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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 11:12 pm

Finding airfare deals online

NEW YORK — A lot has changed since I reviewed travel Web sites 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 $ ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T22:36:26Z)

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)

LeBron James Miami Heat: How many championships will they win?

It's official. The three best players from arguably the greatest draft class of all-time will all congregate in South Beach for the foreseeable future. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are all future hall of famers that are just entering their prime, and the results should be truly magical ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T02:46:58Z)

Li & Fung Rises After Saying Deals May Boost Sales $1 Billion

July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Li & Fung Ltd., the biggest supplier to retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., rose the most in five months in Hong Kong after announcing acquisitions and agreements that may generate $1 billion in sales next year. Li & Fung rose as much as 5.7 percent, the biggest intraday ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-09T03:22:45Z)

Murder Charge Recommended in Comic Writer's Death

Police in central Florida are accusing a man of killing his roommate, who was a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." Zephyrhills police recommended a first-degree murder charge Wednesday for James William Davis, who was being held on unrelated charges. Police say ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-08T11:59:20Z)

Peavy likely out for season

The probable loss of Jake Peavy for the rest of the season cast an uncertain pall on the White Sox 's postseason hopes as well as the long-term future of their marquee pitcher. Peavy will seek opinions from renowned sports orthopedic surgeons James Andrews and Lewis Yocum to determine what recourse ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

One woman, one house and 104 sick felines

Wittman, Arizona - An 80-year-old Arizona woman has been found living with 104 mostly dead or dying cats. Maricopa County sheriff's officials say the bodies of 10 cats were found in the freezer and other cats were found diseased or dying inside Lucienne Touboul's home in Wittman, about 50km north ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-07-09T00:16:39Z)

LeBron shows he's king in name only

Check, check and double-check. So LeBron James is going to Miami. Man, did he ever pick the right place to win. Just don't forget why people say to be careful what you wish for. Because when James finally does win it all ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-09T05:10:08Z)

Bosh set to join Wade in Miami; LeBron staying in Cleveland?

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have committed to Miami, two league sources confirmed, which leaves LeBron James and Carlos Boozer as the last two big-money free agents on the board. The important specifics of the Miami agreements were unknown on Wednesday, the day before new contracts can officially be ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

Armed Veteran Shot: James Popkowski Killed in Front of Maine VA Hospital

An armed veteran shot in Togus, Maine has been identified as James Popkowski. Popkowski was killed in front of a Maine VA hospital earlier today, July 8, 2010. Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said that Popkowski, 37 ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-07-08T21:24:51Z)

Falcons LB James suspended by NFL

The National Football League has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. James has appeared in just one game for the Falcons after being ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-08T22:00:38Z)

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 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T17:08:20Z)

NFL suspends Falcons LB Robert James four games for substance-abuse policy violation

ATLANTA -- The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. James, 26, played in one game and ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

Netflix inks deal with Relativity to put new movies online

Netflix has inked a deal with Hollywood production house Relativity Media to put movies on Netflix's instant-streaming service instead of pay-TV channels such as HBO or Showtime. The agreement will cover films such as ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T23:28:54Z)

San Francisco considers ban on sale of most pets

A crew from the upcoming Animal Planet series "Must Love Cats" was in town Tuesday to film a segment at the Cat House on the Kings, the no-cage, no-kill facility in Parlier where between 500-700 cats live. The series ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-09T00:52:26Z)

80-year-old woman found living with 104 cats

WITTMAN, Ariz. — An 80-year-old Arizona woman has been found living with 104 mostly dead or dying cats. Maricopa County sheriff's officials say the bodies of 10 cats were found in the freezer and other cats were found diseased or dying inside Lucienne Touboul's home in Wittman, about 30 miles ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-09T01:28:14Z)

Li & Fung signs new deals, shares up 3.7 pct

HONG KONG July 9 (Reuters) - Consumer goods exporter Li & Fung Ltd ( 0494.HK ) said it signed three acquisition deals for initial cash of $140 million in the last two months to strengthen its health and beauty, and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-09T02:11:11Z)

White Sox righty Jake Peavy likely out for season

CHICAGO -- White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a detached muscle in the back of his pitching shoulder, an injury that almost certainly will end his season. "This isn't good news ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-08T11:09:14Z)

Marine veteran shot near Maine VA hospital

AUGUSTA, Maine — Law enforcement officers shot and killed an armed military veteran Thursday in woods within sight of the entrance of a Veterans Affairs hospital in Augusta, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said ... (Source: Navy Times 2010-07-08T22:50:45Z)

Falcons linebacker James hit with four-game suspension

ATLANTA -- The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T21:03:22Z)

Murder Charge Recommended In Writer's Death

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- Police are accusing a Florida man of killing his roommate, a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." James William Davis, who being held on unrelated drug charges ... (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-07-08T15:12:37Z)

Chicago White Sox Now Second Place in AL Central

Freddy Garcia has been the most consistent Chicago White Sox starters in 2010 with a 9-3 record and has only lost once since April 15th. He has won nine of his last 10 decisions and has been a big part of the White Sox ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T02:11:11Z)

James will find plenty of South Beach parlors willing to laser off 'Loyalty' tattoo for free

Thomas Johnson, of Bridgeport, Conn., holding his son Thomaj, 4, shows his feelings outside the Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday July 8, 2010 after free-agent basketball player LeBron James... (Associated ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-09T04:05:42Z)

Li & Fung May Gain on Deals Projected to Generate $1 Billion

July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Li & Fung Ltd., the biggest supplier to retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., may climb in Hong Kong trading today after announcing acquisitions and agreements that may generate $1 billion in sales next year. The Hong Kong-based company paid $140 million for health & beauty ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-08T18:33:03Z)

LeBron James Decision: It's the Chicago Bulls or Bust, King

LeBron James, if you are out there, I hope somehow and some way you are able to read this. What I am about to write is of great significance, and should hold great weight in the decision you make for your future. For a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T18:11:34Z)

LeBron James Saga: How His Decision Affects The Chicago Bulls

When LeBron James uttered that he was going to take his immense talent to South Beach and join other perennial all-stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat, the entire NBA was strongly affected. One of the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T04:05:42Z)

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 2010-07-07T14:30:51Z)

Police shooting reported near Maine VA hospital

A witness says law enforcement officers in Maine shot an armed man within sight of the entrance of a VA hospital. Police officers descended on the area Thursday morning in Togus, outside Augusta. Hospital spokesman James ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

'Thundercats' writer killed by roommate: police

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Police in central Florida are accusing a man of killing his roommate, who was a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." Zephyrhills police recommended a first-degree murder charge Wednesday for James William Davis, who was being held on ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-08T12:06:30Z)

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 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T16:18:13Z)

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