Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 11:40 pm

Obama to offer new jolt for jobs

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed news Friday of better-than ... Obama spoke after the Labor Department reported that private employers added 67,000 new jobs last month, and both July and June's private ... (Source: Pocono Record 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources for US$3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T20:02:56Z)

Major bummer, dude! Montana teen looking for pot accidentally texts the sheriff

... message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, "Hey Dawg, (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-03T23:16:12Z)

Twelve Tar Heels out for LSU game amid NCAA probe

Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday ... receiver Greg Little and suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin … were declared ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T21:28:50Z)

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean, Trumps Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets: 2010 AFC East Preview

While New England won the division last season, they were taken out in a hurry in their first playoff game. Meanwhile, the New York Jets came from out of nowhere to make a story for themselves, reaching ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-03T17:54:05Z)

Jets Vs. Patriots and Ryan Vs. Belichick: Another Good New York-Boston Sports Rivalry

The New York Jets are a young, hungry team, ready to regularly supplant the New England Patriots from their perch on top of the AFC East. The teams have different styles, and personalities, and it's great ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-02T18:02:25Z)

Angels shut out by Athletics, 8-0

OAKLAND, Calif. - What had the makings of another Oakland Coliseum disaster for Scott Kazmir, who walked two, hit two batters and gave up a run in a 28-pitch first inning Friday night, actually turned out ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-09-04T06:18:32Z)

Dan Maes rejects offer to quit governor's race

DENVER — Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes rejected an offer on Wednesday from former congressman Tom Tancredo for both men to get out of the Colorado governor's race and let the Republican Party pick a ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

FTC Settles Complaint About Fake Video Game Testimonials

Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service . Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantusG. Grant's e-mail address is grant_gross@idg.com. (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T23:18:32Z)

Patriots aim to maintain AFC East dominance

While the Patriots have long been the kings of the AFC East, the Jets undoubtedly won the offseason by assembling one of the most talented rosters in the league. With Jets coach Rex Ryan talking a big game, (Source: NFL 2010-08-29T23:57:55Z)

American League Game Summary - LA Angels of Anaheim at Oakland

Oakland ... Scott Kazmir (8-13) went 5 2/3 frames in the start for Los Angeles, allowing two runs on two hits to fall to 1-8 over his last 10 starts. He walked a season-high six batters and fanned three for the Angels, (Source: WKYC 2010-09-04T05:14:07Z)

Maes is on state ballot

DENVER - Once and for all, Republican Dan Maes said Friday that he is not dropping out of the governor's race. Secretary of State Bernie Buescher helped boost Maes' position after he certified the November ... (Source: Durango Herald 2010-09-04T06:04:13Z)

Obama plans new economic package

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-04T05:42:45Z)

Option Players React as Hewlett-Packard Company Wins Bidding War for 3PAR Inc.

And the winner is... Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)! This morning the bidding war for 3PAR Inc. (PAR) was ended after Dell Inc (DELL) said that it would not counter HPQ's latest offer. This ends three weeks of a ... (Source: Schaeffer's Investment Research 2010-09-02T17:48:06Z)

Giants Unable To Hold Off Billingsley, Dodgers

leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory Friday night ... the result of a fourth-inning error by shortstop Rafael Furcal, who came off the disabled list earlier Friday. Furcal misplayed a leadoff grounder by ... (Source: KPIX 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Dell cedes data-storage maker 3Par to rival Hewlett-Packard

SEATTLE - Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said Thursday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par, or ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-04T00:13:28Z)

Obama planning new aid package

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Accenture, Cisco and Sun Still Face Kickbacks Charges

Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service . Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantusG. Grant's e-mail address is grant_gross@idg.com. (Source: CIO 2010-09-03T15:30:55Z)

12 to 15 Tar Heels to miss LSU game

... Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn, the team's leading receiver Greg Little, starting cornerbacks Kendric Burney and ... our team will be excited to face LSU ." "Moving forward, Dick Baddour, Butch Davis and I ... (Source: Daily Tar Heel 2010-09-03T23:59:09Z)

NATION IN BRIEF: Police release scientist in airport scare

... last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, ''Hey Dawg, (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-09-04T01:39:22Z)

Billingsley the difference in Dodgers' victory

Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal, activated off the disabled list before the game, showed his strained lower back had healed by making a diving stop of Jose Guillen's one-hopper and bouncing up to throw for the force ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-04T06:18:32Z)

Dell cedes 3Par rival to Hewlett-Packard

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said yesterday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-03T20:45:53Z)

Rafael Furcal activated from DL, leading off

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal was activated from the 15-day disabled list before Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium and was immediately ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-04T00:20:38Z)

Drug Deal Gone Bad: Teen Texts Sheriff To Buy Pot

Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can buy right now?" A detective pretending to be ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-03T19:55:46Z)

Oakland snaps 4-game losing streak

OAKLAND — Gio Gonzalez pitched six innings to win a season-best ... and Jack Cust drew a bases-loaded walk from Angels starter Scott Kazmir (8-13) in the first to put the A's ahead. Kazmir lost his third straight ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-09-04T05:42:45Z)

Colo. gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes stays in race, on ballot despite pressure ...

DENVER (AP) — Republican Dan Maes, Democrat John Hickenlooper and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo are officially on the November ballot in the race for Colorado governor. Secretary of State ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-09-03T23:01:53Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

15 Tar Heels out for LSU game amid NCAA probe

... Tar Heels prepared to leave Friday morning for Atlanta. North Carolina had already identified 12 players -- including NFL prospects Marvin Austin, Robert ... Michael McAdoo and receiver Greg Little ineligible ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-03T17:54:05Z)

US FTC settles complaint about fake video game testimonials

Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service . Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantusG. Grant's e-mail address is grant_gross@idg.com. (Source: Australian Techworld 2010-08-27T00:22:57Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 10:40 pm

Burger King sold for $3.26 billion

... Burger King's new ruler could help its empire expand. Burger King Holdings Inc. sealed a deal Thursday to sell itself for $3.26 billion to 3G Capital ... beer maker Anheuser-Busch InBev; Lojas Americanas, (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-03T17:54:05Z)

Samsung Fascinate to Cost $199.99, Part of Upcoming Buy One Get One?

Verizon's going to be pricing the Samsung Fascinate to sell as new leaks show the device will be $199.99. It's not much different from the pricing on other Galaxy S phones (unless you count Sprint's ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-09-03T14:55:07Z)

Hollywood Updates Facebook in Lineup of Fall Movies

... Money Never Sleeps" and the Clint Eastwood-directed "Hereafter" that Hollywood will ... Jeremy Renner. One week later on September 24, Michael Douglas is back as shifty financier Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone's ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-03T13:36:23Z)

Verizon Will Offer Extended Battery for Samsung Fascinate

We know the device is close to launch – it's no secret at this point. More inventory shots have cropped up, though, showing accessories for the device. Outside of the usual collection of chargers ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-09-03T11:34:41Z)

Fall movies get serious

... Money Never Sleeps" and the Clint Eastwood-directed "Hereafter" that Hollywood will ... Jeremy Renner. One week later on September 24, Michael Douglas is back as shifty financier Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone's ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-03T15:16:36Z)

3PAR Determines HP Proposal Is Superior Offer HP's Bid Valued at Approximately $2 Billion

FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/27/10 -- 3PAR® (NYSE: PAR), the leading global provider of utility storage, today announced its board of directors has determined that the unsolicited proposal by Hewlett-Packard ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-28T02:59:15Z)

Companies add 67,000 workers in August; unemployment rate climbs to 9.6 percent

... economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. But the unemployment rate rose because not enough jobs were created to absorb the ... the Labor Department said Friday. Stocks surged after the report's release. (Source: BET 2010-09-03T22:26:06Z)

HP and 3Par Sign Definitive Merger Agreement

... applications. 3Par President and CEO David Scott said in a statement that being part of HP will allow 3Par's products to "truly thrive." HP expects to close the deal by the end of the calendar year. As a result ... (Source: CIO 2010-09-02T23:31:42Z)

Official says foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal

... Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign over his ministry's ... Sign up to receive FOX43 Email Alerts Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he was accused of nepotism when his daughter ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-04T03:55:22Z)

SKorean foreign minister in scandal offers to quit

South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign over his ministry's controversial hiring of his daughter, an official said Saturday. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-04T04:02:32Z)

Unemployment rate climbed to 9.6 percent in August, although private-sector ...

... Labor Department said Friday that the August jobless rate rose to 9.6 percent from 9.5 percent ... the American people are facing yet another bleak jobs report and no clear plan from congressional Democrats to ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-04T03:55:22Z)

VeraSun asking midwest corn farmers for repayment

SIOUX FALLS, S ... take advantage of VeraSun's higher offer. "For us, that's a quite a dent." The Aug. 20 letters were sent to farmers paid by VeraSun in the 90 days before it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... (Source: Jamestown Sun 2010-09-03T13:36:23Z)

South Korean news agency says foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal

... South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign over his ministry's controversial hiring of his daughter. Yonhap news agency reported Saturday that Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-04T03:41:03Z)

Weekend Time Schedule

Louis at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. China vs. Ivory Coast, 9 a.m. Puerto Rico ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-26T14:57:27Z)

Burger King Agrees to $3.3 Billion 3G Capital Offer

Adds history of 3G Capital starting in eighth paragraph.) Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Burger King ... own stakes in Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world's biggest brewer, and Brazilian retailer Lojas Americanas SA. (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T16:50:50Z)

Jobless rate rises even as hiring increases

... economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. But the unemployment rate rose because not enough jobs were created to absorb the ... the Labor Department said Friday. Stocks surged after the report's release. (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-04T02:50:57Z)

Option Players React as Hewlett-Packard Company Wins Bidding War for 3PAR Inc.

And the winner is... Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)! This morning the bidding war for 3PAR Inc. (PAR) was ended after Dell Inc (DELL) said that it would not counter HPQ's latest offer. This ends three weeks of a ... (Source: Schaeffer's Investment Research 2010-09-02T17:48:06Z)

Burger King agrees to buyout from 3G Capital

... Burger King ... Anheuser-Busch InBev, Lojas Americanas, a major non-food and online retailer in Latin America, and America Latina Logistica, the largest railroad and logistics company in Latin America. 3G Capital (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-03T05:00:59Z)

Friday MLB Picks

... LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Francisco Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh ... (Source: The Spread 2010-09-01T23:54:22Z)

HP Continues Battle With Dell Over 3Par, Raises Bid to $27 per Share (HPQ,DELL,PAR)

... its bid for 3Par (NYSE:PAR) to $27 per share in cash. That is up from HP's original offer of $24 and above Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) recently revised bid of $24.30, which was accepted by 3Par's board of directors this ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-26T23:32:51Z)

HP seeks to outbid Dell offer for 3PAR

HP expects the transaction to close by the end of the calendar year," the world's largest computer ... termination of the Dell merger agreement," HP wrote in a letter to 3PAR CEO David Scott. The acquisition bid ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-23T15:22:29Z)

VeraSun asking corn farmers for repayment 


SIOUX FALLS (AP ... to take advantage of VeraSun's higher offer. "For us, that's a quite a dent." The Aug. 20 letters were sent to farmers paid by VeraSun in the 90 days before it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... (Source: Black Hills Pioneer 2010-09-03T15:52:23Z)

NYSE Euronext acquires magazine publisher

NYSE Euronext, a trans-Atlantic stock exchange operator, said Corporate Board Member reaches more than 43,000 corporate board directors and senior corporate executives. Corporate Board Member and NYSE Euronext ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-01T13:53:04Z)

Friday's Sports Scoreboard

7:05 p.m. Washington vs Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta vs Florida, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati vs St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Houston vs Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Colorado vs San Diego, 10:05 p.m. San Francisco vs L.A. Dodgers, (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-03T13:14:54Z)

HP beats Dell in $2.3bn battle for 3Par

... applications. 3Par President and CEO David Scott said in a statement that being part of HP will allow 3Par's products to "truly thrive". HP expects to close the deal by the end of the calendar year. As a result ... (Source: PC Advisor 2010-09-03T07:45:38Z)

VeraSun asking corn farmers for repayment

SIOUX FALLS, S.D ... to take advantage of VeraSun's higher offer. "For us, that's a quite a dent." The Aug. 20 letters were sent to farmers paid by VeraSun in the 90 days before it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-02T18:31:03Z)

Samsung Fascinate and Gem Nearing Launch Day at Verizon

We already knew that Big Red was readying the release of Fascinate , it own version of the popular Galaxy S, but no specific details on the handset's landing were unveiled until now. However, since the two devices ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-03T13:00:35Z)

Dell cedes 3Par rival to Hewlett-Packard

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said yesterday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-03T20:45:53Z)

Dell cedes data-storage maker 3Par to rival Hewlett-Packard

SEATTLE - Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said Thursday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par, or ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-04T00:13:28Z)

Fall movie season to offer some of Hollywood's finest, funniest

Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner co-stars as an accomplice ... Michael Douglas reprises his Oscar-winning stocks shark Gordon Gekko, with Shia LaBeouf as the young hustler learning from the master. (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-02T17:05:09Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 9:40 pm

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean, Trumps Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

'Hey Dawg': Teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot

... message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, "Hey Dawg, (Source: News-Democrat 2010-09-03T16:13:52Z)

Google And AOL Endorse Five-Year Search Deal As Bing Creeps Up

... Google, the far-and-away market leader. Google and AOL have inked a new five-year deal to let Google continue ... another important step in the turnaround of AOL," said Tim Armstrong, AOL's Chairman and Chief ... (Source: ebrandz.com 2010-09-03T13:07:45Z)

Pirates top Nationals, 8-5, despite Danny Espinosa's first career home run

one bright spot to counterbalance Livan Hernandez ... Ronny Cedeno and Garrett Jones bookended a three-hit, one-walk, three-run rally. The Pirates led, 3-1. Hernandez allowed a home run to Ryan Doumit in the fourth, (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

AOL signs new search agreement with Google; deal expands partnership into mobile ...

... Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed ... is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong, who is in the midst of a major ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Perry not budging on debate stance

Rick Perry says he won't debate Bill White unless the Democrat ... but not for the years he was deputy energy secretary or chairman of the Texas Democratic Party in the mid-1990s. He has not directly said why he won ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-03T04:53:50Z)

New AOL search deal with Google includes mobile

... Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed ... is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong, who is in the midst of a major ... (Source: Post-Journal 2010-09-03T17:32:36Z)

Vick makes brief appearance in 1st start since '06

... Eagles to a field goal in two series and Kurt Coleman scored on two fumble returns.Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown pass to former Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter put the Jets (2-2) ahead to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T00:42:06Z)

Avalanche sign rising star Stewart to 2-year deal

... Avalanche ... Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-03T03:06:27Z)

Middle of the order propels Pirates, 8-5

Garrett Jones, Ryan Doumit and Lastings Milledge were their Nos. 3 ... This came against Livan Hernandez (9-10), who entered with a 3.49 ERA. "We did our best to inflate that," Doumit said. Hernandez exited after ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

National League Game Summary - Washington at Pittsburgh

... Garrett Jones ... Ryan Doumit homered among three hits for the Pirates, who had lost five of their last six. Pedro Alvarez drove in two runs, while Jose Tabata and Ronny Cedeno each had two hits in the win. Zach ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-04T02:36:38Z)

Take-Two Soars on Profit, Outlook From 'Red Dead'

... Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., publisher of "Grand Theft Auto" video games, rose 7.3 percent after reporting an unexpected profit and boosting its outlook on sales of the new release "Red Dead ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T20:24:24Z)

Steelers have big QB questions in Ben Roethlisberger's 4-game ban

... Steelers got one clarification Friday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger 's suspension was reduced ... In Thursday night's 19-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers , the dynamic of that opening weekend changed ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-03T23:52:00Z)

Video game maker raises outlook on strength of Red Dead Redemption

Take-Two Interactive Software, publisher of the Grand Theft Auto video games, reported an unexpected third-quarter profit and raised its earnings outlook on sales of its newest release, Red Dead Redemption ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-09-03T17:11:08Z)

Major bummer, dude! Montana teen looking for pot accidentally texts the sheriff

... message last week in search of pot, but instead of contacting the drug dealer, he hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent the message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The text read, "Hey Dawg, (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-03T23:16:12Z)

Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. Rangers

Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. Rangers Login | Register | ... the game and he will start in place of Nick Blackburn. Right-handers Rob Delaney and Alex Burnett were also recalled from Rochester. The Twins used ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-09-03T19:41:27Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

After burning through bullpen, and more, Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs ...

... Twins ... Matt Fox to pitch Friday's series opener against Texas. Fox's contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester before the game and he will start in place of Nick Blackburn . Right-handers Rob Delaney and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T18:51:21Z)

Avalanche sign leading goal scorer Chris Stewart to 2-year deal

... Avalanche ... Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-03T19:48:37Z)

Perry says he'll debate White if he releases taxes

Rick Perry says he won't debate Bill White unless the Democrat ... but not for the years he was deputy energy secretary or chairman of the Texas Democratic Party in the mid-1990s. Both candidates have been invited ... (Source: Weatherford Democrat 2010-09-03T21:00:12Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources for US$3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T20:02:56Z)

Avalanche signs Stewart to two-year deal

The Avalanche has signed restricted free-agent winger Chris Stewart to a two-year deal worth $5.75 million. "We are pleased to have Chris Stewart under contract," Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-03T01:40:33Z)

Video Game Maker Take-Two Reports an Unexpected Profit

Take-Two Interactive Software , publisher of the Grand Theft Auto video games, reported an unexpected third-quarter profit and raised its earnings outlook on sales of its newest release, Red Dead ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-03T02:30:40Z)

Twins pitcher to make MLB debut tonight

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have picked rookie right-hander Matt Fox to pitch today ... the game and he will start in place of Nick Blackburn. Right-handers Rob Delaney and Alex Burnett also were recalled ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-09-03T18:51:21Z)

Preseason is over -- mercifully for Eagles as they lose to Jets

even a couple of fumble return touchdowns by rookie seventh-round pick Kurt Coleman couldn ... Lincoln Financial Field saw the Jets go ahead for good on Mark Brunell's 51-yard pass to Santonio Holmes 43 seconds ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-09-04T03:48:13Z)

Drug Deal Gone Bad: Teen Texts Sheriff To Buy Pot

Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can buy right now?" A detective pretending to be ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-03T19:55:46Z)

Steelers' Leftwich injures left knee, is pulled from Carolina game

PITTSBURGH – Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich , expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, has injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T01:04:46Z)

Governor's race heats up over business deals

Rick Perry and his Democratic challenger accused each other Monday of ... including two recent ethics complaints filed by the Texas Democratic Party over his alleged failure to disclose debts and income on his home ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-08-26T08:23:45Z)

NFL Game Summary - NY Jets at Philadelphia

... Santonio Holmes shortly into the ... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown throw to Santonio Holmes shortly into the fourth quarter put the Jets in front ... Kurt Coleman returned ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-03T03:13:37Z)

NFL reduces suspension for Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger from six games to four

NEW YORK - Ben Roethlisberger ... The Steelers re-signed Byron Leftwich and planned to start him in Roethlisberger's absence. But Leftwich hurt his left knee in Thursday night's exhibition finale against Carolina. (Source: York Daily Record 2010-09-03T15:38:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 8:40 pm

New England Journal of Medicine Study Shows New Molecular TB Test Could Offer ...

... study(1) published in The New England Journal of Medicine ... the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), showed that the Xpert® MTB/RIF test successfully identified 98% of all culture-confirmed TB ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-02T17:05:09Z)

Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate

... TB, researchers said. A report on the researchers' work was published in the Sept. 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine . Further ... of the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics in Geneva, (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-02T20:11:16Z)

Dan Maes rejects offer to quit governor's race

DENVER — Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes rejected an offer on Wednesday from former congressman Tom Tancredo for both men to get out of the Colorado governor's race and let the Republican Party pick a ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

New Rapid TB Test Reduces Time to Diagnosis

... detect tuberculosis (TB ... Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) in Geneva, Switzerland, and colleagues, reported the results of their study online September 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine . (Source: eMaxHealth.com 2010-09-03T14:12:10Z)

Analyst: GM to sell shares Nov. 18

Scott Sweet, the managing partner of IPO Boutique, said GM plans to price the shares Nov. 17 and begin selling them the next day. He said the automaker wants to start a two-week road show to drum up investor interest ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-09-03T09:54:28Z)

Officers planning DUI crackdown for holiday weekend

State officers plan to be out in force this Labor Day weekend looking ... advance are the Levy County Sheriff's Office and Inglis Police Department. The agencies plan to conduct a joint detail with a DUI, (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-03T16:49:39Z)

3D TVs and tablets beckon at Berlin's IFA trade fair

Exhibitors at Europe's largest consumer electronics ... Top manufacturers such as Sony Corp, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics and Panasonic are expected to show off their 3D TVs at IFA, now that the technology has ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-31T16:24:35Z)

HP boosts 3Par offer as Dell bows out

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. offered to buy 3Par Inc. for about $2.3 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war with Dell Inc. for the maker of storage systems and stepping up its rivalry with EMC Corp ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-03T19:34:18Z)

HP Beats Dell In 3Par Bidding War

Dell Inc. bowed out of its bidding war for data storage company 3Par Inc. on Thursday after rival Hewlett-Packard Co. raised its offer to $2.1 billion, or $33 per share. Dell's announcement came just an ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-03T11:13:13Z)

Monkey donut from Dunkin' could set world on fire

And the winner of the "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest is a creation with a "bananas foster ... According to Dunkin', this year's sinker uber chef is Rachel Davis of Sharon, and her recipe was tops from among ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-03T04:25:12Z)

New models could offer treatments for fractures that won't heal

... animal model mimicking a clinical non-union situation and a mathematical model developed for studying normal fracture healing, researchers at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), University of Lihge ... (Source: Webindia 123 2010-09-02T18:31:03Z)

Analyst says GM plans to sell shares publicly on Nov. 18

Scott Sweet, the managing partner of IPO Boutique, said GM plans to price the shares on Nov. 17 and begin selling them the next day. He said the automaker wants to start a two-week a road show to drum up investor ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-03T07:52:47Z)

Computer Model Heals Bone Fractures

they elaborated a mathematical model, that was developed to study the way a normal fracture heals. By using this combination, researchers at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), Edinburgh University (United ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-03T14:55:07Z)

New Dunkin' Donut Makes Customers Go Bananas

... Dunkin' Donuts' "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. "Monkey-See Monkey-Donut," a bananas foster-filled donut ... Created by Rachel Davis of Sharon, Massachusetts, "Monkey-See Monkey-Donut" was chosen from ... (Source: QSR magazine 2010-09-03T14:19:20Z)

Contest win brings sale of doughnut at Dunkin' shops

S haron resident Rachel Davis likely will pop into a few Dunkin' Donuts shops in the next 10 days. Named the winner of the Canton chain's "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest in June, her ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-03T04:10:53Z)

Business briefs: GM will offer shares Nov. 18, IPO expert says

according to The Wall Street Journal. The SEC is investigating the practice called "quote stuffing," in ... another practice known as "sub-penny pricing," where orders are priced in increments smaller than a penny, (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-03T13:43:32Z)

Dell cedes 3Par rival to Hewlett-Packard

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said yesterday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-03T20:45:53Z)

UPDATE 1-SEC probes cancelled trades in flash crash - WSJ

... stuffing," in which unusually large numbers of rapid-fire orders to buy or sell stocks are placed and canceled almost immediately, the Wall Street Journal ... practice called "sub-penny pricing" is used to ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-02T13:59:03Z)

DUI crackdown for holiday weekend

State officers plan to be out in force this Labor Day weekend looking ... advance are the Levy County Sheriff's Office and Inglis Police Department. The agencies plan to conduct a joint detail with a DUI, (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-04T02:08:00Z)

Added patrols planned for Labor Day weekend

... stepping up patrols Labor Day ... and DUI enforcement. The number of Americans traveling this holiday weekend is expected to increase nearly 10 percent from 2009, according to AAA. Wood County Sheriff's Office ... (Source: Marietta Times 2010-09-03T14:05:01Z)

Models Suggest Treatments For Fractures That Won't Heal

... animal model mimicking a clinical non-union situation and a mathematical model developed for studying normal fracture healing, researchers at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), University of Liège ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-03T22:54:44Z)

New Market Research Report: Childrenswear in South Africa

the global market consists of North America, South America, Western Europe ... Russia, and Ukraine. Asia-Pacific comprises Australia, China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. For more information or ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-04T00:49:16Z)

Business Digest, Sept. 3

according to the Wall Street Journal. The SEC is investigating "quote stuffing," where ... reviewing another practice known as "sub-penny pricing," where orders are priced in increments smaller than a penny, (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-03T09:18:41Z)

Colo. gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes stays in race, on ballot despite pressure ...

DENVER (AP) — Republican Dan Maes, Democrat John Hickenlooper and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo are officially on the November ballot in the race for Colorado governor. Secretary of State ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-09-03T23:01:53Z)

Maes, Tancredo to stay in Colorado governors' race; GOP party chief ...

Dan Maes — the embattled Republican candidate for Colorado ... Denver's mayor, "might fluke his way into the governor's office, [but] a Republican controlled legislature will confront his desire to continue ... (Source: Denver Business Journal 2010-09-03T23:52:00Z)

UPDATE 1-Sony Europe upbeat ahead of holiday shopping season

... Sony Corp ( 6758.T ) ( SNE.N ) said it was optimistic about recovery in Europe even if economies there were still struggling to overcome ... Bravia TVs, Blu-ray players and Sony Ericsson mobile phones. (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-01T16:23:24Z)

Outdoor Channel to launch in Asia, Europe

Online coupon provider Groupon can cross two more countries off its global shopping list: Japan and Russia. The Chicago ... improved 32 percent in July when strong sales in Asia and North America drove the firm's ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-08-26T22:21:16Z)

BHI Gets DOJ Nod for Asset Sale

... better-than-expected second quarter results reflected solid contribution from BJ Services' operations and improved performances in North America, Russia and Asia Pacific. However, the results were partially ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-08-26T17:56:25Z)

GM will offer IPO on Nov. 18, analyst says

Scott Sweet, the managing partner of IPO Boutique, said GM plans to price the shares on Nov. 17 and begin selling them the next day. He said the automaker wants to start a two-week a road show to drum up investor ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-09-03T13:43:32Z)

COMPANY VIEW-Impact of Europe's economic woes

SONY ( Symbol : SNE ) "The general ... but conditions in southern Europe such as Spain remain very weak. Spain appears to be most affected market and sales of consumer products such as TVs are very weak. " (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-31T09:36:33Z)

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