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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 1:12 pm

Exclusive conversations with Steve Jobs up for sale

A Virginia man who apparently posted a YouTube video demonstrating his ability to block signal on an iPhone 4 reported was contacted by Apple, resulting in an email exchange that was later shopped around to the tech media as a paid story. The exchange, published as a "conversation with Steve Jobs ... (Source: Apple Insider 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Police offer few details on remains found in Iowa home

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) -- Investigators believe the human remains found on the Dubuque property where a woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a 20-month-old girl lived are of a small child. Police have offered few details on the remains found in Tamelia Harris' backyard. She's been ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-07-03T21:02:08Z)

Blog says Steve Jobs e-mail was real

Earlier this week, Apple called an alleged and unflattering e-mail conversation between CEO Steve Jobs and a customer a fake . Now the site that published the exchange is saying the messages definitely came from Jobs' e ... (Source: CNET News 2010-07-04T07:39:14Z)

Scolari denies he's taking over Dunga's job

Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning to return for a second stint as coach of his native Brazil after their World Cup elimination but would like to lead a national team at the 2014 tournament in his homeland. Coach Dunga ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-07-04T11:21:08Z)

New Haven Police Find Baby In Car Reported Stolen

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- A 10-month-old boy who was in a car that police say was stolen from a gas station in New Haven has been found safe. WTNH-TV reports the child was found in the car Sunday morning and taken to the Hospital of Saint Raphael where he was reunited with his mother Nyela Mateo, the ... (Source: 1010Wins 2010-07-04T17:40:31Z)

CLF, ZMGD, WIBC, NOC, - DrStockPick.com Stocks to Watch!

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) reported that it has executed a definitive support agreement with Spider Resources Inc. ('Spider') (TSXV: SPQ) under which Spider has agreed to support Cliffs' previously disclosed all-cash offer for Spider at Cdn.$0.19 ('Cliffs' All-Cash Offer ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-04T18:52:06Z)

Hot Dog! Chestnut Wins Nathans Competition at Coney Island

Every Fourth of July, Coney Island stages an event featuring two of America 's biggest loves: hot dogs and competition. The two pastimes merged Sunday afternoon by the Brooklyn boardwalk for the annual Nathan's Famous ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-07-04T17:11:53Z)

KWG Special Committee Determines That Cliffs' Amended Offer Is Not Spider Superior Proposal

(RTTNews) - The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of KWG Resources Inc. (KWG.V: News ) has determined that the amended offer of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF: News ) in respect of the common shares of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-06-29T13:57:23Z)

Scolari says he's not taking over Dunga's job for now, could still be at 2014 World ...

JOHANNESBURG — Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning a second stint as coach of his native Brazil. He's also not ruling it out. Brazil coach Dunga hinted he will not continue in the position following Friday's 2-1 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-04T11:49:46Z)

NH parks offer weekly guided hikes, tours

CONCORD, N.H. -- Six of New Hampshire's state parks are offering special programs this summer aimed at connecting participants with nature. "Discover the Power of Parks!" started this week at Bear Brook, Pawtuckaway, Greenfield, Monadnock, White Lake and Franconia Notch state parks. Throughout the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-03T13:24:01Z)

S.Africa unions drop strike threat at Eskom utility

JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - South African unions dropped on Sunday a threat to strike at power utility Eskom this week after receiving a higher wage offer, ending concerns about electricity supplies during the soccer World Cup. Widespread power cuts could also have dented manufacturing and ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-04T16:07:28Z)

Nadal a Wimbledon wonder again

Rafael Nadal cemented his status as the best player in the world with a 6-3 7-5 6-4 demolition of surprise Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych on Centre Court. The Spaniard took two hours and 13 minutes to win his eighth grand slam title, securing back-to-back major victories in Paris and London for ... (Source: Daily Mirror 2010-07-04T17:11:53Z)

Cliffs Natural Resources And Spider Resources Enter Into Support Agreement And Spider Recommends Acceptance Of The Cliffs Offer

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today that it has executed a definitive support agreement with Spider Resources Inc. (" Spider ") (TSXV: SPQ) under which Spider has agreed to support Cliffs' previously disclosed all-cash offer for Spider at Cdn.$0.19 ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

South African unions call off strike at Eskom

South African unions said on Sunday they had called off a planned strike at the power utility Eskom after receiving a higher wage offer, ending concern about power supplies during the football World Cup. Widespread power cuts could also have dented manufacturing and mining companies' output in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-04T14:27:15Z)

Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut wins, eats 54 hot dogs; where was ...

NEW YORK -- Joey Chestnut defended his title at the annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest today, downing 54 hot dogs in 10 minutes. His closest competitor was Tim Janus, with 45 hot dogs eaten. This year's competition ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-07-04T18:23:28Z)

Gov has bill making apple cider NH drink

CONCORD, N.H. -- Apple cider could soon be named New Hampshire's state drink. Gov. John Lynch has a bill designating apple cider as the state drink after it won out over milk. A lawmaker introduced the bill after Jaffrey Grade School students contacted her. Later, Gilford Elementary School students ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-04T12:39:53Z)

Police offer few details on remains found at home

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Investigators believe the human remains found on the Dubuque property where a woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a 20-month-old girl lived are of a small child. Police have offered ... (Source: KWQC 2010-07-03T19:50:33Z)

Rafael Nadal Wears Tennis Crown After Wimbledon Waltz

WIMBLEDON, England -- It all belongs to Rafael Nadal again. He was here once before, and I'm not just talking about Centre Court, winning Wimbledon . He took ownership of tennis in his classic Wimbledon win over Roger Federer two years ago. But since then, injuries, doubts, personal problems added ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-04T18:02:00Z)

Hawks expect Johnson to accept contract offer

The person said the Hawks expect Johnson to accept their six-year contract offer, which is expected to be worth about $121 million when the NBA sets the salary cap next week. The person did not want to be identified because the Hawks are not commenting on the details of their negotiations with ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Wimbledon 2010 Finals Live Blog: Tomas Berdych vs. Rafael Nadal

It's the 4th of July and the gentlemen's final at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club. Although American fans my yearn for an old-school Andre Agassi-Pete Sampras all American final, we will instead be treated a Czech ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-04T16:50:25Z)

Police offer few details on remains found at home in Dubuque

DUBUQUE (AP) --- Investigators believe the human remains found on the Dubuque property where a woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a 20-month-old girl lived are of a small child. Police have offered few details on the remains found in Tamelia Harris' backyard. She's been charged ... (Source: Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier 2010-07-04T10:52:30Z)

SAfrica: Strike at power monopoly averted after unions reach agreement with company

JOHANNESBURG - Two major trade unions at South Africa's power monopoly have called off their threatened strike over a wage dispute with the company. The unions say that the power company, Eskom, has offered a 9 per cent ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-04T15:17:21Z)

New Haven Bans Personal Watercraft For Holiday

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The city of New Haven announces it has banned the use of personal watercraft at a local beach this Fourth of July weekend. "Today would have been a perfect day. My father would have taken the day off. We would have come down Jet Skiing like usual," said Francesca Rodriguez ... (Source: Eyewitness News 2010-07-02T22:50:42Z)

Hollywood to offer free parking to fuel-efficient cars

The city might write fewer parking tickets in 2011 — at least for some drivers. Those with Florida -registered fuel-efficient vehicles won't have to pay to park in city spaces starting in early August thanks to a newly-approved pilot program. The program is slated to run through Oct. 1, 2011. The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Apple Burning Bridges, Now Calling BGR Liars

Incredible success has done something very strange to Apple. There was a time that every Apple employee, from Steve Jobs on down, seemed to understand that beyond mainstream journalists like Mossberg and Pogue, their ... (Source: Mobility Site 2010-07-04T11:35:27Z)

I'm back talking MLB- Strasburg, NBA & NHL- Caps

It has been a few months since I decided to write an entry, a pause fueled by excessive work and disappointment by TSN (fantasy sport decision) and the Capitals playoff "performance." Well, I am taking a weekend off (sort of) and I have decided to put a toe back in the water...hope it is worth the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-03T19:14:46Z)

Original Old School: City Slicker

You stand next to Wale "Clyde" Frazier and you feel underdressed. No matter who you are or what you're wearing, it's not going to match Clyde's sartorial splendor. Sitting in a conference room in the bowels of Madison Square Garden a few hours before tip-off of a Knicks game, Frazier is ... (Source: SLAM 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Chestnut wins 4th hot dog eating title; Kobayashi taken into custody after jumping on stage

NEW YORK — Hot dog! Competitive eater Joey Chestnut has held on to his title at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island, but one of his biggest rivals tried to crash the celebration and has been taken into custody. Chestnut chomped down on 54 hot dogs in 10 minutes ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-04T17:33:22Z)

Scolari to fulfill Palmeiras contract

JOHANNESBURG -- Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning a second stint as coach of his native Brazil. He's also not ruling it out. Brazil coach Dunga hinted he will not continue in the position following Friday's 2-1 World ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-04T13:58:37Z)

NH gov has bill on desk to ban dog racing

CONCORD, N.H. -- Gov. John Lynch has until Thursday to act on bill to ban live dog racing in New Hampshire. The state's two remaining dog tracks currently don't conduct live greyhound racing and instead provide simulcasts of races held elsewhere. The bill would eliminate the tracks' option of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-04T13:01:21Z)

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