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

Homemade Summer Camp

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, an internationally syndicated parenting columnist who lives in St ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-07-06T09:31:23Z)

Reliance Natural Resources Takeover to Stem Value Destruction, Karvy Says

Investors in Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. , the fuel supplier owned by billionaire Anil Ambani that was bought by his power utility at a 31 percent discount, may have suffered an even bigger loss had the company ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-06T07:44:01Z)

Amar'e Stoudemire Says He'll Sign Free-Agent Contract With New York Knicks

Amar'e Stoudemire was wearing a New York Knicks cap when he announced where he will sign a free- agent contract. Stoudemire, 27, a forward who has spent his eight-year National Basketball Association career with the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-06T10:14:20Z)

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power and Reliance Natural Resources merge in $11 billion stock swap

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Reliance Power Ltd. and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. have agreed to merge in a stock-swap deal valued at 500 billion rupees ($11 billion), which is likely to smooth the path for Reliance Power ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-06T05:13:41Z)

Chargers WR Jackson On Trading Block

Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, currently a restricted free agent who has designs of holding out for the entire season if he doesn't get signed to a desired long-term deal, may end up getting paid -- just by ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-30T05:13:39Z)

EOG Resources on the search for office space in San Antonio

EOG (NYSE: EOG), a leading independent oil and natural gas company with more than 2,100 employees, is on the hunt for space to accommodate its operations here, according to sources with intimate knowledge of the deal ... (Source: San Antonio Business Journal 2010-06-25T14:37:55Z)

Librariesfocus on convenience with mall locations

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press Writer DALLAS (AP) - People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-06T09:17:04Z)

Stoudemire to sign Knicks' $100M deal later this week

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks , and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-06T05:35:10Z)

Netflix And Relativity Media Announce Groundbreaking Deal To Stream First Run, Studio Quality Theatrical Movies To Netflix Subscribers

LOS ANGELES , July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Relativity Media, LLC today announced a long term agreement through which major theatrically released films owned by Relativity will be licensed directly and exclusively to Netflix for streaming to its subscribers during ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-06T07:01:04Z)

Jam said to be made from Princess Di's hair

LONDON (AP) -- The royal hair? Jam made from what its maker claims is one of Princess Diana's hairs is up for sale at an art exhibition in London.... NEW YORK (AP) -- A Japanese eating champion who sat out this year's Coney Island Fourth of July hot dog contest apparently couldn't resist the ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-07-05T04:03:18Z)

Associated Press Writer

DALLAS (AP) -- With offerings like cafes, downloadable books and even mall locations, public libraries are putting a focus on convenience. In Dallas, a children's library at an upscale Dallas mall has proved to be wildly successful in offering unconventional access to families who might not make a ... (Source: WLOS.com 2010-07-06T07:08:13Z)

Fake World Cup Can't Clear Customs; Replica Made Of Cocaine

Bogota, Colombia (AHN) - A World Cup trophy made its way not to South Africa, but rather into the hands of Colombian authorities who seized it and later learned it was made of 24 pounds of cocaine. Badly fading gold paint tipped off investigators who sent a piece of the replica to a lab for forensic ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-07-04T17:11:53Z)

Skagit Valley Hospital to buy big physicians group; in major shift, doctors are joining with ...

The 81-doctor Skagit Valley Medical Center is selling itself to Skagit Valley Hospital in a $17.4 million deal that reflects a growing trend of independent physicians' groups joining larger organizations. Within the ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-06-25T14:37:55Z)

Readers share some gems for jewelry boxes

DEAR ABBY: On May 13, "Diana in Lakewood, Calif.," asked you how to reuse or donate little jewelry boxes. You offered some great tips, but you should have let folks know about two terrific resources for giving away or ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-07-06T10:14:20Z)

Do you think Elena Kagan will get confirmed?

People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren't drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city library's ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-07-06T10:42:58Z)

Happy Campers

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, an internationally syndicated parenting columnist who lives in St ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-07-06T10:35:49Z)

San Diego Chargers' Three Week Trial Offer

Well, the writing is on the wall surrounding Vincent Jackson, his suspension, and Chargers plans of not trading him. It all falls into place for all concerned parties, the only thing is to see how it all falls. There's ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T07:01:04Z)

BP eyes stake sale as spill cost tops $US3bn

LONDON/KUWAIT - Shareholders in British oil company BP balked at reports it would seek urgent investment from a wealthy Middle East or Asian country as clean-up costs for its US oil spill topped $US3 billion. Over the weekend, while US Independence Day holidaymakers shunned Gulf of Mexico beaches ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-07-05T15:09:01Z)

Del. fishing buddies reel in stolen, dumped cars

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) -- A couple of fishing buddies from Delaware have been catching more than just bass. They've been helping police reel in cars.... LONDON (AP) -- The royal hair? Jam made from what its maker claims is one of Princess Diana's hairs is up for sale at an art exhibition in London ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-07-06T11:04:27Z)

Are Chargers making right play call in letting McNeill, Jackson walk?

One thing that can definitely be said about the San Diego Chargers during this off-season is that they are not standing pat. In comments this week to the San Diego Union-Tribune , Chargers GM A.J. Smith made it clear he ... (Source: Examiner 2010-06-23T23:58:38Z)

Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks agree to deal

NEW YORK -- Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is for the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-06T10:50:08Z)

Reliance Power, Reliance Natural Resources merge

Reliance Power Ltd. and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. have agreed to merge in a stock-swap deal valued at 500 billion rupees ($11 billion), which is likely to smooth the path for Reliance Power to get natural gas for ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-07-06T04:02:06Z)

At-home camp can be educational and exciting

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. Many parents have vacation time coming in the summer. Why not use that ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-06T04:59:22Z)

WRAPUP 2-BP eyes stake sale as spill cost tops $3 bln

LONDON/KUWAIT, July 5 (Reuters) - Shareholders in British oil company BP ( BP.L ) balked at reports it would seek urgent investment from a wealthy Middle East or Asian country as clean-up costs for its U.S. oil spill topped $3 billion. Over the weekend, while U.S. Independence Day holidaymakers ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

Wake Forest adds sales team, offering new ticket packages

The athletic department at Wake Forest University has added a new sales staff as it tries to broaden its support base. The department has hired five sales employees as well as a sales manager. Barry Faircloth, associate ... (Source: Greensboro Business Journal 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Libraries Focus on Convenience

DALLAS (AP) With offerings like cafes, downloadable books and even mall locations, public libraries are putting a focus on convenience. In Dallas, a children's library at an upscale Dallas mall has proved to be wildly ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-07-06T08:26:58Z)

Recycling options exist for many items

Dear Abby: "Diana in Lakewood, Calif." asked you how to reuse or donate little jewelry boxes. You offered some great tips, but you should have let folks know about two terrific resources. Freecycle.org is an online ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-06T11:11:36Z)

Public Libraries Focusing on Convenience,

DALLAS (AP) With offerings like cafes, downloadable books and even mall locations, public libraries are putting a focus on convenience. In Dallas, a children's library at an upscale Dallas mall has proved to be wildly successful in offering unconventional access to families who might not make a trip ... (Source: WNCT 2010-07-06T07:22:32Z)

BP agrees to $20 billion spill fund, cuts dividend

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under intense pressure from President Barack Obama, BP Plc agreed on Wednesday to set up a $20 billion fund for damage claims from its huge Gulf of Mexico oil spill and suspended dividend payments to its shareholders. The deal gave Obama his most tangible success since the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

Recycling groups offer alternative to tossing items

DEAR ABBY: On May 13, "Diana in Lakewood, Calif.," asked you how to reuse or donate little jewelry boxes. You offered some great tips, but you should have let folks know about two terrific resources for giving away or ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-06T08:55:36Z)

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