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

Summary Box: Netflix deal adds to online movies

WIN FOR NETFLIX: Netflix Inc.'s online streaming service is getting several movies a year that would have gone to pay TV outlets such as HBO or Showtime. STRATEGY SHIFT: It's part of Netflix's push to make more titles available online and on devices such as game consoles. THE TITLES: Relativity ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-06T21:48:41Z)

Netflix inks movie deal with Relativity Media

A DVD rental from Netflix is seen in Medford, Massachusetts July 25, 2008. U.S. DVD rental service Netflix Inc said it has signed a deal with media company Relativity Media LLC to stream major theatrical movies to Netflix customers before they are shown on premium pay-television channels. Credit ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-07T03:32:17Z)

Germany to take Guantanamo inmates

A fter months of U.S. prodding, Germany has agreed to take in two inmates cleared for release from Guantanamo Bay detention facility. The United States government first asked Germany take in a Palestinian and two Syrian ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-07-07T17:36:58Z)

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)

Blues, Halak agree to 4-year deal

ST. LOUIS—The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Jaroslav Halak to a four-year contract. Terms of the deal announced Tuesday were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Halak was acquired from Montreal on June 17 in a surprising trade after his stunning performance in the playoffs. He was 26-13-5 for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T20:08:29Z)

The Deal: Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams clearance sale includes samples up to 70% off

Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams is discounting floor-sample furniture and other select items by up to 70% off during the Los Angeles store's biggest sale of the year. Everything in the store has been reduced, including custom upholstery and case goods, now discounted 20%. Examples include the 90-inch ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-07T14:09:23Z)

TheSpec.com - NBA_Basketball_Wire - Magic reach $15-million, four-year deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago only to watch him go to New York. They finally got their man Tuesday. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic for a US$15-million, four-year deal, his agent said. Teams can't officially sign free agents until ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-06T20:37:06Z)

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)

BP Climbs in London as Drilling Nears Completion, Share Sale Ruled Out

BP Plc rose for a second day after drilling for the relief well that will kill off the Gulf of Mexico oil spill advanced ahead of schedule and the company said it has no plans to sell new shares to raise cash. BP rose as ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-06T12:58:59Z)

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)

Ringo Starr turns 70 -- and he's at peace with that

Ringo Starr turned 70 on Wednesday, marking the occasion with a few hundred friends at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square. Why all the peace signs at the gathering? Turns out that's what the former Beatle ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

Former Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez arrested at mall

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- 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 ... (Source: Urbana Citizen 2010-07-07T19:24:20Z)

Former Seton hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez accused of shoplifting from NJ mall

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-07T11:39:03Z)

Total to Buy UTS for $1.4 Billion, Expanding Canadian Oil-Sands Holdings

Total SA , Europe's second-biggest oil producer, will buy UTS Energy Corp. for C$1.5 billion ($1.4 billion) in cash and shares in a new company to boost its output from Canadian oil sands. UTS , a Calgary-based oil company, said in a statement today that the deal is valued at C$3.08 a share, a 46 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-07T17:15:29Z)

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)

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)

Magic reach $15 million, four-year deal with former Knicks point guard Chris Duhon

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago only to watch him go to New York. They finally got their man Tuesday. Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic for a $15 million ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-06T18:13:57Z)

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)

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 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

Ringo Starr celebrates birthday with 'Peace' salute

NEW YORK — With a little help from his friends, Ringo Starr celebrated his 70th birthday in New York with a global "Peace and Love" moment. Starr led the salute Wednesday in Times Square to throngs of spectators ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-07T20:50:14Z)

Ringo Starr birthday cake for 70th Birthday: A real peace sign on top is extremely ...

July 7, 2010 -- Ringo Starr's birthday is today. At the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City the family and friends gathered around to celebrate the Beatles birthday. Sharing all the beauty that comes with the a party, there ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-07T22:30:27Z)

Germany accepting two prisoners from Guantanamo (2nd Roundup)

Berlin - Germany announced Wednesday that it will accept two Gutananamo Bay detainees as part of the effort to help the United States close the controversial facility on Cuba, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said. The German government agreed to resettle two of the three detainees cleared for ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-07T19:02:52Z)

Netflix adds to online movies with Relativity deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Netflix Inc. is adding to the group of movies that its subscribers can watch online or over Internet-connected devices at the same time as they would have appeared on premium pay TV channels such as HBO or Showtime. The deal announced Tuesday with film financier Relativity Media ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-06T21:41:32Z)

Magic reach deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon

The agent for Chris Duhon says the point guard has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic for a $15 million, four-year deal. Agent Kevin Bradbury told The Associated Press on Tuesday the chance to play for a ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-06T16:48:03Z)

Four thoughts about Jaroslav Halak's 4-year deal with Blues

As we mentioned in Tuesday's Puck Headlines , goalie Jaroslav Halak (notes) signed a four-year deal worth $15 million with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday after opting out of arbitration Monday. Here are four quick thoughts about this contract and The Client: 1. The structure of the contract, which ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-07T13:26:26Z)

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)

Total Buys UTS to Expand in Canadian Oil Sands

July 7 (Bloomberg) -- Total SA, Europe's second-biggest oil producer, will buy UTS Energy Corp. for C$1.5 billion ($1.4 billion) in cash and shares in a new company to boost its output from Canadian oil sands. UTS, a Calgary-based oil company, said in a statement today that the deal is valued at C ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-07T11:24:44Z)

US reaches plea deal at Guantanamo military trial

More prisoners at Guantanamo Bay are sharing meals and recreation time with fellow inmates - an easing of conditions that has led to fewer assaults against guards at the U.S. base in Cuba, the new commander said Friday ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-07T16:46:51Z)

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)

Blues sign goaltender Jaroslav Halak to four-year deal

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Jaroslav Halak to a four-year contract. Terms of the deal announced Tuesday were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Halak was acquired from Montreal on June 17 in a ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-07T20:00:08Z)

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