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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 3:12 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)

Union says American Airlines offer no longer valid, seeks next step toward possible strike

FORT WORTH, Texas - A union representing ground workers at American Airlines says a contract offer that was once headed for a ratification vote is now dead, and it's seeking to move closer toward a possible strike. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-28T22:19:39Z)

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)

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)

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)

Bond-holders grow wary of interest rates

CHICAGO — Bond investors beware: Fear is high that an inevitable increase in interest rates will spell doom for bond returns, eroding income from an increasingly popular source of savings for Americans. It's a timely concern because investors seeking refuge from stock market volatility have ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-07-04T08:29:20Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Birth of Child

Though it would be completely understandable to assume that 25-year-old soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo simply can't take one step without the media knowing about it – complete with pictures – it seems that the star ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-04T08:15:01Z)

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)

BT and Cisco Extend Hosted Unified Communications Service to U.S. Market

BT today announced the expansion of its hosted Internet Protocol (IP) telephony service to business customers in the U.S. The service, initially launched in the UK in December 2009, allows businesses to bring converged voice, mobile and data services to every desktop in their organization, using BT ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-07-03T12:55:23Z)

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)

PEOPLE IN BRIEF: Woods, voice of Cinderella, dies at age 81

LOS ANGELES — Ilene Woods, the voice of Cinderella in Disney's animated classic, has died. She was 81. Woods died Thursday of causes related to Alzheimer's disease at a nursing home in Canoga Park, her husband, Ed ... (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-07-04T01:55:38Z)

Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round

LAS VEGAS—About the time Shane Carwin's 40th consecutive punch hit him in the face, Brock Lesnar realized he couldn't argue if the referee stopped their fight and took away his UFC heavyweight title. When Carwin's punches gradually lost their power, Lesnar knew he would survive—and one round ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-04T06:41:58Z)

Robert V. Silver

PORTLAND — Robert V. Silver, 70, resident of Durham, passed away unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center on July 1. He was the "best" dad and husband, and will be extremely missed. He was born May 3, 1940, in Boscawen, N.H., son of William and Ruth Silver. On June 23, 1962, he married the love of ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-07-04T03:50:10Z)

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)

BT Expands its Hosted IP Telephony Service to Business Customers in the U.S.

BT announced the expansion of its hosted Internet Protocol telephony service to business customers in the U.S. The hosted IP telephony is a collaborative offer based service. It has been designed for rapid deployment and the services can be extended to both large and small sites. Through these ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-03T11:00:51Z)

King puts ranch on sale again

STANLEY (Idaho) - SONGWRITER and singer Carole King has put her 50 hectare central Idaho ranch back on the market with a reduced asking price of US$16 million (S$22.3 million). The Robinson Bar Ranch compound near ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-07-04T00:58:22Z)

NH Parks Offer Weekly Guided Hikes, Tours

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) ― 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 ... (Source: WBZ-TV 2010-07-03T18:24:40Z)

American launches Atlanta-LaGuardia flights

Fort Worth, Texas-based American first announced its plans to begin the route in March, along with a strategy to expand its presence in New York through a partnership with JetBlue. The move is expected to step up competition in New York against Delta, which has made the Big Apple a key target market ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-03T02:11:08Z)

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)

Utility reviewing NH 'medical protection' accounts

CONCORD, N.H. — A utility that shut off electricity to a New Hampshire woman who used powered oxygen equipment and later died has halted service disconnections for customers with "medical protection" notices and plans to do the same for similar customers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In New ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-03T03:44:11Z)

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)

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Birth Of Baby Boy

As the 2010 World Cup comes down to the business end in South Africa, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has caught everyone off guard by announcing that he recently became the father of a baby boy. The 25-year-old ... (Source: The Celebrity Truth (blog) 2010-07-04T07:39:14Z)

Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round of UFC 116 heavyweight bout

LAS VEGAS – Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 Saturday night. Lesnar won his first fight in nearly a year despite taking a pounding in the opening minutes from Carwin, the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-04T06:06:10Z)

Singer Carole King puts Idaho ranch back on market

STANLEY, Idaho -- Songwriter and singer Carole King has put her 128-acre central Idaho ranch back on the market with a reduced asking price of $16 million. The Robinson Bar Ranch compound near Stanley includes a 7,300-square-foot lodge, a private residence, a caretaker's home, a professional ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-04T08:50:49Z)

BT expands hosted IP telephony service in US

BT has expanded hosted Internet Protocol (IP) telephony service in US, which is a collaborative offer based on Cisco Hosted Unified Communications Services platform and BT's Onevoice UCC portfolio. The expanded IP telephony service to business customers in the US, brings converged voice, mobile and ... (Source: Computer Business Review 2010-07-03T07:33:15Z)

Watch Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin UFC 116 Fight Video Replay

Watch Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin UFC 116 Fight Video Replay . LAS VEGAS – In a comeback that mirrored his real-life struggle and triumph, Brock Lesnar overcame a horrific opening round that nearly saw him finished ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-04T07:24:55Z)

Officials: New cap may contain all leaking oil

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. And the relief well counted on to permanently seal the oil leak is a ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-07-04T06:13:20Z)

Bond fund managers offer contrasting views on the outlook for rising interest rates

CHICAGO (AP) — Bond investors beware: Fear is high that an inevitable increase in interest rates will spell doom for bond returns, eroding income from an increasingly popular source of savings for Americans. It's a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-28T15:31:38Z)

Bonds' future not that bleak, strategist says

Listen to top investment strategists, and you would think it's almost certain that investors have set themselves up for a fall by flocking to bonds. Although traditionally considered a haven, bonds aren't without risk ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-04T08:43:39Z)

American Airlines parent: information of 79K retired, former and current workers compromised

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The parent company of American Airlines says the personal information of about 79,000 retirees, former and current employees that was held by the company's pension department has been compromised. No customer data was affected. AMR says the breach happened when a hard ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-02T18:40:10Z)

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