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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 4:39 am

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T21:36:58Z)

'Twilight,' 'Vampire Diaries' dominate Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-10T06:26:43Z)

Verizon, Google offer vision of Net's future

SAN FRANCISCO - Google and Verizon on Monday introduced a proposal for how Internet service should be regulated -- and they were immediately criticized by groups that favor keeping the network as open as ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-10T02:09:01Z)

Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino sign theater naming rights deal

PRESS RELEASE: "Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino Announce Naming Agreement for New York's Broadway Theatre - 'Foxwoods Theatre'" NEW YORK, NY (BUSINESS WIRE) August 9, 2010 - Foxwoods Resort Casino ... (Source: Ticket News 2010-08-09T14:27:30Z)

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)

Nabors (NBR) Acquires Superior Well Services (SWSI) In $900M Deal

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR ), the largest land-rig contractor in the world, said Monday that it has agreed to acquire smaller oilfield services company Superior Well Services Inc. (NASDAQ: SWSI ) for about $900 ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-09T12:47:17Z)

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)

Live Nation signs deal to rename Broadway's former Hilton Theatre as Foxwoods Theatre

NEW YORK (AP) — Concert promoter and ticket-seller Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has granted Foxwoods Resort Casino exclusive rights to rename the former Hilton Theatre on Broadway in New York City's Times ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T17:04:59Z)

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)

Symantec completes purchase of VeriSign's Web-authentication business

Symantec, the Mountain View maker of security and data-storage software, said Monday that it completed its $1.28 billion purchase of VeriSign's Web-authentication business. The acquisition, announced in May ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-10T10:37:15Z)

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

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 plans to profit ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Crabs provide evidence oil tainting Gulf food web

BARATARIA, La. (AP) — To assess how heavy a blow the BP oil spill has dealt the Gulf of Mexico, researchers are closely watching a staple of the seafood industry and primary indicator of the ecosystem's ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T09:32:50Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-10T10:37:15Z)

Story, photos: Teen Choice Awards dominated by vampire craze

Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice fantasy movie and villain, while "The Vampire Diaries ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-10T10:37:15Z)

Nabors To Acquire Superior Well Services

LONDON -- Nabors Industries has agreed to buy Superior Well Services Inc. for $22.12 a share in cash, the two companies said Monday. The transaction is valued at $900 million, the pair said. The offer price ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-09T11:28:33Z)

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis not any closer to signing

It appears All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon. The New York Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by his agents, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-10T04:32:11Z)

The Law Office of Joseph Klein Investigates the Board of Superior Well Services, Inc ...

The Law Office of Joseph Klein is investigating the proposed acquisition of Superior Well Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWSI). On August 9, 2010, Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) and Superior Well announced that they have ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-10T05:43:46Z)

Iran says asylum-seeking lawyer is a swindler

Berlin - The Iranian lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei, who defended a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran and applied for asylum in Norway, is a swindler, state media reported Tuesday. Official news agency quoted Iran's ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-10T07:23:59Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis prepares to catch the ball during NFL football minicamp in Florham Park, N.J. Revis is holding out from training camp, locked ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

Foxwoods, Live Nation announce NY theater deal

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 former Hilton Theater - now Foxwoods Theater ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-10T04:03:33Z)

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)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis getting deal by Week 1

It appears Darrelle Revis won't be joining his teammates anytime soon. The New York Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the All-Pro cornerback's agents, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal can get ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T23:02:54Z)

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)

Bodyguard testifies about $1M People photo deal

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 testified Monday in Los ... (Source: Daily Comet 2010-08-10T01:18:54Z)

Symantec closes $1.28 billion acquisition of VeriSign unit

DULLES, VA. — 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 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-10T04:32:11Z)

Crabs Offer Evidence of Oil Tainting Gulf Food Web

Marine biologists routinely gather shellfish for study. Since the spill began, many of the crab larvae collected have had the distinctive orange oil droplets. Researchers are investigating whether the splotches also ... (Source: Sci-Tech Today 2010-08-10T07:09:40Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Crabs provide proof oil tainting food web

BARATARIA — To assess how heavy a blow the BP oil spill has dealt the Gulf of Mexico, researchers are closely watching a staple of the seafood industry and primary indicator of the ecosystem's health: the ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-08-10T08:35:34Z)

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)

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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