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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 12:39 pm

Fidel Castro makes first address to Cuban parliament in 4 years

Havana, Aug 7, 2010 (EFE via COMTEX) -- Cuba's former head of state, Fidel Castro, appeared Saturday in parliament for the first time since he left power four years ago, appearing in an olive green uniform accompanied by ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-07T17:57:28Z)

Mike Modano wants to help Ilitch win another Cup

Mike Modano addresses the media after being introduced as a Detroit Red Wing during an NHL news conference in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. Modano inked a one-year deal worth $1.25 million and the possibility ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-07T12:06:43Z)

Seahawks, Okung OK 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 preparing for ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-08-07T06:23:07Z)

Sacramento-based RCB Corp. offers stock to existing shareholders

Sacramento-based RCB Corp., parent of River City Bank, intends to raise $20 million through an offering of common and preferred stock to existing RCB shareholders. The bank said the proceeds will enable it to ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-06T18:12:58Z)

Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller signs on the dotted line

PITTSFORD — You might say that C.J. Spiller had a pretty happy birthday on Thursday. And the funny thing is, he had a feeling that he was going to, and even said so on Twitter. "I knew it was going to be a ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

Russia accuses US of loose weapon control

The Russian foreign ministry yesterday complained that the United States has been violating its obligations over a number of weapons non-proliferation and arms control agreements. The ministry published a 11 page ... (Source: The Daily Star 2010-08-07T18:26:06Z)

Russia: U.S. violating START terms

MOSCOW, Aug 7, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Russia Saturday accused the United States of not fulfilling its obligations under a key arms control treaty. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the United States had ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-07T18:18:57Z)

Fidel Castro makes first official Cuban government appearance in four years

HAVANA -- Fidel Castro is delivering a speech before Cuba's parliament, his first official government appearance in four years. The 83-year-old bearded revolutionary waved and smiled Saturday as he arrived in ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-07T15:55:47Z)

Housing: Unlikely allies take aim at home-transfer fees

Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions representing transport workers and government employees, the title-insurance industry, the National ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

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)

River City Bank Announces Initiation of $20 Million Rights Offering to Shareholders

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--RCB Corporation ("RCB"), the parent company of River City Bank (the Bank), announces its intention to provide existing shareholders of RCB with a shareholder rights offering by ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-08-05T09:24:27Z)

Yoko Ono opposes parole for John Lennon's killer

Yoko Ono discusses the PBS series "Lennon NYC" during the PBS Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) BEVERLY HILLS, Calif ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-08-07T15:05:40Z)

Yoko Ono Opposes Parole for John Lennon's Killer

This 1975 file photo shows Mark David Chapman as a member of a YMCA group at Fort Chaffee, Ark. Chapman shot John Lennon to death in 1980, and Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, recently said she opposes parole for Chapman. Ono ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-07T07:56:10Z)

Buffalo, former Clemson standout agree to 5-year deal

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — As belated birthday presents go, Buffalo Bills rookie first-round pick C.J. Spiller had no trouble waiting an extra day to get the one gift he really wanted: A signed NFL contract. A day ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-07T05:18:41Z)

Mike Modano's wife, Willa Ford, helped push for Detroit

His mom has told him he's welcome to move into the basement, but Mike Modano has other plans. After donning a red No. 90 sweater Friday during an introductory news conference at Joe Louis Arena, Modano was off ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-07T14:44:12Z)

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)

Diverse coalition fighting transfer fees on the sale of homes and lots

WASHINGTON Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions, the title insurance industry, the National Council of La Raza, libertarian and property ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

Consumers tight with money: Sales up only 2.8

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: New Haven Register 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

Fidel Castro speaks against war to Cuban parliament

HAVANA (Reuters) – Former President Fidel Castro addressed Cuba's parliament in his first public government act in four years Saturday, and appealed to world leaders, including President Barack Obama, to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-07T18:33:15Z)

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)

Retail sales weak

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: Deseret News 2010-08-06T02:49:33Z)

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)

River City Bank parent plans big stock sale

Sacramento-based RCB Corp., parent of River City Bank, intends to raise $20 million through an offering of common and preferred stock to existing RCB shareholders. The bank said proceeds will enable it to ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

Beatles and iTunes deal still at impasse: Yoko Ono

LOS ANGELES — Don't hold your breath waiting for Beatles songs to go on sale at iTunes or other online retailers, Yoko Ono said on Thursday. The Fab Four have long resisted the allure of digital downloads ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-06T16:11:17Z)

New home sale fee unites divergent groups in opposition

Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions representing transport workers and government employees, the title insurance industry, the National ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 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 2010-08-07T12:42:30Z)

Seahawks sign Okung to six-year deal; now rookie 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 Walter Jones ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-07T04:07:06Z)

Factbox: Key facts about U.S.-Russia START I arms deal

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday the United States had been in breach of several arms-related treaties including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I) and a treaty on conventional weapons. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T13:25:27Z)

Spiller Gets "Big Bills" from Buffalo

First-round draft pick & former Clemson & Union County high star C.J. Spiller agreed to a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday that is potentially worth $37 million. The running back's contract includes ... (Source: WCJB 2010-08-07T03:24:09Z)

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)

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