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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 11:39 am

Bob Bradley to remain as U.S. national soccer team coach through 2014 World Cup

Bradley, whose current deal expires in December and pays him $600,000 plus bonuses, is set to guide the Americans through the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. "Bob has always been very proud to coach the U.S. team ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-31T10:12:21Z)

From Fear to Greed, Banks Jostle for GM Deal

When the Obama administration sent General Motors into bankruptcy last summer, the automaker wiped out creditors, and critics warned that Wall Street investors would have a long memory. What a difference a ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-17T13:49:23Z)

Knee injury to sideline Alabama's Mark Ingram

Alabama junior running back Mark Ingram, the first Crimson Tide player to win a Heisman Trophy when he captured the prestigious award last season, will miss the season opener with a knee injury. Ingram, who ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-31T17:57:38Z)

LA officials push drug discount card

Los Angeles city officials unveiled a campaign today alerting residents who cannot afford to pay for their prescription drugs of a discount card. LARx Prescription Savings Card holders have been getting an ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-08-30T22:02:12Z)

Deal for Angels' Mike Napoli unlikely

S T. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Red Sox [ team stats ] have yet to add an impact player through the waiver process, but that doesn't mean they're not using it to their advantage. Late last week they claimed ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-30T09:30:35Z)

Xbox Live to Cut Deeper Into Wallets

For years, cable companies have justified price increases for consumers by talking about the additional television programming that they add to their services. Now it's Microsoft's turn to do the same for ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-31T18:04:48Z)

Worcester to get $32K in CVS agreement

BOSTON — Attorney General Martha Coakley has reached an agreement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc., in which the pharmacy chain will repay the state and public entities $2.65 million for alleged prescription drug ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-30T17:37:21Z)

Microsoft raising Xbox Live subscription prices in US, UK, Mexico and Canada

NEW YORK - Microsoft is raising subscription prices for its popular Xbox Live Gold online gaming service in the U.S. and three other countries. Beginning Nov. 1, an annual Gold membership will cost $60, up ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T16:17:25Z)

County looks to publicize discount prescription drug program

Los Angeles County residents who can't afford their prescription drugs can get help from a discount program highlighted in an advertising campaign unveiled Monday. Anyone who lives or works in Los Angeles ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-31T03:24:20Z)

POSCO to sign deal for Daewoo International takeover next week

SEOUL, Aug 27, 2010 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- South Korea's state-run debt clearer said Thursday that it will sign a deal next week to sell a controlling stake in Daewoo International Corp. to ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-27T04:47:49Z)

Cogent In $943M Acquisition By 3M

Pasadena-based Cogent , the developer of fingerprint and other biometric readers, is being acquired by 3M , the two companies announced today. According to 3M and Cogent, 3M is acquiring Cogent for $10.50 per share ... (Source: socalTech.com 2010-08-30T12:43:52Z)

Daily Dose - New Hoag, L.A. prescription discount and Emmy cybercrime

The new Hoag Hospital Irvine is due to open its doors Wednesday after undergoing a nearly $85 million renovation. It's the same building as the old Irvine Regional Medical Center, which closed a year and a ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-08-30T23:28:06Z)

Posco to Sign Daewoo Deal

SEOUL -- Posco said Wednesday it will sign a final contract to buy a majority stake in Daewoo International Corp. held by state-run Korea Asset Management Co. and other creditors, as the South Korean ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T06:59:02Z)

CVS Reaches Deal On Prescription Overcharges

Attorney General Martha Coakley has reached an agreement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc., in which the pharmacy chain will repay the state and public entities $2.65 million for alleged prescription drug overcharges. Coakley said ... (Source: WBZ-TV 2010-08-30T17:01:33Z)

New Xbox LIVE pricing isn't a big deal

Yesterday Major Nelson announced on his blog that Xbox LIVE would be increasing in price for subscribers in Canada, Mexico, the UK, and the US. While this may confuse or even outrage some players who already think that ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-31T14:30:03Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for US$1.4B in cash

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

SAN JOSE, Calif. — In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Intel to Buy Wireless Unit of German Chip Maker for $1.4 B

Intel Corp. announced plans to buy the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion, the second deal in as many weeks the computer company has made in its attempt to leverage the ... (Source: Red Herring 2010-08-31T17:57:38Z)

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram of Alabama to miss opener with knee injury

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram will miss No. 1 Alabama's season opener against San Jose State after injuring his left knee during practice. He was hurt Monday and coach Nick Saban said in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T18:04:48Z)

Indiana Reports Fewer Preventable Medical Errors; Kansas Struggles To Meet Oral ...

The Indianapolis Star : "Indiana's hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers reported a decrease in preventable medical errors last year -- including a 33 percent drop in the number of bed sores. Overall, 306 ... (Source: Kaiser Health News 2010-08-31T13:54:15Z)

Bob Bradley's coaching record, experience outweighed concerns of US soccer team going ...

CHICAGO - Bob Bradley's experience and success as the U.S. soccer coach outweighed any concerns about the team going "stale" over the next four years. U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati said Tuesday that he ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T18:04:48Z)

POSCO inks deal to take over Daewoo International

SEOUL, Aug 31, 2010 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- South Korea's top steelmaker POSCO signed a final deal with the country's state debt clearer on Monday to buy a controlling stake in Daewoo ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-31T03:24:20Z)

Heisman Trophy winner Ingram to miss season opener

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram of Alabama will miss the season opener after injuring his left knee during practice. He was hurt Monday and coach Nick Saban said in a statement the star ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-08-31T17:57:38Z)

Manny Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal. The 12-time All-Star has been replaced on the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-30T19:46:12Z)

Credit Suisse Group Said to Plan Early Bonus Payments in U.K.

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group AG, which slashed 2009 bonuses for about 400 managing directors in the U.K. to reduce a one-time tax on the payouts, plans to provide them with a Sept. 1 cash award ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T17:37:21Z)

Manny Ramirez expected in uniform for White Sox on Tuesday

Manny Ramirez couldn't conceal his excitement Monday, thanking the Chicago White Sox for believing in him and being eager to show he remains one of the most dangerous hitters in the game. Ramirez, who badly ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-31T15:55:57Z)

Mike Napoli staying with Angels

As expected, the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim did not reach an agreement on catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli by Monday afternoon's deadline. The Sox claimed the right-handed hitting Napoli ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-30T23:49:35Z)

Soccer News: US Extends Coach Bob Bradley For Four More Years

The deal ensures Bradley will coach the US in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. U.S. Soccer announced the new deal on Monday, fincial terms we not disclosed. The deal keeps Bradley in the US and ends any ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-08-31T16:10:16Z)

White Sox claim Manny Ramirez on waivers from Dodgers

Back to frighten pitchers who haven't seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs. As expected, the White Sox claimed the unpredictable but ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-31T03:31:29Z)

Report: Red Sox, Angels Can't Come to Agreement in Deal for Mike Napoli

The Red Sox and Angels could not work out a deal for catcher Mike Napoli after Boston claimed him on waivers last week. The Sox were awarded the waiver claim for the 28-year-old, but could not come to terms on ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-30T23:35:16Z)

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