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Deals of the Hour / July 13, 2010, 8:16 pm

Limbaugh's comments about Yankees owner Steinbrenner draw ire of Sharpton

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Rush Limbaugh had his own view of George Steinbrenner. "That cracker made a lot of African-American millionaires," the radio commentator said Tuesday on his show after the New York Yankees owner died at ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-07-14T01:22:18Z)

Greatwide Logistics Services Announces Agreement With NewPage Corporation

DALLAS, TX and WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI--(Marketwire - July 12, 2010) - Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of third-party logistics services, today announced that one of its business units has entered into a ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-07-12T13:49:08Z)

Harvey Pekar, 'American Splendor' Creator and Comic Genius, Dies

died on Monday, July 12, near 1 a.m., in his home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The cause of death has yet to be determined. According to Joanna Conners from The Plain Dealer , in 1990, Pekar was diagnosed with lymphatic ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-12T21:41:35Z)

Harvey Pekar, 70, creator of 'American Splendor'

C LEVELAND - Comic book writer Harvey Pekar, whose "American Splendor" was made into a 2003 film starring Paul Giamatti, was found dead in his home early Monday, authorities said. He was 70. Officers were called to ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-14T01:29:27Z)

Another cadmium jewelry recall - 137K Tween pieces

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls - Justice and Limited Too - were recalled Tuesday for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls involving ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-13T23:20:36Z)

137,000 pieces of Tween jewelry recalled due to cadmium

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls Justice and Limited Too were recalled today for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls involving the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-13T21:04:36Z)

White House mourns Yankees owner Steinbrenner

The White House is remembering New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for what he did on the baseball diamond as well as for the contributions he made outside the house that Ruth built. Steinbrenner died Tuesday in ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-14T02:12:24Z)

Faith Hill, Jack Johnson could headline other BP-funded Alabama beach concerts to ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. -- BP's oil money may pay for a series of free beach concerts to lure tourists to the Alabama coast, where the Gulf spill has wrecked the summer season. Jimmy Buffett gave a free show on the beach ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-07-12T20:51:28Z)

String of free concerts on Ala. beaches, courtesy of BP?

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - A series of free beach concerts may be in the works on the Alabama coast, courtesy of BP. A free Jimmy Buffett concert Sunday drew thousands to the beach in Gulf Shores. Officials say ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T15:22:11Z)

McInnis apologizing for plagiarism

DENVER (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis is making private apologies to a Colorado judge for lifting parts of his work for a series of essays McInnis passed off as his own. McInnis had no ... (Source: Summit Daily News 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

Greatwide Logistics Services Announces Agreement With NewPage Corporation National ...

DALLAS, TX and WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/10 -- Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of third-party logistics services, today announced that one of its business units has entered into a ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-12T13:49:08Z)

NASCAR Scene: Reutimann, Dillon score emotional wins

If you look up the term perseverance in the dictionary, chances are you'll find David Reutimann's photo next to the definition. Proving nice guys do finish first, Reutimann held off the field to win his second career ... (Source: SW Iowa News 2010-07-13T22:23:20Z)

Magellan Midstream Announces Public Unit Offering

TULSA, Okla. , July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP - News ) announced today that it plans to sell 5 million common units in a registered public offering. The partnership intends ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-13T20:57:26Z)

Black Hills prices $200 million debt offering

Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday said it will sell $200 million of debt on Thursday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay down debt on its revolving credit facility. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

Black Hills prices $200 million senior unsecured notes; proceeds to pay down ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Natural gas and electric utility Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday said it will sell $200 million of debt on Thursday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay down debt on its ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-13T22:01:52Z)

All-in gambles, busts get more frequent at World Series of Poker; defending champ ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — All-in gambles and eliminations sped up at the World Series of Poker on Monday as more than 1,100 players were knocked out from the main event six hours through their third session, slashing the field ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-13T02:13:35Z)

Colorado governor candidate apologizes for plagiarism

DENVER (AP) — Republican Scott McInnis apologized to voters Tuesday for lifting part of a judge's work for a series of essays on water rights that the gubernatorial candidate had passed off as his own. "It's ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-14T00:17:52Z)

Continued: Colorado Republican running for gov apologizes for plagiarism, calls it ...

DENVER - Republican Scott McInnis apologized to voters Tuesday for lifting part of a judge's work for a series of essays on water rights that the gubernatorial candidate had passed off as his own. "It's unacceptable, it ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-13T23:06:17Z)

George Steinbrenner: Great expectations

ANAHEIM, Cal. — Derek Jeter had George Steinbrenner on his mind long before he got the news. He hoped to visit him in Tampa in a day or two, as he often did when he was in his offseason home. Once you had been touched ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-14T02:48:12Z)

Day 8 of the World Series of Poker main event

(AP) — DAY: 8 (Officially known as Day 4). BIG NEWS:-Players still competing in the World Series of Poker main event inched toward a potential payday, with each elimination on Tuesday bringing them closer and closer to ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-13T22:23:20Z)

Cadmium levels force jewelry recall

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls — Justice and Limited Too — were recalled Tuesday for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-13T23:56:24Z)

George Steinbrenner: A True New York Yankees Legend

Ironically enough, I was in the Yankees Clubhouse Store in New York City when I heard about the passing of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. As I browsed player t-shirts while watching ESPN, I began to really realize ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-14T02:41:02Z)

Staples Environmental Affairs the Focus of New On Paper Series Podcast From NewPage ...

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Jul. 13 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc., a company committed to making it easy for customers, demonstrates as much with their comprehensive environmental program, EcoEasy™, the topic of a new ... (Source: CSR Wire 2010-07-13T14:30:54Z)

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies

Steinbrenner had a heart attack, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., and died at about 6:30 a.m, a person close to the owner told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-07-14T02:41:02Z)

Dillon quickly making a name for himself in NASCAR

Look out NASCAR, there's a promising young gun on the horizon. Austin Dillon is looking more and more like the next big up-and-comer in the sport after winning his first Camping World Truck Series race in dominating ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-12T22:10:13Z)

In wake of Steinbrenner's death, Rush Limbaugh offends again

NEW YORK — Rush Limbaugh had his own view of George Steinbrenner. "That cracker made a lot of African-American millionaires," the radio commentator said Tuesday on his show after the Yankees owner died at age 80 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-14T02:19:34Z)

$68.8M prize pool within sight at World Series of Poker as players inch toward the ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Players still competing in the World Series of Poker main event are inching closer and closer to a potential payday with each elimination. Officials expect the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-13T21:33:14Z)

Austin Dillon takes a familiar number and color to victory lane

It's been a long, long time since the black No. 3 won a NASCAR race in any series. But Austin Dillon , who was still in middle school when Dale Earnhardt died at Daytona, has once again taken the black 3 to victory lane ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-12T17:52:31Z)

BP May Fund More Free Beach Concerts To Help Alabama

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) A series of free beach concerts may be in the works on the Alabama coast, courtesy of BP. A free Jimmy Buffett concert Sunday drew thousands to the beach in Gulf Shores. Officials say they hope to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T20:44:19Z)

Harvey Pekar, comic book author known for American Splendor' series, dies at 70

Harvey Pekar, the Cleveland comic book author who made prickly honesty about everyday life into an artistic credo, and whose outward aspect of dour dishevelment masked a passionate, elegant intellect, has died. He was 70 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-13T14:16:35Z)

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