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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2011, 6:44 pm

Apple makes more profit selling one Mac than HP does from 7 PCs

"Apple brought in $4.976 billion in revenue from the sale of 3.76 million Macs last quarter. Divide the $4.976 billion in revenue by 3.76 million Macs and you get an average selling price of $1,323.40," Matt Richman blogs. "A June 1st research note ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-25T01:27:08Z)

Flyers set to move ahead after dealing two stars

Jeff Carter and Mike Richards ran out of time to bring the Stanley Cup back to Philadelphia for the first time since 1975. Linked in the orange and black from 2003 when they were drafted together, Richards and Carter were shown the door together in a pair ... (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-25T01:05:40Z)

MILBANK: Loud grumbling from the left

Rove's exuberance may be premature: For all of Obama's troubles with his base, progressives have no thought of launching a primary challenge to him the way Ted Kennedy did to Jimmy Carter. "There's a lot of dissatisfaction, but what can you do?" (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2011-06-25T00:51:21Z)

Winnipeg's Relocated NHL Franchise Named Jets, Reviving a 24-Year History

"There is so much history and heritage behind the name." Earlier this week, the league's board of governors voted in New York to approve the sale of the Atlanta Thrashers to True North. The Jets will play in Winnipeg starting with the 2011-12 seaso (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T00:51:21Z)

McLaren to manage Nats ... for now

"We haven't really nailed down exactly who yet. We haven't closed any deals so I'm reluctant to say at this point," Rizzo said before Friday night's game against the Chicago White Sox . "Davey Johnson is one of names we've discussed and we've talked to. (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-25T01:05:40Z)

Are Flyers better after flurry of blockbuster deals?

Holmgren, who said he had brooded about the deals late into Wednesday night, choked back tears when he talked about how hard it had been to speak to Carter and Richards. He said his call with Richards was "very emotional." Richards said it was a short ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-24T04:12:58Z)

The Avett Brothers' Red Rocks Show to Be Broadcast in HDTV

Tickets for the July 9 simulcast on the world's largest HDTV at Charlotte Motor Speedway are on sale now and can be purchased at the speedway ticket office or by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Tickets are only $10 until July 1, when they will increase to $ ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2011-06-25T00:58:30Z)

Flyers hope trading Carter and Richards move them closer to Stanley Cup title

Here comes the hard part. Replacing them. For all the questions and concerns about how they handled themselves in the locker room, with the media, and on the streets of Philadelphia, Carter and Richards did do a few things well — namely score and win. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T01:12:49Z)

In Winnipeg, calm exterior belies great excitement

On Tuesday, when the League Board of Governors approved the sale of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg-based True North Sports and Entertainment, the hockey club and Winnipeggers calmly checked off another task on the civic to-do list. "I think the fans ... (Source: NHL.com 2011-06-22T04:36:49Z)

Belfast Garden Club to hold Open Garden Days

CAMDEN, Maine — 64th annual House and Garden Tour, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, July 21, rain or shine. Advance tickets on sale July 1-20 for $25 at Moose Crossing Garden Center in Waldoboro, Plants Unlimited in Rockport, Hoboken Gardens in Rockport ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-25T00:44:11Z)

Caravaggio, True Man of the Renaissance

As the daughter of an artist, owner of an art gallery, organizer of art exhibitions, collector of contemporary art, art reviewer for Graydon Carter in The Canadian Review, and model and muse for one painter, I have known many artists including painters ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-25T00:15:33Z)

Nationals Name New Manager but Stress Interim Label

"We haven't closed any deals, so I'm reluctant to say at this point." Rizzo added: "Davey Johnson is one of names we've discussed and we've talked to. He and several other names we are actively talking to." Besides the Mets, the 68-year-old ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-25T01:19:59Z)

Josh Duhamel Asks Fans and Celebrities to Support Flooded North Dakota Hometown

On Thursday, Duhamel called North Dakota television station KX News from Moscow, where he was attending the premiere of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." In a lengthy, emotional exchange, Duhamel said his sister expected to lose her home in the flood. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T00:44:11Z)

Casey Anthony trial: why emotional day could bolster defense

In his shocking opening statement last month, defense attorney Jose Baez promised the jurors that the whole truth about the Casey Anthony saga would include dark revelations about the Anthony family. He suggested his client's apparent emotionless ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-06-25T01:05:40Z)

John McLaren becomes interim manager of Washington Nationals

Related Letters: Dodgers fans won't settle for less than a sale Why does the National League strike out in interleague play? What the near future may hold in store for Frank McCourt Freeway Series: When these Angels were Dodgers, the Ravine was their happy ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-25T00:01:14Z)

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