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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 10:39 pm

Professional Research on Costco and Dollar Tree - Discount Retailers Looking at a ...

www.wallstreetequityresearch.com allows shareholders to gain full understanding of the economic and market forces influencing the discount, variety stores industry, and offers free research on industry players Costco ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-03T11:49:59Z)

Lilly Shines In Dodgers Debut, Beat Padres 2-1

Ted Lilly outpitched Mat Latos with seven superb innings in his first start for the team that drafted him 14 years ago, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the San Diego ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-08-04T05:15:05Z)

Seminar to focus on Costco effect on local businesses

ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Local businesses that may be affected by the opening of Costco in Roseburg will have a chance to find out information on how deal with the impacts of the giant wholesale-retail company. The ... (Source: kpic 2010-07-20T20:49:08Z)

China to import Hollywood thriller 'Inception,' offering lucrative market to the ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China , the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-03T13:44:31Z)

Lance Armstrong's lawyers: USADA offering deals to riders who testify

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong 's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-03T08:29:33Z)

Retail Data: Americans remain cautious in July

Worried about the stalling economic recovery, Americans remained reluctant to spend at stores in July, especially on pricier items like jewelry, though they let go of some money for travel, according to data ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-04T04:46:27Z)

Lance Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

A USTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

Blackhawks reach deal with G Turco, lose G Niemi as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

CHICAGO — For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco, who will replace ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T22:05:36Z)

China to import thriller 'Inception,' offering lucrative market to global hit

Min Lee, The Associated Press HONG KONG - Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-03T14:48:56Z)

Social networking occupies one-third of Internet users' time on Web

SAN JOSE, Calif. — "Time suck" is a phrase often used to describe online social networks like Facebook and online games like "FarmVille" — that is, the sites tend to suck up users' time. Now new research ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-04T02:23:17Z)

Armstrong lawyer claims USAD offering deals

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. If ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-03T21:58:26Z)

Are online deals off on the wrong foot?

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-03T22:48:33Z)

Gary Peterson: Chicago Blackhawks' loss of Antti Niemi could be San Jose Sharks' gain ...

Think they've about run out of cardboard boxes and packaging tape in the Chicago Blackhawks' dressing room? In the nine weeks since they hoisted the Stanley Cup, eight players have packed up and moved on as ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-04T05:00:46Z)

Group-deal customer bonanza can overwhelm small businesses as coupons runneth over

CHICAGO (AP) — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood'

L OS ANGELES - "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-04T04:17:49Z)

Connecticut probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Electronic-book deals between Amazon.com, Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday. Blumenthal's ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Connecticut AG Probing Amazon, Apple E-book Deals

SAN FRANCISCO - Connecticut's Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that e-book deals between Amazon.com and Apple Inc. and major book publishers may be anti-competitive. Blumenthal's office said he ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-02T16:08:52Z)

MLB: Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES ---- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the Padres, the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in the left-field ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

A new kind of online Rdio [UPDATED]

While Spotify struggles to bring its free music-on-demand service to the U.S., a growing number of companies are filling the gap -- although not on the same terms. For example, Guvera offers a limited number ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Multitasking sites boom at expense of stand-alone networks

SAN JOSE, Calif. - "Time suck" is a phrase often used to describe online social networks such as Facebook and online games such as "FarmVille" - that is, the sites tend to suck up users' time. Now new research ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Internet users spending more time on Facebook, less on e-mail

SAN JOSE, Calif. - "Time suck" is a phrase often used to describe online social networks like Facebook and online games like FarmVille. Now new research quantifies the phenomenon, showing that nearly one-third of the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-02T15:04:26Z)

Spotify Who? Rdio Launches In The US And Canada, Lands More Indie Music Deals

It's been two months to the day since Rdio launched in the States – check out Erick's review if you're interested in learning more about the (awesome) social music service. But until today, you needed ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-08-03T04:11:51Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-books

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block rivals from providing attractive ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-04T01:04:33Z)

Lilly retires last 20 batters in 7 innings of 2-hit ball, Dodgers beat Padres 2-1

Ted Lilly outpitched Mat Latos with seven superb innings in his first start for the team that drafted him 14 years ago, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-04T05:07:56Z)

Lilly solid in LA debut as Dodgers edge Padres

Ted Lilly was impressive in his Dodgers debut, giving up just one run on two hits over seven innings, as Los Angeles edged the San Diego Padres, 2-1, in the second test of a four-game series. Los Angeles, CA ... (Source: WKYC 2010-08-04T04:53:37Z)

China to import hit sci-fi thriller 'Inception'

HONG KONG -- Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-04T04:39:18Z)

Rdio Goes Live in U.S., Canada

Rdio, the social media music streaming site launched by Skype and Kazaa co-founders, Janus Friis with Niklas Zennström, has gone live today for users in the U.S. and Canada. The site was first introduced in ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-03T17:33:35Z)

Dodgers get rid of 'Mannywood' sign

LOS ANGELES -- "Mannywood" is no more at Dodger Stadium. When the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a seven-game homestand Monday night with the San Diego Padres , the "Mannywood" sign that adorned the short fence in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T02:45:57Z)

San Jose Sharks: Could Antti Niemi Become Their Ken Norton Jr.?

The San Jose Sharks have already signed a free agent goalie to replace long time starter Evgeni Nabokov. His name is Antero Niittymaki. And if you talk to Sharks GM Doug Wilson, he will tell you that the organization has ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T04:46:27Z)

Shops feel fallout

Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the nail salons ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-04T01:11:42Z)

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