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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 4:13 pm

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 Moore ("Bowling for Columbine") were among 15 new or returning members elected ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-07T19:45:49Z)

Former Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez arrested

NEWARK, N.J.— Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. Fired in March for his antics on and off the court, Gonzalez has been arrested on charges of shoplifting from a New Jersey mall. Gonzalez, 47, reported to Millburn police headquarters on Monday. He faces charges ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-07T10:27:28Z)

Peugeot Citroen posts record sales, looks to China

PARIS (AFP) – French auto giant PSA Peugeot Citroen on Wednesday reported record sales and said it would form a new joint venture in China , the world's largest and fastest growing auto market. The company, ranked ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-07T16:25:23Z)

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)

Texas baseball team could be up for sale

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - If you have a billion dollars, we have something for you to consider. The Texas Rangers are expected to go on the auction block next week after an unexpected snag in the team's bankruptcy plans. Major League Baseball has set strict guidelines for potential bidders, including ... (Source: WTHR 2010-07-07T08:25:47Z)

French court sentences Noriega to 7 years in prison (1st Lead)

Paris - A court in the French capital Paris sentenced former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega on Wednesday to 7 years in prison for money laundering. Noriega was found guilty of hiding in French bank accounts some 3 million dollars made from the sale of cocaine. He eventually used a large part of ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-07T12:36:19Z)

Review: 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: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-07-07T17:29:48Z)

Friends say firefighter in good spirits despite head injury after ballpark fall

The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas - A firefighter is still in hospital but in good spirits after taking a 10-metre plunge while leaning to catch a foul ball at a Texas Rangers game. Tyler Morris, who works at the ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

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)

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)

Carolina Hurricanes bring back D Corvo, sign Blanchard, Boyer to 2-way deals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are bringing back defenseman Joe Corvo. The Hurricanes have agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million deal with Corvo, who was part of the 2009 Eastern Conference team in Carolina ... (Source: WTKR 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

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)

American Eagle: free phones when you try on jeans

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 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T14:30:51Z)

Zardari Seeks Energy Deals in China

BEIJING—Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari appealed Wednesday to Chinese business leaders for help in developing his country's ailing energy sector, pointing to nuclear power as one area of growth but making no public ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-07T11:17:35Z)

Firefighter recovering after Rangers Ballpark fall

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A firefighter is still hospitalized but in good spirits after taking a 30-foot plunge while leaning to catch a foul ball at a Texas Rangers game. Tyler Morris, who works at the Lake Cities Fire Department near Dallas, was attending Tuesday night's game with friends ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-07T21:04:33Z)

Hurricanes bring back Corvo with two-year deal

Joe Corvo is returning to a familiar address. The veteran defenseman signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract Wednesday with the Carolina Hurricanes , where he scored 25 goals over parts of three seasons before he was ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-07-07T21:40:21Z)

Gunman fires shot at employee during robbery of Bob's Discount Furniture in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge police are searching for a gunman who robbed Bob's Discount Furniture store this morning and wounded the manager before fleeing in a security car he stole from the Woodbridge Center mall, authorities said. Shortly before 9 a.m., the gunman went to the rear of Bob's ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-07T19:10:01Z)

French court sentences Noriega to 7 years in prison - Summary

Paris - A court in the French capital Paris sentenced former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega on Wednesday to 7 years in prison for money laundering. Noriega was found guilty of hiding in French bank accounts some 3 million dollars made during the 1980s from the sale of cocaine connected to the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-07T13:55:04Z)

French court sentences Noriega to 7 years in prison (Roundup)

Paris - A court in the French capital Paris sentenced former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega on Wednesday to 7 years in prison for money laundering. Noriega was found guilty of hiding in French bank accounts some 3 million dollars made during the 1980s from the sale of cocaine connected to the ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-07T13:55:04Z)

Red Wings sign Patrick Eaves to one-year deal

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract worth $750,000. Eaves, 26, resurrected his career last season in Detroit, finishing with 12 goals and 10 assists and playing a key role on the much-improved penalty-killing units with his willingness to block ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-07T21:33:11Z)

Store Manager - Retail Manager (dixons Stores Group)

Store Manager/Retail Manager Designates - £35,000 - £50,000 plus Bonus,Store discount, Pension and Development Opportunities DSGi plc is one of Europe's leading specialist electrical retailers, spanning 28 countries. We have more than 1,300 stores and employ more than 40,000 people. Our brands ... (Source: Retail Bulletin 2010-07-07T12:50:38Z)

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)

Superior Financial Group to offer SBA loans with Walmart's Sam's Club

Walmart 's Sam's Club will test a program with Superior Financial Group of Walnut Creek to offer small-business loans aimed at businesses owned by minorities, women and military veterans The program would offer loans of ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-07-07T19:45:49Z)

American Eagle Outfitters offers free phones to anyone trying on denim in back-to ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-07T14:30:51Z)

Sam's Club to offer business loans

NEW YORK - Walmart's Sam's Club chain is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to its small business members. The program is one of several moves the retail giant has made to offer bank-like financial ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-07T20:35:55Z)

Sam's Club to offer loans to small-business members

Walmart's warehouse chain Sam's Club is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to its small-business members. The program is one of several moves the retail giant has made to offer bank-like financial ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-07T04:51:02Z)

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 ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-07-07T14:45:10Z)

Summary Box: Review of websites for flight deals

EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares. NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and can add up. Kayak and TripAdvisor both let you include such fees in comparing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T18:34:14Z)

Pakistan president seeks Chinese investment in energy but makes no mention of nuclear ...

BEIJING (AP) — Pakistan's president appealed Wednesday for Chinese help in developing his country's stagnant energy sector, pointing to nuclear power as one growth area but making no public mention of a deal with China ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-07T14:52:19Z)

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)

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