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Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 3:10 pm

Canadian lawmakers slam plan to build $2 million fake lake for G20

(CNN) -- Canada's Cabinet ministers are in hot water for their government's plans to spend nearly $2 million building a man-made lake for this month's G20 summit. The indoor lake, designed as part of a new complex in ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-08T20:34:31Z)

CanAsia Financial Inc. Announces Proposed Qualifying ...

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Pittsburgh (23-34) at Washington (27-31)

Stephen Strasburg (notes) is set to make his Washington Nationals debut Tuesday night. Standing room only tickets went on sale Monday, all part of a rare Nationals Park sellout. The Internet is humming with offers for good seats. More than 200 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Cavaliers confirm contact with MSU's Tom Izzo

The Cleveland Plain Dealer first reported Monday that Gilbert and Izzo talked about the framework of a deal, worth about $6 million a season for up to five years. Izzo makes more than $3 million a season and is under contract through 2016. (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-08T22:00:25Z)

Commentary: Attention is why Izzo hasn't said no to ...

Almost any college coach would take that offer, and I don't see how MSU fans could really fault Izzo if he did. (And that doesn't mean he would, either.) But there is a more complex issue at play here: Why Izzo won't say no - either now or in a month ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-08T21:53:16Z)

Haley Barbour: Media's Oil Spill Coverage Exaggerating ...

So tar balls are no big deal. In fact I read the Pensacola or the Florida beaches, when they had tar balls yesterday, didn't even close, they just sent people out to pick them up and throw 'em in a bag. The biggest negative impact for us has been the ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

8 ways to make money with Real Estate

Check your local storage providers for the going rate, so you can offer your space at a discount. Make sure you draw up a contractual agreement before renting the space, so you're not liable for damages or claims. Parking That parking space that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-08T22:07:35Z)

K-V Pharmaceutical Sets Record Date for Stockholder ...

... the Company's strategy for growth, product development, product launches, regulatory approvals, governmental and regulatory actions and proceedings, market position, acquisitions, sale of assets, revenues, expenditures, resumption of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T22:00:25Z)

Summary Box: Microsoft's Debt Offering

FINANCIAL MANEUVER: Microsoft Corp. will raise $1.15 billion by selling debt that is convertible to stock. GAINING FLEXIBILITY: The money can be used to pay off earlier debts, giving the software company more leeway to buy back shares or do other ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Sustainability Conference Drives Innovation and Idea ...

... recent environmental "re:sponsibility" campaign conveys Life Technologies' commitment to extending "reuse, reduce, and recycle" and bringing sustainable solutions into practice to offer greener product alternatives. The campaign and associated ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T21:10:19Z)

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