Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2010, 9:10 pm

Spirit Airlines, pilots reach deal to end strike

Spirit Airlines made a deal with its pilots today that will end their 5-day-old walkout, the union said. The airline said it will resume flights on Friday. Pilots were working out a back-to-work agreement and technically ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-17T03:27:22Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Somanetics ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Somanetics Corporation ("Somanetics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-17T02:15:47Z)

Brennan Boesch, Justin Verlander lead Tigers to fifth straight win

Brennan Boesch had three hits, including a three-run home run, and drove in four runs as the Tigers beat the Nationals, 8-3, tonight at Comerica Park. It's the fifth straight win for Detroit. Justin Verlander (8-4 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-17T03:41:41Z)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center deficit grows

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is operating at a loss this year because of cancellations and attendance that fell short of expectations. That's according to a Sports & Exhibition Authority projection the Tribune ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-17T03:56:00Z)

"Extraordinary" 2009 Bordeaux from Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion

The third morning of my 2009 vintage tasting tour found me in Pessac-Leognan, a sub-appellation created in 1987 from the larger Graves region. Pessac-Leognan and Graves are on the Left Bank of the Gironde River, but far ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-17T03:41:41Z)

Memorable teams, players giving us seven-game Finals to forget

LOS ANGELES -- History will remember the 2010 NBA Finals more fondly than I will. And for your sake, history better remember the 2010 NBA Finals more fondly than you will, or you're following the wrong sport. Maybe you ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-17T03:41:41Z)

Ring Pops and a Marriage Proposal Inspire Mariah Carey Fragrances

A store display for Mariah Carey's Lollipop Bling, a new line of fragrances by Elizabeth Arden based on Ring Pops and marketed in collaboration with Topps, the confectioner. The fragrances, named after Ms. Carey's ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-17T03:13:03Z)

Pennsylvania taxpayers offer savings ideas via website

HARRISBURG -- Ideas from taxing coal extraction to closing corporate tax loopholes and slashing the cost of the Legislature surfaced on a website, www.yourpabudget.com , lawmakers debuted Wednesday to garner ideas on ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-17T03:56:00Z)

Army charges 3 more in Afghan civilian killings

Seattle, Washington (CNN) -- Three additional U.S. soldiers based in Washington state are facing murder charges in the deaths of three Afghan civilians between January and May and have been placed in pre-trial ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-17T02:44:25Z)

Wheat Carry-in Lowered; Supports Price Outlook

Wheat is the grain that traders love to hate, says Ned Schmidt of Schmidt Management Company. "Listening to their opinions would make you believe the price of wheat is going to zero. Something far different is likely ... (Source: AgWeb 2010-06-17T03:48:51Z)

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