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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 7:39 pm

CRP sign up begins Monday

A highly awaited and anticipated general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will begin on Monday and continue through Aug. 27. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-07-31T12:43:39Z)

CEO sees strong demand for General Motors shares

Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, Chief Executive Officer Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as it ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-06T07:28:43Z)

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)

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)

Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-up Starts Aug. 2

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will begin on August 2-27. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's ... (Source: Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin 2010-07-27T11:58:17Z)

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)

Guillen, Ankiel Help Royals Overcome Yankees, Teixeira

NEW YORK | Jose Guillen homered and drove in two runs, Rick Ankiel also had a pair of RBIs and the Kansas City Royals pounded spot starter Sergio Mitre during a 7-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Kyle ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-25T05:12:38Z)

Andy Pettitte throws bullpen session

NEW YORK -- New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte reported no pain in his injured groin after throwing 35-40 pitches in a bullpen session Friday afternoon. Friday's session was the first time he'd thrown off ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-06T23:49:25Z)

AL roundup: Royals surprise Yankee faithful

NEW YORK — Jose Guillen homered and drove in two runs, Rick Ankiel also had a pair of RBIs and the Kansas City Royals pounded spot starter Sergio Mitre during a 7-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Kyle ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-25T05:48:25Z)

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)

New general signup for CRP begins Monday

Landowners have the opportunity beginning Monday, Aug. 2, to enroll eligible land in the federal Conservation Reserve Program. It's the first general signup since 2006. The announcement was made earlier this ... (Source: Ames Tribune 2010-08-06T14:52:32Z)

Royals deal Podsednik for two minor-leaguers

The deal Wednesday night that sent veteran outfielder Scott Podsednik to the Los Angeles Dodgers resulted in part from the Royals' desire to create space for other players over the season's closing weeks ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-29T04:32:06Z)

Blue Jays Call Up Top Catching Prospect J.P. Arencibia

On Wednesday afternoon against the New York Yankees, starting catcher, John Buck injured his thumb and was placed on the disabled list after the game. There's no definite timetable for his return but he won't be back ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T19:32:54Z)

Judge approves $772 mln bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc [STN.UL], according to the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-06T19:24:33Z)

Station Casinos, creditors reach bankruptcy deal

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Station Casinos and unsecured creditors havereached an ownership deal to help finalize bankruptcyreorganization for the Las Vegas-based company.A U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing Wednesday in Reno outlines ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Joe Girardi comfortable with eighth-inning setup group

NEW YORK — During spring training, Yankees manager Joe Girardi left no doubt that he wanted an eighth-inning reliever. He wanted defined roles in the bullpen, wanted someone to do what Phil Hughes did last ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-07T01:15:18Z)

APNewsBreak: Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK—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 Chicago-based ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-06T19:38:52Z)

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)

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 2010-08-06T23:13:37Z)

Top Catching Prospect J.P. Arencibia Called Up by Toronto Blue Jays

On Wednesday afternoon against the New York Yankees, starting catcher John Buck injured his thumb and was placed on the disabled list after the game. There's no definite timetable for his return, but he won't be back ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T02:28:05Z)

Judge approves $772 million bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by current owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for most assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc STN ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T22:30:40Z)

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)

GM's CEO Is Right To Want Full Sale at IPO

General Motors is eager for its upcoming initial public offering. In fact, the automaker's CEO Ed Whitacre is hoping to sell all of the stock resulting from the bailout at that time. If the firm does pull off that feat ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2010-08-06T18:12:58Z)

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)

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)

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)

Yankees' Pettitte happy with bullpen session but scared of reinjuring groin

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Andy Pettitte threw gingerly for the first half of a bullpen session, then ramped up his effort and said he will need more tests of his groin and stamina before returning to games. The New York Yankees ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-08-06T22:44:59Z)

Blue Jays' Buck lands on DL

Toronto Blue Jays catcher John Buck has landed on the 15-day disabled list after taking a foul ball off his right hand in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. In the fifth inning, Alex Rodriguez fouled off the ... (Source: The State 2010-08-05T01:32:00Z)

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)

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)

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