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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2011, 12:51 pm

A Timely Reminder of the Mets' Conundrum

Reyes recently rebuffed the Mets' offer to begin negotiations for an extension, using the familiar refrain that he didn't want to be distracted with contract talks during the season. Was he telling the truth? Has he forgotten or forgiven Wilpon's ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-03T03:19:20Z)

Albert, Charlene set for Monaco religious wedding

Several thousand residents came out for the civil ceremony a day earlier, many of them sporting dark suits or evening gowns and heels despite the scorching temperatures. One of the attendees, 72-year-old Marie Malghreli, was still glowing from her family's ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2011-07-02T15:02:02Z)

Thailand opposition wins election

"Those were good times when he was prime minister," she added. "I'm just afraid that, with her victory, dark hands will take away our rights again." Yingluck, aware of the criticism that she is, in her brother's own words, his "clone," said Sunday she took ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-07-03T17:59:48Z)

Myspace Could Be Game Changer for Irvine Buyer

It sees the social media site as a way to offer its customers more access to consumers, especially mobile consumers. Specific Media says Myspace has 20 million of them. The company said Myspace is an avenue for "socially activated" advertising ... (Source: Orange County Business Journal 2011-07-03T18:42:45Z)

'Transformers' climbs to $97.5M, aims for records

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The latest "Transformers" sequel might set some revenue records over Fourth of July weekend. "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" has $97.5 million in the bank at the domestic box office since opening Tuesday night. Distributor Paramount ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2011-07-02T17:18:03Z)

'Transformers' shape up with year's best box office weekend

Distributor Paramount Pictures said Sunday that "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" took in $97.4 million domestically in its first weekend. That beat the $90.2 million debut of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." But the domestic haul for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-07-03T19:25:42Z)

Casey Anthony trial: Defense closing arguments continue

He has a limit of four hours for closing arguments. This afternoon Baez has attacked several points in the state's case in the phase that he labeled the state's "fantasy of forensics." (Source: Daily Press 2011-07-03T19:32:52Z)

Prince William and Kate Middleton Met by Protesters on Tour of Canada

Prince William, wearing a dark blue suit, and Kate, dressed in a grey, fitted knee-length Kensington dress by British designer Catherine Walker, each wielded a shovel as they helped plant a Canadian hemlock -- a tree known for its longevity meant to ... (Source: FOX News 2011-07-03T08:55:47Z)

Savvaidis Calls for a Change in the Greek Property Market

The same logic is practiced by "condos" which instead of villas offer hotel rooms for sale. The benefits of the above "mixed" developments are manifold; enhancing government liquidity by selling off government owned land to investors, a boost in the ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-07-03T19:11:23Z)

Is a shutdown the Democratic plan to recapture the legislature in 2012?

A 6% biennial increase seems like a pretty good offer of good will by Republicans in this environment; we heard from a couple of callers who were unhappy that the GOP increased spending at all.  One e-mailer wondered aloud how he should vote in future ... (Source: Hotair.com 2011-07-03T18:42:45Z)

Party of ousted PM's sister wins Thai elections

"Everyone is talking about political deals, but no one is talking about how to end impunity, restore freedom of expression and hold perpetrators accountable no matter how high up they are," Sunai said. "Without that, Thailand will never able to get out of ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2011-07-03T18:06:58Z)

Closing arguments to begin in Casey Anthony trial

Nonetheless, the defense offered no evidence supporting their theory that Caylee drowned. Nor did they offer proof of the molestation allegations, which the attorneys said explained why Casey continued to party and hang out with friends after her daughter ... (Source: Associated Press 2011-07-03T07:51:21Z)

Man robs donut shop in order to buy new tire

Investigators say the cashier handed over the money and two glazed donuts. The suspect fled the scene in a dark, late model vehicle. A little more than an hour later deputies observed a suspicious vehicle in a nearby parking lot and confronted a man who ... (Source: MyFox Tampa Bay 2011-07-03T18:21:17Z)

Monaco's royals say 'we do' — again

Several thousand residents came out for the civil ceremony a day earlier, many of them sporting dark suits or evening gowns and heels despite the scorching temperatures. One of the attendees, 72-year-old Marie Malghreli, was still glowing from her family's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-02T18:08:09Z)

Casey Anthony weeps as prosecutor calls her a liar

He said prosecutors' forensic evidence was based on a "fantasy." He said the prosecution's air analysis of the trunk of Anthony's car, which allegedly showed air molecules consistent with decomposition, could not be duplicated. He said no one could prove a ... (Source: WRAL 2011-07-03T18:49:55Z)

Prince William, Kate greeted by protesters

Prince William, wearing a dark blue suit, and Kate, dressed in a grey, fitted knee-length Kensington dress by British designer Catherine Walker, each wielded a shovel as they helped plant a Canadian hemlock -- a tree known for its longevity meant to ... (Source: KABC 2011-07-02T23:58:54Z)

Will and Kate draw enthusiastic crowds to Parliament Hill

By the time the next song started, the royals — she in a deep purple Issa jersey dress with her hair in a chignon, still wearing the Queen's diamond maple leaf brooch and he in a dark suit more casual than the one he'd worn in the afternoon ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-07-03T18:49:55Z)

'Transformers 3' Grosses $34.6M at Saturday Box Office; on Pace to Hit $180M Projection

Compared to 2009's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," latest installment "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is domestically smaller. The second installment grossed $109 million over its first standard three-day frame, while No. 3's estimate through ... (Source: TheWrap 2011-07-03T19:04:14Z)

Edgy Thailand votes, bracing for further turmoil

"Canvassers sell lottery tickets to voters and offer them a big reward if their candidates win in the election," the Bangkok Post quoted him as saying, adding that election fraud was ingrained. The fear of a return to violence is real. According to some ... (Source: Reuters 2011-07-02T22:11:32Z)

Vulnerable feel the pinch of Minn. gov't shutdown

More than 40 state boards and agencies went dark, though critical functions such as state troopers ... So far, 30 agencies had accepted United Way's offer of advances on their grants, seeking cash to stay up and running. The stoppage suspended some ... (Source: CBS News 2011-07-02T17:46:41Z)

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