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Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2010, 1:11 am

Opinions about Tom Lewand's arrest vary at Mike Utley's charity event

As news of the arrest of Lions president Tom Lewand for suspicion of drunken driving spread around the NFL, one former Lion said players and team officials needed to be held equally accountable for their actions. Eddie ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-29T08:06:38Z)

Cash Offer by Rutherfurd Acquisitions Limited (a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Emerson ...

a 15% premium or a 50 pence increase to the recommended offer of 325 pence per Chloride Share announced by ABB Ltd. on 8 June 2010; a 79% premium to the price of 209 pence per Chloride Share at close of business on 23 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-29T06:12:06Z)

Storm could slow oil spill cleanup from far away

NEW ORLEANS — The tropical storm plowing across the Gulf of Mexico could send oil skimmers back to port and make containment booms useless, even from far away. But the rough weather also might give nature a hand in ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-29T07:30:50Z)

The Henryetta Hens: Alums loyal decades after mascot change

THE HENRYETTA HENS haven't flown the coop. A group of Tulsa-area Henryetta alums congregates every Thursday at Carl's Jr. near Promenade Mall. They drink coffee. They tell old war stories (everybody in the group seems to ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-29T07:59:28Z)

Apple sells more than 1.7M iPhones in 3 days

The iPhone 4 went on sale Thursday in the U.S., Britain, France, Germany and Japan. High demand for the model caused shortages and unruly crowds at some stores. "This is the most successful product launch in Apple's ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-29T07:52:19Z)

Rumor: Leaked Slides Reveal Windows 8 Roadmap

A purportedly leaked slideshow reveals what may be Microsoft's game plan for Windows 8. Giving a strong nod to Apple, highlight features teased in the presentation include a Windows app store and instant-on bootup ... (Source: Wired News 2010-06-29T07:52:19Z)

The Mavs Will Reportedly Make a Play for Joe Johnson

Earlier today, we informed you of the Rockets' potential plans to bring Joe Johnson to Houston. It's been assumed for months now that he would be the consolation prize of 2010, a fall-back option for a team like the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-29T07:45:09Z)

Tax credits help boost home sales in May

The federal tax credits meant to spur home sales did so in Connecticut and New London County in May, according to The Warren Group and local Realtors. Whether that momentum continues to act as a stimulus when the credits ... (Source: TheDay 2010-06-29T07:52:19Z)

Taiwan, China sign historic trade deal

(CNN) -- Mainland China and Taiwan signed a historic and wide-ranging free trade agreement Tuesday that is expected to strengthen ties and reduce the potential for cross-strait tensions. Under the Economic Co-operation ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-29T07:52:19Z)

Days Inn hotel chain cuts ties with Lansing

The Parsippany, N.J.-based hotelier has parted ways with its south Lansing franchisee - who has changed one letter in his sizable sign, renaming it "Dads Inn.'' And its remaining hotel in Delta Township has a new owner ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-29T07:52:19Z)

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