayo Franklin signs $7M franchise tender

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has ended his holdout by signing a $7 million franchise tag tender. Franklin officially signed the deal Saturday before the Niners played the ... (Source: WATE 2010-08-28T21:35:57Z)

Suge Knight, Kanye Can't Mediate Shooting Lawsuit

A mediation session meant to resolve a lawsuit filed by rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight against hip-hop star Kanye West was not successful. Knight's attorney, Marc Brumer, says the two sides did not reach an agreement ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

New boss's method of firing swift, brutal

Dear Annie: I just got fired yesterday. In all my 18 years of working, I have never been fired. I was completely blindsided. My boss never addressed any issues she had with me. Yesterday, she called me into ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-28T06:55:29Z)

Vistaprint says appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over member discount ...

VENLO, Netherlands (AP) — Business card printer Vistaprint N.V. said Friday that a U.S. appeals court has affirmed the 2009 dismissal of a lawsuit against it and two third-party merchants. Vistaprint said the U.S ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-27T19:28:17Z)

Blue-chip WR chooses to play for Dawgs

The immediate future begins one week from today. But for the University of Washington football team, the long-term future brought another victory on Friday night. The Huskies landed another one of the state's top ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-28T17:32:34Z)

ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She's fired up over getting fired

Dear Annie: I just got fired yesterday. In all my 18 years of working, I have never been fired. I was completely blindsided. My boss never addressed any issues she had with me. Yesterday, she called me into ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-28T05:22:25Z)

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3Par Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. by 11 percent to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company. The latest ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Vistaprint: Appeals court OKs lawsuit's dismissal

(AP) VENLO, Netherlands - Business card printer Vistaprint N.V. said Friday that a U.S. appeals court has affirmed the 2009 dismissal of a lawsuit against it and two third-party merchants. Vistaprint said the U.S. Court ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-27T19:42:36Z)

Vermont to get $5.7 million for smart meters

Vermont is getting $5.7 million in federal aid to help homeowners use smart meters and install new solar hot water technologies. Smart meters are digital electricity meters that use real-time communication to help ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:49:06Z)

Vistaprint: Appeals court OKs lawsuit's dismissal

VENLO, Netherlands—Business card printer Vistaprint N.V. said Friday that a U.S. appeals court has affirmed the 2009 dismissal of a lawsuit against it and two third-party merchants. Vistaprint said the U.S ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-27T19:28:17Z)

Franklin ends holdout with 49ers

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has ended his holdout by signing a $7 million franchise tag tender. Franklin officially signed the deal Saturday before the Niners ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-28T21:00:09Z)

Meditation Fails To Resolve Kanye West & Suge Knight Battle

A mediation session aimed at resolving a lengthy legal battle between Kanye West and Marion "Suge" Knight has failed - neither side could reach an agreement in the ongoing case. The "Stronger" hitmaker is ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-08-28T15:30:52Z)

Danielle to bypass Bermuda...NATO bases attacked...Rallies in nation's capital

(Stations: Please substitute the following for V1648, slugged 18th NewsMinute, which moved at 5:45 p.m. Eastern time. The new version CORRECTS name of organization in third story. Should read Special ... (Source: KTUU 2010-08-28T21:57:25Z)

Key e-mails before and after WAC-BYU deal fell apart

Highlights of documents about about BYU possibly leaving the Mountain West Conference to join the Western Athletic Conference in all sports but football, Nevada and Fresno State relocating to the Mountain West Conference ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-27T14:34:47Z)

BYU jumps ship as Mountain West, WAC shuffle deck

Conference expansion apparently isn't over yet, but how it might affect the University of Memphis and Conference USA remains unclear. On the heels of reports Wednesday that Mountain West Conference stalwart BYU was ready ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-08-20T00:16:56Z)

Sarkisian getting antsy for Huskies' opener

After practice Friday morning, coach Steve Sarkisian marveled that in two weeks he and his Washington Huskies would be boarding a plane to travel to Provo, Utah, for the season opener against BYU. Lots of ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-21T18:16:39Z)

2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl Updates

Hurricane Danielle is now the strongest hurricane of the season and is headed in Bermuda's direction. With winds of 135 miles an hour, it has been declared a category 4 storm. It is also producing over 20 foot ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-28T17:39:43Z)

HP makes $1.6 billion bid for 3PAR Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) launched a $1.6 billion bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc (PAR.N) on Monday, topping an offer by technology rival Dell Inc (DELL.O). HP bid $24 a share for 3PAR, about 33 percent ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Nothing to lose by complaining

Dear Annie: I just got fired yesterday. In all my 18 years of working, I have never been fired. I was completely blindsided. My boss never addressed any issues she had with me. Yesterday, she called me into her office ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-28T09:04:19Z)

Saturday practice notes --- Countdown to BYU begins

A two-hour practice ended here about an hour ago, followed by a few helmets thrown happily in the air and lots of whoops and hollers. For the players, this marked the official end of camp as they now move out ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-28T21:07:19Z)

49ers holdout Franklin signs

S an Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has ended his holdout by signing a US$7-million franchise tag tender. Franklin officially signed the deal Saturday before the Niners played the Oakland Raiders in an ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-08-28T21:21:38Z)

HealthSpring to buy Bravo Health for $545 million

HealthSpring Inc. today said it is acquiring Baltimore-based Bravo Health in a $545 million deal that creates the largest company focused solely on private Medicare Advantage plans. Consolidation had been ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-27T17:26:35Z)

Vermont Gets $5.7M For 'Smart' Meters

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The state of Vermont is getting $5.7 million in federal aid to help homeowners use smart meters and install new solar hot water technologies. Smart meters are digital electricity meters that use real ... (Source: WPTZ.com 2010-08-27T03:36:14Z)

WAC's Benson says door for BYU still open, despite defections

Western Athletic Conference commissioner Karl Benson said Thursday the WAC was betrayed by Fresno State and Nevada when the two league members jumped for the Mountain West Conference Wednesday night. Benson also ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-19T17:43:14Z)

Kanye West Doesn't Sweeten the Deal for Suge Knight

Kanye West 's latest rap session with Marion "Suge" Knight didn't go well. The rapper and defrocked rap mogul remain at odds after a mediation session to address Knight's negligence complaint against West ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-27T00:58:45Z)

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