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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 3:12 pm

Witness says police shoot man within sight of entrance to Maine veterans 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 Doherty says hospital employees reported hearing gunshots in the woods. Witness ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

Hamza And Ahmad US Extradition Is Halted

The European Court of Human Rights has halted the extradition of radical preacher Abu Hamza and Babar Ahmad to the United States on terror charges. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the Adobe download website. The court said the ... (Source: Sky.com 2010-07-08T20:56:13Z)

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)

Suspense builds, speculation soars at NBA superstar LeBron James' free-agency ...

CLEVELAND — Alert the royal trumpeters for an announcement from King James. LeBron James, the NBA's reigning two-time MVP, is ending months of speculation and suspense by telling the world Thursday night where he'll ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-07-08T21:17:41Z)

Woman accused of trying to extort Louisville coach Pitino denies charges in court ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has denied the charges in a court brief. Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorney, James ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T20:49:03Z)

NBA Free Agency: A Tale of Two Cities From Lebron James' Decision

For the faithful of Cleveland, what is to come in the next few days could be the best of times, it could be the worst of times. What the Cavalier fans are going through right now can only be described as an extra slo-mo ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-07T02:06:23Z)

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ: NUHC - News ), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, power, system and telecommunication solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-08T20:20:25Z)

Cam Inman: LeBron James' journey more of an ego trip

Today's LeBron-a-thon exemplifies why I shun the NBA . Catering to superstars is the norm. But when one of league commissioner David Stern's supreme beings gets an hourlong, prime-time television special to announce his next employer/partner/beneficiary, that simply is absurd/individualistic/grossly ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-08T14:36:49Z)

UK reins in police power to stop, search people

Britain announced on Thursday that it was imposing stricter rules on police using counterterrorism powers to stop and search people, following a European court ruling that those powers violated individual freedoms. Home ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T17:28:37Z)

Aberdeen Eyes Asia, US; No Plans for Degi Sale - Daily News Article

to post links to your corporate blog, video, webinar or event . Begin the easy registration process by selecting the email alerts you would like to receive and then click SIGN UP . ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND-Investment manager ... (Source: GlobeSt. com 2010-07-08T16:38:31Z)

open letter to governor linda lingle, civil rights denier

Click "Submit Abuse" if you feel this post is inappropriate. Explain why below if you wish. "Wrong" and "unfair" is a fancy choice of words, Linda, for someone who just brought the hammer down on minority civil rights. No doubt you retreated to the seclusion of the governor's mansion for days after ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-07T12:22:00Z)

Drew Peterson's attorneys say they'll appeal

Drew Peterson's attorneys say they'll appeal a Will County judge's decision to keep the former Bolingbrook police sergeant in jail. Attorneys on Thursday said they'd been confident Judge Stephen White would order ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-08T18:04:25Z)

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)

Hawaii gov vetoes civil unions bill

Hawaii Republican Gov. Linda Lingle on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have provided gay civil union couples with the same benefits married couples receive. Lingle's announcement ended months of speculation over her decision on the bill, which was approved by the state legislature in April. Lingle ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-08T04:42:41Z)

Free-agency frenzy at its peak: James will announce decision today

LeBron James' big moment is here — a superabundance of attention for a guy who has yet to win a game in the NBA finals, much less a championship. But tonight, on a prime-time, made-for-TV special that his handlers contracted with ESPN, James will announce where he'll play next season and ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-08T05:11:19Z)

Falcons linebacker Robert James suspended 4 games by NFL for violation of banned substance

ATLANTA (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

Woman denies trying to extort coach Pitino

The woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has denied the charges in a court brief. Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorney, James Earhart, filed a five ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-08T20:41:54Z)

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)

James show sure to suck in viewers

For several days, I've complained about LeBron James' conceit. He has spent two years toying with an adoring public. He has used free agency, not the playoffs, to prove how great he is. And now that it's decision time, he has turned a simple yet sensitive announcement into an hourlong pop-culture ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-07-08T04:42:41Z)

Falcons linebacker James suspended for 4 games

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: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

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)

Saudi Arabia- SFDA seals deals to ensure import of quality drugs

(MENAFN - Arab News) The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) signed three agreements Wednesday with three foreign companies to ensure imported medical equipment and drugs are safe and follow international standards. The agreement was signed by SFDA Executive Vice President for Medical Equipment and ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-07-08T10:40:36Z)

Drew Peterson trial could be delayed for months

Prosecutors spoke to reporters Wednesday evening about their appeal, which could delay the trial for several months. Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow says he consulted with legal experts, including DuPage ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-07T21:54:40Z)

Drew Peterson

The much-anticipated murder trial was delayed Wednesday after Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced he would appeal a judge's ruling barring several hearsay statements that he says would help convict ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-08T10:04:48Z)

Deal struck on Native Hawaiian recognition

Associated Press Writer= HONOLULU (AP) — A measure allowing Native Hawaiians to form their own government could come to a vote in the U.S. Senate this month following a deal with Hawaii's Republican governor. U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye and Gov. Linda Lingle said Wednesday they'll support the bill ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-08T01:15:06Z)

Sypher denies trying to extort Pitino

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has denied the charges in a court brief. Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorney, James Earhart, filed a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-08T21:10:32Z)

FIFA 11 Arriving in North America on September 28

The latest edition of EA's soccer franchise has a release date. EA announced today that FIFA 11 will be arriving in North America in late September, with the Wii version arriving a week later. The main focus will be on ... (Source: 1UP.COM 2010-07-08T11:16:23Z)

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)

Inman: LeBron James' journey more of an ego trip

Today's LeBron-a-thon exemplifies why I shun the NBA. Catering to superstars is the norm. But when one of league commissioner David Stern's supreme beings gets an hourlong, prime-time television special to announce his next employer/partner/beneficiary, that simply is absurd/individualistic/grossly ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-07-08T19:30:19Z)

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)

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