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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 12:40 am

Aetna, other insurers develop plans to help cut costs

The Wall Street Journal : "Health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) is developing plans to pay a major San Diego medical group enhanced fees for providing extra services to keep patients healthier, and to share any resulting cost savings. With a similar cost-saving ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-11T05:20:21Z)

Clarkson, RIT offer challenges

"I'm a Minnesota boy, and obviously I know all about the WCHA and the CCHA," Ambroz said. "I guess I don't know too much about the teams from out East. The one thing you learn pretty quickly in college hockey, though, is that every team can play ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-10-08T06:35:29Z)

The Puck Drops Here

Although Michigan and Mercyhurst faced off last weekend in the regular season opener, the puck drops in earnest on the Division I men's ice hockey regular season this weekend. As hockey fans prepare for another exciting season on the road to the Frozen ... (Source: NCAA.com 2010-10-07T17:56:42Z)

China Telecom may be in talks to offer iPhone: report

China Telecom, the smallest of China's three wireless carriers, may become the second Chinese operator to offer Apple's popular iPhone after an exclusive agreement with one of its rivals expires, a Deutsche Bank analyst note said. China Unicom, the nation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T03:07:54Z)

Benefits and drawbacks of online checking accounts

You may never have to wait on line at a bank again. Now that most routine transactions can be handled online or at ATMs, you may be weighing whether it's worth making the leap to an exclusively online checking account. Besides the convenience, these ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T19:45:16Z)

FCC may require phone bill warnings

Liz Szalay said she was shocked when she saw her 14-year-old son's phone bill. Because he didn't have a $30 data plan as part of his Verizon Wireless contract, he'd run up charges of $2,000 over two months for downloading songs. "I would never have allowed ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Apple plans to offer iPhone on Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google's Android software, Steven P. Jobs, Apple's chief executive, finally plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

Report: Apple to make iPhone for Verizon Wireless

Washington - Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T16:34:24Z)

Online checking accounts offer convenience, but beware of the drawbacks

NEW YORK — Now that most routine bank transactions can be handled online or at ATMs, you may be weighing whether it's worth making the leap to an exclusively online checking account. Besides the convenience, these accounts typically bear interest or ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-09T06:19:59Z)

Report: Apple to make iPhone 4 for Verizon by next year

WASHINGTON --- Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-10T08:56:17Z)

Profit over principle: Insurers renege on promises to offer child-only policies mandated by health care law

Sept. 23 was a good day for average Americans: It marked the implementation of the first substantial rulings under the new health care provisions designed to help people find adequate, affordable health insurance. Among the first provisions, some of which ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-30T00:47:03Z)

Cell phone providers say they offer ways for customers to monitor usage

WASHINGTON -- Liz Szalay said she was shocked when she saw her 14-year-old son's phone bill. Because he didn't have a $30 data plan as part of his Verizon Wireless contract, he'd run up charges of $2,000 over two months for downloading songs. "I would ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-07T03:59:11Z)

Feds offer loan guarantee for Oregon wind farm

GRANTS PASS -- The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday offered support for a major wind energy project planned for the Columbia Plateau in Eastern Oregon. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the department was offering to guarantee $1.3 billion of the ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-09T03:35:20Z)

Feds offer loan guarantee for Ore. wind farm

The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday offered support for a major wind energy project planned for the Columbia Plateau in Eastern Oregon. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the department was offering to guarantee $1.3 billion of the financing for the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T00:14:55Z)

China Telecom in IPhone Talks With Apple, Deutsche Bank Says

China Telecom Corp. , the nation's third-largest mobile phone-company, may have held "intensive talks" with Apple Inc. to offer the iPhone early next year, according to Deutsche Bank AG analysts. Apple plans to begin selling an iPhone that runs on ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-08T07:32:45Z)

O'Brien: Why cell phones may be more dangerous than we think

After many years of increasingly erratic behavior, Alan Marks, of Lafayette, suddenly experienced a severe seizure in the middle of the night. His wife, Ellie, called 911 and Marks was rushed to the hospital, where tests revealed a golf-ball-size brain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-10T11:12:17Z)

Wild lose opener in Finland

HELSINKI, FINLAND - In case hopeful fans forgot the way a large chunk of last season went, the Wild used its season-opener Thursday night to offer a perfectly crafted refresher just for old-time sake. A solid start, one in which the Wild was on the puck ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T19:01:08Z)

Report: Apple to offer iPhone 4 compatible with Verizon Wireless network

WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T18:00:18Z)

UPDATE 3-McDonald's, US say health insurance report false

McDonald's had about 14,000 U.S. restaurants in 2009. Most of the company's franchisees offer a limited-benefit plan and nearly 30,000 employees have chosen to be covered by the "mini-med" policies, Russell said. Employees pay around $14 per week for a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T23:12:49Z)

Wild falls to Hurricanes in season opener from Helsinki

HELSINKI, Finland -- In case hopeful fans forgot the way a large chunk of last season went, the Minnesota Wild used its season opener Thursday night to offer a perfectly crafted refresher just for old times' sake. A solid start, one in which the Wild was ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

The Most Disruptive iPhone Yet

Remember when I said Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) isn't ready for the iPhone ? Forget it. Citing an anonymous source in direct contact with Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) , The New York Times on Friday confirmed that the two companies plan to introduce an iPhone 4 for ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-10-10T16:20:05Z)

Finnish talent shines as NHL returns to Helsinki

HELSINKI -- Jussi Jokinen was as nervous as he's been in a year and a half. It was the third period Thursday night and Carolina was clinging to a one-goal lead with time ticking off the big scoreboard above center ice inside Hartwall Arena. Jokinen, who ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-10-07T21:09:59Z)

Martin delivers winner for Mavs

Joey Martin scored the game-winning goal with 2:53 left in the game, lifting UNO to a 5-3 victory over 18th-ranked Rochester Institute of Technology. As a result, the Mavs won the Mutual of Omaha Stampede championship for the fourth straight year. Matt ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-10-10T08:20:29Z)

Verizon's iPhone Could Use Its LTE 4G Technology

One of the top priorities at Verizon Wireless is becoming the second mobile carrier to offer high-speed 4G coverage to its customers across the country as soon as possible. Verizon President Lowell McAdam said this week that the company has upped the ante ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-08T21:01:38Z)

Benefits, drawbacks of online checking accounts

NEW YORK -- You may never have to wait on line at a bank again. Now that most routine transactions can be handled online or at ATMs, you may be weighing whether it's worth making the leap to an exclusively online checking account. Besides the convenience ... (Source: My West Texas 2010-10-10T11:33:46Z)

Feds offer guarantee for state wind farm

GRANTS PASS — The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday offered support for a major wind energy project planned for the Columbia Plateau in Eastern Oregon. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the department was offering to guarantee $1.3 billion of the ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-10-09T10:59:09Z)

UPDATE 1-China Telecom may be in talks to offer iPhone-report

HONG KONG Oct 8 (Reuters) - China Telecom ( 0728.HK ), the smallest of China's three wireless carriers, may become the second Chinese operator to offer Apple's ( AAPL.O ) popular iPhone after an exclusive agreement with one of its rivals expires, a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T03:00:44Z)

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