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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 10:10 pm

10 States Where An Absurd Percentage Of The Population Works For The ...

Surprisingly -- as Economix points out -- the biggest public sectors aren't in liberal states like California. They're in states like Kansas, where people often rail against big government. (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-07T04:22:11Z)

PBS investigates mystery of tiny moon art museum

The "Moon Museum" will be featured on the series' June 21 debut and beginning today a clip of the show will be online at pbs.org/HistoryDetectives. Dellinger said plans are to put his chip on display at the Tampa Museum of Art before the June 21 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-07T04:43:40Z)

Ohio Treasurer picks bank facing fraud allegations to hold billions in ...

Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce recently picked a Boston bank that is accused of defrauding California's two largest public pension funds to hold more than $32 billion in assets belonging to three Ohio public ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-07T04:15:02Z)

Cornell-based scientists help NASA capture first images ...

NASA NASA’S Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) soars over California’s snow-covered Sierras on a test flight. Its sliding door is open to reveal the 17-ton infrared telescope. Scientists who want to observe outer space ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

'Twilight' Sequel Shines at MTV Movie Awards

Fans were also treated to an exclusive preview of the third film, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which opens in theaters on June 30. Stewart won for best female performance and best kiss, sharing the latter award with Pattinson. The real-life lovers ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-07T04:07:52Z)

'MTV Movie Awards': We're live blogging 'em!

Join Mandi Bierly and me at 9 p.m. ET tonight as we sit at our respective laptops like statues and settle in with our own bushels of non-metallic Golden Popcorn to live blog the MTV Movie Awards ! Aziz Ansari is hosting. Christina Aguilera is ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

Hawaii's weather, high gasoline costs lure electric vehicles

Better Place, a California-based company, is also working in Israel ... to invest $200 million into opening an assembly plant in Hawaii to build as many as 10,000 small cars for sale in the state. "We're like the moth to the flame. We're trying to ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-07T04:22:11Z)

Mariners-Rangers Preview

Cliff Lee (notes) has lived up to expectations in his first season with the Seattle Mariners , which began with seven brilliant innings against the visiting Texas Rangers . In Arlington, however, success has been much harder for the left-hander to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

The Asia Foundation Applauds the Accomplishments of ...

Nebraska, or California. “The Asia Foundation is uniquely poised to address many of Asia’s urgent needs,” said Mr. Bereuter. “I began my tenure with great respect and a high appreciation for our staff, partners, and donors, and that is how I ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T04:29:21Z)

Wesco one-two punch

In the girls heptathlon, Lake Stevens freshman Brooke Pahukoa used a strong effort in the high jump to place third after the first four events. Pahukoa’s leap of 5-41/4 was the best of the day and 21/2 inches better than the nearest competitor. (Source: Everett Herald 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

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