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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2011, 12:49 am

Where do Heat go from here?

Inside the team store, a couple fans picked through piles of what souvenirs remained, one bringing in a newspaper ad -- which ran in error -- announcing that Heat championship gear would be on sale at a department store. All seemed normal, except there was no game. (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2011-06-14T07:02:18Z)

Airlines collected $3.4B in bag fees in 2010

Earlier this month, Delta and United raised fees to check a second bag to Europe. Delta also added a fee for second bags checked to Latin America and ended its $2 discount for paying fees in advance online. Last week, several airlines did remove excess ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2011-06-14T07:02:18Z)

Miami Herald Macy's ad declares Heat 'NBA champions' (UPDATED)

somebody in the Herald's composing department inadvertently slapped the wrong Macy's advertisement in the newspaper, promoting Miami Heat "championship" T-shirts and hats being for sale at the department store. It's common for print publications ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2011-06-13T19:42:16Z)

'Book of Mormon' wins big

He later mocked "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," sang with Hugh Jackson and rode one of the puppet horses of "War Horse." The ceremony was rolling along fine until Brooke Shields had to be bleeped after forgetting the lyrics and flubbing an opening song with Harris. (Source: Daily Herald 2011-06-14T06:47:59Z)

Candy Spelling reportedly sells Holmby Hills estate

Spelling, widow of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling, put the 4.7-acre residence up for sale more than two years ago at $150 million, and she held firm to that price despite one of the worst real estate downturns in generations. Related Tori Spelling ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-14T06:55:09Z)

Airlines bagging big money in check-on bag fees

Earlier this month, Delta and United raised fees to check a second bag to Europe. Delta also added a fee for second bags checked to Latin America and ended its $2 discount for paying fees in advance online. American Airlines introduced fees for the first ... (Source: Tulsa World 2011-06-14T07:23:47Z)

Harlan Coben: Lebron, in Defeat, Doesn't Deserve the Hate

Ah, comeuppance. How we love it. Sure, we hate the Miami Heat , but we hold a special dark place for LeBron James. He backstabbed. He bragged. He sought to stack the deck to win a championship -- and bang, it all backfired. How delicious. But since "The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-14T07:38:06Z)

Can Heterosexuality Be Cured?

This article was amended on 12 June 2011 to remove a reference to an incident involving Michele Bachmann that was accredited in error to Sarah Palin We guess they all look the same when you're as much in the dark as Patricia Williams. Oversight Is Harassment? (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-14T06:55:09Z)

Baggage fees earn airlines billions

Earlier this month, Delta and United raised fees to check a second bag to Europe. Delta also added a fee for second bags checked to Latin America and ended its $2 discount for paying fees in advance online. Last week, several airlines did remove excess ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2011-06-14T06:47:59Z)

Critic's Notebook: Tonys deliver an 'Amen' to Broadway's bright outlook

Not even the car accident known as "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," could lower the mood of this ebullient season. Bono and the Edge, who wrote the score, were in attendance, laughing at Harris' 30-second crush of jokes and no doubt building good will for ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-13T19:56:35Z)

Oscars, take note: Tony ceremony was a fun shindig

Even the rock star Bono (who took the volley of jokes about his controversial, much-delayed musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" in good humor) seemed humbled by how hard people on the Great White Way toil. (Best "Spider-Man" jibe: "The book is the ... (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-13T19:06:29Z)

Tran's 'Norwegian Wood' clears Chinese censors

The often dark tale of "Norwegian Wood" features sex scenes and two suicides — details that could have been problematic for Chinese regulators who often prefer more upbeat, what they describe as "ethically inspiring" fare. The Paris-based director said ... (Source: Wonder Wall 2011-06-14T06:55:09Z)

True North Gems Applies for Mining Permit on the Aappaluttoq Ruby Deposit

appropriate discount rates; tax rates applicable to the proposed mining operation; financing structure and costs; anticipated mining losses and dilution; gemstone recovery rates; reasonable contingency requirements; and receipt of regulatory approvals on ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-14T07:02:18Z)

Melrose.com Announces Its Last Chance Father's Day Sale on Select Rolex Watches

Melrose.com, USA's #1 online Rolex watch retailer, today announced its Last Chance Father's Day Sale on select Rolex watches. Melrose.com is offering up to $200 off select Rolex Datejust watches, and up to $500 off select Rolex President watches ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-14T07:23:47Z)

Missing autistic 7-year-old found dead near new home

About 100 people and search dogs were involved in looking for the boy until dark Sunday night, and the search resumed Monday morning. The spot where the body was found had been searched Sunday, police said. The search was complicated because the boy was ... (Source: Herald Times 2011-06-14T06:47:59Z)

Games expo notable for who's missing

Earlier this year, its latest hit, "Call of Duty: Black Ops," attracted $650 million in its first five days on sale. Yet, one official action of the Electronic Entertainment Expo spoke volumes about the importance of the mobile game platform: For the first ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2011-06-14T07:16:37Z)

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