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Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 11:40 pm

Deal reached in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T13:04:04Z)

Deal reached in NY Internet shopping fees case

NEW YORK (AP) — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew ... (Source: Post-Journal 2010-08-19T22:00:56Z)

Soccer-Brazil teenager Neymar snubs Chelsea to stay at Santos

Brazil 's teenage talent Neymar has decided to stay at Santos despite a multi-million euro offer from Premier League champions Chelsea. The 18-year-old forward said on Thursday he had renewed his contract with Santos for ... (Source: Yahoo! Eurosport 2010-08-20T00:45:34Z)

Exclusive: Raekwon Talks Justin Bieber Remix With Kanye West

West and Justin Bieber started talking on Twitter a few days ago about making a remix of the Biebs' "Runaway Love." 'Ye suggested Raekwon get involved, and the next day, the Chef and the Louis Vuitton Don were ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-20T01:35:41Z)

MannKind Announces Entry into Stock Lending Agreement

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD ) today announced that it has entered into a previously announced stock lending agreement pursuant to which it will lend 9,000,000 shares of its common stock to Bank of America, N.A ... (Source: Genetic Engineering News 2010-08-19T18:04:43Z)

MannKind Corporation enters into stock lending agreement with Bank of America

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) today announced that it has entered into a previously announced stock lending agreement pursuant to which it will lend 9,000,000 shares of its common stock to Bank of ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-08-19T12:35:26Z)

Bank of America to pay $2.5 million penalty in Merrill Lynch fee-discount case

Securities industry regulators have levied penalties totaling $2.5 million against Bank of America Corp.'s Merrill Lynch operation for failing to give investors proper fee discounts, officials said this week ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-19T21:10:50Z)

Indian tycoon wants to take Becks to Rovers

LONDON: Indian tycoon Ahsan Ali Syed has made a bid for David Beckham his top priority if he completes his proposed takeover of Premier League club Blackburn Rovers. Syed is talking to Rovers' chiefs about a ... (Source: Himalayan Times 2010-08-20T02:32:57Z)

CVS ends dispute over discount program

HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-08-10T04:03:33Z)

Santos says 18-year-old sensation Neymar staying (...

Brazil striker Neymar has signed a five-year deal to remain with Santos on Thursday, spurring a reported offer to play for Chelsea in the Premier League. The 18-year-old star sidestepped Chelsea's reported initial offer ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-20T01:57:09Z)

Verizon FiOS TV for iPad fuels talk of Apple deals

Verizon provided a surprise to subscribers by previewing an iPad app for FiOS TV . The initial app will provide live, streaming TV to existing FiOS TV subscribers using the same technology that underpins the fiber optic ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

Finra Fines Merrill Lynch $500K; Co To Pay $2 Million In Restitution

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on Tuesday said it fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 for failing to offer discounts for buyers of unit investment trusts. The brokerage giant, a unit of Bank of America Corp. (BAC ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-18T16:18:31Z)

Verizon iPad App: A Closer Look

Verizon's iPad app announcement was an exciting one for TV fans. Finally, live streaming television on the go! But not so fast. The app's restrictions -- including a lack of portability and the cost of service ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

David Beckham to Blackburn: What Can He Really Offer Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers are set to become the latest team in the Premier League to receive new ownership as part of a big money takeover. Indian Ahsan Ali Syed is poised to become the new owner of the Blackburn Rovers—one of ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

MSUM president favors flexibility in face of tough economy

MOORHEAD – Edna Szymanski favors flexibility for Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference members in the face of a tough economy. The Minnesota State Moorhead President said on Wednesday she would support changing ... (Source: Bemidji Pioneer 2010-08-20T05:46:13Z)

Reds offer manager Dusty Baker contract extension

Baker confirmed to reporters that he received the offer but didn't provide specifics. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." He said he'll take some time before ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T07:13:18Z)

Soulja Boy Tell'em Calls Justin Bieber's YouTube Game 'Crazy'

"He told me how he liked my songs and stuff like that," Soulja Boy revealed during "RapFix Live" on Thursday (August 19). "And I was really going off the stuff I saw on YouTube," he told host Sway of the Biebs ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-20T03:15:54Z)

Baker Gets Extension Offer From Reds

The Reds have offered manager Dusty Baker a contract extension. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." Baker wouldn't say whether he had been offered a one-year or multi-year ... (Source: RealGM.com 2010-08-19T19:37:46Z)

WEB FIRST: Governor Rell calls for water conservation across the state

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell is asking residents and businesses to limit their use water as groundwater and stream levels continue to decrease during the prolonged hot and dry weather ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-20T03:37:22Z)

MannKind To Offer 8 Million Shares, Agrees To Share Lending Pact

MannKind Corp. (MNKD) announced Monday that it would offer up to 8 million shares, as the biopharmaceutical company said it would enter into a share- lending agreement with Bank of America Corp. (BAC). Shares of the ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-16T20:52:55Z)

Striker Ivelin Popov of Bulgaria Joins Blackburn Rovers from Litex

Litex Lovech striker Ivelin Popov has agreed to terms to join English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, the Bulgarian champions said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who scored three goals in 15 matches for Bulgaria ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-19T16:10:11Z)

Verizon Eyes iPad For FiOS

Verizon has announced plans to stream FiOS TV service, for subscribers, to a variety of mobile devices, including Apple's iPad. According to Gizmodo , Verizon has demonstrated the technology and will roll it out in the ... (Source: E-Gear 2010-08-19T23:05:21Z)

Reds offer Baker extension

PHOENIX - The Reds have offered manager Dusty Baker a contract extension. "We just got the proposal a few days ago," Baker said. "We're still evaluating it." Baker wouldn't say if it's a one-year or a multi ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T05:54:34Z)

Dealer Dennis Dillon and its marketing company settle a lawsuit with the state of ...

Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company agree to consumer restitution Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company have agreed to pay $130,000 in consumer ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Terry Crews wants Justin Bieber's -- attention

Cast members from "The Expendables" were in New York on Thursday morning to ring the stock market's opening bell, and along the way got cornered for a few questions from MTV News -- among them, which fresh ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-19T22:15:15Z)

St. Cloud State considers cutting football program

ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its football program and other sports as it deals with a budget shortfall. ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its football ... (Source: Bemidji Pioneer 2010-08-19T20:27:53Z)

Conn., CVS in dispute over discount program

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

St. Cloud State considering dropping football

ST. CLOUD (AP) — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its football program and other sports as it deals with a budget shortfall. ST. CLOUD (AP) — St. Cloud State University is considering cutting its ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-08-20T03:44:32Z)

Santos says 18-year-old sensation Neymar staying, will not be transferred to Chelsea

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil striker Neymar has signed a five-year deal to remain with Santos on Thursday, spurring a reported offer to play for Chelsea in the Premier League. The 18-year-old star sidestepped ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-20T01:14:12Z)

Merrill Lynch to pay $2.5M for failure to offer sales charge discounts to customers

WASHINGTON — The industry-sponsored group that oversees stock brokers fined Merrill Lynch $500,000 Wednesday for failing to provide sales charge discounts to eligible customers on certain investments. Merrill Lynch ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-18T17:30:06Z)

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