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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 1:11 am

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar

June 30 (Reuters) - The following is a list of scheduled U.S. agency bill sales from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2010. Freddie Mac said 3-month and 6-month bills will be auctioned every week. In addition, 1-month and 12-month auctions are optional each week. Fannie Mae said 3-month, 6-month and 1 ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-06-30T16:12:13Z)

Microsoft Kin discontinued as sales did not pick up

Bangalore: Microsoft discontinued the sale of Kin because of disappointing sales and has failed despite investing two years for developing it and spending a substantial amount on advertising the product. Microsoft's consumer products unit has struggled to offer a credible competitors to Apple's iPod ... (Source: Silicon India 2010-07-01T04:15:12Z)

Police seek mischief maker dressed as leprechaun

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police responding to reports of a man leaping between cars in a Colorado supermarket parking lot didn't need a detailed description of the suspect. Boulder Police Sgt. Fred Gerhardt says witnesses ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-01T03:46:34Z)

The Denali Fund Announces Additional Increase in Price and Extension of Time for Cash Tender Offer for Its Outstanding Auction Preferred Shares

BOULDER, Colo.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Denali Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNY) announced today that it has amended its cash tender offer for up to 400 of its outstanding Series A auction preferred shares ("APS Shares"). The amended offer increases the purchase price to 85% of the liquidation preference of $25 ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-06-30T07:43:58Z)

Amazon buys deal-a-day website Woot

Amazon.com has purchased deal-a-day website Woot.com. Woot says on its company blog that it agreed to be acquired by the online retailer. Woot started out in 2004 as a site that sold one heavily discounted item every day ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-30T21:12:51Z)

Sports briefs

A prospective team for Savannah in 2011 in the Women's Football Alliance is having an informational meeting at 1 p.m. July 17 at the Pizza Hut restaurant at 4021 Augusta Road in Garden City. Women 18 and older play in ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-07-01T04:15:12Z)

Last of Kin: Microsoft Cuts Off Kin Smartphone Line on Weak Sales

Less than two months after a flashy launch, Microsoft ( MSFT ) is scuttling its Kin line of mobile phones in a stark indication that the software giant is falling behind in the mobile arms race. Originally marketed to ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-07-01T03:39:24Z)

Home loan snafu halts green loans in California

Millions of dollars in green financing for California homeowners is being held up by a dispute between local government agencies and federal housing officials. A new state program allowing homeowners to pay for solar ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-01T07:28:28Z)

Bosh simply wants best chance to win a championship

There's two numbers that show what Chris Bosh wants in free agency. The first digit represents the playoff games that Dallas Lincoln High won in his senior season, when he led a 40-0 team to a mythical national title. The second represents the total number of playoff wins he's been part of in the ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-06-30T12:37:28Z)

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BOULDER, Colo. —Police responding to reports of a man leaping between cars in a Colorado supermarket parking lot didn't need a detailed description of the suspect. Boulder Police Sgt. Fred Gerhardt says witnesses on ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-07-01T04:58:09Z)

Hulu to offer expanded service for $9.99 a month - baltimoresun.com

Hulu , the 2 1/2-year-old video website controlled by three major media companies, made a bet Tuesday on the future of television by introducing a paid service that would provide viewers with hundreds of additional ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-06-30T17:16:38Z)

2010 NBA Free Agency: The Top 10 Teams Still in the Mix for Chris Bosh

When you're talking about free agency, the discussion goes LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh. And then everyone else. Wade appears comfortable at home, LeBron will await a decision until after the summit of suitors ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-30T14:39:09Z)

NBA Capsules: Rockets make pitch to free agent Bosh

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sure knows how to make a first impression. Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh in Dallas just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-01T07:07:00Z)

Police arrest man accused of breaking into a Ga. home and taking a shower

ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a home near Roswell High School at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and taking a shower. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee said neighbors tell police they saw a man entering the home. Police said the homeowner then ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-01T00:11:49Z)

Bosh looking for more than playoff cameos

There's two numbers that represent what Chris Bosh wants in free agency. Seven. And five. The first digit represents the playoff games that Dallas Lincoln High won in his senior season, when he led a 40-0 team to a mythical national title. The second represents the total number of playoff wins he's ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-06-30T12:01:40Z)

Microsoft Kin discontinued as sales fail to pick up

San Francisco: Just 48 days after Microsoft began selling the Kin, a smartphone for the younger set, the company discontinued it due to disappointing sales. Microsoft took two years to develop the Kin which was backed with a hefty ad budget, reports Miguel Helft of the New York Times. Forrester ... (Source: Silicon India 2010-07-01T05:55:25Z)

Hulu Launches Subscription TV Service

Hulu introduced a new paid subscription service for watching TV shows and movies on mobile devices, game consoles, television sets and computers, and joined other media companies trying to strike a balance between paid ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-01T04:08:02Z)

Amazon agrees to buy maverick shopping site Woot

Amazon, which sells millions of products, said Wednesday it had agreed to buy Woot, a site that sells one item at a time. Woot is one of a cluster of unconventional shopping sites that have sprung up over the past few ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-01T07:28:28Z)

NBA free agency: Atlanta Hawks meeting with Joe Johnson to retain their top scorer

ATLANTA — Joe Johnson's agent said Wednesday the four-time All-Star is meeting with the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the free-agent negotiating period. The Hawks are expected to do their best to keep Johnson, a free ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-07-01T04:29:31Z)

Houston Rockets make sales pitch to free agent Chris Bosh

HOUSTON - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sure knows how to make a first impression. Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available player at the exact moment free agency opened for the second straight year. The Rockets are ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-01T05:48:15Z)

Hulu puts a price tag on expanded service

Hulu, the 2 1/2-year-old video website controlled by three major media companies, made a bet Tuesday on the future of television by introducing a paid service that would provide viewers with hundreds of additional episodes for $9.99 a month. The move, called Hulu Plus, is a recognition by TV ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-30T20:51:23Z)

Man arrested after entering home, taking shower

Around 2:30 p.m., neighbors on Hardscrabble Trail in the neighborhood near Roswell High School saw a man entering the home, Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee told the AJC. "The lady of the house comes home and finds somebody taking a shower," McGee said. "She talked to the man while he was ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

2010 NBA Free Agency: New York Knicks Can Win Without LeBron James & Dwyane Wade

Everyone with even a minor interest in basketball knows the free agency period, A.K.A the apocalypse, starts on July 1. More than a third of the NBA's teams are anxiously awaiting midnight to have a go at one of the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T03:53:43Z)

Business events scheduled for Thursday

Major business events and economic events scheduled for Thursday: WASHINGTON - Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m. WASHINGTON - Commerce Department releases construction spending for April, 10 a.m. WASHINGTON - National Association of Realtors releases pending home sales index ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-06-30T18:49:41Z)

Amazon.com grabs discount website Woot.com

Amazon.com has snapped up Woot.com, a discount website. Financial terms were not disclosed. Amazon expects the deal to close by the end of September, company spokesman Craig Berman says. The 6-year-old Woot, based in ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-30T22:31:36Z)

For Bosh, the sole priority is wins

There are two numbers that show what Chris Bosh wants in free agency. Seven. And five. The first digit represents the playoff games that Dallas Lincoln High won in his senior season, when he led a 40-0 team to a mythical ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-30T17:23:48Z)

Man Arrested for Entering House, Taking Shower

ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Roswell home Wednesday and taking a shower. It happened around 2:30 p.m. in a neighborhood near Roswell High School. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee says neighbors tell police they saw a man entering the home ... (Source: MyFox Atlanta 2010-07-01T02:27:49Z)

Rockets waste little time, make pitch to free agent Chris Bosh

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sure knows how to make a first impression. Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh (FSY) in Dallas just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-01T07:49:57Z)

LeBron heads huge free-agent crop

The NBA's biggest crop of free agents hit the open market Thursday morning with LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Amar'e Stoudemire and Joe Johnson headlining the wish list of several teams. While ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-01T06:02:34Z)

Sources: Knicks to talk to Johnson

While waiting for their opportunity to sell LeBron James on their team, the New York Knicks will be busy courting other stars that could potentially play with him at Madison Square Garden. Their first such meeting will be with Joe Johnson , the Atlanta Hawks ' All-Star guard, according to league ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-28T15:17:19Z)

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