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Deals of the Hour / June 5, 2011, 2:43 am

Legion post plans veterans memorial in Johnston

The Java Jews play Tuesday. Except at the Jazz in July event, all concerts offer free beverages provided by Bankers Trust, free snow cones by the Windsor Heights Lions Club, and free popcorn from the Windsor Heights Foundation. Simpson College's Bill ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-05T09:21:50Z)

A Child's Promise: Dental problems disrupt education, life

After that, everyone must carry private dental insurance or pay out of pocket. Although several safety-net dental clinics offer a discount through sliding fee programs, dental care cost is still out of reach for many in this age group. No adult dental ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2011-06-05T09:36:09Z)

Guest opinion: Formula helps make pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly communities

Lee County's "Bikeways" will become as well known as its "Blueways," attracting more visitors here to pedal and paddle in our beautiful outdoors. (Source: News-Press 2011-06-05T08:46:02Z)

Me, Governor? Codey discusses his book, the fallout and the future

He sheds new light on some of the pivotal events and behind-the-scenes deals that have helped shape New Jersey for nearly four decades. Codey devotes a full chapter to the circumstances leading up to the resignation of Gov. James McGreevey and his becoming ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-05T08:38:53Z)

Short sales may be targeted for fraud

Then they contact the bank with the investors' short-sale offer. Meanwhile, the agent finds legitimate buyers who are willing to pay more for the property, but the agent never presents their offers to the bank. To back up the investors' lowball offer ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-05T09:07:31Z)

Protesters dance in the streets to celebrate departure of Yemen's leader

SANAA, Yemen - Thousands of protesters are dancing and singing in the Yemeni capital Sanaa after the country's authoritarian leader flew to Saudi Arabia to receive medical treatment for wounds he suffered in a rocket attack on his compound. The protesters ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-05T09:07:31Z)

Eye on Human Genome Sciences as It Fulfills Its Promise

Teva will offer a worldwide marketing expertise to promote healthcare products. Regions to be focused upon will include Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and Russia. These areas offer a growing middle class and a significant number of new customers. Both PG and ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-05T09:14:40Z)

Absence of Yemen's Leader Puts Power Up for Grabs

He was a leader who could, with one hand, strike deals with Islamic militants and use their fighters to suppress his enemies while, with the other, rake in millions of dollars from the United States to combat al-Qaida's branch in his country. His own ally ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-05T09:07:31Z)

Citing Medical Needs, Yemeni Leader Goes to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON — Yemen's embattled president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for urgent medical treatment of wounds sustained in a bold attack on the presidential compound, Saudi officials said, abruptly shifting the political ... (Source: The Ledger 2011-06-05T09:21:50Z)

Video game consoles' dominance is crumbling

They have since been updated every five to seven years with new generations of competing devices that offer jumps in processing power. Nintendo has remained a mainstay of the industry since the mid-'80s, while former rivals such as Atari and Sega have ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-05T09:28:59Z)

Parker: Social media add risks for dirty pictures

As in: "I don't give a schnitzel." Or, "What the schnitzel!" Or, "Weiner has twisted himself into a schnitzel" by deflecting probing questions such as this one from CNN's Wolf Blitzer: "You would know if this is your underpants?" Apparently not. (Source: News-Leader.com 2011-06-05T09:21:50Z)

Prison sentence doomed Edwards plea deal

Just before John Edwards was indicted Friday, prosecutors made a final offer: They would accept his guilty plea to three misdemeanor campaign finance law violations in the $925,000 cover-up of his affair. With the deal, the former Democratic vice ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2011-06-05T08:38:53Z)

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