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Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2011, 2:43 am

Filling up rewards: Gas savings on credit cards

With fuel costs eating into household budgets, card issuers are touting the accelerated rewards they offer at the pump. Be aware that these cards can come with a tangle of restrictions that limit how much you actually save. "As consumers, you have to know ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2011-06-12T08:30:34Z)

Here's who should bring home a Tony?

"The Book of Mormon" by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone; "The Scottsboro Boys" by David Thompson and "Sister Act" by Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane. "The Book of Mormon" wins again. (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-12T07:54:47Z)

Villanueva hopes new Pistons coach can relate

It's been about a week since the Pistons fired John Kuester, and as the team searches for a replacement, both Villanueva and Wallace took brief breaks from softball to offer thoughts on the next coach. "Just somebody who can relate and communicate with the ... (Source: Battle Creek Enquirer 2011-06-12T07:54:47Z)

Know the facts about Alzheimer's

As Alzheimer's disease develops, two abnormal structures appear in the brain: Plaques, which are clusters of proteins that grow between brain cells; and tangles, which are twisted protein fibers that grow within nerve cells. Plaques and tangles are ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-06-12T09:13:31Z)

Accused sit in jail as military courts drag feet on appeals

In theory, post-trial delays can spur judges to offer relief, which can range from lower sentences to upgrades of dishonorable or bad conduct discharges to something less serious. In practice, this rarely happens. "What merits relief and what doesn't ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2011-06-12T07:54:47Z)

Gormley: To keep Bryzgalov, Flyers must make moves quickly

So what will the Flyers do to become cap compliant? The easiest and most logical is to trade Jeff Carter just before the June 24 NHL draft. (Source: Delaware Online 2011-06-12T08:16:15Z)

Indio Youth Task Force grant writer scandal raises issues

Last week's conviction of a grant writer who forged signatures on a $35 million Indio Youth Task Force grant has cast a wide and dark cloud across Indio and one city official in particular. There may be no direct association between the city and the ... (Source: Desert Sun 2011-06-12T08:09:06Z)

Alabama Voices: New GOP leadership delivered promises

Alabama can now offer state tax incentives to international companies interested in locating here in order to directly offset federal trade tariffs they may be subject to. Alabama is the first state in the nation to offer such incentives, giving us a ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2011-06-12T08:52:03Z)

Scrutiny rises with fake ID use

Misrepresenting age with a fake ID, whether you're trying to get into a bar or offer it up at a traffic stop, can carry criminal and civil penalties. If charged, the violation could end up on a person's record. "To me, that seems like a lot of risk to use ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2011-06-12T08:23:25Z)

West High QB focusing on defense at camps

Rogers currently has two scholarships offers from Iowa State and Northern Illinois. Iowa State was the first school to offer him last summer and Northern Illinois extended an offer last week. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz told those who attended the camp ... (Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2011-06-12T08:16:15Z)

Restrictions could cut into rewards

With fuel costs eating into household budgets, card issuers are touting the accelerated rewards they offer at the pump. Be aware that these cards can come with a tangle of restrictions that limit how much you actually save. "As consumers, you have to ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2011-06-12T08:30:34Z)

"The Book of Mormon": Colorado's kings of pop-culture subversion

So just realize you have a curable curse . . . and turn it off!" "As someone who was once in the closet, I can tell you it is the most sad, dark, awful, depressing place to ever be," O'Malley said. "But a true satire can find the irony in that and make a ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-12T08:09:06Z)

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