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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 10:48 pm

Freeman's TV show ponders riddles of life

Though a scientist to his core, he speaks earnestly of having been a speck on the wing of a butterfly that was soaring over a beautiful meadow, then left this universe for a realm beyond whose major constituent, he says, was love. Evidence of an afterlife? (Source: The Post and Courier 2011-06-11T03:52:35Z)

Big Easy balances bigger family issues with major pursuit

It took only a day. Samantha, Liezl and Ernie s daughter, was an easy baby, a perfect little girl , Ernie said, blond hair, blue eyes, just beautiful . So eight years ago, when Liezl gave birth to Samantha s younger brother, Ben, the Elses had a reference point. (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-11T04:28:23Z)

Arbitrator awards Mike Dunleavy $13 million from the Clippers

The bulk of the remaining money owed consists of deferred compensation. His case was heard in April before Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services in Santa Monica. Additional briefs were filed by both sides in May. Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling has ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-11T03:45:26Z)

Navy crew welcomed to Malibu for shore leave

"Would I like to see Charlie Sheen? Definitely!" she said. "I was very excited that we're going to see the beautiful people." But if they don't run into A-listers, that's OK with Marilyn Kennard, a Bessemer, Ala., native who serves as the ship's command master chief. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-11T05:04:10Z)

Mike Dunleavy awarded $13.5 million

Although the case was heard several months ago before the Arbitration and Mediation Services in Santa Monica, the parties in the case were formally notified Friday. The Los Angeles Times first reported the decision on its website Friday afternoon. (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-11T04:06:54Z)

NASCAR divorce case gets messier

"The cumulative effect of all of her breaches." Stephenson said, "were to deprive him of the benefit of his bargain: I will give you a bunch of money that I don't have to give you, if you do these few things. (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2011-06-11T03:52:35Z)

Prosecutors focus on duct tape in Casey Anthony trial

"This disgusting superimposition is nothing more than a fantasy," lead defense attorney Jose Baez said while arguing against it. "...They're throwing things against the wall and seeing if it sticks." Following a short recess to review some case law offered ... (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2011-06-11T05:25:39Z)

General Motors CEO weighing options for loss-making European unit Opel [Times of Oman]

Volkswagen (VW) had no comment. Drastic restructuring VW, Europe s biggest carmaker which has almost 20 billion euros ($29.3 billion) available to spend, is already juggling deals with Porsche, MAN and Suzuki. GM dropped plans to spin off Opel in 2009 ... (Source: TMCnet 2011-06-11T04:14:04Z)

Malibu Pier welcomes US Navy warship

"The last time there was one anywhere around here was the Ronald Reagan off of Santa Barbara. This is a unique event, so let's all enjoy it." "When we found out about it we were pretty amazed," said Malibu resident Leslie Godwin. "The Malibu Pier and a ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-11T05:11:20Z)

Wichita's beloved Bubble Man dies

"I can't tell you how many times we've been out eating, and little kids will come up and yell, 'The Bubble Man' or 'Santa Claus!' " Anne Tibbetts said. Mr. Tibbetts was born in Salina on May 18, 1949. With a father in the Air Force, he lived in a variety ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-06-11T05:04:10Z)

Calif. wine grape growers suffer a sobering spring

"That's what makes this business so damned interesting," said Jim Fiolek, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association. It also can keep winemakers up at night. Jason Haas, general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard near Paso Robles ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-10T21:04:34Z)

German chancellor seeks clarity on Opel from GM

German media reported on Thursday that possible buyers could include Chinese carmakers or Germany's Volkswagen, though Europe's biggest carmaker is already juggling with several other deals. Seibert said Merkel was irritated that GM had not reacted to ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-10T19:24:21Z)

W.Va. owner of land near Monticello mum on plans

"It's one of the most beautiful places in the world," he said of the property in Virginia . "It has tremendous historical value, and value from a conservation standpoint." Justice purchased the property from MeadWestvaco after it no longer needed it for ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2011-06-11T03:59:45Z)

California wine country suffers a sobering spring

"That's what makes this business so damned interesting," said Jim Fiolek, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association. It also can keep winemakers up at night. Jason Haas, general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard near Paso Robles ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-11T03:59:45Z)

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