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Deals of the Hour / September 7, 2010, 4:40 am

Oracle names ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president

SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help ... and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's belief that his friend Hurd was railroaded out of a job at HP. With Hurd climbing aboard ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-07T04:13:17Z)

Oracle Hires Ex-HP CEO Hurd as President as Phillips Departs

... Oracle Corp., the world's second- biggest software company, hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd as a president and member of the board, reporting to CEO Larry Ellison ... exited HP (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-07T04:13:17Z)

Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Houston -- Matt Leinart ... the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after former Lion Dan Orlovsky threw ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-06T17:07:34Z)

De Press: EU to discuss new bank levy

Brussels. European Union finance ministers are set to discuss the possibility of introducing a levy on banks and whether a tax on financial transactions can deal with another banking crisis, as they gather Tuesday in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-07T06:50:46Z)

Angelina Jolie visits Pakistan to meet with flood victims

... Nations says actress Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to meet victims of the floods and highlight the need for international help. Jolie was in the country Tuesday in her role as a "goodwill ambassador" for ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

Leinart agrees with Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Leinart has agreed to a ... Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

Cisco (CSCO) Accelerates Smart Grid Push with Arch Rock Deal - Ticonderoga Securities

... encore to yesterday's smart grid partnership agreement with advanced metering infrastructure leader Itron (Nasdaq: ITRI ), Cisco announced its intent this morning to acquire Arch Rock. We believe the technology ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-02T20:18:26Z)

Russ Feingold says President Barack Obama's proposal to spend $50 billion on ...

Russ Feingold praised President Barack Obama's approach to jump-starting a stagnant economy Monday ... He also took a swipe at Republicans, saying their policies "helped devastate our middle class. They drove our ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-07T09:21:06Z)

Tropical Storm Hermine makes landfall in Mexico, could cause flash flooding in Texas

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico — Tropical Storm Hermine slammed into Mexico's northern Gulf coast near the U.S. border late Monday with winds of 60 mph (95 kph), lashing Mexico and southern Texas with heavy rains ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-07T07:55:12Z)

What does all the Dolphins' roster churning mean?

The Dolphins have found some useful players by combing the cut lists and waiver wires during the Bill Parcells/Jeff Ireland tenure. Nate Garner comes to mind. Joey Haynos, Joe Berger and the since-departed Joe Berger ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-09-06T18:04:50Z)

Australian Labor Party wins election dispute

Australia — Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Labor Party will form a minority government to rule Australia after two independent lawmakers back her coalition. The decision announced Tuesday by Tony Windsor and Robb ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-09-07T11:01:19Z)

Leinart joins the Texans

HOUSTON (AP) -- Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston ... The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in Houston's last preseason game ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-09-07T10:39:50Z)

GOP gains could bring deals, or gridlock

Democrats captured Congress after 12 years of Republican rule. In 2008, Barack Obama won the presidency and Democrats bulked up their congressional majorities. The question now is the size of an expected GOP counter ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-09-07T10:54:09Z)

Tropical Storm Hermine lashes Texas with heavy rain

Texas (AP) — Tropical Storm Hermine (hur-MEEN') is lashing Texas with heavy rains and strong winds in an area battered by Hurricane Alex earlier this summer. Hermine made landfall in northeastern Mexico late Monday ... (Source: KMOV 2010-09-07T11:01:19Z)

A difficult Labor Day to celebrate

... Thanksgiving extends our appreciation to other gifts tangible and spiritual, Christmas and Easter a season ... almost statistically insignificant compared to when the American economy is genuinely growing. (Source: Palladium-Item 2010-09-06T20:06:32Z)

Petraeus warns against buring Quran...Colo. wildfire forces evacuations...Hermine ...

... United Nations says actress Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to meet victims of the floods and highlight the need for international help. Jolie is in the country in her role as a "goodwill ambassador" for the U. (Source: KWCH.com 2010-09-07T08:09:31Z)

Bobby Carpenter joins Miami

Bobby Carpenter is a Dolphin. Cut by St. Louis on Saturday, the Dolphins signed the Cowboys' former No. 1 pick, reuniting him with Bill Parcells, Jeff Ireland, Tony Sparano & Co. Carpenter was Parcells' final No. 1 ... (Source: Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com 2010-09-06T18:12:00Z)

Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president

Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to ... Valley heavyweights and stems from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's belief that his friend Hurd was railroaded out of a job at HP. Oracle already had ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T04:34:46Z)

EU weighing bank levy

BRUSSELS – European Union finance ministers are set to discuss the possibility of introducing a levy on banks and whether a tax on financial transactions can deal with another banking crisis, as they ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-07T06:57:56Z)

GOP election gains could bring deals, or gridlock

Democrats captured Congress after 12 years of Republican rule. In 2008, Barack Obama won the presidency and Democrats bulked up their congressional majorities. The question now is the size of an expected GOP counter ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

BHP, Rio Tinto Set to Pay Mining Tax in Australia as Gillard Clinches Deal

... Australia after Julia Gillard 's Labor party today won support ... Minister Gillard clinched a deal with two independent lawmakers Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor , paving the way for her to form a government. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-07T06:43:37Z)

CISCO: Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Arch Rock

The acquisition complements the recently announced strategic alliance between Itron and Cisco to develop solutions that enhance smart-metering technology. Arch Rock brings to Cisco a proven team that has been a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-03T12:24:48Z)

Cisco to acquire Arch Rock

The acquisition complements the strategic alliance between Itron and Cisco to develop solutions that enhance smart-metering technology.</p><p>Upon the close of the acquisition, the Arch Rock team will become part of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-02T22:12:58Z)

HIGHLIGHTS-Comments by European Union finance ministers

BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Following are comments by European Union finance ministers and other officials who met on Tuesday for ... The banking levy is more suitable as it would bring us revenue to deal with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-07T07:33:43Z)

Holiday Travel deals Part I: Cheap flights to Europe for Fall, Thanksgiving as ...

So when is the time to shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas travel deals ?  The news and airfare sales for the holidays will come fast this week starting with a great sale to Europe on American Airlines. Europe in ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-07T09:21:06Z)

World News: Gillard wins MPs' support to stay as Australian leader

... Nations said actress Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan today to meet victims of the floods and highlight the need for international help. Jolie was in the country in her role as a "goodwill ambassador" for the ... (Source: Edinburgh News 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

Australia's Labor Party Wins Slim Majority to Rule

CANBERRA -(Dow Jones)- Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday narrowly secured a second ... With the backing of independents Robert Oakeshott and Tony Windsor, Gillard now controls 76 seats in the 150 ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-07T10:18:22Z)

Tropical Storm Hermine makes landfall in Mexico (4:09 a.m.)

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico-Tropical Storm Hermine slammed into Mexico's northern Gulf coast near the U.S. border late Monday with winds of 60 mph (95 kph), lashing Mexico and southern Texas with heavy rains that ... (Source: Las Cruces Sun-News 2010-09-07T10:18:22Z)

Miami Dolphins continue to shuffle roster, deal with injuries, as opener approaches

who was the Cowboys' first-round pick in 2006 when Sparano and Dolphins front office bosses Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland were with Dallas. Carpenter has had a disappointing NFL career, with just three starts in ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-09-06T23:12:39Z)

SGA wins president's award

the group steered efforts collecting 130 pints of blood for the American Red Cross, providing 50 Christmas stockings for the Salvation Army and Thanksgiving meals for 13 families and volunteering for the Communities ... (Source: Rocky Mount Telegram 2010-08-31T03:10:01Z)

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