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Deals of the Hour / May 27, 2011, 10:44 pm

G. Chambers Williams III: VW opens $1 billion U.S. plant

It still will be a few weeks before the new Passat begins showing up in Volkswagen showrooms, however, as it is not scheduled to go on sale until late summer. But Volkswagen took the opportunity to show off the completed facility, with the German automaker ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2011-05-28T05:06:27Z)

Allison's friends share long-lasting memories

Donnie was a confidant. His conviction cannot be denied. Donnie was very self-less. His heart is very beautiful. Donnie Allison was my brother. His spirit will never die." n John Sprott: "The thing that sticks with me about him is his belief in the ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2011-05-28T05:06:27Z)

Bruins joins Canucks in Stanley Cup final

"I just drove to net and Krej (Krejci) gave me a beautiful pass right onto my stick and I just had to put it in," said Horton, who has eight post-season goals, including two overtime winners. "It feels great to know we're going to the Stanley Cup finals ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-28T04:30:40Z)

Over a Third of Wealthy People May Depart the UK

Despite good recent developments, there are still many countries around which high earners believe offer lower tax regimes and importantly, a higher quality of life. "The highest earning one per cent in this country contributed 23 per cent of all income ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2011-05-28T04:59:18Z)

Fiat to buy remaining govt. stake in Chrysler

The price will be negotiated within 10 business days, or by around June 10. When the sale would happen remains unclear. But Fiat is moving quickly to take a controlling stake in Chrysler, which it has run since the company left bankruptcy protection in June 2009. (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-05-28T05:06:27Z)

Lawson Software Announces Product Partnership with Emkat

focusing on mobility solutions. The two companies will work together to offer mobile hardware and service to support Lawson enterprise applications, including Lawson Mobile Supply Chain Management . The Emkat and Lawson products are currently being used ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2011-05-28T04:59:18Z)

Mexico denies Slim's Telmex right to offer TV

A Mexican regulatory agency on Friday denied billionaire Carlos Slim's request to offer television services through his giant telephone company, saying its practices are discriminatory toward competitors. The Communications and Transportation Department ... (Source: Salon 2011-05-28T04:59:18Z)

Braves play ugly in 5-1 loss to Reds

Ramon Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the ninth off Braves closer Craig Kimbrell . The Braves loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth before Nick Massett ended the threat on Alex Gonzalez's grounder to shortstop Paul Janish . "How does (Uggla's ... (Source: Times Union 2011-05-28T04:44:59Z)

Reds top Braves in series opener in Atlanta, 5-1

Things got dicey in the eighth. Bill Bray walked Jones to start the eighth. He got the next two hitters and then gave way to Nick Masset. Masset gave up a single to Uggla and walked Freddie Freeman to load the bases. But Masset got former Red Alex Gonzalez ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-05-28T05:13:37Z)

Royal Mail needs change in fortunes post-haste

Neither does a sale of the company's remaining property portfolio ... hire bankers to canvass interest in his newspaper and magazine titles while exploring an offer for Top Up TV, the pay-television operator, implies either that he is tiring of print ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-05-28T04:52:08Z)

Leake returns from minors, pitches Reds past Braves

With only three outs to go, that's huge insurance." The Braves loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth before Nick Massett ended the threat on Alex Gonzalez's grounder to shortstop Paul Janish. Leake, 23, was recalled from Louisville on Friday for ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2011-05-28T04:52:08Z)

State: No fees for documents lost in storms

"While the department cannot repair the damage wrought," said Nick Jordan, the agency's secretary, "we can help make parts of the rebuilding easier." Those who lost a driver's license or identification card in the storms can get a free replacement by going ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-05-28T05:06:27Z)

Chrysler repays $7.6B in government loans

To pay off the governments, Chrysler raised $3.2 billion through a bond sale and took out $3 billion in lower-interest bank loans. It also will use a $1.3 billion investment from Italian automaker Fiat SpA, which kicked in the money on Tuesday. That raises ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-05-27T19:26:38Z)

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