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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 5:14 am

Apple Still Underdog in China, Despite New Store

Although Apple is widely admired in China, most fans of its products here have been buying their iPhones, iPods and Mac computers from smugglers who operate through underground electronics markets. The company, which has been slow to cultivate the Chinese market, has relatively few sales outlets in ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-09T09:27:50Z)

Taiwan's Far EasTone, China Mobile to Offer Games, Music on Mobile Phones

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. , Taiwan's third-largest telephone operator, is working with China Mobile Ltd. to offer games, music and e-books on mobile phones, President Jan Nilsson said in an interview today. China Mobile, the world's largest phone operator by subscribers, and Far EasTone ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-08T09:21:51Z)

Treasurys fall; 10-year TIPS sale on tap

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices fell on Thursday, pushing yields up, after a report showed initial jobless claims declined, supporting stocks and causing investors to reexamine their outlook for the U.S ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-08T15:48:24Z)

Retailers post tepid June sales, start discounts

NEW YORK — Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers, according to early reports. June's lackluster ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T01:35:23Z)

U.S. Retail Sales Rise in June on Weather, Discounts

July 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. retailers reported sales gains in June as record-high temperatures on the East Coast pushed more shoppers into air-conditioned malls. Sales at stores open at least a year rose more than ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-08T15:19:46Z)

In light of mega NBA deals, please don't say football players make too much money

Whenever someone complains about the money paid to NFL players, I resort to the basic truth that we're all worth precisely whatever someone will pay us. Do players like Tom Brady earn enough money considering the phyiscal toll their body's take? The concept applies to all athletes, musicians and ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-07T15:13:48Z)

Viva Las Vegas on new Norwegian Epic cruise

MIAMI — It's not the largest cruise ship in the world, but the newly launched Norwegian Epic, making its maiden port call to Miami this week, has plenty of firsts and superlatives to brag about. It's the first ship to offer studios for single passengers. It has the largest spa on any cruise ship ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-09T06:57:30Z)

Norwegian Epic ship full of mosts and firsts

MIAMI - It's not the largest cruise ship in the world, but the newly launched Norwegian Epic, making its maiden port call to Miami this week, has plenty of firsts and superlatives to brag about. It's the first ship to offer studios for single passengers. It has the largest spa on any cruise ship ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-07-09T08:37:43Z)

Duhon heads to Orlando

ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic have signed point guard Chris Duhon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Sporting News had reported it to be a four-year deal worth $15 million. Duhon is expected to back up Jameer Nelson. "Chris provides depth, leadership and stability to our backcourt," said ... (Source: Canoe 2010-07-08T18:40:12Z)

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)

Norwegian Epic Full of Vegas-Style Entertainment

It's not the largest cruise ship in the world, but the newly launched Norwegian Epic, making its maiden port call to Miami this week, has plenty of firsts and superlatives to brag about. It's the first ship to offer studios for single passengers. It has the largest spa on any cruise ship. And its ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-08T21:03:22Z)

Retailers report tepid same-store sales

NEW YORK - Americans didn't go on many shopping sprees in June, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers. It often took deeply discounted clothing to get shoppers to spend - and then only if they needed it. The ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-08T19:16:00Z)

Kickoff founder wants USC in 2011;Tennessee elects not to play Trojans in Atlanta ...

A college football season opener featuring USC was in the works before Lane Kiffin became the Trojans' head coach, according to the game's founder. When Pete Carroll was the USC coach, Chick-fil-A Kickoff game founder ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-09T08:30:34Z)

Lenovo: We Are Lucky Steve Jobs Has Bad Temper

Lenovo is thankful that the Apple genius doesn't care about China. Chinese company Lenovo is known in the western market for its continuation of the ThinkPad line ever since it bought it from IBM. As big a deal as Lenovo is in the business laptop sector, Lenovo is the big fish in China – and it ... (Source: Toms Hardware 2010-07-08T23:55:10Z)

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 2010-07-09T10:39:25Z)

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

Ten-year Treasury yields again above 3% after jobless claims

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices mostly fell on Thursday, pushing long-term yields up, after a report showed initial jobless claims declined, supporting stocks and causing investors to reexamine their outlook ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-08T19:23:09Z)

Red Wings re-up with Toledo Walleye as ECHL affiliate

According to the Red Wings' website, the Wings will continue to send prospects to the ECHL's Toledo Walleye when they can't quite make the Griffins' cut: July 8, DetroitRedWings.com: Once again, the Toledo Walleye will ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Sector Snap: June sales weak at discount retailers

Discount retailers on Thursday reported weak sales metrics for June, as consumers continued to shop cautiously. The discount sector overall recorded a 2.9 percent rise in revenue in stores open at least one year, below ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T18:18:44Z)

Can you imagine the hyperventilation that would surround a Lane Kiffin led-USC team vs. Tennessee in ...

According to Bruce Feldman of ESPN The Magazine, Kiffin approached the Vols about the two teams squaring off in the 2011 Chik-fil-A Game in Atlanta. Vols athletic director Mike Hamilton told Feldman, "We told (USC) we ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-07-08T00:24:59Z)

Court: UK must delay extraditing Britons to US

Thursday, July 8, 2010 | 3:36 a.m. The European Court of Human Rights says Britain must hold off on extraditing four Britons to the United States where they are wanted on terror charges. The four face very long jail terms without parole and in maximum security conditions. The rights court said ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-07-08T10:26:17Z)

GM Ken Holland: Red Wings 'pretty close' to inking deals with Patrick Eaves, Drew Miller, Derek ...

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings are close to signing forwards Patrick Eaves and Drew Miller and defenseman Derek Meech, three of their restricted free agents, to one-year contracts. "I've talked a lot with them the ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-06T09:31:23Z)

Retail Sales Rise in June as Warm Weather, Bargains Spur Buying

July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Michael McNamara, vice president of research and analysis at MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, discusses sales by U.S. retailers in June and the impact of stock market and dollar on the sale of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-08T16:17:02Z)

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 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T17:08:20Z)

Jobless Claim Reduces, But Job Market Far From In The Green

U.S. (ChattahBox) – A report by MarketWatch has shown another fall in those claiming first time jobless benefit. But the decline isn't nearly enough to show any marked improvement in the employment market. Unemployment filings are still at more than 454,000, which is only 21,000 less than a ... (Source: Chattahbox.com 2010-07-08T22:50:45Z)

Magic reach deal with former Knicks PG Chris Duhon

The agent for Chris Duhon says the point guard has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic for a $15 million, four-year deal. Agent Kevin Bradbury told The Associated Press on Tuesday the chance to play for a ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-06T16:48:03Z)

Retailers ramp up discounts after tepid June sales

Americans didn't go on many shopping sprees in June, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers. It often took deeply discounted clothing to get shoppers to spend - and then only if they needed it. The lackluster ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-07-08T16:45:40Z)

Brendan Smith's goal: Go straight from Wisconsin to Wings

Detroit -- Don't take it personal, Grand Rapids, but rookie defenseman Brendan Smith would prefer to bypass your city. "My intention," he said, "is to put everything I have toward making the Red Wings." Rarely does a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-09T08:59:12Z)

Tennessee declines game offer from Kiffin, USC

Kiffin, the former Tennessee head coach who left Vol fans furious when he bolted for Southen Cal after one year, tried to get a game against his former team in the 2011 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta, ESPN reports ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-08T13:25:14Z)

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)

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