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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 12:39 am

FTC: Intel deal a win for consumers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- 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 ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-08-05T23:21:58Z)

Mortgage rates dip to rare deal

WASHINGTON — A plunge in mortgage rates is giving homeowners a rare opportunity to lock in a 15-year fixed-rate loan for less than 4 percent. Rates haven't dipped this low in decades. For those who can ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-06T06:24:18Z)

Singer Wyclef Jean announces bid for Haiti's presidency, 'bodysurfs' into crowd of ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters on Thursday, thrusting himself into a contentious race to lead an impoverished ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-06T06:17:08Z)

Mortgage rates dip below 4 percent on 15-year loans

WASHINGTON -- A plunge in mortgage rates is giving homeowners a rare opportunity to lock in a 15-year fixed-rate loan for less than 4 percent. Rates haven't dipped this low in decades. For those who can ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-08-06T06:17:08Z)

Blackberry ban in Saudi Arabia

(Independent Television News Limited (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Saudi Arabia has ordered its mobile operators to halt BlackBerry services throughout the kingdom this week, heightening tensions between ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-06T07:21:34Z)

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)

Modano, Red Wings agree to 1-year deal

Ken Holland believes NHL greybeard Mike Modano (notes) has at least one good NHL season to offer. The longtime Detroit Red Wings general manager signed the former Dallas Stars centre to a one-year contract Thursday that ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-06T04:08:18Z)

6 Children Escape Mason Day Care Fire

WLWT.com Crews battled a fire Wednesday evening at a Mason day care center. An ambulance was sent to Childtime Learning Center in the 500 block of Western Row Road on Wednesday evening. Dispatchers said no injuries were ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-05T13:42:08Z)

Dollar mixed as US jobless claims spike, ECB president says Europe's economy is ...

NEW YORK - The dollar was mixed Thursday after the U.S. government reported a spike in jobless benefits claims and the European Central Bank's president said Europe's economy is doing better than expected. Jean-Claude ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T20:15:51Z)

Too early to declare victory over crisis, says ECB's Trichet

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet struck a tone more of relief than of vindication Thursday, praising recently completed bank stress tests for improving market ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-05T14:46:34Z)

Mortgage rates dip below 4% on 15-year loans

A plunge in mortgage rates is giving homeowners a rare opportunity to lock in a 15-year fixed-rate loan for less than 4 percent. Rates haven't dipped this low in decades. For those who can qualify, it's the ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-06T04:01:08Z)

Net neutrality deal fails as Google, Verizon hold talks

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are abandoning efforts to negotiate a compromise on so-called "network neutrality" rules intended to ensure that phone and cable companies cannot discriminate against Web ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-06T05:05:34Z)

FCC stops closed-door Internet policy meetings as Google, Verizon strike side deal

Under criticism for its handing of closed-door discussions with certain companies on broadband policy, the Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday the meetings with Verizon, AT&T, Google and Skype were ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-05T22:03:13Z)

FTC says 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 ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-06T04:22:37Z)

Daycare closes indefinitely after fire evacuates staff, kids

MASON — Fire damaged a daycare center and forced the evacuation of six children and five staff members Wednesday, Aug. 4. Four fire departments responded to Childtime Learning Centers, 595 Western Row Road, and found ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-08-05T06:25:29Z)

Too early to declare victory, says ECB's Trichet

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet struck a tone more of relief than of vindication Thursday, praising recently completed bank stress tests for improving market confidence and ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-05T14:46:34Z)

Wyclef Jean begins bid for Haiti presidency

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters yesterday, thrusting himself into a contentious race to lead an impoverished ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-06T06:31:27Z)

Utah officials say Adobe investment is a big deal

Utah officials heralded a major investment by software company Adobe Systems Inc. as a sign that a state that produces many early computer innovations is finally amassing jobs, talent and Fortune 500 ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-05T20:08:41Z)

RIM, Saudi Arabia Strike Deal To Avoid BlackBerry Ban

(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) -- Research in Motion and Saudi Arabia have hammered out an agreement to put the BlackBerry smartphone back in service. The kingdom says it's awaiting some final, technical details before agreeing ... (Source: MyStateline.com 2010-08-06T03:53:59Z)

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)

Lakers re-sign Brown to a 2-year deal

Shannon Brown is returning to the Lakers, turning down more lucrative offers for a shot at a third straight championship. Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the high ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-06T07:28:43Z)

Townhall News Utah officials say Adobe investment is a big deal

Utah officials heralded a major investment by software company Adobe Systems Inc. as a sign that a state that produces many early computer innovations is finally amassing jobs, talent and Fortune 500 ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-05T20:01:32Z)

Six children, five teachers escape fire at Mason day care

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Firefighters were on the scene of a Mason daycare center where a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out around 5:45 p.m. at the Childtime Learning Center on Western Row Road. It ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-08-05T12:23:24Z)

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)

RIM likely to withdraw BlackBerry sales

Research In Motion (RIM) is likely to withdraw the sale of its BlackBerry smartphones from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the device was banned in both countries, to show its commitment to upholding ... (Source: Zd Net Asia.com 2010-08-06T02:35:14Z)

Utah officials say Adobe's plans to build $100M campus, hire 1,000 show growth of ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah officials heralded a major investment by software company Adobe Systems Inc. as a sign that a state that produces many early computer innovations is finally amassing jobs, talent ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-05T20:08:41Z)

Wyclef Jean enters race to lead Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Singer Wyclef Jean submitted the paperwork Thursday to run for president of Haiti, formally thrusting himself into what is expected to be a highly competitive race and ending years of ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-06T07:00:05Z)

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)

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

DETROIT (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-05T19:18:35Z)

Google, Verizon deal could alter 'net neutrality'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called "network neutrality" rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-06T05:27:02Z)

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