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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 11:39 pm

Rick Pitino: Woman Found Guilty of Extorting Louisville Coach After Sex

University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino just wrapped up one of the most embarrassing stretches of his personal life. On Thursday, Pitino's case against a woman he accused of extorting him finally came to a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-06T18:34:27Z)

Bills sign 1st-round pick C.J. Spiller; running back joins camp more than a week ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller, finally getting the running back to training camp a little more than a week after it opened. The Bills announced the deal ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

Dunn's 2 HRs Sink Kershaw, Dodgers

Adam Dunn hit a pair of three-run homers off Clayton Kershaw, tying a career high for RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night. John Lannan (3-5) allowed three runs and five ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-07T05:33:00Z)

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)

Winning The Cup In Hockeytown Would Be Perfect Ending For Mike Modano

The Detroit Free Press are reporting that 20-year NHL veteran Mike Modano and the Detroit Red Wings have come to an agreement on a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. The 40 year-old will be leaving the Dallas Stars, the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Mariners' White believes he is making progress

SEATTLE -- The Mariners' Sean White pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning Wednesday night against the Rangers, and Thursday he described it as a much-needed positive step in becoming the reliable late-inning relief pitcher he was ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-06T07:00:05Z)

FCC stops closed-door Internet policy meetings as Google, Verizon strike side deal

Under criticism for its handing of closed-door discussions with certain companies on broadband policy, the Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday the meetings with Verizon, AT&T, Google and Skype were ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T19:10:14Z)

Former Union County standout C.J. Spiller signs with Buffalo Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. - As belated birthday presents go, Buffalo Bills rookie first-round pick and former Union County standout C.J. Spiller had no trouble waiting an extra day to get the one gift he really wanted ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-07T01:22:28Z)

Story, photos: Menasha native Eric Hinske's birthday homer lifts Atlanta Braves over ...

Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 hitless streak with a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Tim Lincecum to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Alex Gonzalez ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-06T11:10:38Z)

Milton-Jones leads Sparks' rally over Shock

LOS ANGELES -- DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for a 77-70 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 18 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-07T05:04:22Z)

Foul call in Marlins game renews replay debate

MIAMI - Instant replay might not have changed the call that cost the Florida Marlins a game. The Marlins were still shaking their heads Friday about the decision, made Thursday night after third-base umpire Bob Davidson ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-07T00:10:53Z)

Brewers shock Astros

MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, capping Milwaukee's four-run rally and giving the Brewers a wild 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Joe ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-08-07T05:40:10Z)

Giants accept charitable offering from Braves

ATLANTA -- The Braves do not show much charity at Turner Field, where their 37-15 record is the best in the major leagues. So the Giants should consider themselves fortunate, indeed. The Braves were poised to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

San Francisco Giants (62-46) at Atlanta Braves (61-46), 7:10 p.m.

Eric Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 hitless streak with a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Tim Lincecum to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Alex ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-06T04:44:05Z)

Clemson's CJ Spiller reaches deal with Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller signed a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, when the running back finally arrived at training camp a little over a week after it opened. A ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-07T02:26:53Z)

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)

Sore elbow detours Kelley's return to Mariners

A couple of days ago Shawn Kelley seemed confident that it would only be a matter of time before he would return to the Mariners bullpen. "Oh, yeah. I'm pretty close to being ready now," he said before Tuesday's ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-06T17:44:20Z)

Woman in Rick Pitino case claims she had unfair trial

L OUISVILLE, Ky. — The woman convicted of trying to extort Rick Pitino said she didn't get a fair trial because of the Louisville coach's fame and power. Karen Cunagin Sypher told The Courier-Journal newspaper that ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-06T23:27:56Z)

Fielder hits winning single as Brewers beat Astros

MILWAUKEE -- Prince Fielder hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, capping Milwaukee's four-run rally and giving the Brewers a wild 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Joe ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-07T04:07:06Z)

C Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Modano wanted to prove there is still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms with the star forward on a one-year contract. "I was ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

MARINERS NOTEBOOK White Feeling Right Again

SEATTLE — Sean White had quality pitches in the strike zone on Wednesday. Seattle reliever Sean White pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning Wednesday night against the Rangers, and Thursday he described it as a much ... (Source: Kitsap Sun 2010-08-06T04:29:46Z)

Marlins still reeling after questionable call

MIAMI -- Instant replay might not have changed the call that cost the Florida Marlins a game. The Marlins were still shaking their heads yesterday about the decision, made Thursday night after third-base umpire Bob ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-07T04:42:54Z)

Jurors in Karen Sypher extortion case hear details about night she met Rick Pitino

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jurors in the case of Karen Cunagin Sypher have heard a lot about the night she met University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino at an Italian restaurant in Louisville. On Wednesday, they ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-28T15:46:10Z)

Marlins lose on a 'foul' call

The Marlins were still shaking their heads Friday about the decision, made Thursday night after third-base umpire Bob Davidson ruled a sharp grounder by Gaby Sanchez was a foul ball rather than a game-winning ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

DODGERS: It's a Dunn deal for Kershaw in 6-3 loss to Washington

LOS ANGELES - Two mistakes. That was it. That was all Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw made in Friday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals. Unfortunately for Kershaw, his two mistakes came in ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

BREWERS: Fielder's hit caps wild rally

MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, capping Milwaukee's four-run rally and giving the Brewers a wild 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Joe ... (Source: Portage Daily Register 2010-08-07T04:28:35Z)

Kershaw done in by Dunn's 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, Nationals beat Dodgers 6-3

Adam Dunn hit a pair of three-run homers off Clayton Kershaw, tying a career high for RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night. John Lannan (3-5) allowed three runs ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T05:33:00Z)

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)

Milton-Jones scores 12 in 4th quarter, leads Sparks to comeback win over Shock

DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for a 77-70 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 18 points, and Ticha ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

Sparks 77, Shock 70

DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 12 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for a 77-70 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night. Marie Ferdinand-Harris added 18 points, and Ticha ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-07T04:57:13Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 10:40 pm

TV ad revenue rebounds in a sign of recovery

NEW YORK — Americans may be fond of the Web, but they are still in love with their TV sets — and so are the advertisers who want to reach them. The companies' results this week offer one encouraging data ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-06T05:48:31Z)

Telkonet to raise $1.3 million through stock sale

Wauwatosa-based energy management control provider Telkonet Inc. ( TKOI ) announced Friday it has reached agreements to raise $1.3 million through a private equity sale. Telkonet said it is selling 267 shares of series B ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

Knicks make offer to Shannon Brown

The Knicks have reportedly extended an offer to Shannon Brown, who is still considering a return to the Lakers. Brown can go ahead and take the offer, or wait and see if the Lakers can arrange to trade Sasha Vujacic and ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-29T19:48:21Z)

Coast is clear: no sign of Thresher shark at Horseneck Beach

Horseneck Beach was opened to swimming early Friday afternoon. "It's open," said Wendy Fox, press liaison for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. "We've reduced the size of the beach ... (Source: Herald News 2010-08-07T04:14:16Z)

Will Shannon Brown leave Lakers for Knicks?

The Knicks have made a contract offer to Shannon Brown using a portion of their remaining salary-cap room, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It would be great for the New York Knicks ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-07-30T19:47:10Z)

Promising TV ad sales evidence of recovery for media companies

New York -- Americans may be fond of the Web, but they are still in love with their TV sets -- and so are the advertisers who want to reach them. Big media companies are riding a rebound in TV ad spending ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-06T07:57:21Z)

Goldcorp Completes Sale Of San Dimas Gold-silver Mine In Mexico

(RTTNews) - Goldcorp Inc. (GG: News ,G.TO: News ) said it has completed the sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (P.V). Under the deal, Goldcorp received an aggregate of 31.15 million ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

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Aug 06, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Hunter PRESENTS : (PINKSHEETS: SMNG) Strategic Mining Corp., (OTCBB: ERFW) ERF Wireless, Inc., (OTCBB: ADSY) Ad Systems Communications, Inc., (OTCBB: TKOI) Telkonet, Inc ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-06T19:24:33Z)

On the Call: Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman

Media executives are split on what to do about flagging DVD sales. Film studios are trying to boost flagging DVD sales by pressuring rental companies Netflix Inc. and Redbox to hold off offering new releases ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-05T22:17:32Z)

Judge approves $772 million bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by current owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for most assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc STN ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T22:30:40Z)

Kevin O'Connor gets contract extension; Jerry Sloan confirms he'll coach

SALT LAKE CITY — After losing Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, and seeing Wesley Matthews sign a front-loaded, $34 million offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-08-06T04:22:37Z)

Knicks Go After Lakers Shannon Brown

Reports are surfacing the New York Knicks have made an offer to Lakers free agent shooting guard Shannon Brown. The terms of the deal are still unknown. At this point, Brown has two options: Take the offer from the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T21:21:25Z)

Telkonet to raise $1.3 million

Telkonet Inc. , a Wauwatosa developer of energy management and "smart grid" networking technology, said an undisclosed investor has agreed to buy preferred stock and warrants to purchase common stock in a ... (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 2010-08-06T19:24:33Z)

Utah Jazz: Kevin O'Connor gets contract extension; Jerry Sloan confirms he'll coach

SALT LAKE CITY — After losing Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, and seeing Wesley Matthews sign a front-loaded, $34 million offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-06T06:17:08Z)

Judge approves $772 mln bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc [STN.UL], according to the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-06T19:24:33Z)

Goldcorp completes San Dimas sale

VANCOUVER - Goldcorp Inc. announced today completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold and silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. In the deal, Goldcorp received 31.15 million common shares of Primero ... (Source: Elko Daily Free Press 2010-08-06T18:48:46Z)

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:42:00Z)

SouthCoast beaches reopen for swimming after lack of shark sighting

Beaches across the area reopened to swimmers Friday after authorities scoured SouthCoast waters for two days with nary a dorsal fin to report. Reported shark sightings earlier in the week had closed beaches in Westport ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-08-07T04:07:06Z)

Harley-Davidson finishes sale of MV Agusta

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman since Harley-Davidson ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Harley-Davidson Completes Sale Of MV Agusta

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Goldcorp Completes Sale of San Dimas Mine

(All amounts in US$ unless stated otherwise) GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G)(NYSE: GG) announced today the completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE: P) (formerly Mala ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T17:30:01Z)

Lenders, majority owners win Station Casinos

Station Casinos founders Frank Fertitta III and Lorenzo Fertitta on Friday won formal approval from a federal bankruptcy judge in Reno to keep ownership of most of their company. At issue was ownership of 11 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-06T20:07:30Z)

Harley concludes MV Agusta sale

Harley-Davidson said today it has concluded the sale of its subsidiary, MV Agusta, to Claudio Castiglioni and his wholly owned holding company, MVAgusta Motor Holding. Castiglioni is the former owner of the ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-08-06T21:19:05Z)

MetLife closes $6.6B stock, senior debt offerings

Insurer MetLife Inc. announced Friday the closings a $3.6 billion public stock offering and $3 billion in senior debt offerings. The stock offer included 75 million shares of common shares and an additional 11.25 million ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T20:43:18Z)

Westport beaches remain closed Thursday as shark search continues

Horseneck Beach, Town Beach and Baker Beach remained closed Thursday morning and heavy fog hampered State Police efforts to go up in a helicopter to see if sharks still lingered off shore, said Wendy Fox, press liaison ... (Source: Herald News 2010-08-06T03:39:40Z)

APNewsBreak: Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK—A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose Chicago-based ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-06T19:38:52Z)

Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK (AP): A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-06T09:16:06Z)

MetLife closes $6.6 billion in stock, senior debt offerings

NEW YORK — Insurer MetLife Inc. announced Friday the closings a $3.6 billion public stock offering and $3 billion in senior debt offerings. The stock offer included 75 million shares of common shares and an additional ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-06T20:50:27Z)

MetLife (MET) Announces 75M Common Offering

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET ) announced today plans to offer 75 million shares of common stock to the public. Net proceeds from the common stock offering will be used to help finance the $6.8 billion cash portion of the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-02T11:08:13Z)

Jazz Sign O'Connor to Extension

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed executive vice president of basketball operations/general manager Kevin O'Connor to a multi-year contract extension. In addition, the Jazz also announced ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-08-06T09:37:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 9:40 pm

Al Qaeda group claims attack on Japanese tanker

A group linked to al Qaeda claimed on Wednesday that a suicide bomber from its organization was responsible for an attack on a Japanese supertanker last week in the Strait of Hormuz. "Last Wednesday, after midnight, the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-04T05:00:46Z)

Tiger Woods to play at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Tiger Woods has entered the Bridgestone Invitational next week at Firestone, where he is the defending champion and a seven-time winner of the World Golf Championship. Woods won last year by ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-28T18:16:29Z)

KARDASHIAN SISTERS LAUNCHING FASHION RANGE

Reality TV stars KIM, KHLOE and KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN are expanding their f ashion empire by launching their own clothing line for women. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians sisters have signed a deal with des igner Bruno ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-06T00:40:42Z)

Bills sign first-round pick, running back, C.J. Spiller

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have signed rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller, finally getting the running back to training camp a little more than a week after it opened. The Bills announced ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-06T20:43:18Z)

Bills Sign Spiller

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP/wgrz.com) -- The Buffalo Bills have announced it is a done deal. They've singed first round pick C.J. Spiller. The running back from Clemson joined his teammates for practice Friday night. "It ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-08-07T00:46:40Z)

C Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Modano wanted to prove there is still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms with the star forward on a one-year contract. "I was ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

Tiger Woods struggles at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, OHIO — Things got so bad for Tiger Woods off the tee in Friday's second round of the Bridgestone Invitational that he had to supply his own soundtrack. "Get in the hole!'' he sneered under his breath ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-06T20:36:08Z)

Kardashian Sisters To Launch Fashion Range; Kim, Khloe and Kourtney 2011 Debut!

Reality TV stars Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian are expanding their fashion empire by launching their own clothing line for women. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians sisters have signed a deal with designer Bruno ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-06T14:59:42Z)

Blackhawks dump Antti Niemi, sign Marty Turco

The Chicago Blackhawks walked away from the arbitration ruling for Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi on Monday, allowing him to leave as an unrestricted free agent and agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-03T04:54:48Z)

Adobe to fix critical Reader hole next week

Adobe will release updates for Reader and Acrobat on Tuesday that will fix critical security issues, including plugging a hole that could be used to take control of computers and which has been exploited in the wild, the ... (Source: Zd Net Asia.com 2010-08-06T19:03:05Z)

Explosion on Japanese tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Tokyo - An explosion occurred on board a Japanese tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, news reports said. One person was slightly injured in the blast on the M Star, which was sailing in the waters off ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-28T11:35:37Z)

Chicago Blackhawks sign G Turco to one-year deal as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs continues

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, a move that means Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi (AN'-tee nee-YEH'-mee) is gone. General manager Stan Bowman says the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Mutilated Afghan teen on Time's cover comes to U.S. for treatment

LOS ANGELES—An Afghan teen featured on the cover of Time magazine last month after her nose was cut off arrived in California this week for treatment. The 18-year-old, identified only as Bibi Aisha (Miss ... (Source: Regina Leader-Post 2010-08-06T23:42:15Z)

Digest: Chicago Blackhawks cut loose Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi, sign veteran Marty ...

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi. General manager Stan Bowman said the team expects ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-03T04:47:39Z)

Lance Armstrong's Deal With RadioShack Isn't Affected by Doping Report

RadioShack Corp. , the consumer- electronics retailer, said it has no plans to drop its sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after a report said a second former teammate implicated him in systematic doping. The New ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

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)

Hampton to open cooling center due to heat

The heat returned to Hampton Roads today after a brief respite of temperatures in the 80s last week. "Today's record high temperature for Hampton Roads is 100 degrees set back in the steamy summer of 1980 ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

STORM UPDATE: Some will be without power until Saturday afternoon

Some residents will be without electricity for another day as Dominion Virginia Power works to repair damage from a storm that hit the Peninsula area on Thursday night. Dominion spokesman Dan Genest said that ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-06T16:18:26Z)

Adobe Preps Security Update for Black Hat Flaw

Adobe Systems is planning to issue an out-of-band security update later this month to plug multiple security holes, including one discussed last week at the Black Hat security conference. The update will cover critical ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-05T18:14:09Z)

The Kardashian Sisters Plan A New Clothing Line

The Kardashian sisters already have a chain of boutiques, a jewelry line and plenty of endorsements but now Kim, Khloe and Kourtney are taking their branding to the next level, partnering with international ... (Source: Luxist 2010-08-06T09:30:25Z)

Afghanistan bleeding: 18-yr-old's nose, ears cut off for fleeing abusive husband

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: She cannot read or write and had never heard of Time magazine until a visitor brought her a copy of this week's issue, the one with the cover picture of her face, the face with no nose ... (Source: Times of India 2010-08-06T04:22:37Z)

Tiger Woods will play at Bridgestone Invitational, so will Anthony Kim

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods has entered the Bridgestone Invitational next week at Firestone, where he is the defending champion and a seven-time winner of the World Golf Championship. Woods won last year ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-28T17:40:42Z)

Report: Terrorist Attack Damaged Japanese Oil Tanker

The explosion that damaged a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week was caused by a terrorist attack, the United Arab Emirates official news agency reported quoting officials as saying on Friday. "An ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-07T00:18:02Z)

Armstrong sponsor cooperates in cycling investigation

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The bicycle maker that sponsors Lance Armstrong's racing team is cooperating with federal authorities investigating the seven-time Tour de France champion and others in cycling, a company ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-06T22:37:50Z)

Winning The Cup In Hockeytown Would Be Perfect Ending For Mike Modano

The Detroit Free Press are reporting that 20-year NHL veteran Mike Modano and the Detroit Red Wings have come to an agreement on a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. The 40 year-old will be leaving the Dallas Stars, the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Adobe Prepares Out-of-Band Security Updates for Reader and Acrobat

Adobe plans to deliver out-of-band security updates for its Reader and Acrobat products in two weeks. The new releases will contain emergency patches for several critical security issues including a zero-day ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-08-05T19:54:22Z)

Trek, Nike say they're cooperating in federal probe of cycling, including Lance ...

MILWAUKEE - Athletic gear maker Nike and the bicycle maker that sponsors Lance Armstrong's racing team are cooperating with federal authorities investigating the seven-time Tour de France champion and others ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-07T01:00:59Z)

Hampton Roads under heat, thunderstorm warnings

The heat returned to Hampton Roads today after a brief respite of temperatures in the 80s last week. "Today's record high temperature for Hampton Roads is 100 degrees set back in the steamy summer of 1980 ... (Source: WTKR 2010-08-05T20:23:00Z)

Disfigured Afghan teen on Time cover to have surgery in Calif.

The Grossman Burn Foundation in Los Angeles said Friday that 18-year-old Bibi Aisha arrived Thursday and is staying with a host family. Aisha says her nose was cut off as punishment for running away from her ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-07T02:48:22Z)

Clemson's CJ Spiller reaches deal with Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Rookie first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller signed a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, when the running back finally arrived at training camp a little over a week after it opened. A ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-07T02:26:53Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 8:40 pm

GM's CEO Is Right To Want Full Sale at IPO

General Motors is eager for its upcoming initial public offering. In fact, the automaker's CEO Ed Whitacre is hoping to sell all of the stock resulting from the bailout at that time. If the firm does pull off that feat ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2010-08-06T18:12:58Z)

Ramires Desperate For Chelsea Switch

Benfica's Brazilian midfielder Ramires has pleaded with his club to let him join Chelsea. Chelsea made a £16.8million bid for the Brazilian but Benfica want them to increase the bid, another possible hitch in the deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T10:07:21Z)

Telkonet to raise $1.3 million

Telkonet Inc. , a Wauwatosa developer of energy management and "smart grid" networking technology, said an undisclosed investor has agreed to buy preferred stock and warrants to purchase common stock in a ... (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 2010-08-06T19:24:33Z)

Sharks retain services of Zalewski, Joslin for next season

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Sharks say they have re-signed center Steven Zalewski and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced Thursday ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T03:03:52Z)

San Jose Sharks Re-Sign Center Steven Zalewski And Defenseman Derek Joslin

San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed center Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-06T12:50:51Z)

Benfica negotiates sale of Ramires to Chelsea

(AP) — LISBON, Portugal - Benfica says it is in negotiations to sell Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Chelsea. The Eagles said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange that the two clubs are working on a deal but ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-04T16:49:27Z)

GM chief expects good demand for company stock

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-06T23:13:37Z)

Brooklyn Judge Deals Another Blow to FDNY Practices

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

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)

Indiana State Fair offering plenty of deals

Indianapolis - The Indiana State Fair started its 17-day run Friday. With temperatures in the high seventies, it was a perfect opening day. The fair is 154 years old, and it cost just 20 cents to attend the ... (Source: WTHR 2010-08-06T19:10:14Z)

Indiana State Fair opens amid cuts; Ball State Day on Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The first day of the Indiana State Fair brought plenty of people to the Indianapolis fairgrounds, despite cuts in state funding as well as smaller household budgets for many fair visitors ... (Source: Ball State Daily News 2010-08-07T02:55:31Z)

Circuit Court to Consider Brooklyn Judge's FDNY Decision

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will appeal a Brooklyn judge's ruling that halted the hiring of rookie firefighters amid test-discrimination claims. Bloomberg says the ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-06T22:52:09Z)

GM expects good demand for IPO shares

TRAVERSE CITY - General Motors Co., anxious to get out from under government ownership, expects to sell all of its stock at once when it offers shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. Whitacre ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-06T07:57:21Z)

Incoming president needs to balance ties to Uribe with own agenda

BOGOTA - President-elect Juan Manuel Santos owes much to President Alvaro Uribe. But observers say he will have to carefully balance securing the legacy of his popular predecessor with putting his own stamp on tackling ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-07T02:41:12Z)

Telkonet to raise $1.3 million through stock sale

Wauwatosa-based energy management control provider Telkonet Inc. ( TKOI ) announced Friday it has reached agreements to raise $1.3 million through a private equity sale. Telkonet said it is selling 267 shares of series B ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

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)

M. Night Shyamalan keeps coasting at the box office, despite critical drubbing

What's wrong with this picture? M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender," his adaptation of Nickelodeon's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" cartoon series, topped $125 million in its first month of release. It's ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

M. Night Shyamalan is popular at the box office, but not with critics

What's wrong with this picture? M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender," his adaptation of Nickelodeon's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" cartoon series, topped $125 million in its first month of release. It ... (Source: Popmatters.com 2010-08-06T18:27:17Z)

Harley-Davidson finishes sale of MV Agusta

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman since Harley-Davidson ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Sharks re-sign C Steven Zalewski, D Derek Joslin to one-year deals

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Sharks re-signed centre Steven Zalewski and defenceman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts Thursday. Zalewski had 62 points—including 22 goals—in a career-high 78 games last season for AHL ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T00:55:01Z)

Harley-Davidson Completes Sale Of MV Agusta

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Chelsea secure star Brazil defender

Brazil international defender Ramires is set to join English Premier League champions Chelsea for 22million euros his Portuguese club Benfica has announced. The deal will go ahead provided the 23-year-old, capped 16 ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-08-05T00:13:15Z)

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)

The age of Inception': Gamers get it, geezers don't

The other day I was talking to an old Hollywood hand who was astounded by the runaway success of "Inception." It turned out that he'd seen the film on its opening weekend in a private screening room with a ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

Harley concludes MV Agusta sale

Harley-Davidson said today it has concluded the sale of its subsidiary, MV Agusta, to Claudio Castiglioni and his wholly owned holding company, MVAgusta Motor Holding. Castiglioni is the former owner of the ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-08-06T21:19:05Z)

Old competitor returns to state fair band competition

INDIANAPOLIS — La'Quinta Williams had one thing on her mind: Keep in step. That might be easier said than done. After all, La'Quinta and her 44 bandmates at Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-06T21:47:43Z)

Uribe successor Santos vows to govern without 'rearview mirror'

Bogota - Colombia's President-elect Juan Manuel Santos said Friday that his government will solve the conflict-weary country's "serious problems." Santos, who takes office Saturday, was elected as the endorsed ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-06T23:27:56Z)

Chavez: foreign minister headed to Colombia

President Hugo Chavez said Friday that his foreign minister will attend the inauguration of Colombia's new president, and he expressed optimism that Brazil's president may help ease tensions between Venezuela and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-07T00:25:12Z)

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Aug 06, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Hunter PRESENTS : (PINKSHEETS: SMNG) Strategic Mining Corp., (OTCBB: ERFW) ERF Wireless, Inc., (OTCBB: ADSY) Ad Systems Communications, Inc., (OTCBB: TKOI) Telkonet, Inc ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-06T19:24:33Z)

Judge Blocks FDNY Hiring, Says Test Invalid

The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a federal judge ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-08-06T14:23:54Z)

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