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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 10:48 pm

Freeman's TV show ponders riddles of life

Though a scientist to his core, he speaks earnestly of having been a speck on the wing of a butterfly that was soaring over a beautiful meadow, then left this universe for a realm beyond whose major constituent, he says, was love. Evidence of an afterlife? (Source: The Post and Courier 2011-06-11T03:52:35Z)

Big Easy balances bigger family issues with major pursuit

It took only a day. Samantha, Liezl and Ernie s daughter, was an easy baby, a perfect little girl , Ernie said, blond hair, blue eyes, just beautiful . So eight years ago, when Liezl gave birth to Samantha s younger brother, Ben, the Elses had a reference point. (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-11T04:28:23Z)

Arbitrator awards Mike Dunleavy $13 million from the Clippers

The bulk of the remaining money owed consists of deferred compensation. His case was heard in April before Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services in Santa Monica. Additional briefs were filed by both sides in May. Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling has ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-11T03:45:26Z)

Navy crew welcomed to Malibu for shore leave

"Would I like to see Charlie Sheen? Definitely!" she said. "I was very excited that we're going to see the beautiful people." But if they don't run into A-listers, that's OK with Marilyn Kennard, a Bessemer, Ala., native who serves as the ship's command master chief. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-11T05:04:10Z)

Mike Dunleavy awarded $13.5 million

Although the case was heard several months ago before the Arbitration and Mediation Services in Santa Monica, the parties in the case were formally notified Friday. The Los Angeles Times first reported the decision on its website Friday afternoon. (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-11T04:06:54Z)

NASCAR divorce case gets messier

"The cumulative effect of all of her breaches." Stephenson said, "were to deprive him of the benefit of his bargain: I will give you a bunch of money that I don't have to give you, if you do these few things. (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2011-06-11T03:52:35Z)

Prosecutors focus on duct tape in Casey Anthony trial

"This disgusting superimposition is nothing more than a fantasy," lead defense attorney Jose Baez said while arguing against it. "...They're throwing things against the wall and seeing if it sticks." Following a short recess to review some case law offered ... (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2011-06-11T05:25:39Z)

General Motors CEO weighing options for loss-making European unit Opel [Times of Oman]

Volkswagen (VW) had no comment. Drastic restructuring VW, Europe s biggest carmaker which has almost 20 billion euros ($29.3 billion) available to spend, is already juggling deals with Porsche, MAN and Suzuki. GM dropped plans to spin off Opel in 2009 ... (Source: TMCnet 2011-06-11T04:14:04Z)

Malibu Pier welcomes US Navy warship

"The last time there was one anywhere around here was the Ronald Reagan off of Santa Barbara. This is a unique event, so let's all enjoy it." "When we found out about it we were pretty amazed," said Malibu resident Leslie Godwin. "The Malibu Pier and a ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-11T05:11:20Z)

Wichita's beloved Bubble Man dies

"I can't tell you how many times we've been out eating, and little kids will come up and yell, 'The Bubble Man' or 'Santa Claus!' " Anne Tibbetts said. Mr. Tibbetts was born in Salina on May 18, 1949. With a father in the Air Force, he lived in a variety ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-06-11T05:04:10Z)

Calif. wine grape growers suffer a sobering spring

"That's what makes this business so damned interesting," said Jim Fiolek, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association. It also can keep winemakers up at night. Jason Haas, general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard near Paso Robles ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-10T21:04:34Z)

German chancellor seeks clarity on Opel from GM

German media reported on Thursday that possible buyers could include Chinese carmakers or Germany's Volkswagen, though Europe's biggest carmaker is already juggling with several other deals. Seibert said Merkel was irritated that GM had not reacted to ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-10T19:24:21Z)

W.Va. owner of land near Monticello mum on plans

"It's one of the most beautiful places in the world," he said of the property in Virginia . "It has tremendous historical value, and value from a conservation standpoint." Justice purchased the property from MeadWestvaco after it no longer needed it for ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2011-06-11T03:59:45Z)

California wine country suffers a sobering spring

"That's what makes this business so damned interesting," said Jim Fiolek, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association. It also can keep winemakers up at night. Jason Haas, general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard near Paso Robles ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-11T03:59:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 8:49 pm

Former Cyclone Cael Sanderson making a comeback at U.S. trials

Scott beat former Cyclone Nick Fanthorpe in the quarterfinals after Fanthorpe beat another former Cyclone, Ty Clark, in the first round. At 163 pounds, Council Bluffs native and Iowa State 2007 NCAA champion Trent Paulson, a trials champion in 2009 ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-11T02:12:22Z)

Arbitrator awards Mike Dunleavy $13 million from the Clippers

The bulk of the remaining money owed consists of deferred compensation. His case was heard in April before Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services in Santa Monica. Additional briefs were filed by both sides in May. Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling has ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-11T02:55:19Z)

Hero put life on line when he could've just saved himself

Petry and his wife, Ashley, have four children - Brittany, Austin, Reagan and Landon. The 31-year-old native of Santa Fe, N.M., has served six tours in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, according to the Army. He enlisted in September 1999. When he re-enlisted ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2011-06-11T02:19:32Z)

Lil Wayne coming to Qwest in September

Wayne's latest single, "6 Foot 7 Foot," has gone as high as No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Tickets go on sale June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Qwest Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, Tickemaster retail outlets or by phone at 800-745-3000. (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2011-06-11T03:23:57Z)

It's Just Lunch Celebrates 20th Anniversary

During the month of June, It's Just Lunch San Francisco will offer $200 off of a premiere membership. IJL's dating services can help individuals meet the person that is perfect for them and this is a great opportunity to take advantage. For more ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-11T02:55:19Z)

Yankees Let Indians Know They've Had Enough

Run-scoring singles from Robinson Cano and Jorge Posada and a sacrifice fly by Nick Swisher gave the Yankees a three-run lead. Carmona (3-8) was never able to control his sinker, his best pitch, and the Yankees chased him after just four innings. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-11T03:02:29Z)

Boxing: Khan blasts 'chicken' Bradley

Khan had hoped to face the WBC and WBO title holder Bradley in his next bout - but the American rejected the opportunity despite being presented with a favourable offer. And the 24-year-old Khan, who now faces IBF champion Zab Judah in Las Vegas on July 23 ... (Source: espnstar.com 2011-06-11T03:16:48Z)

Two mountain peaks going cheap in Austria

proudly boasts that the two peaks offer the "most stunning views of the Carnic Alps and are popular destinations for mountain climbers and hikers". Nevertheless, the decision to put them up for sale has angered locals. "It's a mystery to me why they're ... (Source: ABS-CBN 2011-06-11T02:48:10Z)

Twins 5, Rangers 4

Josh Hamilton (an estimated 441 feet) and Nelson Cruz (450 feet) hit huge home runs against Twins starter Nick Blackburn, and Cruz's shot tied the game with one out in the eighth. "That might've been the longest home run I've ever seen hit," Young said. (Source: MyFox Dallas 2011-06-11T02:26:41Z)

Losing offshore isn't worse than across town

With economies of scale and national ads, those two could offer more choices at better prices, so Ralph's Diner failed. Should he and his employees be entitled to extra taxpayer subventions because they are casualties of competition? Why? What's the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-11T03:16:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 6:44 pm

Ex-Tulsa cop convicted on 5 corruption counts; 2 current officers acquitted in federal trial

Current officers Nick DeBruin and Bruce Bonham hugged former officer Harold Wells before federal marshals led him away. Wells embraced his wife, who broke down in tears after he left the courtroom. A sentencing date was not immediately set. (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-11T01:22:16Z)

Joe Lacob on Mark Jackson: "I wanted somebody with a fresh approach"

If that happens and we think we can get a good deal, then we'd consider doing it. Every other player… no one's excluded from that. But I would say right now, if I had to bet, Monta Ellis is going to be on this team. -Q: Have you had discussions with ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2011-06-11T01:00:47Z)

CBI may probe Cisco's role in CWG scam

BANGALORE:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has expanded its inquiry net to probe the role of original equipment manufacturers and network implementation partners involved in the Commonwealth Games communication deal, allegedly a highly inflated contract. (Source: Times of India 2011-06-11T01:15:06Z)

Deal makes Auburn's Chizik 7th-highest paid college coach

Chizik, who is 22-5 in two years at Auburn and earned numerous coach of the year honors last season after guiding the Tigers to a 14-0 record, is now the fourth highest-paid coach in the SEC, behind Alabama's Nick Saban ... The new deal bumps Chizik's ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-06-11T01:22:16Z)

Mark Jackson talks big, bold as new Warriors coach

Jackson agreed to a $6 million, three-year deal to take over a team that went 36-46 last season. That was a 10-game improvement from the previous season but not enough to save Keith Smart's job. "We're not going to accept mediocrity," Jackson said ... (Source: Deseret News 2011-06-11T00:53:38Z)

Ex-Tulsa cop convicted of corruption; 2 acquitted

Current officers Nick DeBruin and Bruce Bonham hugged former officer Harold ... said Wells has spent nearly $100,000 to try to prove his innocence and that he was offered a deal by prosecutors but didn't take it "because he wanted to take the stand and ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-06-11T01:07:57Z)

In Arizona, firefighters in a race with the wind

"Psychologically, to get some black on the map is a huge deal," he said. "We've been reacting to this fire since the beginning, and this is the first day we've really been able to go after it." (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-11T01:22:16Z)

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Former Oklahoma Cop Convicted of Corruption, Two Current Cops Acquitted

Current officers Nick DeBruin and Bruce Bonham hugged former officer Harold ... said Wells has spent nearly $100,000 to try to prove his innocence and that he was offered a deal by prosecutors but didn't take it "because he wanted to tell the truth." (Source: FOX News 2011-06-11T01:07:57Z)

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Tester seeks disaster help for farm communities

The current scale of disaster is something rarely seen. And states like Montana, where drought is the norm, are in unfamiliar territory as they deal with considerable flood damage. "We have never been here before, and hopefully, we won't be again for a ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2011-06-11T00:53:38Z)

Auburn hikes Chizik's salary to $3.5 million

Auburn announced a deal Friday worth $3.5 million a year through 2015. Chizik could make up to $4.5 million with incentives. He made $2.1 million in salary last season, but received another $1.3 million in bonuses after the Tigers went unbeaten and won the ... (Source: AP - NBC Sports 2011-06-10T15:06:39Z)

Ohio judge orders Ford to pay $2bn to dealers

The case involves all Ford dealers who purchased medium and heavy-duty trucks from Ford between 1987 and 1997. Carmakers routinely offer discounts and other incentives to their dealers to encourage vehicle purchases. The Ohio class-action suit centres on ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-11T00:53:38Z)

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Rick Carlisle's success proves Pistons must be more patient

But it's not hard to say that Carlisle got a raw deal. It's a fact. And that should be the lesson for Tom Gores and Joe Dumars going forward. Find the best coach, whoever it is, and let him do his job. Great coaches can be a lot like great players. (Source: Detroit Free Press 2011-06-11T01:00:47Z)

Cash shells don't always do what is on tin

He may now be on the verge of a deal. I have learnt that Mr Osmond is in detailed talks ... He has, I am told, decided that a straightforward sale of Northern Rock will deliver the best outcome for taxpayers following advice from Deutsche Bank and UK ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-11T01:36:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 4:45 pm

Spokesman: San Diego Chargers stake off the market

But Fabiani said the purpose of the sale had been to reduce the 87-year-old Spanos' estate tax liability upon his death. The tax rate was expected to soar with the anticipated expiration of the so-called Bush tax cut, he said. The Spanos family decided to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-06-10T23:27:44Z)

Chargers no longer looking for buyer

But Fabiani said the purpose of the sale had been to reduce the 87-year-old Spanos' estate tax liability upon his death. The tax rate was expected to soar with the anticipated expiration of the so-called Bush tax cut, he said. The Spanos family decided to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-10T22:37:37Z)

Bellator's Rebney: "Summer Series" tourney highlights international-recruiting success

With a hodgepodge of TV deals that ultimately led to MTV2, ratings have been a mixed bag. And grabbing MMA fans' interest following the UFC-Strikeforce merger has been tough. But Rebney, who kicks off a three-event "Summer Series" of shows later this month ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-10T22:59:06Z)

Kevorkian remembered as 'true believer' in assisted suicide crusade

While he fell short of seeing assisted suicide legalized nationally, he changed how society deals with end-of-life issues by raising awareness of them, his supporters said. "If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't be talking about it," said Maria Sykes ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-10T22:59:06Z)

Ford Loses $2 Billion Judgment to Dealers, Law Firm Says

"Because every potential price was not published, each sale is affected by hidden discounts in each negotiation of the artificially inflated published price," Judge Corrigan said in upholding the verdict to Westgate Ford Truck Sales Inc. "As to all ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T22:51:56Z)

Ireland's ex-finance chief Lenihan dies of cancer

The crisis appeared to take a stark physical toll on the dark-haired, normally ebullient Lenihan, who became pale and drawn during 2009. He finally went to a doctor late that year complaining of insomnia and a potential hernia. They found advanced pancreatic cancer. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-10T13:40:45Z)

Ford Loses $2 Billion Judgment to Commercial Truck Dealers, Law Firm Says

"Because every potential price was not published, each sale is affected by hidden discounts in each negotiation of the artificially inflated published price," Judge Corrigan said in upholding the verdict to Westgate Ford Truck Sales Inc. "As to all ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-10T22:37:37Z)

Pandora Boosts IPO by 43 Percent, Seeks as Much as $176 Million

Existing shareholders are offering 8.7 million of the 14.7 million shares for sale. Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. are leading the offering. The shares will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol P. --Editors ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T13:55:04Z)

Kuszczak resigned to Man Utd exit

He may have another year left on his contract at Old Trafford, but Kuszczak says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is keeping him in dark over his future at the club, and therefore has accepted it is time for his departure after five seasons. "I haven't spoken ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-10T13:04:58Z)

Tenn. Dad Convicted of Murder in Wife's Brutal Killing

"My family has been tortured and burdened for three years," Irvin said. During the sentencing hearing Friday, jurors were shown six gruesome photos of Gaither's torso, which had dark gray wounds where the head, feet and hands were removed. They also heard ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-10T23:13:25Z)

Samsonite HK IPO bags $1.25 billion after pricing at bottom

The stock will start trading on June 16. CVC stood to earn about $521 million from the sale of Samsonite shares, with RBS fetching nearly $300 million for its portion of the sale. Samsonite's Chief Executive Tim Parker raised about $50 million from the ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-10T13:40:45Z)

Indie film casting call in Tuscarawas

Swartzwelder said he may use Kent State University's Tuscarawas campus as a location. "We are pleased Rik Swartzwelder is considering our beautiful campus as a possible location for his movie, 'Old Fashioned,'" said Dr. Greg Andrews, the dean and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-10T14:45:11Z)

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

Justin Bieber tweets get well wish to hospitalized girlfriend Selena Gomez

She is currently undergoing routine tests." Gomez was set to perform with her band The Scene and take part in a Q &A in the Santa Monica Place Center Plaza, but she was forced to cancel. "Unfortunately due to these unforeseen circumstances, today's ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2011-06-10T21:11:43Z)

Gomez Hospitalized After 'Tonight Show' Appearance

Gomez's appearance to promote the film at a Santa Monica, Calif., mall on Friday was canceled. The hospitalization was first reported by TMZ, which said Gomez suffered from nausea and a headache before going to a Los Angeles-area hospital. (Source: POLLSTAR 2011-06-10T20:57:24Z)

Perdue: Gingrich wasn't committed to running for President

The Democratic incumbent's challenger won't be known until early next year. Pawlenty's campaign manager Nick Ayers previously held the same role for Perdue in Georgia. Friday, Gingrich said he was not deterred by the exodus of aides and supporters from his campaign. (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2011-06-10T21:04:34Z)

Lunch with the FT: David Mamet

Then he returns to safer ground. "The first time I met Tennessee Williams," he recalls, "he showed up at a party in Chicago with two beautiful young boys who were obviously rough trade. He looked at them and then he looked at me and he said ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-10T20:57:24Z)

Selena Gomez rushed to hospital after 'Tonight Show' appearance: Starlet is still 'undergoing tests'

According to TMZ.com , the 18-year-old had a severe headache and was feeling nauseous. Both gossip sites further reported that Gomez was set to appear at Santa Monica Place , a mall in Los Angeles , on Friday night, but the event has been canceled. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-10T21:04:34Z)

Wall Street Getting First Word Not New as Sino-Forest Falls

With assistance from Dune Lawrence in New York, Matt Walcoff in Toronto and Nick Gentle in Hong Kong. Editors: Chris Nagi, Nick Baker To contact the reporters on this story: Nikolaj Gammeltoft in New York at ngammeltoft@bloomberg.net; Whitney Kisling in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T12:07:42Z)

Gingrich for Perry: A good trade?

Sonny Perdue, who had been a co-chair of the Gingrich campaign (and who apparently sided with his former campaign manager, Pawlenty's campaign manager Nick Ayers, over his former chief of staff, big-time Mitt Romney supporter Eric Tanenblatt). (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2011-06-10T14:16:33Z)

Legendary Pictures to make movies in China with joint venture

Legendary Pictures , the production company behind "The Dark Knight" and "The Hangover," has partnered with leading Chinese studio Huayi Brothers Media Corp. to make movies in China that will be shown worldwide. The Hong Kong-based joint venture ... (Source: The Business Journal 2011-06-10T21:04:34Z)

CA Democrats push budget bill but taxes unresolved

Democrats also launched their campaign highlighting the harmful effects of an all-cuts budget without tax extensions. The Santa Clara County sheriff's office would lose $23.3 million, which would cost the jobs of 60 sworn officers and 29 support staff ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2011-06-10T20:28:46Z)

Stocks Sink as Treasuries, Yen Rise; Oil Drops on Saudi Output

Jan. 12. To contact the reporters on this story: Rita Nazareth in New York at rnazareth@bloomberg.net; Lu Wang in New York at lwang8@bloomberg.net. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T20:28:46Z)

Ex-Cape coach Ott gets 17 years in prison for rape

Henley Graves. But the victim's mother spoke to Graves of Ott's "evil, sick, dark side," and declared: "As long as he is alive, [my daughter] will never feel safe." The News Journal does not identify victims of sex crimes. Graves sentenced Ott ... (Source: Delaware Online 2011-06-10T21:18:53Z)

Kuszczak resigned to Man Utd exit

He may have another year left on his contract at Old Trafford, but Kuszczak says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is keeping him in dark over his future at the club, and therefore has accepted it is time for his departure after five seasons. "I haven't spoken ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-10T13:19:17Z)

Scott Coker talks the Zuffa purchase, Barnett, TV and more

Coker is excited about the match-up between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz, and made it clear ... They don't have any drawing power to bargain with," Henderson said. "I agree with Dan that the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-10T20:57:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 12:47 pm

Ill Perez out of Montreal, de la Rosa gets call

I only want to drive when I'm 100 per cent well. I need some more time to recover." De la Rosa drove for the Sauber team last season before being replaced by German Nick Heidfeld, now with Renault, for the final five races of the year. Team chief Peter ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-10T19:02:53Z)

Real Housewives of OC and New Jersey full previews (VIDEOS)

Clipapalooza for the Real Housewives fans! Caroline Manzo - House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year Opening Night - Arrivals - Rockefeller Center - New York City, NY, USA © Bernadette Giacomazzo/PR Photos New Jersey: This week for the housewives it's all ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-10T18:12:46Z)

Photo Alert: Gwen Stefani Hosts Private Harajuku-Themed Tea Party at Royal/T to Support Save the Children's Japan Earthquake Emergency Fund

It feels amazing to give a little back to a culture that has given me so much." "Gwen's Save the Children event was a beautiful evening.  Not only could we do our small part in the effort to raise funds for those affected by the Japanese earthquake and ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-10T18:41:24Z)

Car of missing Essex couple found in Vermont

As of late Thursday night, the couple's dark green Saturn sedan with Vermont registration ABF-818 was unaccounted for, said police. (Source: Burlington Free Press 2011-06-10T18:48:34Z)

Thousands of Enthusiasts Roll Into Oshawa for the Chevrolet Camaro Homecoming Weekend

Chevrolet also has a number of exclusive and special edition models on display, including: -- 2012 Camaro ZL1 -- 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition -- Transformers Bumblebee Camaro (from Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon) -- Neiman Marcus Camaro ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-10T19:17:12Z)

Teenage glee as prom fever sweeps schools

Nick Robertson, chief executive, says: "Dresses are 40 per cent of our business, so it makes total sense." Claire Arksey, director of retail operations at Reiss, adds: "We have definitely noticed an increase in evening dress, clutch bag and suiting ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-10T18:27:05Z)

'Narco-Polo' Shirts New Drug-Inspired Fashion Look

Media coverage also can promote the trend. Newly captured capos are paraded before television cameras wearing the latest narco-fashion, often with beautiful girlfriends at their sides. Authorities allow some, like J.J., to sit down for interviews looking ... (Source: MyFox Dallas 2011-06-10T19:02:53Z)

UPDATE 2-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

[ID:nN09288490] For Deals of the Day click on [DEALS/] (Compiled by Anne Pallivathuckal in Bangalore; Editing by Lincoln Feast and Mike Nesbit) ((anne.pallivathuckal@thomsonreuters.com; within UK +44 20 7542 1810; outside UK +91 80 4135 5353; Reuters ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-10T07:14:12Z)

Formula One: Pedro de la Rosa replaces Sergio Pérez for Canadian GP because of illness

De la Rosa drove for Sauber last season until being dropped in favor of Nick Heidfeld. He is currently the McLaren reserve driver. McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh met Sauber management during the lunch break on Friday and the Spaniard hurried down to the ... (Source: Autoweek.com 2011-06-10T19:17:12Z)

E3 2011: Skyrim Breathes Life into the Game

Immediately, the previously sunny and beautiful environment became enshrouded in darkness ... Looking for a Dell notebook? Find the latest deals and coupons on NotebookReview.com Hop a pond. Or ten. Verizon Wireless has Global Coverage. (Source: Desktop Review 2011-06-10T18:48:34Z)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition Out Next Month

The North American 5th Anniversary Edition also includes: - Collector's Steelbook: A beautiful collectible metal case masterfully embossed with Daedric symbols. - Making of Oblivion: A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Oblivion. (Source: Softpedia 2011-06-10T07:14:12Z)

Exclusive: How Chrysler got out from under Washington's wing

It was the Italian businessman's deep involvement in Chrysler, and Fiat SpA's ( FIA.MI ) willingness to put in $1.27 billion, that helped the company pull off one of the largest debt deals since the financial crisis -- winning the backing of some of the ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-10T19:10:02Z)

Rule to Spread Knicks to More TV Viewers Survives in Court

Editors: Fred Strasser, Charles Carter To contact the reporter on this story: Todd Shields in Washington at tshields3@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Michael Hytha at mhytha@bloomberg.net; Allan Holmes at aholmes25@bloomberg.net (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T19:02:53Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 10:44 am

CC Sabathia stands up for Yankees against David Ortiz, but durability and toughness can't buy a win

The storm clouds over Yankee Stadium Thursday afternoon were dark and foreboding - an ominous sign for a team looking at turbulence ahead. About 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, the sky opened up and the rain came down hard and fast in sideways sheets. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-10T16:46:52Z)

Alexis Stewart IVF discussion gets ugly: Can you spend too much for a baby?

The poster I agreed the most with was this lady that said how great Alexis look for being 45!! "Beautiful picture, baby is so cute! But name Jude for such cutie baby girl hmmmmmmmmmm sounds too strong for a girl, in my opinion. And oh my god Alexis is 45 already!!!! (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2011-06-10T16:54:02Z)

Anne Hathaway gives stunt man a black eye

Anne Hathaway reportedly gave a stunt man a shiner on the set of "The Dark Knight". The "Devil Wears Prada" star is playing Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's Batman sequel which is currently filming on location in London. The Sun newspaper reports ... (Source: Irish Central 2011-06-10T16:25:24Z)

Wallow Wildfire Set to Cross State Line Into New Mexico

fears a summer home he owns in the town may have been among the homes destroyed. Like their senator, thousands of residents are still in the dark, desperate to learn anything about what has happened to their houses since they were evacuated. "We don't know ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-10T16:25:24Z)

Arizona Wildfire Continues to Burn Out of Control

"It's heartbreaking, to be blunt," he said. "This is some of the most beautiful country in the world. It's very difficult to see it change so fast." The current fire had swallowed up 11 structures before destroying 22 homes overnight in Greer and damaging ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-10T16:18:14Z)

North Carolina Abortion Foe Stretches Truth In "Planned Parenthood" Tale

"He went with her to what she describes as a very dark house. In that very dark house, a nurse attended to her. My nephew asked the nurse if she could at least see the ultrasound. The nurse said, 'I can't do that, I'll get fired.'" Eventually, the nurse ... (Source: RH Reality Check 2011-06-10T16:25:24Z)

Storms knock out power to more than 50,000

BGE had restored service to more than 48,000 customers by midmorning Friday, while about 6,000 remained in the dark. BGE says the vast majority will have the lights back on by Friday evening but warns that new outages are possible because of the extreme heat. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-10T17:15:30Z)

'So You Think You Can Dance': The Top 20 struts its stuff before the voting begins

I was wrong Thursday night when I said there were no tappers this season. So wrong.  Nick Young and Jess LeProtto are the competition's Broadway/tap dancers, and they performed a charming, high-energy Chris Scott tap routine, with tiny Jess dapper in a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-10T16:18:14Z)

Casey Anthony trial: Dr. G testifies that FBI confirmed tibia came from Caylee

She is wearing a dark, long-sleeved shirt with hair pulled back in a bun. She is frequently clenching her hand into a fist and holding it to her mouth. That hand is also holding a tissue. During the morning she wrapped herself in a sweater and kept her ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-10T16:46:52Z)

A's had to can Geren but not many other firings expected yet in '11

The Marlins seem to prefer a big name as they enter their beautiful but ill-placed and unnecessary new retractable dome stadium next year. E-Rod is doing a very solid job. But then the same could have been said for previous Marlins managers Joe Girardi and ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-10T16:39:43Z)

Ranking the SEC's football coaches

One of the things he asked was to rank the SEC's top 6 football coaches right now. Marvin Gentry/US Presswire Nick Saban was the easy consensus choice for top SEC coach, but after that, it's not so clear-cut. Given that Saban is the only coach in history ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-10T16:11:05Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 8:45 am

Unforgivable Behavior, Except When It's Not

Weiner. Congressional Democrats are in high huff about Anthony D. Weiner , as they offer a parade of I am shocked/I am outraged/I have never heard of such misbehavior. (To which you're tempted to add: Since a Democratic governor of New York was found ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-10T14:52:20Z)

Split Verdicts for Man Accused of Terrorism

Fitzgerald said in a statement. "We will bring to justice all those who seek to facilitate violence." The mixed verdict deals a blow both to Mr. Rana, who faces a possible sentence of 30 years in prison, and the government, which expressed ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-10T06:59:53Z)

Assisted Living or a Nursing Home?

I consulted Ms. Gwyther and Dr. Hawes for guidance on which older people are likely to do well there and which will need the greater supervision and higher staff ratios a good nursing home can offer. "Good nursing home" is not a contradiction ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-10T15:28:08Z)

Tour a nuclear reactor that's a national landmark

Nuclear plants clamped down on visits after the Sept. 11th attacks, but they've since established new security protocols and a few now offer tours, said Steve Kerekes, a spokesman for the NEI. But visits to parts of the INL outside the museum are strictly ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-10T15:20:58Z)

Apple's iCloud music service delayed in UK until 2012

One of the reasons to the delays in securing deals with UK record labels and publishers is that the UK market would want to wait to see if it is a viable and secure system for the music industry to work with. Mark Mulligan from Forrester Research had this ... (Source: Musicrooms.net 2011-06-10T15:28:08Z)

Briefly: iTunes in the Cloud held up in UK; iPhone in space; Android messaging

"The licensing team at the PRS have started talks with Apple, but are a long way off from any deals being signed…It is very much the early stages of the negotiations and is similar to the launch of iTunes – which began in the US and took a while to ... (Source: Apple Insider 2011-06-10T06:09:47Z)

Greece Said to Need 45 Billion Euros in New Loans

It would be filled by the loans, plus around 57 billion euros in unspent aid from last year's bailout, roughly 30 billion euros in asset-sale proceeds and about 30 ... to persuade the German parliament to offer new loans in another three-year package ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-10T07:35:41Z)

Delaware Schools Teams with Microsoft for Live@edu

The Department of Technology and Information (DTI) will initially migrate approximately 20,000 faculty and staff to this no-cost platform in June 2011, with the goal being to move everyone to Microsoft Live@edu, as well as offer it to the more-than-129,000 ... (Source: TMCnet 2011-06-10T07:21:22Z)

Microsoft Loses U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Fined $290M USD

It deals specifically with No. 5,787,449 , which was filed in 1998. In 2007 -- nine years after i4i filed their patent -- Microsoft included an implementation of an XML parsing software, which followed the implementation detailed in the patent. The parser ... (Source: DailyTech 2011-06-10T15:20:58Z)

"Dollar boys" keep Sierra Leone in business

"The reason why the economy has not collapsed and things have not come to a halt is that informal arrangements fill the gap," said Financial Secretary Edmund Koroma, referring to both the dollar boys as well as to the bilateral deals formed between ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-10T15:28:08Z)

Apple Moves to Intervene in Lodsys Patent Dispute

According to PCMag.com , the filing states: The license expressly permits Apple to offer and otherwise make available to its developers' products and services that embody the inventions contained in the patents in suit. In a May 31 blog post , Lodsys says ... (Source: IT Business Edge 2011-06-10T15:20:58Z)

Fountain Is Reopening, but Not to Splash In

Passero , another councilman running for the Democratic nomination for mayor, said the contretemps was "much ado about nothing" and added that "the city should not be getting a black eye over this fountain," because "it's a beautiful addition." (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-10T15:13:49Z)

Nidec Corporation recorded revenues of JPY587,459 million ($6,344.6 million) during the financial year ended March 2010

Nidec (or the company) is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of drive technology products. The company offers precision small-sized motors, middle-sized motors, machinery equipment, as well as electronic components, optical ... (Source: Transworld News 2011-06-10T15:13:49Z)

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