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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 3:40 pm

UN Climate talks founder ahead of Cancun

International efforts to curb the threat of global warming are backsliding, said negotiators after a week of UN climate talks in Bonn. Chances of an early deal on curbing global warming ahead of the next major conference ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-07T13:25:27Z)

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 2010-08-07T16:02:56Z)

The man who made the iPhone 4 is out

Mark Papermaster. Photo: Apple Inc. It was one of the most contentious hires Apple ( AAPL ) ever made. In November 2008, Steve Jobs hired Mark Papermaster, IBM's ( IBM ) top microprocessor executive, to ... (Source: Fortune Tech 2010-08-07T22:15:10Z)

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)

Senate Democrats Offer Border Security Bill as a Parting Shot

In an 11th-hour effort to pass border security legislation before leaving for the summer recess, Senate Democrats unveiled a $600 million spending bill Thursday that they said is fully paid for. Sens. Charles ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T18:28:28Z)

Person familiar with contract talks tells AP that Spiller reaches deal with Buffalo ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. A person familiar with running back C.J. Spiller's contract talks with the Buffalo Bills tells The Associated Press that the first-round draft pick has reached an agreement on a five-year deal ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

Jobs bill brings relief to teachers

(AP) — ATLANTA - Dave Ebersbach lost his job as a math teacher this summer, and he spends each day hoping that his poverty-stricken school in Ohio will call up and offer him his position back. He and thousands of other ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-06T09:23:15Z)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford agrees to 6-year, $78 million contract | NFL

ST. LOUIS — Sam Bradford, who was the first player drafted this year, agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with a league-record $50 million in guaranteed money ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-31T05:26:59Z)

Corey Hart, Brewers Extend Deal Through 2013

Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) - The Milwaukee Brewers and standout outfielder Corey Hart agreed to a three-year contract extension Monday. The 28-year-old Hart, who had been linked to trade talks, will be paid a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-03T02:24:29Z)

St. Louis Rams ink deal with QB Sam Bradford

St. Louis (KSDK) -- The St. Louis Rams have come to terms with their first-round draft pick, NewsChannel 5's Frank Cusumano has learned. Details on the deal are limited, but the rookie quarterback out of Oklahoma ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-31T01:59:24Z)

Japan users to have DoCoMo option with iPhone 4

TOKYO Aug 6 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's ( AAPL.O ) iPhone could get a sales boost from this month as a Japanese wireless services provider plans to launch a service enabling users to use iPhone 4 on NTT DoCoMo's ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T09:23:15Z)

China Unicom: To Offer iPhone With Wi-Fi From Monday

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHU) will start offering an 8-gigabyte version of Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPhone 3GS handset with Wi-Fi capability in China on Monday, the company said Friday. Pricing for ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-06T07:21:34Z)

Climate talks seem to slip backward

Germany — Global climate talks appeared to have slipped backward after five days of negotiations in Bonn, with rich and poor countries exchanging charges of reneging on agreements they made last year to ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-07T06:15:57Z)

Did the Milwaukee Brewers Overpay Corey Hart?

Corey Hart is having a huge season for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010 and the Brewers have rewarded Hart with a contract extension. The Brewers signed Hart yesterday to a three-year extension worth $26.5 million. The deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T00:21:36Z)

Red Sox sign Carlos Delgado to minor league deal

NEW YORK — 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 York Mets. He ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-07T19:37:41Z)

House Dems want border security bill added to recess session

A year ago , Barack Obama planned to push comprehensive immigration reform in 2010 in order to split the Republican Party. Four months ago, Obama and the Democrats launched attacks on Arizona for attempting ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-08-07T22:08:00Z)

Bills agree to terms with C.J. Spiller

Buffalo Bills rookie running back C.J. Spiller (notes) agreed to terms on a five-year, $25 million deal, according to ESPN. The maximum value of the deal is $37.5 million with total guaranteed money of $20.8 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-04T23:58:56Z)

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)

Red Sox sign ex-Mets slugger Delgado to minor-league deal

NEW YORK -- 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 York Mets. He has had two ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-07T19:52:00Z)

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)

House pressed on border security bill

WASHINGTON, Aug 7, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The White House is pushing Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to put a border security bill on next week's agenda, officials say. Homeland Security ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-07T17:36:00Z)

Outfielder Corey Hart signs three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Teachers hope jobs bill brings them back to head of the class

MIAMI — Gretchen Marfisi was enjoying her summer last year, reading a book when the call came: The high school where she taught art would not be hiring her back for that fall. Shocked, the art teacher with ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-07T22:00:51Z)

WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Jobs bill brings relief ...

ATLANTA (AP) - Dave Ebersbach lost his job as a math teacher this summer, and he spends each day hoping that his poverty-stricken school in Ohio will call up and offer him his position back. He and thousands of other ... (Source: WBTV 2010-08-06T09:16:06Z)

Climate talks in danger of unravelling as China and US clash

Environmentalists fear Copenhagen deal could fall apart over backsliding and changes to demandsGlobal climate talks have sunk to a new low after China and the US clashed and rich countries lined up against ... (Source: Eureka! Science News 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Seahawks Agree to $58M Deal With Okung

RENTON — Russell Okung came to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on a six-year contract Friday and wasted little time taking to the field. Okung, the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft, joined his teammates ... (Source: Kitsap Sun 2010-08-06T22:09:12Z)

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 Walter Jones ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-07T20:42:06Z)

Contract done, Sam Bradford on field with Rams

ST. LOUIS — Sam Bradford is doing his best to ignore the big contract numbers. Sighting a handful of Oklahoma jerseys in the crowd watching his first practice with the St. Louis Rams helped keep him grounded. "That's ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-01T01:29:35Z)

AP: RB C.J. Spiller reaches deal with Buffalo Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller has reached an agreement on a five-year deal potentially worth $37 million with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, The Associated Press has learned. The running ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T16:39:55Z)

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 2010-08-07T17:00:12Z)

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