Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 10:42 pm

Edwards is racing's man of the people

Edwards, from Columbia, did his best to accommodate the fans. He wielded two Sharpies in his right hand — a silver one to sign dark hats, T-shirts, helmets, die-cast cars, posters, tires and even door panels and deck lids; and a black one to sign lighter ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-03T04:16:24Z)

Bargain shoppers help boost TJX, BJ's sales

T wo top Massachusetts-based discount retailers saw sales rise in May as shoppers sought bargains amid higher food and gasoline prices. Framingham-based TJX Cos. reported a 2 percent increase in same-store sales, well below analysts' estimate of 3.1 percent. (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-03T04:37:52Z)

Procurement rethink to save £3bn

But he said the centrally negotiated deals would be made available to them and the spending cuts provided "a burning platform, the hottest there has ever been". That, he said, would encourage them to take advantage of the central government deals. (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-03T04:30:43Z)

Minnesota's travel industry is cautiously optimistic

The industry, while not booming, is gaining ground after suffering through its dark days as an expendable part of tightening household budgets. The tourism industry is a key component of the Minnesota economy, accounting for $699 million in state sales tax ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2011-06-03T04:59:21Z)

Kevin Bacon's Nazi Doctor Fights X-Men; School Massacre: Movies

Little did I know that a band of mutants saved the world from nuclear annihilation. Fantasy history plays a big part in the fifth film of the blockbuster Marvel comic-book series. The story of how the mutants developed their super powers and formed their ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-03T04:16:24Z)

Report prepared on alleged fight in Illinois Legislature

"We need to create a structure that ... doesn't pick winners based on money, power, backroom deals or slick political maneuvering by powerful, connected lobbyists," McCarter said in the speech, in an apparent reference to Jacobs' lobbyist father ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-03T05:06:30Z)

BCS to explain itself to the Justice Department

I suspect what we will do is go right back to the old bowl system and the conferences will make their deals — the same things we used to have. "Then it will give (the media) the opportunity to write editorials about how we should have a playoff system ... (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-03T04:52:11Z)

X-Men fans have something to look forward to

It would all be so much fantasy-land hoo-ha were it not for the actors Vaughn has enlisted to bring the characters to life: With his thumb poised along his limpid blue eyes, McAvoy aptly embodies Xavier's pensive humanism. Lawrence, last year's breakout ... (Source: Concord Monitor 2011-06-03T05:06:30Z)

Beverley W. "Booty" Armstrong dies

"Booty was a master at negotiating leases and business deals. He was a deal guy. He loved deals, he loved doing them and he loved being in the room negotiating a deal." Mr. Armstrong became involved with Richmond International Airport because he saw it ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2011-06-03T04:09:14Z)

Next up: NBA lockout? ;THUNDER;LABOR STRIFE COULD DAMPER OKC'S OFFSEASON AND 2011-12 SEASON

The still-ridiculously-young Thunder might be the West favorite next season. And yet NBA arenas, most notably ours, could be dark for who knows how long, even after hoops season has arrived. Bad for business and bad for basketball. Just when you teach ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-03T04:23:33Z)

Fan-favorite Edwards running strong

Edwards, of Columbia, Mo., did his best to accommodate the fans. He wielded two Sharpies in his right hand — a silver one to sign dark hats, t-shirts, helmets, die-cast cars, posters, tires and even door panels and deck lids; and a black one to sign ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-06-03T05:13:39Z)

Kroger expands $1-a-gallon gas discount

The Kroger Co. is pumping up its fuel discount program, more than tripling the number of grocery stores nationally where regular shoppers can get up to a $1-a-gallon discount on a tankful of gas. The nation's largest traditional grocery chain has pointed ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2011-06-03T04:02:05Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 8:43 pm

Parents Make Facebook Page for Unborn Child; Becomes Online Journal

"Beautiful girl, can't wait to see you!" Ellie Greene originally posted about the baby, but now, with friends sending messages directly to Marriah, she answers in her daughter's voice: "Mom is doing the shopping thing again. What is she going to get me now?" (Source: ABC News 2011-06-03T02:07:33Z)

Some Question a Congressman's Uncertainty, but Others Take It in Stride

"She's a smart, beautiful woman," she explained. Morris Mosseri, 36, who works for a security company and lives in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn, said he was confident the photo was of Mr. Weiner. "There must be such a picture of him out ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-03T02:07:33Z)

Police could figure out Weiner guilt or innocence

Twitter allows users to send a "direct message" that is visible only to the recipient, much like an email. Yfrog doesn't offer that option. In a setup that could be confusing, it prompts users to send pictures to other Twitter users, but the resulting ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2011-06-03T02:14:42Z)

Kevin Bacon's Nazi Doctor Fights X-Men; School Massacre: Movies

Fantasy history plays a big part in the fifth film of the ... Maria Bello groans in bed. In " Beautiful Boy ," Sheen and Bello play the grieving, perplexed parents of a college freshmen who commits a Virginia Tech-type massacre before killing himself. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-03T02:21:52Z)

Factbox: Luxury goods maker Prada vs peers

Leather goods, which offer higher margins, are expected to be the fastest-growing category for Prada, whose roots are in the leather business. The division accounts for 50 percent of revenue, close to Gucci (55 percent) and Hermes (50 percent). An equity ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-03T02:14:42Z)

Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams: I Did Try to Make Arya Left-Handed!

Living in the fantasy world of HBO's Game of Thrones can be brutal, especially on the children. Just ask newcomer Maisie Williams who plays 11-year-old Arya Stark. It's not easy being a Stark family member these days. In the season premiere, Arya's younger ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-03T02:07:33Z)

Monsanto rises 10% on delisting talk, company dismisses rumours

The rumour doing the rounds was the parent would offer 2,500 per share to buy back the shares. Monsanto Company and Monsanto Holdings together hold 72.15% stake in its Indian arm. (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-03T02:29:01Z)

California Legislature advances bills on food containers, cellphones in prisons

Two have even been confiscated from Charles Manson . "We know that inmates with cellphones are ordering murders, organizing escapes, facilitating drug deals, controlling street gangs and terrorizing rape victims," Padilla said. The measure would make ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-03T02:07:33Z)

Euro champion spreads the word

Fans of the beautiful game, concerned over the allegations of cash payments used to secure favour from Fifa delegates, can at least rest assured that the body's internal financial affairs are in order. KPMG's internal audit experts Fredy Luthiger and ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-03T03:11:58Z)

Clarice Taylor Dies at 93; TV's Cosby Called her Mom

The cause was congestive heart failure, her spokesman, Ulysses Carter, said. In a recurring role, Ms. Taylor played Anna Huxtable, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable's mother, during the nine-year run of the program starting in 1984. Both she and Earle Hyman ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-03T03:26:17Z)

'X-Men: First Class': Did Fox Breathe Life Into a Tired Superhero Franchise?

"He's a guy bent on world domination, a new world order. He's got a hot chick beside him in scantily clad clothes and he's brokering deals … Daniel Craig could be fighting this guy." There are other things going for it, too. It's the only ... (Source: TheWrap 2011-06-03T03:04:49Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 6:42 pm

D Ballard filling in fine for banged-up Canucks

Canucks coach Alain Vigneault didn't offer any updates after Hamhuis missed a sparsely attended practice Thursday. Even though the Canucks would miss him if he can't play Saturday, Vigneault pointed out the depth Vancouver has on defense. However ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-03T00:27:20Z)

Protesters disrupt Wis. budget committee meeting

Protesters sat in the meeting room all afternoon waiting for the meeting to begin that started six hours late at 7 p.m. Late starts are typical as lawmakers work out deals before convening. Democrats on the panel urged protesters to allow the committee to ... (Source: madison 2011-06-03T01:03:07Z)

Exhibit displays Jim Williams' home and life

For a self-described hermit, Jim Williams acknowledges he may have made a big mistake with his upcoming art exhibit. It will offer a glimpse inside his masterwork in progress, otherwise known as his home. In "Jim Williams: The Beginning of Now," the ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2011-06-03T01:03:07Z)

'Tier 1' status will allow state workers to keep Clinic doctors

In addition to the current benefit-choice period, state officials have pledged to offer an additional enrollment period sometime before the end of December. Dean Olsen can be reached at 788-1543. Memorial Physician Services also added to Tier 1 Memorial ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2011-06-03T01:10:17Z)

Analysis: Djokovic Faces Federer, the Last Man to Beat Him

I believe it's the best player of the time against the best player of history," he said. "So there again, it's going to be a beautiful match." (Source: New York Times 2011-06-03T01:03:07Z)

New information released in search for 'Bump and Run Bandit'

Police say in one case, the victim's car was "bumped" from behind by a black or dark blue Acura coupe, or similar vehicle. Once the victim got out to view the damage, the suspect grabbed the victim's purse and drove off. In two other cases, the suspect ... (Source: 9News 2011-06-03T00:55:58Z)

Feud within key Yemen tribe could tear nation apart

A manager at Yemen's state-run Saba news agency, who was nearly killed on Thursday when Ahmar tribesmen opened fire on his car, called the Ahmars the worst that Yemeni society has to offer — "ignorant, uneducated hicks." "How can you deal with such ignorant people? (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-03T00:55:58Z)

Geithner makes appeal to House GOP freshmen, renews default warning

However, conservatives are likely to discount anything Geithner said because they recall his support, as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York during the Bush administration, for the Troubled Assets Relief Program, which many Republicans have ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2011-06-03T00:34:29Z)

Protesters disrupt Wisconsin committee meeting on Governor Scott Walker's budget plan

Protesters sat in the meeting room all afternoon waiting for the meeting to begin that started six hours late at 7 p.m. Late starts are typical as lawmakers work out deals before convening. Democrats on the panel urged protesters to allow the committee to ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2011-06-03T00:34:29Z)

Obama, GOP differ on medical legal liability

Money could be used by states to establish special health courts, offer legal protection to doctors, hospitals and others who use electronic health records, or establish rules requiring health care providers to set up a system to report medical errors and ... (Source: Oregonian 2011-06-03T00:27:20Z)

Spider-Man 's Pay Dispute With Fired Director Julie Taymor

In a Daily Beast exclusive, Jacob Bernstein details the ugly new wrinkle in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark 's long saga of injuries, postponements, and critical pans. Nearly seven months after it first went into previews, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is ... (Source: Daily Beast 2011-06-03T00:41:39Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 2:45 pm

Mother and boyfriend accused in Goshen toddler death make court appearance

They both entered a charge of not guilty. Now the two will likely decide if they want to go to trial or take a plea deal. About three weeks ago 22-year-old Mande Turner-Berger and her boyfriend 30-year-old Daniel Pennington both called police claiming ... (Source: WNDU 2011-06-02T21:21:13Z)

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan survives no-confidence vote

Kan, who assumed his job about a year ago, cut a backroom political deal with members of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan only hours before the parliamentary vote was to take place. Related Japan underestimated tsunami threat at Fukushima, U.N. experts ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T13:57:24Z)

Kan survives no-confidence vote

After intense backroom discussions among DPJ legislators, including a claimed deal between the prime minister and his predecessor, the motion was defeated in the Diet's lower house by an emphatic 293 votes to 152. Mr Kan's victory came after he had ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-02T11:34:14Z)

NYT: Employment may be key to president's job

The White House is pursuing a number of smaller initiatives, like persuading China to buy more American goods and services; increasing business confidence in the health of the economy, to spur new investment; and striking a deal with Republicans to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-02T12:45:49Z)

Florida-Stetson to meet in Shootout at Amway Center

Florida holds a 51-14 all-time advantage in the series which began in 1920. The school's last met in 2009 with the Gators routing the Hatters, 74-46. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 21 via Ticketmaster.com. (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-06-02T21:14:03Z)

Softbank Said to Plan 550 Billion-Yen Loan Due March 2015

The deal will be completed in July, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details are private. The loan will be divided in two parts, with one portion available in July and the other in October, two of the people said. The purchase of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-02T10:44:08Z)

Champions Tour leader Tom Lehman frets over swing as he seeks fourth victory in 2011

"I actually saw a swing that I made (last week) and no wonder I hit it so lousy. That was terrible. So I kind of had an idea of what the deal was and how to fix it. "To me, it's about rhythm and balance. I felt way better today than I did Tuesday and way ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-06-02T21:14:03Z)

New Issue-John Deere Capital sells $850 mln in 2 parts

Deutsche Bank, HSBC and JP Morgan were the joint bookrunning managers for the sale. BORROWER: JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP TRANCHE 1 AMT $350 MLN COUPON 3-MO-LIBOR MATURITY 7/15/2013 + 15 BPS TYPE NTS ISS PRICE 100 FIRST PAY N/A MOODY'S A2 YIELD N/A SETTLEMENT ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T21:14:03Z)

Must see: Adam Jones evokes Willie Mays with over-shoulder catch

Jones, also showing the Mariners what they're missing on offense after trading him in the Erik Bedard deal , hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, the final margin in a 2-1 victory . But there wasn't anything otherworldly about the homer when ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-02T09:54:01Z)

San Diego urges judge to allow July 4 fireworks

But she had second thoughts after city officials told her it would deal a crushing economic blow. Quinn plans to decide by the end of Friday whether to put her ruling on hold for 90 days. The Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation sued San Diego last year ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-02T21:06:54Z)

Global stocks down on growth fears

German Bunds too retreated from four-month highs hit after a strong Spanish bond sale showed some peripheral euro zone states are riding out the current bout of market stress. The sale came a day after a three-notch downgrade for Greece from Moody's ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T12:02:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 12:43 pm

Plan a Romantic Getaway to an Enchanting and Luxurious Private Villa Along Mexico's Spectacular Pacific Coast

The deal gets even better: Casa Colina will also offer a 5% discount per bedroom not used during a guest's stay. Other prices include Casa Colina's mid season rate of $3800 per night October 1, 2011 through November 20, 2011 and also February 1 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-02T19:05:12Z)

Borders Gets More Time for Turnaround Plan and Starts Prepping for a Sale

Borders Group has been granted 120 more days to prepare a turnaround plan for exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy. If U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn had not granted the extension, the bankrupt bookseller would have had to submit its plan by June 16. Borders ... (Source: paidContent.org 2011-06-02T19:12:22Z)

RPT-China alumina prices drop 7 pct since March, exports mulled

Exports, mostly chemical grades, fell 44 percent to 11,576 tonnes. ($1 = 6.479 Chinese Renminbi) (Additional reporting by Nick Trevethan; Editing by Himani Sarkar) (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T09:03:55Z)

Chandler Shoulders Blame For Game One Rebounding Struggles

After the Mavs were outrebounded 46-36 by Miami in game one, he put a good deal of weight on his own shoulders. "I've got to control the paint," said Chandler. "I've got to take a lot of that blame for being outrebounded. It just is what it is. As a big ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2011-06-02T19:05:12Z)

China Lending-Binge Hangover Looms as Wen Spurs Construction

By building cheaper homes, either for rent or sale below market prices, Wen seeks to prevent social unrest caused by record property prices. He's also countering rising prices in major cities with curbs on lending and mortgages, and a trial property tax ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-02T06:04:57Z)

Asia's "Enormous Impact" On Diamond Market Is Poised To Continue

A: At the top end, each diamond is unique and there are only a very small number of diamonds at that end of the market that come up at auction or private sale every year. So it's very difficult to compare at the top end of the market because you might ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-02T08:35:17Z)

Mavs' obstacles: Dirk's finger, Heat's defense

Nowitzki insists it's no big deal. He woke up Wednesday without throbbing or soreness in the torn tendon in his fingertip and he keeps emphasizing that it's his non-shooting hand. Still, this is the NBA finals. And his Dallas Mavericks are already behind 0 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-02T08:49:36Z)

Falcone's LightSquared Near $20B Agreement with Sprint (S)

Sources are saying Sprint (NYSE: S ) is now close to a massive deal with Phil Falcone's LightSquared which would allow a network construction and sharing accord spanning 15 years, Bloomberg reported Thursday afternoon. The deal, which is being rumored at ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-02T19:12:22Z)

James's Detractors Bracing to Hear Him Laugh Last

"The local media and fans were very resentful," Kennedy said of the deal. "Listen, I grew up in Boston as a Red Sox and Celtics fan, and the irony of the partnership was not lost on us. But this was an opportunity to partner with one of the most ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-02T06:33:35Z)

Judge extends bankruptcy deadline for Borders, sale expected

NEW YORK — A judge granted Borders an extension to file its reorganization plan under bankruptcy protection, but a sale of some of its stores appears more likely. A Borders lawyer confirmed Thursday that a bankruptcy judge granted the extension at ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-02T19:26:41Z)

Lawmakers, schools call new healthy food mandates too costly

Schools also have expressed concern about requirements to serve more dark green vegetables. According to Diane Pratt-Heavner of the School Nutrition Association, which represents school lunch workers, many schools have struggled to get kids to try spinach ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-02T19:12:22Z)

Korean Regulator Attacked as Pressure Grows for Bank Probe

Korean finance regulators have also angered investors with delays that are holding up Lone Star Funds' sale of Korea Exchange Bank even as President Lee Myung Bak pushes for consolidation in the industry. The Financial Services Commission, the state ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-02T07:09:23Z)

UPDATE 1-Costco May comp sales beats market expectations

Last week, Costco, which sells everything from gas to diamond necklaces at a discount to its members, reported a higher third-quarter profit but missed Wall Street estimates due to higher prices on the goods it buys and stronger sales of low-margin gas. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T07:45:10Z)

Haslem Not Planning On Targeting Dirk's Finger

But according to Udonis Haslem, who was charged with guarding Nowitzki for a good deal of the series opener, he won't be looking to target the injury, even though it sits on the hand of the Mavs' best player. "I'm not that type of player that's ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2011-06-02T19:19:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 10:45 am

Fitch Rates San Angelo, Texas' Series 2011 COs 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

The COs are scheduled for a negotiated sale on June 7. Bond proceeds will be used for various facility improvements and pay issuance costs. In addition, Fitch affirms approximately $103 million in general obligation (GO) bonds and certificates of ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-02T16:56:21Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 8:44 am

'American Idol' winners Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina make big Hot 100 debuts

20 on the Hot 100. Both Alaina and McCreery bested season nine winner Lee DeWyze , whose first single (a cover of U2′s "Beautiful Day") slipped onto the chart at number 24. In fact, McCreery's debut is the highest for an Idol alum since Kris Allen ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2011-06-02T14:54:40Z)

Spurrier's pay petition meaningless but concept has merits

But I do think it's time to look into giving student-athletes a small percentage of the peripheral income that a university's athletic department makes off a a team or player's name, whether that's the sale of ... Nutt and Nick Saban – the ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2011-06-02T14:54:40Z)

Asia's "Enormous Impact" On Diamond Market Is Poised To Continue

A: At the top end, each diamond is unique and there are only a very small number of diamonds at that end of the market that come up at auction or private sale every year. So it's very difficult to compare at the top end of the market because you might ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-02T08:35:17Z)

Obama campaign hires Chicago technologist to be 'force multiplier'

"Harper is not the guy you'd typically imagine inviting to a board meeting, but we always did and he was very impressive," said Nick Rosa, managing director of venture capital firm Sandbox Industries, where Reed recently served as an adviser. "If you heard ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T14:47:30Z)

Scotty McCreery And Lauren Alaina Land Solid Chart Debuts

Billboard reports that "I Love You This Big" sold 171,000 downloads last week, which is nearly double the amount Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze's "Beautiful Day" sold (95,000) this time last year. Scotty's single also goes in at #32 on the Country ... (Source: Idolator.com 2011-06-02T15:16:08Z)

Korean Regulator Attacked as Pressure Grows for Bank Probe

Korean finance regulators have also angered investors with delays that are holding up Lone Star Funds' sale of Korea Exchange Bank even as President Lee Myung Bak pushes for consolidation in the industry. The Financial Services Commission, the state ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-02T07:09:23Z)

NYC's Most Photographed Attraction: The 5th Ave Apple Store (Seriously)

They will keep standing in line, and photographing the store, as long as (and only as long as!) Apple maintains its track record of visionary product concepts that are beautiful to look at, and beautiful to use (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-02T14:54:40Z)

Field narrows for AstraZeneca unit sale: sources

EQT was unavailable for comment. The other private equity firms involved declined to comment. The sale of Astra Tech also highlights AstraZeneca's current focus on boosting returns to shareholders as it heads into a wave of patent expiries on some of its ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T15:08:59Z)

Federer-Djokovic, Nadal-Murray make for star-studded semis

"It's the best player of today against the best player in history. ... It's going to be a beautiful match," Nadal said. "I would watch it - if I was a spectator." Sure, there's a lot on the line for the entire quartet of men who'll be playing at Roland ... (Source: CBS Sports 2011-06-02T14:54:40Z)

China Lending-Binge Hangover Looms as Wen Spurs Construction

By building cheaper homes, either for rent or sale below market prices, Wen seeks to prevent social unrest caused by record property prices. He's also countering rising prices in major cities with curbs on lending and mortgages, and a trial property tax ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-02T06:04:57Z)

South Carolina's Steve Spurrier Proposes Payment of College Football Players in the Southeastern Conference

Spurrier has the support of fellow SEC coaches such as LSU's Les Miles and Alabama's Nick Saban . The proposal will be introduced at the SEC's annual meetings. (Source: NESN.com 2011-06-02T15:16:08Z)

Local briefs: Police probe bypass accident; Authorities investigate slayings

They continued Wednesday to look for the gunman, who was wearing a green baseball cap, no shirt and dark-colored blue jeans and was carrying a white shirt while running east on East Chester Street from Holland Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2011-06-02T14:54:40Z)

New baby, cologne ad keep Benjamin Millepied on his toes

The dapper dancer, dressed in a dark suit, his face sporting just the right amount of stubble during a chat the Soho Grand hotel, says he was honored when YSL asked him to star in the brand's new campaign -- mostly because of having his "art form recognized." (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-02T14:47:30Z)

Radical pay plan, hoops change create SEC stir

"Seven said they'd be willing to pay it," Spurrier said, listing himself, Mississippi State's Dan Mullen, Ole Miss' Houston Nutt, Florida's Will Muschamp, Tennessee's Derek Dooley, Alabama's Nick Saban and LSU's Les Miles. "The other guys didn't want to ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2011-06-02T15:16:08Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 6:52 am

Miramax movies come to Hulu

It does not offer any recently made movies from big Hollywood studios as Netflix does, though its collection of television shows is bigger. meanwhile, is pursuing a range of nonexclusive digital distribution deals in order to generate as much revenue as ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2011-06-02T04:10:25Z)

Mystery donor to help Asheville river advocates raise $100,000

An anonymous supporter of RiverLink has said he will match other donations to the nonprofit up to $50,000. The offer, which could help the Asheville-based nonprofit raise up to $100,000, stands until July 1, RiverLink Director Karen Cragnolin said. (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2011-06-02T13:07:17Z)

Hulu, Miramax announce deal to show films

Hulu said Wednesday that it will offer hundreds of Miramax films to some of its subscribers and select films through its ad-supported service as part of a multiyear deal between the two companies. Financial terms were not disclosed. The agreement comes on ... (Source: Delaware Online 2011-06-02T13:07:17Z)

We Happy? Miramax Deal Brings Hundreds Of Movies To Hulu Plus (And To Hulu)

Hulu will offer select films via the advertising-supported Hulu.com service to boot. Launching today, Hulu Plus subscribers will be able to watch Miramax movies in HD (when available), with no advertising interruption. Additionally, Hulu says it will ... (Source: TechCrunch 2011-06-02T02:15:53Z)

Sioux Falls lends supplies, personnel to flood preparation efforts

The city has extended an offer of assistance to Gov. Dennis Daugaard for additional personnel or equipment needs as the incident develops. (Source: Argus Leader 2011-06-02T13:07:17Z)

Flip camera inventor turns to high-tech grilled cheese

Chipotle may be able to offer you online ordering (and Chipotle, by the way, is a $9 billion business), but good luck working off the 500-odd extra calories a burrito is going to give you compared to the Melt's offerings. Are you buying it? Is America ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-02T12:52:58Z)

Slain Syrian boy once wanted to be a cop -- before the crackdown

The medical examiner said proper procedures to identify the body were followed after the body first arrived, and went on to describe how a body deteriorates in phases after death, turning dark brown, for example, with parts becoming enlarged. The boy's ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-02T13:14:27Z)

UPDATE 1-Regency Energy to spend $450 mln on Eagle Ford expansion

The Eagle Ford expansion positions the company to offer similar services to other key producers in the shale play, Keith Crawford, regional vice president of Regency, said. Eagle Ford has emerged as the hottest of those North American shale fields ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T13:00:08Z)

N-able Technologies Expands Market Reach and Sales Potential With New Ingram Micro Distribution Relationship

(NYSE: IM ) to offer its N-central 8.0 RMM platform and complementary tools sets across North America via the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace . The announcement was made at the Ingram Micro Cloud Summit , held this week at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-02T13:21:36Z)

Poll: How do you feel about the possiblity of schools being forced to offer full day kindergarten?

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — State legislators want to cut per-pupil funding in half for schools who continue to offer half day kindergarten programs during the 2012-13 school year. The possibility was one reason why Mt. Morris Schools decided to offer ... (Source: MLive.com 2011-06-02T13:14:27Z)

Search resumes for toddler who fell into Ind. river

Crews searched until dark Wednesday, several hours after the boat tipped over in the Whitewater River near the Franklin County community of Cedar Grove. Lt. William Browne of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources says about 75 volunteers and officers ... (Source: Star-Press 2011-06-02T13:14:27Z)

Reading Eat, Pray Love for Stanford: The Rest of the Book

people who have become a burden to society and are shunned by everyone," but who for fifty years suffered a "dark night of the soul" where she "felt no presence of God whatsoever." Theresa had founded her order with 13 Nuns who, at the time of ... (Source: Salon 2011-06-02T13:28:46Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 4:42 am

Aspose.Newsletter June 2011 Edition is out Now

I am part of Aspose.com "The .NET and Java component publisher!". It is my pleasure to be part of this beautiful world. If I could bring any positive change to this community will be a great honour fo rme. Thanks to you all. (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2011-06-02T11:12:45Z)

Iranian dissident's family suffers double tragedy

Related Man pleads guilty to trying to illegally export missile parts to Iran Iran's supreme leader backs Ahmadinejad Tanker sale to Iranian company a sore spot for Israel Sahabi's daughter Haleh, 57, followed in his political footsteps. A women's rights ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T10:58:26Z)

Vulture comeback: Rebirth among birds of death

They also have vulture restaurants, which offer drug-free carcasses. Nepal launched a 10-year Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction program this year and declared a number of diclofenac-free zones. The drug is rarely used for livestock in Southeast Asia. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-02T11:05:36Z)

UPDATE 9-Japan PM survives with offer to quit once crisis overcome

Kan's offer to step down, probably in the autumn, buys him time to prepare an extra budget to fund the rebuilding cost of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but does little to resolve the country's long-running political and policy paralysis. Thanks to ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T11:34:14Z)

Mom files lawsuit in Indian child suicide outbreak

"The truth. That for us would be closure, the truth. He was beautiful. His truth will save people's lives," she said. About three hours before Dalton Gourneau's death, a Wolf Point High School counselor caught the teen putting a can of chewing tobacco in ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2011-06-02T10:51:17Z)

FACT CHECK: Democrats distort GOP Medicare plan

The government would offer subsidies to pay for the coverage and set standards that insurers must follow. One condition, says the plan, is that participating insurers "agree to offer insurance to all Medicare beneficiaries, to avoid cherry-picking and ... (Source: Anderson Independent-Mail 2011-06-02T11:05:36Z)

Deutsche Telekom Hasn't Received Yet Greek OTE Option Notice

Greece's Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou last week sent a letter to Deutsche Telekom to initiate the "further privatization" of OTE, of which the government owns 20 percent, to drive forward a 50 billion-euro asset sale program and reduce ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-02T10:51:17Z)

Samsung files LCD complaints against Taiwan's AU

Samsung is seeking an order to prohibit the import and sale of those LCD devices. Suwon, South Korea-based Samsung also said it filed a legal action against the Taiwanese company in the United States District Court of Delaware seeking damages over alleged ... (Source: Arizona Daily Sun 2011-06-02T11:19:55Z)

Inmate Sam Riddle denied chance to teach ethics

Riddle also is considering writing a children's book, though Martin-Henry would not offer any details about the book's premise. "He has been in talks with producers in the entertainment realm," she said. "That could mean a play or a movie — there has ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-02T10:51:17Z)

Pentagon chief denies US wants to 'hold China down'

US lawmakers are pushing for the sale of dozens of F-16 fighters to Taiwan, which would infuriate China if it receives White House approval, but Gates declined to comment on the proposed deal. He also repeated his view that there were divisions between the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-02T11:27:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 2, 2011, 12:41 am

Commissioner's office aims for June 22 to finish inquiry into Dodgers' finances

Fox does not plan to move forward with the television contract unless the company can be assured Jamie McCourt will not contest the deal in court. Selig has said he would not consider approving the contract until the investigation is completed. Frank ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-02T06:55:04Z)

Japan PM survives with offer to quit once crisis overcome

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday survived a no-confidence vote by offering to resign once he has overcome the worst of the country's nuclear crisis, a last-minute deal with ruling party rebels who had threatened to turf him from office. (Source: WNEP-TV 16 2011-06-02T07:16:32Z)

HIGHLIGHTS-BOJ's Nakamura warns on policy paralysis

[ID:nL3E7H2010] Below are key quotes from Nakamura's news conference after his meeting with business leaders in Nara, western Japan: "Japan cannot allow, and does not have room, for an interruption of policy or paralysis when it needs to deal with the ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-02T06:47:54Z)

Iran Needs to See 'End of Tunnel' for Nuclear Deal, Russia Says

June 2 (Bloomberg) -- World powers need to offer to ease sanctions against Iran to get the country to cooperate in resolving the dispute over its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Talks between Iran and the five permanent United ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-02T07:09:23Z)

Russia warns U.S., NATO not to aid Syrian protesters after Libya

At the Group of Eight summit last week in Deauville, France, U.S. President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy asked Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev to help negotiate a deal acceptable ... in negotiating "any deals of immunity or ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2011-06-02T06:47:54Z)

Hillsboro dismisses Katrina Carter as girls basketball coach

Katrina Carter, who won a Class AAA girls basketball title in her first season at Hillsboro, was dismissed Wednesday by Principal Terry Shrader. "I'd say it was a comprehensive decision in the best interest of the program," Shrader said of the ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2011-06-02T07:16:32Z)

Queen decorates Nepali for Afghanistan heroics

Britain's Major General Nicholas Carter, who was commander of allied forces in southern Afghanistan during Pun's deployment, praised his efforts. "The CGC does not get handed out lightly. It was a most remarkable achievement," he said. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-02T07:16:32Z)

Japan PM survives no-confidence vote

Even if he stays in office a few more months, Kan will struggle to forge deals with a feisty opposition in a divided parliament, as the government tries to thrash out policies to rein in Japan's bulging public debt. The vote had been expected to be very close. (Source: Al Jazeera 2011-06-02T06:47:54Z)

Jason Donald definitely knows he was out

It's like I'm watching some other guy run down the line. "I knew it was a big deal when it happened. But now, I guess it's just another part of my career, another chapter in my life. It's not the only thing I've ever done or will ever do in baseball." (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-02T06:26:26Z)

Garridos to be sentenced; will Jaycee Lee Dugard appear?

Then there is the matter of Dugard's book deal. "Ms. Dugard's book, 'A Stolen Life,' will be launched in bookstores throughout the country on July 12, 2011," Olson wrote. "The media reviews, both in the press and on national television, have called it a ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2011-06-02T06:40:45Z)

Magic Valley nonprofit looking at Gooding office

If a deal is reached on a new Gooding office, the organization would look at having one person work there to coordinate services. A second person would work there during the winter to handle heat bill assistance requests. Office hours there would be ... (Source: Twin Falls Times-News 2011-06-02T07:09:23Z)

America Service Group deal should close Friday

America Service Group Inc. said its shareholders approved the prison health-care services company's merger deal that is expected to close Friday with Valitas Health Services Inc., a St. Louis-based rival. Under the deal approved by a required majority of ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2011-06-02T07:16:32Z)

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