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Deals of the Hour / September 2, 2010, 11:40 am

HP Wins Bidding War for 3Par

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 about $2.07 ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-09-02T15:03:28Z)

PPL Reaches Settlement Deal In Kentucky Application To Buy E.ON U.S - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - PPL Corp. (PPL: News ) announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with all the intervening parties in its Kentucky application to acquire E.ON U.S., the parent company of Louisville Gas and ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-02T15:10:37Z)

Ravens acquire cornerback Josh Wilson

One month after losing a University of Maryland cornerback, the Ravens helped fill his void by acquiring another one. The Ravens traded a conditional draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks for speedy ... (Source: KFOR 2010-09-01T00:17:02Z)

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies

LOS ANGELES—Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, as it struggles to stay relevant to consumers flocking to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-01T12:34:20Z)

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)

Ravens acquire CB Josh Wilson

BALTIMORE -- One month after losing a University of Maryland cornerback, the Baltimore Ravens helped fill his void by acquiring another one. The Ravens traded a conditional draft pick to the Seattle ... (Source: Frederick News-Post 2010-09-01T06:00:37Z)

PPL purchase of E.On U.S. clears another hurdle

PPL Corp., the utility operator that is purchasing E.On U.S. LLC in a deal valued at $7.6 billion , has reached a settlement with all the parties that challenged the deal. Under the agreement, Allentown ... (Source: Business First 2010-09-02T16:15:03Z)

Cincinnati Reds LHP Aroldis Chapman's fastball burns Milwaukee Brewers

The Cuban left-hander hit 103 mph on the radar gun during another sizzling inning Wednesday night, then got his first big-league win when the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-02T14:49:09Z)

ELSBERRY: No down-playing UConn vs. Michigan

STORRS -- Randy Edsall would like you to believe that the Huskies opening football game of the 2010 season this Saturday is just another game. Just one of 12 over the next four months, nothing more, nothing less. The ... (Source: Danbury News-Times 2010-09-01T03:01:40Z)

H&M Scores Lanvin Collab In What Is Probably The Biggest High-Low Coup Yet

Lanvin ... designer Alber Elbaz , so the retailer released a clip revealing Elbaz's face. In the video, the he says, "When H&M approached us to do this collaboration , they asked if I could actually translate the ... (Source: The Frisky 2010-09-02T17:48:06Z)

Another oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard is responding to a rig explosion and fire south of Grand Isle. According to the Coast Guard, it happened 80 miles south of Grand Isle, Louisiana. WWL-TV says it is offshore ... (Source: KTVB 2010-09-02T16:43:41Z)

HP Increases Offer for 3Par to $33, Trumping Dell's New $32 Bid

Hewlett-Packard Co. increased its offer for 3Par Inc. to $33 a share, topping Dell Inc. 's new $32 proposal and stretching the public bidding war for the data- storage supplier into its 18th day. HP's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:59:03Z)

HP Boosts 3Par Offer to $33 a Share; Dell Walks Away

(Adds analysts' comments starting in fourth paragraph.) Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. offered to buy 3Par Inc. for about $2.3 billion, ending an 18-day battle with Dell Inc. for the maker of ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T16:36:31Z)

Michigan's next opponent: Connecticut's D.J. Shoemate gets his chance

STORRS, Conn. — Connecticut tailback D.J. Shoemate still wears his 2009 Rose Bowl championship ring. The junior, who transferred to UConn from Southern California this summer, says he's not trying to ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-02T17:05:09Z)

Apple Tries Again at TV

Apple Inc. is making another push to bring Internet-delivered television to the living room, but Chief Executive Steve Jobs's plan to offer 99-cent TV-show rentals is getting limited support from media ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T02:03:13Z)

Untouchable reliever Aroldis Chapman helps Cincinnati Reds complete sweep of ...

CINCINNATI — No. 1 for Aroldis Chapman. Eight and counting for his new team. The Cuban left-hander hit 103 mph on the radar gun during another sizzling inning Wednesday night, then got his first big ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-02T09:27:02Z)

Bay Biz Buzz: Apple nears iTunes TV deal

Cupertino-based Apple Inc., seeking to fend off rivals such as Netflix Inc. and Hulu LLC, is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents, said three people familiar ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-25T16:38:51Z)

Josh Wilson on trade to Ravens: "I couldn't be happier"

Josh Wilson had just finished a practice for the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday when the cornerback was abruptly pulled from the final huddle of the day. Wilson was informed that he was traded to the Ravens ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-02T05:23:39Z)

Judge eyes vote on Dollar Thrifty-Hertz deal

A shareholder vote planned for Sept. 16 on Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s $1.27 billion bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group could be stopped by a Delaware Chancery Court judge. Meanwhile, a source ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-26T01:07:05Z)

ELSBERRY No matter what Edsall says, Michigan game a big deal

STORRS -- Randy Edsall would like you to believe that UConn's opening football game of the 2010 season this Saturday is just another game. Just one of 12 over the next four months, nothing more, nothing less. The ... (Source: Danbury News-Times 2010-09-01T08:52:25Z)

Oil spills from offshore rig after new explosion in Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site off an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana. The site of the ... (Source: PennLive.com 2010-09-02T18:09:35Z)

Oil Rig Explodes in the Gulf of Mexico; Oil Spill Spotted

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) -- The Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site off an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana. The site of the explosion ... (Source: San Diego 6 2010-09-02T18:02:25Z)

Burger King to Be Bought by 3G Capital Group in Deal Valued at $4 Billion

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: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

Lanvin Coming to H&M

... H&M ! We're happy to announce that Lanvin is coming to H&M stores this fall. Lanvin is one of the most influential brands of the 21st century. Designed by Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz ... the dream ... (Source: Hollyscoop.com 2010-09-02T15:17:47Z)

PPL: Settlement reached in Kentucky utilities bid

ALLENTOWN, Pa.—Power provider PPL Corp. said Thursday it has reached a settlement in its $7.6 billion bid to acquire E.On U.S., the parent company of Louisville Gas & Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-02T17:48:06Z)

Cincinnati Reds beat Brewers, increase lead to 8

CINCINNATI -- No. 1 for Aroldis Chapman. Eight and counting for his new team. The Cuban left-hander hit 103 mph on the radar gun during another sizzling inning Wednesday, then got his first big-league win ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-09-02T10:52:56Z)

Avis Budget Increases Premium Offer for Dollar Thrifty and Sets the Record ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR - News ) today issued the following statement regarding its outstanding offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-02T11:50:12Z)

Lanvin is H&M's newest partner

H&M approached us to collaborate, and see if we could translate the dream we created at ... intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public," said Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-02T16:43:41Z)

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $3.26 billion

Burger King, with its 12,100 locations around the world, lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp., and has struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's rollercoaster of the past two years. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-02T16:00:44Z)

Avis increases bid for Dollar Thrifty

Avis Budget Group upped its offer Thursday for Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, even as a Sept. 16 date looms for DTAG shareholders to vote on a rival bid from Hertz Global Holdings. Avis said ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-02T17:05:09Z)

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