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Deals of the Hour / June 30, 2010, 8:13 am

MELA Sciences Announces Pricing of Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

IRVINGTON, NY--(Marketwire - 06/30/10) - MELA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELA - News ) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,200,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $7.50 per share ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-30T14:10:31Z)

Pistons target low-profile free agents

When the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. Thursday, the vaunted NBA free-agent class of 2010 will hit the open market. Superstars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and others can openly start hearing the pitches of desperate ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

EU fines steel producers for cartel

BRUSSELS (AP) -- European Union regulators on Wednesday fined steel producer ArcelorMittal euro315 million for secret deals to fix steel prices for nearly two decades with 16 other steel makers. The European Commission ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

Adam Dunn can't dodge trade talk

Adam Dunn has wanted to avoid days like today, when his name lands in trade rumors, for his entire career. "I hate this," Dunn said. "This is the part of the year." Dunn, who is in the final year of a two-year contract ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-30T15:00:38Z)

Brian Shaw a front-runner (without an offer) for Cleveland Cavaliers coaching post

Tuesday, the team wrapped up a two-day interview with Lakers assistant Brian Shaw. By all accounts it was a positive series of meetings. There were even signs that Shaw was in line to be the team's choice, especially ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-30T15:00:38Z)

Freelancers Fight State's Independent Contractor Law

Freelance illustrator Ken Dubrowski calls the state's law for independent contractors a "Scarlet Letter" for those in creative industries. (Andrea Shea/WBUR) BOSTON — Let's say you're an independent contractor ... (Source: WBUR 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

Harvard Vanguard re-ups at Riverside

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, one of the state's largest physician practices, confirmed this week that it has extended its 34,259-square-foot lease in Newton's Riverside Center for 10 years. The nonprofit's ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-06-30T15:00:38Z)

Emerson Expands Power Industry Solutions Portfolio With Acquisition Of Innovative ...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR - News ) has acquired Clifton Park, N.Y.-based Innovative Control Systems Inc., a leader in turbine control upgrades for the power generation industry. The acquisition ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-30T14:39:09Z)

Quincy trust sells residential properties

Cornerstone Realty Consultants announced Monday it has facilitated $4 million in financing for four separate clients to acquire a portfolio of multi-family properties held by a family trust in Quincy. Malden, Mass.-based ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-06-30T14:46:19Z)

Where's LeBron James going to go? Cast a vote!

LeBron James Day is hours away now – that's the day James and other NBA free agents can stay put or move to the team of their choice. (Deals can be agreed to starting at midnight tonight but can't be signed until ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-30T15:07:47Z)

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