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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 3:40 pm

Unsigned contracts stall sale of Philly newspapers

PHILADELPHIA— Unsigned labor contracts could stall Tuesday's scheduled bankruptcy sale of Philadelphia's two major newspapers. Creditors won The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News at an April ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-31T18:26:16Z)

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)

Mexicana airlines shuts down all flights

MEXICO CITY — Mexicana airlines shut down all flights Saturday, marking at least a temporary disappearance from the skies of one of the world's oldest air carriers. Some airlines offered preferential deals ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-29T08:48:49Z)

Genzyme says no to Sanofi-Aventis

NEW YORK — Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said Monday it rejected Sanofi-Aventis' $18.5 billion buyout offer because it undervalues the company. On Sunday, French drug developer Sanofi-Aventis offered $69 per ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-31T05:33:11Z)

Girl Scouts rally in Westfield to prevent camp sale

Westfield, Ia. — Girl Scouts worry that eating s'mores and taking hikes could become a memory if the organization sells a camp in northwestern Iowa. About 40 Girl Scouts, troop leaders and parents rallied ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-08-31T13:32:47Z)

5 More U.S. Troops Die in Afghan Fighting

KABUL, Afghanistan | Five more American troops were killed in action in Afghanistan on Tuesday, ending the month with a spike in bloodshed that has claimed the lives of 19 U.S. service members in only four ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T21:18:04Z)

Sydney FC sign Brazilian striker

Sydney FC have signed Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine as the player they hope will be the final piece in the puzzle to win back-to-back A-League titles. Cazarine has signed a one-year deal with the reigning ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-31T10:33:49Z)

Wirefly.com Launches Pre-Sale of Samsung Epic™ 4G from Sprint

Samsung Galaxy S™ device hits Wirefly's virtual store before its official launch date Reston, VA (Vocus) August 24, 2010 -- Wirefly ( www.wirefly.com ), the Internet's leading retailer of cell phones and cell phone ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-24T09:59:11Z)

NATO: 2 wounded Afghan gunmen pose as civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan—Two wounded Taliban fighters tried to pass themselves off as civilian casualties and sought medical attention from U.S. and Afghan troops after a battle in northern Afghanistan, NATO said ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-17T16:48:20Z)

Despite January freeze, Gulf snook season may open

The snook, with its muscled torpedo shape and telltale lateral black stripe, took such a hit during the shivering cold of January, that state wildlife officials immediately banned the taking of the tasty game fish famous ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T20:14:50Z)

Mexicana airlines bankrupt; all flights stop

MEXICO CITY -- Mexicana airlines shut down all flights on Saturday, marking at least a temporary disappearance from the skies of one of the world's oldest air carriers. Some airlines offered preferential deals ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-30T05:48:41Z)

Emotions run high at Joy Hollow meeting

With signs bearing their feelings, Girl Scouts, leaders and parents from the northwestern Iowa region gathered in the Sioux City Girl Scout Leadership Center to discuss the future of Joy Hollow Camp near Westfield ... (Source: Le Mars Daily Sentinel 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Teamster drivers reject Philly newspaper offer

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Drivers who deliver Philadelphia's two major daily papers have overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer from new owners trying to bring the company out of bankruptcy. Negotiators from ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-31T09:22:14Z)

IATA CEO: International Consolidation Essential For Airlines

SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- International consolidation of airlines is essential for the industry to move forward, said the chief executive of the International Air Transport Association in an interview Wednesday. While ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-25T05:11:40Z)

UN, NATO Considering Taliban's Offer To Study Afghan Casualties

Kabul, Afghanistan (AHN) - Just hours after Taliban offered to study Afghan civilian casualties with the United Nations and the NATO, the two bodies are carefully considering the proposal to establish a joint committee ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-18T00:33:38Z)

Pension fight stalls sale of Philly newspapers

The bankruptcy sale of Philadelphia's two major newspapers has been delayed two weeks as creditors poised to take over try to hammer out labor contracts with several Teamsters units. Creditors won the April ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-31T21:10:55Z)

National And International Report / Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis offer

Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said Monday it rejected Sanofi-Aventis' $18.5 billion buyout offer because it undervalues the company. On Sunday, French drug developer Sanofi-Aventis offered $69 per share ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-31T04:57:23Z)

UPDATE: Global Airline Sector Recovery Set To Slow - IATA

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--International air-passenger traffic in July rose 9.2% on year, though the quick pace of recovery in the aviation sector is set to slow as consumer demand remains weak, the International Air ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T00:53:58Z)

Beach accesses dot coast, but few are known

For a trio of Palmetto High bodyboarders, the path to the Gulf's waves is through a 3-foot-wide access on Anna Maria Island. Crowded by vegetation, the path looks like it must be private because it squeezes ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Wirefly.com Launches Pre-Sale of Samsung Epic(TM) 4G from Sprint

Aug 24, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Wirefly (www.wirefly.com]), the Internet's leading retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced that it is hosting a pre-sale for the highly anticipated ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-24T12:58:08Z)

Gulf of Mexico coastal communities offer deals

BP 's damaged rig has been sealed and no longer spills oil into the Gulf of Mexico , but Gulf Coast communities continue to offer special promotions to remind travelers that their beaches beaches areas are clean and open ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-23T14:39:32Z)

Cazarine signs with Sydney FC

Sydney FC today announced the signing of Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine. The 27-year old has signed a one-year deal with the reigning A-League champions after spending the last week or so training with the club ... (Source: Tribal Football 2010-08-31T02:12:45Z)

Talk of camp's sale stirs up controversy

-- The Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa are hosting a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the Girl Scout Leadership Center, 1515 Zenith Drive, Sioux City. -- A group of troop leaders and parents against the ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-08-23T04:59:43Z)

Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis buyout offer

NEW YORK -- Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said Monday it rejected Sanofi-Aventis SA's $18.5 billion buyout offer because it undervalues the company. On Sunday, French drug developer Sanofi-Aventis ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-08-31T07:56:20Z)

HP (HP) Takes 3PAR (PAR) Bidding War to the Next Level

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) has once again trumped Dell Inc.'s (NASDAQ: DELL ) bid for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), with an offer of $1.69 billion just hours after Dell made its second offer for the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z)

Samsung Epic 4G now available from Sprint

Live every Thursday at 2pm PT on CNET Live! From phones to tablets to set top boxes, if it runs Android, Justin Eckhouse and Jason Howell will cover it. They also review the hot app of the week and cover a ... (Source: CNet 2010-08-31T14:51:31Z)

Sydney FC sign Brazilian striker Cazarine

Defending Australian A-League champions Sydney FC Tuesday announced they had signed towering Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine to strengthen their attacking ranks. Cazarine, 27, who spent the earlier part of 2010 with ... (Source: Kickoff 2010-08-31T08:17:49Z)

3PAR Bidding War: Are Dell And HP Crazy?

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Hewlett-Packard and Dell's intense bidding war for the little-known 3PAR is starting to look a little nuts. HP's latest offer of $30 a share for the storage company represents a 211% premium ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-31T18:47:45Z)

INTERVIEW: International Airline Consolidation Essential - IATA CEO

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--International consolidation among airlines is an essential next step for the industry, the chief executive of the International Air Transport Association said Wednesday, calling for airline ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T06:44:43Z)

Aeromexico offers discounts for Mexicana customers

Aeromexico said Sunday morning that it'll offer discounted fares to travelers caught up in the Mexicana shutdown. It won't help Dallas/Fort Worth passengers because it only applies to Mexicana routes also served by ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-08-29T16:55:35Z)

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