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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 4:11 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)

Maine suspect planned to live with victim's daughter

AMITY (AP) — A man who confessed to killing two men and a boy in a small town on the Canadian border told police he planned to live with a teenage daughter of one of the victims and the girl's mother, a newspaper ... (Source: Sun-Journal 2010-07-04T20:46:38Z)

Lakers Retract Offer To Mike Miller

After agreeing to terms with free-agent guard Steve Blake, the Lakers are no longer courting forward Mike Miller. "Source told FOXSports.com that the Lakers offer to Mike Miller is no longer on the table following the Steve Blake signing," Jeff Goodman wrote on his Twitter page ... (Source: RealGM 2010-07-03T22:28:02Z)

Spy arrests offer a bit of Cold War nostalgia

WASHINGTON — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-04T02:31:25Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Has a Son with an American Woman

Soccer stud Christiano Ronaldo plays for the Real Madrid. He was the captain for the Portugal games during the 2010 World Cup, notes Reuters. He had a lot of media attention during the World Cup. Cristiano is not only a ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-04T20:10:51Z)

Indian Companies to Combine

MUMBAI — Reliance Power will absorb Reliance Natural Resources, a sister company, in a share swap deal valued at $1.5 billion, the latest in a series of deals involving the billionaire Ambani brothers. Reliance Natural Resources shareholders will receive one Reliance Power share for every four ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-04T18:59:16Z)

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power, Reliance Natural to Merge in Share-Swap Deal

Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. and Reliance Power Ltd. agreed to merge in a share-swap deal as billionaire Anil Ambani consolidates his businesses after losing a bid to keep buying cut-price fuel from his brother, Asia's richest man. The merger will be through the exchange of one Reliance Power ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-04T19:27:54Z)

Essay: Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

Associated Press Writer= WASHINGTON (AP) — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-04T18:23:28Z)

Officials offer hope for gulf oil spill

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: The Keene Sentinel 2010-07-04T10:16:43Z)

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)

Did a Speeding Car Just Jump Out of My Cellphone?

SMARTPHONES are getting smarter. Now some new models even offer games or television broadcasts in three dimensions — and you don't need special glasses to see the show. Traditional 3-D technology used for movie screens and television superimposes or alternates two views, using filters or ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-07-04T10:38:11Z)

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)

Calif. woman trying to adopt girl must return her to Ohio as biological father seeks custody

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — A California woman is facing the prospect of having to relinquish a little girl she has been trying to adopt while an Ohio court deals with the biological father's custody claim. If an appeal fails, the girl Doss has raised for two years since birth will be taken to Ohio on ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-02T23:40:49Z)

Trigee Color for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Istom Games' Trigee Color for iPhone and iPod touch for free . That's $5 off and the best deal we've seen for this puzzle game. I4U News brings you daily shopping tips on new releases, pre-orders, hot deals, sales events and unique gadgets. Read the latest ... (Source: I4U 2010-07-04T12:54:12Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals shock arrival of baby boy after alleged fling with American woman

Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father after a fling with an American woman, it has been claimed. The surprise news appeared on the Real Madrid star's website, announcing his delight at the arrival of the baby boy. Shock news: Cristiano Ronaldo is alleged to have fathered a child The message also ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-04T22:19:42Z)

Pavelka "Never Considered" Playgirl

Seemingly always shirtless on The Bachelor , reality star Jake Pavelka, who recently called off his engagement to former fiancée Vienna Girardi due to "trust issues," has rejected an offer from Playgirl Vice President of Marketing, Daniel Nardicio to pose in a nude pictorial, according to ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

NBA Has Amnesia When It Comes to Mike Miller

Mike Miller has become an improbably hot name among 2010 NBA free agents. The Lakers were weighing the addition of Miller before landing Steve Blake . Miller has now popped up as a potential co-star for Amar'e Stoudemire ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-04T22:12:32Z)

Smartphones dispense with viewing glasses for 3-D

Smartphones are getting smarter. Now some new models even offer games or television broadcasts in three dimensions — and you don't need special glasses with them. Traditional 3-D technology used for movie screens and ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-07-04T15:24:31Z)

Calif. woman in child-custody battle with Ohio man

ORANGE, Calif. — A Southern California woman faces the prospect of relinquishing a little girl she has been trying to adopt for 18 months while an Ohio court considers the biological father's custody claim, according to a court decision Friday. (Return to story ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-03T01:56:49Z)

Former 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka Not Posing For 'Playgirl'

July 2, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Jake Pavelka of 'The Bachelorette' fame is not in the mood of stripping for 'Playgirl', which had come up with a good offer for the reality star. His representative said, "Jack has never considered appearing in Playgirl and would never do it." So the Jack ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-07-03T11:29:29Z)

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)

Skimming halted off Gulf coast as storm churns up seas

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP and the Coast Guard sent oil-scooping skimming ships in the Gulf of Mexico back to shore Tuesday because nasty weather from Tropical Storm Alex churned up rough seas and powerful winds. "We're ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-29T18:58:02Z)

Former Terp Steve Blake reaches 4-year deal with Lakers

It all started at a summer home of Lakers owner Jerry Buss , a Tuesday night meeting with General Manager Mitch Kupchak that continued over Italian food at a nearby eatery in north San Diego County. Players were ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Reliance Natural, Reliance Power Agree to Merge in Share Swap

July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. and Reliance Power Ltd. agreed to merge in a share-swap deal as billionaire Anil Ambani consolidates his businesses after losing a bid to keep buying cut-price fuel from his brother, Asia's richest man. The merger will be through the exchange ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-04T18:30:38Z)

Russian spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

Washington — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-04T16:14:37Z)

Calif. woman in custody battle with Ohio man

By NARDINE SAAD Associated Press Writer ORANGE, Calif. (AP) - A California woman is facing the prospect of having to relinquish a little girl she has been trying to adopt while an Ohio court deals with the biological father's custody claim. Stacey Doss of Rancho Santa Margarita says a teleconference ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-03T00:23:46Z)

Jake Pavelka to Follow in Levi Johnston's Footsteps?

In the midst of a very public break-up with former fiancé and winner of The Bachelor Vienna Girardi, Jake Pavelka was forced to address rumors that he will be taking it all off for Playgirl . As if he isn't handling enough drama in the public eye lately. The 32-year-old reality star is set to ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Novelties: Did a Speeding Car Just Jump Out of My Cellphone?

SMARTPHONES are getting smarter. Now some new models even offer games or television broadcasts in three dimensions — and you don't need special glasses to see the show. A 3-D phone from Samsung. Steven Bathiche of Microsoft works with a TV screen that uses light-steering technology for 3-D ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Storm forces suspension of oil skimming

MIAMI -- Rough seas and high winds from Tropical Storm Alex, churning in the Gulf of Mexico far west of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, forced the suspension Tuesday of skimming and booming operations off the coasts of ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-06-30T03:54:54Z)

RONALDO HAS A SON - BUT MUM IS A MYSTERY

FOOTBALL heart-throb Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday revealed he is the father of a baby boy. But he is refusing to name the child's mother. The former Manchester United and Portugal star, now with Real Madrid after a record £80million transfer, posted the news on his Facebook and Twitter internet ... (Source: Daily Express 2010-07-04T21:15:16Z)

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