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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 6:40 pm

Fed to Outline Future Actions Friday

With fresh signs that the housing market is weakening, the Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, on Friday will offer his outlook on the economy, explain the Fed's recent modest move to halt the slide ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-26T17:27:47Z)

Travers-Personal Ensign double highlights weekend

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will offer a special double, linking the Travers to the following day's Personal Ensign, in addition to a $1 Million All-Graded ... (Source: Register-Star 2010-08-25T06:08:55Z)

WR Dez Bryant runs routes, might play against Miami: 'I feel great'

Dez Bryant showed some good signs at practice Thursday, running routes for the first time since he suffered a high-ankle sprain last month. Before practice started, Bryant ran some routes for quarterback Stephen McGee ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-08-27T05:30:46Z)

Cowboys' Bryant tests injured ankle at full speed

HOUSTON — Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant ran at full speed Saturday, catching passes from third-team quarterback Stephen McGee nearly three hours before kickoff. Wearing a T-shirt and shorts, Bryant cut ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-08-29T05:14:04Z)

Saratoga native Susan Lee designs and creates blanket of carnations that goes to ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS — What do you get when you cross a Saratoga native with someone who's worked in the racing industry with someone who's got a talent for arranging flowers? The perfect person to envision ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-08-28T09:11:29Z)

Travers 1864 Restaurant Week kicks off today

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nearly 40 area restaurants and eateries will offer special pricing and menus in celebration of the Travers Stakes through participation in the first-ever "Travers 1864 Restaurant Week ... (Source: Troy Record 2010-08-22T08:14:10Z)

Jane Lynch dazzles at the Emmy Awards

Glee star Jane Lynch made her appearance at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A Live on Sunday, August 29th, 2010. Jane wore a floor plum, one-shoulder gown by Ali Rahimi . The floor ... (Source: Accidental Sexiness 2010-08-29T23:14:58Z)

NU keeps its options open on defense

LINCOLN — After three weeks of practice in the spring and three more in August, Carl Pelini still can't offer a specific solution to Nebraska's biggest question on defense: How do you replace Ndamukong ... (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-08-28T04:53:47Z)

Memorable Quotes From the Primetime Emmy Awards

Heard at the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards: "NBC asked the host of 'Late Night' to come to L.A. to host a different show. What could possibly go wrong?" — Host Jimmy Fallon, before the broadcast cut to ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-30T01:30:59Z)

Sanofi-aventis Discloses $69 Per Share Offer For Genzyme

(RTTNews) - Sanofi-aventis (SNY: News ), Sunday said it has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Genzyme Corp. (GENZ: News ) for $69 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $18.5 billion. This ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-29T19:11:36Z)

Corners key to Husker defense

LINCOLN - A knowing laugh, almost devious, follows the start of Carl Pelini's explanation about the importance of top cornerbacks Prince Amukamara and Alfonzo Dennard to Nebraska's defense. "It's very ... (Source: North Platte Telegraph 2010-08-29T09:03:08Z)

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)

Dallas Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant runs full-speed routes before preseason game with ...

Bryant ran routes and caught passes from Stephen McGee under the supervision of receivers coach Ray Sherman for at least 15 minutes before other players started warming up for Saturday's preseason game against ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-28T22:26:03Z)

HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

The world's two biggest personal computer makers are locked in a pricey struggle over which can move away from the PC business the fastest. Hewlett-Packard Co. offered $1.5 billion on Monday for 3Par Inc., a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-23T23:14:56Z)

Dell Said to Plan Sweetened 3Par Offer After HP Bid

(Updates with today's trading in sixth paragraph.) Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Dell Inc. is readying a sweetened offer for data-storage provider 3Par Inc. after its earlier bid was bested by a $1.6 billion ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-24T13:41:05Z)

Jane Lynch wins acting Emmy for 'Glee' role

LOS ANGELES -- Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family" and Jane Lynch of "Glee" were honored at Sunday's Emmy Awards for their comedy-series supporting roles. "All I wanted to be was a clown in the circus when I ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-30T00:55:11Z)

NU keeps options open on defense

LINCOLN — After three weeks of practice in the spring and three more in August, Carl Pelini still can't offer a specific solution to Nebraska's biggest question on defense: Still, it is quite possible ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-28T01:54:50Z)

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 2010-08-29T23:50:46Z)

Fed Tackles Economic Challenges at Jackson Hole Summit

With fresh signs that the housing market is weakening, the Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, on Friday will offer his outlook on the economy, explain the Fed's recent modest move to halt the slide ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-26T14:35:59Z)

Fed is poised to act on economy, its chief says

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. - The Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, signaled Friday that the central bank was prepared to take several steps if the economy continued to weaken, including large purchases of ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-28T05:15:16Z)

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)

'Glee' among leading nominees at tonight's Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES — "Glee" is about to learn if the Emmys care to sing its praises. The hit musical-comedy show about a high school glee club was a leading nominee at Sunday's Emmy Awards, including bids for best comedy ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-08-29T22:39:11Z)

Bidding War Erupts For 3par

The Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal reports: Hewlett-Packard Co. on Monday launched a $1.6 billion counter-offer to a $1.15 billion Dell Inc. offer to buy 3Par Inc. HP bid $24 a share for 3Par, about ... (Source: Portfolio.com 2010-08-23T17:45:39Z)

Jimmy Fallon makes nice as host of Emmycast

NEW YORK— Nice job, Jimmy -- at least, judging from the first few laps of Sunday's Emmy broadcast. As host, Fallon struck a clear contrast to last year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, who wowed viewers with his ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-30T01:30:59Z)

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)

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)

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