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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2010, 11:17 am

Politi: Gov. Chris Christie says he's ready to get involved in N.J. sports issues

The Mets fans in line at Mendham Books expected to see one celebrity at a signing last month, but as they waited for Darryl Strawberry, word spread that another big name was among them. They turned their heads and craned ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-14T17:57:05Z)

Deke: Saints wrap up daily OTAs without Shockey, PT, or Bush

The New Orleans Saints were back on the practice field this morning for their third scheduled OTA that the media was allowed to attend. The media will get one more chance to watch the team Wednesday. The Saints practiced ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-06-14T17:57:05Z)

Cablevision to buy Bresnan, expanding west

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cablevision Systems (NYSE: CVC - News ) announced a one-two punch to acquire Bresnan Communications for $1.37 billion and repurchase $500 million of its own stock, sending shares up 6.2 percent as ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-14T18:04:15Z)

Research and Markets: Anti-Crisis Policy in the Oil and Gas Sector and Its ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d3952b/anticrisis_policy ) has announced the addition of the " Anti-Crisis Policy in the Oil and Gas Sector And Its Consequences ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-14T15:41:05Z)

'Treme,' Ep. 9: One Moment, Please

Professor Creighton Bernette (John Goodman), "enjoying" a moment with his class. Paul Schiraldi / HBO Professor Creighton Bernette (John Goodman), "enjoying" a moment with his class. Davis: "There are so many beautiful ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-14T17:57:05Z)

Budget debate, Lakefront Airport bills take center stage at Capitol

The Legislature is supposed to adjourn for the year (one hopes) a week from today. Yet when we left them on Friday afternoon, House and Senate leaders were no closer to agreeing on a budget deal than when the session ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-14T18:04:15Z)

Country singer, sausage businessman Jimmy Dean dies at 81

RICHMOND, Va. -- Jimmy Dean, a country music legend for his smash hit about a workingman hero, "Big Bad John," and an entrepreneur known for his sausage brand, died on Sunday. He was 81. His wife, Donna Meade Dean, said ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-14T17:49:56Z)

Catching up with 49ers' Michael Crabtree

Jason O. Watson/US Presswire Wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught 48 passes for 625 yards during his rookie season. SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Michael Crabtree snatched passes cleanly and generally looked like a No. 1 wide ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-14T18:04:15Z)

Oil spill spreads in Louisiana's Barataria Bay

BARATARIA BAY, La. — The sand dunes and islands of Barataria Bay, a huge expanse of water and marsh on Louisiana's coast, have become the latest casualty of the environmental disaster spewing from BP's offshore ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-14T17:57:05Z)

World Cup Officials Deaf To Vuvuzela Complaints

(AP) JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Angry World Cup viewers, we, at least, hear your vuvuzela pain. From as far away as the Himalayan mountain kingdom of Bhutan, you have e-mailed in droves to The Associated Press to complain that ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-14T17:49:56Z)

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