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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2010, 7:13 am

Making the Case: Trevor Cahill to the American League All-Star Team

The Oakland Athletics have a few players that are deserving of an All-Star invitation, including Kurt Suzuki, Ryan Sweeney, and Andrew Bailey. Despite how great all of these players are playing right now, Trevor Cahill ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T07:55:55Z)

Cahill, Bailey have All-Star credentials

OAKLAND -- With the All-Star game about two weeks away, the A's discussed on Friday who they would send to Anaheim for this year's Midsummer Classic. Both Rajai Davis and Jack Cust agreed that closer Andrew Bailey should ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-26T17:57:10Z)

James Cameron to Direct Black Eyed Peas 3D Concert Movie

The Black Eyed Peas are set to release the ultimate concert movie, filmed in 3D and helmed by the biggest director of all time, James Cameron , says the band's will.i.am . "We have the biggest director because we are ... (Source: Ok Magazine 2010-07-02T13:10:53Z)

Meet the new face of Spider-Man

The new face of Spider-Man has been confirmed - and it's not who you think it is. Despite yesterday's rumours suggesting Josh Hutcherson would take on the role vacated by Toby Maguire, British actor Andy Garfield has been confirmed to play Peter Parker in the fourth Spider-Man film ... (Source: Stuff 2010-07-02T01:07:54Z)

Jamie Oliver's school lunches a fail: Minister

Pet project ... Jamie Oliver's healthy school lunch program deemed a failure. Britain's new health minister has rejected celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's approach to improving school food and tackling childhood obesity. Andrew Lansley has told the British Medical Association that the chef's campaign to ... (Source: WA today 2010-07-01T23:13:22Z)

Cahill strengthens All-Star Game bid

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren is touting Trevor Cahill as a deserving member of the AL All-Star team. A manager pushing to have one of his players in the game is not unusual. In this case, however, the statistics ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-07-02T11:59:18Z)

British Health Minister Andrew Lansley Rejects Jamie Oliver's Anti-Obesity Efforts

LONDON — Britain's new health minister has rejected celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's approach to improving school food and tackling childhood obesity. Andrew Lansley has told the British Medical Association that the chef's campaign to improve nutrition among students did not result in more children ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-29T23:58:41Z)

Fort Pierce man says he stabbed another man with pocket knife only after he was hit ...

FORT PIERCE — A man who said he inadvertently got caught up in a street fight now is charged with stabbing a man in the 300 block of Hosibine Drive, according to sheriff's reports. Damian Hamilton, 22, of the 8000 ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-07-02T11:44:59Z)

Man Arrested In Fort Pierce Fatal Shooting

Police in Fort Pierce have arrested a man in connection with another man's shooting death. Adam Williams, 29, was standing in front of a home in the 1900 block of Avenue E when officers found and arrested him about 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Fort Pierce police said Williams was wanted in the fatal shooting ... (Source: WPBF News 25 2010-07-02T12:42:15Z)

FDR rated best president in scholar survey; Andrew Johnson rated the worst by 238 ...

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - Franklin Delano Roosevelt is being ranked the top president in U.S. history by 238 scholars surveyed by Siena College. Roosevelt has topped each of the five presidential scholar surveys conducted by ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T13:55:01Z)

British American announced as newest 'Spider-Man'

British American announced as newest 'Spider-Man' There's a new Spider-Man in town. Andrew Garfield, whose credits include last year's Heath Ledger film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," has been cast as Peter ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-02T00:46:25Z)

Black Eyed Peas Releasing 3D Movie With James Cameron

Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas has spilled details of a collaborative 3D concert movie they're working on with Avatar director James Cameron. "Right now we are planning our 3-D tour movie and James Cameron is ... (Source: The Celebrity Truth (blog) 2010-07-02T12:20:46Z)

Who is Andrew Garfield? Spider-Man 4 Names It's New Peter Parker

steadily for the last five years. Not what you would call a veteran in Hollywood, but he's got experience for a young person. IMDB.com lists numerous awards and accolades for Andrew Garfield. Including the Milton Shulman ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-02T13:25:12Z)

Stars agree to terms with free agents Adam Burish and Andrew Raycroft

Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk is dispelling two myths this summer _ that the Stars are on a very tight budget and that he is building a team based mostly on skill. In signing tough forward Adam Burish Thursday to a two-year contract that averages $1.15 million (and adding veteran backup goalie Andrew ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-07-02T02:48:07Z)

Andrew Garfield Is the New Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man'

The name may not ring a bell with too many moviegoers, but Garfield is not exactly a newcomer in the industry. His resumé includes appearances in the critically successful "a Boy," "Lions for Lambs," "The ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-02T09:14:39Z)

Stars sign Burish, Raycroft to two-year deals

The Dallas Stars became the latest team to add a member of the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks to their roster, agreeing to a two-year deal with forward Adam Burish . They also added depth at goaltending, signing Andrew Raycroft to a two-year contract. The 27-year-old Burish missed much of the past ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-01T22:51:53Z)

Free Apple iPad Giveaway and $1200 Discount on Port St Lucie Apartments

Kitterman Woods is offering a Summer Special which gives renters looking for special deals on Port St. Lucie apartments for rent the opportunity to win a Free Apple iPad and get $1200 in free rent discounts. Contact 772 ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-07-01T14:02:10Z)

Scholars Rank FDR As Top U.S. President, Bush Among Worst

(RTTNews) - A new survey of 238 scholars by the Siena College Research Institute showed Franklin D. Roosevelt ranked as the top President in U.S. history. The survey ranked all 43 Presidents, with Theodore Roosevelt ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-02T11:23:30Z)

Andrew Garfield lands lead role in 'Spider-Man'

Hutcherson mum on reports he's the new Spider-Man Maybe we need some Spidey sense to sort this out. Actor Josh Hutcherson won't confirm or deny he's been chosen as the next Spider-Man. Internet sites including Twitter ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-02T00:24:57Z)

China threat to local vuvuzela production

It is a "shameful business" to hear that the vuvuzela, which is part of South African sport and customs, is mostly being made in China, says Stellenbosch University theologian and former politician Allan Boesak. Dr Boesak was responding to questions about the World Cup at the handing over of a ... (Source: Business Day South Africa 2010-07-02T07:12:58Z)

Old Navy Opens its Doors Nationwide For Second "Operation Old Navy" Drive to Support Deployed Troops

Old Navy Announces Collaboration with Operation: Care and Comfort SAN FRANCISCO, CA – To celebrate the 2010 Independence Day holiday weekend and honor troops deployed overseas, Old Navy's entire fleet of 1,000 US stores will host a donation drive from July 1 – 5 to collect everyday items ... (Source: WebWire 2010-07-02T06:15:42Z)

Minister rejects Jamie Oliver approach to health

LONDON (AP) - Britain's new health minister has rejected celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's approach to improving school food and tackling childhood obesity. Andrew Lansley has told the British Medical Association that the chef's campaign to improve nutrition among students did not result in more ... (Source: KGUN 9 2010-06-30T23:21:42Z)

Eutelsat Announces Appointment of Andrew Wallace as Chief Commercial Officer

PARIS, July 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the appointment of Andrew Wallace as Chief Commercial Officer. Andrew has been appointed to head up Eutelsat 's overall sales and marketing activities. His role will include leadership of the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-01T10:13:07Z)

Old Navy stores offer discount for military care package donations

GRAND RAPIDS -- Old Navy stores are partnering with Operation: Care & Comfort to collect items for care packages for the troops this holiday weekend. During the drive, customers can donate important everyday items -- including underwear, socks and flip flops -- for the troops that will be sorted ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-02T11:59:18Z)

Old Navy collecting items for the troops

Old Navy stores, including the one at Battlefield Mall, are partnering with Operation: Care & Comfort to collect items for care packages for the troops through the Fourth of July holiday, according to a news release. During the drive, customers can donate important everyday items for the troops that ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-02T07:48:45Z)

Garfield nets Spider-Man role

The silver screen's next Spider-Man has been found. Andrew Garfield, whose credits include last year's Heath Ledger film The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, has been cast as Peter Parker - the average teen who transforms into superhero Spider-Man. Distributor Sony Pictures confirmed the long ... (Source: ABC Online 2010-07-02T04:21:10Z)

World Cup - U.S., World Cup and Other Soccer Capsules: Bradley says he'd be 'honored' to stay as U.S ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Bradley says he'd be "honored" to remain the U.S. coach, and he expects a decision in three to four weeks. Bradley told The Associated Press on Thursday he had "a very good first conversation" with ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-07-02T08:24:33Z)

Nieuwendyk: I've always liked Adam Burish

Here's some highlights from the phone teleconferences with Joe Nieuwendyk, Adam Burish and Andrew Raycroft today: Nieuwendyk on Burish: "I've always liked Adam Burish. There are guys in this league you notice because they are not fun to play against. Adam Burish is one of those guys. One of things I ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-07-02T02:33:48Z)

Zimbabwe : Beitbridge - On Road Towards Content

Harare — Very few will remember when exactly this border town started using the South African Rand as its official currency. There has always been cross border trading between its residents and their counterparts on the other side of the Limpopo. Everything about this small border town reeks of ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-07-02T11:59:18Z)

FDR 1st, Raleigh's Johnson last in presidential rankings

Raleigh's Andrew Johnson was the worst president in U.S. history. That's the collective opinion of 238 presidential scholars surveyed by the Siena College Research Institute . Franklin Roosevelt ranks No. 1 in the ... (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2010-07-01T16:25:20Z)

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