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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2011, 6:49 pm

Google's "Pi" In The Face

Where are those music deals promised over a year ago? How about the television content deals for Google TV? The list goes on.  As I wrote over six months ago , Google appears to be living in a dream world — and they're edging dangerously close to limbo. (Source: TechCrunch 2011-07-03T04:59:33Z)

Anthony weeps as prosecutor calls her liar

Jose Baez spent most of his four-hour argument Sunday concentrating on holes in the prosecution's forensic evidence, saying it was based on a "fantasy." The judge overseeing the case indicated that the jury will begin deliberating on Monday. Prosecutors ... (Source: USA Today 2011-07-04T01:30:47Z)

Casey Anthony trial: As case draws to a close, is the duct tape key?

She should have reported this death." Baez spent much of his closing argument attacking the quality of the state's evidence, calling it a "forensic fantasy and nothing more." "Reasonable doubt lives here, it is throughout the case, it is ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-07-04T01:16:28Z)

Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (adds quotes)

Beckett got the news before the game as he was preparing for his start. "It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction," he said. "Obviously you're happy and everything like that, but you still have to go out there and do your job." (Source: YAHOO! 2011-07-03T23:00:27Z)

Rivera, Yankees let Subway Series sweep slip away with 3-2 loss to Mets in 10 innings

The Yankees tied it in the fifth. Robinson Cano led off with a double for the first hit off Dickey, and Nick Swisher followed with an RBI single. NOTES: The Yankees optioned rookie RHP Ivan Nova to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open a spot in the ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-07-04T01:09:18Z)

Ohio Turnpike lease plans bring toll hike fears

It also gives the state's legislature some control over any potential deals after concerns were raised about whether ... which is funded through tolls and the sale of gas and food at rest stops. "It's a terribly unfair deal for northern Ohioans ... (Source: Canton Repository 2011-07-04T00:47:50Z)

Flawless Watney holds off Choi

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. — Nick Watney capped off an amazing weekend at Aronimink to win the AT&T National on Sunday, moving him to No. 10 in the world and atop the PGA Tour money list for the first time in his career. Watney closed with a 4-under 66 on a ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2011-07-04T00:40:40Z)

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 2011-07-03T10:00:12Z)

When a Predator Collides With a Fabricator

France tried to block W.'s spun-up attack on Iraq, but we knew that the French government had a history of making special oil deals with Saddam Hussein, and of favoring expediency over principle. France refused to believe that DSK could force himself on ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-03T14:25:04Z)

Beckett fans season-high 11 as Red Sox top Astros

Beckett said he tried not to think about his selection too much before the game. "It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction," he said. "Obviously you're happy and everything like that, but you still have to go out there and do your job." (Source: WHDH.com 2011-07-04T00:54:59Z)

Rivera, Yankees let sweep slip away against Mets

The Yankees tied it in the fifth. Robinson Cano led off with a double for the first hit off Dickey, and Nick Swisher followed with an RBI single. NOTES: The Yankees optioned rookie RHP Ivan Nova to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open a spot in the ... (Source: AP - NBC Sports 2011-07-04T01:02:09Z)

All-Star Pitching and a Late Walk Help the Red Sox

"It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction ... ORIOLES 5, BRAVES 4 Mark Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Nick Markakis had a career-high five hits as visiting Baltimore ended its five-game losing ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-04T01:37:56Z)

Ohio budget a big rule-changer

State Sen. Mark Wagoner, R-Toledo, said the original version of the bill granted sole authority on sale or leasing terms to the governor's administration, specifically the department of transportation director. "We fought very hard in the Senate version ... (Source: Chillico Gazette 2011-07-03T23:29:05Z)

Colon comes off DL to pitch Yankees past Mets 5-2

Robinson Cano ripped a two-run triple into the right-field corner, cracking a wide smile as he stood on third, and Nick Swisher followed with a sacrifice fly. Nunez added a solo homer off Tim Byrdak in the ninth to make it 5-0. Nunez also had a pair of ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-07-03T01:03:20Z)

Third blast hits Egyptian gas pipeline since Mubarak's ouster

Egyptian officials have been trying to amend the deals with both countries since Mubarak's ouster. Dancing with the Stars 200th episode party at Boulevard 3. Off the red carpet: Rick Fox,Emmitt Smith,Michael Irving,Tia Carrere, Mark Ballas. Suge Knight has ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-07-04T01:02:09Z)

Anthony lets out emotions in court

Defense attorney Jose Baez said the prosecutors' case was so weak they tried to portray Ms. Anthony as "a lying, no-good slut" and that their forensic evidence was based on a "fantasy." He said Caylee's death was "an accident that snowballed ... (Source: Washington Times 2011-07-04T00:26:21Z)

Watney is flawless in 2-shot win at AT&T National

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Never mind that Nick Watney was the highest-ranked player at the AT&T National, or that he won a World Golf Championship in March. Stepping to the first tee Sunday in a tie for the lead at the AT&T National, he had reason to feel overlooked. (Source: Albany Herald 2011-07-04T00:54:59Z)

Millions head out of town for the holiday weekend

But whether flying or driving, travel experts say there are still deals if travelers are flexible when it comes to where you go and where you stay. "They should be taking advantage of added value deals from hotels. This is free nights, free room upgrades ... (Source: 9News 2011-07-03T23:21:56Z)

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