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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2010, 10:10 am

False report heightens Izzo watch

The Tom Izzo-Cleveland Cavaliers saga took a predictable turn for the panicky Wednesday when an unsubstantiated and obscure Internet report claimed that Izzo had accepted the Cavs job and informed his players about it at ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-10T16:50:15Z)

Inside Abu Dhabi's state-of-the-art falcon hospital

Falconry is an important cultural tradition in the UAE Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital treats about 5,000 patients each year Hospital director Margrit Muller says in the UAE "Falcons are like a son or daughter" Falcons can ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-10T16:50:15Z)

Prepaid funerals: frugal to the end

The choices for final burial arrangements are as varied as the people who choose them. Funeral expenses have increased 25% since 1995 according to the National Funeral Directors Association. Pre-arranged services reduce ... (Source: WTVF 2010-06-10T16:57:24Z)

2010 Top Health Care IT Stock Picks From Deutsche Bank Vice President: Find Out His ...

67 WALL STREET, New York - June 10, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Health Care IT Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This Special feature ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T16:50:15Z)

Even insider candidates seek 'outsider' label

WASHINGTON — They are members of Congress, state lawmakers and former politicians. But in a year when an anti-incumbent sentiment has defined the political landscape, all of them are running as outsiders. Simmering ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-10T16:35:56Z)

Mike Milbury Is No Fan Of Jeremy Roenick's Stanley Cup Tears

Jeremy Roenick is a polarizing figure on TV. Some people love his raw emotion and passion for the game and others think he makes everything about himself. Chalk this moment up – well, after the Chicago Blackhawks ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-10T16:43:05Z)

Feds Didn't Do Enough To Avoid 'Poisonous' AIG Bailout And Now Changing Story To ...

Despite the many options it had, the team led by current Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner chose to bail out ailing insurer American International Group Inc. and its Wall Street counterparties to the eventual tune of ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-10T16:43:05Z)

Chinese exports leap, put yuan back under microscope

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's exports jumped in May, reassuring investors about the economy's strength but putting pressure on U.S. President Barack Obama to placate critics who say Beijing is keeping the yuan unfairly ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T16:35:56Z)

World Cup to the Olympics: Eight sports volunteering opportunities

(CNN) -- When the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Friday, 18,000 specially trained volunteers will be on hand to help South Africa host football's biggest competition. Almost 68,000 people from 170 countries applied to ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-10T16:57:24Z)

ULLICO Casualty Increases Limits to $250,000 for Individual Labor Leader Coverage

WASHINGTON , June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- ULLICO Casualty Group, Inc.* ("ULLICO Casualty") is proud to announce higher coverage limits to its Individual Labor Leader ("ILL") endorsement on its Union Liability policy. Maximum ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T16:57:24Z)

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