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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 1:13 pm

Police Continue Hunt for Gateshead Murder Suspect Raoul Moat

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Police are still hunting for suspected gunman Raoul Moat who allegedly shot three people in the north of England last weekend. Moat, 38, allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, 22, and killed her current partner, Chris Brown, 29, in Gateshead on July 3. Police ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-06T09:31:23Z)

NZ told hands off asylum seekers

Amnesty International has joined calls for New Zealand to avoid being roped into supporting Australia's overseas asylum-seeker processing centre proposal, and says those at the centre of discussions are not political pawns. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said this week that her Government ... (Source: New Zealand Herald 2010-07-07T16:03:54Z)

Michael Moore, Kathryn Bigelow join board that oversees Oscars

Los Angeles -- Academy Award-winning directors Kathryn Bigelow and Michael Moore have been elected to the board of governors that oversees the Oscars. The academy announced Wednesday that Bigelow ("The Hurt Locker") and ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-07T19:45:49Z)

Unruly passenger forces flight diversion to Denver

July 7, 2010 (DENVER) -- An unruly passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City forced the pilots to make an unscheduled landing in Denver. Southwest Airlines spokesman Chris Mainz said the pilots aboard Flight 3655 declared an emergency Monday night and landed at ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-07T14:52:19Z)

Poll row offer is blasted

A BID to end a row over the next two Holyrood election dates has been blasted. Scots Secretary Michael Moore said the Parly can shift its polling day in 2015 to avoid a clash with the General Election. That would happen if the coalition government's plans to introduce a five-year fixed term ... (Source: The Sun 2010-07-06T22:03:00Z)

Player news

Vinny Del Negro has agreed to become the Clippers next head coach, though the deal has yet to be finalized. Del Negro beat out finalist Dwane Casey for the job, and takes over a roster full of intriguing young talent -- the only two players under contract older than 21 are Baron Davis and Chris ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-07T03:25:08Z)

Aldridge: Clippers to hire Del Negro as next coach

The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to hire former Bulls head coach Vinny Del Negro as their next head coach, according to a league source with knowledge of the team's intentions. Del Negro beat out Mavericks assistant ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-07T09:51:41Z)

Vinny Del Negro to become Clippers head coach

Vinny Del Negro has agreed to become the Clippers next head coach, though the deal has yet to be finalized. Del Negro beat out finalist Dwane Casey for the job, and takes over a roster full of intriguing young talent -- the only two players under contract older than 21 are Baron Davis and Chris ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-07T03:25:08Z)

Amazon opens UK grocery site

For the first time in Britain, Amazon.co.uk, famed for its cheap CDs, books and toys will now sell coffee, tea, wine, biscuits and even meat and vegetables. In all, 20,000 different items will be on offer. All the major dried goods, such as tea, crisps, spices, biscuits, nappies and pasta will be ... (Source: Independent 2010-07-07T13:33:35Z)

Hawaiian okayed for Haneda

Hawaiian Airlines has been given US government approval to offer nonstop daily service between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Honolulu International Airport. Hawaiian's first-ever commercial service to Japan is scheduled to begin October 31 and will add approximately 100,000 new air seats annually ... (Source: micebtn 2010-07-07T13:55:04Z)

Hawaiian Confirmed for Tokyo Service

Hawaiian Airlines' plan for expansion into Asia and other destinations took a major step forward with today's announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) giving final approval to its application to offer nonstop daily service between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Honolulu International ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-07-07T07:14:12Z)

The Winners and Losers of 'The Bachelorette' Week 7

The final five, Roberto, Kirk, Chris, Ty and Frank, all went to Lisbon, Portugal for a romantic getaway with Ali, who was forced to decide which four suitors will be moving on to the home town dates. Though a lot of drama was promised this week on The Bachelorette , most of it came from Chris ... (Source: Buddytv.com 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

Police Step Up Manhunt for Northeast England Murder Suspect Moat; Two Held

Police are still hunting for suspected gunman Raoul Moat who allegedly shot three people in the north of England last weekend. Moat, 38, allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, 22, and killed her current partner, Chris Brown, 29, in Gateshead on July 3. Police officer David Rathband, 42 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-06T19:39:51Z)

Access Exclusive: Ringo Starr Calls For Moment Of 'Peace & Love' On His Birthday

During an interview with Access Hollywood , the former Beatles drummer said he wanted "peace and love," as a present this year and he's asking fans to take part. "Let's make my birthday, July the 7th at noon, all over America… whichever state you're in, Pacific or Eastern, Western ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2010-07-06T10:57:17Z)

East Timor president cautiously backs refugee plan

Associated Press Writer= SYDNEY (AP) — East Timor's president said Wednesday he supports in principle an Australian plan to turn his country into a regional center for processing asylum seekers but does not want his tiny, impoverished nation to become an "island prison." Jose Ramos Horta said ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-07T08:25:47Z)

DOT awards sought-after air routes to Tokyo-Haneda

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department says Delta Air Lines, American and Hawaiian will get four new routes to Haneda airport in Tokyo. The airport has been off-limits to U.S. airlines since 1978. Currently, U ... (Source: KPUA.net 2010-07-07T15:35:16Z)

Raoul Moat: Armoured vehicles brought in to search for gunman

They will be used alongside over 100 armed officers involved in the search for the ex-prisoner who has repeated a threat to carry on killing. Moat has been on the run since shooting his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart in ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-07T16:18:13Z)

Review: Travel Sites Take off With Tools for Deals

A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can turn a good deal sour. My verdict this time: I found TripAdvisor ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-07T17:15:29Z)

'Bachelor' flap shows ugly side of public breakups

LOS ANGELES—She said he wasn't intimate. He said she wasn't faithful. She called him a fame whore. He called her jealous. For weeks, the nasty break-up of "The Bachelor" couple Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi has been fought in the tabloids. In their latest round of sparring, the pair were back in ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T15:36:28Z)

Top travel search websites reviewed

New York (AP) -- A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can turn a good deal sour. My verdict this time: I found ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-07-07T17:44:07Z)

ABC denies 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka threatened Vienna Girardi during recent interview

In response to reports that former Bachelor Jake Pavelka threatened to punch his ex-fiancee Vienna Girardi during a recently taped interview with host Chris Harrison, ABC has issued a statement denying that any threats ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-25T11:31:48Z)

Michael Moore and Kathryn Bigelow Among the Academy's New Board of Governors

Newly elected AMPAS Board of Governors member Michael Moore. [Photo by Brian Brooks] Oscar winners Michael Moore, Kathryn Bigelow and editor Anne Coates will join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors. The trio are first-time elected members, and will be joining nine ... (Source: indieWIRE 2010-07-07T17:44:07Z)

Tori Spelling wheels husband Dean McDermott out of hospital after motorbike crash

Tori Spelling's husband Dean McDermott left hospital yesterday with his family by his side. The 43-year-old reality TV star, who was rushed to intensive care last week after a serious motorcycle accident, emerged in a wheelchair with his children, Stella, 2, and Liam, 3, on his lap. His wife, 37 ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-07T17:51:17Z)

Unruly passenger forces Salt Lake-bound flight diversion to Denver

An unruly passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City forced the pilots to make an unscheduled landing in Denver. Southwest Airlines spokesman Chris Mainz said the pilots aboard Flight 3655 declared an emergency Monday night and landed at Denver International Airport ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-06T22:10:10Z)

E.Timor President Backs Refugee Plan

(SYDNEY) — East Timor's president supports in principle an Australian plan to turn his country into a regional center for processing asylum seekers, but says he does not want his country to become an "island prison." Jose Ramos Horta said Wednesday that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard had ... (Source: Time 2010-07-07T06:09:46Z)

Amazon Launches UK Grocery Web Site

The move poses a challenge to supermarket groups Tesco, Wal-Mart's Asda and J Sainsbury, as well as online specialist Ocado, though Amazon will not offer the one to two-hour delivery slots provided by these operators. It also comes a day after Ocado said it was aiming for a heady valuation of over 1 ... (Source: FLEXNEWS 2010-07-07T11:46:13Z)

'Tori & Dean' star Dean McDermott released from hospital after motorcycle crash

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dean McDermott is out of the hospital. McDermott, who was being treated last week for a punctured and collapsed lung following a motorcycle accident, was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon, according to McDermott's publicist, Meghan Prophet. No other details were ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-07T18:27:04Z)

Unruly passenger forces Southwest Airlines flight to be diverted to Denver

DENVER (AP) — An unruly passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City forced the pilots to make an unscheduled landing in Denver. Southwest Airlines spokesman Chris Mainz said the pilots aboard Flight 3655 declared an emergency Monday night and landed at Denver ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-07-06T18:35:25Z)

Travel sites take off with tools for deals

NEW YORK - A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can turn a good deal sour. My verdict this time: I found ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-07T16:18:13Z)

Buy a lamb for $182? Amazon expands grocery service to U.K.

Amazon.com is expanding its online grocery service in Britain, selling everything from Pampers to Oreo cookies. It is even offering a whole lamb for the equivalent of $182, reports The Daily Mail . The new delivery service will feature 22,000 products and poses a direct threat to online supermarkets ... (Source: TechFlash 2010-07-07T18:27:04Z)

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