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Deals of the Hour / June 1, 2011, 8:49 pm

Planhacker: Which "Unlimited" Prepaid Plan Offers The Best Deal?

As with any mobile phone deal, you need to know your own usage habits before signing up. If you're not a heavy phone user, then going for one of these deals might actually mean you spend more money than a more conventional pay-as-you-go plan, or one with ... (Source: Lifehacker 2011-06-02T02:44:31Z)

Yankees pick up 10th win in row vs. A's in sweep

OAKLAND (AP) — Once Nick Swisher (FSY) got the signs down, he delivered the big hit that helped the New York Yankees complete a three-game sweep. Swisher hit a three-run homer after mistakenly thinking he was supposed to bunt to help A.J. Burnett (FSY ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-02T03:27:28Z)

Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki isn't concerned about finger injury

The Mavericks refuse to make a big issue of it. "At this point, you have to kind of deal with the hand that's dealt to you," Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle said. "I think he'll be OK. But right now we have to keep playing." (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T02:58:50Z)

Bats do just enough to beat Chiefs 2-1

Nick Christiani got his second call in as many nights to close the door in the ninth, and he also got into a jam. Blanco beat out a bunt to lead off and moved up on Antonelli's sacrifice. Christiani walked Tug Hulett but got Marrero to fly out and Valdez ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-06-02T03:34:38Z)

James's Detractors Bracing To Hear Him Laugh Last

"The local media and fans were very resentful," Kennedy said of the deal. "Listen, I grew up in Boston as a Red Sox and Celtics fan, and the irony of the partnership was not lost on us. But this was an opportunity to partner with one of the most ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-02T02:58:50Z)

Mental health programs suffering from budget cuts

Though many Reno officers are trained to deal with the mentally ill, in hope of avoiding brawls and steering them to services, O'Bryan launched a cop-counselor team in 2009 that had proved successful in other cities. The Mobile Outreach Safety Team ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T02:58:50Z)

Nifty seen lower; Inflation data eyed

According to sources the deal is worth about $400 million. Maruti Suzuki after the country's top car maker said vehicle sales in May rose 1.9 percent despite increase in interest rates. Shares in Maruti closed 1.6 per cent higher at 1248 rupees on NSE. (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-02T03:27:28Z)

Antonelli's 4 Hits Not Enough in Chiefs' 2-1 Loss

Tug Hulett then drew a walk to put two runners on base, but Chris Marrero flied out to right field and Jesus Valdez grounded out to shortstop against Bats reliever Nick Christiani. Syracuse and Louisville finish their four-game series Thursday night at 7:05. (Source: OurSports Central 2011-06-02T03:06:00Z)

Josh Groban, Rick Rubin take different route on 'Illuminations'

"He wanted me to make a personal, beautiful-sounding record, and bring the element of live recording into it." Working with Rubin, whom Groban describes as a purist, was a long and difficult process as Rubin insisted they make a classical-sounding record ... (Source: KTLA.com 2011-06-02T03:27:28Z)

'The Hunger Games' Trilogy May Become Four Films

A representative for the studio confirms that they "have a deal that encompasses four [4] movies for 'The Hunger Games'." The expansion rumor prompts speculation that "The Hunger Games" may take a similar route of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2011-06-02T03:13:09Z)

Deal in works to increase SUNY tuition 5 percent

If the deal is reached in the final 10 days of the legislative session, most of the 64 campuses would see a 5 percent increase as early as the fall semester. University centers in Buffalo and Stony Brook have already requested an additional 3 percent ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-02T02:44:31Z)

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