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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 11:40 am

Letters: Radio deal makes waves

In regard to "Radio Waves" (Page B13, Aug. 22), I've been a regular listener and supporter of KUHF for years, and find it invaluable. During its two annual fundraising campaigns, we're reminded that the University of ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-29T05:28:23Z)

HP boosts bid for 3Par to $1.88 billion, topping Dell

SEATTLE (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-08-29T12:59:22Z)

Level of static on increase in sale of KTRU [Houston Chronicle]

(Houston Chronicle (TX) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 28--Most criticism over the proposed sale of Rice University's student-run radio station has centered on the fact that students and alumni were left out ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-28T06:41:10Z)

Obama to New Orleans on Katrina anniversary

President Barack Obama is aiming to underscore his commitment to a region weary of calamity as he travels to New Orleans on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Obama ends his Martha's Vineyard vacation ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-29T17:45:42Z)

Events in, around Slidell to look back on Katrina

Memorial ceremonies marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will be held Friday and Sunday in St. Tammany Parish. The city of Slidell has planned an event for Friday at Heritage Park, and the parish government ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-26T06:29:13Z)

Katrina Pets Still Await Return Home

Among the countless souls rescued from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina, there were thousands upon thousands of pets. Five years later, some are still waiting for a return home. 1400 miles away from New Orleans, sits ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-08-27T19:28:17Z)

Hurricane Earl barrels toward eastern Caribbean

MIAMI — Forecasters say Earl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it barrels toward several islands in the eastern Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Category 1 Hurricane Danielle was bringing dangerous rip currents ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-08-29T15:15:22Z)

Pimlico to Offer $5.5M Preakness Bonus

The owner of Pimlico Race Course said it will offer $5.5 million in shared bonuses to the winning owner and trainer at the 2011 Preakness Stakes. MID Developments Inc. announced Friday the Preakness 5.5 bonus ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-08-25T23:55:31Z)

Beachgoers warned of rough waves, rip currents from Hurricane Danielle

Lifeguards on Long Beach Island posted yellow flags at beaches Friday to warn swimmers of rough waves and rip currents as Hurricane Danielle moved north 135 miles off the coast. Along the barrier island, the ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-28T06:05:22Z)

3Par: HP's $2 billion bid better than rival's

Fremont, Calif. -- Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc., but Dell said ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-29T08:55:59Z)

Hurricane Danielle Moves Away From Bermuda, Is Downgraded to Category 1

Danielle has been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory on its website today. Maximum sustained winds have dropped to near 90 miles (150 kilometers) an ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-29T11:04:50Z)

Marquee homes languish in Calif.

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's home-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, with more marquee properties languishing on the market ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-29T07:08:36Z)

Hurricane Earl Heads West; Danielle Is Downgraded

(Adds hurricane status in second paragraph, analyst comment starting in fourth.) Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Earl moved west toward the northern Leeward Islands after strengthening from a tropical storm ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-29T16:26:57Z)

Sourcefire up on report of possible sale of rival

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Sourcefire Inc. rose Friday after The Wall Street Journal reported that rival computer security company ArcSight Inc. was putting itself up for sale. THE SPARK: The Journal report, which cited ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

Danielle Passes Bermuda as Category 2 Hurricane; Storm Earl to Strengthen

Danielle, downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane, was blowing northeast and forecast to weaken slightly over the next two days after passing Bermuda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Maximum sustained ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-29T06:25:39Z)

MI Developments to offer $5.5-million bonus tied to Preakness

MI Developments Inc. will boost the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Florida Derby (G1) purses to $1-million each and offer a $5.5-million bonus to the connections of a horse who is able to sweep a series of races ... (Source: Thoroughbred Times 2010-08-27T20:25:33Z)

Netezza shares soar on strong profit, raised view

NEW YORK -- Shares of Netezza Corp. soared to a record high Friday after the data storage company posted strong growth in second-quarter net income and boosted its revenue outlook for the year. THE SPARK ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-27T16:57:57Z)

3Par's board says HP's offer better than Dell's

FREMONT, Calif. — Data storage company 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ) says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ ) $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-29T12:45:03Z)

A mother's anguish, then and now

The last five years have been terrible for Stacy Nolan. "There ain't nothing to do. You can't find no job. You know, we struggling," the mother of three said. "I wish Katrina never came." Nolan was separated ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-28T04:53:47Z)

5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - From New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward to the Mississippi coast, people hit hard by Hurricane Katrina are paying homage to those killed by the storm's devastation. Sunday marks the fifth ... (Source: WOOD 2010-08-29T17:24:13Z)

Denver sculptor's ode to post-Katrina resilience dedicated in Louisiana

The pain, grief and trauma that Denver artist John Doherty felt watching Hurricane Katrina destroy his hometown has evolved into something beautiful. A dedication ceremony was held Friday in Slidell, La ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-28T06:55:29Z)

Obama visits New Orleans on Katrina anniversary

President Barack Obama is in New Orleans celebrating the city's revival from Hurricane Katrina and pledging common purpose with residents in the continuing struggle to protect and rebuild the Gulf Coast. The president on ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-29T17:52:51Z)

ArcSight shares shoot up after a report of a possible buyout

NEW YORK - Shares of ArcSight Inc. got a boost Friday after a report in the Wall Street Journal said the provider of network security software and services could be sold as soon as next week. THE SPARK ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-27T17:55:13Z)

Hundreds Gather To Protest KTRU Sale

August 23, 2010: About 200 Rice University students and faculty and members of the community gathered on the Rice campus Sunday to protest the planned sales of student-run KTRU-FM/Houston to the University of Houston ... (Source: Radio Ink 2010-08-23T18:14:17Z)

Congregation met the needs of Katrina's victims

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Mississippi's shores. Within hours congregations like Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson were getting to work distributing help ... (Source: WLOX 2010-08-29T04:52:36Z)

Slidell Memorial to Be Held Friday August 27 at Heritage Park

Heritage Park in Slidell will be the site of a Hurricane Katrina Memorial Ceremony on Friday, August 27, beginning at 9:30 am. Mayor Freddie Drennan will preside over the ceremony, reflecting on the Camellia ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-25T18:40:33Z)

Architectural gems languish on Calif. housing market, as downturn hits storied structures

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's homes-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, as marquee properties languish on the market as the well ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-28T01:47:40Z)

Marquee homes languish on Calif. housing market

Southern California's home-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, with more marquee properties languishing on the market as the well-heeled become ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-28T05:08:06Z)

Preakness adds $5.5 million

The owner of Pimlico Race Course said it will offer $5.5million in shared bonuses to the winning owner and trainer at the 2011 Preakness Stakes if they qualify through preliminary races at Gulfstream, Santa ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-28T05:08:06Z)

Hurricane Whipped Seas Claims Surfer's Life

Rip currents and rough surf caused by the passing of Hurricane Danielle have cost a surfer his life of the coast of Cocoa Beach. Brevard County Fire Rescue Lt. Jeffrey Taylor said the man, who appeared to be in his 30s ... (Source: CBS 4 South Florida 2010-08-29T16:41:16Z)

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