Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2010, 6:10 pm

Ekinops and Marubeni Information Systems Unite to Bring New Generation Optical ...

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ekinops, designer and supplier of next generation optical transport equipment for service providers and enterprises, and Marubeni Information Systems(MSYS), a solution provider of high value-added ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-13T23:41:52Z)

In China, an Unlikely Labor Leader Just Wanted a Middle-Class Life

But last month, an hour into his shift at a Honda factory in the southern city of Foshan, Mr. Tan pressed an emergency button that shut down his production line. "Let's go out on strike!" he shouted. Within minutes ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-14T00:53:27Z)

Partners on Some Work, and Opponents for the Prize: Control of the House

WASHINGTON — Representatives Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Pete Sessions of Texas shared an Easter Seals award in May for their Congressional work on behalf of people with disabilities. But only one of the two ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-14T00:46:18Z)

Fact Check: Your guns are safe from treaties

Many Times-Union readers want to know: I've received an e-mail that says that President Barack Obama has found a way around the Second Amendment and "will force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for U.S ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-06-14T00:39:08Z)

Hollywood Stars Walk Broadway Red Carpet

Sean Hayes, nominated in the Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical category for his work in "Promises, Promises," and the host of the Tony Awards, arrives at the 61st annual Tony Awards, Sunday, June 13, 2010 ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-13T23:13:14Z)

Boeing's St. Louis machinists authorize strike

UPDATE: Boeing reaction added below. Boeing machinists in St. Louis not only rejected the company's contract offer on Sunday, they also authorized their leadership to call a strike. As noted here last week , the union ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-14T01:00:37Z)

Germany proves it's the real deal

I'll state it publicly: I'm not a big fan of German soccer. Not because the players aren't among the world's best but because I like to support the Americas over Europe. And yet, there I was at Rudy's Pub in ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-06-14T00:46:18Z)

List of nominees for 2010 Tony Awards

BEST MUSICAL: "American Idiot," "Fela!" "Memphis," "Million Dollar Quartet." BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL: "Everyday Rapture," "Fela!" "Memphis," "Million Dollar Quartet." BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-14T00:46:18Z)

Things to do in Tampa Bay for week of June 14

Nick Schuyler: The lone survivor of last year's boating accident that killed three of his friends will discuss and sign copies of his book, Not Without Hope , at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Clearwater Main Library. Book is for ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-14T00:39:08Z)

Bucks like No. 15

To trade or not to trade? That is one of many questions the Bucks and the other NBA teams will be pondering as this year's college draft draws near. The way things are looking now for the Bucks is that the more they ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-14T00:31:59Z)

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