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Deals of the Hour / June 3, 2011, 6:48 pm

John Edwards pleads not guilty to felony charges

It said the money was used to pay for Hunter's living and medical expenses and for chartered airfare, luxury hotels and rental for a house in Santa Barbara, Calif., to keep her hidden from the public. It accused Edwards of lying when he told the media he ... (Source: Star News Online 2011-06-04T01:09:05Z)

Grape Encounters Radio Welcomes Special Guest Richard Sanford

In 1970, he planted the first Pinot Noir vineyard in the region at Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, and as others followed, he helped to establish the area now known as the Santa Rita Hills American Viticultural Area. He and his wife, Thekla, currently own and ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2011-06-04T00:47:37Z)

KDOT commits $192 million to complete South Lawrence Trafficway

I-35 interchange between Edgerton and Gardner: $26 million in improvements to help handle additional truck traffic expected as part of Burlington Northern Santa Fe's proposed intermodal transportation hub. The South Lawrence Trafficway now has a checkbook. (Source: LJWORLD 2011-06-04T00:40:27Z)

No happy return for Monty at Celtic Manor

It is at the 13th, though, that a car is the prize. However downcast Montgomerie felt, he cannot compare his situation to that of Liverpool's Nick Dougherty, who has now had 13 missed cuts in a row going back to last November. He was on six over and the ... (Source: espnstar.com 2011-06-04T01:09:05Z)

Timeline: Protests against Saleh rule in Yemen

Saleh proposes staying in office until elections are held but transferring his powers to a caretaker. -- The opposition rejects the offer. April 2 - The opposition proposes a five-point plan for the army and security forces to be restructured by a vice ... (Source: Reuters UK 2011-06-04T00:54:46Z)

Qatari expulsion of alleged Libyan rape victim upsets U.S.

Kempinski's corporate office in Geneva, Switzerland, was unaware of the incident. An official there said the office may offer a response later. The UNHCR on Friday called the forced return a violation of international law and said it was working to meet ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-03T17:09:29Z)

Melwood Prince George's County Open Presented by Under Armour

From festivals to theater to amusement parks, Prince George's County has something to offer everyone. University of Maryland The University of Maryland experience fosters a commitment to responsible citizenship, critical thought, community involvement ... (Source: PGA Tour 2011-06-04T00:47:37Z)

Yemeni President: 'Gangsters' Launched Attack On Palace

"If Saleh is compelled to leave Yemen, Saudi Arabia is one of the few countries that could possibly offer him refuge. The Saudis have sought to subordinate their role in the crisis under the auspices of the Gulf Cooperation Council, but must now take a ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-04T00:40:27Z)

New venture funding brings WhaleShark's take to $130 million in a year

Bath had been vice president of strategy and new business for Gilt Groupe Inc., the online discount luxury retailer. The new hires include Paul Rogers as chief technology officer and Steven Pho as senior director for business development. Rogers opened ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2011-06-04T00:47:37Z)

Yemen president Saleh fights to keep grip on power

By then, tens of thousands of Yemenis had begun daily protests outside Sanaa University and Saleh had begun to offer verbal concessions. First he said he would not stand for re-election in 2013 and dismissed the idea of his son succeeding. In March ... (Source: Reuters UK 2011-06-04T00:54:46Z)

Old Buildings in Central business districts opting for makeover

Central business districts (CBDs) are gradually losing their sheen because of their inability to offer Grade A buildings at competitive rates, and retrofitting, which involves raising the economic life of existing old buildings, is emerging as the preferred option. (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-04T01:37:43Z)

Columnist dismisses the obvious in slap at GE engine

DERRICK Z. Jackson's column (" Engine failure: House OK of GE backup engine epitomizes irresponsible spending ,'' Op-ed, June 1) dismisses the obvious in his analysis of the GE-Rolls-Royce offer to self-fund the continued development of its engine ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-04T01:09:05Z)

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