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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 8:41 pm

NETGEAR® Introduces World's Fastest Home Networking Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide networking leader, today announced the fastest powerline networking adapters currently available - the NETGEAR Powerline AV ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-31T12:28:21Z)

Barack Obama ends the war in Iraq. 'Now it's time to turn the page'

Washington. US president delivers on key election promise and thanks troops for 'job well done' – but cautions against triumphalism. Barack Obama formally brought an end to US combat operations in Iraq last night ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-01T02:04:24Z)

HSBC in talks to buy majority stake in South Africa's Nedbank from Old Mutual for $6.8B

LONDON (AP) — British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group Ltd. of South Africa in a deal worth as much as $6.8 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-23T07:58:40Z)

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)

Hurricane Earl could force US evacuations ahead of Labor Day

7:29 P.M. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last ... (Source: News-Press 2010-08-31T23:34:05Z)

HSBC in talks for $6.8 bln majority stake in Nedbank

Old Mutual said the discussions center on the sale of a 70 percent stake in Nedbank, South Africa's fourth-largest banking group in terms of total assets. Shares in Old Mutual were up 4.9 percent at 126.9 pence in ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-23T23:07:46Z)

Hurricane Watch Issued for N.C. as Earl Nears

(CBS) A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: KTVA 2010-08-31T22:15:20Z)

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)

JURADO HEADING FOR SCHALKE

Schalke have agreed a fee with Atletico Madrid for Jose Manuel Jurado. Atletico confirmed following Monday night's 4-0 win over Sporting Gijon that they had agreed to sell the playmaker. No details of the deal were ... (Source: Football365.com 2010-08-31T07:56:20Z)

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)

NETGEAR(R) Introduces World's Fastest Home Networking Solutions

NETGEAR(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide networking leader, today announced the fastest powerline networking adapters currently available - the NETGEAR Powerline AV 500 family. The company also announced the NETGEAR ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-08-31T12:42:40Z)

New Orleans archbishop: time to 'bury' Hurricane Katrina

On the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating run through New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond has urged the city's resident to commend the storm's victims to God's mercy and move on. "On Saturday ... (Source: Catholic Culture 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

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)

Barack Obama address to nation details future of US in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) - Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It's time to turn the page." Now, he said ... (Source: KSDK 2010-09-01T01:57:15Z)

Jurado leaves Atletico for Schalke in 4-year deal

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid midfielder Jose Manual Jurado has joined Bundesliga club Schalke after agreeing to a four-year deal. The Spanish club made the announcement shortly after the 24-year-old Jurado scored the ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-31T08:32:08Z)

President Barack Obama: End of Iraq combat effort, 'no victory lap'

WASHINGTON — Closing a divisive chapter of American history, President Barack Obama marked the end of the nation's combat mission in Iraq on Tuesday without declaring victory, winding down the U.S. role in a war he ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-01T01:35:46Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

3M to buy Cogent for about $933 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology company 3M Co. said it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million. Cogent, based in Pasadena, Calif., develops automated systems that read finger and palm ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-30T23:42:25Z)

3M to Buy Cogent Systems for $943 Million

3M said Monday that it had agreed to buy Cogent , a maker of biometric recognition systems, for $10.50 a share in a deal worth $943 million. Cogent makes systems that allow governments and businesses to ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Hurricane Earl barrels toward US

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-31T22:43:58Z)

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)

Venezuela's Chavez Meets With Castro Brothers In Havana

CARACAS -(Dow Jones)- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez held a five-hour meeting Wednesday in Havana with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, before also sitting down briefly with his brother and current Cuban President Raul ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-26T12:48:36Z)

Opposition challenges Hugo Chavez's clout among Venezuela's poor

CARACAS, Venezuela -- It looked like politics as usual: Stalin Gonzalez, an opposition candidate for Venezuela's parliament, was handing out fliers, joking with vegetable vendors and throwing his arms around ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-30T12:08:04Z)

HSBC eyes $6.8B majority stake in Nedbank

LONDON (AP) - British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group Ltd. of South Africa in a deal worth as much as $6.8 ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2010-08-23T18:07:07Z)

White Sox nearing deal with Dodgers for Manny Ramirez

The White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on a deal to send Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to the South Side in exchange for minor league prospects. The deal appeared to be close Wednesday when ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-25T20:49:24Z)

Intel-McAfee Deal Bets on Building Security Into Hardware

Intel is paying $48 in cash for each McAfee share. McAfee stock jumped 57% after the deal was announced Thursday, to $47.01, at 4 p.m. on the New York Stock Exchange. Intel's shares fell 3.5% to $18.90, off 69 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-20T00:24:06Z)

Editorial: Venezuela deadlier than Iraq, Caracas than Baghdad

Here's a gruesome distinction: Under Hugo Chavez, Caracas is more dangerous than Baghdad and, although their populations are approximately the same size, Venezuela is more dangerous than Iraq. And it's not even close. In ... (Source: ScrippsNews 2010-08-24T01:45:15Z)

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)

Atletico Madrid announce sale of Jurado to Schalke

Madrid - Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo confirmed early Tuesday that midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado was to be sold to Bundesliga club Schalke 04. Speaking after Atletico's 4-0 thrashing of Sporting ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T23:20:57Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

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