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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 8:39 am

Tyler Seguin, Bruins agree on a deal

The Boston Bruins and 18-year-old Tyler Seguin, the second overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft, have agreed to an entry-level contract, the Bruins announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not released ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T20:03:54Z)

Can the Boston Celtics' Chemistry Eclipse the Miami Heat's Talent?

The Boston Celtics have almost been dismissed as contenders to the Eastern Conference throne in the wake of Miami's historic free agency coup, but it's not a wise decision to discount the experienced Celtics. LeBron ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T11:26:08Z)

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)

North Carolina landlord spray paints 'deadbeat tenants' on home

WBTV reports that landlord Vanessa McCants spray painted the words "deadbeat tenants" on a Charlotte house she rents to Shanae Jackson. McCants says she hasn't been paid the $1,300 monthly rent for two months ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-05T15:08:02Z)

Public Appears Wary of Police Deal

OMAHA (KPTM) -- For the second time in as many days, the City of Omaha explains the details of a tentative new police contract to a skeptical crowd. Roughly 100 people showed up Tuesday night at Westside High School for ... (Source: KPTM 2010-08-05T02:43:35Z)

Shaquille O'Neal Signs Two-Year Deal With NBA's Boston Celtics, ESPN Says

The Boston Celtics and Shaquille O'Neal agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum $2.8 million, ESPN reported , citing people familiar with the situation. O'Neal, 38, will enter his ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T14:33:26Z)

Bruins sign F Tyler Seguin, 2nd pick in 2010 draft

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Tyler Seguin, the second player taken in this year's NHL draft. Financial terms of the three-year, entry-level announced on Tuesday deal were not released, but it was reportedly in ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-03T21:51:17Z)

Best Buy partners with mobile startup shopkick to offer rewards

Best Buy Co. Inc. has partnered with a California startup that allows consumers to receive retail rewards when they walk into a store. Richfield-based Best Buy said it's testing the system, developed by Palo Alto, Calif ... (Source: Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal 2010-08-03T20:18:13Z)

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 2010-08-05T08:41:30Z)

Chinese government targets Liverpool deal

A takeover bid financed by the Chinese government is reported to be the preferred bidder in the race to buy Liverpool. Chairman Martin Broughton is hoping to complete a sale of the club before the end of the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-05T07:22:45Z)

Aid bill contains $655m for Mass.

WASHINGTON — Massachusetts stands to receive $655 million in federal Medicaid and education money under an aid package that narrowly cleared a key congressional hurdle yesterday despite opposition from the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-05T13:06:21Z)

Score Loyalty Points for Walking in a Store

Stores generally do not know that a customer has visited until the customer buys something on the way out. A start-up, Shopkick , is betting that stores would also like to know when shoppers enter and reward them for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-04T11:34:29Z)

Fed-up Landlord Hits Tenants In Paint On Home

Charlotte, NC -- A North Carolina landlord fed up with tenants who refuse to pay their rent painted her criticism on the garage for all to see. WBTV reports that landlord Vanessa McCants spray painted the words "deadbeat ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-05T15:08:02Z)

Google, Verizon in talks on net neutrality deal?

Google and Verizon are reportedly in talks over how to manage network traffic, an agreement that could influence how U.S. regulators view network neutrality, according to a report in Thursday's Wall Street Journal ... (Source: Network World Fusion 2010-08-05T11:33:18Z)

FTC: Computer buyers benefit from Intel 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 a sudden ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-05T12:44:52Z)

Wednesday A.M. Report

UnitedHealth's Ingenix buying Executive Health Resources: Ingenix, a health-information unit of UnitedHealth Group, announced today that it will acquire Executive Health Resources. Based in Newtown Square, Pa ... (Source: Minnpost.com 2010-08-04T15:30:42Z)

Advocates: Deal prolongs housing crisis for NYers

NEW YORK -- Buckling floors. Collapsing ceilings. Leaking pipes. In buildings around the country where landlords found themselves owing more than their properties were worth - the mistakes of the housing ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Heat to open NBA season against Celtics

New York -- The NBA will open its season with a battle of Big Threes, then offer up the new-look Miami Heat against Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. The Heat will ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-05T07:58:33Z)

Melrose candidates weigh in on new education standards

A decision made last month by state education officials, and fully endorsed by Gov. Deval Patrick, to adopt a new set of federal curriculum guidelines for Massachusetts students will take weeks to begin playing out in ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-08-05T09:38:46Z)

Taxpayers Weigh in on Budget

Thursday night, Omahans get the chance to sound off on the proposed 2011 budget. It balances the $33.5 million deficit, with a spending increase of $11 million. Mayor Jim Suttle is asking taxpayers are asked to ... (Source: WOWT 2010-07-22T21:44:02Z)

Bruins sign top draft pick

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Bruins have signed forward Tyler Seguin, the second player taken in this year's NHL draft. Financial terms of the three-year, entry-level announced on Tuesday deal were not released ... (Source: Sentinel & Enterprise 2010-08-04T10:37:13Z)

Google, Verizon to reach net neutrality deal

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 2010-08-05T02:50:44Z)

I.B.M.'s Strategy in Electronic Health Records

I.B.M. has been quietly saying for months that it planned to enter the market for electronic health records, a business being primed with hefty government subsidies. The only question has been how Big Blue, a ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-05T15:36:40Z)

Officials hear more complaints

Second verse, same as the first. Omaha city officials held a public forum Wednesday on the proposed police contract, and many taxpayers questioned the accuracy of the city's financial projections and complained about the ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-05T10:43:11Z)

Liverpool Sale May Be Done This Month, Montreal-Based Broker Diamond Says

The broker for Yahya Kirdi's bid to buy 18-time English soccer champion Liverpool said the Syrian businessman and his investment group want to agree on a deal before the Reds open their Premier League ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-05T11:18:59Z)

Senate deal could send funding for Mass. schools, health care

BOSTON — Local public schools could see an influx of federal aid after the U.S. Senate yesterday broke a Republican filibuster that could help send $655 million back to Massachusetts in health-care and ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-05T14:39:24Z)

Report: Google, Verizon in Talks Over Net Neutrality Deal

IDG News Service — Google and Verizon are reportedly in talks over how to manage network traffic, an agreement that could influence how U.S. regulators view network neutrality, according to a report in ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-05T11:47:36Z)

Canadian group claims to be close to buying Liverpool; Hong Kong's Huang also mulls ...

In this image dated November 10, 2009, issued by GameDay, showing owners of Liverpool soccer club George Gillett, left, and Tom Hicks, right, with Middle East financial representative Yahya Kirdi, during an NHL game in ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-05T15:00:53Z)

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