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Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2011, 6:43 am

Bryce Dallas Howard Tapped as Director of Canon's "Project Imagin8ion," a Ron Howard Production

In September, Summit's dark comedy "50/50" hits theaters with Bryce playing the role of "Rachael" opposite Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. She was most recently seen in Clint Eastwood's "Hereafter" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-09T13:13:18Z)

John Nichols: Economic adviser's exit good news for America — and probably Obama

And now they seek to extend the free-trade fantasy to new countries in Asia and Latin America. This has put Obama at odds with many congressional Democrats, as have the president's tepid and insufficient steps when it comes to investment in job creation ... (Source: madison 2011-06-09T11:25:56Z)

Potter County examines jail overcrowding

A shirtless man with dark tattoos on his arms sat on the concrete as he waited to know which thinly cushioned metal bunk will be his for perhaps the next several weeks. Alone in the room, his solitude is a misleading picture of the place that is now home. (Source: Amarillo Globe-Times 2011-06-09T11:04:27Z)

Spectra Energy Partners Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Units

Assuming no exercise of the overallotment option, Spectra Energy Partners expects to receive net proceeds from the offering of approximately $189 million , after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by the Partnership ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-09T12:16:02Z)

Eye-opener: How will LeBron James do in Game 5?

Charles Barkley not only doesn't like the Heat he doesn't like their fans either. Fantasy Windup : Here are the recent drafted baseball players closest to the majors. David Stern doesn't have good news on the NBA labor front . Oklahoma doesn't want USC's ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-09T12:51:50Z)

Report: Harwell collection at library at risk

"The Lulu and Ernie Harwell Display Room," which opened in 2004, is dark most days, visible through a window. "He really wanted it to be open and accessible to people," Spicer said. The library has cut staffing for its special collections by almost a third ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2011-06-09T13:20:28Z)

Stocks to Watch: Texas Instruments, Elan and More

Spectra Energy Partners LP priced its offer of 6.3 million units at $30.96 per unit, a 2.7% discount to Wednesday's close. Spectra's shares fell 3.7% to $30.65 in pre-market trading. UBS upgraded Elan Corp to buy from neutral and added it to its top 20 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-09T12:44:40Z)

Disturbing: Brandon Lyon activated, could regain closer's role

Astros fans can't possibly want it. Houston's starting pitchers probably don't want it. Those of us who've owned Brandon Lyon (notes) in fantasy certainly don't want it. And Mark Melancon (notes) doesn't deserve it. But Houston manager Brad Mills didn't ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-09T11:54:34Z)

Spectra Energy Partners Prices Public Offering Of 6.25 Mln Common Units

Assuming no exercise of the overallotment option, the company expects to receive net proceeds from the offering of about $189 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by the Partnership, and including a ... (Source: RTT News 2011-06-09T12:08:53Z)

Floyd Mayweather's comeback vs. Victor Ortiz raises questions, so here are some answers

Last year, on an Internet radio show, Rios stepped up the verbal assault, calling Ortiz a "nobody," a "crybaby," and adding that he is living in a "fantasy world" by exaggerating the difficulties of his childhood and the reasons for his split with Robert Garcia. (Source: MLive.com 2011-06-09T10:57:18Z)

Harwell's memorabilia put at risk by Detroit library

"The Lulu and Ernie Harwell Display Room" is dark most days, but patrons can still peek through a window. The room, about the size of a basement rec room and trimmed with green bead board reminiscent of a grassy outfield, opened in 2004 with a grant from ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-09T12:08:53Z)

UPDATE 1-Spain's Telefonica cuts Atento IPO price - sources

[ID:nLDE7520FD] This has made jaded investors increasingly sceptical about taking part in new share sales unless they are offered at a what is perceived as a considerable discount. On Monday, upscale clothing maker Moncler scrapped its plans for a $700 ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-09T11:25:56Z)

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