Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 5, 2010, 3:11 pm

Trying to Thwart Ticket Scalpers in Paris and Beyond

and his wife, Aim-orn, 43, a businesswoman, said they encountered about 40 men looking to make deals outside Roland Garros ... the company’s French Web site from accepting French Open tickets for sale. “The problem we have is we cannot sue every ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-05T21:06:43Z)

Obama dealmaking look like politics as usual

Federal wiretaps revealed a foul-mouthed Blagojevich complaining that Obama's associates would not deal with him on the Senate selection. They were "not willing to give me anything except appreciation," he steamed. But much more light is bound to be ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-05T21:56:49Z)

Colts open minicamp practice, stadium to Indy fans

Both players have two years remaining on the deals they signed in 2006, and Wayne has issued ... with agents for Mathis and Wayne and that they're aware the team can't do much until a new labor deal is in place. Some fans understood. " (Source: FOX News 2010-06-05T22:03:59Z)

Cowboys March On At NCAA Championship

Each one of the individuals has to deal with the expectations, and how each one deals with it will determine how we compete as a team," McGraw said. "They understand the expectations are high, and I understood when I took over (as head coach)." (Source: Oklahoma State Athletics 2010-06-05T22:03:59Z)

That's Right: Another Key Injury

But pre-tournament casualties are a very big deal to hard-core fans, and Dutch star Arjen Robben is the latest to go down. It was absurd, all right. Just four minutes remained in the Netherlands' 6-1 victory over Hungary today when Robben, still in ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-05T22:03:59Z)

Central New York Regional Market outlines new rules ...

No live animals may be given away or offered for sale unless permission is granted from the market. 9. No racist or pornographic materials are allowed. 10. Skating, roller blading or skateboarding is not allowed on market property. No bicycles are ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-05T21:42:30Z)

Should you rent or buy?

In Manhattan, on the other hand, renting is a much better deal. The price-to-rent ratio of 33 was by far the least favorable for buyers, seven points higher than the runner-up city, Omaha, Neb. That's despite very high rents, an average of more than ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-05T21:49:40Z)

Bishop: Bridge deal may be illegal

Even on idyllic Mackinac Island, opinions differed sharply Friday on the need for a new downriver bridge. Metro Detroit's Big Four -- Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Paul ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-05T21:42:30Z)

Cap Slows Gulf Oil Leak as Engineers Move Cautiously

It’s a complicated deal,” said the technician, who spoke on the condition that he remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak publicly. He said the engineers began working on closing the vents on Saturday morning. The speed at which ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-05T22:03:59Z)

AT&T customers grumbling about data plans

For most consumers this is a good deal," because modest monthly data use would qualify them for a cheaper plan, said Mike Gikas, senior editor at Consumer Reports. "The concern is that given how they've changed the plan like this without warning ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-05T21:56:49Z)

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