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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 5:10 am

Where Thoreau Lived, Crusade Over Bottles

Jean Hill has proposed a ban on the sale of bottled water in Concord, which will be reviewed by the state attorney general and could go into effect next January. Mrs. Hill, an octogenarian previously best known for her ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T10:58:23Z)

BP Shares Fall to Lowest Point in 13 Years

Stories BP CEO's Stand-In Heckled at Oil Meeting BP's Disaster: No Surprise to Folks in the Know (CBS/AP) BP shares fell Tuesday to their lowest point in 13 years, as CEO Tony Hayward handed over control of the Gulf of ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-23T11:48:30Z)

Spirit Air ad mocks BP oil disaster

(CNN) -- A new advertisement posted on Spirit Airlines' website Tuesday has tongues wagging -- and not because of the scantily clad women it features. The ad -- promoting a $50 discount on travel to the carrier's coastal ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-23T12:02:49Z)

Is this U.S. lineup better than 2002's?

More from ESPN.com: Jeff Carlisle on why the U.S. can't afford a slow start . The United States might not be the oldest country, but we have enough history to stir up more than our fair share of debates. Best team in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-23T11:19:52Z)

Illegal immigrants preparing to leave Arizona before new law takes effect

The question, Spanish for "How much?" sends Minerva Ruiz and Claudia Suriano scrambling and calling out to their friend, Silvia Arias, who's selling the polish. "Silvia!" Arias is out of earshot, so Suriano improvises ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-23T11:27:01Z)

Rite Aid Reports First Quarter 2011 Results

CAMP HILL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD - News ) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 29, 2010. The company reported revenues of $6.4 billion, a net loss of $73.7 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T11:19:52Z)

Michigan to offer $154M in U.S. aid to borrowers

Michigan's plan to spend $154.5 million in federal funds to help those hardest hit by the economy has gained federal approval and will be available starting July 12. The funds – targeted at helping borrowers facing ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-23T12:02:49Z)

Stock Alert for GenVec Inc. Issued by MicroStockProfit

DALLAS, June 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroStockProfit.com announces an investment report featuring biopharmaceutical company GenVec Inc. (Nasdaq: GNVC - News ). The report includes financial, comparative and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T11:12:42Z)

CarMax Reports First Quarter Results

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX - News ) today reported results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2010. Net sales and operating revenues increased 23% to $2.26 billion from $1.83 billion in the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T11:55:39Z)

Ceres Drive-in suffers $100K damage

CERES — The Ceres Drive-in is just a charred reminder of warm nights, buttered popcorn and double features projected onto the biggest of screens. The main building, which used to house the projector, arcade and ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-06-23T11:41:20Z)

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