Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 11:40 am

NFL: Seattle agrees to terms with Russell Okung

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung, the last first-round pick to sign. The team confirmed the deal on Friday morning, but terms were not ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-06T17:51:30Z)

Running back C.J. Spiller reaches deal with 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 ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-06T17:08:33Z)

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)

Lakers agree to two-year, $4.6 million deal with Shannon Brown

Shannon Brown is returning to the Lakers, turning down more lucrative offers for a shot at a third straight NBA championship. Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T05:48:31Z)

Judge Blocks FDNY Hiring, Says Test Invalid

The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a federal judge ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-08-06T14:45:23Z)

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)

City Vows to Appeal FDNY Discrimination Ruling

The city vowed to appeal a ruling that has halted the hiring of rookie firefighters amid test-discrimination claims, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show this morning. Bloomberg says the judge ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-08-06T13:26:38Z)

49 Applicants Win i3 Grants

The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that 49 districts, schools, and nonprofits beat out more than 1,600 other applicants in the competition for $650 million in grants from the Investing in ... (Source: Education Week 2010-08-05T02:07:47Z)

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)

Police: Fake ad sends scavengers to woman's home

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 hunters to the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T16:39:55Z)

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)

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)

Education Department Deals Out Big Awards

Teach for America, the nonprofit group that recruits elite college students to teach in public schools, and the KIPP Foundation, which runs a nationwide network of charter schools, were big winners in a $650 million ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-06T06:02:49Z)

Brown set to sign with Lakers

Agent Mark Bartelstein told The Los Angeles Times that Shannon Brown will sign a two-year deal to remain with the Lakers. "Obviously, the process took a while, but Shannon wanted to be here and they wanted ... (Source: WEEI 2010-08-06T13:48:07Z)

Apple Eyes Acquisition of Chinese Software Firm HandSeeing

Apple ( AAPL ) is reportedly in talks to acquire China-based online game and social-networking developer HandSeeing Information Technology , according to a Reuters report . If finalized, the deal would mark the U.S ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-06T18:12:58Z)

Shannon Brown to sign two-year deal with Lakers

Lakers free agent guard Shannon Brown has agreed to a two-year contract worth about $4.6 million to stay with the team, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday. "Obviously, the process took a while, but Shannon wanted ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-08-06T05:05:34Z)

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 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Brooklyn Judge Deals Another Blow to FDNY Practices

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

Apple in talks to buy China's Handseeing

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Apple Inc is in talks to buy Chinese software maker Handseeing, an executive at the Chinese company said on Friday, a deal that would mark the iPhone maker's first acquisition in the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T09:59:03Z)

Grants for Education Are Awarded

Teach for America and the KIPP Foundation, which runs a nationwide network of charter schools , each won $50 million in a $650 million federal grant competition known as Investing in Innovation, the Department ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-05T03:26:32Z)

Apple (AAPL) Looking At Chinese Acquisition

According to a report from Reuters on Friday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is in talks to acquire Chinese software maker Handseeing, which would mark the tech-giant's first purchase in China. Handseeing vice president ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-06T16:39:55Z)

AP Source: Seattle agrees to $58M deal with Okung

A person with knowledge of the deal says sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung has agreed to a six-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth more than $29 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $58 million. The ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-06T17:44:20Z)

Andre Johnson signs new deal with Texans through 2016

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: USA Today 2010-08-06T04:15:27Z)

Spiller, Buffalo Bills reach contract deal

BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Running back C.J. Spiller, No. 2 on the all-time NCAA list for all-purpose yards, has agreed to contract terms with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo made Spiller, who played college ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Police: Fake ad sends scavengers to woman's home

(AP) 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 ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-06T17:44:20Z)

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

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller agreed to a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday that is potentially worth $37 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T17:51:30Z)

Okung ends holdout, agrees to deal with Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung, the last first-round pick to sign. The team confirmed the deal on Friday morning, but terms were not immediately ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T17:37:11Z)

Houston Texans close to new deal for standout WR Andre Johnson

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 make ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-05T15:50:59Z)

Uncertain economy means choosy shoppers

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 country ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-06T10:56:19Z)

Shoppers choosy in uncertain economy

NEW YORK -- (AP) 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 ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-08-06T09:30:25Z)

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