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Deals of the Hour / September 4, 2010, 12:40 am

Rental car giant Avis Budget increases bid for Dollar Thrifty

We are confident that the Dollar Thrifty shareholders will prefer the premium Avis Budget offer to the Hertz offer," the company said in a written statement Thursday. In July, Parsippany, N.J.-based Avis Budget ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-03T11:49:00Z)

Ind. lawmakers to take up proposed ban on spice

... Spice. Republican Sen. Ron Alting of Lafayette says the sale and use of such products is a growing problem that ... John Barnes of Indianapolis also hopes to sponsor a bill banning spice. The mixture of herbs ... (Source: WNDU 2010-09-03T16:42:30Z)

Northern California landfill searched for possible murder victim

... Efren Valdemoro, who is also a suspect in the death of Sales' father. Valdemoro, 38, had accused the father, Ricardo Sales, 73, of interfering ... Tuesday night pursuit that ended in a Richmond strip mall. (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-04T07:15:48Z)

Cops search Calif. landfill for body

... Efren Valdemoro, who is also a suspect in the death of Sales' father. Valdemoro, 38, had accused the father, Ricardo Sales, 73, of ... Tuesday night pursuit that ended in a Richmond strip mall. About two dozen ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Fox picks up short-handed Twins

The Twins were scrambling to find enough arms just to get through the game against a solid Texas lineup. Besides Blackburn, starter Brian Duensing was also used on Thursday. Relievers Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain and ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-09-04T07:01:29Z)

Yankees' Curtis Granderson adjusts his game for the better

N EW YORK — With Curtis Granderson's adjusted mechanics leading to new-found success against lefthanded ... as the Yankees beat Oakland, 5-0, to complete a four-game sweep. Since Long helped Granderson alter his ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-04T01:32:13Z)

As Promised, Angry Birds Beta Arrives

Angry Birds beta has hit the Android Market.  If you signed up for the beta test, you'll be getting your notice any minute now.  For those of you who didn't, we'll give you the details .    Rovio is aiming to ... (Source: AndroidGuys 2010-09-03T15:30:55Z)

Cardinals beat Reds, halt losing streak

... Reds for the fourth time, halting the free-falling St. Louis Cardinals' five-game losing streak and ending Cincinnati ... He's 4-0 with a 3.70 ERA in four starts against the Reds this year, beating them twice at ... (Source: Telegraph 2010-09-04T05:28:26Z)

Rangers outfoxed by short-handed Twins

The Twins were scrambling to find enough arms just to get through the game against a solid Texas lineup. Besides Blackburn, starter Brian Duensing was also used on Thursday. Relievers Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain and ... (Source: Wichita Falls Times Record News 2010-09-04T06:40:01Z)

Lawmakers To Take Up Proposed Ban On Spice

... Spice. Republican Sen. Ron Alting of Lafayette says the sale and use of such products is a growing problem that ... John Barnes of Indianapolis also hopes to sponsor a bill banning spice. The mixture of herbs ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-09-03T12:46:16Z)

MLB: Short-handed Twins nip Texas

The Twins were scrambling to find enough arms just to get through the game against a solid Texas lineup. Besides Blackburn, starter Brian Duensing was also used on Thursday. Relievers Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain and ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-09-04T06:25:42Z)

Yankees' Swisher leaves early with stiff knee

Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher has made an early exit against Oakland because of stiffness in his left knee.Swisher grounded out in the first inning Thursday, then left the game. Curtis Granderson took Swisher's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T00:42:06Z)

Troopers warn of surge in rock throwing incidents from overpasses

The Washington State Patrol is issuing an alert for drivers ... there've been six in Pierce County alone last night, three in Lakewood, and three in Tacoma. Joanna Bailey was on her way home in Tacoma when out of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-02T19:42:38Z)

Michael Vick starts first game in 4 years, Eagles lose 21-17 to Jets

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick 's first start in four years was merely a cameo ... Mark Brunell 's 51-yard touchdown pass to former Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter put the Jets (2-2) ahead to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-03T02:44:59Z)

Dell Inc. Drops 3Par Bid

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: The Ledger 2010-09-03T05:58:15Z)

Curtis Granderson, Brett Gardner spark Yankees offense in win over Blue Jays

... Curtis Granderson ... Nick Swisher and Alex Rodriguez. Ramiro Pena added an RBI single. Travis Sinder hit a solo homer for Toronto, which fell to 7-6 against New York this season. Coming off a four-game sweep of ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T21:21:40Z)

Rock throwing incidents from overpasses surging

The Washington State Patrol is issuing an alert for drivers ... there've been six in Pierce County alone last night, three in Lakewood, and three in Tacoma. Joanna Bailey was on her way home in Tacoma when out of ... (Source: NWCN 2010-09-02T21:08:32Z)

Calif landfill searched for possible murder victim

... Efren Valdemoro, who is also a suspect in the death of Sales' father. Valdemoro, 38, had accused the father, Ricardo Sales, 73, of interfering ... Tuesday night pursuit that ended in a Richmond strip mall. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-04T06:40:01Z)

NFL: Steelers' Leftwich, Browns' Hardesty injured in preseason finales

Eagles 17 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick led Philadelphia to a field goal ... Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown pass to former Pittsburgh Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter put the Jets ahead to ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-09-04T05:35:35Z)

Avis Bolsters Offer for Dollar Thrifty Merger, Addresses Antitrust Issues

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — On Thursday, Avis Budget Group announced it submitted a revised offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, saying the new bid is 22 percent stronger than what Hertz is offering. The company is ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-09-03T06:12:34Z)

Reds-Cardinals Preview

Louis Cardinals can't ... The Reds have totaled 11 runs in their last five games against St. Louis, and their lineup is unlikely to have an easier time Saturday. Wainwright (17-9, 2.30 ERA) beat Cincinnati with seven ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Angry Birds Land on Android

Worker productivity likely took a massive downturn today with the arrival of the highly successful Angry Birds game on the Android platform. Rovio Mobile intended to conduct a closed beta on the Android ... (Source: Jkontherun.com 2010-09-03T19:12:49Z)

HP (HP) Takes 3PAR (PAR) Bidding War to the Next Level

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) has once again trumped Dell Inc.'s (NASDAQ: DELL ) bid for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), with an offer of $1.69 billion just hours after Dell made its second offer for ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z)

Indiana lawmakers to take up proposed ban on spice

... Spice. Republican Sen. Ron Alting of Lafayette says the sale and use of such products is a growing problem that ... John Barnes of Indianapolis also hopes to sponsor a bill banning spice. The mixture of herbs ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-03T14:47:58Z)

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)

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

PARSIPPANY ... paid by Dollar Thrifty consistent with our previous proposal). Our revised offer of $40.75 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock, represents a premium of more than 22% over the Hertz Global ... (Source: The Auto Chanel 2010-09-01T23:54:22Z)

Man charged in robbery, sexual assault of fast-food employee

Pierce County prosecutors have charged ... Tacoma police spokesman Mark Fulghum declined to comment on the charges Friday, noting that the investigation was still ongoing. Lakewood police Lt. Chris Lawler said Friday ... (Source: TheNewsTribune.com (blog) 2010-09-03T23:30:31Z)

Cardinals finally slow down Reds

... Reds for the fourth time, halting the free-falling St. Louis Cardinals' five-game losing streak and ending Cincinnati ... He's 4-0 with a 3.70 ERA in four starts against the Reds this year, beating them ... (Source: Galesburg Register-Mail 2010-09-04T05:21:16Z)

NFL Game Summary - NY Jets at Philadelphia

... Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown throw to Santonio Holmes shortly into the ... Michael Vick started at quarterback for the Eagles and attempted five passes, completing three for 56 yards. Rookie Mike Kafka got ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-03T03:13:37Z)

iPhone Game Expands to Merchandise Line, Possible Movie

Rovio will produce sequels and other versions of the "Angry Birds" game that "expands the universe and the brand," Hed said. Rovio plans to launch versions for Android, BlackBerry and Palm smartphones in the coming ... (Source: Mobiledia 2010-08-26T17:20:37Z)

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