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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 1:40 am

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

Online abuse target of deal with Topix

Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and attorneys general from 33 other states have reached an agreement with a major online site, Topix.com , to improve consumer protections and eliminate a $19.99 fee to ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-10T07:23:59Z)

AstraZeneca inks $198M deal to settle US lawsuits alleging antipsychotic drug caused ...

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Defense in Anna Nicole Smith case tries to weaken credibility of model's bodyguard

LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

NBA AM: Is It Time To Move Tayshaun Prince?

McGrady and The Pistons?: The Detroit Pistons have been holding some serious talks with free agent Tracy McGrady and could be closing in on a one-year deal worth the NBA minimum worth roughly $1.35 million ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-08-09T12:40:08Z)

Pistons interested in Tracy McGrady

The Pistons are seriously discussing the possibility of signing free-agent swingman Tracy McGrady. An earlier report that the team had already signed the one-time superstar to a one-year deal for the veteran ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-08T03:44:27Z)

Pistons still interested in Tracy McGrady, but no offer yet

The Pistons' interest in free-agent swingman Tracy McGrady is real, but he hasn't been offered a contract. If the Pistons are to offer McGrady a deal, it would be the veterans' minimum ($1.2 million ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-09T20:54:03Z)

Foxwoods inks naming rights deal for Broadway theater

T he Hilton Theatre on Broadway's historic 42nd Street in New York's Times Square has been renamed the Foxwoods Theatre. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Live Nation have reached a multi-year agreement that gives Foxwoods ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

Retirees get discounts to attend college

CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old Dallas retiree has taken dozens of classes at his local community ... (Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

Verizon, Google draft Internet policy

WASHINGTON — Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic flowing over their regular broadband lines ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

AstraZeneca to settle suits for $198m

LONDON — AstraZeneca PLC said yesterday that it has reached agreements to pay $198 million to settle a little more than half of the US lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

Foxwoods, Live Nation announce NY theater deal

Foxwoods Resort Casino has opened on Broadway. The eastern Connecticut casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Indians, announced a deal Monday with music company Live Nation that gives Foxwoods the naming rights to the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:18:16Z)

Deal reached on BP's $20B fund

BP has finished negotiations with DoJ regarding the $20B claims fund. Reuters Close The Justice Department said Monday that negotiations with BP to create a $20 billion claims fund for Gulf Coast residents have finished ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-08-09T15:31:56Z)

Google-Verizon Web plan criticised

SAN FRANCISCO: Google and Verizon have introduced a proposal for how Internet service should be regulated — and were immediately criticized by groups that favor keeping the network as open as possible ... (Source: Times of India 2010-08-10T06:12:24Z)

BP well could be permanently sealed by end of week

(CNN) -- The disaster of epic proportions in the Gulf of Mexico still is on track to be resolved at the end of this week, according to the federal point man in the region. A relief well is expected to start ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-10T07:52:37Z)

A look at college deals for retirees, seniors

Discounted, or even free, tuition is available for senior citizen and retirees. Nearly six decades after graduating from college, Pete Shannon still can't get enough of lectures and homework assignments. The 78-year-old ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T14:31:04Z)

Defense Tries To Discredit Smith Bodyguard

LOS ANGELES - Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T03:42:04Z)

Retirees can head back to school with discounts

From continuing education and enrichment classes to graduate school, many of America's retirees are pursuing their interests at the college level. It's a trend that is likely to grow as seniors' ranks swell with baby ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T01:04:36Z)

Kansas, 33 States Reach Deal With Topix.com

Topeka (WIBW) - Attorney General Steve Six joined 33 states to stop a "pay to police" policy by a website that hosts message boards. Topix.com was charging $19.99 to expedite review of abusive or inappropriate posts. The ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-09T20:46:54Z)

Bodyguard testifies about $1M People photo deal

LOS ANGELES—A key prosecution witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial says he discussed a scheme to sell pictures of Smith's newborn baby for $1 million. Smith's bodyguard Maurice Brighthaupt ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

Quick Takes: 'Survivor' turns pro

—Associated Press Casino in deal on Broadway Foxwoods Resort Casino has opened on Broadway. The eastern Connecticut casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Indians, announced a deal Monday with music company Live ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-10T07:45:27Z)

Google, Verizon to reach net-neutrality deal separate from broader FCC talks

Google and Verizon are closing in on a net-neutrality deal separate from ongoing talks at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which include a broader group of stakeholders. "We've been working with Google for ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Topix.com agrees to stop fees for stopping abusive posts

An Internet message board that charged a fee to people who flagged inappropriate content agreed Monday, under pressure from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and others, to eliminate the charge and improve its efforts ... (Source: TheDay 2010-08-10T07:59:46Z)

Google, Verizon to reach net neutrality deal

Google and Verizon are closing in on a net neutrality deal separate from ongoing talks at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which include a broader group of stakeholders. "We've been working with Google for ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-05T02:50:44Z)

Symantec closes $1.28B acquisition of VeriSign security unit

Symantec Corp. has completed its acquisition of VeriSign 's identity and authentication business, a deal that included a majority stake in VeriSign Japan. Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) and VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-08-09T18:30:53Z)

Net Neutrality Brawl: FCC Is Not Happy with Google and Verizon

"Any outcome, any deal that doesn't preserve the freedom and openness of the Internet for consumers and entrepreneurs will be unacceptable," FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski told reporters Thursday. His remarks ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-06T16:18:26Z)

BP pays 3.0 billion dollars into oil spill fund

BP said Monday it had made its initial deposit of 3.0 billion dollars into a 20-billion-dollar US-managed fund to compensate victims of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Pelicans sit on oil boom to that is protecting ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-10T07:31:08Z)

VeriSign's Sale of Authentication Services Business to Symantec Closes

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced today the completion of the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) for approximately $1.28 billion in cash subject to adjustments related to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit

Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday. The deal was first announced on May ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

AstraZeneca to Pay $198 Million to Settle Seroquel Suits

AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and other harm ... (Source: Law.com 2010-08-10T02:30:29Z)

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