Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 11:41 pm

Greens sign deal backing minority Labor government

Greens' leader Bob Brown this morning signed a formal agreement with caretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard, guaranteeing the Greens' support for a minority Labor government over the next three years. While Green ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-09-01T05:17:40Z)

3M to acquire Cogent in multimillion-dollar deal

Pasadena-based biometrics firm Cogent Inc. announced Monday that it had agreed to a $943 million sale to 3M Co., the Minnesota-based conglomerate best known for Post-Its. The deal is expected to net Cogent $ ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-31T05:54:39Z)

Update: Google renews licensing deal with AP for news content

After months of negotiations, Google has renewed the content licensing deal that allows it to publish full-text news articles from the Associated Press on Google sites such as Google News. "We look forward to ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-08-30T21:33:34Z)

Google renews news content licensing deal with AP

Google has renewed the content licensing deal with the Associated Press (AP) to host the publisher's content on Google sites such as Google News. However, details of the agreement extension have not been disclosed yet ... (Source: Computer Business Review 2010-08-31T09:36:33Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for US$1.4B in cash

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

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

GLENDALE, Ariz.— 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 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-31T09:15:05Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

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: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

iPad, Kindle, Nook or Sony? What is the best e-book reader?

It feels as though within the past year, the concept of e-books has finally crested the top of a hill; it can only pick up speed from here. Look at the state of that world. There's a presumption that new books ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-31T19:52:10Z)

Earl, a Category 4 hurricane, on course toward US East Coast after battering ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T11:02:27Z)

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)

Long-lived Dutch might be bad news for insurers

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch are set to live longer -- good news for them but bad news for insurers that are expected to suffer from higher capital requirements and tighter profit margins as a result. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-31T17:43:19Z)

Hockey Capsules: 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: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-31T08:46:27Z)

Exclusive: Developer of 'Ground Zero Mosque' Cuts Short Mideast Tour to Deal With ...

When asked whether he would revise the plans or location of the center, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said that his strategy for dealing with the controversy "is still baking in the kitchen." A State Department ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-31T22:01:01Z)

Hurricane Earl, now Category 4, pounds Caribbean islands, aims at U.S. coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T16:24:35Z)

Hurricane Earl threatens the Eastern Coast after hitting Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early this morning after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds that ... (Source: Daily Item 2010-08-31T12:28:21Z)

How Does The Mosque Play In Forest Hills? Check The Applause-Meter »

Mayor Bloomberg was inevitably asked about the mosque controversy at his open-mic forum with the Forest Hills Community & Civic Association tonight, and judging by the applause for both the question and ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-01T02:11:33Z)

UPDATE 4-Aegon calms share issue fears after EU deal

AMSTERDAM, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Dutch insurer Aegon ( AEGN.AS ) allayed investor fears of a large share issue to repay state aid after saying on Tuesday it had negotiated a deal for approval of the support with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-22T23:59:04Z)

Google Renews Licensing Deal with AP for News Content

IDG News Service — After months of negotiations, Google has renewed the content licensing deal that allows it to publish full-text news articles from the Associated Press on Google sites such as Google News ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-30T19:53:21Z)

Kindle 3 is smaller, but a big deal e-reader

Kindle 2 versus Kindle 3. The Kindle 3's screen (foreground) is much more comfortable to read than the Kindle 2, thanks to its higher-contrast screen. But the smaller size makes it a little less comfortable to hold. The ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-27T02:24:39Z)

Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 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 ... (Source: KGMI 2010-09-01T04:27:34Z)

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)

Australia Greens to announce deal with ruling Labor

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's Greens party said on Wednesday it would announce an agreement with the ruling Labor party, amid negotiations to provide support to form a minority government. Party leader Bob ... (Source: Reuters Canada 2010-08-31T23:41:14Z)

3M to Buy Cogent

3M Co., which makes products ranging from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms, and films for LCD TV screens, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $943 million. Cogent ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Big shareholder of Cogent opposes buyout terms

The third-largest shareholder of Cogent Inc. says it will "vigorously oppose" the Pasadena tech company's agreement to sell itself to conglomerate 3M Co., saying the bid price significantly undervalues ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-01T05:17:40Z)

Greens sign deal to back Australian Labor to form minority gov't

CANBERRA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- New Australian Greens Member of Parliament Adam Bandt on Wednesday formally sided with Labor Party in the hopes of forming a minority government. In what was a widely expected move, Bandt ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-01T00:59:59Z)

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Unit

Intel Corp. is buying German chipmaker Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions Business (WLS) for $1.4 billion, in a deal that marks Intel's second major acquisition in the past two weeks. The move is ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Mosque Controversy a 'Teachable Moment' on Shariah

As I looked out at the thousands of people assembled near ground zero on Sunday to oppose the construction of a megamosque there, I was reminded of Winston Churchill's famous line that enspirited Britain at ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-08-25T14:01:22Z)

Kindle or Nook? Here's a comparison

There's a titanic battle brewing in the e-reader market. The Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook are leaving competitors in the dust this summer and are locked in a war that has dropped prices by more than ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-28T19:34:15Z)

Insurer Aegon strikes deal to repay state aid

AMSTERDAM (AP) - Insurer Aegon NV said Tuesday it has reached a deal with European Union regulators on repaying euro2 billion ($2.56 billion) in support it received from the Dutch government at the height of the 2008 ... (Source: WKRN 2010-08-17T09:03:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 10:40 pm

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 2010-08-31T06:08:58Z)

Category 4 Hurricane Earl Could Trigger Evacuations Along East Coast

RALEIGH, N.C. | A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-01T03:58:56Z)

Category 4 Hurricane Earl will likely bring rough surf and high rip currents to ...

Is it safe? Area residents planning to head to the Shore for Labor Day weekend are pondering that question as Hurricane Earl heads up the East Coast, passing the Jersey coast by early Friday, weather experts ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

Hurricane Earl barreling north

Although Hurricane Earl's path is still uncertain, emergency officials across Eastern Connecticut on Tuesday were making plans in the event the storm affects the region. The storm track, as of Tuesday night, shows Earl ... (Source: Norwich Bulletin 2010-09-01T04:06:05Z)

Hurricane Earl gets attention on East Coast

The Federal Emergency Management Agency warned people along the Eastern Seaboard to prepare for possible evacuations, and islanders in the Turks and Caicos hunkered down in their homes Tuesday as the Category ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-01T05:10:31Z)

Rip currents keep NJ bathers close to shore

Powerful swells and rip currents whipped up by Hurricane Danielle are keeping bathers close to shore at New Jersey beaches.And forecasters say things could get worse later in the week as a second hurricane, Earl, churns ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T20:14:50Z)

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 the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-26T21:24:00Z)

Hurricane Earl, now Category 4, pounds Caribbean islands, aims at U.S. coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T16:24:35Z)

Hurricane Earl, now Category 4, may be headed to New England (photo)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-09-01T05:10:31Z)

David Letterman returning to Ball State to talk Twitter

Ball State University announced Monday that Letterman, the longtime Late Show host and 1969 Ball State graduate, will host a discussion with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone in an event set for Sept. 17 in Emens ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-08-31T07:20:33Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

New Orleans to Remember Hurricane Katrina with Richard Misrach Exhibition

1949. Untitled (New Orleans and the Gulf Coast), 2005. Inkjet print, ed. #3/5, printed 2010. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of the artist. © Richard Misrach. NEW ORLEANS, LA.- In honor of the fifth anniversary ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-08-23T02:36:33Z)

Fiat eyes 3 Maryland markets for new car

Automaker Fiat SpA said this week it identified Baltimore, Frederick and Montgomery County as areas where it sees demand for its 500 model when it goes on sale later this year. Fiat, which runs Chrysler Group ... (Source: Maryland Daily Record 2010-09-01T00:24:11Z)

Sanofi-Aventis Bids $18.5 Billion Genzyme

French pharmaceutical group Sanofi-Aventis unveiled on August 29 an $18.5 billion offer for U.S. biotechnology firm Genzyme, hinting it may launch a hostile bid. The non-binding cash offer of $69 per share in the company ... (Source: Industry Week 2010-08-30T12:29:33Z)

Genzyme Board Rejects Sanofi Bid

The board of directors at Genzyme has unanimously rejected an $18.5 billion takeover offer from French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis, Genzyme said on August 30. A letter to Sanofi management, signed by Genzyme ... (Source: Industry Week 2010-08-30T13:33:58Z)

Hurricane Earl expected to bring rough seas to Shore area for holiday

OCEAN CITY — So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season. On beaches along the Jersey shore, rip currents and strong swells associated with Hurricane Danielle meant another day of swimming ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-31T13:32:47Z)

Hewlett-Packard makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., offering 33 percent more than what rival Dell Inc. agreed to pay for the company just a week earlier. The tussle ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-24T00:19:21Z)

Idaho Supreme Court will do speedy review of big rig appeal

BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Supreme Court has granted a request to speed the appeal of a judge's decision to halt four oversized shipments of oil equipment along a scenic, curvy highway across northern Idaho. The justices ... (Source: Missoulian 2010-08-31T02:41:23Z)

Hurricane Earl barrels toward US

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-01T04:06:05Z)

Letterman to host talk with Twitter co-founder

MUNCIE — "Late Show" host David Letterman plans to return to his alma mater in September. Letterman will visit Ball State University in Muncie to lead a conversation with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-31T13:25:37Z)

Hurricane Earl pounds Turks and Caicos; Conn. to monitor storm as East Coast braces ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal officials urged U.S. residents to prepare for possible evacuations and islanders in the Turks and Caicos hunkered down in their homes Tuesday as powerful Hurricane Earl howled ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-09-01T05:10:31Z)

Hurricane Earl could dampen plans for holiday weekend

Southern New Hampshire businesspeople have a wary eye on Hurricane Earl, whose arrival might coincide with summer's last hurrah — Labor Day weekend. "Storms can be a real game changer," said Andy Mack Jr., owner of ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-09-01T04:20:24Z)

Idaho Transportation Department appeals to state Supreme Court ruling on U.S. 12 ...

BOISE - The Idaho Transportation Department is appealing an Aug. 24 district court ruling that revoked permits for ConocoPhillips to transport oversized loads on U.S. 12. The appeal was filed with the Idaho Supreme Court ... (Source: Idaho State Journal 2010-08-31T16:03:06Z)

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)

Idaho roads agency appeals wide-loads ruling; ConocoPhillips also fighting judge's ...

BOISE, IDAHO — The Idaho Supreme Court has granted a request to speed the appeal of a judge's decision to halt four oversized shipments of oil equipment along a scenic, curvy highway across northern Idaho. The justices ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-31T12:21:12Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

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)

Hurricane Earl to have little impact on region

CHARLESTON - The Mid-Ohio Valley and most of West Virginia are not expected to be impacted by Hurricane Earl this week as the storm moves up the East Coast. John Victory, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service ... (Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel 2010-09-01T04:34:43Z)

David Letterman to host talk with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone

M UNCIE, Ind. — 'Late Show' host David Letterman plans to return to his alma mater in September. Letterman will visit Ball State University in Muncie to lead a conversation with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-31T08:39:17Z)

Genzyme CEO Will Look for a Higher Offer

Genzyme Chief Executive Henri Termeer said Tuesday that French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis SA will have to raise its $18.5 billion bid if it hopes to have a discussion on a sale of the biotechnology firm. "The ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-01T01:42:56Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 9:41 pm

Samsung Galaxy S Android Phones Available for a Penny: Smartphones Are the New Normal

Here'a very impressive Android smartphone sales statistic from Fortune. Samsung: 1 million Galaxy S smartphones in 45 days in the US These 1 million phones are the combined sales of Samsung's phone on the AT&T and T ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-08-31T07:49:11Z)

N.C. coast under hurricane watch for Earl

North Carolina officials late Tuesday announced the first evacuation would be Ocracoke Island beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday. Tourists would be ordered to leave the barrier island accessible only by ferries ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

Oil prices drop as economy still looks shaky

The economic news was a little better on Tuesday but not enough to keep oil prices from dropping again. Benchmark crude for October delivery lost $1.12 at $73.58 a barrel in midday trading on the New York Mercantile ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T19:23:32Z)

Oil creeps above $72 after big fall on weak demand

Oil prices rose slightly to above $72 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a steep drop the previous day amid evidence that U.S. crude supplies remain high and demand weak. Benchmark crude for October delivery was up 34 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-01T04:06:05Z)

Samsung Vibrant Android Phone sells for only 1 Cent on Amazon

Yesterday T-Mobile offered the Samsung Vibrant Android Phone for $99.99, which was considered to be a great deal. Now Amazon is offering the Samsug Vibrant for only $0.01 . You basically get the Vibrant for free if you ... (Source: I4U 2010-08-19T12:13:57Z)

Get Your Vibrant for $0.01 from Amazon!

We are going to let the above image do most of the talking, but long story short, if you are looking to open a new account with T-Mobile, this is the deal for you. Right now at amazon.com, you can sign up ... (Source: AndroidGuys 2010-08-19T19:37:46Z)

3M to buy Cogent for about $933 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology company 3M Co. said it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million. Cogent, based in Pasadena, Calif., develops automated systems that read finger and palm ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-30T23:42:25Z)

Car buyers won't see deals like 'Clunkers' for a long time as leaner automakers guard ...

Last update: August 31, 2010 - 1:50 PM Deseret News in UT cutting newsroom by nearly half FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine Commerce Department finds that China unfairly subsidized $514M in aluminum ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T18:54:54Z)

Riptides limit shore swimmers

OCEAN CITY — So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season. On beaches along the Jersey shore, rip currents and strong swells associated with Hurricane Danielle meant another day of swimming ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-31T07:06:14Z)

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Unit

Intel Corp. is buying German chipmaker Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions Business (WLS) for $1.4 billion, in a deal that marks Intel's second major acquisition in the past two weeks. The move is ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

White Sox nearing deal with Dodgers for Manny Ramirez

The White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on a deal to send Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to the South Side in exchange for minor league prospects. The deal appeared to be close Wednesday when ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-25T20:49:24Z)

Hurricane Earl, a Category 4 storm, approaches the United States coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T11:59:43Z)

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)

Hurricane Danielle, other storms stirring up dangerous surf at Shore

Hurricane Danielle is swirling far out over the Atlantic Ocean, but the Category 2 storm still is expected to bring dangerous rip currents to the Jersey Shore. "We are only allowing people into the water up to ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-29T08:27:21Z)

3M to Buy Cogent Systems for $943 Million

3M said Monday that it had agreed to buy Cogent , a maker of biometric recognition systems, for $10.50 a share in a deal worth $943 million. Cogent makes systems that allow governments and businesses to ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Oil hovers below $74 in Asia amid growth uncertainty, hurricane risks in Gulf of Mexico

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Oil prices hovered below $74 a barrel Monday in Asia as uncertainty about the global economy's prospects outweighed possible production disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico due to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T08:20:09Z)

Category 4 Hurricane Earl will likely bring rough surf and high rip currents to ...

Hurricane Earl comes on the heels of Hurricane Danielle, which skirted off the coast this weekend, producing rough surf and rip currents, keeping lifeguards busy pulling out distressed swimmers. Kristin Kline ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

Hurricane Earl - A slight shift and we could be in trouble

RALEIGH, N.C. - A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

3M to Buy Cogent

3M Co., which makes products ranging from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms, and films for LCD TV screens, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $943 million. Cogent ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Car deals depleted this year

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-01T03:58:56Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

Hurricane Earl remains a powerful Category 4 storm

Hurricane Earl , a potent Category 4 storm, continues packing maximum sustained winds of 135 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 10 a.m. Hurricane Earl was centered about 205 miles east of ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-31T15:34:28Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for US$1.4B in cash

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

New Orleans archbishop: time to 'bury' Hurricane Katrina

On the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating run through New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond has urged the city's resident to commend the storm's victims to God's mercy and move on. "On Saturday ... (Source: Catholic Culture 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

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: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Hurricane Earl prompts FEMA to warn Eastern Seaboard residents to prepare for ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach ... (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

The End of End-of-Summer Auto Deals?

Washington DC August 31, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that for years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. However, MSNBC ... (Source: The Auto Chanel 2010-08-31T20:20:48Z)

Hurricane Earl Path and Storm Updated to Category Four Winds and is now Heading ...

(Best Syndication News) - Hurricane Earl has reached a category four level with winds at 135 MPH. The National Hurricane center has tracked the path of Hurricane Earl to be heading toward North Carolina. A ... (Source: Best Syndication 2010-08-31T17:50:29Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 8:41 pm

NETGEAR® Introduces World's Fastest Home Networking Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide networking leader, today announced the fastest powerline networking adapters currently available - the NETGEAR Powerline AV ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-31T12:28:21Z)

Barack Obama ends the war in Iraq. 'Now it's time to turn the page'

Washington. US president delivers on key election promise and thanks troops for 'job well done' – but cautions against triumphalism. Barack Obama formally brought an end to US combat operations in Iraq last night ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-01T02:04:24Z)

HSBC in talks to buy majority stake in South Africa's Nedbank from Old Mutual for $6.8B

LONDON (AP) — British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group Ltd. of South Africa in a deal worth as much as $6.8 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-23T07:58:40Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Hurricane Earl could force US evacuations ahead of Labor Day

7:29 P.M. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last ... (Source: News-Press 2010-08-31T23:34:05Z)

HSBC in talks for $6.8 bln majority stake in Nedbank

Old Mutual said the discussions center on the sale of a 70 percent stake in Nedbank, South Africa's fourth-largest banking group in terms of total assets. Shares in Old Mutual were up 4.9 percent at 126.9 pence in ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-23T23:07:46Z)

Hurricane Watch Issued for N.C. as Earl Nears

(CBS) A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: KTVA 2010-08-31T22:15:20Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for US$1.4B in cash

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

JURADO HEADING FOR SCHALKE

Schalke have agreed a fee with Atletico Madrid for Jose Manuel Jurado. Atletico confirmed following Monday night's 4-0 win over Sporting Gijon that they had agreed to sell the playmaker. No details of the deal were ... (Source: Football365.com 2010-08-31T07:56:20Z)

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)

NETGEAR(R) Introduces World's Fastest Home Networking Solutions

NETGEAR(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide networking leader, today announced the fastest powerline networking adapters currently available - the NETGEAR Powerline AV 500 family. The company also announced the NETGEAR ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-08-31T12:42:40Z)

New Orleans archbishop: time to 'bury' Hurricane Katrina

On the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating run through New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond has urged the city's resident to commend the storm's victims to God's mercy and move on. "On Saturday ... (Source: Catholic Culture 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

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: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Barack Obama address to nation details future of US in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) - Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It's time to turn the page." Now, he said ... (Source: KSDK 2010-09-01T01:57:15Z)

Jurado leaves Atletico for Schalke in 4-year deal

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid midfielder Jose Manual Jurado has joined Bundesliga club Schalke after agreeing to a four-year deal. The Spanish club made the announcement shortly after the 24-year-old Jurado scored the ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-31T08:32:08Z)

President Barack Obama: End of Iraq combat effort, 'no victory lap'

WASHINGTON — Closing a divisive chapter of American history, President Barack Obama marked the end of the nation's combat mission in Iraq on Tuesday without declaring victory, winding down the U.S. role in a war he ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-01T01:35:46Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

3M to buy Cogent for about $933 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology company 3M Co. said it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million. Cogent, based in Pasadena, Calif., develops automated systems that read finger and palm ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-30T23:42:25Z)

3M to Buy Cogent Systems for $943 Million

3M said Monday that it had agreed to buy Cogent , a maker of biometric recognition systems, for $10.50 a share in a deal worth $943 million. Cogent makes systems that allow governments and businesses to ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Hurricane Earl barrels toward US

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-31T22:43:58Z)

3M to Buy Cogent

3M Co., which makes products ranging from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms, and films for LCD TV screens, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $943 million. Cogent ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Venezuela's Chavez Meets With Castro Brothers In Havana

CARACAS -(Dow Jones)- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez held a five-hour meeting Wednesday in Havana with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, before also sitting down briefly with his brother and current Cuban President Raul ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-26T12:48:36Z)

Opposition challenges Hugo Chavez's clout among Venezuela's poor

CARACAS, Venezuela -- It looked like politics as usual: Stalin Gonzalez, an opposition candidate for Venezuela's parliament, was handing out fliers, joking with vegetable vendors and throwing his arms around ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-30T12:08:04Z)

HSBC eyes $6.8B majority stake in Nedbank

LONDON (AP) - British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group Ltd. of South Africa in a deal worth as much as $6.8 ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2010-08-23T18:07:07Z)

White Sox nearing deal with Dodgers for Manny Ramirez

The White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on a deal to send Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to the South Side in exchange for minor league prospects. The deal appeared to be close Wednesday when ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-25T20:49:24Z)

Intel-McAfee Deal Bets on Building Security Into Hardware

Intel is paying $48 in cash for each McAfee share. McAfee stock jumped 57% after the deal was announced Thursday, to $47.01, at 4 p.m. on the New York Stock Exchange. Intel's shares fell 3.5% to $18.90, off 69 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-20T00:24:06Z)

Editorial: Venezuela deadlier than Iraq, Caracas than Baghdad

Here's a gruesome distinction: Under Hugo Chavez, Caracas is more dangerous than Baghdad and, although their populations are approximately the same size, Venezuela is more dangerous than Iraq. And it's not even close. In ... (Source: ScrippsNews 2010-08-24T01:45:15Z)

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Unit

Intel Corp. is buying German chipmaker Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions Business (WLS) for $1.4 billion, in a deal that marks Intel's second major acquisition in the past two weeks. The move is ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Atletico Madrid announce sale of Jurado to Schalke

Madrid - Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo confirmed early Tuesday that midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado was to be sold to Bundesliga club Schalke 04. Speaking after Atletico's 4-0 thrashing of Sporting ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T23:20:57Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

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