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Deals of the Hour / May 29, 2011, 12:42 pm

Al-Qaeda group tighten grip on Yemen coastal town

The latest violence, pitting Mr Saleh's forces against members of the powerful Hashed tribe led by Sadeq al-Ahmar, was the bloodiest since pro-democracy unrest erupted in January and was sparked by Mr Saleh's refusal to sign a power transfer deal. (Source: Financial Times 2011-05-29T18:55:38Z)

Alabama Town Hit by Tornadoes Bans FEMA Trailers

Officials with FEMA have said it's a local issue and they remain ready to offer help to storm victims. "We have several options available, and work with each community, to provide the best alternative possible for those who need housing assistance ... (Source: FOX News 2011-05-29T19:24:16Z)

Timbor Home IPO: Investors can give it a miss

Gujarat-based Timbor Home, a furniture manufacturing and retailing firm, is launching an initial public offer aggregating 36,90,000 equity shares to raise around Rs 23.2 crore at the upper price band. The fresh issue is equivalent to 25% of the company's ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-05-29T19:17:06Z)

Champions League Final 2011: Was Manchester United's Season a Disappointment?

Alex Ferguson will realise his Spanish rivals will only likely get better, and that in the emerging Manchester City they have a new threat amongst the traditional challengers to deal with in the Premier League. But the signs are there his club too have ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-05-29T19:24:16Z)

Rocky Point vacation units hit by drop in buyers

Of the city's estimated 4,000 vacation condos and houses, about 650 properties are listed for sale, Savino said ... been living in Rocky Point since 2007 and brokering real-estate deals there since 2008, hopes the sharing of Rocky Point listings with ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-05-29T19:38:35Z)

AP Paper-International Paper deal: Will exuberance last for the lagging paper industry?

With most players wanting to grow to meet the rising demand, merger and acquisition route may be used to expand inorganically. With 100% FDI permitted in the sector, more acquisitions by intern-ational players cannot be ruled out. In case where an entire ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-05-29T19:17:06Z)

Danica Patrick takes lead on 182nd lap

Danica Patrick has taken the lead at the Indianapolis 500. Patrick took the lead on the 182nd lap, but may need to pit to refuel before the race is over. With fewer than 15 laps to go in the centennial running at Indy, Patrick is joined in the top five by ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2011-05-29T19:09:57Z)

Want to save the middle class? Unite the left and labor.

They had won some electoral victories along the way - the 1938 midterms brought the New Deal to a halt, the 1946 midterms gave ... Democrats to embrace it as deeply as they did. Jimmy Carter and many Congressional Democrats sold out the middle class ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-05-29T19:24:16Z)

Butte County orders GPS units for graders and snowplows

"I think this is going to be a good deal," County Highway Superintendent Don Adams told commissioners. Adams and the commissioners will decide later which information they want to track. Commissioner Ken Hansen said the county could decide later how to ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2011-05-29T18:55:38Z)

Dan Wheldon wins Indy 500 as Hildebrand crashes on final lap

Wheldon captured his second Indy 500 in his first race of the year, getting behind the wheel in a one-race deal for Bryan Herta Autosport. But this one will be remembered for Hildebrand, a rookie from California, needing to make it through only one turn to ... (Source: USA Today 2011-05-29T19:38:35Z)

Lagarde has G8 backing

He had accused former state-owned bank Credit Lyonnais of defrauding him during the sale of his stake in sports giant Adidas in 1993 because the final sale price was higher than he had been led to believe. A French court initially ruled against Tapie in ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-29T18:48:28Z)

Yemen leader accused of allowing Islamist takeover

Hundreds of Islamic militants cemented control over a town in southern Yemen on Sunday, even seizing army tanks, military officials said, while opponents of the president accused him of allowing the takeover to spread fears his ouster would deliver the ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-05-29T19:09:57Z)

Yemeni Forces Battle Islamist Militants for Southern Town

SANA, Yemen — Islamist militants battled Yemeni security forces in the southern province of Abyan on Sunday even as the government struck a deal for a cease-fire in the capital, Sana, with its tribal rivals, bringing relative calm here after days of fierce fighting. (Source: New York Times 2011-05-29T19:09:57Z)

For Ground Zero Workers, Another 9/11 Anniversary

Then, there are the memories to deal with. When people from the construction trades first began reporting to the site almost immediately after the attacks, they assumed they were there on a rescue mission. "In the very beginning, let's face it, everyone ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2011-05-29T19:24:16Z)

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