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Deals of the Hour / September 2, 2010, 10:41 pm

ResCare: No decision yet on Onex buyout offer

... decision on a $370 million buyout offer from Canadian private equity firm Onex Corp., the home health services provider said Thursday. ResCare said a special committee of independent directors continues to hold ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-02T17:05:09Z)

Is the tea party becoming the new Grand Old Party?

The tea party has taken hold in the Grand Old Party, unseating lawmakers, capturing nominations for open seats and forcing ... Jim DeMint, R-S.C., was among the conservative Republicans cheering Miller. "He pulled ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-02T18:52:32Z)

Utley Drives in 6 Runs in Phillies' Win

Antonio Bastardo (1-0) benefited from the Phillies' big inning, getting the win despite allowing a run and four hits in one inning of relief, and Brad Lidge got the last three outs for his 19th save in 24 chances ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-09-03T03:56:34Z)

Hurricane Earl to Slam North Carolina Soon

Winds reaching 110 mph from Hurricane Earl are expected to reach North Carolina's Outer Banks Thursday night even if the center of Earl remains offshore, according to the National Hurricane Center. On its ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-09-03T02:52:08Z)

Dell ends bidding contest over data-storage maker 3Par, will not match HP's $2 ...

SEATTLE — Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said Thursday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par, or ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-03T03:42:15Z)

Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale to 3G Capital

Burger King has more than 12,100 locations around the world and perennially lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp. It struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's roller coaster of the past two ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation Related to the Acquisition of Res-Care, Inc. - RSCR

... Directors of Res-Care, Inc. ("Res-Care" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: RSCR) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the Company to Onex ... com/rescare or ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-18T16:04:12Z)

Steve Spurrier wins 18th straight opener as South Carolina powers past Southern Miss 41-13

... Stephen Garcia and freshman tailback Marcus Lattimore each ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier won his 18th straight college opener 41-13 over Southern Miss ... passer Connor Shaw came ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T04:03:43Z)

3Par's Venture Investors Reap $560 Million by Holding Shares

Hewlett-Packard Co. yesterday won a bidding war for 3Par with an offer of $33 ... saw the value of their holdings surge by $559.3 million since Dell Inc. last month kicked off a tussle with HP. Before the first bid ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T04:25:12Z)

Connor Shaw throws for TD in college debut

... Connor Shaw connected with D.L. Moore for a 15-yard touchdown pass for South Carolina's final score in the Gamecocks' 41-13 win over Southern Miss on Thursday ... Quarterback Stephen Garcia and freshman tailback ... (Source: Gainesville Times 2010-09-03T05:08:09Z)

YOUNGSTOWN STATE (0-0) AT PENN STATE (0-0)

About the game: Penn State starts true frosh Robert Bolden at QB and breaks in a retooled and in some ways inexperienced offensive line. Youngstown's defense has experience but the Penguins gave up 22 points per game ... (Source: Eagles Insiders (blog) 2010-09-03T04:32:21Z)

Tea party looking like new Grand Old Party

The tea party has taken hold in the Grand Old Party, unseating lawmakers, capturing nominations for open seats and forcing ... Jim DeMint, R-S.C., was among the conservative Republicans cheering Miller. "He pulled ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-09-02T15:03:28Z)

Tea party claims another triumph

... s GOP primary. Political novice Joe Miller is the fifth tea party candidate to win a GOP Senate nominating contest. The tea party has taken hold in the Grand Old Party, unseating ... Jim DeMint, R-S.C., (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-02T11:35:53Z)

JoePa tabs freshman Robert Bolden as Penn State's starting quarterback

STATE COLLEGE, PA. — It's a Bolden move for No. 19 Penn State. Coach Joe Paterno tabbed freshman Robert Bolden the starter for the Nittany Lions' opener Saturday against Youngstown State. In Paterno's 45 years as ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-02T15:46:25Z)

Stocks inch up after pending home sales, factory orders rise and unemployment ...

... Labor Department says first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell ... they are waiting for Friday's key monthly report on employment to see if private employers are ramping up hiring. The Dow Jones ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-02T16:00:44Z)

Burger King Agrees to $3.3 Billion 3G Capital Offer

Burger King, which trails only McDonald's Corp. in the U.S., has seen a slower recovery than its larger rival as its clientele suffered more from the recession, said Tom Forte, an analyst at New York-based Telsey ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T16:50:50Z)

USC Defeats Southern Miss 41-13

... Stephen Garcia and freshman tailback Marcus Lattimore each ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier won his 18th straight college opener 41-13 over Southern Miss ... passer Connor Shaw came ... (Source: WYFF4.com 2010-09-03T04:25:12Z)

Kumar Says HP's Offer for 3Par `Extremely Expensive': Video

talks about Hewlett-Packard Co.'s agreement to buy 3Par Inc. Hewlett-Packard offered to buy 3Par for $2.35 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war with Dell Inc. for the maker of storage… (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-03T00:36:08Z)

Phillies' grand slam damages Rockies' playoff chances

Antonio Bastardo (1-0) benefited from the Phillies' big inning, getting the win despite allowing a run and four hits in one inning of relief, and Brad Lidge got the last three outs for his 19th save in 24 chances ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-09-03T04:53:50Z)

Hurricane Earl weaker, still powerful, winds hit Outer Banks

MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say Hurricane Earl is weakening as it passes over North Carolina's Outer Banks but is still packing powerful winds as it heads up the Eastern Seaboard. The National Hurricane ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-09-03T04:18:02Z)

Shorter 7, Georgia St. 41

ATLANTA (AP) - Parris Lee scored the first touchdown in Georgia State history, Drew Little threw a pair of ... Even playing their first game as an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision independent, the Panthers had ... (Source: TideSports.com 2010-09-03T04:32:21Z)

3G Capital Buyout: "Good Thing" for Burger King

analysts seem to think the $4 billion sale is a good deal for Burger King. BK, America's second-biggest burger chain after McDonald's, has been down this road before, having gone public in 2006, which is why some ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T16:07:53Z)

Bill Curry leads Georgia State to win

ATLANTA -- When Parris Lee and his Georgia State teammates ... and Drew Little tossed a pair of TD passes to lead the Panthers, who are playing this season as an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision independent. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-03T05:00:59Z)

Deadline extended for possible ResCare sale

but ResCare's statement said a special committee of independent ResCare directors will continue talks with Onex, a Toronto-based investment company. (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-01T22:35:37Z)

Hurricane Earl Slams Outer Banks, But Weakens

NORTH CAROLINA -- Forecasters say Hurricane Earl is weakening as it passes over North Carolina's Outer Banks but is still packing powerful winds as it heads up the Eastern Seaboard. The National Hurricane Center says ... (Source: WIBW 2010-09-03T03:56:34Z)

College football: Georgia State rolls in its first-ever football game

ATLANTA — Parris Lee scored the first touchdown in Georgia State history, Drew Little threw a pair of scoring ... Even playing their first game as an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision independent, the Panthers ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-03T04:32:21Z)

Jobless claims drop, retail sales improve in modestly encouraging economic reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — A weak economy got a little ... New claims for unemployment aid fell last week by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 472,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-02T21:44:20Z)

Jobs data offer hope

WASHINGTON -- A weak economy got a little lift ... New claims for unemployment aid fell last week by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 472,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, (Source: Times Union 2010-09-03T04:03:43Z)

Bolden to start for Penn State

STATE COLLEGE — It's a Bolden move for No. 19 Penn State. Coach Joe Paterno tabbed freshman Robert Bolden the starter for the Nittany Lions' opener Saturday against Youngstown State. In Paterno's 45 years as ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-09-03T03:20:46Z)

Utley hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs in Philadelphia's wild 12-11 win over fading Rockies

Antonio Bastardo (1-0) benefited from the Phillies' big inning, getting the win despite allowing a run and four hits in one inning of relief, and Brad Lidge got the last three outs for his 19th save in 24 chances but ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T04:03:43Z)

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