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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 10:41 pm

Handel, Deal clash in televised gubernatorial runoff debate

ATLANTA — As they sprinted into the final days of Georgia's gubernatorial runoff, Republicans Karen Handel and Nathan Deal continued to clash Saturday over ethics and experience. In a televised debate ... (Source: Macon Telegraph 2010-08-08T04:27:24Z)

RBS's Rocky Road To Redemption

Stephen Hester has kept up a relentless pace of activity since becoming chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland nearly two years ago—and the 80% U.K. government-owned bank's return to profit in the second ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Timberwolves to sign Tolliver

MINNEAPOLIS — With the world waiting, Anthony Tolliver has finally announced his decision. Tolliver said he has chosen to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in a short video posted on YouTube that mocks ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-07T11:59:33Z)

Okung, Seattle reach deal

RENTON, Wash. — 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 ... (Source: Tahlequah Daily Press 2010-08-08T03:51:36Z)

Boeing gets major satellite contract: In a deal worth about $600 million, the company ...

Boeing Co.'s sprawling satellite-making operation in El Segundo got a major lift Friday when it won a contract worth about $600 million to build satellites for British telecommunications giant Inmarsat. The ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-07T08:31:58Z)

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)

Seahawks sign Okung to six-year deal; rookie now must catch up

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks' new $58 million left tackle is a second-teamer. Relax, Seattle fans. It's just the team's plan for Russell Okung to play catch-up. Okung, the replacement for retired All-Pro ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-07T20:42:06Z)

Pottstown man pleads guilty to having

NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man has admitted to assaulting and having indecent contact with a woman who spurned his sexual advances. Matthew Scott Kummerer, 39, who listed addresses along West Tenth Street and ... (Source: Pottstown Mercury 2010-08-07T15:19:59Z)

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)

Pottstown man jailed for intent to deal PCP

NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man is about to begin a stint in jail for participating in illegal drug activity in the borough. Kyle Lee Frech, 23, who listed addresses along King and West Eighth streets, was ... (Source: Mercury 2010-07-26T10:12:06Z)

Georgia governor race: Karen Handel, Nathan Deal clash in runoff debate

ATLANTA -- The Republican runoff campaign for governor turned hostile Sunday night as Karen Handel blasted Nathan Deal as corrupt and Deal fired back that the former secretary of state's sharp attacks show her ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-02T01:06:55Z)

Sports digest: Chris Chelios, 48, will retire as NHL player

Chris Chelios, 48, will retire as an NHL player and will go to work for the Detroit Red Wings, general manager Ken Holland said Saturday. Holland said Chelios' job doesn't have a title yet and his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-08T05:03:11Z)

Red Wings introduce No. 90

Mike Modano stands with Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland (left) and owner Mike Ilitch after being introduced as a Red Wing during a news conference Friday in Detroit. Modano inked a one-year deal ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-08T00:24:01Z)

Apple iPhone executive leaves company after 'Antennagate'

An Apple Inc. executive whose responsibilities include iPhone hardware is leaving the company in the wake of antenna problems with the newest version of the smart phone. Apple was forced to offer a free fix ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-08T02:11:23Z)

Google, Verizon to reach net-neutrality deal separate from broader FCC talks

Google and Verizon are closing in on a net-neutrality deal separate from ongoing talks at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which include a broader group of stakeholders. "We've been working with Google for ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Apple iPhone executive leaves company

An Apple Inc. executive whose responsibilities include iPhone hardware is leaving the company in the wake of antenna problems with the newest version of the smart phone. Apple was forced to offer a free fix ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-08T04:05:55Z)

RBS set for WorldPay sale

By Sudip Kar-Gupta LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland is poised to sell its WorldPay arm to private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital, the latest step in its restructuring plan after a humiliating ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T10:27:41Z)

Boeing gets major satellite contract

Boeing Co. 's sprawling satellite-making operation in El Segundo got a major lift Friday when it won a contract worth about $600 million to build satellites for British telecommunications giant Inmarsat. The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-07T07:06:04Z)

Apple Sues Companies Over Knockoff IPod, IPad Gear

(Adds Apple iPod, iPad, iPhone sales in fifth paragraph.) July 28 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. sued companies it said are selling unauthorized electronic accessories such as chargers, speakers and cables for the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T16:36:16Z)

Red Sox Journal: Boston signs Delgado to minor-league deal

NEW YORK — The Red Sox signed 400-homer man Carlos Delgado to a minor-league deal on Saturday, potentially offering some left-handed pop to complement Mike Lowell at first base with Kevin Youkilis now out for the ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-08-08T03:01:30Z)

Red Sox sign 38-year-old former Jays slugger Carlos Delgado to minor league deal

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - The banged-up Boston Red Sox have signed free agent slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract. The 38-year-old Delgado has not played in the majors since May 2009 for the New ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-07T20:20:38Z)

A text to Red Wings general manager Ken Holland got ball rolling on Mike Modano deal

Aug 07, 2010 (Detroit Free Press - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- General manager Ken Holland wasn't sure how to proceed: Should he make a follow-up phone call? Call the agent? Or was ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-08T03:37:17Z)

Delgado Signs Minor League Deal With Red Sox

— The Red Sox signed veteran slugger Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract and sent him to Triple A Pawtucket to prepare for his return to the major leagues. Delgado, 38, who hasn't played in the majors ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-07T22:36:38Z)

Bobcats reach deal with undrafted rookie Sherron Collins to help with PG depth

For now, the Charlotte Bobcats are trying to overcome the loss of starting point guard Raymond Felton with numbers. The Bobcats added their third point guard to the roster on Friday by signing undrafted rookie ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T19:46:02Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland scrapes into profit

LONDON (AFP) – Royal Bank of Scotland, rescued by the world's biggest bank bailout during the financial crisis, scraped into a first-half profit, it said on Friday, capping a strong recovery for key lenders. RBS said ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-06T11:46:25Z)

Pottstown drug dealer convicted of more crimes

NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man already in prison for participating in a cocaine cooking and packaging operation out of a borough residence has been convicted of additional drug-related crimes. Gary Eugene ... (Source: Mercury 2010-07-28T07:39:24Z)

NBA Capsules: Isiah Thomas to serve as Knicks' consultant

NEW YORK (AP) — Even after losing all those games and an embarrassing sexual harassment lawsuit, Isiah Thomas has a place with the New York Knicks. Thomas was rehired Friday by the team as a consultant, two ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-07T10:33:39Z)

Boeing to build 3 Inmarsat satellites

EL SEGUNDO — Boeing announced today that it has received a contract from Inmarsat to build three Ka-band satellites at its El Segundo factory. Financial details were not disclosed. The project to add to ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-08-07T02:55:31Z)

Russell Okung, Seahawks agree to six-year deal

RENTON, Wash. — Russell Okung signed a six-year contract worth a potential $58 million with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday — then went right onto the field in full pads for his first practice since he was ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-08T04:41:43Z)

Nathan Deal on Karen Handel's 'mud, sticks and stones'

Republican runoff candidate Nathan Deal is up with a first mass response to successive attacks on his ethics from Karen Handel. It is a careful piece of work. The camera stays on Deal as he gives a measured response. No ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2010-08-03T01:34:22Z)

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