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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 6:12 am

Wimbledon Women's Final Results

(AP) — 2010-Serena Williams def. Vera Zvonareva, 6-3, 6-2. 2009-Serena Williams def. Venus Williams, 7-6 (3), 6-2. 2008-Venus Williams def. Serena Williams, 7-5, 6-4. 2007-Venus Williams def. Marion Bartoli, 6-4, 6-1. 2006-Amelie Mauresmo def. Justine Henin-Hardenne, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. 2005-Venus ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-03T15:04:14Z)

Paes-Black clinch Wimbledon mixed doubles title

India's Leander Paes and Cara Black of Zimbabwe beat South African Wesley Moodie and Lisa Raymond of the US 6-4, 7-6 (5) to win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title here Sunday. Paes and Black have forged a successful partnership. They have reached five Grand Slam finals winning three titles in two ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-07-04T21:00:57Z)

Pa. asks feds to OK ads on highway signs

HARRISBURG (AP) — Electronic signs along state highways that warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams and construction could be pitching them products if state officials get their way. Pennsylvania has joined California and Florida in asking the federal government to allow the sale of advertising ... (Source: Pocono Record 2010-07-04T19:13:35Z)

Rooney, Ronaldo, now Messi _ soccer's biggest stars misfire at World Cup

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Rooney, then Ronaldo and now Messi. They were supposed to light up the World Cup after scoring a total of 114 goals for their clubs this season, but left South Africa with only one goal ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-05T07:09:25Z)

What Apple - and Technology - Is Taking Away From Us

The weekend was one in which many Americans did a lot of thinking about the freedoms we enjoy. I'm a big fan of technology, but it seems our lives are controlled by the gadgets we surround ourselves with more and more each day. So take a few minutes to set aside your iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, TV, or ... (Source: TechNewsWorld 2010-07-05T11:55:44Z)

Williams sisters' Wimbledon domination

LONDON, July 3, 2010 (AFP) - Serena and Venus Williams have dominated for more than a decade at Wimbledon, winning nine of the last 11 ladies' singles finals. Here is a list of Wimbledon ladies' singles winners since 2000: 2000 Venus Williams (USA) bt Lindsay Davenport (USA) 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) 2001 ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

State to ask feds to allow ads on highway signs

HARRISBURG -- Electronic signs along state highways that warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams and construction could be pitching them products if state officials get their way. Pennsylvania has joined California and Florida in asking the federal government to allow the sale of advertising on ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-07-04T03:57:19Z)

Wimbledon 2010: Nadal and Serena Champions

World number 1 Rafael Nadal, and world number Serena Williams were the champions in the Wimbledon 2010 Championships that concluded recently at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club... Rafael Nadal, the world ... (Source: Buzzle 2010-07-05T07:23:44Z)

Lenovo's 3D IdeaPad Y560D Notebook Now On Sale

Everyone's playing the 3D card these days. And when we say everyone, we really mean everyone. It's kind of crazy to think about how quickly 3D has re-risen to prominence, and now even PC makers are joining in. At first ... (Source: Hot Hardware 2010-07-05T00:57:11Z)

Are Americans too dependant on the latest new gadget?

Since Apple's new iPhone 4 went on sale last week, 1.7 million have been sold. But cell phones aren't the only item we regularly use. Many people grumble when watching live television because they can't fast forward ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-06-29T15:44:46Z)

Argentina vs. Germany worthy of final

(AP) — CAPE TOWN, South Africa - It is a quarterfinal with all the makings of a final. Capricious Diego Maradona's Argentina and precocious Germany have already produced the beautiful game that any World Cup thrives on ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-02T08:24:33Z)

'Tough, mean...but nice as well'

When Serena Williams hangs up her racket for good, she wants her tennis epitaph to read: "That Serena, she was tough and she was mean on the court but she was really funny and nice off it." For the seven opponents who were blown away by her thunderous serve over the past fortnight at Wimbledon ... (Source: Trinidad Express 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

Pa. asking feds to allow ads on electronic highway signs

HARRISBURG — Electronic signs along state highways that warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams and construction could be pitching them products if state officials get their way. Pennsylvania has joined California and Florida in asking the federal government to allow the sale of advertising on ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-07-04T12:18:24Z)

Keys to the King-dom

S TANLEY, 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 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-05T04:03:18Z)

Maradona, Argentina enjoy warm welcome home

AFP/File – Argentinian fans watch the 2010 World Cup on July 3 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diego Maradona and his … Sun Jul 4, 5:55 pm ET BUENOS AIRES (AFP) – Diego Maradona and his Argentina team received a warm ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-05T03:27:30Z)

Paes-Black win Wimbledon mixed doubles

India's Leander Paes and Cara Black of Zimbabwe beat South African Wesley Moodie and Lisa Raymond of the US 6-4, 7-6 (5) to win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title here Sunday. With this victory, Paes surpassed his one-time doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi in winning the most Grand Slam titles for ... (Source: Daily Pioneer 2010-07-04T18:30:38Z)

Lenovo Introduces 3D Ideapad Notebook

Lenovo has started shipping its first 3D laptop, the Ideapad Y560d, a few weeks after announcing it. The device will only be available in the US for now with prices starting at round $1499. The computer manufacturer has ... (Source: Itproportal 2010-07-05T07:45:12Z)

Apple unveils iPhone 4 to fend off Google

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's newest iPhone model goes on sale this month, as the company strives to stay a step ahead of a growing cast of rivals like Google Inc in the red-hot smartphone market. Chief Executive ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

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)

Wimbledon tennis results

•Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner, Germany, def. Wesley Moodie, South Africa, and Dick Norman (7) , Belgium, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3. •Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (16) , Romania, def ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-02T03:59:42Z)

Williams takes fourth Wimbledon title

Wimbledon, England -- Getting set to accept her latest Wimbledon trophy, Serena Williams lifted both arms and held aloft 10 fingers. Then, raising only her right hand, she wiggled three more fingers, bringing the total count to 13. That's how many Grand Slam singles titles Williams owns as of ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-04T07:53:33Z)

Rafa, Serena pull away from the rest at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England — It was the middle Sunday at Wimbledon, the tournament's traditional day off, and the best players in men's tennis were scattered around the All England Club's practice courts. Rafael Nadal was ... (Source: The State 2010-07-05T12:38:41Z)

Bill Cosby gives Essence Fest visitors his old-school views on teen pregnancy, gun violence

Before partying and dancing their way through Saturday night, many Essence Festival visitors spent the day listening to panelists talkabout weighty education topics. At times, they packed a 5,000-seatauditorium in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. John McCusker, The Times-Picayune Bill Cosby ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-05T04:31:56Z)

Melzer And Petzchner Win Wimbledon Men's Doubles Title

(RTTNews) - Austria's Juergen Melzer and Germany's Philipp Petzschner won the Wimbledon men's doubles title on Saturday with a straight sets victory. The unseeded pair beat Sweden's Robert Lindstedt and Romania's Horia Tecau, the 16th seeds, 6-1, 7-5, 7-5 on Centre Court for their first Grand Slam ... (Source: RTT News 2010-07-04T09:55:14Z)

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)

Cosby delivers tough words to parents

Before partying and dancing their way through Saturday night, many Essence Festival visitors spent the day listening to panelists talk about weighty education topics. At times, they packed a 5,000-seat auditorium in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Comedian Bill Cosby, who drew the biggest ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-04T06:27:39Z)

Roger Federer and Williams sisters Dominate the Last Decade at Wimbledon

In the first decade of the 21st Century the sport of tennis saw rapid improvements in racket technology, in preparation and conditioning of players and in style of play on the courts of Wimbledon. As the courts slowed ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-28T15:45:57Z)

Tickets to Bill Cosby and other local shows now on sale

Among Criminals Aug. 12 at Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia. Styx, Foreigner, Kansas Aug. 13 in Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Don Rickles, Michael Martocci Aug. 13 and 14 in Music Box at Borgata. The Veronicas Aug. 15 in Music Box at Borgata. Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Paes, Black win Wimbledon mixed doubles final

Wimbledon, England (Sports Network) - Zimbabwe's Cara Black and India's Leander Paes were straight-set winners Sunday in the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon. The second-seeded tandem took a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) victory over American Lisa Raymond and South African Wesley Moodie, who were seeded 11th. It ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-04T19:20:44Z)

Lenovo 3D Laptop IdeaPad Y560d Now On Sale

Knowing how quickly the 3D trend was growing, even in spite of the much proclaimed disdain that end-users have for the bulky, square 3D glasses, Lenovo decided, earlier last month, to take steps to secure part of the 3D ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-02T07:55:55Z)

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