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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 10:39 am

Intel agrees to marketing restrictions in FTC deal

The settlement announced Wednesday between Intel and its most formidable antitrust accuser, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, could greatly benefit consumers and will likely put enormous pressure on the Santa ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-06T09:23:15Z)

Companies hire at slow pace for 3rd straight month

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-06T12:29:22Z)

Reported Verizon-Google Deal Means FCC Must Act to Set Public Interest Policy

WASHINGTON – Reports today indicate that a deal between Verizon and Google on Internet traffic management is forthcoming, and could be announced as early as Monday. According to Bloomberg News, the companies ... (Source: Free Press 2010-08-04T21:57:15Z)

NFL notebook: Texans lock up Johnson

Andre Johnson got the deal he wanted and says he's committed to playing for the Houston Texans for his entire career. The All-Pro receiver signed a two-year extension on Thursday that will keep him in ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-06T17:08:33Z)

Beatles, iTunes Deal Still At Impasse: Yoko Ono

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Don't hold your breath waiting for Beatles songs to go on sale at iTunes or other online retailers, Yoko Ono said on Thursday. The Fab Four have long resisted the allure of digital ... (Source: Wired News 2010-08-06T16:47:04Z)

Beatles and iTunes deal still at impasse: Yoko Ono

LOS ANGELES — Don't hold your breath waiting for Beatles songs to go on sale at iTunes or other online retailers, Yoko Ono said on Thursday. The Fab Four have long resisted the allure of digital downloads ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-06T16:11:17Z)

Two recent cases highlight rising pattern of Internet harassment

CHICAGO (MCT) — A Chicago man accused of posting a fake Craigslist ad that said his sister was giving away all her possessions is facing misdemeanor charges after bargain-hunters descended on the woman's ... (Source: Newton Daily News 2010-08-06T16:18:26Z)

Prosecutors paying attention to online harassment

A Chicago man accused of posting a fake Craigslist ad that said his sister was giving away all her possessions is facing misdemeanor charges after bargain-hunters descended on the woman's Joliet home looking to cart away ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-06T03:18:11Z)

Beatles, iTunes Deal Still At Impasse

Don't hold your breath waiting for Beatles songs to go on sale at iTunes or other online retailers, says Yoko Ono. The Fab Four have long resisted the allure of digital downloads, instead selling millions of old ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-06T10:49:09Z)

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement

The antitrust settlement between Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission requires that Intel change its business in several key ways: — Intel can't cut deals with computer makers in which they're promised benefits ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T20:38:30Z)

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)

GM chief expects good demand for company stock

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-06T09:30:25Z)

Bargain shopping is summer's pastime

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T07:14:24Z)

Red Wings to introduce Mike Modano on Friday; he'll likely wear No. 90

He and the Wings have agreed to a one-year deal, believed to be worth around $1.25 million. He's being brought in to center the third line, between wingers Jiri Hudler and Dan Cleary. Modano, 40, will add ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-03T18:02:13Z)

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:42:00Z)

Fake ad sends scavengers to Joliet woman's home

CHICAGO — A Chicago man is accused of taking family bickering too far by allegedly posting a fake Craigslist ad that said his sister was giving away all her belongings. Police say the ad triggered a rush of bargain ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-08-06T16:18:26Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Johnson signs new deal with Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson got the deal he wanted and says he's committed to playing for the Houston Texans for his entire career. The All-Pro receiver signed a two-year extension on Thursday that will ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-05T22:10:23Z)

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)

FTC Settles Charges of Anticompetitive Conduct Against Intel

The Federal Trade Commission approved a settlement with Intel Corp. that resolves charges the company illegally stifled competition in the market for computer chips. Intel has agreed to provisions that will open the door ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-06T07:21:34Z)

Jobs data likely to show tepid growth

WASHINGTON — Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to remain cautious with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T11:17:47Z)

GM to end 2010 with 4,500 dealers, more than planned

Traverse City -- General Motors Co. will end the year with a dealer network of 4,500 -- about 400 more than the company envisioned in bankruptcy, the automaker said Thursday. GM said it has concluded the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-06T09:30:25Z)

Buffalo Bills Agree on Deal with First Round Pick C.J. Spiller

C.J. Spiller has ended his hold out with the Buffalo Bills and is finally signed, sealed, and delivered. Spiller agreed to a five-year deal worth $25 million with the maximum value of $37.5 million based on incentives. $ ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T16:54:14Z)

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

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Modano wanted to prove there is still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms with the star forward on a one-year contract. "I was ... (Source: Mining Journal 2010-08-06T13:48:07Z)

Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK (AP): A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-06T09:16:06Z)

Person familiar with contract talks tells AP that Spiller reaches deal with Buffalo ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. A person familiar with running back C.J. Spiller's contract talks with the Buffalo Bills tells The Associated Press that the first-round draft pick has reached an agreement on a five-year deal ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

APNewsBreak: Group Won't Enrich Hicks, Gillett

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-06T12:43:41Z)

NHL: 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: Deseret News 2010-08-05T21:48:54Z)

GM exec expects good demand for public offering

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-06T07:21:34Z)

AP: RB C.J. Spiller reaches deal with Buffalo Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller has reached an agreement on a five-year deal potentially worth $37 million with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, The Associated Press has learned. The running ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T16:39:55Z)

Texans make Andre Johnson highest-paid receiver in NFL

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: KENS 5 2010-08-05T23:43:26Z)

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