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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 11:41 pm

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

Novice pol Scott wins GOP governor primary in Fla.

Political novice Rick Scott pushed past veteran Bill McCollum to win Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, and Rep. Kendrick Meek prevailed in the state's Senate Democratic nomination over upstart Jeff ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T02:55:39Z)

AP: Rick Scott wins GOP nomination

FLORIDA: The Assoaciated Press is reporting that Florida's Republican voters chose wealthy newcomer Rick Scott over career public servant Bill McCollum as their candidate for governor. Scott had 46 percent of the vote ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T04:50:11Z)

DISH Network Adds AMC HD to Industry-Leading HD Lineup

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. , Aug. 23 -- DISH Network today announced the launch of AMC HD ? becoming the first and only satellite TV provider in America to offer this channel to customers. (Logo: http://photos ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-23T15:29:39Z)

De La Rosa deals, Gonzalez homers, as Rockies top Braves

DENVER – Jorge De La Rosa and home cooking have the Colorado Rockies feeling confident again. They will have to take that on the road if they want to return to the postseason. De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-08-25T04:43:02Z)

Boehner sees 'ongoing economic uncertainty'

CLEVELAND (AP) — House Republican leader John Boehner on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama to support an extension of tax cuts and to fire key economic advisers, arguing that 19 month of "government as ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-25T05:11:40Z)

Dell Said to Plan Sweetened 3Par Offer After HP Bid

(Updates with today's trading in sixth paragraph.) Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Dell Inc. is readying a sweetened offer for data-storage provider 3Par Inc. after its earlier bid was bested by a $1.6 billion ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-24T13:41:05Z)

Gonzalez homers as Rockies beat Braves 5-2

Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez (5) is congratulated by manager Jim Tracy after scoring on a game winning Todd Helton RBI single off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters during the eighth inning of an MLB ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-08-25T03:24:17Z)

Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon Debates Red Sox Return After Waiver Claim

Johnny Damon is deciding whether to return to the Boston Red Sox after being claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Damon, a 36-year-old outfielder, played with the Red Sox from 2002 to 2005, winning his ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T04:37:03Z)

Executive editor says deal underway to sell financially troubled Washington Times

WASHINGTON — The executive editor of The Washington Times says the owner of the financially-troubled newspaper has reached a preliminary agreement to sell the paper to a company affiliated with the Unification Church ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T04:50:11Z)

Boehner, Biden disagree over how to deal with sagging U.S. economy

In a preview of campaign themes for fall's congressional elections, Vice President Joe Biden and House of Representatives Republican leader John Boehner dueled Tuesday over how to fix the ailing economy, with ... (Source: Rock Hill Herald 2010-08-25T04:21:33Z)

Rays beat Angels 4-3, tie Yankees atop AL East standings with identical records of 77 ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. - B.J. Upton homered on the first pitch of the game from former Tampa Bay teammate Scott Kazmir and doubled home another run to help the Rays defeat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Monday night ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T18:41:44Z)

Deal in Works for The Washington Times

WASHINGTON (AP) — The owner of The Washington Times has reached a preliminary agreement to sell the paper to a company affiliated with the Unification Church, the executive editor said late Tuesday. Sam ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-25T04:35:52Z)

Shirley Sherrod Turns Down New USDA Job Offer

Former Department of Agriculture employee Shirley Sherrod, who was hastily fired last month after a conservative website misleadingly portrayed her as racist, announced today that she has turned down an offer to return ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-24T22:59:26Z)

Dish Adds AMC HD To Roster

Satellite operator Dish Network announced that it is now carrying cable network AMC HD. It also touted the fact is that is the "only satellite TV provider in America to offer this channel to customers;" rival DirecTV ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-08-23T22:24:49Z)

Johnny Damon is staying in Detroit

Detroit Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon , 36, Tuesday rejected a waiver claim by the Boston Red Sox . "These guys really like me here," Damon said, adding he spoke to each of his teammates individually to be ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-25T01:44:04Z)

Mad Men in HD - Who Watches Standard Def?

"... Dish Network is finally going to air AMC in HD for the first time and has been going on and on on about how it's leading the way in HD channels, even though everyone else has been watching AMC in HD for years now ... (Source: amc 2010-08-24T17:58:47Z)

Boehner, Biden trade sound bytes on economy

WASHINGTON -- In a preview of campaign themes for fall's congressional elections, Vice President Joe Biden and House Republican leader John Boehner dueled Tuesday over how to fix the ailing economy, with Biden saying ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-25T04:00:05Z)

Shirley Sherrod Rejects Offer to Return to Agriculture Dept.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shirley Sherrod , who was ousted from the Agriculture Department during a racial firestorm that embarrassed the Obama administration, rejected an offer to return to the department on ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-25T01:51:14Z)

Dell has until Thursday to match HP offer for 3PAR

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - 3PAR Inc ( PAR.N ) has given Dell Inc ( DELL.O ) until Thursday to sweeten its bid for the data storage company after Dell's initial offer was trumped by larger rival Hewlett ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-25T05:40:18Z)

RED SOX: Johnny Damon nixes Boston offer, stays in Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — Johnny Damon is staying in Detroit. The 36-year-old outfielder decided to pass up a chance to return to the Boston Red Sox, rejecting their waiver claim and choosing to remain with the Tigers. ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-25T06:08:55Z)

Live Now! Florida Election Results, Kendrick Meek Defeats Jeff Greene In Democratic ...

Wealthy newcomer Rick Scott has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, the Associated Press reports. With 62% of the state's precincts reporting, Scott held 46% of the vote to Attorney General ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-25T05:18:49Z)

Longoria Leads Rays Past Halos

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Evan Longoria homered and drove in another run, Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 on Tuesday night to remain tied with the Yankees atop the AL East (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-08-25T06:16:05Z)

AIG to repay nearly $4B in loans

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-08-25T05:04:30Z)

Business briefs: AIG repaying U.S. nearly $4 billion

WASHINGTON -- In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's aircraft ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-25T05:33:08Z)

Shirley Sherrod rejects offer to return to USDA

Vilsack said she may work with the department in a consulting capacity in the future to help improve outreach to minorities. "I look forward to some type of relationship with the department in the future ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-25T01:58:23Z)

Deal in works to sell The Washington Times

WASHINGTON - The executive editor of The Washington Times says the owner of the financially-troubled newspaper has reached a preliminary agreement to sell the paper to a company affiliated with the Unification Church ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-08-25T05:11:40Z)

Rays beat Angels 4-3, tie for 1st place in AL East

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- B.J. Upton homered on the first pitch of the game from former Tampa Bay teammate Scott Kazmir and doubled home another run to help the Rays defeat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Monday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-24T05:41:29Z)

Atlanta Braves (73-52) at Colorado Rockies (64-60), 8:40 p.m.

The Colorado Rockies will be out to extend their first winning streak of this month when the club resumes an important three-game series with the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves tonight at Coors ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-25T04:14:24Z)

AIG to repay $4 billion in federal bailout funds

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-24T16:47:12Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 10:41 pm

Partner says BP hiding oil spill documents

Transocean, the company that owned the rig behind the Gulf of Mexico disaster, has accused oil giant BP of hiding key data needed for a probe in a recently published strongly worded letter. Workers clean up oil washed ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-25T03:38:36Z)

Burned-Out Swiss Bankers Get Stress Therapy From Cost-Wary Health Insurers

Stressed-out bankers are prompting Swiss insurers to offer psychological counseling and health assessments to cap rising claims from burnout. Zurich Financial Services AG started extending 30 percent discounts ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-25T04:21:33Z)

Canada to pay $130M to AbitibiBowater for expropriation

OTTAWA — The federal government has inked a deal with AbitibiBowater Inc. for what the company said was an illegal expropriation of its assets in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Department of Foreign Affairs and ... (Source: Financial Post 2010-08-24T22:09:19Z)

USOC optimistic on financing deal with IOC

SINGAPORE -- The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee says he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the IOC about financing future games. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun says in an interview that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:33:40Z)

Wisconsin woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Director James Cameron says BP turned down help offer

PALOS VERDES Calif (Reuters) - Film director and deep-sea explorer James Cameron said on Wednesday that BP Plc turned down his offer to help combat the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. "Over the last ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-25T04:35:52Z)

USOC says keeping HQs in town is worth the expense

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The U.S. Olympic Committee says keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs will save jobs and money. According to a study being completed for the federation, 722 jobs will stay in ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-24T21:12:03Z)

Jets' Mangold signs big deal, becomes highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious. The New York Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-25T03:09:58Z)

Amazon exclusive e-deal is off

NEW YORK - AN EXCLUSIVE e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-24T23:20:54Z)

New Fulham deal for Davies

Davies, who retired from international football with Wales earlier this month, is now tied to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2013. The 30-year-old, who joined Fulham from Everton in January 2006, was ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-17T09:38:51Z)

American Union Rejects Contract

Unionized mechanics at AMR Corp.'s American Airlines rejected a tentative pay deal Tuesday, heightening labor uncertainty at the second-largest U.S. airline. The Transport Workers Union of America said 6,074 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-25T04:50:11Z)

Elderly Woman Kills Snake with Ice Chopper

A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio says it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:30:17Z)

Kwame Brown, Bobcats agree to deal

To the surprise of countless NBA observers, Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan are together again. A reunion that no one in the league expected after their well-chronicled difficulties in Washington will take ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T05:20:00Z)

The Willies

BRADENTON, May 7, 2010 -- British Petroleum says the Gulf of Mexico oil spill may ultimately cost them $16 billion. Where does that kind of money come from? Say that BP has a computer genius who is commissioned to hack ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-08-25T04:28:43Z)

Nick Mangold inks 7-year deal with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- About two weeks ago, when the Darrelle Revis talks had deteriorated into a mudslinging contest between the New York Jets and Revis' agents, the Jets decided to shift their negotiating ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-25T01:15:26Z)

Mechanics Reject AA Contract Offer

Mechanics and stock clerks at American Airlines have rejected tentative contract agreements, the Transport Workers Union announced Tuesday night. Members of the two bargaining units voted "no" on the contract offer ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T03:38:36Z)

USOC says scheduling conflicts keep some top American athletes from Youth Olympics

SINGAPORE - The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday blamed scheduling conflicts for the Americans' woeful performance in the inaugural Youth Olympics, where their gold medal tally is less than ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:32:29Z)

Ex-Wizard Eddie Johnson: US players not fully respected in England

LONDON — American players are still struggling to be respected in the English Premier League, U.S. forward Eddie Johnson said. Since joining Fulham from Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards in January ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-23T13:35:07Z)

Swiss Stocks Advance; UBS Rallies as Holcim Shares Drop in Zurich Trading

Switzerland's benchmark Swiss Market Index increased, following its steepest weekly retreat in more than a month. UBS AG advanced. Holcim Ltd. led declining shares after Citigroup Inc. reduced its price ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-23T08:48:47Z)

Jets make Mangold highest-paid center in NFL

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Nick Mangold has become the NFL's highest-paid center, signing a seven-year deal with the New York Jets that could be worth up to $55 million. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-25T05:11:40Z)

Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan reunite; Brown agrees to 1-year, $1.3 million deal with ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The draft decision helped define both men in harsh terms: Michael Jordan was a failed executive, Kwame Brown a bust as a player. Now, nine years after Jordan took Brown with the No. 1 overall ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:18:10Z)

Hughes: Schwarzer's all shook up

Mark Hughes admits Fulham's Mark Schwarzer is being distracted by interested from Arsenal but is determined to keep him at Craven Cottage. On Thursday, the Gunners renewed the £2million offer they made for ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-20T16:09:00Z)

Canada, Abitibi Reach $123M Deal In NAFTA Row

Law360, New York (August 24, 2010) -- The Canadian government will pay AbitibiBowater Inc. more than $120 million to settle the bankrupt newsprint company's free trade claim over the alleged illegal expropriation of its ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-25T01:08:17Z)

Bobcats try Kwame Brown out again

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Bobcats thought the answer to their depth problems at center was to waive Erick Dampier to clear salary-cap space and then re-sign him for less money. When Dampier wouldn't ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-08-25T04:35:52Z)

Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is called off

NEW YORK—An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-24T19:17:31Z)

Burned-Out Swiss Bankers Get Counseling From Cost-Wary Insurers

Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Stressed-out bankers are prompting Swiss insurers to offer psychological counseling and health assessments to cap rising claims from burnout. Zurich Financial Services AG started ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-24T22:52:16Z)

American Airline mechanics reject labor contract, voted nearly 2-to-1 to reject

DALLAS — Mechanics at American Airlines mechanics voted nearly 2-to-1 to reject a contract offer from the company and authorized their union to take actions including calling a strike. After votes were ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-25T04:07:14Z)

Unfazed Sheboygan woman, 79, uses ice chopper to kill rattlesnake on patio

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-23T19:25:52Z)

National And International Report / FDA warns J&J about illegal marketing of two ...

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., which makes joint replacements, has been warned by the Food and Drug Administration that it is illegally marketing two products. The FDA wrote in a letter to the ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-25T02:48:30Z)

Townhall News Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is called off

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday that ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-24T19:17:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 9:41 pm

New Fulham deal for Davies

Davies, who retired from international football with Wales earlier this month, is now tied to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2013. The 30-year-old, who joined Fulham from Everton in January 2006, was ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-17T09:38:51Z)

Wisconsin woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Roche joins with US firm Aileron to develop new drugs in deal potentially worth over ...

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group says it has teamed up with Massachusetts -based Aileron Therapeutics to develop a new class of drugs in a deal potentially worth over $1.1 billion ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-24T17:01:31Z)

Exclusive E-Deal With Amazon Is Scaled Back

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-24T20:50:35Z)

USOC says scheduling conflicts keep some top American athletes from Youth Olympics

SINGAPORE - The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday blamed scheduling conflicts for the Americans' woeful performance in the inaugural Youth Olympics, where their gold medal tally is less than ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:32:29Z)

Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is cut back

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as "Invisible Man" and "Lolita" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-25T02:19:52Z)

Roy Oswalt helps Phillies keep pace in division

PHILADELPHIA — Roy Oswalt is having fun being back in a pennant race. He's winning games, getting run support and starring in a rotation that reminds him of the one from his only trip to the World Series ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-23T00:27:42Z)

NFL News: Jets make Mangold highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. | Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label to go with it. Mangold, the New York Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center, became the highest-paid player at his position ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-25T04:07:14Z)

Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan reunite; Brown agrees to 1-year, $1.3 million deal with ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The draft decision helped define both men in harsh terms: Michael Jordan was a failed executive, Kwame Brown a bust as a player. Now, nine years after Jordan took Brown with the No. 1 overall ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:18:10Z)

Kwame Brown, Bobcats agree to deal

To the surprise of countless NBA observers, Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan are together again. A reunion that no one in the league expected after their well-chronicled difficulties in Washington will take ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T05:20:00Z)

Nick Mangold inks 7-year deal with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- About two weeks ago, when the Darrelle Revis talks had deteriorated into a mudslinging contest between the New York Jets and Revis' agents, the Jets decided to shift their negotiating ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-25T01:15:26Z)

Jets' Mangold signs big deal, becomes highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious. The New York Jets' two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-08-25T03:09:58Z)

Johnson: US players not fully respected in England

LONDON (AP) — American players are still struggling to be respected in the English Premier League, according to Fulham's U.S. forward Eddie Johnson. Since joining Fulham from Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-23T12:59:19Z)

Phillies' Roy Oswalt shuts down Dodgers, 2-0

When Roy Oswalt visited Dodger Stadium earlier this year, he told Brad Ausmus that he had found a new way to grip his changeup. Oswalt informed his former catcher it was a swing-and-miss type of pitch. "I ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-12T05:48:33Z)

Pitcher Roy Oswalt plays left after Howard ejected

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Oswalt became the first Phillies pitcher to play a position in the field in 39 years after Ryan Howard was ejected in the 14th inning on Tuesday night. Oswalt caught a routine fly ball from ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-08-25T04:00:05Z)

Ryan Clady To Return On Wednesday, Broncos Getting Healthy

After a Training Camp filled with names that wouldn't be on the field, Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels finally gave Broncos Country a bit of good news today. During his press conference, McDaniels let it be known that ... (Source: Mile High Report 2010-08-24T18:13:06Z)

USOC says keeping HQs in town is worth the expense

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The U.S. Olympic Committee says keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs will save jobs and money. According to a study being completed for the federation, 722 jobs will stay in ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-24T21:12:03Z)

Ex-Wizard Eddie Johnson: US players not fully respected in England

LONDON — American players are still struggling to be respected in the English Premier League, U.S. forward Eddie Johnson said. Since joining Fulham from Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards in January ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-23T13:35:07Z)

ONGC divided on Cairn India counter-bid: report

MUMBAI (Reuters) - State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp <ONGC.BO> is divided over making a counter-bid for Cairn India <CAIL.BO>, which is the target of a $9.6 billion takeover offer by Vedanta <VED.L>, the Business ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T03:45:46Z)

Could Vedanta Face Competition for Cairn India?

Deal Journal colleague Amitha Rajan has an interesting post over at India Real Time about a possible takeover battle brewing for Cairn India. Here's an excerpt: Cairn India is back in focus with investors ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-24T16:40:02Z)

Cairn holds talks with India officials on Vedanta deal

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Cairn Energy ( CNE.L ) on Tuesday held "friendly and open" discussion with the Indian officials on Vedanta Resources' ( VED.L ) purchase of a stake of up to $9.6 billion in Cairn India ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-17T13:35:04Z)

Amazon exclusive e-deal is off

NEW YORK - AN EXCLUSIVE e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as Invisible Man and Lolita is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-24T23:20:54Z)

Broncos getting healthier, Buckhalter returns to practice

Buckhalter has been dealing with a back injury. Offensive lineman Ryan Clady (notes) and running back LenDale White (notes) are coming back to work Wednesday, per Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. "Feels good to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T02:27:01Z)

USOC optimistic on financing deal with IOC

SINGAPORE -- The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee says he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the IOC about financing future games. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun says in an interview that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:33:40Z)

Elderly Woman Kills Snake with Ice Chopper

A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio says it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-23T20:30:17Z)

Roche Inks Development Deal With U.S. Firm

GENEVA (AP) -- Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group says it has teamed up with Massachusetts-based Aileron Therapeutics to develop a new class of drugs in a deal potentially worth over $1.1 billion. Roche is ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Life-Sciences Statistician (Cheminformatics) : Basel, Switzerland

At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built ... (Source: Nature.com 2010-08-17T17:38:27Z)

Stalled talks lead Bobcats to pick-up

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats thought the answer to their depth problems at center was to waive Erick Dampier to clear salary-cap space and then re-sign him for less money. When Dampier wouldn't ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T23:42:23Z)

Broncos get injury relief with return of key players

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For once, Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has some good news on the medical front. He said All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady will practice Wednesday for the first time since blowing out ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-24T22:23:38Z)

Unfazed Sheboygan woman, 79, uses ice chopper to kill rattlesnake on patio

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-23T19:25:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 8:41 pm

Dell is expected to raise 3Par offer

NEW YORK — Dell Inc. is readying a sweetened offer for data-storage provider 3Par Inc. after its earlier bid was bested by a $1.6 billion proposal by Hewlett-Packard Co. , according to a person familiar with ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-25T03:17:08Z)

Burned-Out Swiss Bankers Get Counseling From Cost-Wary Insurers

Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Stressed-out bankers are prompting Swiss insurers to offer psychological counseling and health assessments to cap rising claims from burnout. Zurich Financial Services AG started ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-24T22:52:16Z)

Ansel Adams Trust Sues to Stop Sale of Garage Sale Images

The Ansel Adams Publishing Trust, which owns the copyright to Ansel Adams' work and his trademark, has filed suit to stop Rick Norsigian and his lawyer from selling prints made from negatives that Norsigian ... (Source: Photo District News 2010-08-24T15:14:08Z)

R.I. attorney general challenges wind farm deal

PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Rhode Island's Attorney General Patrick Lynch has joined an environmental group and others challenging a power purchase agreement for a proposed wind farm off the coast of Block Island. The ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-23T22:53:27Z)

Giants beat Reds to open key 3-game series

SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Cain ended a three-start winless stretch after being staked to an early cushion, Andres Torres hit a two-run homer Monday and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-2 ... (Source: Coshocton Tribune 2010-08-25T01:44:04Z)

Rhode Island panel OKs wind power agreement

WARWICK, R.I. -- The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday approved a power-purchase agreement for a proposed wind farm off the coast of Block Island, ruling over the objection of critics who ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-12T07:50:15Z)

Xerox Wins Approval of $69 Million Settlement of Lawsuit Over ACS Buyout

ACS investors sued in Delaware Chancery Court and in state court in Texas alleging directors of the student-loan processing company wrongfully agreed to allow ex-Chairman Darwin Deason to collect more than $1 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T21:12:03Z)

Tuesday's Stocks to Watch -- Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Trina Solar and Bank of America

The Bedford Report provides investors in-depth analysis on market movers such as Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE: RTP), BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP), Trina Solar Ltd. (NYSE: TSL) and Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC). Sign up ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T13:26:46Z)

Townhall News HP enters merger talks with 3PAR

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - 3PAR Inc said on Tuesday it will start merger talks with Hewlett-Packard Co after HP's $1.6 billion offer for the data storage company trumped a bid by its smaller rival Dell ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-25T03:09:58Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams sued a California man for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer, the latest salvo in a dispute over glass negatives bought at a garage sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T16:40:02Z)

Reds manager Dusty Baker will take his time, weigh options while considering ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Dusty Baker is prepared to take his time weighing an offer to manage the Cincinnati Reds again next season. The Reds have offered Baker a one-year contract extension for the 2011 campaign ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-24T01:02:18Z)

AIG to repay $4 billion in federal bailout funds

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-24T16:47:12Z)

Expected Upside for Trina Solar

All of the action in Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL) off of the July high at 22.45 through today's trading has the right look of a mature (read: nearly complete) bullish coil pattern, which if accurate means that the ... (Source: FXStreet.com 2010-08-24T04:15:35Z)

BHP Billiton Makes Hostile Bid for PotashCorp – Why Investing In Potash Companies Could Be ...

This morning the Board of Directors of Canadian company PotashCorp ( POT ) announced that they had rejected an unsolicited offer from giant Australian company BHP Billiton. I'm not a shareholder of ... (Source: GuruFocus 2010-08-16T23:59:01Z)

BHP Billiton Group Announces Commencement of All Cash-Offer to Acquire PotashCorp

Vancouver, Canada, and New York, US, and London, UK, and Melbourne, Australia -- BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP/LSE:BLT/NYSE:BBL/JSE:BIL) today announced that an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BHP Billiton Plc, BHP Billiton ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

USOC says scheduling conflicts keep some top American athletes from Youth Olympics

SINGAPORE - The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday blamed scheduling conflicts for the Americans' woeful performance in the inaugural Youth Olympics, where their gold medal tally is less than ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-25T00:32:29Z)

PotashCorp to review BHP hostile takeover bid

Canadian fertilizer producer PotashCorp says its board of directors will review formal documents filed by BHP Billiton related to its $38.6 billion cash takeover offer, and make a recommendation to its shareholders. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T13:52:59Z)

Burned-Out Swiss Bankers Get Stress Therapy From Cost-Wary Health Insurers

Stressed-out bankers are prompting Swiss insurers to offer psychological counseling and health assessments to cap rising claims from burnout. Zurich Financial Services AG started extending 30 percent discounts ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-25T03:09:58Z)

GoSolarUSA Capitalizing on Aspects of New Solar Furnace Technology Deal

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GoSolarUSA Inc. (Pink Sheets: GSLO ) disclosed today that the Company has decided to pursue a schedule that should position their newly acquired " Solar Forced Air Furnace " technology ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-10T13:07:35Z)

AIG repaying nearly $4 billion in U.S. loans

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it was paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-24T19:03:12Z)

Neomagic Corporation Announces Addition Of Two New Independent Directors

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 24, 2010 – San Jose, California - August 23, 2010-- NeoMagic Corporation (Pink Sheets: NMGC), a pioneer in developing mobile multimedia, today announced the addition of two new ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-24T22:23:38Z)

USOC study says keeping HQs in town retains 722 jobs with combined $55 million ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — The U.S. Olympic Committee says keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs will save jobs and money. According to a study being completed for the federation, 722 jobs will stay in the city ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-24T21:40:41Z)

Bidding War Develops For 3Par (PAR) After HP's $1.5 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ ) said Monday that it has offered a $1.5 billion bid for 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ), a week after rival Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL ) had agreed to acquire the data storage provider for $1.13 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T13:13:38Z)

USOC optimistic on financing deal with IOC

SINGAPORE -- The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee says he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the IOC about financing future games. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun says in an interview that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:33:40Z)

Dell Said to Plan Sweetened 3Par Offer After HP Bid

(Updates with today's trading in sixth paragraph.) Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Dell Inc. is readying a sweetened offer for data-storage provider 3Par Inc. after its earlier bid was bested by a $1.6 billion ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-24T13:41:05Z)

Swiss Stocks Advance; UBS Rallies as Holcim Shares Drop in Zurich Trading

Switzerland's benchmark Swiss Market Index increased, following its steepest weekly retreat in more than a month. UBS AG advanced. Holcim Ltd. led declining shares after Citigroup Inc. reduced its price ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-23T08:48:47Z)

Reds offer manager Dusty Baker contract extension

Baker confirmed to reporters that he received the offer but didn't provide specifics. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." He said he'll take some time before ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T07:13:18Z)

AIG to repay Fed $4 billion in taxpayer assistance

In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale. The insurer's ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-25T01:58:23Z)

RI public utilities panel approves agreement for wind farm proposed off Block Island coast

WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday approved a power purchase agreement for a proposed wind farm off the coast of Block Island, ruling over the objection of critics ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-11T21:13:09Z)

Ansel Adams trust sues collector who says he has negatives

A group representing Ansel Adams is suing to stop a Fresno man from selling prints and posters made from garage-sale negatives that the man says are the work of the famed photographer. The Ansel Adams ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-08-24T22:59:26Z)

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