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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 8:12 am

'Treme' Fails To Nab Top Emmy Nods

WDSU .com Hailed by critics for its edgy realism, the New Orleans-based HBO series "Treme" was largely ignored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which released its 2010 Emmy nominations Thursday morning ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-08T13:46:43Z)

Blago prosecutor alleges $1 million offer for Jesse Jackson Jr. appointment

CHICAGO | Prosecutors say they have a witness who could testify about an offer to raise $1 million for former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich if Jesse Jackson Jr. was appointed to the Senate. Prosecutor Christopher ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

Review: Airfare search sites take off with new tools for finding flight deals

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-07T15:49:35Z)

Gays shouldn't answer Pentagon survey, legal group says

WASHINGTON — An advocacy group for gays in the military is warning them not to answer a Pentagon survey seeking opinions on repeal of the policy that bans homosexuals from serving openly. The Servicemembers Legal ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-08T14:51:08Z)

NBA 2K11 Cover Features Three-Panel Michael Jordan

2K Sports has revealed the official cover for the upcoming NBA 2K11, featuring a highly stylized image of Michael Jordan, the best player of the sport in the world and a recent inductee into the Hall of Fame of the NBA. The cover images for the NBA 2K series usually feature realistic shots of ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-08T12:13:39Z)

Spain's Puyol heads home winner over Germany

DURBAN, South Africa -- They pressured Germany the entire match and peppered its goalkeeper so many times a score seemed inevitable. Finally, with a mighty swing of his head that sent his long, curly locks flying, Spain ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-08T14:29:40Z)

Having A Mullet Pays Off At Pittsburgh Zoo

PITTSBURGH -- Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh - the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front, party-in ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-07-07T09:44:31Z)

Emmy nominations announced for best actor in a television comedy series

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Primetime Emmy nominations for best actor in a television comedy series have been announced in Los Angeles by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In this photo taken Aug. 6, 2009, "Glee ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-08T14:08:11Z)

Carles Puyol's goal is his sweetest sendoff for Spain

D URBAN, South Africa — The powerful header that sent Spain into its first World Cup final may be remembered as Carles Puyol's perfect going-away gift, as the veteran defender mulls international retirement after the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-08T14:22:30Z)

Seven-day skid ends for Dow

NEW YORK -- The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. The Dow rose 57 points, or 0.6 percent, after dropping 7.3 percent in just the ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-07T13:55:04Z)

Retailers post tepid June, start to discount more

Teen clothing retailer The Buckle Inc. said Thursday that June revenue in its stores that had been open at least a year fell 7.3 percent, much worse than the slight rise analysts expected. Total revenue for the five ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-08T10:11:58Z)

Legal group asks gay troops not to answer Pentagon survey

WASHINGTON (AP) — An advocacy group for gays in the military is warning them not to answer a Pentagon survey seeking opinions on repeal of the policy that bans homosexuals from serving openly. The Servicemembers Legal ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-08T14:51:08Z)

Emmy nominations announced for comedy series actor

LOS ANGELES— The Primetime Emmy nominations for best actor in a television comedy series have been announced in Los Angeles by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The category's six nominees announced Thursday ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T13:39:33Z)

Traders hunting for beaten-down stocks lift stocks; Dow gains 57 points but ends off its high

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. The Dow rose 57 points, or 0.6 percent, after dropping 7.3 percent in ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-07T04:36:43Z)

Spain beats Germany, joins Dutch in final

DURBAN, South Africa - David Villa had his chances. So did Andres Iniesta. Even newcomer Pedro got off a couple of shots. On a team filled with offensive threats, it was a defender who finally put Spain in its first ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-08T11:45:01Z)

Sporting a mullet pays off at zoo

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh — the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front ... (Source: Citizen 2010-07-06T14:46:21Z)

US retailers sluggish in June as shoppers focus on discount items amid job fears

A shopper looks Sony televisions at Costco in Mountain View, Calif., Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Early reports from retailers show sluggish June sales and shoppers buying mostly deeply discounted clothing amid escalating job worries.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)" NEW YORK, N.Y. - Americans focused on deeply ... (Source: Am770chqr.com 2010-07-08T12:35:08Z)

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)

Bargain hunters end Dow's 7-day slide

The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. The Dow rose 57 points, or 0.6 percent, after dropping 7.3 percent in just the past two ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-07T15:56:45Z)

Gap revenue measure flat in June

SAN FRANCISCO — Gap Inc. said Thursday that its revenue at locations open at least one year was flat in June — an improvement from last year's 10 percent decline, but still short of Wall Street forecasts. In this Feb. 23, 2010 photo, a coat on display at a Gap store in Palo Alto, Calif. Gap Inc ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-08T13:03:46Z)

Stories about: NBA 2K11

2K Sports has revealed the official cover for the upcoming NBA 2K11, featuring a highly stylized image of Michael Jordan, the best player of the sport in the world and a recent inductee into the Hall of Fame of the NBA. The cover images for the NBA 2K series usually feature realistic shots of ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-07-08T08:17:26Z)

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

Pittsburgh Zoo offers people with mullets a discount for a day - and a chance at a haircut

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh -- the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front, party-in-back look. The tongue-in-cheek promotion kicked off a week of discount ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-07T03:46:36Z)

Jesse Jackson Jr. knew of $1 million offer for Senate seat, prosecutors say

A supporter of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. told the Democratic congressman in 2008 that he would raise $1 million in return for then- Gov. Rod Blagojevich naming Jackson to the U.S. Senate , a federal prosecutor said ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T05:39:57Z)

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)

Today In Pictures

A shopper looks Sony televisions at Costco in Mountain View, Calif., Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Early reports from retailers show sluggish June sales and shoppers buying mostly deeply discounted clothing amid escalating job worries.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-08T14:08:11Z)

Boeing, EADS to offer bids on $35B Pentagon tanker contract this week

The long-running fight over the Pentagon's $35 billion tanker contract enters a new stage on Friday when Boeing and EADS North America submit bids to build a midair refueling tanker. Air Force and Defense Department officials will pore over thousands of pages of technical and price data over the ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

Jesse Jackson Jr. knew of $1 million offer for Senate seat, prosecutors say ...

Jul 08, 2010 (Chicago Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A supporter of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. told the Democratic congressman in 2008 that he would raise $1 million in return for then ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-08T09:29:01Z)

American Eagle to give away free phones when you try 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 ... (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-07-07T16:54:01Z)

Sources: Shaq Weighing Hawks Offer

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The re-signing of Joe Johnson might not be the only big splash the Atlanta Hawks make this summer. Free-agent center Shaquille O'Neal is seriously considering a two-year deal with the Hawks that starts at the mid-level exception of $5.8 million, according to NBA sources close to ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

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