Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 11:41 pm

Greens sign deal backing minority Labor government

Greens' leader Bob Brown this morning signed a formal agreement with caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard, guaranteeing the Greens' support for a minority Labor government over the next three years. While Green ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-09-01T05:17:40Z)

3M to acquire Cogent in multimillion-dollar deal

Pasadena-based biometrics firm Cogent Inc. announced Monday that it had agreed to a $943 million sale to 3M Co., the Minnesota-based conglomerate best known for Post-Its. The deal is expected to net Cogent $ ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-31T05:54:39Z)

Update: Google renews licensing deal with AP for news content

After months of negotiations, Google has renewed the content licensing deal that allows it to publish full-text news articles from the Associated Press on Google sites such as Google News. "We look forward to ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-30T21:33:34Z)

Google renews news content licensing deal with AP

Google has renewed the content licensing deal with the Associated Press (AP) to host the publisher's content on Google sites such as Google News. However, details of the agreement extension have not been disclosed yet ... (Source: Computer Business Review 2010-08-31T09:36:33Z)

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)

Coyotes re-sign RW Lee Stempniak to 2-year deal

GLENDALE, Ariz.— The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract. Details of the contract were not released. Stempniak had 14 goals and four assists in 18 games with the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-31T09:15:05Z)

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)

iPad, Kindle, Nook or Sony? What is the best e-book reader?

It feels as though within the past year, the concept of e-books has finally crested the top of a hill; it can only pick up speed from here. Look at the state of that world. There's a presumption that new books ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-31T19:52:10Z)

Earl, a Category 4 hurricane, on course toward US East Coast after battering ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T11:02:27Z)

Phoenix Coyotes re-sign RW Lee Stempniak to 2-year deal

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract. Details of the contract were not released. Stempniak had 14 goals and four assists in 18 games with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-31T04:43:04Z)

Long-lived Dutch might be bad news for insurers

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch are set to live longer -- good news for them but bad news for insurers that are expected to suffer from higher capital requirements and tighter profit margins as a result. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-31T17:43:19Z)

Hockey Capsules: Coyotes re-sign RW Lee Stempniak to 2-year deal

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract. Details of the contract were not released. Stempniak had 14 goals and four assists in 18 games with ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-31T08:46:27Z)

Exclusive: Developer of 'Ground Zero Mosque' Cuts Short Mideast Tour to Deal With ...

When asked whether he would revise the plans or location of the center, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said that his strategy for dealing with the controversy "is still baking in the kitchen." A State Department ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-31T22:01:01Z)

Hurricane Earl, now Category 4, pounds Caribbean islands, aims at U.S. coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T16:24:35Z)

Hurricane Earl threatens the Eastern Coast after hitting Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early this morning after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds that ... (Source: Daily Item 2010-08-31T12:28:21Z)

How Does The Mosque Play In Forest Hills? Check The Applause-Meter »

Mayor Bloomberg was inevitably asked about the mosque controversy at his open-mic forum with the Forest Hills Community & Civic Association tonight, and judging by the applause for both the question and ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-01T02:11:33Z)

UPDATE 4-Aegon calms share issue fears after EU deal

AMSTERDAM, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Dutch insurer Aegon ( AEGN.AS ) allayed investor fears of a large share issue to repay state aid after saying on Tuesday it had negotiated a deal for approval of the support with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-22T23:59:04Z)

Google Renews Licensing Deal with AP for News Content

IDG News Service — After months of negotiations, Google has renewed the content licensing deal that allows it to publish full-text news articles from the Associated Press on Google sites such as Google News ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-30T19:53:21Z)

Kindle 3 is smaller, but a big deal e-reader

Kindle 2 versus Kindle 3. The Kindle 3's screen (foreground) is much more comfortable to read than the Kindle 2, thanks to its higher-contrast screen. But the smaller size makes it a little less comfortable to hold. The ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-27T02:24:39Z)

Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 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 ... (Source: KGMI 2010-09-01T04:27:34Z)

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)

Australia Greens to announce deal with ruling Labor

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's Greens party said on Wednesday it would announce an agreement with the ruling Labor party, amid negotiations to provide support to form a minority government. Party leader Bob ... (Source: Reuters Canada 2010-08-31T23:41:14Z)

3M to Buy Cogent

3M Co., which makes products ranging from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms, and films for LCD TV screens, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $943 million. Cogent ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Big shareholder of Cogent opposes buyout terms

The third-largest shareholder of Cogent Inc. says it will "vigorously oppose" the Pasadena tech company's agreement to sell itself to conglomerate 3M Co., saying the bid price significantly undervalues ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-01T05:17:40Z)

Greens sign deal to back Australian Labor to form minority gov't

CANBERRA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- New Australian Greens Member of Parliament Adam Bandt on Wednesday formally sided with Labor Party in the hopes of forming a minority government. In what was a widely expected move, Bandt ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-01T00:59:59Z)

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Unit

Intel Corp. is buying German chipmaker Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions Business (WLS) for $1.4 billion, in a deal that marks Intel's second major acquisition in the past two weeks. The move is ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Mosque Controversy a 'Teachable Moment' on Shariah

As I looked out at the thousands of people assembled near ground zero on Sunday to oppose the construction of a megamosque there, I was reminded of Winston Churchill's famous line that enspirited Britain at ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-08-25T14:01:22Z)

Kindle or Nook? Here's a comparison

There's a titanic battle brewing in the e-reader market. The Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook are leaving competitors in the dust this summer and are locked in a war that has dropped prices by more than ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-28T19:34:15Z)

Insurer Aegon strikes deal to repay state aid

AMSTERDAM (AP) - Insurer Aegon NV said Tuesday it has reached a deal with European Union regulators on repaying euro2 billion ($2.56 billion) in support it received from the Dutch government at the height of the 2008 ... (Source: WKRN 2010-08-17T09:03:03Z)

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