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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 11:39 am

Verizon Rolling Out Android 2.2 Update for Motorola Droid

Verizon has begun to rollout the long-awaited Android 2.2 update for the Motorola Droid, albeit with missing functionality such as support for tethering and hotspot creation, as previously reported . The update also ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-08-11T17:16:56Z)

TREASURIES-Bonds climb on Fed's move before 10Y note sale

NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices rose on Wednesday with benchmark yields hovering at 16-month lows, as the Federal Reserve's pending re-entry into the bond market looms in advance of a $ ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-11T14:10:49Z)

Defiant Rick Scott assails suit over sealed testimony, says McCollum abusing power

TALLAHASSEE— Rick Scott, the Republican frontrunner for Florida governor, said Tuesday that a video deposition he gave in a lawsuit over a health care company is none of the public's business. "It's a ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-11T14:53:46Z)

TREASURIES-Bonds climb on Fed's purchase plan, lower stocks

NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices jumped on Wednesday with benchmark yields hovering at 16-month lows, as the Federal Reserve's pending reentry into the bond market loomed and stocks fell ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-11T18:07:02Z)

Jets owner Woody Johnson not optimistic about Darrelle Revis deal

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-10T05:00:49Z)

Canada's Dollar Drops to Two-Week Low on Federal Reserve's Economic View

Canada's dollar fell to a two-week low as commodities and U.S. stock-index futures dropped a day after the Federal Reserve said the recovery in the U.S., the nation's largest source of trade, will be ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-11T17:59:53Z)

Dell Streak Pricing May Determine Its Fate

For the Dell Streak, pricing, more than features, may make or break its sales success. Dell recently announced pricing for the Streak , its Android-running device that will be available for pre-sale Aug. 12 and begin ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-11T16:48:18Z)

Orioles spank Indians in Buck Showalter's first road game as skipper

4th L Scott doubled to deep center, N Markakis scored, T Wigginton to third. 1 1 4th A Jones grounded out to second, T Wigginton scored, L Scott to third. 2 1 4th M Wieters singled to right, L Scott scored. 3 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-11T16:41:08Z)

Dell Streak Provides More Questions than Answers

The Dell Streak will be available for pre-sale beginning tomorrow. The tablet/smartphone hybrid will cost $299.99 with a two-year service contract from AT&T, or $549.99 without. Outfitted with a 5-inch touchscreen, the ... (Source: IT Business Edge 2010-08-11T17:45:34Z)

James set to return to hostile Cleveland on Dec. 2

NEW YORK – LeBron James' homecoming game is set for Dec. 2. The NBA's 2010-11 schedule sends James and the Miami Heat to Cleveland that night for the MVP's first game in Ohio as the visitor. Fans who watched the ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-11T15:51:02Z)

Harangody signs contract with Celtics

The Boston Celtics have signed Luke Harangody, their second-round draft pick. The deal is for two years. Terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8 forward was the 52nd pick in this year's draft. "It's a great feeling to ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-11T09:10:10Z)

Skype: Internet calling service files for IPO of up to $100 million

Aug 09, 2010 (San Jose Mercury News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Skype, the free Internet phone service partly owned by San Jose online auction giant eBay, filed Monday for an ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-11T16:05:21Z)

Rick Scott Refuses to Release Lawsuit Deposition

Businessman Rick Scott, who is battling Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination for governor in Florida, is refusing to release a deposition he gave in regard to a lawsuit alleging ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-08-11T18:07:02Z)

Montenegro offers citizenship for businessmen who invest half a million in tiny ...

PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO — Montenegro will offer citizenship to people who invest more than euro500,000 ($662,650) in the tiny Balkan country, the government said Tuesday. The "economic citizenship program" is designed to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-10T18:44:01Z)

Andy Katz's Daily Word: Notre Dame Fighting Irish look to Scott Martin for help in replacing Luke ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Quick hitters from coaches in Orlando last week: • If Notre Dame reaches the NCAA tournament for a second straight season, it will be because Purdue transfer Scott Martin makes a major ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

Verizon to start pre-sale of Motorola DROID 2 in August

Aug 11, 2010 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola have announced that DROID 2 by Motorola will be available for pre-sale on August 11, 2010. DROID 2 is a device that helps manage work and ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-11T16:48:18Z)

Internet Calling Service Skype Files for IPO

Skype is hoping to raise $100 million in an initial public offering of stock. Skype did not say when its shares would go on sale, or at what price. It expects to list on the Nasdaq under an unspecified symbol. A portion ... (Source: CIO Today 2010-08-11T08:48:42Z)

Verizon Motorola Droid 2 sales begin (update: product walkthrough video)

Is it tomorrow already? Must be because the Droid 2 is now up for sale on Verizon. $199 plus a two-year commitment takes home this Android 2.2 (Froyo) QWERTY slider with 3.7-inch 480x854 WVGA display, 8GB of ... (Source: engadget 2010-08-11T13:49:20Z)

Montenegro lures businessmen with citizenship offer

Montenegro (AP): Montenegro will offer its citizenship to wealthy businessmen who invest more than €500,000 (US$662,650) in the tiny Adriatic country, the government said yesterday. The so-called 'economic ... (Source: Jamaica Gleaner 2010-08-11T06:11:13Z)

Skype files for IPO in U.S.; no details on price, sale date

NEW YORK — Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-11T07:22:48Z)

Alleged thief tries to sell ladder to victim

HILLSBORO, OR -- An Oregon man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a ladder from a man and then called him later to sell him a ladder. Washington County sheriff's deputies say Kevin Gilman faces theft and burglary ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Montenegro offers citizenship

PODGORICA (Montenegro) - MONTENEGRO will offer citizenship to people who invest more than 500,000 euros (S$890,800) in the tiny Balkan country, the government said on Tuesday. The 'economic citizenship program' is ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-08-11T00:13:18Z)

American League Game Summary - Baltimore at Cleveland

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Luke Scott and Felix Pie each hit a three-run homer, as the Baltimore Orioles pounded the Cleveland Indians, 14-8, in the opener of a three-game set at Progressive Field. Scott ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-11T15:15:14Z)

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

CORTLAND, N.Y. Jets owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic that a deal for All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will be done by the beginning of the regular season. The Jets rejected an offer proposed by Revis ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-09T22:12:48Z)

Darrelle Revis, Jets still far apart

T he Jets rejected the latest offer proposed by the agents of All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, and owner Woody Johnson is not optimistic a deal can get done before the regular season. "The answer's no," Johnson ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T05:43:46Z)

Baltimore Orioles (39-74) at Cleveland Indians (47-66), 7:05 p.m.

The Baltimore Orioles hope to continue their resurgence under new manager Buck Showalter this evening, when they continue their three- game series with the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The Orioles ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-11T15:22:24Z)

Dell Streak: Too Little, Too Late

The Dell Streak tablet-smartphone crossover goes on pre-sale today , tackling Apple's iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone devices in one go. The Streak, however, sends mixed messages regarding its size, price, and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-11T15:43:52Z)

Ore. man charged with selling stolen ladders

(AP) — HILLSBORO, Ore. - An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

Hillsboro man charged with selling stolen ladders

HILLSBORO — An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman is facing ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Rick Scott (pause for dramatic effect) buys more ads

TALLAHASSEE — Just when you, the neglected voter, had to be thinking, "I could use some more Rick Scott ," the Republican gubernatorial hopeful has obliged by launching his biggest bout of television ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-11T12:09:08Z)

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