Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 11:10 pm

Five things we learned at Pocono

I don't know what his deal is with me. His wife wears the firesuit in the family and tells him what to do, so it's probably not his fault. "It's just ridiculous. I don't know what I've ever done to piss him off, but he is apparently stupid." (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-07T05:40:55Z)

Untangling a Ponzi Scheme With a Hollywood Twist

Starr made the acquaintance of Jacob Arabov, a Harry Winston for the music world ... Scorsese, or access to exclusive deals on Wall Street, Mr. Starr always seemed to know what his famous clients wanted, or at least what they wanted to hear. (Source: New York Times 2010-06-07T05:40:55Z)

Wage Inflation Officially Comes To China, As Foxconn Doubles Salaries ...

... company announcement, minimum wage workers may see a more than doubling of wages, while others will see at least a 30% hike -- previously the company had indicated a 20% wage hike to deal with the problem, so this is already an expansion. (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-07T05:55:14Z)

Ivan Fischer at the NSO

And tonight's concert of two Russian classics -- Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade" and Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" -- offer a lot for him to sink his teeth into. But despite some very fine concerts over the last two years, his time in Washington ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-07T05:48:05Z)

Our Questions For Paul Krugman, Brad DeLong, Niall Ferguson, And The ...

don't offer a compelling explanation for how we'll work our way out of our long-term problems, especially if we increase spending now to combat the recession. And austerity advocates rarely acknowledge the short-term pain that will come from cutting ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-07T05:40:55Z)

Letters: Reasonable path to energy security

I recall one meeting Olivia arranged with Harry Wilson at Wilson Field in southeast Shelby County to talk about the Omlies. For three hours, Harry told us tale after tale about this beautiful young girl whose heart was in the sky. I was hooked on the ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-06-07T05:55:14Z)

Sandra Bullock returns at the MTV Movie Awards: 'Can we please go back ...

Bullock pulled it off with class and a sense of humor (and looked stunning in sparkling black minidress). After sweetly funny speeches from Betty White and Bradley Cooper (Cooper: “Your films are the only thing that kept the U.S. economy afloat ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-07T05:48:05Z)

Sheriff's office seeks information on cold cases

He added, that at some point, everyone in his situation has to “face the facts” and that he credits a recovery course, which showed him how to deal with his grief. He said he sometimes meets with other local families who have lost their children ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-07T06:02:24Z)

Don’t Be Surprised by H-1B Site Visits

Legal experts can assist with efficient file audits and policy implementation and training, and can offer peace of mind in a very active enforcement environment. Workforce Management Online, November 2009 -- Register Now! T he information contained ... (Source: Workforce Management 2010-06-07T06:02:24Z)

Sharpton vows to help church

The borough denies the claims, saying it attempted to offer the church its vacant elementary school building on Early Street. The church balked at the offer, saying the school needed millions of dollars of repairs and it has been leasing the factory ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-06-07T05:40:55Z)

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

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

Surprisingly -- as Economix points out -- the biggest public sectors aren't in liberal states like California. They're in states like Kansas, where people often rail against big government. (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-07T04:22:11Z)

PBS investigates mystery of tiny moon art museum

The "Moon Museum" will be featured on the series' June 21 debut and beginning today a clip of the show will be online at pbs.org/HistoryDetectives. Dellinger said plans are to put his chip on display at the Tampa Museum of Art before the June 21 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-07T04:43:40Z)

Ohio Treasurer picks bank facing fraud allegations to hold billions in ...

Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce recently picked a Boston bank that is accused of defrauding California's two largest public pension funds to hold more than $32 billion in assets belonging to three Ohio public ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-07T04:15:02Z)

Cornell-based scientists help NASA capture first images ...

NASA NASA’S Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) soars over California’s snow-covered Sierras on a test flight. Its sliding door is open to reveal the 17-ton infrared telescope. Scientists who want to observe outer space ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

'Twilight' Sequel Shines at MTV Movie Awards

Fans were also treated to an exclusive preview of the third film, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which opens in theaters on June 30. Stewart won for best female performance and best kiss, sharing the latter award with Pattinson. The real-life lovers ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-07T04:07:52Z)

'MTV Movie Awards': We're live blogging 'em!

Join Mandi Bierly and me at 9 p.m. ET tonight as we sit at our respective laptops like statues and settle in with our own bushels of non-metallic Golden Popcorn to live blog the MTV Movie Awards ! Aziz Ansari is hosting. Christina Aguilera is ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

Hawaii's weather, high gasoline costs lure electric vehicles

Better Place, a California-based company, is also working in Israel ... 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 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-07T04:22:11Z)

Mariners-Rangers Preview

Cliff Lee (notes) has lived up to expectations in his first season with the Seattle Mariners , which began with seven brilliant innings against the visiting Texas Rangers . In Arlington, however, success has been much harder for the left-hander to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

The Asia Foundation Applauds the Accomplishments of ...

Nebraska, or California. “The Asia Foundation is uniquely poised to address many of Asia’s urgent needs,” said Mr. Bereuter. “I began my tenure with great respect and a high appreciation for our staff, partners, and donors, and that is how I ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T04:29:21Z)

Wesco one-two punch

In the girls heptathlon, Lake Stevens freshman Brooke Pahukoa used a strong effort in the high jump to place third after the first four events. Pahukoa’s leap of 5-41/4 was the best of the day and 21/2 inches better than the nearest competitor. (Source: Everett Herald 2010-06-07T04:50:49Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 9:10 pm

Blackhawks rebound to take 3-2 lead over Flyers

CHICAGOâ€"Big Buff got bumped from a struggling top line and responded with a performance that has lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to within one win of the Stanley Cup. Dustin Byfuglien scored two goals and had a pair of assists as Chicago got off to a ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-07T03:32:05Z)

Rank 'Em: 2010 MLB Power Rankings

Which teams are the best in baseball? Can anybody beat this guy? Ubaldo Jimenez bettered his record to 11-1 on Sunday night, with the Rockies beating the Diamondbacks in a 3-2 game. And while his performance wasn't perfect (his ERA jumped from 0.78 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-07T03:46:24Z)

'Twilight' Sequel Shines at MTV Movie Awards

Fans were also treated to an exclusive preview of the third film, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which opens in theaters on June 30. Stewart won for best female performance and best kiss, sharing the latter award with Pattinson. The real-life lovers ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-07T04:07:52Z)

Enrique Iglesias' 'Jersey Shore' song 'I Like It': Do you?

MTV’s Jersey Shore season two preview extravaganza â€" excuse me, Jersey Shore Blow-Out at the Movie Awards â€" is well underway. While we haven’t yet seen the promised ten-minute sneak peek at the new season, MTV has already shown us something ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-07T03:46:24Z)

Wesco one-two punch

Fellows, who set new personal bests in the shot put (31 feet, 41/2 inches) and the 400 (50.95 seconds), was ecstatic with his first-day performance. He also recorded the day’s top marks in both the 100 (11.34) and the high jump (6-31/2). “ (Source: Everett Herald 2010-06-07T03:24:55Z)

'Nightline,' Kimmel score for ABC

ABC closed out the month of May with a strong latenight performance, as "Nightline" topped its entertainment rivals and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" drew its largest weekly average to date. "Nightline," which was boosted by an exclusive Tuesday interview with ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-07T03:03:27Z)

Live action updates from Game 2 of the NBA finals between longtime ...

Best shooting performance in the NBA finals we've seen since probably, oh, Jordan's 3-point barrage against Portland in '92. Memo to the Lakers: Start guarding Ray Allen. Seriously. Allen was fuming after being a spectator for most of Game 1, thanks ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-07T03:17:46Z)

FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation Announces Another Stock Buyback

Any such projections or statement reflect the company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that such projections will be achieved and that ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T02:06:11Z)

Allen's three-point display in Game 2 helps Celtics earn split in LA

The defending NBA champions won Thursday's game, 102-89, behind Kobe Bryant's 30-point, seven-rebound, six-assist performance. He had 21 points Sunday. (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-07T03:03:27Z)

Genius Inside to Showcase IT-Focused Project Management ...

New Agile and SCRUM features will include tracking use cases, sprint, definition, reviews and performance. Genius Inside will also demonstrate Gantt chart enhancements that provide managers with a consolidated view of all projects and the ability to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-07T04:00:43Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 8:10 pm

Richard Fisher, Senior Fed Official: White House Is Dead Wrong

And, I might add, the Federal Reserve has demonstrated quite effectively over the past two years that we not only have the capacity to deal with liquidity disruptions but also the ability to unwind emergency liquidity facilities when they are no ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-07T02:56:17Z)

Asia Stocks, Euro Tumble After U.S. Jobs, Hungary; Bonds Rally

Greece’s announcement on its deficit didn’t appear to be a big deal in media coverage at first.” Canon Inc. , a camera maker that gets 78 percent of its revenue outside Japan, slid 5.2 percent. KB Financial Group Inc. slumped 4.1 percent in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-07T02:13:20Z)

Sandra Bullock to Appear at MTV Movie Awards

... Parks and Recreation" funnyman Aziz Ansari, will feature performances by Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg and Christina Aguilera, and never-before-seen footage from the forthcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." (Source: CBS News 2010-06-07T01:59:01Z)

Polls Show Australian PM Could Lose Looming Elections

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd could lose elections later this year after a dramatic fall in support, two new opinion polls found on Monday, putting pressure on the government to reach a deal on its new mining tax. Lauren Victoria Burke / AP ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-07T03:03:27Z)

Live action from Game 2 of the NBA finals

Biggest play of this game? Made by Doc Rivers. You've got eight seconds to get the ball over half court in the NBA. The Celtics weren't going to get there with 1:26 left, so Rivers called time out - and sprinted onto the court, in his suit and shined ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-07T02:49:08Z)

Stephenie Meyer's 'Bree Tanner' will suck you in

And the timing of Meyer's novella, which went on sale over the weekend, is no accident: it comes just a few weeks before the release of the movie version of Eclipse on June 30. Bree dies in Eclipse, but in the novella we see what leads up to her ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-07T02:27:39Z)

China Stocks Fall to 13-Month Low on Bank Shares, U.S. Jobs

paced declines for lenders, losing 1.6 percent after it cut the size of its rights offer and Agricultural Bank of China Ltd ... Agricultural Bank of China, the nation’s biggest lender by customers, plans to sell 22.235 billion shares in Shanghai ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-07T01:51:52Z)

Apologetic BP ads get criticism, not sympathy

MIAMI â€" An apologetic advertising campaign by BP for causing the biggest oil spill in U.S. history has earned the company more criticism than sympathy as the pollution spreads across the Gulf Coast from Louisiana into Alabama and Florida. The new ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-07T02:27:39Z)

Groundstar and Aegean Agree to Revised Sale Agreement Terms for the ...

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 6, 2010) - Groundstar Resources Limited (TSX VENTURE: GSA - News ) has conducted an extensive technical review of the seismic data over the West Kom Ombo block with its farm-in partner, Aegean Energy. The two ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T01:59:01Z)

V-Moda Remix Remote

The good: Stylish; secure fit; offer lots of bass; integrated mic and remote for the iPhone and iPod. The bad: May not be comfortable for everyone; audio quality is not particularly clean or balanced. The bottom line: The V-Moda Remix Remote ... (Source: CNET Asia 2010-06-07T02:34:49Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 7:10 pm

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Is a conference football championship game that big a deal? I think C-USA can go with eight to 10 teams with good geographical balance, and Banowsky doesn't rule that out. He doesn't rule anything out. He can't. Right now, he can only do what you and ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-06-07T01:51:52Z)

Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' revamped backfield, the ...

Like Elam, he's a restricted free agent and needs to sign the one-year deal and truly establish himself. In five years, Roth has only 29 starts, never more than five sacks in a season. 7. Restricted free agent D'Qwell Jackson simply needs to wake up ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-07T00:40:17Z)

Taking the plunge: Weddings on S.F. Bay

Setting a March wedding date was risky weatherwise, but the day turned out balmy, and the lucky couple got a winter discount on the boat charter, too. Both Hornblower Cruises and Commodore Events can accommodate larger wedding parties, even into the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-07T01:30:23Z)

China Stocks Fall to 13-Month Low on Bank Shares, U.S. Jobs

paced declines for lenders, losing 1.6 percent after it cut the size of its rights offer and Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. said it will sell a 15 percent stake in what may be the world’s largest initial public offering. Investors are worried that ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-07T01:51:52Z)

Leahy on the borderline in immigration debate

The third-generation farm family, learning that the current station records only two or three vehicles an hour, rejected the government's offer. The Rainvilles instead suggested closing the crossing, noting it's just five miles east of the Interstate ... (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-06-07T01:44:42Z)

Bank of China Expects Delay in Rate Hikes: Report

He did not offer a timeframe for the expected hikes. So far this year, the central bank has raised the required reserve level three times in an effort to temper robust economic growth by pulling back on the amounts banks can extend as loans. (Source: ABC News 2010-06-07T00:54:36Z)

Sandra Bullock to Be Honored at MTV Movie Awards

Parks and Recreation" star Aziz Ansari is hosting Sunday night's fan-favorite award ... Snoop Dogg and Christina Aguilera, and footage from the forthcoming "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Presenters include ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-07T00:33:07Z)

Tampa Bay Rays excited to have multiple high picks in ...

Of note, there is no further compensation if the Rays don't sign the No. 31 pick, meaning they are very likely to make a "safe" selection, perhaps with a predraft deal in place. (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-07T01:37:33Z)

Richard Fisher, Senior Fed Official: White House Is Dead Wrong

And, I might add, the Federal Reserve has demonstrated quite effectively over the past two years that we not only have the capacity to deal with liquidity disruptions but also the ability to unwind emergency liquidity facilities when they are no ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-07T01:44:42Z)

Mississippi man faces sixth capital murder trial in 1996 shootings

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 2010-06-07T00:18:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 6:11 pm

How Jim Joyce went from Toledo to the bigs to national scrutiny

Joyce appreciated the offer, but chose to drive his rental car. He was given a police escort to I-75. From there, he headed south, and spent the next 45 minutes on the phone reliving the night with his wife. She had heard everything. " (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-07T00:54:36Z)

Heat 'bears' down on New Orleans Saints during Sunday's practice

Last week during OTAs (organized team activities), Brown suggested that people were exaggerating when they kept telling him it would get even hotter as the summer wore on. One week later, he already admitted they were right. "This is ridiculous ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-07T00:54:36Z)

Remembering D-Day

momoftxmomof3 on June 6, 2010 at 2:48 PM Going this summer with the wife and 15 year old daughter. I want my daughter to stand in the cemetery in Colleville and see what the cost of freedom really is. BacaDog on June 6, 2010 at 2:53 PM Our military ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-07T00:54:36Z)

Developer Sees New Wave Of Housing In Coney Island

What needs to happen in order for that vitality to be restored is the amusement part needs to offer people a place to go and come for entertainment and the residential offers a place for people to live," Bendit said. The plans for the hotel complex ... (Source: NY1 2010-06-07T00:47:26Z)

At a Triathlon, Swimmers Beat Out the Tar Balls

In a typical summer, the beach closes as many as 15 times because of sewage.) “I would get in that water,” Ms. Callaway said. “But I wouldn’t put my kid in it.” In the end, the triathlon went off without a tar ball. Chad Hon, 40, was the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-07T00:47:26Z)

N.J. legislators plan budget deal to avoid shutdown of ...

Amanda Brown/The Star-Ledger New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie makes his first budget address to a joint session of the Legislature. Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (left) and Senate President Stephen Sweeney (right) look on. TRENTON â€" Despite Gov ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-06T23:50:10Z)

Hamlin cruises to fourth career win at Pocono

While Hamlin was smoking the tires, teammate Joey Logano was on pit road confronting Harvick after Harvick ... He won twice here in 2006, then scored an emotional victory last summer shortly after the death of his grandmother. There were no tears ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-07T01:01:45Z)

Mississippi man faces sixth capital murder trial in 1996 shootings

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 2010-06-07T00:18:48Z)

Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' revamped backfield, the ...

Like Elam, he's a restricted free agent and needs to sign the one-year deal and truly establish himself. In five years, Roth has only 29 starts, never more than five sacks in a season. 7. Restricted free agent D'Qwell Jackson simply needs to wake up ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-07T00:40:17Z)

Hamlin wins again at Pocono

Hamlin appeared to have the race won five minutes earlier, but his two-second lead was wiped out when Harvick nudged Joey Logano into the wall while the drivers were battling for fourth with less than two laps to go. Hamlin couldn't quite reach the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-07T00:47:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 5:10 pm

Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500

Kevin Harvick got into Logano and send him into the wall.. Lap 196: Denny Hamlin has a 2.064 second lead. Lap 192: Juan Pablo Montoya drops two positions to eights as Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton pass him. Lap 191: Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch ... (Source: FOXSports.com 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 2010-06-06T23:07:13Z)

Ohio leads way: With fewer youth offenders, states shut ...

All the empty beds offer states struggling with budget deficits a way to save money -- downsize juvenile justice systems ... Others are up for sale, like the one in Kansas that closed in 2008 saving the state $3.7 million. In Wisconsin, state ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-06T23:35:51Z)

Debate over alcohol at U stadium isn't over

Dan Wolter, a school spokesman, said the university lost as much as $1.3 million in revenue and had to discount its premium seating by 10 to 20 percent. But Friends of Gopher Sports, made up of influential athletic boosters, aggressively lobbied to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-06T23:35:51Z)

Swallows bypass O.C., alight in Chino Hills

New construction and freeway overpasses now offer swallows some alternatives to the Mission. Haakenson says the Mission is working with Charles R. Brown, an ornithologist from the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, to help create an ecological plan to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-06T23:14:23Z)

How Jim Joyce went from Toledo to the bigs to national ...

Joyce appreciated the offer, but chose to drive his rental car. He was given a police escort to I-75. From there, he headed south, and spent the next 45 minutes on the phone reliving the night with his wife. She had heard everything. " (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-06T23:28:42Z)

AudioBoo Lands Funding, Partners, Radio Deals

Sound recording service AudioBoo seems ready for its first big tilt at making itself in to a real business, having secured a first venture funding round in a deal that brings on significantly relevant new audio technology partners. 4iP, whose ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-06T23:43:01Z)

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 game. "We're going to keep it going ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-06T22:09:57Z)

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 2010-06-06T23:28:42Z)

Bike Fed reaches into the corporate offices to promote ...

Both offer indoor bike storage, showers, lockers and a large group of supportive co-workers. On summer days, close to 200 bikes will be parked at Northwestern Mutual’s downtown campus, which has 3,200 employees. “The group of guys that are in the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-06T23:35:51Z)

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)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 3:10 pm

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)

Pac-10 commish given authority to pursue conference ...

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: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-06T21:48:29Z)

Take the personal finance challenge

What summer’s day term is used to refer to state laws that cover the offer and sale of securities? 18. A bond that permits the issuer to redeem the bond before the stated maturity date, at a specified price (usually at or above par) is referred to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-06T21:19:51Z)

2 hardworking, hard-hitting cops are now felons

... family got the gas station videos, which told a different story: The cops approached the car parked in the station and found a bag of marijuana on Sherrod Redd, Megale Redd's uncle, who was in the backseat. After finding nothing in their search ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-06T21:48:29Z)

Rose captures 1st PGA Tour win at Memorial

Bo Van Pelt (69) and Ricky Barnes (73) shared third place at 12-under 276, while Phil Mickelson (69) led a three-way tie at 11-under 277. Mickelson could have overtaken Tiger Woods for the No. 1 world ranking with a victory and a little help from ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-06T22:02:48Z)

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)

How Jim Joyce went from Toledo to the bigs to national ...

Joyce appreciated the offer, but chose to drive his rental car. He was given a police escort to I-75. From there, he headed south, and spent the next 45 minutes on the phone reliving the night with his wife. She had heard everything. " (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-06T22:02:48Z)

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 ... negotiating between networks and studios -- partly because, in many cases, deals were pre-negotiated, and in many more ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-06T20:29:44Z)

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)

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

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)

Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2010, 1:11 pm

Sun beat Silver Stars to improve to 5-0 at home

The Charlotte Observer is pleased to be able to offer its users the opportunity to make comments and hold conversations online. However, the interactive nature of the internet makes it impracticable for our staff to monitor each and every posting. (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-06-06T19:32:28Z)

Bucs narrow field to three for top pick

com will offer live coverage and analysis of the entire First-Year Player Draft from June 7-9 on MLB.com/Live. The first round and Compensation Round A will be broadcast live on MLB.com and MLB Network on Monday, beginning with the Draft preview show ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-06T20:01:06Z)

Wells gets wings clipped

The ultimate irony is that, in order to fill some of the vacated positions, many agencies are having to offer higher salaries to the new hires than they paid the previous employees, whose salaries had been frozen since 2005. nn Shana Phares , deputy ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-06-06T19:46:47Z)

White House admits using Clinton to pressure Sestak

... offer. The admission left many questions unanswered, however, and Republicans aren’t likely to let the issue rest. For Obama, the revelations called into question his repeated promises to run an open government that was above back room deals ... (Source: Capitol Hill Blue 2010-06-06T19:53:57Z)

Bruce Davis went from clean-cut youth in Roane County ...

Despite what appeared to be a great deal of academic potential, Davis remained at best an indifferent student - he had ranked 89th out of his graduating class of 133 at Roane County High School and dropped out of college after only six quarters at UT ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-06-06T19:39:38Z)

Top US officer: al-Qaida in Iraq "devastated"

and Iraqi forces had managed to "get inside" the terrorist organization and learned a great deal by capturing key leaders involved in the group's financing, planning and recruiting. The organization has proven resilient and able to change tactics in ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-06T19:53:57Z)

Toews: Hawks ready to embrace the challenge

We'll deal with that problem when we go back there, but for now we know we have to take full advantage of being back here." Q: Patrick Kane spoke yesterday about how you've come a long way and you don't want to let this slip out of your hands ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-06T18:42:22Z)

Accident Report: Journalist's son drives $180K new ...

Fortunately for the auto news writer, if he does get a second chance to bring another European exotic home for a test, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini all offer paddle shift. (Source: Examiner 2010-06-06T19:46:47Z)

Two N.J. men arrested at JFK airport before boarding ...

We thought it was a tv special or something," said Jonathan Nunez, whose uncle rents the ground floor apartment. "That doesn't really happen around here," said Nunez, 27. John Magilaccudi, who lives down the street, between 81st and 82nd streets ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-06T19:25:19Z)

Haiti not even close to being ready for hurricane ...

The same rain that is killing 200 people in Haiti is not killing anybody in Cuba," said Bruno Lemarquis, UNDP director for Haiti. "It's not the disaster that kills. It's the way a country or its people are prepared." Last week, former President Bill ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-06T20:01:06Z)

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