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Mountain View-based Sun Microsystems Inc. said it has acquired Encore Computer Corp.’s storage business for $185 million in a move that would expand its product line. . . . Rancho Cucamonga-based Pacer Technology, maker of Super Glue, said it has acquired California Chemical Specialties Inc., a producer of sculptured acrylic nail liquids and related products for the nail-care industry. Terms were undisclosed. . . . El Segundo-based Mattel Inc. Chief Executive Jill Barad will join the board of directors of Richmond-based Pixar Animation Studios. Mattel is currently creating toys and other merchandise for the upcoming Pixar/Walt Disney Co. animated film “A Bug’s Life.” . . . Los Angeles-based Beachport Entertainment Corp. said its wholly owned subsidiary, On Ice Inc., has acquired the 40% minority interest of Nutcracker on Ice from Magicworks Entertainment Inc., giving On Ice Inc. 100% ownership of the production. Under the terms of the agreement, Magicworks will receive 5% of the net profit from the show for the next three years.