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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 7:11 am

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: WFTV 2010-07-01T11:39:01Z)

Olson: James or not, Bulls on way to next level

LeBron James might be the big prize in the NBA's free-agent class, but he's not the only fish out there. The Bulls have a solid pitch to make to James when they meet with him in an attempt to persuade him to leave the comforts of his home state to play in the shadow of Michael Jordan. If they ... (Source: Northwest Herald 2010-07-01T04:50:59Z)

Houston calls on Bosh as free agency starts

From Doug Smith's Raptors blog : So a guy wakes up expecting the world as he knows it has changed but noooooo. The quad vente non-fat latte tastes the same, it's a nice brisk fall day, Super Dog needs her morning constitutional and the NBA earth didn't move. Glad I didn't stay up. HOUSTON ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-07-01T12:57:45Z)

Paul Thiebaud, art dealer with gallery in SF, dies

Nao Bustamante, a 40-year-old San Joaquin native, is one of the competitors on the new Bravo reality competition series "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist." The show brings 14 up-and-coming artists to New York where ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-01T11:53:20Z)

Ramirez to get MRI on hamstring

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez hits an RBI-double off of San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is scheduled to get an MRI on his injured right hamstring ... (Source: Salon 2010-06-30T20:51:23Z)

Richard Jefferson Opts Out

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make ... (Source: Sactown Royalty 2010-07-01T03:17:56Z)

Ortiz, Beltre power Red Sox by Rays 8-5 (AP)

It was up to James Shields: Did he want to face David Ortiz with first base open, or walk him to pitch to Kevin Youkilis? Shields picked Ortiz. What he did next was an even bigger mistake. Shields grooved the first pitch, and Ortiz hit it over the Rays' bullpen for a three-run homer that broke a ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-06-30T13:27:34Z)

Mr Saatchi's surprising offer

Charles Saatchi has announced today that he is giving artworks worth more than £25m to the nation, plus his gallery . He has also said that he intends to change the name of the gallery to the Museum of Contemporary Art ... (Source: BBC 2010-07-01T13:26:23Z)

Olson: LeBron or not, expect Bulls to be better

LeBron James might be the big prize in the NBA's free-agent class, but he's not the only fish out there. The Bulls have a solid pitch to make to James when they meet with him in an attempt to persuade him to leave the comforts of his home state to play in the shadow of Michael Jordan. If they ... (Source: Daily Chronicle 2010-07-01T10:27:26Z)

Gamecocks come from behind again to win CWS title

Wizards select John Wall with No. 1 pick in NBA draft; 76ers take Turner; Nets get Favors Draft should put Wall first, questions at No. 3 NBA draft should put John Wall at No. 1, while questions begin at No. 3 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - South Carolina closed out the final College World Series at Rosenblatt ... (Source: WAAY-TV 2010-06-30T15:36:25Z)

Woot a Deal for Amazon

Amazon.com Inc. has purchased Carrollton-based deal-a-day website Woot.com . In a joke-laden message on the company blog, Woot CEO Matt Rutledge said the deal won't change how the site is run -- "with a wall of ideas and ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2010-07-01T13:47:51Z)

Tampa Bay Rays' slump continues with loss to banged-up Boston Red Sox

BOSTON — In between the Rays' slow start and their too-little, too-late comeback against the Red Sox on Tuesday night, James Shields said one particular pitch served as the turning point of their 8-5 loss at Fenway ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-30T21:12:51Z)

Lucasfilm loses pregnancy lawsuit from job applicant

SAN RAFAEL, CA -- Filmmaker George Lucas' company has lost a pregnancy bias suit filed by a woman whose job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed she was having a baby. A Marin County Superior Court jury on Wednesday ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-01T13:12:04Z)

On Native Ground

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- One of the most famous football pictures of all time came to mind during this election season. It's from a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants played on Nov. 20, 1960 at Yankee Stadium. Trailing the Eagles 17-10 late in the game, the Giants were driving ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-07-01T04:36:40Z)

Ramirez will get an MRI on his sore right hamstring in Phoenix

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is scheduled to get an MRI on his injured right hamstring during Thursday's day off. Ramirez will have the MRI in Phoenix. The Dodgers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. "It doesn't seem too bad ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T20:58:32Z)

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 police they saw a man entering the home. Police said the homeowner then arrived and ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-07-01T10:41:45Z)

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, Randall Cunningham's 2 Year-Old Son Dies of Drowning in Hot Tub ...

Former star NFL quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Randall Cunningham has lost his youngest 2 year-old son from an accidental drowning in the families hot tub on Tuesday, according to authorities. Clark County ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-01T02:42:08Z)

Lucasfilm loses pregnancy bias lawsuit

(06-30) 17:37 PDT SAN RAFAEL -- A Marin County jury awarded $113,800 in damages against filmmaker George Lucas' company Wednesday for withdrawing a job offer from a San Francisco woman after she disclosed that she was ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-01T05:05:18Z)

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)

Rockets' Morey doesn't wait long to make pitch to 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, making a pitch to an available player at ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-01T11:31:51Z)

Dodgers' Ely, Loney star in win over San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - On a day when one star player was regained and another was lost to injury, it was some of the Dodgers' lesser-known names who were the biggest factors. Starting pitcher John Ely gave the Dodgers the quality innings they desperately needed and James Loney was 2 for 3 with three RBIs ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-06-30T07:22:30Z)

Charles Saatchi donates gallery to the nation

The works, by artists including Tracey Emin, Jake & Dinos Chapman and Grayson Perry, are worth more than £25 million. The Saatchi Gallery in London's Chelsea will become the Museum of Contemporary Art, London (Moca ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-01T13:26:23Z)

FineAwards.com to offer spectacular new glass trophies and awards

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 01, 2010 – FineAwards.com, a leading provider of crystal and glass trophies is making changes to its production services to offer a wider variety of custom trophies and awards to corporate customers. The primary goal is to provide the highest quality awards while ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-07-01T10:13:07Z)

With Woot Deal, Amazon Expands Its Inventory

Amazon.com , which sells millions of products, said Wednesday that it had agreed to buy Woot , a site that sells one item at a time. The tactics they use to lure shoppers would puzzle traditional retailers. Some, like ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 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)

Pen isn't mightier, it's mighty bad as Red Sox settle for series split

BOSTON - It was just one of those nights when nothing went right for the Boston Red Sox. But, of the many flaws in their arsenal Wednesday, the most alarming was the bullpen. In Boston's 9-4 loss to Tampa Bay at Fenway Park, Manny Delcarmen inherited a two-run deficit in the eighth. He let all five ... (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-07-01T04:36:40Z)

Rockets first to make sales pitch to Bosh

It was a busy opening night of the NBA free agency for Chris Bosh as no less than four teams made presentations to the free agent forward. "It's been an exciting first couple of hrs. Got some interesting visits and presentations from Houston, Toronto, Chicago and Miami. We'll see who else will come ... (Source: Sportsnet.ca 2010-07-01T12:57:45Z)

Jefferson opts out of Spurs contract

SAN ANTONIO - Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team recently. Jefferson was ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-07-01T06:59:50Z)

Spurs' Jefferson to join free agent market

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-01T00:54:46Z)

Lucasfilm loses Marin County pregnancy lawsuit

Filmmaker George Lucas' company has lost a pregnancy bias suit filed by a woman whose job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed she was having a baby. A Marin County Superior Court jury on Wednesday awarded Julie ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-01T12:43:26Z)

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