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Deals of the Hour / July 7, 2010, 9:13 am

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)

Netflix, financier have deal on movies

LOS ANGELES -- Netflix is snatching away several movies a year that would have gone to pay TV outlets such as HBO or Showtime, under a deal with film financier Relativity Media announced Tuesday. The deal, worth more ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-07T07:14:12Z)

Bag belonging to Israeli PM bodyguard ends up at LAX without 4 guns

JERUSALEM — Israeli security officials say four pistols disappeared from the suitcase of a bodyguard accompanying Israel's prime minister in the U.S. The Shin Bet, Israel's domestic security service, says the luggage ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-07T15:28:07Z)

Israel: White House Summit Boosts Peace Process

A day after Israeli and American leaders met at the White House, Israel is expressing optimism about the Middle East peace process. The Palestinians, however, are not as enthusiastic. Israel is hailing as a success ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-07T14:45:10Z)

'Bachelor' Break Up: Team Jake Pavelka or Team Vienna Girardi?

The former "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka traded insults with ex-fiancée Vienna Girardi in their first interview together since their split, an interaction that came to a head when Vienna ran off the set in tears. Jake told his ex-fiancée during their interview on Monday's " The Bachelorette ," "I'm so ... (Source: TheInsider.com 2010-07-06T17:31:00Z)

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

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters , 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: USA Today 2010-07-07T15:20:57Z)

2010 World Cup: Chris Jones on storm clouds brewing in Durban - ESPN Soccernet

DURBAN, South Africa -- The storm clouds gathered sometime overnight, Durban waking up to gray skies and wind coming in off the ocean. The water was gray, too. Big waves crashed on the empty beaches; flags snapped in the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-07T13:55:04Z)

Israel Willing to Offer More to Facilitate Peace Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is willing to take steps, including "easing the movements" of Palestinians in the West Bank and expanding economic projects, to help facilitate direct peace talks with ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-07T14:45:10Z)

Bachelor's Chris Harrison: "You Saw Jake For Who He Is"

Although Ali Fetodowsky is the star of this season's Bachelorette , the breakup of last season's Bachelor couple, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi , has taken center stage. In a reunion that got as heated as ABC previewed ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-07T06:09:46Z)

NBA free agency roundup: LeBron James to announce decision Thursday on ESPN

Sources told ESPN.com that representatives for James contacted the network about the special. James' representatives requested that they be allowed to sell sponsorship for the one-hour special, with the proceeds going ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-07T08:40:06Z)

What are consequences of Stoudemire to Knicks?

Now that Amare Stoudemire has reached an agreement with the Knicks, the happiest person in the NBA besides Stoudemire is unrestricted free agent Carlos Boozer. Once LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh announce their decisions, Boozer should be the next domino to fall. Simply put, there is more ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-07T05:55:27Z)

Recycling groups offer alternative to tossing items

DEAR ABBY: On May 13, "Diana in Lakewood, Calif.," asked you how to reuse or donate little jewelry boxes. You offered some great tips, but you should have let folks know about two terrific resources for giving away or recycling odd things. Freecycle.org is an online network where people can give ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-06T08:55:36Z)

In Your Face, NY: FishbowlNY Gets Its Hands On Time Out New York 's 3D Issue

We've previously written about 3D ads appearing in China's Shiyan Evening News ( dinosaurs! ) and in The Sun ( balls! ), a 3D centerfold in Playboy ( breasticles! ), and a bit of 3D sprinkled among the pages of the Inquirer ( stuff! ). Now, Time Out NY has introduced an entire issue in 3D -- and we ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-07-07T11:03:16Z)

P&G Acquires Ambi Pur

CINCINNATI (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 ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-06T17:59:38Z)

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Bosh-Wade Team In Miami, LeBron James Decision

There's less than 24 hours before NBA free agents can officially sign with their new contracts and the talk is heating up to a full-on boil. Two of the three big fish in this summer's free agency market are reportedly ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-07T14:09:23Z)

The Daily Fix : World Cup Live: Germany vs. Spain

The Journal provides minute-by-minute analysis of today's World Cup semifinal match as Germany faces Spain in Durban. The Journal's Dave Kansas offers commentary on the match and the telecast, with other ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-07T15:28:07Z)

Penalty set for rip-off riff in 'Down Under' song

SYDNEY — A judge ordered Australian band Men at Work on Tuesday to hand over a portion of the royalties from their 1980s hit "Down Under," after previously ruling its distinctive flute riff was copied from a ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-07T11:17:35Z)

Casillas says teamwork is why Spain is in World Cup semifinal while Ronaldo and Messi ...

DURBAN, South Africa - David Villa may be leading the World Cup in goals scored with five, but Spain captain Iker Casillas says teamwork is the reason his squad is still alive when Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-07T15:42:26Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Paid Baby Mama to Stay Silent?

The mystery of Cristiano Ronaldo 's new baby is getting juicier as the days go by. He stunned the world over the weekend by announcing that he was a proud father of a baby boy. He also said the identity of his baby mama is going to stay a secret. What's the deal with that? Cristiano's quite the ... (Source: Hollyscoop.com 2010-07-07T13:19:16Z)

Netflix to offer more online movies with $100M Relativity buy

Netflix Inc. is snatching away several movies a year that would have gone to pay TV outlets such as HBO or Showtime , under a deal with film financier Relativity Media LLC announced Tuesday. The deal, worth more than $ ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-07T12:36:19Z)

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)

5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Diana Shipping

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 165,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS , the Fool's free investing community, dry bulk shipper Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX ) has earned a coveted five-star ranking . With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Diana 's business and see what ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-07T13:47:54Z)

Netflix challenging HBO and Showtime as it signs distribution deal with Relativity Media

If you can't join 'em, compete against 'em. With top pay-cable channels HBO and Showtime and upstart Epix largely refusing to let Netflix stream movies during the long periods that they control the rights, the DVD ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-07T07:14:12Z)

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: the new phones, such as the Droid Eris by HTC, the BlackBerry Curve and the LG ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-07T14:52:19Z)

Quick Takes: James Patterson sets e-book milestone

James Patterson's publishing company says that he's the first author to exceed 1 million sales in electronic book delivery. The Hachette Book Group says Patterson has moved 1.14 million units of his books for devices ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-07T15:42:26Z)

Princess Diana's Family Paintings Fetch $21.5 Million in London

"A Commander Being Armed for Battle" by artist Peter Paul Rubens. Executed in 1613-14, it is one of more than 600 items being offered by the Spencer family at Christie's this summer. The work sold for 9 million pounds with fees. Source: Christie's Images via Bloomberg "Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-06T23:00:16Z)

Men At Work told to pay for 'Kookaburra' rip-off

SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian rockers Men At Work were Tuesday ordered to pay five percent of profits from iconic hit "Down Under" for ripping off Girl Guide ditty "Kookaburra", escaping much heavier compensation. Judge ... (Source: Regina Leader-Post 2010-07-07T06:31:15Z)

ABC's Bachelor Pad : Fifteen More Minutes of Fame

survival-like elimination, and the drama of 19 people living in the same house. Chris Harrison and Melissa Rycroft host the new ABC reality show. However, what is most intriguing are the contestants involved in this show ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-07T14:30:51Z)

Pamela James, Stylist to Reggie Bush Threw Sizzling 4th of July Weekend Bash

Pamela James and Xango were hotter than the fireworks in the sky. It's not what they wore but what was exposed *Pamela James stylist to many celebrities including Josie Goldberg (reality series star, Farmer Wants a wife and Playboy model) and Reggie Bush (yes Kimee's ex) held a July 4th bash at ... (Source: EURweb 2010-07-07T11:46:13Z)

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