Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 11:10 pm

Believe it or not, NBA's stars will pay a price to enjoy free agency

The shrinking cap has shrunk what maximum salaries will be to the point that the number is expected to be significantly below the current contracts enjoyed by James, Bosh and Wade. If James were to pick up his option ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-22T05:58:56Z)

Poll: Most Say Obama Lacks Clear Plans on the Oil Spill, Energy or Jobs

CBS News Poll analysis by the CBS News Polling Unit: Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Anthony Salvanto. (Credit: CBS) Most Americans do not believe President Obama has a clear plan to deal with the oil ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-22T04:47:21Z)

Asia stocks fall as yuan euphoria fades

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks retreated on Tuesday as investors booked profits a day after China's weekend decision to give its currency more flexibility triggered a risk rally. China's move on the yuan had set off ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T05:15:59Z)

Trio pulling away in AL MVP race while NL chase is wide-open

Two very different races are emerging in this year's Most Valuable Player chase. In the American League, three primary candidates are beginning to separate themselves from the pack and should generate a heated debate ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-22T04:47:21Z)

We're looking for storm photos, video

June 22, 2010 | The National Weather Service in Sullivan will send three damage assessment teams Tuesday to examine the impact of storms that battered southern Wisconsin on Monday night. The teams will be deployed in ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-22T05:37:27Z)

Allied in Anti-Semitism — The Irish Connection Part III

[Editor's note: This is the third installment of a four-part series. Part IV of "Allied in Anti-Semitism" will appear in our Wednesday issue. Click the following for Part I and Part II .] Sein Fein's anti-Israel ... (Source: Front Page 2010-06-22T05:30:18Z)

Shatel: Stadium View sendoff? "I do."

The bride wore blue. Dark blue, as in a T-shirt with the words "To Hell with Rosenblatt, Save Stadium View'' on it. The groom was decked in gray cotton. He borrowed the rings from his best man — his high school ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-22T05:44:37Z)

Rangers agree to terms with Missouri catcher

The Rangers agreed to terms with sixth-round pick Brett Nicholas, a catcher from Missouri. Nicholas hit .352 with 12 home runs and 64 RBIs for the Tigers last season. He has been assigned to the Rangers' short-season ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-22T05:44:37Z)

Nets impressed by DeMarcus Cousins' workout

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Derrick Favors and DeMarcus Cousins have been playing against each other since high school, so working out for the New Jersey Nets three days before the NBA draft was nothing new. But the stakes ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-22T05:51:46Z)

N.J.'s $29.4B budget compromise softens cuts to poor, disabled and students

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie and state lawmakers tonight announced a $29.4 billion budget compromise that softens some cuts affecting the poor, the disabled and students while keeping the governor's first budget ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-22T05:37:27Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 10:10 pm

Cybersecurity Requires Public/Private Coalition

Octasic Debuts Multi-Core DSP for Video Processing, Wireless Base Stations Montreal-based Octasic introduced its second-generation, multi-core DSPs designed for media gateways, HD video processing and wireless systems ... (Source: Converge Network Digest 2010-06-22T04:54:30Z)

More Reach at the Beach

The Daily Astorian and its sister publications and Web sites offer one-stop shopping for reaching more than 55,000 in print and 200,000 online. Our market it growing, strong and vibrant and the perfect place to reach an ... (Source: Daily Astorian 2010-06-22T03:42:55Z)

Shares of cafeteria chain Luby's buoyed by news of Fuddruckers deal

Shares of Luby's Inc. hit a 52-week high Monday, the first trading day after the Houston-based cafeteria chain said it plans to buy Austin-based burger chain Fuddruckers Inc. The stock peaked at $5 a share before ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-22T03:50:05Z)

High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama

The Supreme Court upheld the government's authority Monday to ban aid to designated terrorist groups, even when that support is intended to steer the groups toward peaceful and legal activities. The court left intact a ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-22T04:54:30Z)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of American Italian ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of American Italian Pasta Company ("AIPC" or the "Company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T02:24:11Z)

No decision reached on closing a male juvenile facility

June 21, 2010 11:54 p.m. | Madison - A governor-appointed committee charged with recommending whether to close one of the state's two male juvenile correctional facilities to help erase a budget deficit could not come to ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-22T04:54:30Z)

Photo: 'Mind Over Madness'

Participants spread out across their mats in a mass yoga session in New York's Times Square on Monday. The daylong "Mind Over Madness" event attracted hundreds of yoga students to five free public sessions, complete with ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-06-22T05:01:40Z)

Pedata RV Center Cites Class A, Class B, Class C, etc. Shipment Stats

Pedata RV Center cites Class A, Class B, Class C shipment stats. Richard Curtin has revised upwards his forecast for RV shipments in 2010. And Curtin's forecast was already described as optimistic. The RV industry is ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-22T03:57:14Z)

New award honors longtime Mayville Central School coach

MAYVILLE - After 27 years of dedication to the Mayville community, Coach Francis 'Doc' Malinoski finally received an appropriate gesture of appreciation from his former players. Recently, Malinoski presented Chautauqua ... (Source: Observer Today 2010-06-22T03:35:46Z)

Ozmo Samples 2nd Gen Low-Power Wi-Fi Silicon

Ozmo Devices, a start-up based in Palo Alto, California, has begun sampling its second generation OZMO2000 chip for Wi-Fi Personal Area Networks (Wi-Fi PANs). The Ozmo Wi-Fi solution, which is positioned as an ... (Source: Converge Network Digest 2010-06-22T04:54:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 9:10 pm

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of American Italian ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of American Italian Pasta Company ("AIPC" or the "Company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T02:24:11Z)

EarthLink Files Opposition to Comcast-NBCU Merger; Seeks to Enhance Consumer Choice of Internet ...

ATLANTA , June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK - News ), one of the nation's leading Internet service providers, today filed at the Federal Communications Commission a Petition to Condition or ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T01:34:04Z)

Real Estate Experts Say Jacksonville Has the Highest of Reduced Priced Homes in Nation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Home sale prices are dropping in Jacksonville, so much so that an online real estate brokerage company said the city is number one in the nation for homes with price reductions. ZipRealty said about ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-06-22T03:50:05Z)

High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama

The Supreme Court upheld the government's authority Monday to ban aid to designated terrorist groups, even when that support is intended to steer the groups toward peaceful and legal activities. The court left intact a ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-06-22T04:04:24Z)

State raises taxes on tobacco, approves plan to collect taxes from reservations

ALBANY -- A hike in tobacco taxes and a plan to collect taxes from cigarettes sold on American-Indian reservations was approved Monday by state lawmakers as Albany slowly pieces together a budget that is now more than ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-06-22T03:57:14Z)

The Kindle's Newest Feature to Combat iPad And Nook: A $189 Price — Nearly 30% Off

Earlier today, Barnes & Noble announced a new WiFi-only Nook eReader at $149, and that it was slashing the price of its 3G version to $199. Amazon had to answer. And it just did. The new price of the Kindle is a svelte $ ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-06-22T02:45:39Z)

Pedata RV Center Cites Class A, Class B, Class C, etc. Shipment Stats

Pedata RV Center cites Class A, Class B, Class C shipment stats. Richard Curtin has revised upwards his forecast for RV shipments in 2010. And Curtin's forecast was already described as optimistic. The RV industry is ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-22T03:57:14Z)

Russia's new foreign policy puts business first

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has discovered a new ideology in its foreign policy: money. Cold War-style tirades against the West are out. In has come a new friendly face for investors and business, which advertises ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-22T04:04:24Z)

The LeBron rumor mill: Chuck D's rap on James? Stay home

"If he comes to the black hole of New York, he'll never win," Chuck D told Soeder in an interview to promote Sunday's 8 p.m. concert at the House of Blues. "It ain't an easy thing, winning a championship, so ... don't ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-22T03:57:14Z)

Intrepid Mines Limited: Significant Change in Circumstances Demands Board Reverse Paulsens Sale ...

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - 06/21/10) - Intrepid Mines Limited (TSX: IAU - News )(ASX: IAU - News ) (the "Company") reports that, since the announcement of the Paulsens sale transaction on 5 May 2010, mine ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T03:21:27Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 8:10 pm

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of American Italian ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of American Italian Pasta Company ("AIPC" or the "Company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T02:24:11Z)

Abortion Rights Supporters Squabble Over Bill

ALBANY — For years, lawmakers in New York have been trying to pass legislation that would protect existing abortion rights by codifying the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which guarantees rights broader ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-22T02:31:20Z)

Tornado warning issued for southern Milwaukee County

June 21, 2010 10:02 p.m. | Milwaukee County is now under a tornado warning until 10:15 p.m. A tornado reported near Hales Corners at 9:48 p.m. was moving east at 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service in ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-22T02:45:39Z)

Not for Public Display: Backstage at the American Museum of Natural History

NEW YORK CITY — You could spend three or four days in the American Museum of Natural History and still not see all the dinosaur fossils, meteorites, butterflies, lizards, diamonds and historical artifacts it has to ... (Source: Wired News 2010-06-22T02:52:49Z)

Prep Classes for College Are Latest in Perks

SAT tutoring and private college admissions counseling have long been perceived as giving an unfair advantage to the children of the wealthy, at least in the opinion of those who may be unable to afford such services ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-22T02:31:20Z)

Boston sports are an 'LA Story'

We just can't escape LA these days. The fate and fortunes of our traditional Big Four pro sports franchises -- the Celtics, the Red Sox, the Patriots and the Bruins -- are intertwined for better or worse with Los Angeles ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-06-22T02:45:39Z)

UB and Absolute Poker's Craziest Last Longer Bet Is Sending Four Lucky Players to the World Series ...

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - 06/21/10) - UB and Absolute Poker cast the net last month to catch The Craziest Last Longer Bet , with the caveat that only the sickest last longer bets would be in contention to walk away with ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T01:41:14Z)

EarthLink Files Opposition to Comcast-NBCU Merger; Seeks to Enhance Consumer Choice of Internet ...

ATLANTA , June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK - News ), one of the nation's leading Internet service providers, today filed at the Federal Communications Commission a Petition to Condition or ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T01:34:04Z)

Nets impressed by DeMarcus Cousins' workout

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Derrick Favors and DeMarcus Cousins have been playing against each other since high school, so working out for the New Jersey Nets three days before the NBA draft was nothing new. But the stakes ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-22T02:52:49Z)

The Kindle's Newest Feature to Combat iPad And Nook: A $189 Price — Nearly 30% Off

Earlier today, Barnes & Noble announced a new WiFi-only Nook eReader at $149, and that it was slashing the price of its 3G version to $199. Amazon had to answer. And it just did. The new price of the Kindle is a svelte $ ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-06-22T02:45:39Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 7:11 pm

What Counts as Abetting Terrorists?

STR/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The Supreme Court upheld a federal law making it a crime to provide "material support" to groups like the Kurdish Workers' Party. Some members of that party were at a rally ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-22T01:19:45Z)

Miley Cyrus (and OMG Justin Bieber) at MuchMusic Awards: 'Party in the U.S.A.' or 'Can't Be Tamed'?

Everyone's favorite ready-to-grow-up teen sensation Miley Cyrus appeared at last night's MuchMusic Video Awards (which are basically Canada's version of the MTV Movie Awards) and performed both 2009′s song of ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-22T00:29:39Z)

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Reports Release of Cascal N.V. Projected Financial Information in ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP ("Robbins Geller") today reported that Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd. ("Sembcorp") has filed an amendment to its tender offer materials that contains ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T00:22:29Z)

Microsoft co-founder buys Ariz. building for $35M

TEMPE, Ariz. — Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen reportedly has paid $35 million for an eight-story office building in downtown Tempe, Ariz., creating a buzz in the city over what his real estate company will do with the ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-22T01:48:23Z)

One dead, another seriously injured in Newark Central Ward shooting

NEWARK — Gunfire in Newark's Central Ward left one man dead and another seriously injured this afternoon, authorities said, marking the fourth homicide in the city during a bloody five-day span. The victims were shot ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-22T01:41:14Z)

P.M. Cleveland Indians links: Sit in the corner and think about what you've done, Tribe

Given how poorly they've played, the question is whether today actually is a day off . . . or a flippin' timeout! The Indians committed three errors and looked bad in doing so. So bad, in fact, that "fans" shouldn't be ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-22T01:41:14Z)

AT&T Advanced Advertising Solutions Names Maria Mandel Vice President-Media & Marketing Innovation

NEW YORK , June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maria Mandel brings a wide range of digital knowledge and expertise to AT&T Advanced Advertising Solutions as she assumes the role of Vice President-Media & Marketing ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T02:02:42Z)

It's time for Dallas Stars to reload

Taking the best player available is a pretty good strategy for any draft. It's especially important in the NHL, where teams take 18-year-olds and have to guess how they will develop. So it's understandable that the Stars ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-22T01:48:23Z)

Shahzad pleads guilty to Times Square bombing charges

New York (CNN) -- Faisal Shahzad, the 30-year-old Pakistani-American suspect in the failed Times Square bombing case, entered pleas of guilty Monday in federal court to all 10 counts he was facing. Shahzad, wearing a ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-22T00:22:29Z)

Survey: Planes should have a kids' section

This Deal of the Day comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney . Current and former users of travel booking site Expedia.com might have a little extra in their site accounts. As part of a class-action lawsuit ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-22T01:26:55Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 6:10 pm

S.O.S. "Save Our Sign" Bikinis Babes march to Austin City Hall in protest of neon sign removal

On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, employees and fans of Bikinis Sports Bar and Grill plan to march into Austin's City Hall in hopes that they'll be able to save one of their location's neon signs . "We followed the rules by ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-22T00:15:20Z)

Ray Lewis on Haynesworth

When I cited a few arguments in favor of Albert Haynesworth last week , I suggested that people were only defending Haynesworth to be different, to be argumentative, to play devil's advocate. Well, since then, other ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-22T00:58:17Z)

Dutch Politician Solves Everything By Coming Up With Plan For Jordan To Rename Itself ...

Sell. The. Naming. Rights! Think about it! We can have some company that's, say, having a PR nightmare *koffkoff*BP*koffkoff* offer to spend $100 million to purchase the naming rights to the Gaza and maybe we can throw ... (Source: Wonkette (satire) 2010-06-21T23:46:42Z)

Shahzad pleads guilty to Times Square bombing charges

New York (CNN) -- Faisal Shahzad, the 30-year-old Pakistani-American suspect in the failed Times Square bombing case, entered pleas of guilty Monday in federal court to all 10 counts he was facing. Shahzad, wearing a ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-22T00:43:58Z)

Trio pulling away in AL MVP race while NL chase is wide-open

Two very different races are emerging in this year's Most Valuable Player chase. In the American League, three primary candidates are beginning to separate themselves from the pack and should generate a heated debate ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-22T00:15:20Z)

Cigarette tax increase, $3 million for Buffalo Bills: Today's major NY budget negotiations

Albany, NY -- With the on-again, off-again drama of a potential state government shutdown and long political battles during the last three weeks, New Yorkers have had little chance to see major parts of the 2011-12 state ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-22T00:29:39Z)

Enforcer of Wisconsin's raw milk rules resigns

Steve Ingham, food safety division administrator for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, is returning to his faculty position at University of Wisconsin-Madison following 19 months at the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-22T00:58:17Z)

Poll: Most Say Obama Lacks Clear Plans on the Oil Spill, Energy or Jobs

CBS News Poll analysis by the CBS News Polling Unit: Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Anthony Salvanto. (Credit: CBS) Most Americans do not believe President Obama has a clear plan to deal with the oil ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-21T23:32:23Z)

Company will retire copper, transfer all customers to the national fiber net

As the United States engages in partisan bickering over whether actually investing in your telecom infrastructure is good or evil -- Australia's been pushing forward with plans to build a $43 billion ($38 billion ... (Source: Broadband Dslreports 2010-06-22T00:36:48Z)

Bruce C. Ratner Content to Succeed in the Shadows

Ratner — a development partner of The New York Times in building its current headquarters — maintains that he would have kept the Nets had the banks not curtailed major lending through the crunch of the financial ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-22T00:51:07Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 5:10 pm

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Brings Mayors to the Gulf Coast

The President of The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Burnsville (MN) Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, along with USCM Second Vice President Philadelphia (PA) Mayor Michael Nutter and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-06-21T23:39:32Z)

Dr. Jim Taylor

My almost-five-year-old daughter knocked over her glass of milk the other night at dinner. The result? A small puddle of milk on and under our kitchen table otherwise known as spilled milk. My wife's and my reactions ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-22T00:01:01Z)

The Odds Are Increasing That Microsoft's Business Will Collapse

A few weeks ago, the market delivered its verdict on the relative future prospects of Apple and Microsoft . Apple's prospects are better, the market said. And in the past few weeks, that vote has only become more ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-21T23:32:23Z)

Dollar Recovers from Flash Surge in Investor Sentiment following China's Dropping its Fixed Regime

It was a busy day for the risk-sensitive capital markets Monday; and that would naturally translate into a heightened level of activity for the US dollar as well. Given the light economic calendar and the focus of the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T00:01:01Z)

Sounds Like Sestak? White House Calls Senator Kyl a Liar - Kyl Stands By His ...

The charges and counter charges are flying. " As reported yesterday , at a town hall meeting on Friday Senator Jon Kyl reported that in a one on one meeting with the President, Obama told him that he is holding ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-21T23:32:23Z)

Booz Allen Hamilton looks to raise $300M in IPO

NEW YORK — Government consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. is looking to raise $300 million in capital through an initial public offering, according to a securities filing Monday. Booz Allen, which has ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-21T23:32:23Z)

Summer Looks Bright for SDG&E's Power Supply

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 06/21/10) - Today marks the first day of summer and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says it has lined up adequate electricity supplies and required reserves to meet customers' expected ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T23:53:51Z)

Programs Offer Swim Lessons for Children as Young as Six Months

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swim lessons for children under four years old. According to the AAP, in the past, the group advised against swimming lessons for ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-06-21T23:32:23Z)

5 Stock Strategies to Make Money in 2010

BOSTON ( TheStreet ) -- The stock market's 14% decline from late April through earlier this month rattled investors who expected an economic rebound to power equities. Nouriel Roubini and Marc Faber, who correctly ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T23:03:45Z)

Hamilton ahead in All-Star battle of mates

With a little more than a week remaining for fans to decide the American League starting lineup for the 81st All-Star Game, the most heated competition is currently taking place among outfield teammates. Rangers right ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-21T23:46:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 4:11 pm

Fugitive in Kenosha County case surrenders in Wood County

June 21, 2010 5:48 p.m. | A man who was sought in Kenosha County for allegedly pulling a gun on a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop has turned himself in to Wood County authorities. Howard Boss, 49, had been ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-21T22:35:07Z)

S&P Equity Research Picks Apple Inc. Focus Stock of the Week

NEW YORK , June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Inc. (AAPL: $274 ) has been picked by Standard & Poor's Equity Research as its Focus Stock of the Week. AAPL carries S&P's highest investment recommendation of 5-STARS, or ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T21:37:51Z)

5 Stock Strategies to Make Money in 2010

BOSTON ( TheStreet ) -- The stock market's 14% decline from late April through earlier this month rattled investors who expected an economic rebound to power equities. Nouriel Roubini and Marc Faber, who correctly ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T23:03:45Z)

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Declares Monthly Common Share Distribution ...

The majority, and possibly all, of this distribution will be paid out of net investment income earned by the Fund. A portion of this distribution may come from net short-term realized capital gains or return of capital ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T21:23:32Z)

New owner expects US Saab sales to double in 2010

NEW YORK (AP) -- The new owner of Saab has a two-pronged strategy to boost its ailing sales: assure customers that the company is here to stay, and return the Swedish car brand to its roots as a maker of offbeat luxury ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-21T21:30:41Z)

California Pizza Kitchen shares tumble

Shares of California Pizza Kitchen (CPKI) fell $1.91, or 10.1%, to $16.98 today after the company lowered its earnings forecast for the second quarter. The stock had been down 11% at one point in trading, the biggest ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-21T22:35:07Z)

France revolt worsens, Iberians win

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - An extraordinary French player's revolution escalated at the World Cup on Monday but an avalanche of goals from Portugal and the first victory by pre-tournament favorites Spain restored bruised ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-21T21:45:00Z)

Flaming Lips headed to Wilkins on Sept. 19

You loved them at the Minnesota State Fair, 10,000 Lakes Festival and the now-defunct Myth nightclub. But will you be able to love the Flaming Lips at Roy Wilkins Auditorium? The Lips have booked a Sept. 19 concert in St ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-21T22:49:26Z)

Shortage of Porta-Potties on Laker parade route leaves some fans uncomfortable ...

With the Lakers less than an hour away from making their debut along the parade route, there was one thing fans seemed more desperate to see than Kobe Bryant: a bathroom. Three women from the San Fernando Valley dressed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-21T22:27:57Z)

Concern Over Foreign Trials for Drugs Sold in U.S.

WASHINGTON — Medical ethicists have worried for years about the growing share of new drugs whose human trials took place in foreign countries where federal auditors could not make sure patients were protected, but no ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-21T23:03:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 3:11 pm

Shatel: Stadium View sendoff? "I do."

The bride wore blue. Dark blue, as in a T-shirt with the words "To Hell with Rosenblatt, Save Stadium View'' on it. The groom was decked in gray cotton. He borrowed the rings from his best man — his high school ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-21T21:59:19Z)

Transcript: Sen. Mitch McConnell on 'FNS'

The following is a rush transcript of the June 20, 2010, edition of "Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace." This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. CHRIS WALLACE, ANCHOR: Here's where we stand on day 62 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-21T21:59:19Z)

Weekend shootings: Poilce release suspected motives

You've seen it countless times in crime briefs about shootings in the paper or on the news: "Police had no suspects, no motives." The truth is, often times detectives do have suspicions about what may have prompted a ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-06-21T21:59:19Z)

Wife doesn't know about friendship

Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I communicate daily with a friend I dated long ago. The friend is now married. While there is no possibility of things getting physical is it wrong to continue to be ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-21T21:52:10Z)

Villa scores twice as Spain beats Honduras 2-0

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- David Villa scored two goals Monday to put Spain's World Cup back on track with a 2-0 victory over Honduras. Villa beat three defenders in the 17th minute at Ellis Park and Honduras goalkeeper Noel ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-21T21:59:19Z)

Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Investigation of Acquisition of Valeant ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bernstein Liebhard LLP is investigating whether the Board of Directors of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International ("Valeant") (NYSE: VRX - News ) breached its fiduciary duty to its ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T20:47:44Z)

Must-read Obama speech: 10 minutes of talk with each golden word costing you $502

Obviously, as part of his administration's plan to reduce spending to address the ginormous deficit, President Obama flew on Air Force One the other day from Washington all the way out to Columbus, Ohio, and back. About ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-21T21:02:03Z)

Kyl: Obama wants to combine border security efforts with immigration reforms

U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said during a recent meeting that President Barack Obama won't put more security on the U.S.-Mexico border unless it is combined with immigration reforms. During a June 18 meeting with the ... (Source: Phoenix Business Journal 2010-06-21T21:52:10Z)

Officials: Pittsburgh Council's $250K pension study is illegal

Pittsburgh's financial oversight boards say City Council overstepped its authority by transferring $250,000 to commission a consulting firm to analyze ways to generate money for the city's ailing pension funds. The ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-21T21:52:10Z)

Sallisaw: a blue town

SALLISAW — The LED sign at Blue Ribbon Downs' main entrance is dark and the front gate is locked. Chest-high weeds grow between the horse stables — themselves beginning to show the grind of time and disrepair. The ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-21T21:59:19Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 2:11 pm

Disney's Toy Story 3 Opens Strong in IMAX(R) Theatres

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX - News ) (TSX: IMX - News ) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Toy Story 3 , the third installment of the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T19:57:38Z)

Must-read Obama speech: 10 minutes of talk with each golden word costing you $502

Obviously, as part of his administration's plan to reduce spending to address the ginormous deficit, President Obama flew on Air Force One the other day from Washington all the way out to Columbus, Ohio, and back. About ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-21T21:02:03Z)

City Brights: Zennie Abraham : Summer Solstice 2010: first day of summer roundup

Today is Summer Solstice 2010, the first day of summer. According to Wikipedia, Summer Solstice, or the "first day of summer," is "when the Earth's axial tilt is most inclined towards the sun at its maximum of 23° 26 ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-21T20:54:54Z)

Shortage of Porta-Potties on Laker parade route leaves some fans uncomfortable ...

With the Lakers less than an hour away from making their debut along the parade route, there was one thing fans seemed more desperate to see than Kobe Bryant: a bathroom. Three women from the San Fernando Valley dressed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-21T20:54:54Z)

Rivers: Wallace said he plans to retire

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says that center Rasheed Wallace is probably going to retire. Rivers said on WEEI-AM on Monday that Wallace told him before Game 7 of the NBA finals that he believed it was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-21T20:54:54Z)

Rasheed Wallace likely to retire, Doc Rivers says

Rivers said on WEEI-AM today that Wallace told him before Game 7 of the NBA Finals that he believed it was the last game of his career. Wallace has two years left on the contract he signed with the Celtics last summer. The ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-21T20:40:35Z)

Piecemeal budgeting in NY cutting in all areas

With the on-again, off-again drama of a potential state government shutdown and long political battles during the last three weeks, New Yorkers have had little chance to see major parts of the 2011-12 state budget all in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T20:54:54Z)

Bill to sell 15 acres to Woodbridge for $1 moves ahead

WOODBRIDGE -- A bill that would allow the state to sell more than 15 acres of land at East Jersey State Prison to Woodbridge for $1 passed in the Assembly today. Meanwhile, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-21T20:54:54Z)

Khloé's Post-Waxing Message to Kourtney: You Ruined Me!

Khloé Kardashian Odom has been scarred for life. The E! reality star says she started using laser hair removal after a painful waxing mishap at the hands of her sister, Kourtney … On last night's episode of Kourtney ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-06-21T20:54:54Z)

Regulators Failed to Address Risks in Oil Rig Fail-Safe Device

It was the last line of defense, the final barrier between the rushing volcanic fury of oil and gas and one of the worst environmental disasters in United States history. Its very name — the blind shear ram ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-21T20:47:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 1:10 pm

Booz Allen Hamilton looks to raise $300M in IPO

NEW YORK (AP) -- Government consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. is looking to raise $300 million in capital through an initial public offering, according to a securities filing Monday. Booz Allen, which has ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T19:57:38Z)

Baptist Healthcare opens Walmart clinic in La Grange

Louisville-based Baptist Healthcare System Inc . opened a second area Baptist Express Care clinic today, in the Walmart Supercenter at 1015 New Moody Lane, in La Grange. The other Baptist Express Care clinic is located ... (Source: Business First 2010-06-21T18:46:03Z)

W.Va. regulators scramble to keep up with drilling

The number of natural gas wells being permitted in West Virginia's portion of the vast Marcellus shale field is growing faster than the Department of Environmental Protection's ability to keep pace, Secretary Randy ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-21T19:21:50Z)

Ref Question Whether Replay Would Work In Soccer

(AP) DERDEPOORT, South Africa (AP) - Martin Hansson cried when he found out he missed the Thierry Henry hand ball that sent France to the World Cup over Ireland. "If you take 10 decisions every minute, it's impossible to ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-21T18:53:12Z)

Free American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center opens at Mercy North Cancer ...

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, confusing, and isolating, but it doesn't have to be. A new free resource is available for patients and families in East Tennessee. The American Cancer Society Cancer Resource ... (Source: WBIR 2010-06-21T19:36:09Z)

Barnes & Noble Introduces NOOK Wi-Fi® and Lowers NOOK 3G Price, Giving Book Lovers ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS - News ) , the world's largest bookseller, is giving book lovers more choice and greater value in dedicated eBook Reading devices with the addition of NOOK Wi ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T19:29:00Z)

2 dropped Colorado Chrysler dealers win reinstatement

Two Colorado dealerships that had been dropped by Chrysler Group LLC — Phil Long in Denver and Medved in Castle Rock — will be reinstated as a result of arbitration, the automaker announced Monday. A third Denver ... (Source: Denver Business Journal 2010-06-21T19:43:19Z)

How To Trick People Into Becoming Your Fans On Facebook

Display ads on Facebook come with the familiar -- and now ubiquitous -- Like button. But there are two very different things that clicking that Like button can mean -- and the distinction is not at all clear to the ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-21T19:43:19Z)

Spain leads Honduras 2-0 after 75 minutes

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- David Villa has missed a penalty kick, but earlier scored twice to give Spain a 2-0 lead against Honduras after 75 minutes in their Group H match at the World Cup on Monday. Villa's outside shot in ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-21T20:04:47Z)

Spain vs. Honduras in World Cup 2010

It sounds as if the USMNT has almost no chance to get Najar, even if someone finds him an American wife ASAP. Speaking of which, I believe we Yanks should be regarding the Hondureños as sentimental favorites, even if ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-21T18:24:34Z)

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