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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 12:13 am

Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father?

LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo has become the father of a baby boy, according to an announcement on his website. The statement appeared on the Real Madrid footballer's official site, and on his Twitter and Facebook pages, in ... (Source: Times of India 2010-07-04T05:59:01Z)

Gene pattern determines longevity

Researchers have found a pattern of genes that predicts with more accuracy than ever before who might live to be 100 or older—even if they have other genes linked with disease. Their findings, published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, offer the tantalizing possibility of predicting who ... (Source: Khaleej Times 2010-07-04T06:27:39Z)

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)

War Machine, a former UFC fighter, sentenced to a year in jail

Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor War Machine has been sentenced to a year in jail for violating probation after he assaulted people at two San Diego bars. War Machine pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony counts of assault and to violating probation in a previous assault case. He has a ... (Source: Pbpulse 2010-07-02T16:24:09Z)

ABB to buy Chloride for £860 million

Zurich, June 8, (Reuters): Swiss engineering group ABB is buying UK-based Chloride Group for an agreed £860 million ($1.25 billion). In April, Chloride, whose products protect against power shortages, had rejected an offer for £723 million pounds from Emerson Electronic. ABB, which sells power ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-07-02T14:58:15Z)

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)

As Noose Tightened, Spy Suspect Sought Help from Dad

(July 3) -- A lawyer for Anna Chapman, the flame-haired Russian spy ring suspect whose father was reportedly a KGB agent, says his client sought help from her father in the days before her arrest, as the FBI honed in on ... (Source: AOL News 2010-07-04T05:59:01Z)

Emerson Defeats ABB With Agreement to Purchase Chloride for $1.5 Billion

Emerson Electric Co. won support from Chloride Group Plc for its $1.5 billion takeover offer after derailing ABB Ltd.'s planned acquisition of Britain's largest maker of backup power equipment. Emerson raised its ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-02T06:58:39Z)

US GROUP EMERSON TRUMPS ABB FOR CHLORIDE

US POWER group Emerson Electric is in pole position to snap up Chloride after forcing Swiss rival ABB out of the race to take over the British power equipment supplier. ABB said yesterday that it was pulling out of the bidding for Chloride after Emerson trumped its £829million offer for the UK ... (Source: Daily Express 2010-07-03T01:49:39Z)

New well cap could halt all oil flow, says admiral

The first hint of a nearing end to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was voiced Friday by the Coast Guard admiral in charge there. By July 15, a new, better cap might replace the present leaky cap on the broken ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-04T00:36:53Z)

Ronaldo in shroud of shame after spit following WC exit

Cape Town, June 30: Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo took out his frustration of their World Cup exit by spitting towards a TV cameraman after Tuesday's 0-1 defeat to Spain in their Round of 16 match. Ronaldo, whose team endured a particularly poor night -where they were unable to utilize many ... (Source: India Talks 2010-07-03T02:46:55Z)

Ronaldo has become a father?

London, July 4 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo has become the father of a baby boy, according to an announcement on his website. The statement appeared on the Real Madrid footballer's official site, and on his Twitter and ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-07-04T04:47:26Z)

NY spy suspect wants to stay here, lawyer tells AP

Associated Press Writer= NEW YORK (AP) — The Russian diplomat's daughter accused of being a spy is "embarrassed" by photos of her that have turned up in media reports and fears she will be deported, her lawyer said. Attorney Robert Baum told The Associated Press that he showed Anna Chapman, 28 ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-04T05:30:23Z)

New oil containment cap ahead of schedule (with photo galleries)

MIAMI — The first hint of a nearing end to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was voiced Friday by the Coast Guard admiral in charge there. By July 15, a new, better cap might replace the present leaky cap on ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-07-03T20:33:30Z)

Obama admin unable to resolve shutdown of PACE clean-energy program

Obama administration officials have failed to resolve a dispute with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that has shut down Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), according to an email obtained by Grist. The impasse will likely kill the promising clean-energy financing tool until Congress passes legislation ... (Source: Grist 2010-07-04T04:33:07Z)

Police offer few new details in remains found at Iowa mother's house

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: WHO-TV 2010-07-03T19:43:24Z)

Spain, Paraguay into W.Cup quarters as stars struggle

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – European champions Spain reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Portugal , sending Cristiano Ronaldo , the world's most expensive player, heading moodily to the exit. Spain, for whom star striker Fernando Torres was again overshadowed by goal ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T10:27:26Z)

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)

Spain beats Portugal 1-0, dashing Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup hopes (pics)

The 2010 World Cup is over for Portugal and its captain, Cristiano Ronaldo . Spanish striker David Villa scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute of the Spain v. Portugal match June 29 in Cape Town, South Africa, leaving Portugal completely shut out. Villa, 28, has been having an impressive World ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-04T03:35:51Z)

Ultimate Fighter Pleads Guilty in Pacific Beach Bar Fights

SAN DIEGO - A bartender testified on June 15th that War Machine swept bottles and glasses off a bar -- sending broken glass onto her -- when she asked him for a second form of identification. Helen Geesman's testimony ... (Source: San Diego 6 2010-07-02T03:16:45Z)

Baby joy for Ronaldo?

MYSTERY surrounds an announcement on Cristiano Ronaldo's website that he is the father of a baby boy. The message on the Real Madrid footballer's internet page does not name the mother, but says the child will be under his "guardianship". It was unclear whether it was genuine or the work of a hoaxer ... (Source: News of World 2010-07-04T01:34:09Z)

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)

Cristiano Ronaldo Welcomes Son, Won't Reveal Baby Mama

Cristiano Ronaldo just announced that he's the proud father of a son! The 25-year-old Portuguese soccer star shared via Facebook and Twitter: "It is with great joy and emotion that I inform I have recently become father to a baby boy. As agreed with the baby's mother, who prefers to have her ... (Source: Just Jared 2010-07-04T04:25:57Z)

NBA Free Agency 2010: Top Destinations for Jermaine O'Neal

With free agency in full force and some of the top names are off the board, NBA teams are starting to look at role players that can anchor their team. No one wants to be the Cavaliers. While some franchises have tons of cap space to sign the LeBrons and Wades, many are strapped for cash and have to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-02T17:50:03Z)

Gene Pattern Predicts Who Will Live the Longest

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have found a pattern of genes that predicts with more accuracy than ever before who might live to be 100 or older -- even if they have other genes linked with disease. Their findings, published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, offer the tantalizing ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-02T16:17:00Z)

New, tighter cap on gushing gulf well may offer hope for end to disaster

MIAMI — The first hint of a nearing end to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was voiced Friday by the Coast Guard admiral in charge there. By July 15, a new, better cap might replace the present leaky cap on the broken well — temporarily containing all of the oil, said Adm. Thad Allen ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-03T11:58:07Z)

Police offer few details on remains found at home

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 ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-07-03T22:06:34Z)

MMA Round Up: WWE Stars Brock Lesnar & Batista in the Cage

Probably the biggest story doing the rounds this week in the MMA world was an interview with consensus number one heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who said that he thinks about retirement more and more these days. At the ... (Source: Ringside Report 2010-06-28T04:33:04Z)

Mortgage rates scream buy, but who is listening?

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: Salon 2010-07-03T15:54:20Z)

Living past 100 is tied to genetic markers, scientists find

LOS ANGELES • They may not have discovered the fountain of youth, but scientists are beginning to unravel some of the mysteries of living past 100 — specifically, that it's in your genes. The study, led by Paola Sebastiani and Dr. Thomas Perls of Boston University and published Thursday online ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-04T05:01:45Z)

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