Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 9:12 pm

Jake Peavy to the DL (for awhile), clearing path for Daniel Hudson

"I'm going to see Dr. (James) Andrews in Birmingham and consult with (Lewis) Yocum and get a lot of opinions to get the best way to handle this. "Obviously surgery looks the way we probably have to go. And if that is, we'll just ride it. We did all we could do." "I didn't want to say too much last ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-08T05:04:10Z)

Oakland residents react to Mehserle verdict, urge peace

After hearing that former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Thursday afternoon for the 2009 killing of Oakland resident Oscar Grant, Bay Area residents at the Rockridge BART ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-09T03:44:14Z)

Cuba agrees to release 52 political prisoners

The Cuban government has agreed to release the largest group of political prisoners in a decade, following months of talks and the intervention this week of Spain, the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba said Wednesday. In a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-09T03:44:14Z)

Axing intended to anger

Sea Shepherd bosses say they kept their dumping of Pete Bethune secret from him and his family to make sure his angry reaction was authentic. Sea Shepherd's American management disowned Bethune part way through his Japanese trial for assaulting members of a Japanese whaling ship. They said having a ... (Source: Stuff 2010-07-08T16:59:59Z)

Free agency triumph doesn't assure Heat success on court

Big deal. The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorite. Don't expect many basketball people to be among them. "It's ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-07-09T03:51:23Z)

Winners in free agency, do Heat win on the court?

Another Big Three?Big deal.The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorites.Don't expect many basketball people to be ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T03:44:14Z)

Hornets acquire Brackins, Pondexter

LAS VEGAS – The New Orleans Hornets finalized a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this morning that sent the rights to Cole Aldrich and guard Morris Peterson in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

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)

HORNETS FINALIZE TRADE FOR BRACKINS AND PONDEXTER

The New Orleans Hornets finalized a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this morning that sent the rights to Cole Aldrich and guard Morris Peterson in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Pondexter ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-08T21:24:51Z)

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)

Jets extend D'Brickashaw Ferguson

The New York Jets have extended the contract of left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson , a league source confirmed to ESPN.com's Tim Graham. The terms of the deal have not been announced, but ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-07T19:02:52Z)

Cuban political prisoners look to freedom

More than 50 Cuban political prisoners awoke to the prospect of freedom Thursday after a surprise deal between the Catholic Church and the communist state, raising hopes of improved ties with Washington. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the step was overdue but "a positive sign," after ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-08T16:45:40Z)

Procter & Gamble digital coupons back on Kroger's site after digital tiff

TOGETHER AGAIN: Procter & Gamble Co. digital coupons for its consumer products have returned to grocer Kroger Co. 's Web site, six months after the Cincinnati neighbors had a digital breakup. TALKED IT THROUGH: Both sides say company officials got together and arrived at a solution to their ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T15:05:27Z)

Murder charge recommended in comic writer's death

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: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-07-08T21:53:29Z)

Oakland Reacts to Verdict in Oscar Grant Murder Trial

OAKLAND-- Crowds gathering in downtown Oakland to protest the Oscar Grant murder trial verdict are expressing anger at a justice system they say continues to fail communities of color. One group involved in the protest ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-09T01:56:52Z)

Continued: Sea Shepherd: Ban on activist was a strategy to help keep him from ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - An anti-whaling group banned one of its members for carrying a weapon onboard ship as a strategy to help him avoid prison in Japan, and he's free to rejoin its protests, the group's leader said ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-08T09:00:23Z)

Summary Box: P&G, Kroger patch up online split

TOGETHER AGAIN: Procter & Gamble Co. digital coupons for its consumer products have returned to grocer Kroger Co.'s Web site, six months after the Cincinnati neighbors had a digital breakup. TALKED IT THROUGH: Both sides say company officials got together and arrived at a solution to their ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T15:05:27Z)

Kroger, Shell expand fuel deal

CINCINNATI—Shell Oil Co. has begun offering gas discounts to regular Kroger Co. shoppers in four Michigan markets, the first expansion of the companies' team-up. Kroger loyalty card holders now can get 10 cents off a gallon at Shell stations in Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Saginaw for every $100 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-07T13:55:04Z)

Sea Shepherd did 'deal' with Japanese

Sea Shepherd leader Paul Watson told media following anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune's sentencing that because of a deal that had been negotiated with the Japanese, Mr Bethune would not be on the next Sea Shepherd protest. "We can't have him come on the next Antarctic campaign because of a deal ... (Source: New Zealand Herald 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Jets, standout T Ferguson reach deal; Revis, Mangold next?

Pro Bowl left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the New York Jets , a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. A second person familiar with the negotiations ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-07T22:44:46Z)

New Orleans Hornets sign rookies Craig Brackins, Quincy Pondexter

The New Orleans Hornets finalized their draft-night deal Thursday, officially sending guard Morris Peterson and the draft rights to Kansas center Cole Aldrich to the Oklahoma City Thunder for 2010 draft picks Craig ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-09T03:29:55Z)

Search engines are good place to start to find best travel deals

The best travel Web sites 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 sour a good deal. TripAdvisor, Kayak and Bing ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-07-08T06:51:32Z)

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)

Sox trade rumors heat up

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen contends he's tired of Twitter . But it was an ESPN Tweet about the White Sox's reported pursuit of Nationals slugger Adam Dunn that caused Guillen to respond. "They were talking about the Angels who miss the first baseman (Kendry Morales)," Guillen said. "That guy ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T05:32:48Z)

Continued: The Heat were the winners in free agency, but will they be winners on the court?

Another Big Three? Big deal. The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season's favorites. Don't expect many basketball people to be ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-09T03:29:55Z)

Cuba takes first steps toward prisoner release

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba took the first steps toward releasing 52 political prisoners as the island's Catholic Church on Thursday notified five they would be freed soon in a deal struck with the Cuban government that drew ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-08T22:22:07Z)

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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) -- 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: Associated Press 2010-07-08T16:17:02Z)

Oscar Grant Youtube Video

Youtube once again showed the power of citizen journalism in the Oscar Grant case. A 4 minute personal video was posted of an Oakland police officer shoting Oscar Grant. The case handed down a guilty verdict today - but ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-07-09T03:37:04Z)

Jets, Pro Bowl Left Tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson Agree to Contract Extension

Pro Bowl left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson agreed Wednesday to terms on a contract extension with the New York Jets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. A second person familiar with the negotiations said it's a six-year deal for $60 million. Both people requested anonymity ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-08T14:15:21Z)

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 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T18:34:14Z)

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