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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2011, 2:49 am

'Pryor Payoff' would alter college landscape

He's fully aware that the BCS conference schools and Notre Dame have the wherewithal through lucrative TV deals to give athletes extra compensation, be it in the form of a monthly stipend or by adding "cost of attendance" value to a scholarship. (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2011-07-03T07:29:53Z)

Top Republican candidates are changing their tone

Her message, he said: "I can be trusted to govern; I'm not wild-eyed and crazy." In Waterloo, Bachmann noted that she grew up as a Democrat and volunteered for Jimmy Carter before joining the GOP. "Our problems don't have an identity of party; they are ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-07-03T07:51:21Z)

African Union Members Agree to Disregard Qaddafi Arrest Warrant

"The ICC is a European Guantanamo Bay. It's only against the African leaders. It never deals with the crimes committed by the United States of America ... and by the European powers ... everywhere in the world." (Source: FOX News 2011-07-03T01:17:39Z)

Jaromir Jagr: Spurned cash for Flyers

Jagr is not worried about the expectations that will be lumped on him. He could have eased into the lineup had the Flyers held on to Richards and Carter. But if they were here, Jagr might be in Pittsburgh or Detroit. "I know it's going to be tough for the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-07-02T22:04:22Z)

Jagr says he turned down bigger offers

Jagr's acquisition is a big part of the Flyers' offseason overhaul that has seen them jettison key cogs Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Ville Leino and Brian Boucher, among others. The 39-year-old Jagr spent the past three seasons playing in Russia. (Source: News-Leader.com 2011-07-03T07:37:02Z)

Thailand elections peaceful; parties divided

"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: San Jose Mercury News 2011-07-03T07:58:31Z)

A guide to lockouts in the NFL and NBA

But it's probably not a fluke that owners in both sports are saying at the same time that the old deals didn't provide them with sufficient revenue. The U.S. economy is emerging from a recession. And NFL and NBA leaders contend there aren't enough new ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2011-07-03T08:55:47Z)

As We See It: Trigger squeezes Californians

Letting a few days pass to let the dust settle on the budget approved by legislators last week and then signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't cleared the air. If anything, the budget just raises more questions and will require significant changes. Let ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-07-03T08:34:18Z)

The art of eating a lobster without seeing red

Why get involved with this clawed madness in the first place? Two beautiful words sum it up. "Succulent meat," said Hay. But Hay also warned of the shocking wet peril of lobster dissection. "The major splatter tends to occur when they're taking the body ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2011-07-03T08:27:09Z)

Royals plan California visit while touring Canada

"They'll be remembered as princesses -- beautiful, radiant princesses," Martin said ... July 9: A charity polo match in Santa Barbara, followed by a black-tie dinner to introduce British film talent to Hollywood executives. July 10: Visit to an inner ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-07-02T05:00:44Z)

What's at stake in the NFL and NBA

But it's probably not a fluke that owners in both sports are saying at the same time that the old deals didn't provide them with sufficient revenue. The U.S. economy is emerging from a recession. And NFL and NBA leaders contend there aren't enough ... (Source: Times-Leader 2011-07-03T07:37:02Z)

Copa America: Messi and co irked at rocky start

Argentina, 14 times continental champions - a record they share with Uruguay, with Brazil having netted just eight but four out of the last five nonetheless - now have five days to plot a way past unpredictable Colombia on Wednesday at Santa Fe before they ... (Source: Times of India 2011-07-02T05:36:32Z)

ELIAS: Pay freeze tests lawmakers' values, principles

A possibly more substantial objection came from Democratic state Sen. Noreen Evans of Santa Rosa, who accused the controller of creating "a constitutional crisis, one where the balance of powers in our ... government and the separation between the ... (Source: North County Times 2011-07-03T07:15:34Z)

Thai exit polls show landslide victory for ex-PM

"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: Middletown Journal 2011-07-03T08:05:40Z)

Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Lockouts

But it's probably not a fluke that owners in both sports are saying at the same time that the old deals didn't provide them with sufficient revenue. The U.S. economy is emerging from a recession. And NFL and NBA leaders contend there aren't enough new ... (Source: The Ledger 2011-07-03T08:05:40Z)

Comment: Why Chile, Colombia, Paraguay & Uruguay are all Copa America challengers

Bundesliga champion Lucas Barrios and Man City star Roque Santa Cruz will be the key figures, but watch out for either Marcelo Estigarribia of Le Mans (on loan at Newell's Old Boys) or Osvaldo Martinez of Monterrey who have both performed impressively as ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-07-03T01:39:07Z)

SEC doesn't even enforce its own orders

The notion of deterrence has become a fantasy. Just remember that the next time some too-big-to-fail bank tries to sell you anything. Jonathan Weil is a Bloomberg News columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-07-03T08:55:47Z)

Flyers sign Jagr on busy first day of free agency

Plus, defenseman Sean O'Donnell signed with Chicago. General manager Paul Holmgren was a very busy man, as busy as he was last week when he traded Mike Richards to Los Angeles and Jeff Carter to Columbus, plus signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. And Holmgren ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-02T11:20:08Z)

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