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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 11:40 pm

Social Security fix unlikely anytime soon

WASHINGTON — Prospects are bleak for fixing Social Security's financial problems as the government retirement insurance program celebrates its 75th anniversary this week. Many Democrats adamantly oppose any cut in ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-12T06:10:02Z)

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)

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)

Rhetoric dims hope for Social Security deal

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on Aug. 14, 1935. This year, more than 53 million people receive a total of $700 billion in benefits. Retirement benefits average $1,100 ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-12T05:48:33Z)

Guantanamo jury, unaware of secret term limit, recommends 14 years in prison for al ...

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence Wednesday for an al-Qaida cook, though its decision may be overruled by a plea bargain that will limit the time he spends in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-11T22:24:44Z)

Gitmo Jury To Choose Sentence For Al-Qaida Cook

A Guantanamo jury began deliberations Wednesday to determine a sentence for an al-Qaida cook, though its decision may be overruled by a plea bargain that will limit the time he spends in prison. Ibrahim Ahmed ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-11T20:51:41Z)

Shopping tag team Mall deal rewards smart-phone owners

NEW YORK — The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-08-12T04:01:11Z)

Whitman Co. couple dead in apparent murder-suicide

THORNTON, Wash. – Sheriff's deputies in Whitman County are investigating an apparent murder-suicide near the town of Thornton. Sheriff Brett Myers says a deputy doing a welfare check at the home Wednesday ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-12T01:30:51Z)

GM Ties up $5 Billion Bank Deal, IPO Filing Friday: Sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co has secured a $5 billion credit facility, two people briefed on the bank deal said on Wednesday, marking the return of the top U.S. automaker to the capital markets a ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-12T05:48:33Z)

Texas Rangers step closer to exiting bankruptcy

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers are stepping closer to getting out of federal bankruptcy protection. Just hours after a marathon auction of the team, a hearing began Thursday to go over the team's bankruptcy plan ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-05T15:43:50Z)

Gitmo jury recommends 14 years for al-Qaida cook

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba -- A Guantanamo jury recommended a 14-year sentence Wednesday for an al-Qaida cook, though he could be released much sooner under a plea bargain that will limit the time he ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-11T23:22:00Z)

Zimbabwe gem sale stirs fears of 'blood diamonds'

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human-rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children. It was the first ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-12T04:29:49Z)

Netflix, Epix Deal to Stream Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount Films

Netflix on Tuesday announced a content deal with Epix that will add feature films from Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM to the company's streaming lineup starting Sept. 1. Epix, which launched in October 2009, is a ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-10T15:09:16Z)

UPDATE 4-GM ties up $5 bln bank deal, IPO filing Fri-sources

NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] has secured a $5 billion credit facility, two people briefed on the bank deal said on Wednesday, marking the return of the top U.S. automaker to the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T01:09:23Z)

AP source: 76ers to hire Rod Thorn as team president

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal isn't expected to be announced until Thursday. The person said on Wednesday night that team president Ed Stefanski will stay on as general manager ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-12T05:19:55Z)

AP Source: 76ers to hire Thorn as team pres.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - August 12, 2010 -- A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as their new team president. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal isn't ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-12T04:36:58Z)

Netflix Signs Deal With EPIX To Stream Paramount, MGM, And Lionsgate Movies

The rumored Netflix deal to expand its library of streaming movies is now official. Netflix just announced that it has signed a deal with EPIX to stream "an array of new releases and library titles" from Paramount ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-08-10T14:12:00Z)

GM ties up $5 bln bank deal, IPO filing Fri: sources

By Clare Baldwin and Soyoung Kim NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co has secured a $5 billion credit facility, two people briefed on the bank deal said on Wednesday, marking the return of the top U.S. automaker to the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T04:01:11Z)

Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons

The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon Property Group and technology ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-11T19:11:28Z)

Sale prompts fears of 'blood diamonds'

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe auctioned 900,000 carats of rough gems Wednesday from a diamond field where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and enslaved children. It was the first ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-08-12T01:45:10Z)

Rangers sale clears 2 hurdles, 1 to go

Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and sports lawyer Chuck Greenberg have had a long and difficult struggle to gain ownership of the Texas Rangers. It's almost over. The MLB ownership committee and executive council ... (Source: Lincoln Journal Star 2010-08-12T01:45:10Z)

76ers to hire former Nets' GM as president

PHILADELPHIA - The 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as their new president, according to the Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports and Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia. A deal is expected to be announced today. All three ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-12T05:12:46Z)

Texas Rangers sale clears 2 hurdles, 1 to go

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and sports lawyer Chuck Greenberg have had a long and difficult struggle to gain ownership of the Texas Rangers. It's almost over. The MLB ownership committee and executive ... (Source: NBC 2 2010-08-12T04:51:17Z)

Google teams with DirecTV on ads

The search giant made a deal with satellite TV provider DirecTV (NMS:DTV) to sell commercial ads. Google (NMS:GOOG) will sell both day and primetime ads for Bloomberg, Fox Business, Centric, Fuel, G4, Current, Ovation ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-11T22:17:35Z)

Google In Ad Deal with DirecTV

DirecTV and Google have entered into an ad sales partnership involving Google TV ads, the companies said today. Under the deal, Google will become the sales representative for a broad selection of advertising ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-08-11T14:46:36Z)

Netflix in Deal with EPIX

Under the agreement, Netflix will stream movies online to its subscribers from EPIX's library and new releases from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM, beginning September 1, 2010. Netflix subscribers will be able to see ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-11T18:42:50Z)

RETAIL: Mall deal gives big boost to cell-phone coupons

NEW YORK ---- The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley startup to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers. The partnership between Simon ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-11T20:58:50Z)

Compromise key to Social Security fix

WASHINGTON — Prospects are bleak for fixing Social Security's financial problems as the government retirement insurance program celebrates its 75th anniversary this week. Many Democrats adamantly oppose any ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-12T05:05:36Z)

Google to Sell Ads on DirecTV

Google Inc. on Wednesday announced a deal to sell advertising on cable channels available on DirecTV, in a move that helps the Silicon Valley Internet company further broaden the reach of its ads. The deal is ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-12T04:15:30Z)

Zimbabwe auctions off controversy-plagued gems

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe began selling hundreds of thousands of carats of rough diamonds Wednesday that were mined from an area where human rights groups say soldiers killed 200 people, raped women and ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-08-12T04:58:27Z)

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