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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 6:40 pm

San Jose Sharks Re-Sign Center Steven Zalewski And Defenseman Derek Joslin

San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed center Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-06T12:50:51Z)

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)

Tyson appeals ruling blocking raid of Ala casino

The commander of Gov. Bob Riley's gambling task force has gone back to the Alabama Supreme Court seeking permission to raid Alabama's largest casino. Task force commander John Tyson filed an emergency appeal ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-08-06T16:54:14Z)

Circuit Court to Consider Brooklyn Judge's FDNY Decision

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will appeal a Brooklyn judge's ruling that halted the hiring of rookie firefighters amid test-discrimination claims. Bloomberg says the ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-06T22:52:09Z)

M. Night Shyamalan keeps coasting at the box office, despite critical drubbing

What's wrong with this picture? M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender," his adaptation of Nickelodeon's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" cartoon series, topped $125 million in its first month of release. It's ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

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)

Gordmans Stores plans to raise $75M in IPO

Discount retailer Gordmans Stores Inc. is expected to raise about $75 million in an initial public offering this week. The Omaha, Neb. company plans to sell about 5.36 million shares to initial investors for $13 to $15 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T18:45:10Z)

Tyson Appeals Ruling Blocking Raid of Alabama Casino

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The commander of Gov. Bob Riley's gambling task force has gone back to the Alabama Supreme Court seeking permission to raid Alabama's largest casino. Task force commander John Tyson filed an ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T23:42:15Z)

Businesses laud airport expansion

GREER -- The addition of discount carrier Southwest Airlines and a $99 million terminal expansion at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport would help Greer and the Upstate sprout competitive wings in ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-26T04:07:01Z)

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)

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 2010-08-06T14:23:54Z)

Gordmans Stores plans IPO, hopes to raise about $75 million this week

NEW YORK — Discount retailer Gordmans Stores Inc. is expected to raise about $75 million in an initial public offering this week. The Omaha, Neb. company plans to sell about 5.36 million shares to initial investors for ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

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)

Sharks re-sign C Steven Zalewski, D Derek Joslin to one-year deals

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Sharks re-signed centre Steven Zalewski and defenceman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts Thursday. Zalewski had 62 points—including 22 goals—in a career-high 78 games last season for AHL ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T00:55:01Z)

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for counties in parts of the Upstate, northeast Georgia and North Carolina. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday. The Upstate counties includes in the ... (Source: WYFF4.com 2010-08-06T17:37:11Z)

NXP debut flat after IPO raises less than planned

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The shares of Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors NV, closed flat with their IPO price in their debut Friday, as investors expressed reservations about the company's debt and the cyclical ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-06T23:56:34Z)

Judge throws out Craigslist lawsuit against SC AG

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Craigslist against South Carolina's attorney general, who is trying to prosecute the Internet company for carrying ads for prostitution. The judge said in his ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-06T20:43:18Z)

Sharks retain services of Zalewski, Joslin for next season

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Sharks say they have re-signed center Steven Zalewski and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T03:03:52Z)

M. Night Shyamalan is popular at the box office, but not with critics

What's wrong with this picture? M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender," his adaptation of Nickelodeon's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" cartoon series, topped $125 million in its first month of release. It ... (Source: Popmatters.com 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

Google – Verizon deal forces FCC to rethink Net Neutrality

The side deal reached by Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. and the criticism that the closed door talks with companies on Internet regulations have forced the US regulators to end their talks. The closed door ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

In uncertain economy, shoppers choosy

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: Newton Kansan 2010-08-06T23:20:47Z)

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)

Southwest, upgrades expect to boost Upstate

GREER -- The addition of discount carrier, Southwest Airlines and a $99 million terminal expansion at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport would help Greer and the Upstate sprout competitive wings in ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-02T03:58:43Z)

FCC, DOJ To Improve Coordination On Telecom Deals

Law360, New York (August 06, 2010) -- The Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Department of Justice antitrust officials are exploring how to better work together to regulate telecommunications divestitures, after ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-06T20:28:59Z)

The age of Inception': Gamers get it, geezers don't

The other day I was talking to an old Hollywood hand who was astounded by the runaway success of "Inception." It turned out that he'd seen the film on its opening weekend in a private screening room with a ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

Tyson Gay upsets Usain Bolt in 100 meters

STOCKHOLM — It turns out Usain Bolt can be beaten. From Beijing to Berlin, it seemed that Bolt and his long, turbocharged strides were more than a match for anyone over 100 meters. But Tyson Gay upset the ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-06T22:30:40Z)

Tyson Gay surprises Usain Bolt in 100

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Tyson Gay ended the two-year unbeaten streak of Olympic champion and world record Usain Bolt Friday in a 100-meter event at the DN Galan. In a meeting of the two fastest ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-07T01:22:28Z)

Tyson appeals to Ala. Supreme Court for permission to raid Victoryland electronic ...

MONTGOMERY, ALA. — The Alabama Supreme Court has given several Macon County officials until Monday afternoon to respond to the latest attempt by Gov. Bob Riley's gambling task force to get permission to raid Alabama's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-06T22:02:02Z)

In an uncertain economy, shoppers are choosy again

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: Reno Gazette 2010-08-06T20:07:30Z)

Big Race Today: Usain Bolt vs. Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell Backs Out

Why do we torture ourselves this way? After all, when Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay line up in today's 100-meter final in the Stockholm Diamond League meet, isn't the outcome already a foregone conclusion? The 0.11-of-a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-07T00:25:12Z)

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