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Deals of the Hour / July 5, 2010, 7:12 pm

The 2010 NBA Free Agent Class Led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh

order to win an NBA title you need a great supporting class, just ask the Los Angeles Lakers who have two superstars and back to back NBA titles to show for it. My name is Brian Sousa 27 years old from San Jacinto, CA. I ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-06T01:53:16Z)

Leben's rise from the ashes complete with UFC 116 win

Typical Chris Leben, right? The guy takes a fight on less than two weeks notice, is essentially knocked out but won't go down and then pulls off a dramatic last-second victory. MMA's ultimate rollercoaster ride is back ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-05T22:04:12Z)

Is LeBron James Next? Amar'e Stoudemire Signs with the New York Knicks

The Knicks just added some bait to lure LeBron James or Dwyane Wade by adding Amar'e Stoudemire to their squad with a reported five-year, $100 million deal. It won't be official until Thursday. There's still no clear ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T02:00:25Z)

Who Gets the Reward in Officer Slaying Case Unclear

TAMPA | The offer was unprecedented in Tampa's history - $100,000 to anyone providing information leading to the arrest of Dontae Morris, the man accused of killing two Tampa police officers . On Saturday, Tampa police Chief Jane Castor said the money will likely go to someone. But who will get it ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-05T03:48:59Z)

Mom finds out what happened to disappeared son, 20 years later

TACOMA, Wash. -- Karen Hull has been waiting 20 years to find out what happened to her son Walter in 1990. She finally knows. Two decades after the 16-year-old Puyallup boy disappeared, one of his former classmates has ... (Source: China Post 2010-07-06T01:24:38Z)

Police: Ex-Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell arrested on drug possession charge in Alabama

The 24-year-old former LSU star and the No. 1 draft choice in 2007 was arrested as part of an undercover narcotics investigation, said Mobile County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Myles. She would not say what led to his arrest. She said he did not have a prescription for the codeine. Russell, who ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-05T23:44:25Z)

Nokia (N9 / N8-01?) prototype sized up against iPhone 4 and EVO 4G on video

Setting aside the naming confusion , this Nokia prototype procured by Negri Electronics just keeps attracting our attention. Though we saw plenty of it in an earlier video , this latest rendezvous between Finnish hardware and camera lens includes a few familiar suspects to offer us the best size ... (Source: engadget 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

JaMarcus Russell Arrested in Alabama

25. no need to make a black joke idiots...look at the institution he's from: time to make LSU pay for it's former student athletes who keep taking guns and masks to pick up their paychecks in the NFL and NBA....this guy is now officially on ryan leaf watch. Codeine is a horrible drug and if someone ... (Source: TMZ.com 2010-07-05T23:30:06Z)

Customers question industry's takeover spree

The world's largest tech companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies - but their customers are not happy. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer a ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-06T01:03:09Z)

Lee Open To S&T To Raps For Bosh; No Firm Offer Yet From NY To Amar'e

With what is expected to be the final week of the LeBron James free-agency saga about to unfold, Chris Sheridan of ESPN provides some in-depth details about the strategic considerations that are in play. Another free agent who could ultimately figure into all of this is the Knicks' own David Lee ... (Source: RealGM 2010-07-04T18:59:16Z)

World markets braced for more turbulence

A late sell-off on Wall Street on Friday has left European markets looking vulnerable tomorrow along with persistent concerns over the health of some continental banks. The FTSE 100 plunged more than 200 points last week, a 4% drop equivalent to £50bn. Continental exchanges also fell by up to 5 ... (Source: This is Money 2010-07-05T07:23:44Z)

Happy Campers

Summer camps offer time to play games, try new things and bond with other campers. But, they also are expensive and not feasible for some families. But, many parents have vacation time coming in the summer. Why not use that time off to have a camp experience and bond with your own family? Jodie Lynn ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

UFC 116: Chris Leben Submits Yoshihiro Akiyama

Chris Leben agreed to take his UFC 116 fight with just two weeks off, and he didn't just show up to fight: He earned the biggest win of his MMA career, forcing Yoshihiro Akiyama to tap to a triangle choke with just 20 seconds remaining in the third round of a very entertaining co-main event. Akiyama ... (Source: MMAFighting.com 2010-07-04T04:04:29Z)

JaMarcus Russell Arrested for Poss. of Controlled Substance

MOBILE, Alabama - Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was arrested today for possession of a controlled substance, which we are being told is codine syrup, according to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Myles said Russell was arrested at his home early ... (Source: WKRG 2010-07-05T23:30:06Z)

Katy Perry On Taming Former Sex Addict Russell Brand, Being A Diva (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Katy Perry not only posed topless for Esquire, she gave them an interview. She's currently riding high with the #1 song of the summer, California Gurls, and her newly tamed bad-boy fiance Russell Brand. Below are ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-05T22:11:21Z)

Who Gets Reward in Officer-Slaying Case Is Unclear

TAMPA | The offer was unprecedented in Tampa's history - $100,000 to anyone providing information leading to the arrest of Dontae Morris, the man accused of killing two Tampa police officers . On Saturday, Tampa police Chief Jane Castor said the money likely will go to someone. But who will get it ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

Russell Global Index Gains 44 Korean Stocks

TACOMA, Wash.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Russell Investments has added 44 Korean companies to the Russell Global Index as part of an annual process to maintain the most accurate equity benchmarks. As a result, the Korea component of the global index comprises 323 stocks that represent more than USD$946 ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-07-04T10:59:40Z)

Save money, have fun with an at-home camp

Summer camps offer time to play games, try new things and bond with other campers. But they are also expensive and not feasible for some families. But many parents have vacation time coming in the summer. Why not use that time off to have a camp experience and bond with your own family? Jodie Lynn ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-05T10:44:09Z)

Big tech: Who benefits?

SAN FRANCISCO - The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. Often, the buyers say they're doing it for their customers. As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer a broader variety of products and make ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-07-06T01:31:47Z)

European Shares Slide, Hurt by Mining Results

European shares fell to their lowest close in nearly six weeks on Monday, with mining companies weaker on a gloomier economic outlook and volumes thin as Wall Street was closed for the observance of Independence Day ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-06T00:20:12Z)

HTC Finally Releases Kernel Source for the EVO 4G

Just before a small community of distraught developers gear up to sue HTC in an effort to get that kernel source they're required to release for the HTC EVO 4G , they've done it. It's been a month since the device has launched, and – compared to how long it took HTC to offer up the goods for ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-07-05T21:49:53Z)

Summer camp -- at home

Summer camps offer time to play games, try new things and bond with other campers. But they are also expensive and not feasible for some families. But many parents have vacation time coming in the summer. Why not use that time off to have a camp experience and bond with your own family? Jodie Lynn ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-05T08:35:18Z)

Jonathan Takiff: EVO-lution and the iPhone 4

Jul 05, 2010 (Philadelphia Daily News - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- BUYER ENVY: The clock is ticking. My mobile phone contract with AT&T expires soon. The company has already offered an early upgrade to me and anyone else whose contract is up by the end of 2010. Truth is, my iPhone ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-05T12:53:00Z)

Katy Perry: I Tamed "Professional Prostitute" Russell Brand

Katy Perry says bad-boy fiancé Russell Brand has "met his match." The "California Gurls" singer tells Esquire that when Brand propositioned her during their first meeting on the set of "Get Him to the Greek" he likely did not anticipate her reaction. "I was 25, 30 feet away from him. And I ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-07-05T23:37:15Z)

Katy Perry Talks Russell Brand in August Issue of Esquire UK

Pop star Katy Perry and fiancé Russell Brand are set to walk down the isle this October. However, Perry tells the August edition of Esquire UK about their journey that led them to the altar. Brand, who most recently ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-07-05T22:11:21Z)

Leben: UFC made an offer I couldn't refuse, Akiyama made it personal at UFC 116

LAS VEGAS - Following one of the most impressive performances of his career in a win over Aaron Simpson at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, middleweight slugger Chris Leben (20-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) said he was in no rush to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-01T21:25:59Z)

European envoys accept Israel offer to visit Gaza

A delegation of European foreign ministers on Monday accepted Israel's invitation to visit the Gaza Strip and said it was an "important opportunity" to monitor the implementation of measures announced by Israel. Israel ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-05T21:14:05Z)

Tech customers question industry's takeover spree

(AP) SAN FRANCISCO - The world's largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. And often the buyers say they're doing it for their customers _ businesses ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-07-05T15:37:39Z)

It's unclear who gets a reward in officers' killing case

TAMPA — The offer was unprecedented in Tampa's history — $100,000 to anyone providing information leading to the arrest of Dontae Morris, the man accused of killing two Tampa police officers. On Saturday, Tampa police Chief Jane Castor said the money will likely go to someone. But who will get ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-04T14:05:46Z)

Russell Global Index Gains 213 Stocks in Greater China

TACOMA, Wash.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Russell Investments has added 213 "Greater China" stocks to the Russell Global Index as part of an annual process to maintain the most accurate equity benchmarks. As a result, the Russell Greater China Index, which comprises equity markets in China, Hong Kong ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-07-04T11:28:18Z)

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