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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 11:13 am

Fertility donors sitting so pretty

The Kiwi behind a controversial social networking site that bars ugly people has announced the launch of a virtual sperm and egg bank. Auckland-raised Greg Hodge, managing director of BeautifulPeople.com , said the site would offer prospective parents the chance to secure a beautiful donor. Hodge ... (Source: New Zealand Herald 2010-07-03T23:53:56Z)

Proctor and Gamble expand air freshener business

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Procter & Gamble Co. has completed its $470 million acquisition of air freshener business Ambi Pur from Sara Lee Corp. The deal, first announced in December, complements P&G's Febreze line of deodorizers and scents and expands the company's global reach in the air freshener ... (Source: WHIO.com 2010-07-06T19:04:03Z)

Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade, Heat

Apparently, it's on to Plan B or Plan C for the Bulls. Less than a week into free agency, it now appears likely they will miss out on all three of the top-tier NBA free agents. While LeBron James won't announce his ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-07T17:36:58Z)

AE Offers Free Phones For Trying On Jeans

PITTSBURGH -- Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., looking to jump-start back-to-school denim sales, is offering anyone who tries on a pair of jeans starting later this month a free smart phone. The offer comes with a catch: the new phones, such as the Droid Eris by HTC, the BlackBerry ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-07-07T14:45:10Z)

Chris Bosh to Join Dwyane Wade on Miami Heat, ESPN Reports

Chris Bosh will join Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat; it's not clear whether LeBron James will play there, too, according to ESPN . Bosh, 26, who averaged 20.2 points a game and 9.4 rebounds during his seven-year career ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-07T17:44:07Z)

Nelson Reviews Emergency Operations on Oil Spill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said he's filing legislation that would give a tax break to people and businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Nelson consulted with state leaders at the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee today. He reported that he did not see ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-07-07T03:39:27Z)

Expert says Taliban not likely accept conditional talks offer

ISLAMABAD, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistani government on Monday made a conditional talks offer to Taliban and other militant groups in the country following a high-level meeting held here aimed to solve the issue as how to stop the deadly terrorist attacks on civilians in the country. Initiating ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-06T13:49:05Z)

Sen. Nelson to introduce legislation requiring better oil monitoring by NOAA

12:28 P.M. — To urge more research on the oil spill in the Gulf, Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., plans to introduce a bill to the U.S. Senate, which seeks a better understanding of the long-term effects of the spill. This bill would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop ... (Source: News-Press 2010-07-07T16:25:23Z)

Italy's Serie B rebranded Serie bwin

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's second tier Serie B has been rebranded Serie bwin after a two-year sponsorship deal was signed on Wednesday with Austria-based internet betting firm bwin. The deal, announced in a Serie B statement, will brin much-needed revenue to a division which has been under severe ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-07T13:19:16Z)

US wants military operation in NWA

PESHAWAR: US Consul General in Peshawar Candace Putnam said on Tuesday that the United States desired to see Pakistan take action against the Haqqani network, which is killing American soldiers in Afghanistan. "We very much would like to see action in North Waziristan. The Haqqani network is ... (Source: Daily Times 2010-07-07T09:08:44Z)

No charges filed in shooting after Vick party

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Police said Tuesday they know who was responsible for shooting another man following Michael Vick's birthday celebration, but the shooter will not be charged "at this time" because the victim ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-07-07T15:56:45Z)

Some call for special session to deal with state's oil spill tab

The state may face a multi-million dollar cleanup tab from oil washed ashore from the Gulf of Mexico leak. Florida Senator Bill Nelson (D) said Tuesday that out of $10 million in oil spill claims made by local governments, BP has only paid out $243,000. "Your Senator didn't have a lot of confidence ... (Source: Bay News 9 2010-07-06T20:22:48Z)

iPhone launch floods market with old versions

Apple Inc.'s record-setting debut of the iPhone 4 has led to another surge: a flood of old iPhones hitting eBay, recyclers and discount sites. Gazelle.com, a site that buys electronics from consumers, purchased 20,000 used iPhones in the two weeks after Apple and AT&T Inc. began taking preorders for ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-07T04:22:24Z)

New iPhone debut floods market with used models

Apple Inc.'s record-setting debut of the iPhone 4 has led to another surge: a flood of old iPhones hitting EBay, recyclers and discount sites. Gazelle.com , a site that buys electronics from consumers, purchased 20,000 used iPhones in the two weeks after Apple and AT&T Inc. began taking preorders ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T22:24:29Z)

Pipistrel Sinus is "Best of the Best" in light sport aircraft motor-glider category

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 07, 2010 – The winner is Pipistrel Sinus, one of the most impressive new light sport designs on the world market. Link: http://www.examiner.com/ x-46292-Aviation- and-Aerospace- Examiner~y2010m7d7- Pipistrel-Sinus- light-sport- aircraft-Best- of-the-Best- in ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-07-07T16:18:13Z)

Dow Jones industrials climb 57 to break seven-day slide

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. Investors tried to recover some of the big losses that piled up following weeks of disappointing economic reports. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 57 ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-07T07:21:21Z)

Dow up 57, breaking 7-day slide

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. The Dow rose 57 points, or 0.6 percent, after dropping 7.3 percent in just the past two weeks and reaching its lowest level since October. Traders were ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-07T11:03:16Z)

US STOCKS-Index futures bounce as bargain hunters prowl

NEW YORK, July 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Tuesday, tracking gains in global equity markets, as investors looked for bargains after Wall Street closed its worst week in two months. "We are looking at a nice bounce here," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-06T11:54:33Z)

Stocks pare gains after bargain-hunters retreat

NEW YORK—A big bounce in stocks faded Tuesday after investors worried that a slowdown in the economy would continue to pound the market. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 24 points in midafternoon trading after jumping nearly 172 the first hour of the day. Retail stocks logged some of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T18:42:35Z)

P&G's closes Ambi Pur deal

CINCINNATI (AP) - The Procter & Gamble Co. has completed its $470 million acquisition of air freshener business Ambi Pur from Sara Lee Corp. The deal, first announced in December, complements P&G's Febreze line of deodorizers and scents and expands the company's global reach in the air freshener ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-07-06T14:10:34Z)

Apple Rejects CNET Editor's Book For Racy Content, Author Gets Book Deal

Dear Steve: Everybody seems to be emailing you these days about the whole iPhone 4 antenna issue and giving you guys grief over it, but don't worry, I'm not writing you about that. I never thought my book was all that racy, although it does have some mature themes, such as teen suicide and male ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-07T14:52:19Z)

Saints QB Drew Brees' opens up about mother's suicide, how to deal with failure in new book

This book cover released by Tyndale House Publishers shows "Coming Back Stronger", by Drew Brees Super Bowl winning quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Tyndale House Publishers) NO SALES NEW ORLEANS — Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees asks himself often is there anything he could have done to ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-07T00:19:01Z)

Soccer-Italy's Serie B rebranded Serie bwin

MILAN July 7 (Reuters) - Italy´s second tier Serie B has been rebranded Serie bwin after a two-year sponsorship deal was signed on Wednesday with Austria-based internet betting firm bwin. The deal, announced in a Serie B statement, will bring much-needed revenue to a division which has been under ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-07T13:04:57Z)

Procter & Gamble Completes Acquisition of Ambi Pur

(AP) The Procter & Gamble Co., said it has completed its $470 million acquisition of Ambi Pur, an air freshener business, from Sara Lee Corp. The deal, first announced in December, complement's P&G's Febreze line of deodorizers. It was subject to regulatory review and work councils consultations in ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-06T19:54:10Z)

NFL Notebook: Brees' new memoir not just about winning

Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees asks himself often is there anything he could have done to prevent his mother from committing suicide. The Saints quarterback initially viewed his mother's death as very personal, but he opens ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-07T11:46:13Z)

Old iPhones hit second-hand marts

San Francisco: In the two weeks after Apple and AT&T began taking preorders for the iPhone 4, a flood of old iPhones has hit EBay, recyclers and discount sites. Gazelle.com, a site that buys electronics from consumers, purchased 20,000 used iPhones. Although many old models of iPhones are recycled ... (Source: Silicon India 2010-07-06T06:25:16Z)

Terrorist attacks not retaliation against US drone strikes, says MQM chief

Karachi, July 7(ANI): The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that the recent terrorist attacks were not a reaction to the drone attacks in the country. Hussain also said that the terrorists who attacked the shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh were not worthy of being called humans ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-07-07T08:11:28Z)

Second half 2010 will be slower, Fed's Fisher says

The second half of the year will be slower than the first half, but the economy will not slide back into recession, said Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. In an interview on the CNBC cable television channel, Fisher used the analogy for the US economy as a football ... (Source: Housing Wire 2010-07-07T16:54:01Z)

American Eagle: free phones when you try on jeans

PITTSBURGH — Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., looking to jump-start back-to-school denim sales, is offering anyone who tries on a pair of jeans starting later this month a free smart phone. The offer comes with a catch: the new phones, such as the Droid Eris by HTC, the BlackBerry ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-07T14:30:51Z)

Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade Turning Up Heat in Miami, but Is LeBron James Next?

The buzz and suspense over the current free-agent period has been endless. The amount of reports from "reliable" sources over the last week has driven fans insane, whether supporters of Miami, Cleveland, Chicago, New ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-07T17:36:58Z)

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