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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 6:12 pm

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)

USC apologizes to Florida, Alabama, Washington

Southern California has apologized to Florida, Alabama, Washington and Fresno State for accusing those schools of breaking NCAA rules by contacting one of the Trojans' players without permission. In a letter dated July 1 and addressed to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, USC AD Mike Garrett ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

LINDSAY LOHAN SENTENCED TO JAILTIME

Former actress Lindsay Lohan is going to jail for failing to attend court-ordered alcohol education classes.The crying Lindsay was sentenced to 90 days in jail at a probation hearing in Los Angeles California yesterday. Judge Marsha Revel ordered Lohan to surrender to court on July 20th.The judge ... (Source: TV.com 2010-07-07T18:27:04Z)

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)

Cliffs says has majority stake in Spider

(Reuters) - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc ( CLF.N ), which is trying to expand its stake in chromite assets in northern Ontario, said it now owns a majority stake in Spider Resources Inc ( SPQ.V ) and that it extended its cash tender offer for shares of the Canadian company by 10 days. U.S.-based ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-06T14:17:43Z)

China, Pakistan ink six deals, pledge joint fight on terrorism

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on July 7, 2010. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei) BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) -- China and Pakistan signed six deals in Beijing on Wednesday, and pledged to make joint ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-07T13:19:16Z)

Legalizing marijuana is civil rights issue, California NAACP says

(CNN) -- Legalizing marijuana is a civil rights issue, according to one of California's most prominent African-American advocacy groups. The California State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, led by President Alice Huffman, recently announced its ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-07T22:08:59Z)

Calif. Low-Speed Chase Covers 160 Miles

A long, low-speed chase from Chula Vista to San Bernadino on Monday may have gone on for 160 miles for safety reasons. California Highway Patrol officers followed 42-year-old Fred Eugene Hiser from Chula Vista to San Bernardino Monday evening. Hiser allegedly robbed two women at gunpoint in Chula ... (Source: Officer.com 2010-07-07T01:01:58Z)

Ferguson gets new Jets deal

NFL • Pro Bowl left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson agreed to terms on a contract extension with the New York Jets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. A second person familiar with the negotiations said it's a six-year deal for $60 million. Ferguson, selected to his first ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-08T00:03:31Z)

UPDATE 1-Cliffs says has majority stake in Spider, extends offer

July 6 (Reuters) - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc ( CLF.N ), which is trying to expand its stake in chromite assets in northern Ontario, said it now owns a majority stake in Spider Resources Inc ( SPQ.V ) and that it extended its cash tender offer for shares of the Canadian company by 10 days. U.S ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-06T12:37:30Z)

Pakistan president to sign trade deals with China

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will sign agreements with China on business and trade during a visit to Beijing that kicked off on Wednesday, according to China's Foreign Ministry. But both sides were mum on whether ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T07:28:31Z)

Enrile might keep Senate post

MANILA, Philippines—Even Sen. Franklin Drilon said yesterday that Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile was still in the running for the Senate's top post. Drilon said the prospect of the two contenders, Senators Francis Pangilinan (Liberal Party) and Manuel Villar Jr. (Nacionalista Party), being ... (Source: Global Nation 2010-07-07T23:27:43Z)

Southern California chase spans 150 miles, 3 hours

CAJON SUMMIT, Calif. -- The California Highway Patrol says a three-hour chase that started with a carjacking and stretched from Chula Vista to the Cajon Pass ended when the car was rammed and the driver ran across the freeway. The CHP identified the driver as 42-year-old Fred Eugene Hiser of Chula ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-06T19:39:51Z)

Lohan sobs as judge sentences her to 90 days in jail

A California judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to spend 90 days in jail for violation of her probation on 2007 drug and alcohol charges. Lohan burst into tears and sobbed on her lawyer's shoulder after Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel handed down the sentence. Lohan was ordered to surrender at the ... (Source: CTV 2010-07-07T00:33:20Z)

Aquino arrives early for LP's fellowship night

MANILA, Philippines—Arriving early also has its downside, even for the President. Arriving early for the Liberal Party's fellowship night at the Taal Vista Lodge in Tagaytay City on Tuesday, President Benigno Aquino III was kept waiting by his partymates for more than an hour. Mandaluyong Rep ... (Source: Global Nation 2010-07-07T23:27:43Z)

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)

USC apologizes to Washington, other schools

Southern California has apologized to Florida, Alabama, Washington, Oregon and Fresno State for accusing those schools of breaking NCAA rules by contacting one of the Trojans' players without permission. In a letter dated July 1 and addressed to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, USC AD Mike ... (Source: KOMO News 2010-07-07T23:49:12Z)

man arrested after carjacking and 3-hour, 150-mile California chase

CAJON SUMMIT, Calif. The California Highway Patrol says a three-hour chase that started with a carjacking and stretched from Chula Vista to the Cajon Pass ended when the car was rammed and the driver ran across the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-06T19:47:00Z)

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)

American Eagle offering free phones for trying on jeans

The offer comes with a catch: the new phones, such as the Droid Eris by HTC, the BlackBerry Curve and the LG Ally, are available only with new two-year service plans. More than 40 phones are available across multiple ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-07T14:52:19Z)

California NAACP Comes out in Support Marijuana Legalization

*The California chapter of the NAACP last week threw its support behind a November ballot initiative which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana and allow state residents over 21 to grow and cultivate small plots of the drug. State NAACP head Alice Huffman issued a statement saying the ... (Source: EURweb 2010-07-07T20:28:46Z)

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 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-07T16:25:23Z)

New Philippine government discovers dubious deals under predecessor

Manila - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Wednesday his administration has unearthed allegedly irregular deals in a review of the previous government's transactions. Aquino said the assessment was not yet complete and details were still being gathered about deals that 'did not make sense ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-07T10:41:47Z)

Cliffs buying INR's West Virginia coal mine operations

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iron ore producer Cliffs Natural Resources Inc ( CLF.N ) said it will buy INR Energy's coal mine operations for $757 million, the latest step in its strategy to become a diversified mining company serving not just the steel industry. The announcement came on Tuesday as Cliffs ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-07-06T16:40:53Z)

China plans railway link with Pakistan

BEIJING: Kashgar -- an important transit point on the ancient Silk Route and a gateway between China and Pakistan -- has earned a special distinction during the ongoing visit of Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari. It has been declared a special economic zone, which is the magic formula that has ... (Source: Times of India 2010-07-07T20:50:14Z)

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)

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)

Lindsay Lohan's Secret 'F**k U' in Courtroom

It seems no one noticed at the time, but while tabloid starlet Lindsay Lohan was making an impassioned speech to a California judge about respect for the court and taking responsibility for her actions, she was also ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-07T23:49:12Z)

Try on jeans at American Eagle and get a free (sort of) smart phone

The offer comes with a catch: the new phones, such as the Droid Eris by HTC, the BlackBerry Curve and the LG Ally, are only available with new two-year service plans. More than 40 phones are available across multiple ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-07T15:20:57Z)

International Faith Based Coalition slams NAACP for endorsing California pot legalization

Bishop Ron Allen , President of the International Faith Based Coalition , held a news conference today along with a group of religious leaders, in which they called for the resignation of NAACP California President Alice Huffman for her recent announcement that the California NAACP chapter had ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

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