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Deals of the Hour / August 9, 2010, 2:39 pm

Nation/World Briefly: Teenager suspected of starting California wildfire

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- A 14-year-old boy has been booked on arson charges after deputies said he confessed to accidentally starting a 40-acre wildfire north of Los Angeles as he was trying to smoke marijuana. Two 14 ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-09T16:22:02Z)

Judge grants warrants for Horry County residents in Anna Nicole Smith trial

An Horry County judge on Monday granted a witness warrant from the state of California requesting that five Horry County residents be available to testify in the trial of Howard K. Stern, the boyfriend of Anna ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-09T19:28:09Z)

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)

Bodyguard testifies about $1M People photo deal

In his second day on the witness stand, Anna Nicole Smith's bodyguard is facing defense efforts to show he changed his story about the role that the celebrity model's lawyer boyfriend played in supplying her ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

Defense Tries To Discredit Smith Bodyguard

LOS ANGELES - Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

McCafe Smoothie Sales Spike McDonald's Profits

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) -- McDonald's says sales of its new beverages like McCafe Real Fruit Smoothies and Frappes in the U.S. and strong international revenue helped a key sales figure rise 7 percent during a hot July. The ... (Source: WIFR 2010-08-09T17:47:56Z)

Teen arrested in California wildfire

The boy from Saugus, one of four people detained in connection with the blaze, was booked on suspicion of arson, Los Angeles County sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker said. Another 14-year-old boy had joined the ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-09T04:33:22Z)

VeriSign's Sale of Authentication Services Business to Symantec Closes

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced today the completion of the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) for approximately $1.28 billion in cash subject to adjustments related to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino sign theater naming rights deal

PRESS RELEASE: "Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino Announce Naming Agreement for New York's Broadway Theatre - 'Foxwoods Theatre'" NEW YORK, NY (BUSINESS WIRE) August 9, 2010 - Foxwoods Resort Casino ... (Source: Ticket News 2010-08-09T14:27:30Z)

McDonald's July sales figure rises 7 percent as smoothies, coffee give big jolt

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. posted its biggest monthly increase of a key U.S. sales figure in more than a year on Monday, saying its new fruit smoothies and frappes were a hit with customers during a hot and steamy July ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-09T16:00:34Z)

Stern says league, union will talk this week

The NBA and its players' union will resume talks this week toward a new labor agreement, NBA commissioner David Stern said Monday. Stern disclosed the meeting during a conference call to announce two regular ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-09T20:46:54Z)

Plea Deal for Texan Accused of Smuggling Scopes?

A plea deal is in the works for a Texas woman accused of smuggling high-tech rifle sights to Russia. Anna Fermanova made a brief court appearance Monday in Brooklyn, where she's facing federal charges. Attorneys on both ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2010-08-09T19:28:09Z)

Nation in brief: Wildfire blamed on boys with pot

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – A 14-year-old boy was booked on arson charges Sunday after deputies said he confessed to accidentally starting a 40-acre wildfire north of Los Angeles as he was trying to smoke ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-09T16:43:31Z)

Cold smoothies, hot July spike McDonald's sales

CHICAGO — McDonald's lesson from July: If you want to start selling cold, fruity drinks, pick one of the hottest months in U.S. history. The fast-food giant posted its biggest monthly increase in more than a year in ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-09T17:26:28Z)

Foxwoods inks naming rights deal for Broadway theater

T he Hilton Theatre on Broadway's historic 42nd Street in New York's Times Square has been renamed the Foxwoods Theatre. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Live Nation have reached a multi-year agreement that gives Foxwoods ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T15:03:18Z)

Defense in Anna Nicole Smith case tries to discredit bodyguard

LOS ANGELES — Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:54:03Z)

Woman faces Russia smuggling charges in NY

A Latvian-born woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief appearance Monday in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T21:01:13Z)

Defense in Anna Nicole Smith case tries to weaken credibility of model's bodyguard

Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his plans to profit ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization

(Adds comments from Fox interview in fifth paragraph.) Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-09T17:47:56Z)

Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization as Way to End Violence

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising cartel-related violence. Legalizing narcotics would curb financing to organized ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-09T17:47:56Z)

NBA commissioner David Stern says league and players' union will meet this week

The NBA and its players' association will return to the bargaining table this week to resume talks toward a new labor agreement. Commissioner David Stern disclosed the meeting during a conference call Monday ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-08-09T21:08:22Z)

Babcock: Ilitch buying Pistons is a 'no-brainer'

Mike Modano, left, shakes hands with Detroit Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch after being introduced as a Red Wing during an NHL hockey news conference in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. Modano inked a one-year deal worth $1 ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-09T19:49:38Z)

Defence in Smith case tries to discredit bodyguard

Maurice Brighthaupt, a bodyguard who goes by "Big Moe," arrives into Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. Brighthaupt who tried to revive Anna Nicole Smith as she lay lifeless in a Florida hotel room, is ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-08-09T21:22:41Z)

Mexico's Two Biggest Parties Favor Expanding Sales Tax to Bolster Revenue

Mexican lawmakers from the largest two parties in the lower house of congress said they favor broadening the tax base this year by putting sales levies on products that are currently exempt, such as food and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T18:43:56Z)

Texas woman, accused of smuggling rifle sights to Russia, could get NY plea deal

NEW YORK (Associated Press) -- A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit

Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday. The deal was first announced on May ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

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 2010-08-07T13:03:59Z)

Foxwoods, Live Nation announce NY theater deal

Foxwoods Resort Casino has opened on Broadway. The eastern Connecticut casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Indians, announced a deal Monday with music company Live Nation that gives Foxwoods the naming rights to the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:18:16Z)

David Stern, union to discuss labor deal

NEW YORK -- The NBA and its players' association will return to the bargaining table this week to resume talks toward a new labor agreement. Commissioner David Stern disclosed the meeting during a conference ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-09T20:18:16Z)

VeriSign Closes Sale Of Its Authentication Services Business To Symantec For Approx ...

(RTTNews) - Internet infrastructure services proivder VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN: News ) said it completed the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (SYMC: News ) for approximately $1.28 billion in ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-09T15:10:27Z)

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