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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 4:10 pm

White Sox rally past Tribe for 8-7 victory to prevent ...

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 2010-06-06T21:27:00Z)

Gov Christie to Teacher’s Union: ‘You Punch Them, I ...

Sometimes, I wish that Rahm Emanuel would sleazily approach Governor Christie with a job offer, in exchange for his stepping down as governor, only because Christie’s response would be so delicious. I imagine it in my head. Often. Next, he took on ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-06T23:00:04Z)

Colleges Extend the Welcome Mat to Students’ Pets

The dorm, dubbed Pet Central, will have a makeshift kennel on the first floor, staffed by work-study students who will offer temporary boarding and perhaps a bath. With these efforts, Stephens is hoping to smooth the transition of some students who ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-06T21:12:41Z)

The Banking Showdown

Much of the conference will be in public session--a break with recent practice--but backroom deals are likely to determine the final outcome. Efforts by progressives and friendly media are desperately needed to keep the pressure on to strengthen ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-06T22:52:54Z)

Pac-10 commissioner gets authority to pursue expansion

Pac-10 teams make considerably less from television and bowl deals. Big Ten schools reportedly receive about $22 million each from television and bowl deals and SEC school each get at least $17.3 million. Pac-10 teams, meanwhile, reportedly only get ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-06-06T22:52:54Z)

Mississippi man faces sixth capital murder trial in ...

The reward offer really poisoned the case by giving rise to fabricated eyewitness testimony," said defense lawyer Lumumba. "I don't think the witnesses recognized the consequences of what they were doing, that they were going to help put this man to ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-06T22:24:16Z)

Family of five riding one bike from Kentucky to ...

We don’t ask â€" people offer,” he said. “It’s amazing. They want to be part of something special.” Their journey has come atop a “quint” bicycle made by Co-motion Cycles in Eugene. The tandem bike, which cost $21,175, was built ... (Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2010-06-06T23:07:13Z)

Dave Cohen

He was one of the journalists who stayed in New Orleans through everything Katrina had to offer. Reporting from inside the storm as it moved across the region, Dave was one of the few broadcasters able to stay on the air and tell listeners about the ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-06-06T22:31:26Z)

Chase Daniel Wants Job As Saints' Backup QB

Even though the Saints are expected to sign a veteran QB â€" it'll be Patrick Ramsey, according to The Times-Picayune â€" before training camp begins July 29, don't discount second-year QB Chase Daniel from holding onto the backup job behind starter ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-06T22:52:54Z)

Scott Rolen's checkswing

And I realize the clarity is bad, but I have FiOS, which chooses not to offer MASN2 in HD.) Anyhow, on the next pitch, Rolen hit a two-run homer. The Reds went on to win in extra innings. And yeah, that pitch was remembered. "I know for a fact Rolen ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-06T21:05:32Z)

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