Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 11:11 pm

Analysts fault Dallas plan to forgo bids on some Love Field concessions

A plan to hand over more than half of concession space at a renovated Dallas Love Field without competitive bidding is out of the ordinary and could result in a worse deal for the city-owned airport, airport consultants ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-09T05:09:55Z)

So who's leaping to such conclusions about New Berlin?

Correction: The post earlier mentioned that even Riverwest had a higher median sale price than does New Berlin. Nope: The neighboring ZIP code, the one on Milwaukee's upper east side, does. I got Zillow's map tool wrong. Sorry. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T05:31:24Z)

Bryant, Fisher Lead Lakers To Victory In Game 3

Tony Allen went to the floor in the fourth quarter claiming he was kicked in the throat by Bryant. (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T06:00:02Z)

Live Blogging the Primaries

Sharron Angle, a Nevada assemblywoman, won her state’s Republican primary for a chance to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the fall. Ms. Angle, who was endorsed by the Tea Party Express, has enjoyed strong ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-09T05:52:52Z)

Battle lines drawn in Tuesday's primaries

(CNN) -- Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln won the Democratic primary Tuesday, beating back a challenge from Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, whose campaign was fueled by unions and liberal activists. In Nevada, Gov. Jim Gibbons failed ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-09T05:31:24Z)

Davis is considered day-to-day, Carson called up

As expected, the A's sent a reliever to Triple-A Sacramento today to bring up a position player because center fielder Rajai Davis is out for two or three days with a hamstring strain. What wasn't necessarily expected ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T05:31:24Z)

Fisher king: Lakers fight for win in Game 3

BOSTON -- The Lakers made themselves at home in their old house of horrors. And one game after they'd faltered at Staples Center with their fans being given T-shirts with "All Together Now" on them, the Lakers realized ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-09T05:45:43Z)

Harry Reid's cup o' tea: GOP's Sharron Angle

Angle was part of a Ladies Night theme, as Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina and Blanche Lincoln also were victorious. Whitman was competing for the Republican nomination for California governor, Fiorina was up for the Senate nomination in California and ... (Source: WND.com 2010-06-09T05:45:43Z)

Lakers Get Breathing Room In Closing Minutes

Rajon Rondo's been great, Tony Allen's defense on Kobe Bryant has been suffocating at times, but Glen Davis is why Boston is within one point with 10 minutes left against Los Angeles. He's hit three of his four shots, both of his free throws, is ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T06:00:02Z)

Palin's backing pays off

Some of Sarah Palin’s riskiest endorsements scored major victories Tuesday for the former Alaska governor, showing off her power in Republican primaries. Palin had four primary endorsements in play â€" Carly Fiorina ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-09T05:24:14Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 10:10 pm

Strasburg exceeds the hype, and somehow remains immune to it

WASHINGTON -- For all the hype and expectations, projected debut dates guessed and re-guessed, every word and soundbite, millions though they were, one typically critical detail of a starting pitcher's pregame routine ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-09T04:12:39Z)

Fiorina locks up Republican spot in Senate race

Boxer faced minimal, but vocal, opposition for the Democratic nomination ... requiring a two-thirds vote before local governments could form public power agencies - and allow insurers to offer discounts to drivers who have maintained continuous ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T04:41:17Z)

Microsoft Announces Pricing of Private Offering of Convertible Senior ...

... of convertible notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $33.40 per share of common stock or a conversion premium of 33 percent based on the last reported sale price of Microsoft's common stock on June 8, 2010 , of $25.11 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T03:36:52Z)

Glee Finale: The journey to Regionals gets serious

However, visually, I was blown away by Vocal Adrenaline's "Bohemian Rhapsody." The way they intercut the performance with Quinn's labor was amazing and perfect. The Gold Star: Everyone. Honestly. Rachel and Finn for being adorable. Emma for showing ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-09T04:55:36Z)

Home court proves to be no advantage in NBA Finals

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - I'm starting to believe the sixth man is a bit overrated. No, I'm not talking about my column, Lamar Odom or Tony Allen, I'm talking about the crowds that are supposed to mean so much in an NBA game. The Los Angeles ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-09T04:34:08Z)

Giants take more speed in Draft's second day

Before the Draft, Jones committed to Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City (the alma mater of Albert Pujols), but said Tuesday he expects to accept San Francisco's offer after he was scheduled to talk with Giants officials later that evening ... (Source: San Francisco Giants 2010-06-09T05:02:46Z)

So, about Notre Dame ... (SECOND UPDATE: Get ready for Nebraska?)

com that Colorado is expected to make a major announcement Wednesday - presumably accepting a Pac 10 offer in order to get ahead of Baylor, which wants in but is currently on the outs. UPDATE: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that the Big 12 ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T04:41:17Z)

Sharron Angle WINS Nevada Republican Senate Primary

34 minutes ago FROM AP: Gates Foundation, USAID offer prizes to help Haiti... 35 minutes 58 seconds ago FROM AP: Lincoln survives tough Arkansas primary battle... 36 minutes 39 seconds ago FROM AP: Whitman wins GOP nomination for Calif. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T04:41:17Z)

C-32 Digital Lock Provisions: Part I

initially proposed : (1) Contracting Parties shall make unlawful the importation, manufacture or distribution of protection-defeating devices, or the offer or performance of any service having the same effect, by any person knowing or having ... (Source: p2pnet.net 2010-06-09T04:55:36Z)

78 MPS, 6 suburban schools fail to meet academic goals

These reports, based off a snapshot-in-time assessment, present one view of a school's progress and areas that need improvement," state schools Superintendent Tony Evers said in a news release. He said that some of the schools that miss AYP still ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T04:19:49Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 9:10 pm

2010 Coed Soccer League schedule

8â€"Irwin Sentilles, captain, Indigo Blue: Frank Stanton, John Campbell, Mike Stevens, Daymon Gray, Eric Dobbie, Andrew Church, Chris Ward, Tony Gray, Ash Higgins, Curt Martin, Bill Lange, J.P. McNeal, Erika Connelly, Maureen Thomas, Sara Lipton ... (Source: Idaho Mountain Express 2010-06-09T03:51:11Z)

NBC's Lauer Prompted Obama's Use of the 'A' Word

... President to admit he hadn't even talked to the CEO of BP, as seen in this exchange from the full interview as it was aired on the June 8 Today show: LAUER: Have you spoken directly to Tony Hayward, the CEO of BP? OBAMA: I have not spoken to him ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-09T03:08:14Z)

Chuck Carlton: A closer look at how the Pac-16 would operate

Most Big 12 fans already know the basic outline of an expanded 16-team Pac-10. Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State would be certain candidates, along with either Colorado or Baylor. Here is a closer ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-09T03:15:23Z)

Lakers 52, Celtics 40

chants picked up right where the national anthem left off, but Boston fans were groaning in the second quarter. Garnett, who scored only six points in 24 foul-plagued minutes of Game 2, had that many in the first 75 seconds of this one. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T03:58:20Z)

Tigers pick Jim Leyland's son on Day 2 of draft

After taking Leyland in the eighth, the Tigers grabbed first baseman Tony Plagman of Georgia Tech in the ninth round and left-hander Cole Nelson of Auburn in the 10th. On the first day of the draft, the Tigers took high school infielder Nick ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-09T03:51:11Z)

Colorado says it hasn't received Pac-10 invitation

Officials from Colorado, one of the Big 12 schools that could be part of a Pac-10 expansion, met Tuesday night in a special session. But following the regents meeting in Denver, Colorado spokesman Ken McConnellogue told ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-09T03:58:20Z)

Stoudemire says he will opt out of Suns contract if re-signing fails

We've got the fans excited about basketball again," Stoudemire said. "So what I don't want is for me to have to leave and the fans are now not quite as excited about the game here. I want to keep the hype, want to keep the fans involved, want to keep ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T03:58:20Z)

Odd couple: ‘pauper’ U.S. propped up by wealthy ...

... way into a world leadership position despite global protests of its brutality to its own people, its seizure of Tibet, its ouster of Nationalist China from internal forums, its sale of weaponry to terrorist states such as Iran, and espionage and ... (Source: Idaho Mountain Express 2010-06-09T03:51:11Z)

Microsoft Announces Pricing of Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

The convertible notes will not bear interest and the principal amount will not accrete. Prior to March 15, 2013 , the convertible notes will be convertible, only in certain circumstances, into cash and, if applicable ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T03:36:52Z)

The LeBron rumor mill: Just go west, young man ... but to the Clippers?

(Chasing down rumors about LeBron James' basketball future could be a full-time job. Now it's my full-time job. Just call me The Rumor Monger. Every day we'll compile a list of the rumors we're hearing about James and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-09T02:53:55Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 8:11 pm

College tuition discounts draw in students for summer

Mercy College in Des Moines will give a summer discount to students interested in a health care career if they or their spouse have been laid off. Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa., is discounting first-level courses by 25% ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-09T02:39:36Z)

Lakers 52, Celtics 40

BOSTON (AP) -Kobe Bryant had 16 points and six rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers take a 52-40 lead over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night at halftime of Game 3 of the NBA finals. Lamar Odom had eight points and the Lakers seized control late ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T02:32:26Z)

Kobe comes through as Lakers lead Celtics

Calculated risk by Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the final minutes of the first half. Paul Pierce has three fouls - and he's still on the floor. It's not all that risky of a play, when you think about it. He's guarding Luke Walton, who the Lakers won't ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-09T03:01:04Z)

NOAA's Dual Mission Puts Some Data On A Slower Track

Three weeks after BP's oil well blew up and started poisoning the Gulf of Mexico, the private research vessel Jack Fitz , carrying a team of well-equipped scientists under contract to NOAA, steamed out to the spill site ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T02:53:55Z)

A Slip too Many for BP’s Chief

As a result, BP shares will be saddled with a “Hayward discount” as long as he is at the helm. President Obama has said he would have sacked Mr. Hayward if he had the chance. The president’s ability to interfere in BP’s business is ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-09T03:08:14Z)

Updated: Polls Close In State, Local Runoff Elections

Jim Medley finishing third. No Democrat filed for the seat. After an eight-candidate field was narrowed to two candidates on May 18, Republicans Steve Womack and state Sen. Cecile Bledsoe were seeking the nomination for the 3rd Congressional District ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-06-09T02:18:07Z)

Lakers hold halftime lead in Game 3

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant scored 16 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge run bridging the first two quarters to grab a 52-40 lead over the Boston Celtics at the midway juncture in Game 3 of the NBA Finals ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-09T02:25:17Z)

Power Rankings: The Capital's team should capitalize on Strasburg ...

That said, I have found a little pocket of bliss, and its name is Luke Hochevar. Check out his next start if you're so inclined, as he is starting to resemble something vaguely pitcher-like. 23 Nationals · Trends 19 But expect them to jump five ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T02:46:45Z)

Lakers take 52-40 lead into halftime vs. Boston

Calculated risk by Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the final minutes of the first half. Paul Pierce has three foulsâ€"and he's still on the floor. It's not all that risky of a play, when you think about it. He's guarding Luke Walton, who the Lakers won't ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-09T02:10:58Z)

What the candidates are doing in the last hour of the primary....

And, adds spokesperson Sarah Pompei "I would bet they have the Lakers-Celtics on one TV." Pssssst: Us, too! GOP Senate candidate Carly Fiorina thanked volunteers at the Anaheim Hilton and then will watch the returns with her husband Frank. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T02:53:55Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 7:10 pm

Is Stephen Strasburg Baseball's Next Big Star?

Stephen Strasburg has yet to play a single game in the big leagues, but he's already been called one of the best pitchers in baseball . Syracuse Chiefs pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Buffalo Bisons during ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-09T01:35:10Z)

Obama Says He Would Fire BP CEO, Wants to Know 'Whose ...

One of Obama's most vocal critics was also one of the most unexpected, Democratic political consultant James Carville . "It just looks like he's not involved in this," an angry Carville said on "Good Morning America" last month. "Man, you got to get ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-09T01:49:29Z)

Car placards to be used for re-entry in case of mandatory evacuation ...

If a mandatory evacuation is called this hurricane season, city officials will again use car placards to ensure that workers in key industries can return to the city before most residents are allowed home. The program, which allows employees of local ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-09T01:56:39Z)

Nats phenom Strasburg K's 14, earns win in sizzling debut

Strasburg also tied Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers for most strikeouts in a game in the majors this season. Scherzer had 14 on May 30 against Oakland ... I remember the adrenaline flowing about 2 o'clock," Strasburg said. McCutchen lined out to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T02:03:48Z)

Exxon Valdez: How That Disaster Destroyed The Economy 20 Years Later

Hopefully, by now, you've already read the oil spill apocalypse pieces penned by our own Ryan Grim -- who documented "BP's Long History Of Destroying The World" -- and Sam Stein, who got the following diagnosis from a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T01:35:10Z)

New cell phone rules on hold

If the board passes the legislation, San Francisco would be the be the first city in the nation to require retailers to disclose the radiation information at the point of sale. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T01:49:29Z)

Guerrero won't play OF back-to-back vs. NL

Last season Guerrero was limited to 100 games for the Los Angeles Angels due to a torn pectoral muscle and a strained hamstring. So far Guerrero, who leads Texas in homers, RBIs and batting average, has remained healthy in his first season with the ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-09T01:20:51Z)

Red Sox capitalize on Crowe error, lead Indians, 3-1, through six: Cleveland Indians briefing

Chuck Crow / The Plain Dealer Mark Grudzielanek didn't have an extra-base hit in his two months on the Indians' big-league roster, prior to being designated for assignment on Tuesday. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This is a daily ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-09T01:06:32Z)

Imagining the Worst in BP’s Future

Bankers and lawyers are already sizing up potential deals (and counting their potential fees). Given the plunge in BP’s share price â€" the company has lost more than a third of its value since Deepwater Horizon blew â€" some bankers and analysts ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-09T01:56:39Z)

Peterson's commitment means he might miss minicamp

Pegues said the day honoring Peterson was scheduled right after the Vikings season finished; the minicamp dates also are believed to be set shortly after the season. Peterson's absence will raise some eyebrows given that many Vikings fans are ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-09T02:03:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 6:11 pm

Strasburg Gives Up 2-Run Home Run in Debut

Washington Nationals' starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of his debut baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo) (CBS/ AP) Other than the 2-run shot from the Pirates' Delwyn ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T00:23:35Z)

GM to keep 900 more dealerships than planned

GM responded by immediately offering new franchise deals to 600 dealers. The impact in Northeast Ohio is unclear. Unlike Chrysler, which listed all of its cancelled stores in court filings, GM never released a list of dealerships. Surveys of local ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-09T00:16:26Z)

FGL Announces First Quarter Results and Strategic Updates

Fiscal First Quarter Financial Results FGL's fiscal 2011 first quarter same-store retail system sale(3) increase of 9.8% was the result of a number of factors. First, the tactics of FGL's strategic plan to increase its golf, fitness and cycling ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T00:16:26Z)

Drug rehab center to come to Castleton

The facility closed for lack of oversight and Spectrum put the property up for sale, according to the article. Redmond did not return repeated calls for comment Monday. (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-06-09T00:45:04Z)

Adaptec Announces the Completion of the Sale of the ...

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT - News ) (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of the Company’s data storage hardware and software business to PMC-Sierra, Inc. for ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T23:40:38Z)

Strasburg strong early, but gives up home run

WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Stephen Strasburg's major league career started with a 97 mph fastball â€" and it didn't take long for baseball's newest wunderkind to begin piling up strikeouts. With heaters reaching 100 mph and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-09T00:30:45Z)

Leftover Suns chat Q&A, part II

For under the radar, I’m guessing we’re talking bargain signings. I’ll throw Joe Smith out there. Yeah, at nearly 35, it would’ve been better a couple years ago but he has a Valley house, makes for a solid teammate, hits a mid-range shot and ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-09T00:30:45Z)

Strasburger mania hits D.C.

By the sixth strikeout Tuesday night, I had already been alerted to at least three different Strasburgers for sale in greater Washington. There will be more, friends, there will be more. Glory Days (Pictured): A fresh ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-09T00:16:26Z)

Primary day: California

com shows in its aggregated survey tracking, Carly Fiorina seems to have made the sale: Chuck DeVore has been the Tea Party favorite in California, but that hasn’t helped move DeVore’s numbers out of third place, as the trend lines show. (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-09T00:23:35Z)

A 'Seaworthy' Captain Returns To The Open Ocean

The boat was for sale. It had been dry-docked. It had been pretty much scavenged by other boats, you know, hey, this boat's not going fishing again, they don't need this, they don't need that. So we had very little to work with and, you know ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-09T00:45:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 5:10 pm

Japanese Stock Futures Drop on Europe Concern ...

People may have an appetite for bargain hunting as stocks’ values are becoming reasonable.” Yen-denominated futures on Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average expiring in June closed at 9,510 in Chicago yesterday, lower than 9,515 in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-08T23:33:29Z)

Bob Costas: Strasburg debut "has no precedent"

Stephen Strasburg's debut will feature, among other acts of hoopla, both the Baseball Tonight set on site and a live broadcast on the MLB Network, with Bob Costas providing the call . CNBC's Darren Rovell is reporting ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-08T23:04:51Z)

The LeBron rumor mill: Just go west, young man ... but to the Clippers?

(Chasing down rumors about LeBron James' basketball future could be a full-time job. Now it's my full-time job. Just call me The Rumor Monger. Every day we'll compile a list of the rumors we're hearing about James and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-08T23:33:29Z)

John Wall scheduled to work out for Wizards on June 17

John Wall was hoping to work out for the Wizards this week, so that he could kill two birds with one stone: He's not much of a baseball fan, but he was interested in watching Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg make his debut against the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-08T23:40:38Z)

Strasburg off to strong start in debut

WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg opened his Major League debut with two shutout innings against the Pirates at Nationals Park. He retired the Pirates in order in the top of the first inning. Andrew McCutchen lined out to ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-08T23:40:38Z)

Source: Tom Izzo, Cleveland Cavaliers discuss contract

He has turned deals down in the past, or has chosen not to pursue possible opportunities, but the Cavs might give him an offer too good to refuse. Especially, if Izzo knows -- or has a good indication -- that LeBron James will re-sign in Cleveland. (Source: MLive.com 2010-06-08T22:57:41Z)

Defense attorney: Former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich 'didn't ...

He described key witness Stuart Levine, a former millionaire who admitted spending years doing corrupt deals and a wide variety of drugs, as the most corrupt of all. "The king of sleaze knighted Stuart Levine â€" Sir Stuart Levine." Blagojevich ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-08T23:47:48Z)

I Don’t Want Barack Obama To Fail

I think Obama is finding out that events really do determine the trajectory of presidencies in the modern age, just as much as wishes from backroom deals might have determined them a century ago.  He should be most concerned in the next couple of ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-08T23:19:10Z)

Joe Danger lands safely on PSN

A full list of the week's deals and new PlayStation Store content, including themes, wallpapers, demos, discounts, and add-on content, is available on the PlayStation Blog . (Source: Gamespot News 2010-06-08T23:54:57Z)

Pittsburgh (23-34) at Washington (27-31)

WASHINGTON (AP)â€"The anticipation is nearly over. The 21-year-old with the fastball that approaches 100 mph and the curve that freezes batters is about to take the mound in the nation’s capital. Stephen Strasburg ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 4:10 pm

State data outsourcing still in discussion phase

He acknowledged that those discussions have provoked a flurry of rumors, including that the state has already signed a deal with IBM, which would be locating offices in Morgantown. "None of that could be any further from the truth," Schafer told the ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-06-08T23:04:51Z)

Second Rig Unrelated to Deepwater Spill Reportedly Leaking in Gulf

A bird flies off of a post near a barge carrying oil booms to be deployed to assist in the containment of oil from a leaking pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Louisiana in Venice, La., Thursday, April 29 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-08T22:50:32Z)

'Glee' exclusive: John Stamos sinks his teeth into plum ...

Yup, I hear the Fox hit and the actor formerly known as Uncle Jesse are nearing a deal for him to recur next season as Will’s competition for the cutest neurotic at McKinley High. And if the agreement gets made, bet on a sing-off between her two ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-08T22:43:22Z)

Strasburg ticket lines

Michael Kennedy lives three blocks from Nats Park in Southwest D.C. He's lived in Southwest for most of his 50 years. He loves baseball, and so do his mother and uncle. So he figured he might as well head over to the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-08T22:50:32Z)

Ryder Opens New Service Facility and Used Vehicle Sales ...

... growing customer base here a state-of the-art facility where we can deploy the latest in maintenance technologies as well as offer a broad array of our top-quality used vehicles for sale," said Mike Brannigan, Senior Vice President and Chief of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T22:14:44Z)

Source: Tom Izzo, Cleveland Cavaliers discuss contract

The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer first reported Monday that Gilbert and Izzo talked about the framework of a deal, worth about $6 million a season for up to five years. Izzo makes more than $3 million a season and is under contract through 2016. (Source: MLive.com 2010-06-08T22:57:41Z)

City Brights: Zennie Abraham : Joran van der Sloot's ...

Dutchman Joran van der Sloot's confession to murder has Peru and the World talking about 'psychopathic' foreigners visiting Peru and other countries to harm women. Joran van der Sloot, confessed to the murder of 21-year old Stephany Flores Ramirez ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-08T22:21:54Z)

The LeBron-O-Meter: A three-year deal in the offing?

Like everyone else in Cleveland, we wonder what LeBron James will do when his contract is up this summer. Will he stay home, or follow the bright lights to Broadway? Until he decides to talk, we have to rely on hunches ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-08T21:38:57Z)

Clinton Iran sanctions will be toughest ever

When the original draft resolution was circulated on Oct. 18 â€" shortly after the Turkey-Brazil-Iran deal was announced â€" diplomats said Brazil refused to negotiate, and it has expressed opposition to new sanctions along with Turkey and Lebanon. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-08T23:04:51Z)

Triumph Group Prices Note Offering

Triumph Group Inc. said Tuesday its offering of $350 million of senior notes due 2018 will have an interest rate of 8.625 percent per year and the notes are being issued at a price of 99.27 percent of their face value ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-08T22:29:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 3:10 pm

Canadian lawmakers slam plan to build $2 million fake lake for G20

(CNN) -- Canada's Cabinet ministers are in hot water for their government's plans to spend nearly $2 million building a man-made lake for this month's G20 summit. The indoor lake, designed as part of a new complex in ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-08T20:34:31Z)

CanAsia Financial Inc. Announces Proposed Qualifying ...

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Pittsburgh (23-34) at Washington (27-31)

Stephen Strasburg (notes) is set to make his Washington Nationals debut Tuesday night. Standing room only tickets went on sale Monday, all part of a rare Nationals Park sellout. The Internet is humming with offers for good seats. More than 200 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Cavaliers confirm contact with MSU's Tom Izzo

The Cleveland Plain Dealer first reported Monday that Gilbert and Izzo talked about the framework of a deal, worth about $6 million a season for up to five years. Izzo makes more than $3 million a season and is under contract through 2016. (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-08T22:00:25Z)

Commentary: Attention is why Izzo hasn't said no to ...

Almost any college coach would take that offer, and I don't see how MSU fans could really fault Izzo if he did. (And that doesn't mean he would, either.) But there is a more complex issue at play here: Why Izzo won't say no - either now or in a month ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-08T21:53:16Z)

Haley Barbour: Media's Oil Spill Coverage Exaggerating ...

So tar balls are no big deal. In fact I read the Pensacola or the Florida beaches, when they had tar balls yesterday, didn't even close, they just sent people out to pick them up and throw 'em in a bag. The biggest negative impact for us has been the ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

8 ways to make money with Real Estate

Check your local storage providers for the going rate, so you can offer your space at a discount. Make sure you draw up a contractual agreement before renting the space, so you're not liable for damages or claims. Parking That parking space that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-08T22:07:35Z)

K-V Pharmaceutical Sets Record Date for Stockholder ...

... the Company's strategy for growth, product development, product launches, regulatory approvals, governmental and regulatory actions and proceedings, market position, acquisitions, sale of assets, revenues, expenditures, resumption of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T22:00:25Z)

Summary Box: Microsoft's Debt Offering

FINANCIAL MANEUVER: Microsoft Corp. will raise $1.15 billion by selling debt that is convertible to stock. GAINING FLEXIBILITY: The money can be used to pay off earlier debts, giving the software company more leeway to buy back shares or do other ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-08T21:46:06Z)

Sustainability Conference Drives Innovation and Idea ...

... recent environmental "re:sponsibility" campaign conveys Life Technologies' commitment to extending "reuse, reduce, and recycle" and bringing sustainable solutions into practice to offer greener product alternatives. The campaign and associated ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T21:10:19Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 2:09 pm

CenterPoint Energy Announces Public Offering of Its ...

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering would be unlawful.  The offering will be ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T20:41:41Z)

NY Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. says he'll risk state shutdown ...

Instead, he says he’ll force the Senate leadership â€" which he says has been out-negotiated in the budget process â€" to work through the weekend to seal a deal with the Assembly and governor. Espada led the Senate coup one year ago on Tuesday. (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-08T20:48:50Z)

The Robin Hood Rally Racing Series to Air on VERSUS

We look forward to airing the non-stop action that The Robin Hood Rally will offer viewers,” said Casey Stone, VERSUS Manager of Acquisitions. Taping began in February 2010 during the driver interview and selection process and will continue ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T21:03:09Z)

Metso settles intellectual property lawsuit for $25 ...

Carver was established in 1954, manufacturing custom small boats, and expanding to offer larger cabin cruisers and yachts. Marquis was established in 2003 to produce larger premium yachts. June 8, 2010 2:01 p.m. | Under new ownership, Quality Candy ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-08T20:48:50Z)

Unborn Uga VIII Still Better Than Russ

At my alma mater, the University of Georgia, the school mascot is a big deal. Always named Uga (I-VII, so far), the pure white, English bulldogs are bred from the same line by the Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler family of Savannah, Ga. Uga V "starred" in ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-08T20:48:50Z)

Barack '8 Years of Failed Bush Policies' Obama tells ...

It was a big deal for the excited about-to-be graduates of Kalamazoo's Central High School. They had won a White House competition against 1,000 other schools, not for payoff jobs in the Obama administration. But to see and hear the Real Great Talker ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-08T20:56:00Z)

Photo Release -- Hampton Roads Bankshares Names Lisa M ...

Through various affiliates, the Banks also offer mortgage banking services, insurance, title insurance, and investment products. Shares of the Company's common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HMPR. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T20:34:31Z)

Haley Barbour: Media's Oil Spill Coverage Exaggerating ...

So tar balls are no big deal. In fact I read the Pensacola or the Florida beaches, when they had tar balls yesterday, didn't even close, they just sent people out to pick them up and throw 'em in a bag. The biggest negative impact for us has been the ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-08T20:48:50Z)

Triumph Group Announces Pricing of $350 Million of 8 ...

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T21:03:09Z)

Canadian lawmakers slam plan to build $2 million fake ...

It's a normal practice for the host country of an international summit to use the opportunity to showcase all their country has to offer, and that is exactly what we're doing...and we're going to be proud to showcase Canada to the world, contrary to ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-08T20:34:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 1:10 pm

One way to deal with Helen's seat

One White House reporter tells me that there's some buzz circulating among White House reporters that Helen Thomas's front-row seat in the James S. Brady Briefing Room might remain open and simply given to the day's White House pool reporter. (That ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-08T19:08:37Z)

Papa John’s scores title of NFL’s official pizza

Papa John's International Inc. leapfrogged two larger rivals to land a deal as the official pizza sponsor of the National Football League and the Super Bowl. The three-year, multimillion-dollar contract kicks off in the upcoming season and runs ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-08T19:44:25Z)

Many California voters more worried about state economy ...

That is what I offer." Whitman and her Republican primary foe, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, have both tried to position themselves as outsiders because of their business backgrounds. Poizner, who is also a former technology executive, has ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-08T18:54:18Z)

Almost a great weekend

The tradition-bound conference allowed itself to become comfortably ensconced in the past while other conferences forged better TV deals. Adding Colorado and Utah to make it the Pac-10 is not terribly exciting but it does make some geographic sense. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-08T19:44:25Z)

Infonetics Research: 4G survey shows majority of ...

... operators about their 4G network build-out plans, deployment strategies, challenges, technical and commercial drivers, and the 4G services, applications, and devices they plan to offer. "Better spectral efficiency tops the list of technical ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T19:37:15Z)

More smoke surrounds Tom Izzo, Cavaliers

... Gilbert and Izzo talked about the framework of a deal ... lucrative offer to leave Michigan State after he won the 2000 national championship, his name has been mentioned regularly for openings in the NBA and NCAA. He has turned deals down in ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-08T19:51:34Z)

Fortress Announces Letter of Intent Signed for ...

Macritchie") for the proposed sale (the "Transaction") of 100% of Fortress' interest in the Svetloye Gold Project located in the Russian Far East for US$8,000,000 (the "Selling Price"), payable in cash. The Transaction is subject to completion of due ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-08T18:18:31Z)

MSNBC Anchors in 'Anguish' Over Helen Thomas Retirement

MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell, Chuck Todd, and Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday’s “The Daily Rundown” were in “anguish” over the forced retirement of Helen Thomas, but showed little sympathy for the Israelis that the Hearst columnist so odiously ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-08T19:51:34Z)

Beckham, Yahoo! team up for World Cup coverage

deal will allow him to "interact one-on-one with as many football fans as possible." (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-08T19:37:15Z)

For New Orleans Saints lineman Anthony Hargrove, on ...

New Orleans Saints teammates reaped the spoils of victory, immersing themselves in late-show appearances and book deals and red-carpet strolls and ... I was like, 'I just won a Super Bowl, I don't want to deal with this.' But that was real. (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-08T20:05:53Z)

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