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Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 11:11 pm

$1.2 billion Ponzi scheme brings 50-year sentence

(CNN) -- Scott Rothstein, the politically connected lawyer and admitted mastermind of a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in federal prison. U.S. District Court Judge James I. Cohn gave ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-09T23:39:27Z)

CNET to the Rescue: Flip that phone

So it's that time of year--the one where Apple puts out a new phone and people are either clamoring to drop their current carrier, or trade up from an older model. There are three areas we need to break down to talk ... (Source: CNet 2010-06-09T23:25:08Z)

Beyond Flat Panels: A New Generation of TV Sets

CERTAIN products herald the arrival of The Future. Think about the first time you saw someone using a laptop on an airplane. The first time you bought a song over the Internet. And the first flat-screen TV you saw: after ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-09T21:44:55Z)

Evaluate, don't hold back

Hi Barbara, My daughter's birthday is in the middle of August. She is the youngest one in the classroom. She had a hard time, emotionally and socially, when she was in 3- & 4-year-old programs, kindergarten, and 1st ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-06-09T19:21:45Z)

Following World Cup, Phone in Hand

ESPN's 2010 FIFA World Cup app. If simple scores and stats are all you need, free apps abound, like Goal.com (for iPhones, BlackBerrys), ESPN 2010 FIFA World Cup (for iPhones), Univision Fútbol — Copa Mundial 2010 ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-09T22:13:33Z)

NHL Draft Blog

Watching the playoffs, you can't help but notice the impact of the 2003 draft. Already, it stands among the best classes in league history. I thought it might be interesting to see what it might look like if the teams ... (Source: ESPN 2010-06-09T21:44:55Z)

Stiglitz Calls for 'Goldman Sachs Amendment'

Joseph E. Stiglitz , the Nobel Prize-winning economist, wants the financial regulatory bill to bar financial firms that give up their government-backed bank charters from ever being able to seek government assistance ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-09T20:19:01Z)

Newly Launched Internet Marketing Company Your Lane Media Helps Businesses Thrive

Your Lane Media is an Internet Marketing company dedicated to turning a vision into perfection. The company specializes in Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-09T22:06:24Z)

Researchers find genes related to autism

Autism is an umbrella name for a family of disorders that begin in childhood, last a lifetime and disrupt a person's social and communication skills. • 1 in 110 U.S. children is diagnosed with autism. Boys are four ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-09T20:26:11Z)

During soccer's World Cup, add some international flair to your grilling menu

What's on your grilling menu for the World Cup? The 2010 FIFA World Cup will kick off this Friday, with host nation South Africa taking on Mexico at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN . If you're going to be hosting any soccer-watching ... (Source: ConsumerReports.org (blog) 2010-06-09T21:59:14Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 6:11 pm

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Eclipsys ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Eclipsys Corporation ("Eclipsys" or the "Company") (NASDAQ ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T01:05:21Z)

For Travelers, Never a Shortage of Handy Gadgets

PROSPECTS for adventure beckon as summer approaches, but even enthusiastic tourists have some departure ambivalence — worrying about loved ones and the possessions they will be leaving behind. With new Internet-enabled ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-10T01:05:21Z)

Maloney Getting Busy Signing UFAs

The Coyotes signed the first of a large group of potential free agents, locking forward Scottie Upshall into a one-year deal worth $2.25 million on Wednesday. The deal is an indication that the player budget for next ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-10T00:43:53Z)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Avery Johnson says he has agreed to become the coach of the New Jersey Nets, the NBA’s worst team. In a text message to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Johnson said he thinks ... (Source: Daily Item 2010-06-10T00:51:02Z)

Man critical after Tulsa shooting

A man is in critical condition at a Tulsa hospital after being shot Wednesday evening. The shooting was reported about 6:45 p.m., after the victim left the residence where he was shot and ran about a block down the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-10T00:58:12Z)

Family events planned at Bradford Beach

June 9, 2010 8:02 p.m. | The Kiwanas Club of Milwaukee, along with the Friends of Bradford Beach, is sponsoring Family Days at Bradford Beach events June 20, July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12, according to a news release from ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-10T00:51:02Z)

CenterPoint Energy Prices Offering of 22,000,000 Shares of Its Common Stock

HOUSTON , June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP - News ) announced today that it has priced its public offering of 22,000,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 , at a price of $12 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T23:46:37Z)

Student Accused of Lying to Harvard Was Admitted to Stanford, Too

Adam Wheeler, the Delaware man charged with lying about his credentials to get into Harvard and to secure nearly $50,000 in financial aid and prizes, was later admitted to Stanford as a transfer student, Massachusetts ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-10T00:51:02Z)

A Dispute Over Filling Prescriptions

On Monday, Walgreen, which operates about 7,500 drugstores across the country, announced it would not participate as a prescription drug provider for customers in new drug benefit plans administered by CVS Caremark. CVS ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-10T00:51:02Z)

National Financial Partners Announces Pricing of $125 Million of Convertible Senior Notes

NEW YORK , June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE: NFP - News ), a provider of benefits, insurance and investment services, today announced the pricing of $125,000,000 aggregate ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T00:51:02Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 5:11 pm

Georgia police release 56 DVDs from Roethlisberger case

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation today released to the public 56 discs related to the closed criminal investigation of Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback accused of raping ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-10T00:00:56Z)

Golem picks up 'Carancho'

Argentine noir thriller "Carancho," the country's highest-grossing film of the year, has sold to Spain following deals for France and the U.S. Arthouse distrib Golem bought the pic, which played in Cannes' Un Certain ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-09T23:46:37Z)

Coaches complaining about fouls is Finals' main storyline

BOSTON -- They say an NBA playoff series hasn't begun until someone wins on the opponent's home court. I have a little different spin on that adage: It hasn't begun until both coaches have been fined for criticizing the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T23:53:46Z)

Tony Cennamo, 76; shaped jazz tastes for a generation as DJ at WBUR

Brooklyn accent riffing through the Boston night, Tony Cennamo used his expansive understanding of jazz as a counterpoint to the records he played past midnight on WBUR FM, entertaining and educating sleepless lovers of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-06-10T00:00:56Z)

Deficit commission may target mortgage deductions; Update: Take the poll!

Want a tax hike that will really hit home … literally? The Hill reported yesterday afternoon that momentum has picked up for capping the mortgage-interest deduction that has incentivized real-estate purchases. It ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-10T00:00:56Z)

Ritter signs bill to encourage uranium-mill cleanup

CAÑON CITY — Gov. Bill Ritter stood along the Arkansas River on Tuesday near a neighborhood contaminated by a uranium mill and signed a bill into law aimed at forcing mill operators to clean up existing toxic messes ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-09T23:53:46Z)

Democrats work to prop up their incumbents; Tuesday was generally bad news for ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — With fresh November match-ups set, Democrats are wasting little time propping up three of their most vulnerable Senate incumbents while criticizing their newly minted GOP opponents as too extreme for ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-06-09T23:53:46Z)

Video: Accuser feared Roethlisberger's temper

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- A Georgia college student said she felt powerless to stop a short-tempered Ben Roethlisberger from having sex with her in a bar bathroom even though she told him to stop, telling investigators ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-10T00:00:56Z)

Nebraska Regents to discuss Big 10 on Friday

Nebraska officially can't be announced a member of the Big 10 Conference until the NU Board of Regents votes on Friday, but that meeting appears to be nothing but a formality at this point as all signs point to the ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-06-10T00:00:56Z)

News flash: James was not only running Cavs, he runs NBA

Maybe you remember Dan Gilbert. He was the guy who wanted to buy the Brewers before Mark Attanasio's group was approved. Gilbert now owns the Cleveland Cavaliers, but we all knows who really calls the shots on Drew Carey ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T23:46:37Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 4:11 pm

Accuser says on tape she feared Roethlisberger's temper ...

All I can do is just deal with whatever comes along with it. I just want to let everybody know I have a family and I'm a good man and I spoke freely in my interview" with Georgia investigators. Colon's hourlong interview with a GBI agent was one of ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T22:35:02Z)

Bernanke Warns Congress Not To Cut Spending, Cautions ...

Despite the slow recovery and potential need for additional stimulus, though, Bernanke warned Congress to develop a credible plan to deal with the government's budget deficits. Obama's 2011 budget forecasts a $1.6 trillion hole, or about 10.6 percent ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T22:35:02Z)

Election 2010: Speeches From The June 8 Primary Night

FROM AP: Iran dismisses sanctions, but tried to avoid them... 2 minutes 14 seconds ago FROM AP: Holloway suspect targeted in sting, not arrested... 2 minutes 21 seconds ago FROM AP: Year of the political woman redux? Looks that way... 2 minutes 32 ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T22:27:52Z)

BP's U.S. Shares Plunge on Spill Liability Fears

The confidence in BP being able to stop the oil leak and deal with the ecological aftermath has disappeared," said Joe Kinahan, chief derivatives strategist at TD Ameritrade. Concerns about BP having to halt its dividend contributed to the selling ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-09T22:49:21Z)

Lennon wants silverware back at Celtic

Club chairman John Reid insisted that Lennon was their first choice for the role, and congratulated the Northern Irishman on his appointment. "We considered, we debated, we maintained dialogue with Neil throughout that. On every occasion our head ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-09T22:27:52Z)

Bloody Drama: 'True Blood,' Season Three Premiere

If you aren't a fangbanger sympathizer yet, the third season premiere of " True Blood " will probably make you one. Thanks to our pop culture's healthy interest in the supernatural, "True Blood" — an adaptation of the ... (Source: Express Night Out 2010-06-09T22:49:21Z)

Tony Cennamo, 76; shaped jazz tastes for a generation ...

James Isaacs, a former Boston Phoenix writer who became a colleague on the air at ... It wasn't, 'Now, ladies and gentlemen, the great Zoots Sims, the great John Coltrane.' No, they were just musicians." The oldest of three children, Mr. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-06-09T23:03:40Z)

CenterPoint Energy Prices Offering of 22,000,000 Shares of Its Common Stock

HOUSTON , June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP - News ) announced today that it has priced its public offering of 22,000,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 , at a price of $12 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T23:03:40Z)

'Worst pain I have ever felt,' Wauwatosa officer ...

As part of the plea deal, Edwards will be transported to Summit County ... resources executives expect their organizations to restructure within the next six months," according to the poll by Right Management, a national firm that offers career ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T22:27:52Z)

The Man, the Mouse and the Wardrobe

Trunk Club deals in upscale designer brands, and gift certificates come in denominations of $250 and above. The labels in my box included Jack Spade, AG, Perry Ellis, and Bed|Stu. (Don't worry, I hadn't heard of many of them, either). (Source: New York Times 2010-06-09T22:13:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 3:12 pm

Greenbrier Endorses Green Railcar Enhancement Act of ...

... GBX - News ) today endorsed The Green Railcar Enhancement Act of 2010 ("the Act"), co-sponsored by Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Kevin Brady (R-TX), Bill Shuster (R-PA) and John Tanner (D-TN) with the bipartisan support of 50 members of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T22:06:24Z)

Giants take more speed in Draft's second day

... and that was the combination we were looking for, but they also -- even though they're different types of players -- they were athletic and had speed," Giants scouting director John Barr said. "When you think about the situation in developing ... (Source: San Francisco Giants 2010-06-09T21:16:17Z)

NU to Big Ten as early as Friday?

This is a big deal in terms of the University of Nebraska. It's a big deal for other institutions. You don't ever make a decision based on personal likes and dislikes.'' Osborne said he gets along "very well'' with Texas A.D. DeLoss Dodds, and is a ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-09T22:06:24Z)

Empire State Building Honored Grateful Dead and ...

Here's the proof: When John Cardinal O'Connor died in 2000, the Empire State Building was lighted in red and white; in 2005, when Pope John Paul II died, the tower lights were extinguished in his honor; also in 2005, the tower was aglow in yellow ... (Source: CNS News 2010-06-09T21:52:05Z)

World's Largest Independent Proxy Advisor Recommends ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenox Wealth Management, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LNXW - News ) announced that Risk Metrics Group has recommended that shareholders vote for John Lame in the election of directors at First Franklin Corporation (Nasdaq: FFHS ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T22:06:24Z)

MSU's Mark Hollis will give Tom Izzo time to decide but ...

Hollis said he doesn't see Izzo waiting until July 1, the first day of the NBA's free-agency period and the first day Cavs star LeBron James can re-sign or jump to another team. "I would anticipate and hope that decisions are made earlier than ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-09T21:59:14Z)

Maryland to hire Orlando "Bino" Ranson as assistant men ...

Previously, Ranson spent four years as an assistant to Matt Brady, first at Marist (2005-08) and then James Madison (2008-09). Ranson also has worked as an administrative assistant at Loyola (Md.) and as a junior varsity coach at Saint Frances ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-09T21:59:14Z)

CORRECTING and REPLACING Bull & Lifshitz, LLP Announces ...

Under the terms of the deal, Covidien will pay $22.50 a share in cash through a tender offer for ev3's shares, followed by a merger to acquire any remaining shares. The deal is expected to be closed by July 31, 2010. Bull & Lifshitz, LLP's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T21:30:36Z)

Student Accused of Lying to Harvard Was Admitted to ...

A Williams spokesman, James Kolesar, refused to say whether Mr. Wheeler had been admitted to the program, but said the college had "passed on all the information it had on him" to the district attorney's office. Mr. Wheeler has pleaded not ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-09T22:06:24Z)

2 DPS students killed in post-graduation wreck

Detroit police spokesman John Roach declined to say if alcohol or speed was a factor in the crash, but added that none of the four teens was wearing a seat belt. A candlelight vigil is being planned for this evening, students said. (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-09T22:06:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 2:10 pm

Bruce, a true pro, gets my Hall of Fame vote

When I think of Isaac Bruce , I remember my first broadcast for FOX, which was in 1998 in St. Louis. Dick Vermeil's Rams were preparing for their season-opener against the Saints, which in those days was a division ... (Source: NFL News (blog) 2010-06-09T20:19:01Z)

Actor Kevin Costner frustrated over time it took to get ...

Movie star Kevin Costner today told a congressional panel on science and technology that BP has agreed to use his machines that can separate oil from seawater at a rate of thousands of barrels a day, but the actor expressed some frustration that it ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-06-09T20:47:39Z)

Timberwolf Lawsuit: Goldman Sachs Sued By Australian ...

In addition to generating some laughs and populist outrage during a contentious Senate hearing in April, Goldman Sachs's infamous "shitty deal" is also turning into a major headache for the embattled firm. Today, Goldman was sued for securities fraud ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T21:01:58Z)

'Glee': Journey's end

... losing two valuable hours to pay tribute to Madonna and Lady Gaga and showcasing guest stars we didn't always need (I'm looking right at you Miss Molly Shannon), we lost a great deal of story development – though we can all agree the saga of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-09T20:54:49Z)

BP shares slammed in late-day trading in New York

However, the company said on an analysts' conference call on Friday that it has "plenty" of cash to deal with the problem, and the Obama Administration has made similar comments as the company grapples with clean-up in the Gulf. Phil Weiss, oil ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T19:14:36Z)

I've stopped believing what state officials say about academic standards

The Secretary and Commissioner of Education have repeatedly said that they would not adopt national standards if they were weaker than Massachusetts state academic standards. I long ago stopped believing, even as friends ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-06-09T20:54:49Z)

Hard Rock Cafe offering one-day discount Monday to lure ...

At the lone Dallas location in Victory Park – which has yet to generate a strong audience one year after opening -- executives are hoping the one-day discount will turn deal seekers into familiar faces. "We hope a good deal of them will become ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-09T21:09:08Z)

Steelers' Batch: A Lockout Will Happen

Everybody should be trying to put a fair deal on the table. Both sides have to be honest as possible. It's not happening." Remember, it's in the best public interest of each side to get sympathy for itself to get more backing for its own financially ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-09T20:40:30Z)

GAZA: Israel opens border for snack foods, but Gazans ...

Let them eat cake -- and cookies, and potato chips and jam. That's how many here viewed Israel's relaxation of border restrictions to permit a variety of new items into the Gaza Strip. The list, announced Wednesday, includes soda, juice, jam ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-09T20:40:30Z)

AG's Wildcat Report

Like Fowler, Hollowell was arguably the top pitching recruit in the country at the time, but Hollowell, from California, never had to deal with the pressure of being the hometown kid. Fowler was a two-time Gatorade National Player of the Year at ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-06-09T20:54:49Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 1:11 pm

Tweet This: Twitter Goes Down

Some of the trending topics on Twitter included "stupid whale," "Twitter over capacity," and "ballenita," the Spanish term for "little whale." "We are experiencing site availability issues--additional latency and errors--this morning," Twitter ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T19:43:14Z)

Blanche Lincoln survives Arkansas runoff; strong anti ...

... place against a backdrop of the worst recession in decades, stubbornly high unemployment, dispiriting day-by-day images of the damage caused by an offshore oil rig disaster and poll after poll that reported the voters angry and eager for a ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-09T19:14:36Z)

Donovan relishing England battle

Now I play from my heart but with a little mixture of keeping my mind in the right place so I don't do anything stupid." (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-09T19:50:23Z)

Trina Spikes On Edison Deal, Solar Sector Mixed

... solar sector during such a volatile period for the markets, but with nine of ten Chinese Solar Stocks Index components trading at a -33% or greater discount to 52-week highs, bargain hunters are being tempted with some attractive valuations. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T19:21:45Z)

Poll: With Higher Visibility, Less Disapproval For Gays

CBS News Poll analysis by the CBS News Polling Unit: Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Anthony Salvanto. Seventy-seven percent of Americans now say they know someone who is gay or lesbian, a new CBS News poll finds - an increase of 35 ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T19:21:45Z)

CVS hits back at Walgreen

Reporting by Phil Wahba; additional reporting by Diane Bartz in Washington and Nivedita Bhattacharjee in New York; editing by Michele Gershberg, Maureen Bavdek and Andre Grenon) (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T18:45:58Z)

Guerrero and Glaus front group of winter bargains ...

Bargain basement pickup has 12 home runs and a .911 OPS. Arizona had his eye on him for years, and pounced as soon as the Braves replaced him with Martin Prado , who happens to be leading the NL in hitting. 11. Colby Lewis, Rangers, $5 million, two ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-09T19:28:55Z)

Court ruling on speeding tickets prompts outrage from ...

On the power the ruling gives police officers: "I wonder if, as a trained educator with a master's degree, the Ohio Supreme Court would rule that I can just decide a kid is stupid on first glance and fail him/her." "They can't tell a deer from a dead ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-09T19:00:17Z)

State lawmaker fires back at Texas education ...

Students must pass the fifth- and eighth-grade exams to be promoted to the next grade, and students must pass an exit-level exam to graduate from high school. Furthermore, schools and districts are rated based on how students perform on the TAKS and ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-06-09T19:43:14Z)

Family Fun Land closing in Germantown

Half of senior human resources executives expect their organizations to restructure within the next six months," according to the poll by Right Management, a national firm that offers career coaching services to workers who lose their jobs. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T19:36:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 12:11 pm

NYSE-Traded Chinese Company CYD Settles Accounting Case with SEC

The world is changing. Quickly. And it is taking a form that many of us no longer recognize. What better proof could I offer than to report about a recent United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T18:31:39Z)

Don't tweet that: How not to be a Twitter dork

(CNN) -- Twitter has become a vital tool over the past few years, allowing folks to chronicle everything from the Hudson River plane crash to performances of Romeo and Juliet. A recent study from the University of ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-09T18:03:01Z)

New UN sanctions on Iran are 'very significant ...

EU High Representative Ashton "reaffirms her offer" to Iran's nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili "to meet at the earliest opportunity on the basis that any discussions include Iran's nuclear programme and does not affect the UN Security Council process ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-06-09T18:53:07Z)

Policy dog and pony show or meaningful engineering ...

Broadband providers have a long, long history of creating groups that offer the illusion of consensus with a focus on science -- but are little more than puppet shows, operated primarily by a few players, where consumer welfare and objective science ... (Source: BroadbandReports.com 2010-06-09T19:00:17Z)

Stephanopoulos Cites Tea Party 'Losing Steam,' But ...

Anchor Diane Sawyer wondered: "And what does this mean, the outsider momentum for the Tea Party? Does it roll straight to November?" Stephanopoulos answered: Not entirely clear. We've got a new poll out tonight that shows the Tea Party may be ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-09T19:00:17Z)

ProMetic: Presentations at the European Hematology ...

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: PLI - News ; "ProMetic") will present data on its orally-active PBI-1402 compound at the 15th Congress of the European Hematology Association held in Barcelona, Spain, June 9 - 13, 2010. Clinical and preclinical ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T18:24:29Z)

German government rejects aid for GM's Opel

That decision irked Germany, which had pushed hard for the sale and had been prepared to offer financial support. Fast-forward to May, when GM reported an $865 million first-quarter profit, its first positive quarter in three years. The profit came ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T19:00:17Z)

Supply Chain Council Partners with Aberdeen Group

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supply Chain Council (SCC) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Aberdeen Group that will provide additional benefits to members of both organizations. As a research partner, Aberdeen Group will offer SCC members ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T19:07:26Z)

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 2010-06-09T17:55:51Z)

Shrimper Douses Herself With Oil in Spill Protest

Diane Wilson, a Texas shrimper and activist, has been arrested for pouring oil on herself during a senate energy hearing. Wilson was voicing her anger over the issue of BP's liability in the catastrophic spill that has devastated the shrimping ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T18:45:58Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 11:11 am

A Big MOVE in Real Estate

com is the official site of the National Association of Realtors and happens to be the No. 1 home-for-sale Web site. Move.com is comprehensive real estate search engine that offers exclusive access to Realtor.com and other home and rental listings. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T18:03:01Z)

You might see Blue Angels in the skies today, Thursday ...

The deal is expected to be completed next week. Shares of Michigan-based Azure are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Johnson Controls is the supplier of the battery packs that integrate with Azure's all-electric powertrain system for Ford ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-09T17:48:42Z)

Comments on: U.N. Approves New Sanctions Against Iran

That is the mindset we must deal with, and it would not be a good idea to permit the current Iranian regime to have the capability to produce, or acquire nuclear weapons. The Isrealis are forced to defend themselves against the primitive, racist hate ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-09T17:55:51Z)

Strasburg exceeds the hype, and somehow remains immune ...

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 was absent Tuesday night ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-09T17:55:51Z)

Treasurys Hold Lower After Decent 10-Year Auction

Bidders showed higher-than-average interest in a 10-year auction as the flight to safety continued for government debt. The $21 debt sale saw a high yield at 3.242 percent on a bid-to-cover of 3.24, the latter being a measure of dollars bid to each ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-09T17:12:54Z)

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

The A's watched Stephen Strasburg's debut today with as much interest as everyone else. The TV was tuned to Strasburg before and after batting practice. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T17:55:51Z)

U.S. to give $400 million to help loosen Gaza embargo

But he said "new mechanisms" were needed to allow more goods to reach the territory - and he repeated that the long-term solution was a permanent deal creating "a Palestinian state side-by-side with an Israel that is secure." (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-06-09T18:03:01Z)

Comverse EXPO 2010 Sets Stage for Transforming Latest ...

... herein include: changes in the demand for the company's products; changes in capital spending among the company's current and prospective customers; the risks associated with the sale of large, complex, high capacity systems and with new product ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T17:34:23Z)

Miller Lite Invites Consumers to 'Taste Greatness' With ...

A consumer promotion offered at point-of-sale, on-pack and online, runs from now through August 13 and gives consumers a chance to win ultimate fan prizes, including big-screen televisions, foosball tables and fan kits featuring soccer balls ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T18:03:01Z)

Genzyme, Icahn reach accord, ending proxy fight

Helping to broker the deal with Icahn was activist shareholder Ralph Whitworth, who runs the $6 billion investment firm Relational Investors LLC, one of Genzyme's biggest shareholders. Genzyme agreed in April to appoint Whitworth, who has criticized ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T17:55:51Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 9:12 am

Nu Skin Enterprises Completes Secondary Offering of 4 ...

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. About Nu Skin ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T15:04:03Z)

Timeline: German government rejects aid for Opel

September 10 - GM's board agrees to the sale of a 55 percent stake in Opel to a group led by Magna. September 14 - Magna says it will cut about 10,500 Opel jobs in Europe , mostly in Germany. November 3 - Opel's labor force agrees to 265 million ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-09T16:08:29Z)

Customer-Focused Retail Technology Lagging Behind ...

... of retailers relates to the inability to obtain adequate customer shopping insights from customer shopping data that is collected from a wide variety of sources such as point-of-sale (POS), online, call center, merchandise, supply chain, and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T15:47:00Z)

Invitation Consultants.com Holds Second Annual Design ...

The first produced more than 100 entries and of those entries, more than 20 designs were selected to be featured for sale on the company's web site. This opportunity could truly launch someone's design career, while giving them a unique platform ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-09T16:08:29Z)

What is New England thinking in regards to disconnect ...

Maybe they are still holding out hope that Brady will give them a significant hometown discount, like he did on the contract extension ... Eli, Phillip Rivers and Jay Cutler all signed deals that average out in the neighborhood of $15 million per ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-09T16:01:19Z)

RockTenn's Chattanooga Specialty Paperboard Mill Earns ...

... by raw materials, beginning with a certified source and continuing through processing, manufacturing, distribution and print, until the material becomes a final product ready for sale to the end-use consumer. Established in 1917, RockTenn's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T16:01:19Z)

RCM Technologies responds to CDI bid with anti-takeover ...

Under the plan, RCM (NASDAQ:RCMT) stockholders will receive rights that, when exercisable, allow them to buy shares of RCM's common stock at a 50 percent discount. The rights will be exercisable if a person or group, without the consent of RCM's ... (Source: Philadelphia Business Journal 2010-06-09T15:47:00Z)

Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces the ...

The ETC-China branch office will administer all activities relating to the sale, installation and support of ETC equipment within this region. In the past ETC has sold sterilization and automotive testing equipment into China . William F. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T14:28:16Z)

Celine Dion's Multi-Million Dollar Waterpark Home

Celine Dion, who has twins on the way, has built a $20 million waterpark luxury mansion in Jupiter, Fla., that boasts two swimming pools and a lazy river. The home features eight bedrooms and a gym in a beachside cabana ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-09T14:56:54Z)

Lincoln avoids anti-incumbent rage, wins Arkansas ...

The vote of this senator is not for sale and neither is the vote of the people of Arkansas," Lincoln said Tuesday night as she claimed victory. In November, Lincoln will face Rep. John Boozman who won the Republican primary last month. (Source: CNN 2010-06-09T14:28:16Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 9, 2010, 8:13 am

Seychelle Reports Triple Digit Growth for Both Sales ...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seychelle Water Filtration Products, a DBA of Seychelle Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: SYEV - News ), a worldwide leader in the development, assembly and sale of proprietary portable water ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T13:09:31Z)

Chase Sets Up Five-Day Event in Downtown Atlanta to Help Struggling Homeowners

Initial counseling to apply for a mortgage modification Counseling for those who are current on their mortgage but are struggling Short-sale assistance for those who cannot afford their home or don't want to stay in it ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T14:13:57Z)

Lincoln avoids anti-incumbent rage, wins Arkansas ...

The vote of this senator is not for sale and neither is the vote of the people of Arkansas," Lincoln said Tuesday night as she claimed victory. In November, Lincoln will face Rep. John Boozman who won the Republican primary last month. (Source: CNN 2010-06-09T14:28:16Z)

Strasburg lives up to hype

Before Stephen Strasburg had taken off his red pullover, stepped onto the Nationals Park mound or thrown his initial big league pitch, the 21-year-old phenom had already received his first standing ovation just by walking from the bullpen to the ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-06-09T14:56:54Z)

Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces the ...

The ETC-China branch office will administer all activities relating to the sale, installation and support of ETC equipment within this region. In the past ETC has sold sterilization and automotive testing equipment into China . William F. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T14:28:16Z)

Mr. Precedent! Strasburg fans 14 in debut

WASHINGTON -- Making his Major League debut after 11 sensational Minor League starts, Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg pitched seven innings of two-run ball against the Pirates on Tuesday, earning the win and striking out 14 in the Nats' 5-2 ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-09T14:56:54Z)

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

The A's watched Stephen Strasburg's debut today with as much interest as everyone else. The TV was tuned to Strasburg before and after batting practice. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T14:35:25Z)

Libya orders UN refugee agency to close office

The agency mostly deals with refugees from Iraq, Sudan, Somalia and several other African countries. In many cases, the refugees land in Libya because of Italy's policy to push back those who are trying to flee there from North Africa and the Middle ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-09T14:06:47Z)

Despite Risks, Americans Are Not Taking Action to ...

About the Survey The survey was conducted on behalf of Abbott among 1,000 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and older, with an oversample of 200 interviews among American adults who have suffered from a serious, temporary illness or injury ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-09T13:31:00Z)

Lincoln survives; Whitman, Fiorina win

The vote of this senator is not for sale and neither is the vote of the people of Arkansas," she said during her victory party at Union Station in Little Rock. In South Carolina, Haley battled several rivals as well as claims that she has had trysts ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-06-09T14:56:54Z)

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