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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 9:10 pm

15 Insurance Policies You Don't Need

provided by Fear of the future sells insurance. Because we can't predict the future, we want to be ready to cover our financial needs if, or when, something bad happens. Insurance companies understand this fear and offer ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T03:53:41Z)

Arrest puts spotlight on security ahead of G-20 summit in Toronto

NEW: Suspect in weapons incident charged, due to appear in court Friday Incident puts focus on security as leaders begin arriving Items found in car included pellet guns, a cross bow and a chainsaw No specific signs ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-25T03:25:03Z)

Longtime S&WB member Benjamin Edwards sentenced to 21 years in kickback scheme

Minister Benjamin Edwards, who served on the Sewerage & Water Board for two decades before pleading guilty in February to charges that he collected millions in kickbacks from two board contractors, was sentenced to a ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-25T04:00:50Z)

EA Mobile Dominates Top App Store Charts With Blockbuster Brands on Day of iPhone 4 Launch

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the day of the Apple® iPhone® 4 launch, EA Mobile™ − a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS - News ) − dominates the Apple Top Grossing App chart for iPhone ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T03:39:22Z)

For Inmates, New Greenhouse Provides New Growth

Adolf Jerger, an inmate at the Cook County Jail and a former auto mechanic, is earning his master gardener certificate. Mr. Jerger, who worked as an auto mechanic for more than 27 years, is four months into earning his ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-25T03:53:41Z)

Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled today amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. Most of the cribs were drop ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:46:31Z)

Water main break forces most Waterworks eateries to close

Ice cream was for sale at Cold Stone Creamery in The Waterworks mall near Aspinwall, but there were no shakes, iced coffee or smoothies. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority cut water service to the mall's 54 tenants ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-25T04:00:50Z)

Gas stations sold to highest bidders

NEWBURYPORT — After shutting down months ago, two local Irving gas stations went on the auction block Tuesday as part of a lender-ordered auction of 16 gas and convenience stores. Portland, Maine-based Tranzon Auction ... (Source: Newburyport Daily News 2010-06-25T03:53:41Z)

Can Valentine turn Marlins around?

Four years seems like a long time to me. The latest on the Marlins' next manager (maybe): A source close to the negotiations said that the Marlins are expected to offer Valentine a four-year contract. Valentine, now an ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T03:32:12Z)

U.S. to begin selling GM stock

WASHINGTON -- General Motors will start the process of putting its shares up for sale by August, with an eye on launching the sale by mid-November, according to two people familiar with the plan. But no firm decisions ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:46:31Z)

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