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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2011, 8:48 pm

Party of ousted PM's sister wins Thai elections

"Everyone is talking about political deals, but no one is talking about how to end impunity, restore freedom of expression and hold perpetrators accountable no matter how high up they are," Sunai said. "Without that, Thailand will never able to get out of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-03T20:08:39Z)

Worley to Stutes to Bastardo not how Phillies drew it up

Short term? Start thinking nicknames. Are Stutes and Bastardo the Two Clubs - a powerful opening bid in bridge? How long will they seal deals for the Four, whoops, Three, whoops, almost Two, Aces? PHILS' TOP 10 PROSPECTS AT MIDSEASON Baseball is a complex ... (Source: News-Democrat 2011-07-04T01:30:47Z)

Ohio Turnpike lease plans bring toll hike fears

It also gives the state's legislature some control over any potential deals after concerns were raised about whether ... which is funded through tolls and the sale of gas and food at rest stops. "It's a terribly unfair deal for northern Ohioans ... (Source: Canton Repository 2011-07-04T00:47:50Z)

Third blast hits Egyptian gas pipeline since Mubarak's ouster

Egyptian officials have been trying to amend the deals with both countries since Mubarak's ouster. Dancing with the Stars 200th episode party at Boulevard 3. Off the red carpet: Rick Fox,Emmitt Smith,Michael Irving,Tia Carrere, Mark Ballas. Suge Knight has ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-07-04T01:02:09Z)

Finding winner in swipe fee debate might be difficult

Joe Fasula, co-owner of Scranton-based supermarket chain Gerrity's, said the swipe fees cut into the profitability of every sale, as do other electronic fees. A retailer's costs are always reflected in price, he said, so clearly swipe-fee cost is worked ... (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2011-07-04T01:45:06Z)

Beckett fans season-high 11 as Red Sox top Astros

Beckett said he tried not to think about his selection too much before the game. "It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction," he said. "Obviously you're happy and everything like that, but you still have to go out there and do your job." (Source: WHDH.com 2011-07-04T00:54:59Z)

Research and Markets: China Gas Markets, 2011 - Covering Data on Key Regulations, Companies and Energy Assets in China

The report compares the investment environment in China with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the natural gas sector in China together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-07-04T02:56:41Z)

Ohio budget a big rule changer

State Sen. Mark Wagoner, R-Toledo, said the original version of the bill granted to sole authority on sale or leasing terms to the governor's administration, specifically the department of transportation director. "We fought very hard in the Senate version ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2011-07-04T01:02:09Z)

European Council: 'China is taking over Europe'

Both China and Germany have signed 14 new agreements and China inked $15 billion in new business deals, including the purchase of 62 new Airbus A320 passenger jets. While this comes as positive economic news for a struggling world economy, some observers ... (Source: Catholic Online 2011-07-04T01:37:56Z)

Thaksin party wins Thai election

"But, as we know in Thai politics, these deals can fall over very quickly," he added. Some Thais, especially females, see Yingluck's victory as a big step for women in a country where they have struggled for equal representation in government. "I've always ... (Source: Al Jazeera 2011-07-04T00:40:40Z)

MLB: N.Y. Mets 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 (10 inn.)

Francisco Rodriguez (2-2) earned the win with two innings of scoreless relief for the Mets, who avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees. Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher drove in the Yankees' runs. (Source: United Press International 2011-07-04T02:13:44Z)

Jason Bay delivers RBI single in 10th as Mets come back against Mariano Rivera & Yankees, 3-2

Robinson Cano doubles in the 5th and comes home on a Nick Swisher single, tying the game, 1-1. (Andrew Theodorakis/News) "This is enormous," Collins said. "To have the game we had, to battle to the end and to score off Mariano, which doesn't happen very ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-07-04T02:06:34Z)

African Union Members Agree to Disregard Qaddafi Arrest Warrant

"The ICC is a European Guantanamo Bay. It's only against the African leaders. It never deals with the crimes committed by the United States of America ... and by the European powers ... everywhere in the world." (Source: FOX News 2011-07-03T10:00:12Z)

Summer in the city with music

Many musicians who have got their start at Summer Nights have gone on to get record deals and prosper as full-time musicians. One of those is Chris Henderson who got his start in Ben Block's Big Bad Blues Band. Henderson has since gone on to be signed to ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-07-04T01:45:06Z)

Europe debt crisis shadows Fed meeting on economy

The Fed could resume that effort if the European crisis worsened. It could also pursue stepped-up lending to financial firms through its emergency loan program, called the discount window. And it could resume the unorthodox loan programs it used during the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-07-03T18:49:55Z)

Thai election results show ousted PM's party ahead

"Everyone is talking about political deals, but no one is talking about how to end impunity, restore freedom of expression and hold perpetrators accountable no matter how high up they are," Sunai said. "Without that, Thailand will never able to get out of ... (Source: CBS News 2011-07-03T14:10:45Z)

Rivera, Yankees let sweep slip away against Mets

The Yankees tied it in the fifth. Robinson Cano led off with a double for the first hit off Dickey, and Nick Swisher followed with an RBI single. NOTES: The Yankees optioned rookie RHP Ivan Nova to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to open a spot in the ... (Source: The State 2011-07-04T01:09:18Z)

All-Star Pitching and a Late Walk Help the Red Sox

"It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction ... ORIOLES 5, BRAVES 4 Mark Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Nick Markakis had a career-high five hits as visiting Baltimore ended its five-game losing ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-04T01:37:56Z)

July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires

And wildfires have charred thousands of square miles in recent months. Some parts of the affected region already ban the sale or use of fireworks — or at least the types that explode or scatter fireballs, such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. (Source: CBS42.com 2011-07-04T00:47:50Z)

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