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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 9:39 pm

Andrew Romanoff Launches DPS Pension Deal Attack Ad (VIDEO)

Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff wasted little time attacking his opponent, incumbent Michael Bennet, after a New York Times article criticized the former Denver Public Schools chief for a deal he made to ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-07T19:59:09Z)

Edmonton Oilers sign veteran goaltender Martin Gerber to one-year deal

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran goaltender Martin Gerber to a one-year contract. The 35-year-old Swiss netminder spent last season with Altant Moscow of the Continental Hockey League. In 30 appearances ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T21:19:05Z)

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)

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)

Bennet challenger: Senate did 'wrong thing' by leaving for August break

Former Colorado House Speaker and Democratic Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff said Friday that the Senate did the "wrong thing by going home when so many Americans are out of work." In an interview on MSNBC's "The Ed ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-08T01:42:45Z)

Hudson leads D-backs to 2-1 win over Padres

PHOENIX - Jon Garland shook off a homer, worked around most of the trouble he created for himself, and grinded his way through seven innings. It should have been enough to give the San Diego Padres a much-needed win. Dan ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-07T04:57:13Z)

Russia claims U.S. breaches nonproliferation obligations

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Saturday it is dissatisfied with the U.S.'s fulfillment of its obligations under bilateral nuclear arms reduction treaties. The ministry also accused the U.S. of failing to properly ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-08-08T02:40:01Z)

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)

Former Rutgers CB Devin McCourty agrees to deal with New England Patriots

Stew Milne/US Presswire Former Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the New England Patriots. Devin McCourty has already locked down his first opponent in the NFL ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-28T16:43:26Z)

Ex-Badger Chelios, 48, finally hangs up his skates

DETROIT — Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says Chris Chelios is going to work for the team. Holland said Saturday night that Chelios' new job doesn't have a title yet and his specific responsibilities ... (Source: madison 2010-08-08T04:20:14Z)

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)

After training in mixed martial arts during the offseason, Williams finds himself ...

Thomas Williams spent a portion of his offseason training in mixed martial arts. Now, he's fighting for a job in training camp with the New England Patriots. "I would say mindset (has a carryover effect from MMA to ... (Source: Taunton Gazette 2010-08-08T02:04:14Z)

Red Sox sign Delgado to Minors deal

NEW YORK -- The Red Sox saw enough from former All-Star slugger Carlos Delgado in Friday's workout at Yankee Stadium that they signed him to a Minor League deal on Saturday. The left-handed-hitting first ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-07T21:03:35Z)

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)

Apple's IPhone Executive Mark Papermaster Leaves After Antenna Complaints

Mark Papermaster , the executive responsible for Apple Inc. 's iPhone and iPod hardware, left the company following criticism of the phone's antenna design. Bob Mansfield , a senior vice president in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-07T23:55:23Z)

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)

Arizona's Hudson keeps Padres in offensive slump

PHOENIX — Jon Garland shook off a homer, worked around most of the trouble he created for himself, and grinded his way through seven innings. It should have been enough to give the San Diego Padres a much ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-07T18:18:57Z)

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)

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 2010-08-07T21:10:44Z)

Wild agree to deal with veteran center and former Chicago Blackhawk John Madden

The Wild added what appears to be the final piece to their roster as they prepare for training camp next month, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million deal with veteran center John Madden, who won a Stanley Cup ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-07T00:46:40Z)

Wild Sign 3-Time Stanley Cup Champ

St. Paul - The Minnesota Wild say they have agreed to terms with veteran center John Madden on a one-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth one million dollars, plus added incentives, on top of that, if ... (Source: FOX 9 News 2010-08-06T20:07:30Z)

Wire briefs: Aug. 8

SALINA, Pa. - A twin-engine plane slammed into a house in western Pennsylvania minutes after takeoff on Saturday, killing two men and narrowly missing a man sleeping on his couch with his dog and setting the ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-08T04:05:55Z)

Minnesota Wild sign ex-Wolverine John Madden.

This is a really good move by the Minnesota Wild,John Madden is one of the best defensive forwards in the game of hockey. According to Michael Russo , it is a one year deal that will pay John Madden 1 million ... (Source: Baseball 2010-08-07T09:07:45Z)

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)

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)

Hudson sharp again in second start since trade, Diamondbacks beat stumbling Padres 2 ...

Dan Hudson pitched into the eighth inning to outduel Jon Garland in his second start with Arizona and Adam LaRoche hit his 18th homer, lifting the Diamondbacks past the stumbling San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

Oilers sign veteran goalie Gerber to 1-year deal

(AP) — EDMONTON, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers have signed goalie Martin Gerber to a one-year contract. The 35-year-old Swiss netminder spent last season with Altant Moscow of the Continental Hockey League ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-06T22:09:12Z)

Oilers Ink Martin Gerber to One-Year Deal

General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with goaltender Martin Gerber on a one-year contract. Gerber, 35, played last year with Altant Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-06T21:54:53Z)

New England Patriots 2010: NFL Schedule and Super Bowl 2011 Odds

The New England Patriots will have a tough opening day assignment in NFL betting as they host the defending AFC Central Division champion Cincinnati Bengals on September 12th to begin the 2010 NFL schedule . They will ... (Source: vegassports-odds 2010-08-07T19:44:50Z)

Election 2010: The Democratic Senate race (4 letters)

There is an old saying, "He who pays the piper calls the tune." By not taking any corporate or special interest money, Andrew Romanoff is demonstrating that his focus will be the citizens he represents ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-07T23:12:26Z)

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