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

Dodgers win despite losing Ramirez to hamstring injury

SAN FRANCISCO -- If injured slugger Manny Ramirez is sidelined for a prolonged period, the Los Angeles Dodgers have plenty of others who can produce. James Loney hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning to give ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-30T22:45:55Z)

Phoenix Suns' Robert Sarver, Alvin Gentry have meeting with Amar'e Stoudemire

For all the trade deadlines and summers that passed with rumored Amar'e Stoudemire deals and contract-extension talks left undone, the Suns and Stoudemire were back together Tuesday night on the eve of free agency to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

Shares slump on weak Chinese data

Australian markets have slumped this morning after a report from China showed the pace of manufacturing growth slowed in June. In recent trade, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 69.2 points, or 1.6 per cent, to 4232.3 and the All Ordinaries fell 67.6 points, or 1.6 per cent, to 4257. ''Chinese ... (Source: WA today 2010-07-01T01:44:52Z)

Nurse's Killer Set For Execution

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Convicted killer Michael James Perry was headed to the Texas death chamber Thursday evening contending that he was wrongly condemned for gunning down a nurse at her home north of Houston and stealing her car nine years ago. Perry, 28, is set to be the 14th Texas prisoner ... (Source: Click2Houston.com 2010-07-01T18:19:52Z)

China: Gates Would Be Welcome to Visit

(BEIJING) — An official report says the U.S. defense chief would be welcome to visit China at a time "appropriate to both sides." The offer reported Thursday by the official Xinhua News Agency comes just weeks after China rejected an offer to visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Xinhua ... (Source: Time 2010-07-01T09:08:41Z)

Dodgers beat Giants 4-2 after Ramirez gets hurt

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — James Loney hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning to give Los Angeles a boost after slugger Manny Ramirez injured his right hamstring, and the Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Tuesday night. Loney also had an RBI single in the first, the play on which ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-30T07:58:17Z)

Aust stocks continue falls

The Australian share market opened one per cent lower, after falls on Wall Street sparked by weak employment figures. At 1015 AEST, the benchmark SP/ASX200 index was down 39.8 points, or 0.93 per cent, at 4261.7 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index was down 39 points, or 0.9 per cent, at ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-07-01T01:52:02Z)

Amazon tinkers with HTML5, unveils e-book royalty program

Looking to take its digital book experience to new frontiers and fend off competition from new entrants, Amazon.com today said that it plans to unveil a new option for its Kindle electronic book reading device that ... (Source: TechFlash 2010-06-30T19:39:48Z)

Goldman CFO Says Firm Lost Money on Risky Deals

The finance chief of Goldman Sachs says the firm made mistakes in the leadup to the financial crisis and was burned by losses on high-risk loans and mortgages. Former AIG CEO Joseph Cassano listens at left, as AIG chief risk officer Robert Lewis testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-01T13:04:54Z)

NHL free agency is full of talent

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-01T15:42:23Z)

Cassano Says He Could Have Won Better AIG Deal for Taxpayer

June 30 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph J. Cassano, whose derivative bets on subprime loans forced American International Group Inc. into a U.S. bailout, said he could have negotiated discounts on collateral calls had he remained with the company. Cassano could have won "a much better deal for the taxpayer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-06-30T18:35:22Z)

Media News

Right off the heels of announcing an expansion of its Kindle Digital Text Platform to authors and publishers around the world, Amazon announced back in January that it would introduce a new 70 percent royalty option in the program that will allow them to to earn a larger share of revenue from each ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-07-01T14:59:26Z)

Amar'e Stoudemire Opts Out: Could He Soar To Denver and Unite With Melo?

While seemingly all the news surrounding this, the biggest free agency in the history of the NBA--and likely all sports in general--revolves around LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, there are many stellar ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T10:41:45Z)

Australia's Members Equity RMBS Offer To Price Friday - Sources

SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- Australian non-bank lender Members Equity is expected to price an offering of residential mortgage-backed securities on Friday, with price guidance on the U.S. dollar-denominated top tranche at 120 basis points over swap, several market participants said Thursday. Guidance on a ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-01T00:47:36Z)

NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade , and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL , which is also about to embark on a free-agent frenzy of its own, starting Thursday. The ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T21:41:29Z)

Amazon begins offer to give a bigger cut of e-book sales to independent authors ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it is now offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers royalties of about 70 percent on their e-books. The online retailer in January had announced plans to offer users ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

NHL free agency carries on without LeBron James

NEW YORK — The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-01T11:31:51Z)

Man Arrested After Entering House, Taking Shower

ROSWELL, Ga. -- 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 arrived and ... (Source: San Diego Channel 2010-07-01T11:39:01Z)

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade head list of potential free agents

Celtics coach Ri... LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics reacts while taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-01T01:09:05Z)

China Welcomes Gates Visit At 'appropriate' Time

(AP) BEIJING (AP) - An official report says the U.S. defense chief would be welcome to visit China at a time "appropriate to both sides." The offer reported Thursday by the official Xinhua News Agency comes just weeks after China rejected an offer to visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-01T08:47:13Z)

Man Arrested For Entering House, Taking Shower

(AP) 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: CBS News 2010-07-01T10:13:07Z)

NBA: James, big names go on the market

This summer's biggest show in sports, starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, comes from a league that will not play for months. Two-time MVP LeBron James has become a free agent. James, who has played for the Cleveland ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-01T08:11:25Z)

Goldman Execs Grilled For Taking AIG Bailout Money

A Goldman Sachs executive told an inquiry panel Thursday that the firm had no regrets about collecting billions of dollars in taxpayer money for correctly predicting the demise of the U.S. housing market. David Viniar ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-01T19:24:18Z)

Killer of nurse during robbery set for execution

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Convicted killer Michael James Perry was headed to the Texas death chamber Thursday evening contending that he was wrongly condemned for gunning down a nurse at her home north of Houston and stealing her car nine years ago. Perry, 28, is set to be the 14th Texas prisoner ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-07-01T18:05:33Z)

Amazon.com to Ship Kindle DX With Sharper Contrast and Lower Price July 7

Amazon.com Inc. , the world's largest online retailer, introduced an updated version of its larger Kindle digital book reader with sharper contrast and a price more than $100 less than the previous model. The Kindle DX ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-01T17:29:46Z)

Man breaks into home, takes shower, tells police he's 'Duke of Germany'

ROSWELL, Ga. -- 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 ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-07-01T10:27:26Z)

China welcomes visit by US defense chief at a time 'appropriate to both sides'

BEIJING (AP) — An official report says the U.S. defense chief would be welcome to visit China at a time "appropriate to both sides." The offer reported Thursday by the official Xinhua News Agency comes just weeks after ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-01T08:32:54Z)

LG Considers Tennis, Film Sponsorship to Balance Formula One's Male Appeal

LG Electronics Inc. , the world's third-biggest phone maker, may unveil one or two new global sponsorship deals to attract more female clients and build demand for phones, televisions and home appliances. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-01T06:59:50Z)

Convicted Nurse Killer Scheduled to Die

HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Convicted killer Michael Perry is headed to the Texas death chamber contending that he was wrongly condemned for gunning down a nurse at her home north of Houston and stealing her car nine years ago. The 28-year-old Perry Thursday evening would be the 14th prisoner executed this ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-07-01T14:37:58Z)

LG Seeks Sponsorship Deals to Balance Formula One's Male Appeal

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- LG Electronics Inc., the world's third-biggest phone maker, may unveil one or two new global sponsorship deals to attract more female clients and build demand for phones, televisions and home ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T06:59:50Z)

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