Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 11:41 pm

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda flirts with no-hitter

No Manny? No matter — the Dodgers still have Hiroki Kuroda . Kuroda's no-hit pitching through 71/3 innings lifted the Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Roy Halladay on Monday at ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-31T06:01:49Z)

White Sox claim Manny Ramirez on waivers from Dodgers

Back to frighten pitchers who haven't seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs. As expected, the White Sox claimed the unpredictable but ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-31T03:31:29Z)

Phoenix Coyotes re-sign RW Lee Stempniak to 2-year deal

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract. Details of the contract were not released. Stempniak had 14 goals and four assists in 18 games with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-31T04:43:04Z)

Intel agrees to buy German chipmaker's wireless unit for $1.4 billion

NEW YORK - Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as many weeks that allows the chipmaker to expand beyond the ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-31T05:40:20Z)

Coyotes re-sign RW Lee Stempniak to 2-year deal

The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract. Details of the contract were not released. Stempniak had 14 goals and four assists in 18 games with the Coyotes last season after he was ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-31T04:43:04Z)

OU-Texas tickets to go on sale Aug. 31

EDITOR'S NOTE: In today's issue of The Daily, it was incorrectly reported that OU-Texas tickets go on sale Tuesday. Tickets for the Red River Rivalry do not go on sale until Aug. 31, but tickets to all other ... (Source: Oklahoma Daily 2010-08-23T07:01:24Z)

OU's Bob Stoops: Big non-conference games 'high risk, low reward'

"It's only good if you win and you don't get your quarterback hurt," Stoops said during Monday's Big 12 teleconference. "If you lose and get your quarterback hurt like we did a year ago with Sam Bradford , then it isn't ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-31T02:12:45Z)

White Sox claim Manny Ramirez off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers

Prior to tonight's game at Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox claimed 12-time All-Star and nine-time Silver Slugger Award winner Manny Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and transferred right ... (Source: Chicago White Sox 2010-08-30T19:03:15Z)

We have a start time for OU/Texas - KRMG Sports with Rick Couri

An afternoon start time has been set for the annual Red River Rivalry game between Oklahoma and Texas. The Sooners announced Monday that the Oct. 2 game will be played at 2:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The game ... (Source: KRMG 2010-08-24T12:15:11Z)

Hiroki Kuroda takes no-hitter into eighth, combines with Hong-Chih Kuo on one-hitter ...

Monday had all the makings of one of the uglier days in Dodgers history. The team had unloaded its lone marquee player, Manny Ramirez , in a salary dump. The Dodgers had fallen 6½ games out of the wild-card race. The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-31T05:26:01Z)

Ex-Ohio State star Maurice Clarett signs contract with UFL's Omaha Nighthawks

OMAHA, Neb. – Wearing the same No. 13 he wore so well as an Ohio State freshman eight years ago, Maurice Clarett began his bid to return to football Monday night on a high school field where the minor-league ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-31T03:17:10Z)

Dell Ups Offer for 3PAR to $1.6B, Tops HP

IDG News Service — The bidding war between Dell and Hewlett-Packard for virtualized storage vendor 3PAR continued on Thursday, with Dell increasing its bid to US$24.30 per share, or about $1.6 billion. The ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-26T13:10:05Z)

Chrysler dealers consider Fiat sales

DETROIT -- Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-31T04:07:17Z)

Key moments in BP's push to operate on frontiers

A timeline of some key moments in BP PLC's drive to operate on the frontiers of the oil and gas industry: 1998 _ British Petroleum acquires Amoco in a $53 billion deal in December, giving the company an even bigger ... (Source: KSTP 2010-08-29T04:31:07Z)

Manny Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal. The 12-time All-Star has been replaced on the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-30T19:46:12Z)

Intel keeps buying with $1.4B deal for smart phone chip maker

SAN JOSE, Calif. — In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-31T06:16:08Z)

Chrysler dealers get details on adding Fiat sales

Detroit -- Chrysler Group LLC dealers who came to Detroit worried about how much it would cost to add the Fiat brand to their showrooms, emerged from a meeting Monday with Chrysler officials energized about ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-31T05:04:33Z)

Clarett signs 1-year deal with UFL's Omaha Nighthawks

OMAHA, Neb. -- Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Nighthawks general manager Rick Mueller said Clarett met Monday with team ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Intel processes another big buy

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Clarett signs with UFL team in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. Youngstown native Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Clarett met Monday with team officials and UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-31T04:57:23Z)

Dell bids $1.8 billion for 3Par, matching HP's offer

Dell Inc. matched Hewlett-Packard Co. 's acquisition bid for 3Par Inc. by agreeing to pay $1.8 billion for the computer-storage company, marking the fifth public offer in an escalating bidding war. Dell ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-27T13:44:41Z)

Plans rolled out for Fiat's single-model U.S. debut

DETROIT -- Fiat is coming back to the United States after a 30-year absence, and Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Landis+Gyr, Grid Net sign smart grid software reseller agreement

Landis+Gyr, a global leader in energy management and advanced metering technology, has announced the signing of a software reseller agreement with Grid Net™, a leading global real-time, all-IP Smart Grid and Smart Home ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-08-30T17:30:11Z)

Landis+Gyr Announces Software Reseller Agreement with Grid Net

SYDNEY & SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Landis+Gyr, a global leader in energy management and advanced metering technology, today announced the signing of a software reseller agreement with Grid Net™, a leading ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-08-29T23:00:39Z)

Dodgers' Kuroda taking no-hitter into 8th inning against Phillies

The Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda has pitched seven innings of no-hit ball against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight in Los Angeles. Los Angeles led the Phillies 3-0 entering the bottom of the seventh inning at Dodgers Stadium ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T03:52:58Z)

BP frozen out of oil drilling off Greenland

London -- At a celebration of BP's centennial last October, CEO Tony Hayward boasted to guests that the oil company "lives on the frontiers of the energy industry." But this week, in the first major sign that ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-30T07:57:32Z)

Coyotes Re-sign Right Wing Stempniak To Two-Year Deal

Glendale, AZ, United States (AHN) - The Phoenix Coyotes agreed to terms on a two-year, $3 million deal with right wing Lee Stempniak Monday. Stempniak had 14 goals and four assists in 18 games for the Coyotes after they ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-31T02:27:04Z)

HP'S latest bid for 3Par tops Dell

Hewlett-Packard Co. has again raised its bid for 3Par Inc. above an offer from rival Dell Inc., suggesting that the little-known data-storage maker could be worth more with one of the PC companies' marketing ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-27T06:56:40Z)

Landis+Gyr Announces Software Reseller Agreement with Grid Net Grid Net Smart Grid ...

SYDNEY & SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Landis+Gyr, a global leader in energy management and advanced metering technology, today announced the signing of a software reseller agreement with Grid Net(TM), a ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-30T12:58:11Z)

Key moments in BP's push to operate on frontiers

A timeline of some key moments in BP PLC's drive to operate on the frontiers of the oil and gas industry: 1998 — British Petroleum acquires Amoco in a $53 billion deal in December, giving the company an even bigger ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T00:12:14Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 10:40 pm

Hurricane Earl roars through Caribbean

Scientists monitored a mix of events Monday as Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean, thousands fled their homes after a volcano erupted in western Indonesia and a heat wave ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-31T04:57:23Z)

Gadhafi Arrives In Italy To Observe Closer Ties Between Nations

(CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi arrived in Italy Sunday, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries. He was greeted by Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini. He arrived ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-30T22:38:00Z)

Genzyme board rejects French offer

The board of directors at US biotechnology firm Genzyme has unanimously rejected an $18.5 billion takeover offer from French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis. A letter to Sanofi management, signed by Genzyme chief ... (Source: RTE Online 2010-08-30T12:43:52Z)

Apple to unveil iTunes online at next week's iPod event?

With Apple's annual iPod event just a week away , will it just be a camera-blessed iPod touch on stage with Steve Jobs or has the Cupertino company got something exciting in streaming to offer us? Rumors from the ... (Source: SlashGear 2010-08-26T16:23:21Z)

3Par accepts HP's 'superior' $2B offer

Hewlett-Packard Co . has surged ahead of Dell Inc. in the race to acquire 3Par Inc. The target on Saturday indicated it will accept HP's $30-a-share offer, rescinding a previous sale agreement with Dell ... (Source: Portland Business Journal 2010-08-30T15:57:08Z)

Will Earl Impact US Open?

The U.S. Open, the fourth and final tennis Grand Slam tournament of the year, began Monday at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, N.Y., and hot, dry weather will eventually give way to cooler, rainy conditions as ... (Source: AccuWeather.com 2010-08-30T15:57:08Z)

S.Africa increases wage offer to strikers-source

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 30 (Reuters) - South Africa's government increased its wage raise offer to unions representing 1.3 million striking state workers, a source said on Monday, trying to end a strike that ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-30T22:45:09Z)

Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis offer

Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said Monday it rejected Sanofi-Aventis SA's $18.5 billion buyout offer because it undervalues the company. On Sunday, French drug developer Sanofi-Aventis offered $69 per share for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T21:12:06Z)

Enter, stage right: Steve Jobs

Apple ( AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs is scheduled to return to the stage Wednesday for what has become a late-summer classic: Apple's annual music-themed September special event -- it's sixth since 2005. By tradition ... (Source: Fortune Tech 2010-08-30T15:07:01Z)

Source: Dell plans sweeter 3Par bid after HP trump

Dell Inc. is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par Inc. out of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s hands, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The exact timing and amount of Dell's ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

Lessons of Katrina

The epic hurricane season of 2005 was a defining chapter in American Red Cross history. Five years ago, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma changed the lives of millions of people across the United States, and ... (Source: Colorado Daily 2010-08-30T04:22:47Z)

'Bay Prepared' five years after Hurricane Katrina

The epic hurricane season of 2005 was a defining chapter in American Red Cross history. Five years ago, hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma changed the lives of millions of people across the United States and ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-22T04:10:48Z)

Genzyme Shoots Down Sanofi-Aventis's Buyout Offer

Netflix Hits $100! David Gardner called Netflix in 2004 at $15.42. He's up 684% as of July 13th. See what David's recommending that you buy NEXT. The press release includes a copy of a frank letter from Genzyme CEO ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-08-30T17:08:43Z)

Pro-Vatican politicians irked by Gadhafi in Rome

Premier Silvio Berlusconi threw a gala evening for his "friend" Moammar Gadhafi Monday, thanking him for strengthened ties between Tripoli and Rome and dismissing as behind the times those criticizing the Libyan leader ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T00:03:54Z)

Better prepared post-Katrina, but more must be done

The epic hurricane season of 2005 was a defining time in American Red Cross history. Five years ago, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma changed the lives of millions of people across the United States, and ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-08-29T05:14:04Z)

S.Africa's Zuma's push leads to strike talks

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's government and unions representing 1.3 million striking state workers began talks Monday night following President Jacob Zuma's order to ministers to negotiate ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-30T18:56:05Z)

Restrictions in place for swimming again today as Hurricane Danielle generates strong ...

Swimmers hoping to beat the heat Monday might find restrictions at local beaches. The National Weather Service says swells associated with Hurricane Danielle will continue to churn up the surf with rip ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-30T12:08:04Z)

Genzyme board rejects Sanofi bid

The board of directors at US biotechnology firm Genzyme has unanimously rejected an 18.5-billion-dollar takeover offer from French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis, Genzyme said Monday. "The Genzyme board ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-30T13:05:20Z)

U.S. East Coast Watching Major Hurricane Earl as "Fiona" Forms in Atlantic

Category 4 Earl batters the Caribbean as it continues to intensify and could be a serious problem for parts of the Atlantic seaboard by week's end. Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-08-30T22:59:28Z)

Hurricane Earl batters Caribbean, threatens U.S. East Coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and roof-ripping winds Monday, rapidly intensifying into a major Category 4 storm on a path ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-31T01:44:07Z)

Sanofi offer too low, Genzyme says

Bio-pharmaceutical company Genzyme Corp., Cambridge, Mass., is attempting to prevent what is becoming a hostile takeover bid by Paris-based drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis. In a letter sent to Sanofi-Aventis CEO ... (Source: ModernHealthcare.com 2010-08-30T15:28:30Z)

Growing Hurricane Earl Threatens North Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds Monday, causing flooding in low-lying parts of the Leeward Islands and emptying the streets and ... (Source: KJCT8 2010-08-30T13:26:49Z)

Authorities call off search for missing swimmer in Ocean City

Authorities have called off the search for a Washington man who went missing while swimming in Ocean City . The Coast Guard ended its search about 5 p.m. Sunday after checking 895 nautical miles of the ocean ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-30T15:49:58Z)

South Africa's Zuma Tells Ministers to End Strike

(Updates with comments from Zuma's spokesman starting in second paragraph.) Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- South African President Jacob Zuma instructed ministers to return to talks to end a 13-day strike by state ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T13:26:49Z)

1 missing, 250 rescued off Ocean City after hurricane-related rip currents

Authorities are searching for a man who went missing while swimming in Ocean City . The search comes after officials say lifeguards rescued more than 250 people caught in rip currents caused by Hurricane Danielle on ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-29T17:38:32Z)

AutoCAD coming to iPad, iPhone, returning to Mac‎

Autodesk is bringing its AutoCAD architecture, design, and engineering software back to the Mac OS after an 18-year absence, the company announced this evening. But the company plans to do more than offer a ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-08-31T03:24:20Z)

Gadhafi heading to Italy to mark bilateral pact

Rome. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi plans to travel to Italy this weekend, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries, CNN informs. He is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon at ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-08-28T03:06:25Z)

Sanofi-Aventis gets tough in Genzyme bid

Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis on Sunday publicly confirmed for the first time its previously reported bid for Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) and moved to prod Genzyme shareholders into embracing a deal ... (Source: Boston Business Journal 2010-08-30T06:10:09Z)

Summary Box: HP tries to outbid Dell for 3Par

PASSING OVER PCs: The world's two biggest personal computer makers — Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. — are trying to move into more profitable markets. THE OFFER: HP's $1.5 billion offer Monday for data-storage ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-23T23:57:53Z)

Summer going out with a blast of heat

ITHACA -- This week's heat stands to cap an already scorching summer, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday through Thursday, temperatures will range from the low to mid-90s during the day, and ... (Source: Star-Gazette 2010-08-31T03:45:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 9:41 pm

Genzyme Shoots Down Sanofi-Aventis's Buyout Offer

Netflix Hits $100! David Gardner called Netflix in 2004 at $15.42. He's up 684% as of July 13th. See what David's recommending that you buy NEXT. The press release includes a copy of a frank letter from Genzyme CEO ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-08-30T17:08:43Z)

Sara Lee Corporation Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 6 1/4% Notes Due ...

BusinessWire - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) announced today commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its 6 1/4% Notes due 2011 (the "6 1/4% Notes"), of which $1.11 billion aggregate principal ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-30T15:07:01Z)

Real Life Spider-Man Climbs 57 Story Building!

This from AOL: "Alain Robert, the French free climber dubbed "Spider-Man" for his gravity-defying feats, was arrested on the roof of a Sydney, Australia, skyscraper today after he scaled the 57-story building using just ... (Source: COMICBOOKMOVIE.com 2010-08-30T20:00:31Z)

'Friends' bug? Call in Twitter blocker

E sthela Gonzalez's friends are talking to her, but she's not listening. The chatter is coming at Gonzalez not over a cup of coffee, but through her iPhone, on Twitter. Gonzalez, bored by some of her friends ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-30T04:22:47Z)

Chrysler dealers will sell Fiat minicars in U.S. this year

Fiat-run Chrysler Group hopes the tiny Italian car can boost its lackluster sales when it comes to the U.S. in December. Chrysler wants the bulb-shaped 500 to become a strong contender in the small-car market ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-30T17:30:11Z)

AT&T to net $800M through Sterling Commerce sale

AT&T Inc. 's sealed deal to sell its Columbus-based Sterling Commerce Inc. unit will mean a hefty one-time gain in the third quarter, the company told investors. The Dallas-based company in a statement said ... (Source: Columbus Business Journal 2010-08-30T14:38:23Z)

Sanofi offer too low, Genzyme says

Bio-pharmaceutical company Genzyme Corp., Cambridge, Mass., is attempting to prevent what is becoming a hostile takeover bid by Paris-based drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis. In a letter sent to Sanofi-Aventis CEO ... (Source: ModernHealthcare.com 2010-08-30T15:28:30Z)

Spider-Man has sights set on Q1

French stuntman Alain Robert, arrested in Sydney yesterday, wants to climb Q1. A FRENCH stuntman arrested in Sydney yesterday after climbing a 57-storey building says the Gold Coast's Q1 would be an interesting challenge ... (Source: Gold Coast Bulletin News 2010-08-30T21:55:03Z)

Chrysler dealers consider Fiat sales

DETROIT -- Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-31T04:07:17Z)

Frog Skin Chemicals Offer Source of New Antibiotics

Scientists say frog skin could become a source of needed antibiotics that can fight viruses, fungus and most importantly, antibiotic resistant infections known as superbugs. One species of frog used in a new study was ... (Source: eMaxHealth.com 2010-08-29T17:45:42Z)

Frog Skin Shows Promise against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Scientists have reported that frog skin contains natural substances that could be the basis for a powerful new genre of antibiotics. In a report at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society ... (Source: Occupational Health Safety 2010-08-30T07:14:35Z)

S.C. Johnson bond sale to fund acquisition

S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. of Racine on Wednesday conducted a private bond offering of $550 million that, in part, will finance its acquisition of Sara Lee Corp. 's household insecticides business. Reuters ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-26T16:09:02Z)

A New iPod Touch, Redesigned Apple TV May Be In Spotlight

Apple ( AAPL ) always seems to have something new up its sleeve to drive sales. In recent years, it's had Intel ( INTC )-based Macintosh computers, then iPhone smart phones and now iPad media tablets. Apple almost surely ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-24T21:47:51Z)

Source: Dell plans sweeter 3Par bid after HP trump

Dell Inc. is planning a second offer to try to keep data storage maker 3Par Inc. out of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s hands, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The exact timing and amount of Dell's ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

Gadhafi Arrives In Italy To Observe Closer Ties Between Nations

(CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi arrived in Italy Sunday, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries. He was greeted by Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini. He arrived ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-30T22:38:00Z)

Frog skin may provide 'kiss of death' for antibiotic-resistant germs

IMAGE: The skin of certain frogs, including this foothill yellow-legged frog, contains secretions that may lead to new antibiotics to fight infections that shrug off the effects of existing antibiotics. Click here for ... (Source: Genetic Engineering News 2010-08-26T15:26:05Z)

Dell, HP profits rise, wave off slowdown fears

Both faced questions on Thursday about the strength of the recovery in spending on technology, after Cisco Systems Inc CEO John Chambers' warned last week about "unusual uncertainty" in the global economy. Analysts ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-20T23:47:07Z)

They tweet, you mute, everyone wins

Esthela Gonzalez's friends are talking to her, but she's not listening. The chatter is coming at Gonzalez not over a cup of coffee but through her iPhone, on Twitter. Gonzalez, bored by some of her friends ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-30T05:55:50Z)

Apple to unveil iTunes online at next week's iPod event?

With Apple's annual iPod event just a week away , will it just be a camera-blessed iPod touch on stage with Steve Jobs or has the Cupertino company got something exciting in streaming to offer us? Rumors from the ... (Source: SlashGear 2010-08-26T16:23:21Z)

3Par accepts HP's 'superior' $2B offer

Hewlett-Packard Co . has surged ahead of Dell Inc. in the race to acquire 3Par Inc. The target on Saturday indicated it will accept HP's $30-a-share offer, rescinding a previous sale agreement with Dell ... (Source: Portland Business Journal 2010-08-30T15:57:08Z)

Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis offer

Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said Monday it rejected Sanofi-Aventis SA's $18.5 billion buyout offer because it undervalues the company. On Sunday, French drug developer Sanofi-Aventis offered $69 per share for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T21:12:06Z)

Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat minicars

Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny Fiat 500. At a meeting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T00:39:41Z)

Sara Lee Corporation Announces Tender Offer For Any And All Of Its 6 ¼% Notes Due ...

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) announced today commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its 6 ¼% Notes due 2011 (the "6 ¼% Notes"), of which $1.11 billion aggregate principal amount is ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-30T14:31:14Z)

Pesky online friends? Firms offer a virtual 'mute.'

Esthela Gonzalez's friends are talking to her, but she's not listening. The chatter is coming at Gonzalez not over a cup of coffee or at Five Guys but on Twitter, through her iPhone. Gonzalez, bored by some of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-30T10:06:23Z)

AT&T: AT&T Completes Divestiture of Sterling Commerce to IBM

AT&T* today completed its divestiture of Sterling Commerce to IBM (NYSE: IBM | PowerRating ). AT&T, which acquired Sterling Commerce in 2000, received approximately $1.4 billion in cash and expects to record a ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-30T09:01:57Z)

Gadhafi heading to Italy to mark bilateral pact

Rome. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi plans to travel to Italy this weekend, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries, CNN informs. He is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon at ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-08-28T03:06:25Z)

AutoCAD coming to iPad, iPhone, returning to Mac‎

Autodesk is bringing its AutoCAD architecture, design, and engineering software back to the Mac OS after an 18-year absence, the company announced this evening. But the company plans to do more than offer a ... (Source: Infoworld 2010-08-31T03:24:20Z)

Pro-Vatican politicians irked by Gadhafi in Rome

Premier Silvio Berlusconi threw a gala evening for his "friend" Moammar Gadhafi Monday, thanking him for strengthened ties between Tripoli and Rome and dismissing as behind the times those criticizing the Libyan leader ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T00:03:54Z)

French 'Spiderman' Alain Robert briefly arrested after climbing Sydney skyscraper

SYDNEY (BNO NEWS) — Alain Robert, who is famously dubbed the 'French Spider-Man', was arrested on Monday after climbing a skyscraper in Sydney's central business district, police said. He was later released ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-08-30T19:03:15Z)

IBM Takes Over AT&T Unit

A leading Information Technology (IT) company, International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM - News ) completed the acquisition of AT&T Inc. 's (NYSE: T - News ) Sterling Commerce unit. As previously announced, in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-30T13:55:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 8:40 pm

Pesky online friends? Firms offer a virtual 'mute.'

Esthela Gonzalez's friends are talking to her, but she's not listening. The chatter is coming at Gonzalez not over a cup of coffee or at Five Guys but on Twitter, through her iPhone. Gonzalez, bored by some of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-30T10:06:23Z)

Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat minicars

Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny Fiat 500. At a meeting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T00:39:41Z)

Gadhafi heading to Italy to mark bilateral pact

Rome. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi plans to travel to Italy this weekend, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries, CNN informs. He is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon at ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-08-28T03:06:25Z)

Dell Outbids HP For 3Par

Dell (DELL) raised its bid for 3Par (PAR) to $1.6 billion, topping Hewlett-Packard's (HPQ) offer in the bidding war for the storage maker. Dell's sweetened offer of $24.30 per share is 30 cents a share ... (Source: All Things Digital 2010-08-26T13:38:43Z)

Pro-Vatican politicians irked by Gadhafi in Rome

Premier Silvio Berlusconi threw a gala evening for his "friend" Moammar Gadhafi Monday, thanking him for strengthened ties between Tripoli and Rome and dismissing as behind the times those criticizing the Libyan leader ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T00:03:54Z)

Fiat about to select dealers for its 500

DETROIT - Fiat is coming back to the United States after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T00:32:32Z)

Pettis GOP files complaint

Aug 30, 2010 (The Sedalia Democrat - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Pettis County Republican Party Chairwoman Carla Young has filed a formal complaint over three issues that arose during ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T02:48:32Z)

Sara Lee Corporation Announces Tender Offer For Any And All Of Its 6 ¼% Notes Due ...

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) announced today commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its 6 ¼% Notes due 2011 (the "6 ¼% Notes"), of which $1.11 billion aggregate principal amount is ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-30T14:31:14Z)

Wages of sin pay off for mutual fund manager

BOSTON -- So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-22T03:49:19Z)

'Friends' bug? Call in Twitter blocker

E sthela Gonzalez's friends are talking to her, but she's not listening. The chatter is coming at Gonzalez not over a cup of coffee, but through her iPhone, on Twitter. Gonzalez, bored by some of her friends ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-30T04:22:47Z)

Vice Fund manager says sin stocks have a lot to offer

So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-29T08:34:30Z)

Analysts on 3PAR (PAR) Buyout: Kaufman Says HP Offer is Steep, Janney Sees Possible Counteroffer ...

Kaufman Bros. - the firm said that while it understands and appreciates the strategic rationale of HP's offer, the new bid still looks "a bit steep." Kaufman warns that the CEO transition will probably continue to weigh ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T19:18:42Z)

AT&T to net $800M through Sterling Commerce sale

AT&T Inc. 's sealed deal to sell its Columbus-based Sterling Commerce Inc. unit will mean a hefty one-time gain in the third quarter, the company told investors. The Dallas-based company in a statement said ... (Source: Columbus Business Journal 2010-08-30T14:38:23Z)

Poll: GOP takes unprecedented lead in midterms

Republicans lead Democrats 51% to 41% on a generic ballot heading into November's midterm election, the largest gap in favor of the GOP in Gallup's 68-year history of tracking the critical political benchmark ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-31T02:27:04Z)

Sara Lee Corporation Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 6 1/4% Notes Due ...

BusinessWire - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) announced today commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its 6 1/4% Notes due 2011 (the "6 1/4% Notes"), of which $1.11 billion aggregate principal ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-30T15:07:01Z)

They tweet, you mute, everyone wins

Esthela Gonzalez's friends are talking to her, but she's not listening. The chatter is coming at Gonzalez not over a cup of coffee but through her iPhone, on Twitter. Gonzalez, bored by some of her friends ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-30T05:55:50Z)

S.C. Johnson bond sale to fund acquisition

S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. of Racine on Wednesday conducted a private bond offering of $550 million that, in part, will finance its acquisition of Sara Lee Corp. 's household insecticides business. Reuters ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-26T16:09:02Z)

AT&T: AT&T Completes Divestiture of Sterling Commerce to IBM

AT&T* today completed its divestiture of Sterling Commerce to IBM (NYSE: IBM | PowerRating ). AT&T, which acquired Sterling Commerce in 2000, received approximately $1.4 billion in cash and expects to record a ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-30T09:01:57Z)

Dell ponders matching Hewlett-Packard bid for 3Par

"We're assessing what our next step will be," Dell spokesman David Frink says. Dell and HP are hot for 3Par's technology because it supplements the complex systems each sells that enable new services to be ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-31T01:51:16Z)

Frog Skin Chemicals Offer Source of New Antibiotics

Scientists say frog skin could become a source of needed antibiotics that can fight viruses, fungus and most importantly, antibiotic resistant infections known as superbugs. One species of frog used in a new study was ... (Source: eMaxHealth.com 2010-08-29T17:45:42Z)

Gadhafi Arrives In Italy To Observe Closer Ties Between Nations

(CNN) -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi arrived in Italy Sunday, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries. He was greeted by Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini. He arrived ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-30T22:38:00Z)

Fund indulges the odds and drinks in the profits from investing in booze, weaponry ...

So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual-fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-30T06:31:38Z)

Chrysler dealers mull whether to sell Fiat minicars

DETROIT | Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-31T03:17:10Z)

'Young Guns' offer GOP blueprint

The GOP's "Young Guns" are long on platitudes and personality but short on policy details in a new book scheduled for publication just weeks before a mid-term election that could propel them into power. Reps. Eric Cantor ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-08-31T02:48:32Z)

IBM Takes Over AT&T Unit

A leading Information Technology (IT) company, International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM - News ) completed the acquisition of AT&T Inc. 's (NYSE: T - News ) Sterling Commerce unit. As previously announced, in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-30T13:55:26Z)

Just call TCU's Dalton a winner: 29 wins most for FBS QBs, 1 shy from passing ...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — TCU quarterback Andy Dalton has earned a catchy, cool nickname. Dalton's next victory will put him alone as the winningest quarterback in Horned Frogs' history. "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh had solely ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-31T01:22:38Z)

Frog skin may provide 'kiss of death' for antibiotic-resistant germs

IMAGE: The skin of certain frogs, including this foothill yellow-legged frog, contains secretions that may lead to new antibiotics to fight infections that shrug off the effects of existing antibiotics. Click here for ... (Source: Genetic Engineering News 2010-08-26T15:26:05Z)

Frog Skin Shows Promise against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Scientists have reported that frog skin contains natural substances that could be the basis for a powerful new genre of antibiotics. In a report at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society ... (Source: Occupational Health Safety 2010-08-30T07:14:35Z)

TCU's Dalton a winner set to pass `Slingin' Sammy'

FORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU quarterback Andy Dalton has earned a catchy, cool nickname. Dalton's next victory will put him alone as the winningest quarterback in Horned Frogs' history. "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh had ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-31T00:32:32Z)

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