Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 11:10 pm

South Euclid man arrested in Beachwood hostage standoff; 3 women freed

Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer Police closed the Chagin Boulevard-Richmond Road intersection for 10 hours after a South Euclid man took a woman hostage at a salon on the first floor of the building. Updated at 8:30 p.m ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T05:37:25Z)

Live Blogging Congressional Testimony From Oil Executives

That's it for the hearing, but we will have coverage of President Obama's address to the nation in about five hours. Google's official blog notes that the speech will be available live online: Tonight at 8 p.m. ET ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-16T05:37:25Z)

Draft closing in for Hayward

So far, so good. At least, that's the way it's seemed to this point for Lazar Hayward, whose workout tour for NBA teams will wrap up over the next week or so as the June 24 draft inches ever closer. With a bunch of ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T05:58:53Z)

It's Going to be a Wonderful Day

For a man convinced the world is going to end in less than a year, Harold Camping was in a delightful mood. I visited with Camping at his Oakland office two weeks ago, shortly after he'd returned from a business trip to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-16T05:37:25Z)

Chipper Jones meets with team over future

ATLANTA (AP) - Struggling through another disappointing season, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones met with team officials Tuesday to discuss his future and told The Associated Press he's considering retirement ... (Source: WBOC 2010-06-16T04:40:09Z)

House Hunting in ... Belfast, Northern Ireland

Built in 1810, this 2,400-square-foot stone house in County Down near Belfast was once a complex of stables. A winding tree-lined drive leads to the French doors at the entrance. The drawing room has twin sash windows ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-16T05:58:53Z)

WIND Telecom Selects Aptilo for WiMAX Expansion in Dominican Republic

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - 06/16/10) - WIMAX FORUM GLOBAL CONGRESS -- WIND Telecom S.A., a broadband Internet and subscription television service provider in the Dominican Republic, and Aptilo Networks ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T05:58:53Z)

Michigan State's Tom Izzo turns down chance to coach Cavaliers and possibly star ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Tom Izzo resisted the temptation of possibly coaching LeBron James to focus instead on a sure thing — building the next generation of superstars at Michigan State. "Instead of coaching them in the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-16T05:58:53Z)

Lakers rout Celts, force Game 7 in NBA finals

June 15: Lakers guard Kobe Bryant struggles for the ball with Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen in Game 6. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-16T05:30:15Z)

Auto suppliers: Lenders driving consolidation

Auto suppliers might have turned the corner as sales pick up, but bankruptcies, buyouts and liquidations aren't over yet, the chief executives of auto suppliers at two Michigan-based auto suppliers said today. Which ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-16T05:37:25Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 10:10 pm

T-Mobile boosts wireless speeds in Dallas area

T-Mobile USA Inc. said Wednesday it has boosted the speed of its 3G wireless network in the Dallas area and several other cities around the country. The upgrade to a technology called HSPA+ will provide 3G speeds similar ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-16T05:01:37Z)

Japan iPhone Pre-Orders Trigger Long Lines

Japan is already wild for Apple's latest iPhone. People wait in a long line in front of a Bic Camera electronics store which takes pre-orders ahead... People wait in a long line in front of a Bic Camera electronics store ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-16T04:32:59Z)

Blazers Insider: Kevin Pritchard, architect of team's success, goes on offensive to protect his job

View full size Bruce Ely/The Oregonian Amid indications Blazers owner Paul Allen is looking to replace him, general manager Kevin Pritchard went on the offensive Tuesday in defense of his job. For the first time since ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-06-16T04:47:18Z)

AOL's ICQ Sale To Russia's DST Getting Evil Eye From U.S. Law Enforcement

"Senior US law enforcement officials" are objecting to AOL's pending sale of ICQ, a messaging service, to Russia's investment firm DST, the FT reports , "fearing it will put some of the world's top criminals further ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-16T04:47:18Z)

Apple Sells Out Of iPhone 4 Pre-Orders On Day One

Apple and AT&T have now both sold out of their initial batches of iPhone 4 devices. Apple's site lists the new shipping date for pre-orders as shipping "by July 2," and people on Twitter are reporting delivery dates of ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-16T04:47:18Z)

Unhappy Bills back Lynch returns for 'voluntary' practice

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Shortly after attending his first voluntary practice this offseason, Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch couldn't wipe away fast enough the playful "welcome back" smooch on the cheek he ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-16T05:01:37Z)

Texas attorney general warns city of Dallas not to sell Samuell Farm, park without ...

The state attorney general threatened Tuesday to take the city of Dallas to court if it attempts to sell, without a judge's approval, Samuell Farm and other land bequeathed to the city by surgeon W.W. Samuell more than ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-16T05:01:37Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Intelligroup ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Intelligroup, Inc. ("Intelligroup" or the "Company") (OTCBB ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T02:24:08Z)

Paramount says kiosk rentals don't hurt sales, extends deal with Redbox

Setting up a stark division between the Hollywood studios over how to deal with $1-per-night kiosk rentals, Paramount Pictures has agreed to provide its movies to Redbox on the same day they go on sale. The move comes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-16T04:11:31Z)

Indiemoviesonline inks deals

LONDON -- VOD site indiemoviesonline.com has secured a slew of new content partnerships including deals with ITV, HanWay Films and Soda Pictures, acquiring more than 50 new films for its free service. Further deals were ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-16T05:01:37Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 9:10 pm

Milwaukee aldermen approve $170,000 to settle lawsuits

June 15, 2010 1:20 p.m. | Milwaukee aldermen Tuesday settled three lawsuits against the city for a total of $170,000, including a $75,000 deal with a man whose tape recordings led to the arrest and conviction of a former ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T02:52:46Z)

A Big, Oily Gash in Confidence

But what's most worrying about the gulf leak is the apparent inability of man, whether embodied by corporation or government, to stop the flow of oil . That impotence damages investors' faith in the technological ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-16T03:35:43Z)

Cleveland Cavaliers coaching search likely to slow after rejection by MSU's Tom Izzo

It is an unprecedented situation and it required unprecedented measures, which Gilbert took by aggressively going after Michigan State coach Tom Izzo. He offered a massive amount of money and the sort of support Gilbert ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T03:50:02Z)

Lakers Crush Celtics, Return to L.A. for Game 7

(CBS) At times it looked like the Boston Celtics were asleep in Game 6 of the NBA finals as the Los Angeles Lakers routed the home team 89-67. If the Celtics want to win an unprecedented 18th Championship title, they'll ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-16T03:42:53Z)

Izzo rejects Cavaliers offer, will remain at Michigan State

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Tom Izzo is staying at Michigan State, turning down a chance to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers and perhaps LeBron James. "I knew at the beginning that whatever decision I made would be a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-16T03:57:12Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Intelligroup ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Intelligroup, Inc. ("Intelligroup" or the "Company") (OTCBB ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T02:24:08Z)

Halladay gives up 3 HRs, 6 earned runs as Sabathia holds off Phillies

4th J Werth singled to left, C Utley scored, P Polanco to third, R Howard to second. 1 5 4th R Ibanez singled to right, P Polanco scored, R Howard to third, J Werth to second. 2 5 4th B Francisco grounded into fielder's ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-16T03:35:43Z)

Ethanol Industry Fights for E15 Blend

The ethanol industry is taking the opposition to task for what it calls "stall tactics" by environmental groups opposing a proposed increase in the alternative fuel's blend rates. The Environmental Protection ... (Source: AgWeb 2010-06-16T03:50:02Z)

American Capital Announces Amendment of Exchange Offers

BETHESDA, Md. , June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS - News ) (the "Company") announced today that it has made certain amendments to its private offers to exchange its outstanding ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T02:02:40Z)

Pa. legislators shy away from town hall-style meetings

Most of Pennsylvania's Democratic congressional members and one Republican appear poised to shun a summer tradition -- town hall-style meetings -- in an election year when voters continue to express frustration with ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-16T03:57:12Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 8:10 pm

Showing TV, and Commercials, on the Shelves and in the Aisles

FOR many marketers, advertising in stores is an increasingly important way to influence shoppers at the so-called moment of truth, as they finally make up their minds about which brands of soup, soap or cereal to buy ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-16T02:38:27Z)

Fans, players elated over Izzo's decision to stay at MSU

Upon hearing news that men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo would be staying "for life at Michigan State," the Spartan community erupted in celebration across campus and worldwide. Prior to Izzo's 8:30 p.m. press ... (Source: State News 2010-06-16T02:52:46Z)

Milwaukee aldermen approve $170,000 to settle lawsuits

June 15, 2010 1:20 p.m. | Milwaukee aldermen Tuesday settled three lawsuits against the city for a total of $170,000, including a $75,000 deal with a man whose tape recordings led to the arrest and conviction of a former ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T02:52:46Z)

Orders for New iPhone Stall on Web and in Stores

Apple and AT&T started taking orders for the coming iPhone model on Tuesday, but buyers reported problems getting their orders registered. Shoppers said they were met with error messages on the company Web sites, and ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-16T02:16:59Z)

The Salahis partied at White House, are now confirmed for 'Real Housewives of D.C.'

Statuesque blond model Michaele Salahi and her husband, Tareq, will be part of the Bravo series "The Real Housewives of D.C." when it launches Aug. 5, but not because they allegedly gate crashed the White House. The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-16T02:24:08Z)

Endaround: UN may order international probe of Israel's flotilla raid despite U.S. veto

I got a tip last night from a source on the Israeli side that this story at Foreign Policy accurately describes how the White House is trying to manage the flotilla investigation. The plan was to pressure Israel into ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-16T02:31:18Z)

Twins 9, Rockies 3

E—Spilborghs (2). DP—Colorado 3. LOB—Colorado 4, Minnesota 8. 2B—Barmes (15), Cuddyer (14), Delm.Young (15). 3B—C.Gonzalez (4). HR—Helton (2), Tulowitzki (9), Tolbert (1), Kubel (9). Umpires—Home, Scott ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-16T02:52:46Z)

Japan IPhone Pre-orders Trigger Long Lines

(AP) TOKYO (AP) - Japan is already wild for Apple's latest iPhone. Pre-orders began Tuesday at 5 p.m., and the early rush for the iPhone 4 led to long lines around Tokyo and overwhelmed computer servers struggling to ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-16T02:16:59Z)

Council names 2 suburban officials to sewer district panel

June 15, 2010 10:04 a.m. | The Intergovernmental Cooperation Council representing Milwaukee County suburbs has appointed Wauwatosa Mayor Jill Didier and Greendale Village President John Hermes to the Milwaukee ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T02:09:49Z)

Aeterna Zentaris to Raise US$12 Million in Registered Direct Offering

QUEBEC CITY , June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS; TSX: AEZ) (the "Company"), a late-stage drug development company specialized in oncology and endocrinology, announced today that it has ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 7:10 pm

Yacht builders recall 350 workers in northeastern Wisconsin

June 15, 2010 9:48 a.m. | Two large employers in northeastern Wisconsin have recalled about 350 employees from layoff as their business - making yachts - has improved. Carver Yacht Group, a boat builder based in Pulaski ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T00:43:55Z)

Tavis Smiley, Nationwide offer financial literacy workshop in Cincinnati

At the same time, it also illustrates how Blacks in Cincinnati have made more positive changes in the past year than the general population by attempting to create household budgets, reduce spending on entertainment, and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T01:48:21Z)

Study Scours the Subway, Finding Rats Remain Wily

The Bloomberg administration prides itself on finding high-tech solutions to New York's oldest, thorniest issues: gridlock, unemployment, homelessness. So it may be no surprise that City Hall is now aiming its ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-16T00:58:14Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Intelligroup ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Intelligroup, Inc. ("Intelligroup" or the "Company") (OTCBB ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T01:26:52Z)

Starbucks to offer free Wi-Fi at all stores nationwide

( Mashable ) -- Starting July 1, Starbucks will offer free Wi-Fi nationwide, with no registration or account required. Even better, Wi-Fi will not be time limited. Starbucks joins an increasing list of brands and chains ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-16T01:34:02Z)

Live updates from Game 6 of the NBA finals

This is what you have to love about Kobe Bryant, if you're a basketball purist. His team is up by 22 points. Bryant gambles for a steal and doesn't make the play. That leaves Kevin Garnett open, and KG knocks down a ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-16T02:02:40Z)

On This World Cup Day - June 16

GettyImages Esteban Cambiasso celebrates scoring one of the great World Cup goals in 2006. Steve Coppell took a throw-in on the right. Terry Butcher's back-header found Bryan Robson utterly alone in front of goal. A ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Woodson comes down from Canton

It wasn't like he was wearing No. 26 in stripes, but seeing Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson on the field Tuesday morning wearing a Bengals ball cap and T-Shirt would have thrilled any fan of Who Dey nation of a ... (Source: Bengals.com 2010-06-16T01:26:52Z)

Vito Stellino is an idiot

It has been brought to my attention that Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union had accused me of planting a story for the Raiders, so that they can look good. Questioning another reporter's integrity without so much ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-16T01:55:30Z)

Izzo decides to reject Cavs offer, stay with Michigan State

"I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State," Izzo said in a statement released by the school on Tuesday night. The news was reported earlier by Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com. For the past nine days, Izzo ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 6:10 pm

MGM Mirage changes name to MGM Resorts Int'l

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- MGM Mirage is now MGM Resorts International after shareholders of the casino operator approved a name change Tuesday in a move to emphasize the brand's scope. Shareholders approved the rebranding at the ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-16T00:43:55Z)

F. Sanchez drives in four runs to help Giants squash Orioles

SAN FRANCISCO -- Pat Burrell spent a couple weeks at home after he was cut by Tampa Bay last month. He wasn't sure about his future, so he's definitely enjoying his time with the San Francisco Giants . Burrell hit a home ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Yacht builders recall 350 workers in northeastern Wisconsin

June 15, 2010 9:48 a.m. | Two large employers in northeastern Wisconsin have recalled about 350 employees from layoff as their business - making yachts - has improved. Carver Yacht Group, a boat builder based in Pulaski ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T00:43:55Z)

Obama accuses BP of recklessness, urges U.S. to embrace clean energy future

He announced that he had asked former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus to develop a long-term Gulf Coast Restoration Plan -- to be funded by BP PLC -- in concert with local states, communities, fishermen, conservationists and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T00:51:05Z)

Federal-Mogul to close Schofield plant, move work to Manitowoc

June 15, 2010 6:02 p.m. | Federal-Mogul Corp. will close its piston ring factory near Wausau by early next year and move most of that work to its factory in Manitowoc. The Schofield factory employs more than 200 people ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-15T23:46:39Z)

Will the contracts of Brady and Manning tell us if a lockout is coming?

When the talk turns to how much is riding on potential new contracts for Patriots QB Tom Brady and Colts QB Peyton Manning , it doesn't just mean for their current franchises. Try the entire NFL. Or, to think a little ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-16T00:22:27Z)

Izzo decides to reject Cavs offer, stay with Michigan State

"I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State," Izzo said in a statement released by the school on Tuesday night. The news was reported earlier by Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com. For the past nine days, Izzo ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Executives Tell House That Spill Is an Aberration

Seeking to insulate their companies from the continuing crisis in the gulf and the political backlash in Washington, the leaders of Exxon Mobil , Chevron , Shell and ConocoPhillips insisted at a Congressional hearing ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-16T00:58:14Z)

Ohio State and rivals part of a stronger Big Ten with Nebraska on board and PAC-10's failed coup

The PAC-10 is disappointed to be stuck on 11 members, for now, and the Big 12 is relieved to survive with 10 schools. After all of the talk and rumors - including what seemed to be an imminent move of Texas and three or ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T00:36:46Z)

MSU's Tom Izzo rejects chance to coach Cavaliers

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Tom Izzo is staying at Michigan State, turning down a chance to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers and perhaps LeBron James. "I knew at the beginning that whatever decision I made would be a ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 5:10 pm

Entrée Files NI 43-101 Technical Report on Hugo North Extension and Heruga Development Options

VANCOUVER , June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Entrée Gold Inc. (TSX:ETG; NYSE AMEX:EGI; Frankfurt:EKA - "Entrée" or the "Company") has filed a comprehensive NI 43-101 Technical Report ("ETR10") on SEDAR, which can be ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-16T00:00:58Z)

Electric-car maker prepares IPO

Tesla Motors is very optimistic about its upcoming initial public offering. When the electric-car maker first set its sights on going to market, it was hoping to raise $100 million. But on Tuesday, the company upped the ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-15T23:46:39Z)

HOUSE OF THE DAY: The One Belonging To Pole-Dancing 'Real Housewife Of New Jersey ...

Last night's episode of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" sure was a doozy ! Mostly thanks to the ongoing drama surrounding 47-year-old pole-dancing cast member Danielle Staub, whose sex tape -- which became a ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-15T23:32:20Z)

Teva Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion of Senior Notes

$500 million of LIBOR+0.40% floating rate senior notes maturing in December 2011; $1.0 billion of 1.50% fixed rate senior notes maturing in June 2012; and $1.0 billion of 3.00% fixed rate senior notes maturing in June ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T22:49:23Z)

Sony Jumps into Motion Games Fray with Move

[ SNE Loading... ( ) ] and its Wii home console, and is expected to help draw in millions of new gamers in coming years. Sony said on Tuesday its "Move" system for the PlayStation 3 home console will go on ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-16T00:08:08Z)

Carroll: NCAA off base in sacking USC

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Days after the NCAA trampled his former Southern California Trojans, coach Pete Carroll's mindset remains the same from afar. Fight on! Carroll says the NCAA had no basis for unfair and "really ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-15T23:39:30Z)

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Two Private Placements of Common ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (the "Company") (NYSE: KYN - News ) announced today that it recently completed two private placements of unregistered common stock to members of senior ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T23:32:20Z)

Hands On with the Nintendo 3DS

While there was a new " GoldenEye " title, a new " Donkey Kong ," and a very cool-looking demo of the latest "Zelda" game, the highlight of Tuesday's Nintendo E3 press conference was, far and away, the introduction of a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-15T23:32:20Z)

Federal-Mogul to close Schofield plant, move work to Manitowoc

June 15, 2010 6:02 p.m. | Federal-Mogul Corp. will close its piston ring factory near Wausau by early next year and move most of that work to its factory in Manitowoc. The Schofield factory employs more than 200 people ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-15T23:46:39Z)

Lakers ready? Jackson, Fisher hope so

Edwin... its called being more physical, not dirty. If only the some of the Lakers weren't....hmmmmm how can i say it, weren't as cup cakish, twinkle toes. being objective, i understand that the Bynum injury is huge as ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-06-15T23:46:39Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 4:12 pm

Greek Hospitals Near Meltdown As Government Can't Pay For Supplies

Greece owes €5.2 billion ($6.4 billion) to hospital suppliers. Until they come up with the money, pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies are supplying only basic supplies, according to Kathimerini . Doctors ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-15T22:49:23Z)

4 to challenge 2 incumbents in Waukesha town recall vote

June 15, 2010 5:30 p.m. | Town of Waukesha - Town Chairman Robert Tallinger Sr. and Supervisor Stephen Smart have each attracted two challengers in a July 13 recall election. Filing nomination papers for chairman by ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-15T22:27:55Z)

Vito Stellino is an idiot

It has been brought to my attention that Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union had accused me of planting a story for the Raiders, so that they can look good. Questioning another reporter's integrity without so much ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-15T22:49:23Z)

Cameron: "Bloody Sunday" Deaths Unjustified

(AP) British Prime Minister David Cameron said he was deeply sorry for the 1972 "Bloody Sunday" massacre, telling lawmakers that an investigation into Northern Ireland's biggest mass killing by British soldiers showed ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-15T23:10:52Z)

Blackboard Releases Mobile Learning Apps for All Major Mobile Platforms

WASHINGTON , June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expanding the reach of mobile learning opportunities to a full range of the world's most popular mobile platforms, Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB - News ) today released ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T22:13:36Z)

6-Story Jesus Statue in Ohio Struck by Lightning

(AP) A six-story statue of Jesus Christ was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, leaving only a blackened steel skeleton and pieces of foam that were scooped up by curious onlookers Tuesday. The "King of Kings ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-15T23:03:42Z)

World Cup Daily: Maicon brings the spectacular, Ronaldo not so much

Germany looked to have lit the blue touch-paper on Sunday night and we all stood back and turned our faces to the skies. Two days later, we're still waiting for the big, loud fireworks to go off. New Zealand's draw with ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-15T22:56:33Z)

Borders Extends Offer to Donate 10% of Sales to Gulf Coast Oil Spill Relief Efforts

ANN ARBOR, Mich. , June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued show of support for the Gulf Coast, Borders has extended by three days the period in which 10% of customer transactions will be donated to the Coalition to ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T21:44:58Z)

Tesla Motors hopes to raise at least $178 million in much-anticipated IPO

Palo Alto's Tesla Motors now hopes to raise as much as $178 million in its much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the electric-car maker ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-15T22:49:23Z)

Teva Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion of Senior Notes

$500 million of LIBOR+0.40% floating rate senior notes maturing in December 2011; $1.0 billion of 1.50% fixed rate senior notes maturing in June 2012; and $1.0 billion of 3.00% fixed rate senior notes maturing in June ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T22:49:23Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 3:10 pm

Brazil Beats North Korea 2-1 in World Cup Debut

Maicon and Elano scored a goal apiece in the second half and Brazil broke through a solid North Korea defense to win its first 2010 World Cup match 2-1 on a frigid Tuesday night. Brazil's Blumer Elano, center, celebrates ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-15T21:44:58Z)

Volcker: New Government Powers Won't Be Able To Dismantle Megabanks; Too Big To Fail ...

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker believes the centerpiece of the administration's effort to end Too Big To Fail -- the perception that the nation's largest banks will always be bailed out when in trouble ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-15T20:54:51Z)

Chaos reigns over iPhone buying

Not a good day for iPhone fans. People trying to pre-order Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 4 are running into one problem after another with AT&T's online ordering system. Numerous reports say that AT&T's website is responding ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-15T21:16:20Z)

Brazil 2, North Korea 1: Maicon, Elano lead Brazilians to victory

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Maicon and Elano scored a goal each as Brazil broke through a solid North Korean defense to win their opening World Cup match 2-1 Tuesday. Brazil escaped with a hard-fought victory in the Group G ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-15T21:52:07Z)

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 in their WCup opener

(AP) — JOHANNESBURG - Maicon and Elano scored a goal each as Brazil broke through a solid North Korean defense to win their opening World Cup match 2-1 Tuesday. Brazil escaped with a hard-fought victory in the Group G ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-15T20:11:54Z)

Frontier Commits $310M to W.Va. Improvements

Frontier Communications Corp. is committing $310 million toward broadband deployment, service quality improvements and other capital expenditures in West Virginia. Gov. Joe Manchin announced the plan at a news conference ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-15T21:44:58Z)

Chatelain: East-West split could work well in Big Ten

In the past 40 seasons of college football, the five highest win totals belong to Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Michigan and Penn State. Finding power and tradition in Jim Delany's new Big Ten will not be a problem ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-15T21:59:17Z)

Celgene (CELG) And Cubist (CBST) 2010 Sector Picks By Industry Analyst; Read On For ...

67 WALL STREET, New York - June 15, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has recently published its Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T20:11:54Z)

Boardwalk and Southcross Energy to Interconnect Their Systems to Provide Gathering ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE: BWP - News ) and Southcross Energy, LLC, with its affiliates, today announced that they will work together to provide infrastructure solutions to natural ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T20:04:45Z)

AP News in Brief

WASHINGTON (AP) — National anger rising, President Barack Obama is defending his efforts against the country's worst environmental disaster and hoping his first Oval Office address Tuesday night will stoke confidence ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-15T21:59:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 2:11 pm

Spirit Airlines and striking pilots resume talks

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Spirit Airlines and its striking pilots started negotiating again on Tuesday, looking for common ground to end a four-day-old walkout that has grounded the discount carrier. Spirit canceled ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-15T21:02:01Z)

Murray confirms Rangers are no longer for sale

There had been speculation last week that a deal was imminent, with reports indicating it was being part-funded by investment from Dubai and Qatar. However, a statement on the club's website said: "MIH (principal ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-15T21:02:01Z)

Milwaukee imposes 4-month pause on gold dealer licenses

June 15, 2010 12:08 p.m. | Milwaukee aldermen Tuesday imposed a four-month moratorium on issuing new licenses for gold dealers, a business that has mushroomed as gold prices have skyrocketed. Ald. Terry Witkowski, the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-15T19:21:48Z)

UPDATE: Li3 Energy, Inc. Announces the Initial Closing of Its Private Placement and ...

LIMA, PERU--(Marketwire - 06/15/10) - Li3 Energy, Inc. (OTC.BB: LIEG - News ) ("Li3 Energy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the initial closing of its private placement offering (the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T19:36:07Z)

What advice would you give Obama for handling the BP-Gulf of Mexico oil crisis?

View full size Associated Press President Barack Obama and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist walk Tuesday morning along the beach in Pensacola Beach, Fla., as they visited the Gulf Coast region affected by the BP Deepwater ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-15T20:04:45Z)

World Cup Day 5: Brazil breaks through North Korean defense to win 2-1; other matches ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Brazil needed almost an hour to break through the North Korean defense before pulling off a 2-1 win Tuesday, and Didier Drogba and his broken right arm made their debut at this year's World Cup in ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-06-15T20:33:23Z)

Mobile Data Plans Are Wrong

The greatest competitive differentiation a mobile operator can give me today is an always on data plans across devices. Right now I have an iPhone, a Blackberry, an iPad and a Mac and I effectively have to manage ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-15T21:02:01Z)

Boardwalk and Southcross Energy to Interconnect Their Systems to Provide Gathering ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE: BWP - News ) and Southcross Energy, LLC, with its affiliates, today announced that they will work together to provide infrastructure solutions to natural ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T20:04:45Z)

ProcureStaff Technologies Welcomes Nationally Recognized Firm to Channel Program

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ProcureStaff Technologies , a provider of procurement software for contingent workforce management, announced today the addition of WBENC-certified firm Dahl Consulting to its channel partner ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T21:02:01Z)

MHI Hospitality Corporation Announces Filing of Registration Statement for the Public ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. , June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MHI Hospitality Corporation (Nasdaq: MDH - News ) announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-11 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T19:50:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 1:10 pm

Milwaukee imposes 4-month pause on gold dealer licenses

June 15, 2010 12:08 p.m. | Milwaukee aldermen Tuesday imposed a four-month moratorium on issuing new licenses for gold dealers, a business that has mushroomed as gold prices have skyrocketed. Ald. Terry Witkowski, the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-15T19:21:48Z)

Dems see gulf oil crisis as chance for change

(06-15) 04:00 PDT Washington -- The big question for many Democrats tonight is how far President Obama will go in his first Oval Office address to turn the Gulf of Mexico disaster into an opportunity to end the nation's ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-15T19:43:16Z)

Biker killed in Maine in shootout with ATF agents

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) -- Federal agents attempting to arrest two members of the Outlaws motorcycle gang as part of a seven-state sweep shot and killed one of them in an early morning gunfight Tuesday. More than ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-15T19:57:35Z)

American Land Title Association Applauds Ohio Gov. Strickland and Legislature for ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland took swift action Monday to protect Ohio homeowners by signing House Bill 292. The new law places a ban on Wall Street Home Resale Fees (also known as "private ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T20:04:45Z)

Zenyatta may see St Trinians again

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Sunday evening, several hours after Zenyatta caught a game St Trinians in deep stretch of the $250,000 Vanity Handicap to extend her unbeaten streak to 17, trainer Mike Mitchell sent John Shirreffs a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-15T19:50:26Z)

Markets End Massively Higher: Here's What You Need To Know

After yesterday's lackluster performance, it was a solid rik-on day all around. It wasn't just stocks that surged, but also key industrial commodities as well. There were your typical nervous headlines out of Europe ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-15T19:57:35Z)

Congress grills oil execs on prep for major spill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top executives from four major oil companies questioned the design and drilling strategy Tuesday of BP's ill-fated Deepwater Horizon well and told lawmakers they would have drilled it differently. But ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-15T19:57:35Z)

2010 Regional Banking Coverage By Stifel Nicolaus Analyst Reveals Top Performing ...

67 WALL STREET, New York - June 15, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Northeastern & Mid-Atlantic Regional Banks Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T19:57:35Z)

Boardwalk and Southcross Energy to Interconnect Their Systems to Provide Gathering ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE: BWP - News ) and Southcross Energy, LLC, with its affiliates, today announced that they will work together to provide infrastructure solutions to natural ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-15T20:04:45Z)

AP Poll: Most unhappy with Obama on oil spill

Americans have become just as dissatisfied with President Barack Obama's work on the Gulf oil spill as they were with his predecessor's handling of Hurricane Katrina, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll released ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-15T19:57:35Z)

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