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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 11:39 am

Source: Dell plans sweeter 3Par bid after HP trump

Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 | 12:22 a.m. Dell Inc. is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par Inc. out of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s hands, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-30T07:28:54Z)

School ends policy of dividing student council by race

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A policy intended to achieve racial equality at a north Mississippi school has long meant that only white kids can run for some class offices one year, black kids the next. But Brandy ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-28T14:26:27Z)

Emmys come to O.C. performing arts school

SANTA ANA -- More than 300 students at Orange County High School of the Arts got a glimpse at what the future could hold for them when they watched one of their most successful alumni get recognized on Sunday at the 62nd ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T13:48:17Z)

62nd Primetime Emmy Awards

(Special; NBC, Sun. Aug. 29, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET) Broadcast live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Executive producer, Don Mischer; producers, Charlie Haykel, Juliane Hare; co-producer, Danette Herman ... (Source: Variety 2010-08-30T04:01:18Z)

$1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In La Crosse County

MADISON, Wis. -- Lottery officials said a Powerball ticket sold in La Crosse County this week is worth $1 million before taxes. The ticket matched all five numbers in Wednesday's drawing. That made it worth $200,000. But ... (Source: WISN.com 2010-08-28T17:54:02Z)

New phones offer more Android options

Call it good marketing or just call it the truth. It seems like a week can't pass without somebody releasing a report showing Google is doing a lot more than just nibbling on Apple's smart-phone business. It ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-24T09:59:11Z)

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

Divisive German Banker Launches Immigration Book, EU

BERLIN (AP) A leading German banker who sparked outrage over remarks stereotyping Muslims and Jews is launching his new book on immigration issues amid calls for his removal from the federal bank's board. The Bundesbank ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-30T15:28:30Z)

Bank of Japan Boosts Loan Program, Pledges More Steps If Needed

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan expanded a bank- loan program, stepping up its monetary stimulus for the first time since March after the yen surged to a 15-year high and the government pressured the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T11:53:45Z)

Japan's central bank boosts lending to chill yen's rise

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan convened a Policy Board meeting Monday to take new monetary easing steps to prevent further damage to the economy from the sharply rising yen and falling stock prices. The central ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-30T18:13:08Z)

Hewlett-Packard Offers to Buy 3Par, Trumping Dell Bid

3Par Chief Executive Officer David Scott, who previously worked at HP, has held his position since 2001. Source: 3Par Inc. via Bloomberg 3Par Inc.'s InServ T-class storage server. Source: 3Par Inc. via ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-23T18:35:45Z)

Bank of America launches A$ 3-yr benchmark issue

(For the latest Australia and New Zealand bond news, double click on [AU/CRD] and then double click on the ID number) SYDNEY Aug 30 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corporation has launched a new three-year A$ benchmark ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-29T22:24:52Z)

Divisive Banker to Remain at Bundesbank

BERLIN—Thilo Sarrazin is to remain a member of the Deutsche Bundesbank's board for the time being, the German central bank said Monday. But it said it would hold discussions with Mr. Sarrazin "without delay ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-30T15:49:58Z)

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)

12 News Emmy Extravaganza this Sunday!

PHOENIX, AZ – Television's biggest night gets off to an early start this Sunday as coverage of the "62nd Primetime Emmy Awards" gets underway and 12 News will have all the glitz and glamour starting at 4pm ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-24T23:49:32Z)

Asian Shares Rise on Bank of Japan Meeting

Asian stock markets were higher in early Monday trading, with Tokyo shares powering ahead as an emergency Bank of Japan meeting raised hopes the bank would announce additional easing measures to curb the yen's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-30T01:45:18Z)

Bank of America launches A$ 3-year benchmark issue

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Bank of America Corporation has launched a new three-year A$ benchmark transaction, a joint lead said on Monday. The transaction will be issued off their Australian and New Zealand medium ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-29T22:24:52Z)

Lottery ticket worth $1M sold in La Crosse County

August 28, 2010 (MADISON, Wis.) -- Lottery officials say a Powerball ticket sold in La Crosse County this week is worth $1 million before taxes. The ticket matched all five numbers in Wednesday's drawing. That made it ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-28T16:35:18Z)

PROFILE: Thilo Sarrazin - outspoken German central banker

Berlin - Thilo Sarrazin, a member of Germany's famously restrained central bank, is alternately seen as a "straight talker" who tackles tough subjects, or a loud-mouthed propagator of unsavoury views. Born in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T08:19:00Z)

Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Froyo update

A demo of some of the changes brought by the Android 2.2 Froyo OS update for Verizon's Motorola DROID smartphone. Changes include new app management features and speed improvements. More info: www.mobileburn.com (Source: Zimbio 2010-08-30T09:09:07Z)

Some Wisconsin counties offer health benefits to boards

A new report says 25 Wisconsin counties offered health insurance to their county board chairs in 2009. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report released this week shows 21 counties offer health insurance to ... (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2010-08-19T09:43:38Z)

HTC Aria Phone Deals

Treo? Blackberry? Yesterday's news. Today the buzz is all about the HTC Aria Android Phone, and rightfully so: This is the most fascinating, capable, and eye-catching smartphone to hit the streets since the original Treo ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-30T17:30:11Z)

UPDATE 1-Bank of America launches A$ 3-yr benchmark issue

(Adds preliminary pricing) (For the latest Australia and New Zealand bond news, double click on [AU/CRD] and then double click on the ID number) SYDNEY Aug 30 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corporation has launched a new ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-29T22:53:30Z)

Diversity ushers out school's policy on race

A policy designed to achieve racial equality at a north Mississippi school has long meant that only white kids can run for some class offices one year, black kids the next. But Brandy Springer, a mother of ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-08-28T07:02:38Z)

Mom outraged over race policy

Daughter 'wasn't the right race' A policy intended to achieve racial equality at a north Mississippi school has long meant that only white kids can run for some class offices one year, black kids the next. But Brandy ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-08-28T22:54:41Z)

Asian Stocks Rise on Bank of Japan Speculation, Bernanke Pledge

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose on speculation the Bank of Japan will announce measures to weaken the nation's currency and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged to safeguard the U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T01:02:21Z)

3Par shares slip as Dell mulls counteroffer amid bidding war with Hewlett-Packard

WASHINGTON — 3Par Inc. shares slipped Monday as Dell Inc. mulled whether to raise its bid for the data storage company amid a bidding war with Hewlett-Packard Co. 3Par said over the weekend that its board has ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-30T17:15:52Z)

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)

Japan central bank extends loan program, while PM unveils $11 billion stimulus

TOKYO - Japan's government and the central bank threw the economy a double lifeline Monday, seeking to contain a strong yen and revive a faltering recovery. To boost liquidity, the central bank unveiled a new ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-30T11:10:48Z)

Asian stock markets climb as Japan central bank eases policy, Bernanke vows action

BANGKOK — Asian markets advanced Monday, boosted by Japan easing monetary policy to protect a shaky recovery and the Federal Reserve vowing to take action if the U.S. economy weakens further. The willingness of major ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-30T05:27:12Z)

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