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Deals of the Hour / August 20, 2010, 2:40 pm

RIM Looks to Buy Mobile Ad Network

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is looking to buy mobile advertising network Millennial Media to bolster its wireless offerings, in a move to match recent acquisitions by rivals Google and Apple. People familiar with ... (Source: Mobiledia 2010-08-20T03:23:03Z)

Mets convert Francisco Rodriguez deal

Buster Olney covers Manny Ramirez's future and the Mets' options with Francisco Rodriguez. Rodriguez underwent surgery Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan to repair a torn ligament in his ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

Tropicana, Atlantic City casino dealers reach tentative deal on first-ever union ...

Dealers at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort were voting Thursday on whether to accept a tentative labor deal. If they do, it would be the first union contract ever for casino dealers in Atlantic ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-19T17:36:05Z)

Moon May Be Shrinking, But Very, Very Slowly

WASHINGTON—The moon may be shrinking. Not to worry though, lovers and crooners, it won't be disappearing any time soon. New research indicates cracks in the moon's crust that have formed as the interior has ... (Source: US News and World Report 2010-08-20T15:04:34Z)

Tropicana AC and dealers reach tentative deal

A tentative deal has been reached for the first union contract ever for Atlantic City casino dealers.The United Auto Workers and Tropicana Casino and Resort reached the deal Wednesday, a company spokesman told The Press ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T16:24:30Z)

Is the Verizon iPad streaming TV app useless?

Verizon recently revealed details on its new iPad app that will allow streaming TV shows via FIOS set top box. The app is a neat idea but will it be useful as there are a few barriers to overcome? It seems ... (Source: TECH.BLORGE.com 2010-08-20T19:58:03Z)

Marriage Stress Test, Problems and Relationships

Marriage stress test study on marital problems and relationships. Marriage stress test, problems and relationships. Marriage problems can often add stress to relationships, but a new test reveals some ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-08-19T23:26:50Z)

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

NEW YORK: 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 US automaker to the capital markets a year after it emerged from ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-12T06:17:11Z)

Intel buys into software market with $7.68 billion deal

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In a move that greatly accelerates its surge into the software market, chip-manufacturing giant Intel announced Thursday that it has agreed to buy security-software maker McAfee for $7.68 billion, the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-20T17:13:25Z)

Intel Snaps Up McAfee

Santa Clara, Calif. - Intel announced this morning it is buying Internet security software maker McAfee for $7.7 billion. The deal has received approval of both company's boards and is expected to close after it receives ... (Source: Twice 2010-08-19T14:58:36Z)

Chelsea close in on Neymar deal

Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has hit out at Chelsea's conduct in their pursuit of his club's star striker and has reportedly rejected the West London's opening bid of £20million for the 18-year-old ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-15T18:16:37Z)

A year after bankruptcy, GM plans public offering

DETROIT -- Thirteen months ago, General Motors was fighting for its life in bankruptcy court. Now, the automaker is laying the groundwork to sell stock to the public once again with the eventual goal of ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-20T10:39:43Z)

Brazil teen sensation Neymar staying with his club, not going to Europe yet

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil striker Neymar is staying with Santos and away from the big-spending European clubs for the time being. The 18-year-old, considered one of the best young players Brazil has produced in years ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-20T12:41:24Z)

GM files for landmark public share offering

US auto giant General Motors on Wednesday took the first step to selling shares to the public, seeking to free itself from government control after pulling back from the abyss of bankruptcy. Filing for what ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-18T21:54:58Z)

Marriage is good for your health: Study

London: A new study says being wedded or in a long-term relationship improves the ability to deal with stress. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that when people in a relationship are put under ... (Source: NDTV 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

A year after bankruptcy, GM plans stock sale

DETROIT -- Thirteen months ago, General Motors was fighting for its life in bankruptcy court. Now, the automaker is laying groundwork to sell stock to the public once again with the eventual goal of ridding ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-20T14:35:56Z)

GM takes first step toward stock sale

DETROIT (AP) — Thirteen months ago, General Motors was fighting for its life in bankruptcy court. Now, the automaker is laying the groundwork to sell stock to the public once again with the eventual goal of ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-19T19:01:59Z)

Verizon to Launch iPad Live TV App

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ - News ) plans to launch a software application for mobile devices that will enable the FiOS TV customers to watch live television shows and movies on Apple Inc. 's (AAPL ) iPad. FiOS TV ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-20T15:11:44Z)

'Relationships good for your health'

London: Marriage is good for your health, as a new study says being wedded or in a long-term relationship improves the ability to deal with stress. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that when people in a ... (Source: Zee News 2010-08-19T18:26:11Z)

GM files for landmark IPO

US auto giant General Motors on Wednesday took the first step to selling shares to the public, seeking to free itself from government control after pulling back from the abyss of bankruptcy. Filing for what ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-18T21:04:51Z)

Moon shrinkage? No big deal

WASHINGTON -- The moon may be shrinking. Not to worry though, lovers and crooners, it won't be disappearing any time soon. New research indicates cracks in the moon's crust that have formed as the interior has ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-20T19:07:57Z)

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)

Tropicana, Atlantic City casino dealers approve deal on first-ever union contract

Dealers at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort on Thursday approved the first union-bargained contract ever for casino dealers in the gambling mecca. The deal bargained by United Auto Workers ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-08-20T11:29:49Z)

The Incredible Shrinking Moon

(Aug. 20) -- Simply stated, the moon is shrinking. According to a recent scientific study, including images taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter , or the LRO, the lunar surface has revealed a series of geologic ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-20T17:27:44Z)

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)

Union at odds with Mets

NEW YORK – The players' union has filed a grievance against the New York Mets and the commissioner's office, protesting how the team has handled Francisco Rodriguez after he was injured in a fight at Citi Field ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-19T17:50:24Z)

Report: RIM balks at deal for Millennial Media

Aug 20, 2010 (The Baltimore Sun - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Millennial Media, the Canton-based mobile advertising firm, was reportedly in talks to be acquired by Research in Motion ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-20T18:39:19Z)

Intel's McAfee purchase signals changing times in tech

Aug 20, 2010 (The Oregonian - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Smartphones, tablet computers and online TVs are blurring the lines in the tech industry, and Intel is rethinking what it ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-20T18:32:09Z)

Millennial Media and BlackBerry maker reportedly in deal talks

Baltimore's Millennial Media, one of the biggest players in the still-growing field of mobile advertising, has reportedly been in discussions to sell itself to Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

Players Union challenges over Mets' K-Rod

NEW YORK (AP) — The players' union filed a grievance against the New York Mets and the commissioner's office on Wednesday, protesting how the team has handled Francisco Rodriguez since he was injured in ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-08-19T12:06:48Z)

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