Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 7, 2010, 3:10 pm

Apple CEO has live technical issues

If the attendees didn't comply, he said, he would simply not be able to show off the rest of the iPhone 4's new features, including its higher-resolution screen, improved camera and video chat functionality -- which, by the way, is only available ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-07T21:54:27Z)

Comic on CBS 'Early Show': Americans 'All to Blame' for ...

We know to ride bicycles to work instead of driving a car, don't use that air conditioner on a hot summer day. Air travel uses way too much energy. So don't take that vacation." However, Landis lamented: "...most Americans don't make enough of these ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-07T21:40:08Z)

Rove: W.H. Press Assoc. Credentialed 'Homeless ...

What is going on within the White House Correspondents' Association? While some can argue they allowed embattled former Hearst Newspapers' columnist Helen Thomas to hold a coveted position in the White House briefing room for far too long after she ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-07T22:01:37Z)

CORRECTING and REPLACING Hasbro Continues to Expand Its ...

... Paramount Pictures, is set to debut on July 1, 2011 and Universal Pictures will bring iconic super hero STRETCH ARMSTRONG and an epic BATTLESHIP film to the big screen in summer 2012. รข€œHasbro continues ... The deal is still subject to the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T20:21:24Z)

Next iPhone Has Clearer Screen, Coming out June 24

It is getting a camera on the front that could be used for videoconferencing, in addition to a five-megapixel camera and a flash on the back. It can shoot high-definition video, catching up to some other smart phones. The display on the new iPhone ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-07T21:25:49Z)

Cleveland Cavs discussing big deal to entice Michigan ...

Associated Press Michigan State's Tom Izzo, who has declined several NBA offers over the years, apparently is high on the list of candidates for Cavs owner Dan Gilbert. Updated at 3:20 p.m . CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fitting his reputation, Cavaliers owner ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-07T20:28:33Z)

Live blogging the Apple WWDC keynote

Starting this summer, you can get Netflix on the iPhone this summer ... It has front-facing camera, micro SIM tray, second mic for noise cancellation. 10:35 He's explaining some slits along the stainless steel frame. It's because it's part of a large ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-07T21:47:18Z)

Update: Mayor Stephanie Miner confronts protesters ...

The Greater Syracuse Labor Council had about 20 to 30 people demonstrating against the deal shortly after noon today when the mayor came outside for about 10 to 15 minutes. She had an intense debate with leaders of the protest, according to Jerry ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-07T21:40:08Z)

KBR snags $87M deal to build Dental Science Building at ...

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has awarded Houston-based KBR an $87 million contract to build a new Dental Science Building for the UNC School of Dentistry, KBR announced Monday. Two existing buildings already have been demolished at ... (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2010-06-07T21:47:18Z)

Jermon Bushrod's grip tightens on New Orleans Saints ...

I'm just fighting to get better," Bushrod said when asked if he's determined to keep the job he took over last summer when Brown had season ... that another team will trade for Brown and offer a long-term deal - especially since he still hasn't ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-07T21:47:18Z)

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