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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 1:39 pm

Senate confirms Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON -- The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as the nation's 112th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday in a largely partisan 63-37 vote. Kagan, 50, the U.S. solicitor general, replaces the retired ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-05T20:01:32Z)

C Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT -- Mike Modano wanted to prove there's still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract Thursday. "I think it's going to be a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-05T19:18:35Z)

Mike Modano returns to his roots by agreeing to 1-year deal to center 3rd line for ...

Mike Modano wanted to prove there's still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract Thursday. "I think it's going to be a great fit for ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-05T19:25:44Z)

Consumers to benefit from Intel, FTC deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-05T19:40:03Z)

SOX IN BRIEF: Oz excited to add Sale to bullpen

DETROIT -- The one person maybe more excited than Chris Sale about Sale's promotion from Class AAA Charlotte to the White Sox on Wednesday was Sergio Santos . With the fresh-faced Sale now in the bullpen ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-05T04:59:35Z)

Intel settles with FTC: No threats

Intel Corp., the world's largest computer chipmaker, can't use threats, retaliation or exclusive deals to block customers from buying competitors' products under a settlement of antitrust charges, the Federal Trade ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-05T15:36:40Z)

Google, Verizon Deny Net Neutrality Backroom Deal

Net neutrality proponents have reacted to a rumored deal between Google and Verizon as though the death knell were tolling for Internet freedom. The two companies have said it isn't so in the strongest terms, but they ... (Source: E-Commerce Times 2010-08-05T19:54:22Z)

Red Wings sign Mike Modano to one-year deal

DETROIT (Reuters) - Mike Modano, the highest scoring U.S.-born player ever in the National Hockey League, has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, the team said on Thursday. The team did not ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-05T17:31:12Z)

Andre Johnson/Texans Reach Deal

Houston - The Houston Texans will announce in a Thursday afternoon news conference that they have signed All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson to a new contract. It's expected the deal will make him the highest ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-08-05T15:58:09Z)

Toyota driver convicted in fatality rejects freedom offer

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Toyota driver convicted in a crash that killed three people has rejected a prosecutor's offer to ask a judge to vacate his sentence and set him free. Koua Fong Lee is serving an eight ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

FTC: Intel deal benefits computer buyers

SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect a ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-05T10:57:30Z)

Senate confirms Elena Kagan as Supreme Court justice

WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama's nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-05T20:15:51Z)

Judge to rule on new trial for Minn. Toyota driver

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota man convicted in a deadly 2006 Toyota crash will soon learn whether he gets a new trial. Koua Fong Lee is requesting a new trial in the wake of Toyota Corp.'s issues with sudden ... (Source: KTTC 2010-08-05T20:15:51Z)

Celtics sign 15-time All-Star Shaquille O'Neal

BOSTON—Shaquille O'Neal has changed The Big Three of the Boston Celtics into a Very Big Four. The 7-foot-1, 325-pound center in the twilight of a brilliant career is coming to the Eastern Conference ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-05T20:01:32Z)

Senate Votes To Confirm Kagan As Supreme Court Justice

(RTTNews) - As anticipated, the Senate voted Thursday to confirm Solicitor General Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court Justice, succeeding retired Justice John Paul Stevens. The 63 to 37 vote largely came down along party ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-05T20:15:51Z)

Texans close to a deal with All Pro Johnson

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Texans are close to signing All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson to a new contract. The 29-year-old Johnson has five years left on his current $60 million contract. He wants a new deal that would ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-08-05T18:21:19Z)

Toyota Driver Rejects Plea Deal That Would Spring Him From Minnesota Prison

Koua Fong Lee, the Minnesota man jailed after his 1996 Toyota Camry sped out of control and killed three people, has rejected a plea deal from prosecutors that would allow him to go home a free man today, but ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-05T17:09:44Z)

Shaquille O'Neal signs two-year deal with the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics signed Shaquille O'Neal on Wednesday, adding the 15-time All-Star center to a team needing his size with center Kendrick Perkins recovering from knee surgery that could sideline him until ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-05T11:04:40Z)

Sen. Johnson discusses Supreme Court nominee Kagan

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Sen. Tim Johnson plans to make additional comments Wednesday on the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. The South Dakota Democrat has already announced he supports ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-08-04T09:32:47Z)

Andre Johnson signs new deal with Texans

HOUSTON -- Andre Johnson has signed a new contract to stay with the Houston Texans through the 2016 season. The 29-year-old Johnson had five years left on a deal worth $60 million, but wanted to renegotiate. Texans ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-05T19:25:44Z)

CenturyLink 2Q net income triples on Embarq deal

CenturyLink Inc., the phone company that is buying Qwest, on Wednesday said its profit tripled in the second quarter, and raised its earnings forecast for the rest of the year. CenturyLink Inc., the phone ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-04T15:09:14Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

Qwest buyer CenturyLink's 2nd-quarter net income triples on Embarq deal

MONROE, La. (AP) — CenturyLink Inc., the phone company that is buying Qwest, on Wednesday said its profit tripled in the second quarter, and raised its earnings forecast for the rest of the year. CenturyLink ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-04T15:16:23Z)

Sen. Johnson praises Supreme Court nominee Kagan

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Sen. Tim Johnson says Solicitor General Elena Kagan is intelligent and qualified to be a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. The South Dakota Democrat says he looks forward to voting to confirm Kagan ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-08-04T20:02:43Z)

Google, Verizon to reach net-neutrality deal separate from broader FCC talks

Google and Verizon are closing in on a net-neutrality deal separate from ongoing talks at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which include a broader group of stakeholders. "We've been working with Google for ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Boston Celtics move to sign Shaquille O'Neal

Four-times NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal has signed with the Boston Celtics, the team said on Wednesday. O'Neal was a free agent after one season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and while he is reaching the end of his ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-05T14:25:05Z)

Astros sign first-round pick DeShields

The Houston Astros agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Delino DeShields Jr., the club's 2010 first-round draft pick, on Thursday. Financial details were not announced. "Delino fits perfectly into what we ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

Sale ready for major Sox role

DETROIT - The one person maybe more excited than Chris Sale about Sale's promotion from Triple-A Charlotte to the White Sox on Wednesday was Sergio Santos. With the fresh-faced Sale in the bullpen, Santos no ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-05T08:55:49Z)

Sen. Johnson praises Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan

Sen. Tim Johnson says Solicitor General Elena Kagan is intelligent and qualified to be a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. The South Dakota Democrat says he looks forward to voting to confirm Kagan, the U.S ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-04T20:59:59Z)

Analyst Study on Windstream and CenturyLink -- A Quick Overview in the Domestic ...

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - August 5, 2010) - www.wallstreetequityresearch.com brings investors market knowledge on the aspects moving the domestic telecom services stocks, and offers complete analytical ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-08-05T13:34:59Z)

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