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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 10:11 pm

Maine cops say more children at drug deals

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Drug police in Maine say they're concerned by what they say is a disturbing trend of more parents bringing children to drug deals. Garry Higgins of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says that over the past two months the agency has made 10 felony drug arrests and investigators ... (Source: Fosters Daily Democrat 2010-07-03T06:43:09Z)

Great deals and giveaways

Odyssey Cruise For 10 - What better way to entertain some clientel or coworkers than on a beautiful boat over the water. Odyssey is currently running a sweepstakes for a cruise for you and 9 others. www.odysseycruises.com/Company/dinner-sweepstakes Red Sox tickets for 2 - Take the boss out for a ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-03T05:38:43Z)

Tokyo stocks rise slightly on bargain-hunting, exporter gains+

TOKYO, July 5 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Tokyo stocks rose slightly Monday morning as bargain-hunting and gains in exporter shares lifted the market after a U.S. jobs report showed mixed results. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 34.30 points, or 0.37 percent, from Friday to 9,238.01. The broader ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-05T02:58:52Z)

Germany steamrolls Argentina to march into World Cup semi-finals -- AFP

Striker Miroslav Klose celebrated his 100th cap with two second-half goals to help Germany reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 demolition of Diego Maradona's outclassed Argentina on Saturday. Germany now faces either Spain or Paraguay, who meet later on Saturday, in Durban next Wednesday with ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-03T18:24:40Z)

Maine suspect planned to live with victim's daughter

Thayne Ormsby, 20, of Orient, was arrested Friday in Dover, N.H., where he was held on a fugitive from justice charge. He's charged in Maine with three counts of murder in the Amity stabbings of Jeffrey Ryan, 55, whom ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-07-04T20:46:38Z)

LEAD: Tokyo stocks rise slightly on bargain-hunting, exporter gains+

TOKYO, July 5 (AP) - (Kyodo)—(EDS: ADDING DETAILS AND PRICES) Tokyo stocks rose slightly Monday morning as bargain-hunting and gains in exporter shares lifted the market after a U.S. jobs report showed mixed results. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 34.30 points, or 0.37 percent, from ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-05T02:58:52Z)

Retail Video Game Deals of the Week Round-up (7/4) - Happy 4th of July

A thrifty gamer is a happy gamer so we've scoured the Sunday ads to find the best video game deals for this week from local stores for the Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC for the week of July 4, 2010. The 4th of July holiday brings some bang up new deals this week ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-04T14:48:43Z)

Hester, Macias Power Aces Past 51s, 11-9

LAS VEGAS, Nev.- John Hester and Drew Macias each belted three-run homers for Reno, which pounded out 17 hits en route to an 11-9 series-clinching win over Las Vegas Saturday night at Cashman Field. After trailing 4-0 after two innings, Reno came back with 11 runs over the next four frames to take a ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-07-04T13:22:50Z)

Germany floor Argentina with four-goal masterclass

Striker Miroslav Klose celebrated his 100th cap with two second-half goals to help Germany reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 demolition of Diego Maradona's outclassed Argentina on Saturday. Germany now face either Spain or Paraguay, who meet later on Saturday, in Durban next Wednesday with ... (Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2010-07-03T16:22:58Z)

Coventry Health Care shares a bargain-Barron's

NEW YORK July 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Coventry Health Care ( CVH.N ) have plunged 30 percent since Congress passed healthcare reform legislation in March, creating an opportunity for intrepid investors, said Barron's in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-04T17:04:44Z)

Germany rout Argentina to march into W.Cup semis

Striker Miroslav Klose celebrated his 100th cap with two second-half goals to help Germany reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 demolition of Diego Maradona's outclassed Argentina on Saturday. Germany now face either Spain or Paraguay, who meet later on Saturday, in Durban next Wednesday with ... (Source: Brisbane Times 2010-07-03T16:15:49Z)

Indicators for the week ahead

Markets closed for Independence Day weekend. Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims. Federal Reserve releases consumer credit data for May. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates. National retailers release sales results for June ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-07-05T04:03:18Z)

TNA iMPACT!: Cross the Line Trailer #2

We have a new video for TNA iMPACT!: Cross the Line which is now available on the PlayStation Network and on store shelves for both PSP and Nintendo DS. TNA iMPACT! Cross the Line features the organization's signature six-sided ring, wrestlers old and new for players to grapple with, action in and ... (Source: Gamers Hell 2010-07-03T13:02:32Z)

FIFA World Cup 2010: Is England's Future Really That Bleak?

It was supposed to be so different. For the first time in a long while, England entered the World Cup following a near flawless qualifying campaign, with the so-called 'golden generation' of players at their peaks and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-04T20:03:41Z)

E. Maine site under review for wind

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine land-use regulators this week will consider whether to allow a streamlined application for a wind farm on 695 acres of timberland in eastern Maine. The Bangor Daily News says First Wind LLC plans to file an application with the Land Use Regulation Commission this fall in ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-04T15:31:40Z)

Fast Retailing Falls After Japan Uniqlo Sales Drop

July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Fast Retailing Co., Japan's largest clothing chain, dropped the most in six weeks in Tokyo trading after domestic sales at Uniqlo stores fell 5.8 percent last month and Nomura Securities Co. cut its rating. The stock lost as much as 5.1 percent, the biggest intraday decline ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-05T02:01:36Z)

Does The Stock Market Give Investors The Best Returns?

Key to be a world financial market investor is to know how to make money in up, down and sideways markets. Let us take a look how the US Stock market performed over the last 10 years to check and balance against the common theory of the stock market being the best place to invest. We like to take ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-07-05T03:48:59Z)

World Cup: Maradona neither genius nor clown

PRETORIA, South Africa -- The World Cup proved that Diego Maradona is no coaching genius. Nor was he the clown that some expected. True, there were times when it wasn't possible to observe the Argentine coach without ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-04T17:26:12Z)

Reno Aces: Torra deals complete game in Aces victory

Matt Torra tossed the second complete game in Aces franchise history Thursday night, lifting the Reno Aces to a 9-2 victory over the Las Vegas 51s in the series opener at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Torra (5-5) scattered ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-07-02T08:31:42Z)

4th July Deals, Huntington Beach App For iPhone, Ipad, Ipod from Apple

WITH JUST one day to go for the 4th of July 2010 celebrations, you would wonder how to celebrate the day? If you own an iPhone, iPod Touch or an iPad, then there are a number of cool apps for you to play with on one of these Apple devices. A simple search on the iTunes App Store reveals 10 apps ... (Source: Meri News 2010-07-03T12:26:45Z)

Mortgage rates are a screaming buy. So where are the bargain-hunters?

An odd scene has been playing out lately in the offices of mortgage brokers and bankers around the country. Mortgage rates have sunk to levels not seen in more than a half-century — a seductive 4.58 percent for an average 30-year fixed loan. Yet brokers and lenders report not a flood but a trickle ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-03T16:01:30Z)

The Video Game Release List of 7/4 - 7/10

Happy holiday weekend, Americans and Canadians. There isn't much coming out next week, but Crackdown 2 and some good portable RPG offerings on the DS and PSP are available. We're officially in the calm before the inevitable storm coming as we get closer and closer to the end of the year ... (Source: Shacknews 2010-07-03T19:57:43Z)

A toast to the boys in blue

T he safest spot in Boston on Friday afternoon was the outdoor terrace off the InterContinental hotel's presidential suite, where GM Tim Kirwan hosted a Navy Week lunch for a bunch of military and law enforcement brass. On hand for the food and good cheer were U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark S ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-05T03:56:08Z)

Bargains abound in big U.S companies - Barron's

NEW YORK July 4 (Reuters) - Big U.S. companies are cheaply valued in the stock market, providing plenty of opportunities for bargain hunters, said Barron's in its July 5 edition. Thirteen of the top 25 companies in the S ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-04T18:30:38Z)

Investors should return to Petrobras - Barron's

NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuters) - Fears of greater government intervention in the operations of Petrobras have hit the Brazilian oil giant's share price this year, creating a bargain for investors, Barron's said in its July 5 edition. Petrobras' American depository receipts have fallen 35 percent over ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-07-04T17:47:41Z)

Hester, Macias Go Deep, Aces Take 2 Of 3 From Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev.—John Hester and Drew Macias each belted three-run homers for Reno, which pounded out 17 hits en route to an 11-9 series-clinching win over Las Vegas Saturday night at Cashman Field. After trailing 4-0 after two innings, Reno came back with 11 runs over the next four frames to take ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-07-04T05:44:42Z)

Chop Chop Ninja for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of Gamerizon's Chop Chop Ninja for iPhone and iPod touch for free . That's $4 off and tied with our March mention as the best deal we've seen for this platformer. I4U News brings you daily shopping tips on new releases, pre-orders, hot deals, sales ... (Source: I4U 2010-07-03T18:53:18Z)

Tradition continues

B oston's resident 213-year-old ship took her annual Fourth of July tour of the harbor yesterday before returning to port at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The USS Constitution - known as "Old Ironsides" for her ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-05T04:17:37Z)

Style Studio: Fashion Designer for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

Today only, the iTunes App Store offers downloads of XMG Studio's Style Studio: Fashion Designer for iPhone / iPod touch for free . That's a $3 drop and the lowest price we've seen for this virtual clothing desingner app. I4U News brings you daily shopping tips on new releases, pre-orders, hot deals ... (Source: I4U 2010-07-03T22:56:40Z)

Don't cry for Maradona: Argentina coach no World Cup genius but no clown, either

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The World Cup proved that Diego Maradona is no coaching genius. Nor was he the clown that some expected. True, there were times when it wasn't possible to observe the Argentine coach ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-04T18:37:47Z)

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