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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 9:13 am

Jets lock up Ferguson, No. 2 pick

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 ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-08T10:26:17Z)

The Best And Worst Signings Of The NBA Off-Season

The 2010 off-season is the biggest recent memory, with what is possibly the best market of all time, but I believe the best move of the free agent period so far was made by the Oklahoma City Thunder when they agreed to a 5 year 85 million dollar contract extension with rising star Kevin Durant ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T09:36:10Z)

Seth Myers mining Lebron's future for laughs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season. But Meyers' interest is purely for laughs. The host of "Weekend Update" on ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-07-08T12:27:58Z)

Cheers and Jeers: Wednesday

Mid-week Rapture Index : 170 (including 4 Crime Rates and 1 thoughtful driver safety tip ). Soul Protection Factor 30 lotion is recommended if you'll be walking amongst the heathen today. Puppy Pic of the Day (via Kossack Bill Evans at Mariposa): Amazing rescue: "He was completely starved," Zak ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-07-07T12:50:38Z)

Review: Travel Sites Take Off With 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: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-07-08T14:51:08Z)

Prisoner at Gitmo since Jan. '02 reaches plea deal

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - One of the first terrorism suspects taken to Guantanamo Bay reached a plea deal Wednesday with military prosecutors, giving President Obama's administration its first conviction of a prisoner at ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-07-08T06:51:32Z)

LeBron James's future is in comic sights of ESPY Awards host Seth Meyers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season. The current host of the fake news sketch "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live" joked Wednesday that it would be exciting to dedicate an hour of TV to "a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

Judge denies motion to have ex-Ill. police officer Drew Peterson released pending ...

JOLIET, Ill. A judge has ruled that former Illinois police officer Drew Peterson should remain in jail pending an appeal by prosecutors in his murder case. Defense attorneys had argued that keeping the former Bolingbrook ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-08T15:48:24Z)

Liverpool add to forward firepower with Jovanovic signing

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool have signed Serbia international Milan Jovanovic from Belgian side Standard Liege on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 29-year-old winger, who scored the winner ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-08T15:34:05Z)

Should Gays Boycott Hawaii Over Civil Unions Veto? Or Is Hawaii the Next Marriage ...

"Sad day," someone said just minutes after Hawaii's Republican Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a civil unions bill the state legislature passed in January. Sad? How about: Are you kidding me? Civil unions? Not even the Yes on ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-07T22:01:49Z)

Durant Agrees to Contract Extension

The Oklahoma City made a move today that may not make headlines as big as LeBron James, but it will help the team for years to come. Kevin Durant announced today via his Twitter account that he has signed a five year contract extension. We will not know the details to the deal nor will it become ... (Source: KSBI-TV 52 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

MTVN Acquires Online Gaming Startup Social Express

MTV Networks has acquired Social Express, a San Francisco-based social gaming development startup, which the programmer expects to integrate into its Nickelodeon Digital group and use to launch "social games" for MTV, Nickelodeon and other brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. MTVN said it ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-07-08T14:58:18Z)

Terrorism suspect reaches plea deal in Guantanamo trial

Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al-Qosi, who allegedly served as a bodyguard to Osama bin Laden, pleaded guilty to one count each of providing material support for terrorism and conspiracy at a hearing before a military judge ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T06:15:45Z)

Fla. roommate accused of killing former comic book, 'Thundercats' cartoon writer

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: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-08T13:18:05Z)

Murder charge recommended in 'Thundercats' 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 unrelated ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-08T14:08:11Z)

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 ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-08T14:15:21Z)

Viacom's MTV Networks acquires social-gaming company

(Bloomberg) -- Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks bought social gaming company Social Express Inc., marking its first move in a space that's helped sites like Facebook Inc. reel in users. MTV, which owns online gaming sites such ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-07-08T15:34:05Z)

Seth Meyers mining LeBron's future for laughs

LOS ANGELES -- Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season. But Meyers' interest is purely for laughs. The host of "Weekend Update" on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" is mining the drama over James' decision for some comic nuggets ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-08T12:56:36Z)

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)

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)

Plea Deal at Guantanamo Military Trial

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - One of the first terrorism suspects taken to Guantanamo Bay reached a plea deal Wednesday with military prosecutors, giving President Barack Obama's administration its first conviction of a ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-07-08T08:24:36Z)

Viacom Gets into Social Games: When Do We See JerseyShoreville?

Viacom (VIA) wants in on the social game market, and it's going to try buying its way in. The company has picked up Social Express, a 10-man startup founded in 2009, so it can build out games based on shows that run on its MTV Networks unit. Venturebeat , whichi reported the deal, doesn't have ... (Source: All Things Digital 2010-07-08T14:01:02Z)

Drew Peterson trial delayed

A last-minute appeal by Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow is expected to delay Thursday's scheduled start of the Drew Peterson murder trial, Glasgow said today in a statement. The appeal comes after Judge ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-07T18:34:14Z)

Reds seal Jovanovic deal

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Serbian international Milan Jovanovic on a free transfer. Jovanovic agreed a pre-contract with Liverpool in February to join the club from Standard Liege when his contract expired this summer. Reports had suggested Jovanovic could pull out of the deal ... (Source: SkySports 2010-07-08T14:29:40Z)

Jovanovic completes move to Liverpool

Serbia forward Milan Jovanovic has finally completed his long-awaited move to Liverpool after signing a three-year contract. The 29-year-old was a free agent after his deal with Belgian club Standard Liege expired at the ... (Source: The Independent 2010-07-08T15:48:24Z)

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)

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)

'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)

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 said Wednesday that Gov. Linda Lingle will support the bill after ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-08T00:39:18Z)

NBA Free Agency: Kevin Durant Vs. LeBron James, Only One Gets It Right

Even though Kevin Durant and LeBron James didn't enter the NBA in the same draft or follow the same path to the NBA, they share a few things in common. Both entered the NBA as teenagers, both have lived up to their ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T14:22:30Z)

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