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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 2:40 pm

Moving to the West Coast Conference would make sense for BYU basketball

BYU continues to spend the final days before a Wednesday deadline trying to figure out if it wants to take the bold step and become a football independent in 2011, or perhaps, put the decision off until ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-30T17:23:02Z)

Sheriff: Suspect in West Hollywood triple slaying admits killing men after drug ...

LOS ANGELES — Officials say a man has confessed to fatally shooting three men in a West Hollywood apartment after a drug deal went bad. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Pat Nelson said Wednesday that Harold Yong ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-01T21:16:53Z)

Baird visits trouble spots, reports on what he saw

WASHINGTON – Just back from a nine-day trip to the world's trouble spots, Rep. Brian Baird said Tuesday that the situation in Iraq remains fragile and that even though the U.S. combat role there has ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-01T07:05:03Z)

Lawmaker: July 2011 too soon to start leaving Afghanistan

WASHINGTON - Just back from a nine-day trip to the world's trouble spots, Rep. Brian Baird, D-Wash., said Tuesday that despite progress, plans to start reducing U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan next summer ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-31T21:25:14Z)

Vail Resorts to offer skiiers high-tech tracking

Technology and skiing merge this season at Vail Resorts with a new method of tracking on-slope achievements. Skiers and riders can monitor their lift rides, vertical feet skied and number of ski days with ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-31T06:59:05Z)

CNN's Don Lemon to Moderate General Session Panel of the 24th Annual NAMIC ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications) today announced that Don Lemon , "CNN Newsroom" anchor, has been confirmed as moderator of The New ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-01T14:57:30Z)

Baird visits hot spots, gives report

WASHINGTON – Just back from a nine-day trip to the world's trouble spots, Rep. Brian Baird said Tuesday that the situation in Iraq remains fragile and that even though the U.S. combat role there has ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-09-01T07:40:50Z)

Lions Gate Stock Spikes on Icahn Offer

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Lions Gate Entertainment ( Symbol : LGF ) shares reached a 52-week high today after activist investor Carl Icahn upped his bid for the film studio company to $7.50 per share. Icahn has been ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-31T17:07:32Z)

BYU signs football deal with ESPN

PROVO, Utah—BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe says the Cougars' move to independence in football has plenty of risks and he hopes even bigger rewards. Holmoe gave some details Wednesday about BYU's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-01T19:08:02Z)

Bidding war continues: HP upts its offer for 3Par

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par to about $1.69 billion. That tops rival Dell Inc.'s (Nasdaq: DELL ) offer Thursday morning of $1.52 billion. Dell made ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z)

Vail Resorts Announces EpicMix(TM) a New Online and Mobile Application, Allowing ...

Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. unveiled EpicMix(TM), a first-of-its-kind online and mobile application for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season. EpicMix allows Vail Resorts guests, at any of its five world-class ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-31T21:18:04Z)

American Offers Discount to Stranded Mexicana Passengers

Alfredo Estrella/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Stranded passengers wait for information at the international airport in Mexico City. American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle ... (Source: New York Times (blog) 2010-08-31T18:40:35Z)

Big auto discounts ending

DETROIT — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-09-01T15:04:39Z)

Car Charging Group inks deal to install electric vehicle chargers in Manhattan

Car Charging Group (CCG), a Florida-based electric vehicle (EV) charging systems operator, has teamed up with New York City's Icon Parking Systems (IPS), to install EV charging stations in major parking ... (Source: autoblog 2010-08-24T20:43:25Z)

American, American Eagle offers discount to Mexicana customers

American Airlines and American Eagle late Monday afternoon announced discounts for Mexicana customers whose trips have been disrupted by Mexicana's Saturday groundings. Here are some of the conditions: * The carriers ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-08-30T23:06:38Z)

Chase Manhattan Plaza sale still on hold

Real estate market has improved markedly since last year's aborted effort, but threat of major vacancies is still daunting; Condé Nast deal offers hope. A year after J.P. Morgan Chase scrapped plans to sell off its ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-08-20T19:00:47Z)

Lionsgate (LGF) To Review Increased $7.50/Share Tender Offer from Icahn

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF ) announced today that they acknowledge receiving an unsolicited offer from Carl Icahn to acquire all outstanding LGF shares at $7.50, and consistent with their fiduciary duties, the Board will ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-31T14:37:12Z)

Mother of slain teenager: 'He didn't deserve this'

When Edgar Guerrero heard that his classmate Taylor Pankow had been stabbed to death Tuesday night, he just had to call one friend before anyone else: Taylor Pankow. "People started calling his cell phone right away ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-01T06:36:25Z)

American Airlines help customers affected by Mexicana Airlines service suspension

American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle , announced that they are assisting customers affected by oneworld partner, Mexicana Airlines` decision to cease operations indefinitely. Mexicana filed ... (Source: TravelDailyNews.com 2010-09-01T07:19:22Z)

Buyers will see fewer discounts for cars

DETROIT — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Mercury 2010-09-01T10:18:19Z)

Police: iPod argument led to teen's stabbing death

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A day after 15-year-old Taylor Pankow was stabbed to death, students at Hunter High school mourned the loss of their friend and classmate. Many are stunned that a fight over an iPod ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-08-31T22:43:58Z)

Dealers, buyers face off over car deals, incentives

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that of ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-09-01T08:59:35Z)

BYU athletic director says Cougars will take risks that come with independence

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe says the Cougars' move to independence in football has plenty of risks and he hopes even bigger rewards. Holmoe gave some details Wednesday about BYU's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-01T19:08:02Z)

Utah teen dead, another arrested in fatal stabbing outside West Valley City discount ...

He was a sophomore at Hunter High School and played wide receiver on the school's football team. He also had a twin brother named Traci. West Valley police Sgt. Mike Powell says a 16-year-old boy was arrested after Pankow ... (Source: Fox 13 Now - Salt Lake City 2010-08-31T14:44:22Z)

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)

HP, 3PAR Acquisition Talks Begin After HP Tops Dell's Offer

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - 3PAR Inc (NYSE:PAR) said on Tuesday it will start merger talks with Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE:HPQ) after HP's $1.6 billion offer for the data storage company trumped a bid by ... (Source: Channel Insider 2010-08-25T14:01:22Z)

Sheriff: Suspect in triple West Hollywood slaying confessed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say a man has confessed to fatally shooting three men in a West Hollywood apartment after a drug deal went bad. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Pat Nelson said Wednesday that Harold ... (Source: Bakersfield Now 2010-09-01T20:41:05Z)

Sheriff: Suspect in W. Hollywood slayings confessed

LOS ANGELES - Officials say a man has confessed to fatally shooting three men in a West Hollywood apartment after a drug deal went bad. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Pat Nelson said Wednesday that Harold Yong Park ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-01T21:02:34Z)

EpicMix Launched By Vail Resorts; Track Your Riding Day, Then Brag About It

Skiers and snowboarders at Vail Resorts will be able to track their days on the slopes and the vertical feet they roll up by simply buying a lift ticket, which will come with an EpicMix TM online and mobile ... (Source: OnTheSnow.com 2010-08-31T18:11:57Z)

BHP's Offer Doesn't Impress Potash Shareholders

TORONTO -(Dow Jones)- Some shareholders of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan ( POT ) are looking at BHP Billiton Ltd.'s ( BHP ) $130-a-share offer as little more than a starting point. The Anglo-Australian ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-18T22:52:14Z)

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