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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 12:39 pm

A-T participates in 'Cruze Giveaway' contest

General Motors is on the brink of releasing for sale its new, sporty, small car, the Chevy Cruze, and the first one made for retail sale could end up in our area. The Advertiser-Tribune has teamed up with its ... (Source: Seneca County Advertiser-Tribune 2010-08-29T04:52:36Z)

Sanofi-Aventis offers $18.5 billion for Genzyme

French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis SA on Sunday publicly launched its $18.5 billion cash bid for American biotech firm Genzyme Corp. — a move that follows months of rumored interest and failed attempts to bring Genzyme's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-29T17:52:51Z)

Obama visits New Orleans for Katrina anniversary

NEW ORLEANS--President Barack Obama celebrated New Orleans's revival from Hurricane Katrina on Sunday in a visit symbolizing common purpose with residents in the continuing struggle to protect and rebuild the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-29T19:11:36Z)

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)

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)

3Par calls HP $30 bid 'superior'; Dell mulls reply

FREMONT, Calif. (AP) - 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 Saturday it ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-08-29T19:04:26Z)

Five Years After Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, USDA Continues to Assist Gulf Residents

Devastation caused five years ago to the Gulf region by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita remains historic in proportion. It resulted in loss of life, families being displaced, homes and businesses destroyed, and ... (Source: Whitehouse.gov (press release) 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

One lucky reader could win a Chevy Cruze

STEUBENVILLE - Someone in Brooke, Hancock or Jefferson counties may be driving the first Chevrolet Cruze to roll off the Lordstown assembly line. The Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times have joined with sister ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-08-29T05:35:33Z)

5 years after fleeing New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, family says South bend is ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jackie Compton says she cried when she watched a TV report on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The 33-year-old South bend resident says she cried when she saw New Orleans' 9th ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-29T16:48:26Z)

Panhandle's largest landholder sues cementer of BP's failed Gulf of Mexico oil well

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Panhandle's largest private landowner on Thursday sued a Houston-based company responsible for the drilling fluids that should have cemented BP 's failed Gulf of Mexico oil well ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-26T23:25:41Z)

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)

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)

Apple Valley Chevrolet, The Journal team up on Cruze giveaway

MARTINSBURG - General Motors is on the brink of releasing for sale its new, sporty, small car - the Chevy Cruze - and the very first one made for retail sale could end up in the Eastern Panhandle. The Journal has teamed ... (Source: Journal & Sunday Journal 2010-08-29T06:25:39Z)

Dell says assessing 3PAR offer after HP trumps bid

NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Dell Inc said on Sunday it was assessing its bid for 3PAR Inc ( PAR.N ) after the data storage company's board of directors late on Friday said Hewlett-Packard Co's ( HPQ.N ) $2 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-29T19:18:45Z)

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

This new global car from GM's largest division will go on sale first in Europe this spring and while it was initially expected to bow here within a year, Chevy decided to delay the American launch until 2011 in a bid ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T08:59:32Z)

Want to win a Cruze?

A drawing Oct. 15 will determine the winner of the first Chevrolet Cruze built for sale to the public at General Motors Corp.'s Lordstown Complex, courtesy of the Tribune Chronicle and Diane Sauer Chevrolet. In the ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-29T17:24:13Z)

Fifth anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita documented on LPB 7 p.m. Friday

They occurred within three weeks of each other in the summer of 2005, devastating the Gulf Coast and flooding 80 percent of New Orleans. Five years after Katrina and Rita ravaged South Louisiana, are we better prepared ... (Source: Southwest Daily News 2010-08-25T16:24:32Z)

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)

Sanofi-Aventis discloses offer to buy Genzyme for $18.5 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis SA announced that it has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire American biotech firm Genzyme Corp. — in an all-cash transaction valued at ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-29T16:34:07Z)

Drug giant Sanofi-Aventis offers $18.5 billion for Genzyme

New York -- French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis SA on Sunday publicly launched its $18.5 billion cash bid for American biotech firm Genzyme Corp. -- a move that follows months of rumored interest and failed ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-29T17:24:13Z)

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)

Obama to mark Katrina Anniversary and City ceremony moved inside

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from New Orleans on this 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The city's official event this evening has been moved indoors due to rain. The president's speech will ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-08-29T15:29:41Z)

New Lordstown GM Plant Manager Impressed, Excited

GM Lordstown's new plant manager said he's impressed with the facility and excited about the launch of the Chevy Cruze. Bob Parcell started his new job Aug. 1 and met with reporters for the first time Friday at the ... (Source: 27 First News 2010-08-27T22:27:14Z)

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)

Obama Marks Katrina Anniversary, New Orleans Rebuilds

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama today marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina slamming into New Orleans by affirming the federal commitment to the city as it rebuilds from the storm and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-29T16:41:16Z)

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)

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)

Spill's Effects Linger for Gulf Coast Entrepreneurs

When BP successfully placed a temporary cap on the Deepwater Horizon well on July 15, some saw it as a sign that the disaster was over. After more than 85 days and 200 million gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-29T15:15:22Z)

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)

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