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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 12:40 am

Coach K: Consultant Isiah bad deal

Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski disagrees with the concept of Isiah Thomas holding a dual role of FIU coach and Knicks consultant. The NBA likely will rule today on whether to void Thomas' new consulting contract. "I ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-11T07:08:29Z)

Saudi to test giant clock in Mecca during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported Tuesday. The four-faced clock tower will top ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

NHL eyeing rich deals for cap violations

New York-- The NHL said Tuesday it is examining several "front-loaded" long-term player contracts in the wake of an arbitrator's ruling this week. Arbitrator Richard Bloch ruled Monday in favor of the NHL's power to void ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-11T02:43:37Z)

Bruins: NHL eyes Marc Savard's deal

I t appears as though arbitrator Richard Bloch's ruling in favor of the NHL rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk's mammoth free agent contract with the New Jersey Devils could have some far reaching effects, and the tremors ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-11T04:52:28Z)

Comcast spending multimillions to fight for NBCU merger

Analyst Craig Moffett of Sanford C. Bernstein has a name for it - "NBC purgatory." Six months into the regulatory review of its proposed deal for NBC Universal Inc., Comcast Corp. is spending tens of millions ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-11T07:01:19Z)

Skype Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - Skype S.A., a global technology leader that enables real-time communications over the Internet, today announced that it has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-09T13:44:33Z)

Saudi to test giant clock under construction in Mecca during Muslim month of fasting

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported Tuesday ... (Source: Canada East 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

BP relief well ready 'this week,' Obama praises progress

This still image from a live BP video feed shows a robotic arm following completion of cementing operations as part of the static kill procedure in the Gulf of Mexico. BP's relief well Monday was days away from ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-11T03:33:44Z)

Dodgers pound Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Podsednik, left, collides with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz to score on a single by Dodgers' James Loney in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-11T05:21:06Z)

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 2010-08-11T03:33:44Z)

Dodgers outslug Phillies 15-9

The Dodgers had 18 hits, eight against starter Kyle Kendrick (7-5), who lasted only 3 1-3 innings. The top four hitters in the batting order - Scott Podsednik, Ryan Theriot, Ethier and James Loney - had 11 hits and ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T03:33:44Z)

Citations offer new details about deputies' arrests

New information detailed in federal court citations issued to two off-duty Washington County sheriff's deputies caught drinking and having sex in the woods indicates the two were not alone. A third person, a man ... (Source: Johnson City Press 2010-08-08T03:44:27Z)

Thomas' Knicks reunion under scrutiny

NEW YORK -- Mike D'Antoni sounds OK with it. Mike Krzyzewski wouldn't do it. Isiah Thomas' return to the New York Knicks as a consultant while still coaching a college team has raised plenty of questions ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Tolliver signs

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially signed 6-foot-8 free-agent forward Anthony Tolliver to a deal reportedly worth $4.8 million over two years. Tolliver, 25, averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 44 games ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Dodgers bombard Phillies with 18-hit outburst

PHILADELPHIA - Andre Ethier had four hits, scored four runs and reached base six times, and Casey Blake and Jay Gibbons hit home runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 15-9 battering of the Philadelphia ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-08-11T04:16:41Z)

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)

Top coaches uncomfortable with Isiah Thomas-Knicks deal

N EW YORK — Two prominent college basketball coaches said Tuesday that they are uncomfortable with the consulting deal struck by Florida International University coach Isiah Thomas and the Knicks. "I am good ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-11T07:01:19Z)

Devils try to re-work deal

Lou Lamoriello would do it again – and he's trying to. The Devils' general manager said Tuesday that he does not regret signing Ilya Kovalchuk to the 17-year, $102 million contract that the NHL rejected and arbitrator ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-11T05:56:54Z)

Saudi to test giant clock during Ramada

Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The four-faced clock will be part of a massive skyscraper that when completed ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-08-11T03:26:34Z)

Diverse Group Applauds Comcast/NBCU

A couple dozen African American and Hispanic members of the House have added their voices to those calling for government approval of the Comcast/NBCU deal. Comcast provided copies of letters to FCC Chairman Julius ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-08-04T18:29:39Z)

FCC Ends Closed-Door Talks on Net Neutrality After Rumored Google, Verizon Deal

The latest rumor about Google and Verizon apparently having secret talks which would enable the ISP to provide preferential access to certain types of traffic managed to cause quite a stir. While the talks ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-08-06T09:51:53Z)

Keeping Kids Safe

Children love going for rides in cars and trucks, but they also may not fully understand how to stay safe around vehicles. Federal statistics show motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in ... (Source: Driving Today 2010-08-11T07:22:48Z)

Understanding the Importance of Net Neutrality: FCC Ruling, Google & Verizon Deal ...

Net Neutrality is supposed to uphold the non-discrimination of users on the Internet, right? Then why did Comcast, a national cable and Internet giant, restrict their customers' access-and get away with it ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-11T04:52:28Z)

Skype Files to offer IPO

[Skype announces that it has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a proposed IPO. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined ... (Source: MobileTechNews 2010-08-09T15:10:27Z)

Skype Registers for Initial Public Offering, Looking to Raise $100 Million

Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated will be the joint global coordinators as well as joint book-running managers for the offering. BofA Merrill Lynch ... (Source: Black Web 2.0 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

FCC should back off Web regulation plan

Last week, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission showed his true colors when he said it was "unacceptable" for Internet service providers to offer an Internet fast lane for those customers ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-11T02:57:56Z)

Done deal: Minnesota Timberwolves finalize Anthony Tolliver signing

The Timberwolves completed negotiations Monday with free agent Anthony Tolliver , signing the 6-foot-8 forward to a reported two-year deal worth $4.8 million. Tolliver, 25, averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

What Minnesota Timberwolves' Interest in Anthony Tolliver Means

Several reports have linked the Minnesota Timberwolves with a move for Anthony Tolliver, who is currently out of contract with the Golden State Warriors. Reading between the lines, regardless of whether or not this deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T04:08:15Z)

Deputies cited for drinking, public nudity not alone

JOHNSON CITY - New information detailed in federal court citations issued to two off-duty Washington County sheriff's deputies caught drinking and having sex in the woods indicates the two were not alone. A ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Citations reveal details of deputy charges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Federal court citations issued to two off-duty Washington County sheriff's deputies reveal details of their recent suspensions for public nudity and public intoxication. The Johnson City Press ... (Source: WTVF 2010-08-09T13:15:55Z)

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