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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 12:16 am

Apple Responds on App Store Fraud

We reported earlier this week on a rogue developer who had apparently gamed the App Store in order to get 40 of his apps listed on the store's top sales rankings. Following numerous developer and user complaints, Apple ... (Source: PC World 2010-07-06T23:43:13Z)

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)

City Brights: Zennie Abraham : Oscar Grant / Johannes Mehserle verdict: Oakland cab driver on riot ...

As Oakland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, California, and much of the United States await the jury verdict in the Oscar Grant / Johannes Mehserle murder trial, Oakland braces for what's widely feared to be an ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-06T01:38:57Z)

Lakers formalize signing of free agent guard Steve Blake

The Lakers signed free agent guard Steve Blake , the team announced Thursday. Although Blake agreed to terms last week on a four-year, $16-million deal, he couldn't officially sign until the free-agent moratorium ended Wednesday night. The Lakers expect to formally introduce Blake in a press ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-07-08T22:00:38Z)

Apple: iTunes 'Hack' Is No Big Deal

(07-07) 06:25 PDT -- News of hacked iTunes user accounts made headlines earlier this week, but it turns out only a very small fraction of users were affected. Apple says just 400 user accounts were compromised over the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-07T17:29:48Z)

Justice denied for Oscar Grant

As many as 1,000 people gathered in downtown Oakland to protest the verdict for officer Johannes Mehserle on July 8 (Alessandro Tinonga | SW) A JURY voted to convict the transit police officer who killed an unarmed Oscar ... (Source: Socialist Worker Online 2010-07-09T06:50:21Z)

Chrysler will make buyers' payments on new cars

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler Group says it will make the first two months' payments on most new vehicles bought this month in a bid to boost sales after a weak June. Chrysler will pay up to $500 per month for a total of $1,000 on most vehicles. Customers also get the option of taking $3,000 to $4 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-08T18:54:31Z)

Officer Convicted In Train Station Killing

A white former transit officer was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Thursday in the shooting death of an unarmed black man on an Oakland train platform in a 2009 encounter that set off days of rioting in the city. Prosecutors had wanted Johannes Mehserle convicted of murdering 22-year-old Oscar ... (Source: Pittsburgh Channel 2010-07-09T00:02:20Z)

Durant reaches 5-year deal with Thunder

Forward Kevin Durant has officially signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal is reportedly for five years. "Today is an exciting and important day in the growth of the Thunder organization," Thunder general manager Sam Presti said. "The mutual and substantial ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-06T23:57:32Z)

Officer convicted in Calif. train station killing

LOS ANGELES — A jury has convicted a white former transit officer of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of an unarmed black man on an Oakland train platform. Johannes Mehserle was found guilty on Thursday in the New Year's Day 2009 killing of 22-year-old Oscar Grant. Involuntary ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-08T23:12:13Z)

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 Pondexter. "The concept that we liked was the idea of being able to add two ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

Apple bars developer from App Store

"Developer Thuat Nguyen and his apps were removed from the App Store for violating the developer Program License Agreement, including fraudulent purchase patterns," Apple said in a statement. Apple did not provide any ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-09T05:10:08Z)

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)

Starwatch consumer | Chrysler offers incentives

Chrysler, seeking to boost sales, said it will make two months of payments on most new vehicles bought this month. The company is also allowing customers to return any new vehicle within 60 days if they're not ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-09T04:34:20Z)

Former transit officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in train station killing

Prosecutors had wanted Johannes Mehserle convicted of murdering 22-year-old Oscar Grant, who was shot as he lay face-down. Mehserle was placed in handcuffs and taken away after the verdict. He turned to his family and ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-08T23:33:42Z)

Lakers officially agree to deal with Steve Blake

The Los Angeles Lakers made it official on Thursday by agreeing to a contract with free agent guard Steve Blake. Terms were not released, but the Los Angeles Times previously reported the deal to be for four years and worth $16 million. Blake, a veteran of seven NBA seasons, split the 2009-10 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-08T18:25:53Z)

Acxiom gets new contract to manage Wells Fargo's customer database for undisclosed ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Marketing technology and consulting company Acxiom Corp. said Thursday it renewed an agreement to manage Wells Fargo & Co. 's customer database and perform other marketing work. The companies ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T21:32:00Z)

Orlando Magic's chance to win now helped lead Chris Duhon

So much for the patient Otis Smith during NBA free agency . The agent for point guard Chris Duhon tells ESPN's Chad Ford that Chris Duhon has agreed to a four-year, $15 million deal with the Orlando Magic . Duhon, who ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-07-06T18:06:47Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Duhon happy to join Magic

Just not him. Duhon partly blames his struggles with the New York Knicks on the constant roster shuffling and uncertainty as they cleared salary-cap space in hopes of luring LeBron James, the crown jewel of this summer's ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-07-09T06:28:52Z)

Acxiom gets new contract from Wells Fargo

Marketing technology and consulting company Acxiom Corp. said Thursday it renewed an agreement to manage Wells Fargo & Co.'s customer database and perform other marketing work. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the multiyear deal. The two companies have worked together for more than ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T21:24:51Z)

Blake signs with Lakers, could be PG starter if Fisher leaves

LOS ANGELES -- Guard Steve Blake has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers . The Lakers announced the deal Thursday after agreeing to terms with the veteran guard last week. Blake got a four-year contract worth $16 million from the two-time defending NBA champions. Blake finished last season with the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T21:32:00Z)

Chrysler will make 2 months of payments on new cars sold in July as co. tries to boost sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Chrysler says it will make two months worth of payments on most new vehicles bought this month as the automaker tries to boost sales. Starting Thursday, the company is also allowing customers to return any new vehicle within 60 days if they're not satisfied. Other July ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-07-08T15:26:56Z)

Sea Shepherd ploy to anger Bethune

Sea Shepherd bosses say they kept their public 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 ... (Source: Stuff 2010-07-09T02:18:20Z)

Lee to Warriors not a done deal

Lee's agent says Knicks-Warriors sign-and-trade not done deal - The agent for New York Knicks free agent forward David Lee insisted Thursday afternoon that there was no sign and trade deal in place that would send Lee to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for forwards Anthony Randolph and Kelenna ... (Source: NBA 2010-07-08T21:46:19Z)

Acxiom gets new contract to manage Wells Fargo's customer database for undisclosed amount

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Marketing technology and consulting company Acxiom Corp. said Thursday it renewed an agreement to manage Wells Fargo & Co.'s customer database and perform other marketing work. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the multiyear deal. The two companies have worked ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-08T20:06:06Z)

Officer convicted of lesser manslaughter charge in Calif. train station killing

Prosecutors had wanted Johannes Mehserle convicted of murdering 22-year-old Oscar Grant, who was shot as he lay face-down. Grant's mother, Wanda Johnson, stared at jurors and appeared upset then later denounced the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-09T00:38:07Z)

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