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Deals of the Hour / June 5, 2011, 2:44 pm

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavericks, form unlikely bond in Dallas

If I see something I don't like with Dirk, I say, 'Hey big fellow, we need you to get that rebound.' " It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and now they're the two-headed core of the Mavericks, yin and yang trying to gun down the Heat. (Source: USA Today 2011-06-05T20:06:04Z)

Dan Haren completes bullpen session and will pitch Tuesday; lineups for Angels-Yankees

The Yankees lineup: SS Derek Jeter, CF Curtis Granderson, 1B Mark Teixeira, 3B Alex Rodriguez, 2B Robinson Cano, RF Nick Swisher, DH Jorge Posada, LF Brett Gardner, C Francisco Cervelli. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-05T20:20:23Z)

Annual Warren Buffett lunch auction starts

In 2009, Canadian investment firm Salida Capital paid $1.68 million to dine with Buffett. And that price represented a discount over the record $2.11 million a Chinese investment fund manager paid in 2008. Buffett said he lets the auction winner determine ... (Source: Lincoln Journal Star 2011-06-05T20:27:33Z)

Earnings Roundup: 6 Interesting Stocks to Analyze from the Week

4) Dollar General Corporation ( NYSE:DG ): The discount retailer, which "operates convenient-sized stores to deliver everyday low prices on products that families use every day," released its second quarter earnings yesterday , reporting strong sales ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-05T19:44:36Z)

Annual Warren Buffett Glide lunch auction starts

In 2009, Canadian investment firm Salida Capital paid $1.68 million to dine with Buffett. And that price represented a discount over the record $2.11 million a Chinese investment fund manager paid in 2008. Buffett said he lets the auction winner determine ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-05T20:34:42Z)

Duensing, Repko lead Twins past Royals 6-0

The Twins are hopeful RHP Nick Blackburn, who left Saturday's game with a stiff back, won't miss his next start. ... Morneau was out with a sore left wrist and Span was nursing a stiff neck. ... Morneau's next game will be No. 1,000. ... Royals DH Billy ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-05T20:49:01Z)

Google coupon being offered for people trying to save money

Facebook is also trying to break into the business, testing its own discount program in five cities. Get news and weather alerts delivered directly to your desktop, cell phone or email with the Bay News 9 News Alert system, Bay News 9 Now (Source: Bay News 9 2011-06-05T20:27:33Z)

Keselowski wins at Kansas

On the restart, Kurt Busch made a beautiful (and aggressive) move to take second position behind Hamlin. Both Stewart and Hamlin got high on Lap 161 and appeared to have had some contact — a caution was called for debris on the track. Of particular note ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-05T20:20:23Z)

Drunk driver hops curb, crashes car into plane at airport, cops say

A boozed up California man crashed his car through a chain link fence and rammed into a plane at Santa Ana 's John Wayne Airport on Friday night, cops said. Luis Perez , 56, was busted on suspicion of driving under the influence after the accident. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-05T19:44:36Z)

Why the Pride Flag on the Space Needle Matters

The Space Needle is an amazing institution that is supportive of our community. I see them using their influence for us in beautiful ways all the time. That's why this hurts so much, because as a friend, the Space Needle should understand why Josh Castle ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2011-06-05T21:24:49Z)

Royals continue slump, lose to Twins 6-0

The Twins are hopeful RHP Nick Blackburn, who left Saturday's game with a stiff back, won't miss his next start. ... Morneau was out with a sore left wrist and Span was nursing a stiff neck. ... Morneau's next game will be No. 1,000. ... Royals DH ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2011-06-05T21:17:39Z)

Brian Duensing goes 8 innings to snap skid, Jason Repko has 3 RBIs as Twins beat Royals 6-0

The Twins are hopeful RHP Nick Blackburn, who left Saturday's game with a stiff back, won't miss his next start. ... Morneau was out with a sore left wrist and Span was nursing a stiff neck. ... Morneau's next game will be No. 1,000. ... Royals DH Billy ... (Source: Republic 2011-06-05T21:24:49Z)

Suspected drunk driver crashes into plane at JWA

A Santa Ana man crashed his vehicle through a chain-link fence and into a small aircraft at John Wayne Airport late Friday, a Sheriff's official said. Luis Perez, 56, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after sheriffs ... (Source: Orange County Register 2011-06-05T11:09:12Z)

Carpet to Coupons: Road to a Fortune

If Groupon, which offers daily deals on goods and services to consumers in partnership with local merchants, is valued at the expected $20 billion or more, Mr. Lefkofsky's $1 million investment will be worth about $4 billion. Yet for Mr. Lefkofsky ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-05T19:51:45Z)

What's behind Groupon's numbers?

Lebanon, Pa., stands to become a billionaire if the IPO goes as expected. ◆ Groupon offers deals in 175 North American markets and 43 countries, compared with five markets in the United States two years ago. It counts 83 million subscribers vs. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-05T19:58:55Z)

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