Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 2:10 pm

Hawaii's weather, high gasoline costs lure electric ...

The electric car company said it plans 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 seek out areas of the country ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-06T20:44:03Z)

Post-upfront tussles lead to 'Chaos'

From the Eye's perspective, the network doesn't really need "Chaos," given that it already has a jam-packed schedule (including the net's previously announced midseason "Criminal Minds" pickup). What's more, the humor-laced "Chaos" reps a departure ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-06T20:29:44Z)

White Sox take 8-6 lead over Tribe in 7th: Cleveland ...

Tony Sipp and Jensen Lewis created a base-loaded jam for Perez. He retired Mark Kotsay, but Quentin sent his 0-2 pitch through the middle to break the 6-6 tie. Chicago rally: Trailing 6-2, the White Sox scored one run in the fourth and three in the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-06T21:05:32Z)

Reliance of India Looks to Sell a 26% Stake

Reliance’s board voted Sunday to approve the sale and said in a statement that it would also look at “other appropriate combination or consolidation opportunities.” At Friday’s market close, Reliance Communications had a market capitalization ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-06T21:05:32Z)

Stubbs' clutch single in 10th lifts Reds over Nats

Nick Masset got the final three outs for his first save, wiggling out of a two-out, two-on jam by getting Ian Desmond to bounce to second. The Reds improved to 5-1 in extra innings and won their second straight to finish a six-game road trip 3-3. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-06T21:05:32Z)

Report: Robben Should Make World Cup

(AP) AMSTERDAM (AP) - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben's hamstring injury isn't as severe as initially feared, and he is likely to join his teammates at the World Cup in South Africa, local media report. Robben hurt his left hamstring during the ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-06T19:53:57Z)

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

Greece's bloated public sector employs the same share of the workforce -- 14.1% -- as America's. Some US states are much worse, giving public jobs to nearly 25% of workers. A new CEPR report analyzes just how bloated our public sector is ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-06T20:36:54Z)

N.J.'s medical marijuana law sharply differs from ...

expected to permit the sale of medicinal marijuana soon, The Star-Ledger visited Colorado and New Mexico to observe the impact legalizing the drug for medical reasons has had in those states. • Colorado residents say legal pot has economic, medical ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-06T20:44:03Z)

Emotional Nadal back where he belongs

His uncle, coach and confidant Toni summed up what it meant. "For Rafael it's more important to know that he is one of the best claycourt players in history," he told reporters. There can be few arguments about that as Andy Roddick said on his ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-06T20:44:03Z)

Nadal defeats Soderling for 5th French Open title

Nadal's uncle, Toni, who has coached the Spaniard since he was 4, called Sunday's performance "one of the best matches I've ever seen Rafael play." Put simply, Nadal was far superior in every aspect, from start to finish, in improving to 38-4 with ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-06T20:44:03Z)

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