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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 11:40 pm

Obama to offer new jolt for jobs

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed news Friday of better-than ... Obama spoke after the Labor Department reported that private employers added 67,000 new jobs last month, and both July and June's private ... (Source: Pocono Record 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources for US$3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T20:02:56Z)

Major bummer, dude! Montana teen looking for pot accidentally texts the sheriff

... message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, "Hey Dawg, (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-03T23:16:12Z)

Twelve Tar Heels out for LSU game amid NCAA probe

Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday ... receiver Greg Little and suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin … were declared ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T21:28:50Z)

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean, Trumps Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets: 2010 AFC East Preview

While New England won the division last season, they were taken out in a hurry in their first playoff game. Meanwhile, the New York Jets came from out of nowhere to make a story for themselves, reaching ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-03T17:54:05Z)

Jets Vs. Patriots and Ryan Vs. Belichick: Another Good New York-Boston Sports Rivalry

The New York Jets are a young, hungry team, ready to regularly supplant the New England Patriots from their perch on top of the AFC East. The teams have different styles, and personalities, and it's great ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-02T18:02:25Z)

Angels shut out by Athletics, 8-0

OAKLAND, Calif. - What had the makings of another Oakland Coliseum disaster for Scott Kazmir, who walked two, hit two batters and gave up a run in a 28-pitch first inning Friday night, actually turned out ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-09-04T06:18:32Z)

Dan Maes rejects offer to quit governor's race

DENVER — Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes rejected an offer on Wednesday from former congressman Tom Tancredo for both men to get out of the Colorado governor's race and let the Republican Party pick a ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

FTC Settles Complaint About Fake Video Game Testimonials

Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service . Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantusG. Grant's e-mail address is grant_gross@idg.com. (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T23:18:32Z)

Patriots aim to maintain AFC East dominance

While the Patriots have long been the kings of the AFC East, the Jets undoubtedly won the offseason by assembling one of the most talented rosters in the league. With Jets coach Rex Ryan talking a big game, (Source: NFL 2010-08-29T23:57:55Z)

American League Game Summary - LA Angels of Anaheim at Oakland

Oakland ... Scott Kazmir (8-13) went 5 2/3 frames in the start for Los Angeles, allowing two runs on two hits to fall to 1-8 over his last 10 starts. He walked a season-high six batters and fanned three for the Angels, (Source: WKYC 2010-09-04T05:14:07Z)

Maes is on state ballot

DENVER - Once and for all, Republican Dan Maes said Friday that he is not dropping out of the governor's race. Secretary of State Bernie Buescher helped boost Maes' position after he certified the November ... (Source: Durango Herald 2010-09-04T06:04:13Z)

Obama plans new economic package

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-04T05:42:45Z)

Option Players React as Hewlett-Packard Company Wins Bidding War for 3PAR Inc.

And the winner is... Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)! This morning the bidding war for 3PAR Inc. (PAR) was ended after Dell Inc (DELL) said that it would not counter HPQ's latest offer. This ends three weeks of a ... (Source: Schaeffer's Investment Research 2010-09-02T17:48:06Z)

Giants Unable To Hold Off Billingsley, Dodgers

leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory Friday night ... the result of a fourth-inning error by shortstop Rafael Furcal, who came off the disabled list earlier Friday. Furcal misplayed a leadoff grounder by ... (Source: KPIX 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Dell cedes data-storage maker 3Par to rival Hewlett-Packard

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: Tulsa World 2010-09-04T00:13:28Z)

Obama planning new aid package

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Accenture, Cisco and Sun Still Face Kickbacks Charges

Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service . Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantusG. Grant's e-mail address is grant_gross@idg.com. (Source: CIO 2010-09-03T15:30:55Z)

12 to 15 Tar Heels to miss LSU game

... Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn, the team's leading receiver Greg Little, starting cornerbacks Kendric Burney and ... our team will be excited to face LSU ." "Moving forward, Dick Baddour, Butch Davis and I ... (Source: Daily Tar Heel 2010-09-03T23:59:09Z)

NATION IN BRIEF: Police release scientist in airport scare

... last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, ''Hey Dawg, (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-09-04T01:39:22Z)

Billingsley the difference in Dodgers' victory

Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal, activated off the disabled list before the game, showed his strained lower back had healed by making a diving stop of Jose Guillen's one-hopper and bouncing up to throw for the force ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-04T06:18:32Z)

Dell cedes 3Par rival to Hewlett-Packard

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said yesterday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-03T20:45:53Z)

Rafael Furcal activated from DL, leading off

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal was activated from the 15-day disabled list before Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium and was immediately ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-04T00:20:38Z)

Drug Deal Gone Bad: Teen Texts Sheriff To Buy Pot

Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can buy right now?" A detective pretending to be ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-03T19:55:46Z)

Oakland snaps 4-game losing streak

OAKLAND — Gio Gonzalez pitched six innings to win a season-best ... and Jack Cust drew a bases-loaded walk from Angels starter Scott Kazmir (8-13) in the first to put the A's ahead. Kazmir lost his third straight ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-09-04T05:42:45Z)

Colo. gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes stays in race, on ballot despite pressure ...

DENVER (AP) — Republican Dan Maes, Democrat John Hickenlooper and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo are officially on the November ballot in the race for Colorado governor. Secretary of State ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-09-03T23:01:53Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

15 Tar Heels out for LSU game amid NCAA probe

... Tar Heels prepared to leave Friday morning for Atlanta. North Carolina had already identified 12 players -- including NFL prospects Marvin Austin, Robert ... Michael McAdoo and receiver Greg Little ineligible ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-03T17:54:05Z)

US FTC settles complaint about fake video game testimonials

Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service . Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantusG. Grant's e-mail address is grant_gross@idg.com. (Source: Australian Techworld 2010-08-27T00:22:57Z)

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