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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2011, 10:48 pm

Pandora Media strikes a chord with investors

The company, based in Oakland, Calif., is now striking deals to supplant traditional radio stations in cars, just as satellite service Sirius XM Radio Inc. already has done. Unlike the subscription-driven Sirius, Pandora gets about 85 percent of its ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-16T04:58:14Z)

Arts & Entertainment

Patrick Page, right, Jennifer Damiano and Reeve Carney appear onstage at the curtain call for the opening night performance of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" in New York on Tuesday. So Spider-Man's big Broadway support team hunkered ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2011-06-16T04:51:05Z)

Bono's "Spider-Man" musical still weak, critics say

Broadway's most expensive and ridiculed musical, "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark," suffered another round of crushing reviews on Wednesday, a day after its long-delayed official opening drew celebrities such as former president Bill Clinton and actor Robert De Niro. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-16T05:34:02Z)

Wisconsin state workers to see pay cut in late August

But the legal battle is not yet over. A coalition of unions filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday arguing that the law violated the U.S. Constitution by taking away union rights to bargain, organize and associate and illegally discriminates among classes of ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2011-06-16T04:51:05Z)

Miller on tap at Fenway

Meanwhile, the Red Sox are trying to figure out how to best use their closer. "You're in the dark a little bit," Francona said. "We're still waiting to figure out what to do. You try not to outsmart yourself." Papelbon incurred the suspension ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-16T05:12:33Z)

New Apple Technology Stops iPhones From Filming Live Events

The concept may also allow Apple to reach more favorable terms with record labels when negotiating deals to sell content though its iTunes online store. Apple filed its patent application with U.S. authorities 18 months ago, but details only became ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T05:34:02Z)

What might be next for the 'Spider-Man' musical?

NEW YORK (AP) — The reviews are in. So what's next for "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark"? Producers of the once trouble-plagued musical made good on their promise to right the $70-plus million ship, opening the reboot on time and happily watching the once ... (Source: Middletown Press 2011-06-16T05:05:24Z)

Unimpressive Returns for This Year's Tech IPOs

And just two minutes later, the stock fell below $19. The stock continues to hover below $19, but even at $19, the stock would be up an apparent 19 percent from its offer price. Amid profitability concerns, tech IPOs have performed very poorly overall this ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-15T19:11:16Z)

Pandora shares up in first day of trading

Daily deals site Groupon Inc. has also filed to go public ... "Unless they can continue to increase their subscribers or offer new material, obviously their losses will continue to grow," Sweet said. "I am not optimistic long term with Pandora." (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-16T04:58:14Z)

To The Point: Michele Bachmann dominates, Tim Pawlenty chickens out

We don't need another Jimmy Carter. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reaffirmed himself as an intellectual capable of making well-informed decisions on policy. Although he was justified in defending his earlier comments about Rep. Paul Ryan's ... (Source: LSU Reveille 2011-06-16T04:51:05Z)

GOP Frets as Romney's Tough Talk on Terror Disappears

the biggest disaster would be to let Barack Obama become Ronald Reagan and our people become Jimmy Carter." For his part, the Weekly Standard's Hayes bought the Romney campaign follow up clarifications and reassured himself that Mitt wasn't "Romney ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-15T18:56:57Z)

Lunar Eclipse Photos June 15: Best Views of the Blood Red Moon

The June 15 lunar eclipse that caught the world's attention, briefly but breathtakingly, flaunted the dark morning sky with a crimson hue adding beauty to what scientists have been regarding a rarity for its unconventionally long procession (1 hour 40 ... (Source: Christian Post 2011-06-16T05:12:33Z)

Nokia C1-01 Mobile Phone with GPRS Technology

The Nokia C1-01 is available in variety of colors: Midnight Blue, Red, Warm Grey and Dark Grey. The exceptional thing is that ... The instant connectivity & messaging features offer you quick and creative means of communication. You can record videos ... (Source: Associated Content 2011-06-16T05:34:02Z)

Democrats OK state budget without GOP

With little doubt over the outcome, legislators avoided the typical long, drawn-out overnight scene of bartering over side deals and clashing over parliamentary procedures. No lawmaker had any reason to bring a pillow, pajamas, playing cards or any of the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-16T05:12:33Z)

No shades necessary: Watch the Lunar Eclipse from inside

YouTube is live streaming the event for your viewing pleasure. It doesn't change that quickly, but you can check in every few minutes to see the current dark side of the moon. There's also an Android app for people on the go, but it begs the question ... (Source: CBS News 2011-06-15T19:54:13Z)

Fate unclear for Calif. inmate firefighting crews

Concern over the program's future comes as the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deals this year with a $31 million budget cut that eliminated 730 seasonal state firefighters, leaving 2,400. That means there will be three firefighters ... (Source: Journal-News 2011-06-16T04:51:05Z)

It might be difficult for Mavs to stay together

Butler is a free agent for the first time, too. Backups Brian Cardinal, DeShawn Stevenson and Peja Stojakovic also might want to see if some team will offer them bigger bucks or a bigger role. Then there's the huge obstacle of not yet knowing what the ... (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-16T04:58:14Z)

New lawsuit filed against Wisconsin union law

But the legal battle was not yet over. A coalition of unions filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday arguing that the law violated the U.S. Constitution by taking away union rights to bargain, organize and associate and illegally discriminates among classes ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-15T20:44:19Z)

Budget passes with fees, cuts, 'gimmicks'

"The important thing is it's on time," said Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter, D-Rialto. "We've been able to be responsible the way California voters wanted us to be. They wanted us to have an on-time budget. ... We don't have to go through the summer ... (Source: Redlands Daily Facts 2011-06-16T05:05:24Z)

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