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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 6:51 am

Firefighters 'Turn a Corner' Against Arizona Blaze

"The air quality is probably not good for our little one," he said. New Mexico residents as far away as Santa Fe and Albuquerque are being cautioned, and more at-risk groups such as children, seniors, pregnant women and those with already-existing ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-12T23:39:41Z)

Big D: Mavericks top Heat 105-95 for NBA title

What happens with the next deal may affect the Heat more than anyone. Some owners will insist on a hard cap, rolled-back salaries and, potentially, trying to bust some current deals — which could break up the Big 3 before get another chance to win a title together. (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2011-06-13T13:30:02Z)

Casey Anthony trial: FBI hair, fiber expert testifies

An FBI hair and fiber expert is the first witness to offer forensic testimony in the first-degree murder case against accused child killer Casey Anthony. FBI expert Stephen Shaw examined hair found in the trunk of Casey Anthony's Pontiac Sunfire as well as ... (Source: Palm Beach Post 2011-06-13T13:44:21Z)

'Battlefield 3' takes aim at 'Modern Warfare 3'

The Santa Monica, Calif.-based publisher may finally have a worthy adversary when EA releases "Battlefield 3" on Oct. 25, two weeks before "Modern Warfare 3" comes out Nov. 8. "Naturally, it's good for the consumers to have one of these heavyweight fights ... (Source: Wonder Wall 2011-06-13T13:37:12Z)

Really Big D: Mavericks top Heat for NBA title

What happens with the next deal may affect the Heat more than anyone. Some owners will insist on a hard cap, rolled-back salaries and, potentially, trying to bust some current deals -- which could break up the Big 3 before get another chance to win a title together. (Source: WHDH.com 2011-06-13T13:22:53Z)

BBC to screen assisted suicide

Mr Thompson accused the BBC of repeatedly giving voice to pro-euthanasia views in both fiction and non-fiction programming but failing to offer the opposite view. The campaigners claim that this is the fifth programme produced by the BBC in three years ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-13T13:30:02Z)

Germany advises against homegrown sprouts

BERLIN—Authorities are advising Germans not to eat raw homegrown sprouts, pointing to suspicions that the seeds may be one cause of the country's deadly E. coli outbreak. Officials on Friday traced the outbreak to sprouts from a farm in northern Germany ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-13T13:30:02Z)

Silver Falcon Mining, Inc.'s (SFMI) CEO Releases Milling Assays and Updates Its $7.2M Funding Arrangement

He further states,"The mill circuit, as configured, will allow SFMI to create capital from the sale of ore, as well as ready the whole production line to handle prime ore from the underground veins of the War Eagle Mountain property. Our near-term efforts ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T13:44:21Z)

Roaring Arizona fire creating health risks

State health officials warned residents as far away as Albuquerque and Santa Fe about potential respiratory hazards as soot levels from smoke in eastern Arizona were nearly 20 times the federal health standard. Microscopic particles, about 1/28th the width ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-13T13:22:53Z)

Live Blogging the New East River Ferry Service

The East River Ferry , operated by New York Waterway, will cost $4, but for the first 12 days, it's free. City Room could not resist the bargain and will be spending the entire day zipping back and forth. Stay with us to learn how useful these boats ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-13T13:37:12Z)

Samsung's Chromebook Torn Down, Costs $322 To Make, iSuppli Says

The new Google-powered notebook, formally called the Series 5, along with a similar one from Acer, will go on sale Wednesday with a Wi-Fi only version, costing $430, the other with built-in 3G wireless access for $500. The Chromebook line is Google's ... (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-13T13:22:53Z)

Wenger wants key pair to stay at Arsenal

The Spanish media has indicated that a deal between the clubs could be imminent, but Wenger maintains that Fabregas will not be going anywhere. And he feels that if Arsenal can hold on to their star men this summer, it will become much easier in future. (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-13T13:37:12Z)

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