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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 3:13 pm

US widow lives with corpses of husband, twin

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road in the United States. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they ... (Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2010-07-05T21:49:53Z)

Carole King - King Selling Off Idaho Ranch

Singer/songwriter CAROLE KING is feeling the sting of the worldwide credit crunch - she has slashed the selling price of her sprawling Idaho ranch. King's 128-acre central Idaho compound, named The Robinson Bar Ranch, has failed to sell since she first placed a listing in 2006, asking $19 million ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-07-05T06:55:06Z)

Google buys travel software firm for USD 700 million

Internet titan Google plunged into the online travel market, buying ITA Software, a flight information software company, for USD 700 million in cash. Google's purchase of the Massachusetts-based ITA on Thursday raises prospects of a battle over the lucrative sector between the Web search giant and ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-07-04T18:16:19Z)

The Off The Ball 2010 World Cup of WiffleParity Semifinal Preview

Fourth of July. America. Rog: Well, Davies, our dreams of an all 'Guay final are shattered. We lobbied hard but it is not to be. Decency won the day in these quarterfinals. The world will undoubtedly be worse off for not bearing witness to Diego Maradona and that saucy Paraguayan swimsuit model with ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-05T15:44:48Z)

Oilers sign first overall pick Hall

EDMONTON — Taylor Hall, the Oilers' prized pick from last month's entry draft, is now under contract. The three-year deal is expected to equal the entry-level National Hockey League contract that John Tavares signed with the New York Islanders last year. The base salary of that contract was ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-07-05T18:43:46Z)

Argentina's World Cup postmortem must take Diego Maradona into account

The cream of South American soccer has curdled and, as a result, has been flushed down the World Cup drain. Argentina and Brazil, which between them won four of the last eight tournaments and seven of 18 overall, have been ousted from South Africa 2010, both beaten by European teams. What the Dutch ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-04T01:12:41Z)

Navy spokesman says 12 foreign sailors taken hostage by pirates have been safely released

Van der Sloot files suit against first lawyer, charging him with posing as public defender - Joran van der Sloot has sued the lawyer who represented him during a police interrogation on the day that authorities say the Dutchman confessed to killing a Peruvian woman, his current attorney said ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-04T14:27:15Z)

Is there really a Van der Sloot TV Deal?

Could it be true that a network has agreed to a Van der Sloot TV deal? Although there is no proof that anyone has yet signed a contract for exclusive rights to the accused killer's personal story it does appear that Joran van der Sloot is trying yet again to give another "true" version of the ... (Source: Overthelimit.info 2010-07-03T23:25:18Z)

Gullit thanks good form for Dutch run

Having star players in good form and a healthy slice of luck have been the main factors behind the Netherlands' progression to the World Cup semifinals, according to former Dutch midfielder Ruud Gullit. The 47-year-old ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-07-05T20:09:40Z)

Google Books $700M Deal for Travel Software Co.

Provided it gets the nod from regulators, Google has opted to pay $700 million to buy ITA Software, a company that provides airline travel utilities to major Web ticket-bookers like Orbitz and Hotwire. The regulator hurdle may be a high one, however. ITA is a major player in its space, and federal ... (Source: CRM Buyer 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Gullit says good form, luck at play in Dutch run

(AP) — JOHANNESBURG - Former Netherlands midfielder Ruud Gullit says having star players in good form and a healthy slice of luck are the main factors behind the Dutch team's progression to the World Cup semifinals ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-05T19:12:24Z)

Oilers sign No. 1 draft pick Taylor Hall to three-year deal

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have signed top overall draft pick Taylor Hall to a three-year, entry-level contract. Hall's deal includes the maximum base salary of $900,000 per season and could end up netting him around $3 million each year depending on how many performance bonuses ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-05T18:22:17Z)

Essay: Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

Through the Cold War, the U.S. had adapted psychologically to those bad guys: misguided anti-capitalist Europeans who, nevertheless, sat in the United Nations, had diplomats in world capitals and even agreed now and again to cold-eyed summit meetings. That enemy could not and did not flourish in the ... (Source: Lincoln Daily News 2010-07-05T13:21:38Z)

Van Der Sloot Files Lawsuit Against Lawyer and Chief of the Police Homicide Squad

Van der Sloot's confession. The judge upheld the confession causing Altez to file a complaint against Peruvian officials in hopes of having his client's incarceration and confession declared invalid. Altez had previously announced that he would appeal the judge's decision to a higher court and even ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-04T03:35:51Z)

Timberwolves agree on deal with Milicic

MINNEAPOLIS — Less than five months ago, Darko Milicic of Siberia was done with the NBA. Carrying the label of one of the biggest busts in draft history, the former No. 2 overall draft pick who was taken ahead of ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-07-02T05:11:17Z)

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Maradona, neither genius nor clown

Argentina coach Diego Maradona gestures after a training session at the University of Pretoria's High Performance Centre, South Africa, on June 24. The World Cup proved that Diego Maradona is no coaching genius, but ... (Source: Taipei Times 2010-07-05T16:27:45Z)

Timberwolves reach a deal with Milicic

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Timberwolves agreed to terms with center Darko Milicic and said goodbye to Memphis restricted free agent Rudy Gay before they ever said hello on Thursday, when the NBA's long-awaited free-agency period ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-02T02:40:57Z)

Woman Living With Corpses: Death Hard To Deal With

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister. No matter they were already dead. Jean Stevens simply had their embalmed corpses dug up and stored them at her house ... (Source: CBS 2 2010-07-05T17:32:11Z)

A.M. news links: Russian spy suspect Anna Chapman's ex spills sex secrets, shares photos

Ravishing redhead "spy" Anna Chapman is a sizzling Russian undressing in stunning topless photos shot by her ex-hubby. Alex Chapman, who was married to the undercover -- and uncovered -- spy for four years, says she loved to pose nude and had a libido worthy of a James Bond femme fatal ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-07-05T19:19:33Z)

Argentina assistant wants coach Maradona to stay

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- One of Diego Maradona's assistant coaches with Argentina wants him to stay with the team in the wake of its devastating 4-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup quarterfinals. Assistant coach Alejandro Mancuso offered his support to Maradona in a radio interview on Monday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-05T18:50:55Z)

KING SELLING OFF IDAHO RANCH

Singer/songwriter CAROLE KING is feeling the sting of the worldwide credi t crunch - she has slashed the selling price of her sprawling Idaho ranch .. King's 128-acre central Idaho compound, named The Robinson Bar Ranch, h as failed to sell since she first placed a listing in 2006, asking $19 mi ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-05T07:23:44Z)

Carole King's Idaho Ranch For Sale For $16 Million

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: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-05T02:23:05Z)

UPDATE: Google To Acquire ITA Software For $700 Million

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to acquire flight information software company ITA Software Inc. for $700 million, a deal the Internet search giant said will offer its users more online flight ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T21:40:18Z)

Negotiations between shippers, clerks at ports of LA, Long Beach uncertain

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Negotiations between 900 clerical workers and shipping companies at the nation's busiest port complex were uncertain Wednesday after both sides disagreed on where to meet to hash out a deal hours ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T00:26:08Z)

Widow Lives With Corpses of Spouse and Twin Sister

No matter they were already dead. Jean Stevens simply had their embalmed corpses dug up and stored them at her house — in the case of her late husband, for more than a decade — tending to the remains as best she ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-05T21:28:24Z)

Timberwolves agree to deals with Darko Milicic, Nikola Pekovic, but lose out on Rudy Gay

The Minnesota Timberwolves wasted little time in becoming an active participant in free agency today, agreeing to one with center Darko Milicic and reportedly another for center Nikola Pekovic before losing out in the ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-01T20:35:53Z)

Talks conclude for day in LA port strike

LOS ANGELES -- Another day of negotiations have ended without a deal between shippers and clerical workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Union negotiator John Fageaux Jr. said talks wrapped up Monday with little agreement on the job security guarantees and provisions against ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-05T20:52:37Z)

First Overall Pick Taylor Hall Inks Three-Year Deal With Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers held a press conference on Monday announcing the franchise has signed the first overall pick of last month's NHL entry draft, Taylor Hall, to a three-year entry level contract. The 18-year-old forward ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-05T20:23:59Z)

'Spy' vixen's kinky sex secrets exposed

Ravishing redhead "spy" Anna Chapman is a sizzling Russian un dressing in stunning topless photos shot by her ex-hubby. Alex Chapman, who was married to the undercover -- and uncovered -- spy for four years, says she loved to pose nude and had a libido worthy of a James Bond femme fatal. The pair ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-05T17:25:01Z)

With no end near, talks resume in LA port strike

LOS ANGELES -- Talks resumed Monday after a weekend when negotiators for shipping companies and striking clerical workers made no apparent progress toward ending a strike entering its fifth day at the nation's busiest port complex. Progress was being made on "surface issues," said John Fageaux Jr ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-05T17:53:39Z)

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