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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 2:12 pm

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: Boston Globe 2010-07-07T17:01:10Z)

Venus Williams: LeBron Would Look Good In Miami

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Venus Williams says LeBron James would look good in a Miami Heat uniform. Williams spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday promoting her new book and James was one of the topics she touched on during a question-and-answer session. The Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., resident ... (Source: WUSA 2010-07-08T01:58:03Z)

Venus Williams: LeBron James Would Look Good In Miami

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams says LeBron James would look good in a Miami Heat uniform. Williams spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday promoting her new book and James was one of the topics she touched on during a question-and-answer session. The Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., resident endorsed ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T18:11:34Z)

Retailers post choppy June, start to discount more

Stores steepened discounts more than planned in June to help drive recession-scarred customers into the malls to buy summer merchandise. But shoppers spent cautiously amid escalating job worries, resulting in modest ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T16:59:59Z)

The Celtics as we know them are coming back

If LeBron James (notes) is indeed heading to Miami to join the Heat with Chris Bosh (notes) and Dwyane Wade (notes) , it'll be in the hopes of dethroning the team that has sent him packing two out of the last three years ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-08T19:23:09Z)

ECONOMY: Retailers post choppy June, increase discounts

NEW YORK ---- Stores steepened discounts more than planned in June to help drive recession-scarred customers into the malls to buy summer merchandise. But shoppers spent cautiously amid escalating job worries, resulting ... (Source: North County Times 2010-07-08T19:37:28Z)

Celtics agree to two-year, $20 million deal with Ray Allen

Ray Allen confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday night that he has agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract to return to Boston. With Kevin Garnett under contract, Paul Pierce on the verge of a new four-year ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-08T17:57:15Z)

The ball is in King James's court

As a high school junior LeBron James was on the cover of Sports Illustrated billed as the Chosen One. Tonight, it's his turn to choose one. In a mere matter of hours we will have a long-awaited resolution -- mercifully -- to the much-anticipated free agent flirtation of LeBron James, the swan song ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T20:27:35Z)

Synchronoss Buys FusionOne as Mobile Market Matures

Synchronoss Technologies today said it would acquire FusionOne, a mobile contact and media synchronization company, in a deal worth up to $75 million. Synchronoss provides back-end software that helps carriers, retailers and other sellers of connected devices activate and manage subscribers across ... (Source: Gigaom.com 2010-07-07T17:58:26Z)

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)

Iowa State, Nurse reach settlement

(AP) — DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa State will pay Nick Nurse $175,000 to settle the school's agreement to hire him as an assistant under former coach Greg McDermott. Nurse left his job as head coach of the NBA-D League's Iowa Energy to accept a position on McDermott's staff on April 22 and verbally ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-08T19:30:19Z)

LeBron James joins Twitter, decision expected Thursday

With the Summer of LeBron trudging along, the NBA's most prized free agent opened a Twitter account and posted his first message on the social networking site. While he provided no information about his future plans, he offered something as the NBA awaits the decision on where he'll play next ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-08T02:05:12Z)

"American Idol" Tour Ends Early: Lackluster Ticket Sales?

The "American Idol" U.S. tour was cut short by two weeks on Wednesday, less than a week after it kicked off, joining artists ranging from the Jonas Brothers to the Eagles who have pulled out of summer dates. Eight ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-08T18:54:31Z)

In Federal Suit, D.C. Lawyer Claims LeBron James Is His Son

A Washington, D.C., lawyer says he believes he is the father of basketball star LeBron James, and he has filed suit in federal court alleging a scheme to cover up paternity. In a complaint filed June 23, Leicester Bryce Stovell says he has been trying to determine paternity since 2007, at one point ... (Source: Law.com 2010-07-08T16:38:31Z)

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)

Former NBA D-League Players At AirTran Airways Pro Summer League

NEW YORK, July 5, 2010 – Forty seven players with NBA Development League experience highlight the rosters of the eight teams playing in the 2010 AirTran Airways Pro Summer League, tipping off in Orlando this afternoon ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-05T16:06:17Z)

Lebron James's decision will air live on ESPN Thursday

ESPN reported Tuesday night that James will announce his future NBA plans during a one-hour special on its network at 9 p.m. Thursday. ESPN's Chris Broussard said James' "representatives" contacted the network and asked for the unusual arrangement just a day after James opened up his own twitter ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-08T01:22:15Z)

Synchronoss' FusionOne Buy Puts Spotlight on Mobile Sync

IDG News Service — Synchronoss plans to buy FusionOne in a deal that could allow phone users to sign up for a new phone and transfer data from their old phones at the same time. Synchronoss will pay US$40 million up front for FusionOne and will pay an additional $35 million if FusionOne achieves ... (Source: CIO 2010-07-07T22:44:46Z)

NBA polls: What is your take on the LeBron James circus?

LeBron James ' announcement is hours away. After months — years, even — of buildup, James will declare on national TV (6 p.m. Pacific on ESPN) his next NBA destination. Will he stay in Cleveland? Will he join Dwyane ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-08T20:27:35Z)

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)

LeBron James Is Being Sued?

TMZ reports that one of basketball's greatest superstars, LeBron James, is being sued by a man claiming to be his father. James and his mother, Gloria, are being hit with a lawsuit for millions by Leicester Bryce Stovell, 55, who has said that he is the victim of a cover up by the two. Stovell ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-07-08T18:18:44Z)

LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade All in Miami?

and Chris Bosh is a almost irresistible temptation. According to several sources, LeBron James tops the list of free agents that the Heat is working hard to get in the summer of 2010. On the other hand, the Chicago Bulls ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-08T19:37:28Z)

Stock Alert : Notable Stock Deals of the Day (SNCR, EMC)

Synchronoss Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR) today announced that it reached an agreement to acquire FusionOne Inc. FusionOne Inc. is a privately held company. The transaction is valued at $40 million. Synchronoss will ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-07-07T18:05:36Z)

The morning programs are pulling out the big guns for Friday concerts.

The unpredictable Lady Gaga will visit "Today." The NBC News program profiled the red-hot pop star this morning and talked to fans who have been waiting since Wednesday night to see her. Yes, they're gaga for Gaga. "Today' starts at 7 a.m. weekdays on WESH-Ch. 2. (Lady Gaga is shown ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-07-08T18:04:25Z)

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)

Pakistan courts China for energy investment

BEIJING — Pakistan's president appealed yesterday 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 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T09:21:51Z)

Lady Gaga or 'American Idol': They offer TV concerts Friday

The morning programs are pulling out the big guns for Friday concerts. The unpredictable Lady Gaga will visit "Today." The NBC News program profiled the red-hot pop star this morning and talked to fans who have ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-07-08T09:50:29Z)

Retailers post sluggish results in June as shoppers focus on discounted items amid job worries

NEW YORK — Stores steepened discounts more than planned in June to help drive recession-scarred customers into the malls to buy summer merchandise. But shoppers spent cautiously amid escalating job worries, resulting in modest gains for many merchants. The lackluster performance, being compared ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-08T17:07:09Z)

LeBron Watch, 9 a.m.: MSG stock falls in early trading

Stock for Madison Square Garden Inc., which had surged to $21.47 per share Wednesday from $20.27 on July 6 amid speculation that LeBron James would join the Knicks, fell 4.6 percent to $20.58 after reports indicated it was unlikely James would land in New York. Meanwhile, James' Twitter account ... (Source: WEEI 2010-07-08T13:25:14Z)

Venus Williams: LeBron should sign in Miami

WASHINGTON - Venus Williams says LeBron James would look good in a Miami Heat uniform. Williams spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday promoting her new book and James was one of the topics she touched on during a ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-08T02:48:09Z)

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