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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 11:41 am

Darnell Dockett Signs Up To New Big-Money Deal With Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals' defensive lineman Darnell Dockett has signed a lucrative four-year contract extension which will ... The former Florida State lineman was taken by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2004 draft ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-02T11:14:24Z)

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)

Kroenke Dominates Beavers in 3-1 Aces Victory

... Beavers ... Jeff Bailey finished 0-for-3, ending his franchise-record and Pacific Coast League-leading 42-consecutive game home on-base streak. The series continues on Wednesday night at Aces Ballpark. RHP Cesar ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-01T12:55:48Z)

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)

Goldcorp agrees to buy Andean Resources for $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 2010-09-03T16:56:49Z)

Disney Reaches Deal With Time Warner Cable, Bright House

Walt Disney Co. said it reached a long-term agreement that will provide customers of cable-television providers Time Warner Cable Inc. and Bright House Networks Inc. with a wide swath of programming from Disney's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T22:27:17Z)

Mich. man kills 34-inch gator while picking corn

BURR OAK, Mich ... to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski of St. Joseph County was in a corn field near the Michigan-Indiana border when two women came running from a few rows over, (Source: Fox 28 2010-09-03T15:52:23Z)

Tourism meets tropical storm in Virginia Beach

... National Weather Service and other forecasting and news sources ... and her parents lay under an umbrella after scaling back on a planned longer trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for an overnight in Virginia Beach. " (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-09-03T09:54:28Z)

Disney, Time Warner Cable reach deal

LOS ANGELES - Time Warner Cable Inc. customers ... long-term deal with The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday. In the deal, 12.7 million Time Warner video subscribers and 2.4 million Bright House Networks video ... (Source: Times Herald-Record 2010-09-03T14:05:01Z)

HP to purchase 3PAR for $2.35 billion

Hewlett-Packard Co. announced a definitive agreement to acquire 3PAR, a utility storage company, in a deal valued at $2.35 billion. HP said the acquisition ... terminated its previous merger agreement with Dell Inc., (Source: BtoB Magazine 2010-09-03T17:03:58Z)

As Earl swirls, S.C. watches

... Earl's large wake. The beaches should be back to normal Sunday and Monday of the long Labor Day weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasts. Or better ... not Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Myrtle Beach ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-01T01:07:08Z)

Avis Sweetens Offer For Dollar Thrifty

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAR) has sweetened its offer for Dollar Thrifty Group (NYSE:DTG) by raising its cash offer to $40.75 per share. Avis Budget is increasing the cash portion of its offer from $ ... (Source: Times of the Internet 2010-09-02T17:19:28Z)

HP boosts 3Par offer as Dell bows out

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. offered to buy 3Par Inc. for about $2.3 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war with Dell Inc. for the maker of storage systems and stepping up its rivalry with EMC Corp ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-03T05:43:56Z)

Michigan man gathering sweet corn for the family freezer confronted by alligator

BURR OAK, Mich. (AP ... He didn't expect to have to deal with an alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski was in a corn field on a recent evening when two women came running from a few rows over, screaming that they ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-03T16:06:42Z)

More high surf, rip currents as Earl passes SC

... Earl is expected to pass by well off the South Carolina coast, but its effects will evident as the storm passes. The National Weather Service said ... expected in the Georgetown and Myrtle Beach areas. (Source: Oregonian 2010-09-02T11:14:24Z)

Ben Roethlisberger Suspension Cut To Four Games

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had his six-game suspension, imposed following accusations of sexual assault, reduced by two games, the NFL said Friday. The 28-year-old ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-03T16:56:49Z)

UPDATE 3-Avis raises offer for Dollar Thrifty

NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Car rental company Avis Budget Group Inc ( CAR.N ) raised its bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group ( DTG.N ) 3 percent to $1.35 billion, as it looks to wrest the company ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

HP Wins 3PAR Bid, Dell Loses

After a long, drawn-out bidding battle with rival Dell Inc. ( DELL - Analyst Report ), Hewlett-Packard Co. ( HPQ - Analyst Report ) has managed to secure the 3PAR Inc. ( PAR - Snapshot Report ) acquisition. Bidding ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-03T16:56:49Z)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's suspension reduced

NEW YORK — Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been cut from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-09-03T16:42:30Z)

Kroenke deals another win for Aces

... Beavers ... Jeff Bailey finished 0 for 3, ending his franchise-record and Pacific Coast League-leading 42-consecutive game home on-base streak. The series continues on Wednesday night at Aces Ballpark. RHP Cesar ... (Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune 2010-09-01T08:52:25Z)

Aces Pitcher Jeff Bailey Hits 75th RBI of Season - Aces 3 - Beavers 11

Jeff Bailey notched his 75th RBI of the season, but the Portland offense was too much Wednesday night, as the Beavers topped the Aces, 11-3, at Aces Ballpark. The ... Aces starter Cesar Valdez (5-10) took the loss ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-02T20:25:35Z)

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 2010-09-03T16:49:39Z)

Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger await suspension decision

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have seen the last of Ben Roethlisberger for a while. The question of how long -- six games, four games, or three -- will be answered by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, perhaps as soon as ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-03T04:25:12Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Avis raises offer for Dollar Thrifty

* Avis again does not include reverse breakup fee Sept 2 (Reuters) - Avis Budget Group Inc ( CAR.N ) increased the cash portion of its offer for rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group ( DTG.N ) by 3.8 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-02T12:18:50Z)

Cardinals sign DT Dockett to 4-year extension

... The Arizona Cardinals have signed Pro Bowl defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a 4-year contract extension. The deal keeps Dockett under contract through the 2015 season. A third-round draft pick out of Florida ... (Source: KOLD-TV 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

Time Warner Strikes Long-Term Carriage Deal with Disney/ABC, ESPN

BURBANK: Time Warner Cable and Disney/ABC Television Group have reached an agreement that will keep such channels as ABC, ESPN and Disney on the cable platform. Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will also ... (Source: World Screen News 2010-09-03T14:26:29Z)

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)

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)

Man Gathering Corn Confronted By Alligator

BURR OAK, Mich ... to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski of St. Joseph County was in a corn field near the Michigan-Indiana border when two women came running from a few rows over, (Source: WFMZ-TV Online 2010-09-03T16:28:11Z)

Cardinals sign Dockett to 4-year deal

... Arizona Cardinals have signed defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a 4-year contract extension ... The former Florida State Seminole has started every game in the last five years for Arizona. In his 96-game NFL ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-01T23:32:53Z)

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