Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 11:10 pm

Team USA seeks to extend its time in the World Cup spotlight

PRETORIA, South Africa — The U.S. soccer team is a multicultural bunch. In the past two days, three players have answered questions in German, Spanish and French with ease. Most of the players have well-worn passports ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-23T06:04:54Z)

Apple iPhone 4 has Samsung and Micron chips: report

TOKYO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc's newest iPhone features chips from Samsung Electronics, Micron Technology and STMicroelectronics, according to a teardown analysis by tech outfit iFixit. The iPhone 4 goes on sale ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T05:57:44Z)

Comedy, children's activities and more on tap for Wednesday, June 23

The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine St. John Mosier discusses and signs his book "Deathride: Hitler vs. Stalin, the Eastern Front, 1941-1945, " 6 (reception at 5). Pub quiz at the Stage Door Canteen. Test your ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-23T05:57:44Z)

McChrystal's Fate in Limbo as He Prepares to Meet Obama

WASHINGTON — President Obama plans to decide the fate of his top commander in Afghanistan Wednesday after a firestorm over remarks the general and members of his staff made that were contemptuous of senior ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T06:04:54Z)

Time to give Jamie Moyer his due as he closes in on dubious record

Now that he's about to do it, now that Jamie Moyer will soon set the alltime record for home runs allowed, let's give the man the credit he's due. Moyer, the Phillies' ancient 47-year-old lefty, enters Tuesday's start ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T05:43:25Z)

For Gulf Victims, Mediator With Deep Pockets and Broad Power

"All of the design, all of the implementation and all of the administration" of the claims process "is basically a handshake between the Obama administration, BP and me," Mr. Feinberg said Tuesday, in an ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T06:04:54Z)

OGX Presents Winning Bids for Five Exploratory Blocks in Colombia

RIO DE JANEIRO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. ("OGX") (Bovespa: OGXP3; OTC: OGXPY), the Brazilian oil and gas company conducting the largest private sector exploratory campaign in Brazil ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T06:04:54Z)

Orioles make deal with A's for versatile Fox

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles acquired outfielder Jake Fox from the A's on Tuesday for Minor League right-hander Ross Wolf and cash considerations. "He gives us a lot of roster flexibility," president of baseball operations ... (Source: Baltimore Orioles 2010-06-23T06:04:54Z)

Cousins a wild card at top of draft

The "wingspan" player of this NBA draft is Kentucky center DeMarcus Cousins , whose reach bridges the No. 1 pick to the middle of the lottery. Cousins is talented enough to be chosen ahead of all of his peers on Thursday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T05:43:25Z)

Wall Street-Friendly Democrat Undercuts Financial Reform, Attacks Average Investors

The Senate conferees negotiating a final Wall Street reform bill approved a measure late Tuesday that purports to protect retail investors yet actually scraps an Obama administration-supported proposal to protect average ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-23T05:57:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 10:11 pm

Warriors send Maggette to Bucks

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade Corey Maggette to the Milwaukee Bucks for center Dan Gadzuric and guard Charlie Bell , a league source told SI.com. The trade amounts to a salary dump for the Warriors, who ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T04:39:00Z)

DreamWorks Animation Plans Good Luck Trolls Movie

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Good Luck Trolls, with their frizzy, pastel-colored hair, are coming to the big screen via DreamWorks Animation. The company behind the "Shrek" franchise said Tuesday it has pacted ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-23T04:53:19Z)

Cleveland Cavaliers still pondering buying a pick in Thursday's NBA draft

The Cavaliers are in the latter position this year, having traded their first-round pick to the Washington Wizards and their second-round choice to the Phoenix Suns. But that doesn't mean they are not involved. At the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-23T05:00:28Z)

Gold Ticks up Above $1,240 as Economy Worries Linger

Gold edged up on Wednesday, tracking an increase in ETF holdings as investors sought a safe haven from sliding stock markets and worries about the pace of global economic recovery. Although this week's meeting by U.S ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-23T04:31:50Z)

General's Job Is in Doubt in Exposing Afghan Rifts

WASHINGTON — President Obama 's plans to decide the fate of his top commander in Afghanistan Wednesday after a firestorm over remarks he and members of his staff made that were contemptuous of senior administration ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T04:46:09Z)

Bing's New Bling: TV, Music From MS Search

(AP) Microsoft's Bing search site is getting an entertainment section with click-to-play music, television shows, movies and casual games. It's the latest move in Microsoft Corp.'s campaign to convince Web surfers that ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-23T04:46:09Z)

McChrystal's job as U.S. Afghan commander in doubt after remarks to Rolling Stone

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top commander in Afghanistan flew to Washington on Tuesday to find out whether he would be fired for remarks he and members of his staff made that were contemptuous of senior ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-23T05:00:28Z)

CNH Announces Pricing of Upsized Offering of $1.5 Billion of Senior Notes

BURR RIDGE, IL--(Marketwire - 06/22/10) - CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH - News ) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Case New Holland Inc., has priced a private offering of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

Malaysia's Sunway REIT IPO to raise about $460 mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Reuters) - The planned listing of Malaysian property developer Sunway City Bhd's ( SWCB.KL ) real estate investment trust (REIT) will raise about 1.5 billion ringgit ($459 million), more than was ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-23T04:53:19Z)

NRG plans flat-rate deal for unlimited charges for electric cars

NRG Energy Inc. is about to offer Texans the first all-you-can-eat electric vehicle plan. The power company, which owns Reliant Energy, will introduce an electric vehicle refueling service early next year. The service ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-23T05:00:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 9:10 pm

PSBJ BizMix at Sorrento Hotel

Join the Puget Sound Business Journal at the Sorrento Hotel on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to mix, mingle and network with other business professionals at BizMix, an early evening networking event ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-06-23T03:56:03Z)

The Warriors, Disappearing Before Your Very Eyes

Based on last year's salaries and what mid-level second-round picks sign for these days, the Warriors did not cash in by moving Corey Maggette and the 44th pick to Milwaukee for Charlie Bell and Dan Gadzuric . Gadzuric's ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-23T03:41:44Z)

DSLExtreme tried, failed to renegotiate new contract

In March of last year we noted how Verizon had struck a deal with DSLExtreme -- allowing DSLExtreme to rebrand and resell FiOS fiber to the home services. Such deals were few and far between, given that the cost for a ... (Source: Broadband Dslreports 2010-06-23T04:03:13Z)

Milwaukee gains 7,043 residents but falls three spots from previous year

June 22, 2010 1:20 p.m. | In a country with more than 300 million people, adding 7,043 residents in a single city may not sound like a big deal. But it is. Milwaukee added these residents from 2000 to July 2009 ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-23T03:34:35Z)

News tagged: DSL EXTREME

In March of last year we noted how Verizon had struck a deal with DSLExtreme -- allowing DSLExtreme to rebrand and resell FiOS fiber to the home services. Such deals were few and far between, given that the cost for a ... (Source: Broadband Dslreports 2010-06-23T04:03:13Z)

Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell wants $354M more for K-12 grades

HARRISBURG — Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday urged public school teachers to lobby lawmakers for a $354 million increase for K-12 education in Pennsylvania's 2011 budget. A new state tax on the extraction of natural gas; a ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-23T03:48:54Z)

Former Sony Corp. plant near New Stanton auditions for new tenant

The cavernous Sony Corp. plant near New Stanton presents a challenge: to fill more than 2 million square feet of industrial space during a recession, real estate agents said Tuesday. But it's also an opportunity for ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-23T03:48:54Z)

Tapes, witness at corruption trial show Blagojevich excited by value of Obama's Senate seat

CHICAGO - At times agitated, excited or profane, Rod Blagojevich sorted through ways he could benefit personally from the U.S. Senate seat vacated when Barack Obama won the presidential election, according to testimony ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-23T03:48:54Z)

BP Executive Prepares to Take Over Spill Response

Robert Dudley, 54, once a candidate to be BP's chief, will take over the company's oil spill response on Wednesday. Robert Dudley, who takes charge of BP's spill response on Wednesday, has plenty of experience ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

Brewers 7, Twins 5

1st J Morneau singled to left center, D Span and O Hudson scored, J Mauer to second. 2 0 1st M Cuddyer singled to left, J Mauer scored, J Morneau to second. 3 0 4th C McGehee homered to right, P Fielder and R Braun ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-23T03:41:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 8:10 pm

Divided 9th Circuit Cites Watergate Judge in Confrontation Clause Ruling

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals fractured on a case pitting the attorney-client privilege against the Confrontation Clause. An en banc plurality found on Monday that Charles Murdoch wasn't entitled to habeas relief ... (Source: Law.com 2010-06-23T02:51:38Z)

Article Prompts Speculation About McChrystal's Future

Updated | 4:47 p.m. Ahead of a meeting at the White House on Wednesday between Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal and President Obama, speculation is rife in Washington and online on whether the general will remain America's ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-23T01:47:12Z)

Paxil Litigation Over Birth Defects Shifts to Settlement

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to settle almost 200 cases in which plaintiffs allege the use of the antidepressant Paxil caused birth defects. Only one case in Philadelphia's mass tort Paxil program has gone to ... (Source: Law.com 2010-06-23T02:51:38Z)

Time to give Jamie Moyer his due as he closes in on dubious record

Now that he's about to do it, now that Jamie Moyer will soon set the alltime record for home runs allowed, let's give the man the credit he's due. Moyer, the Phillies' ancient 47-year-old lefty, enters Tuesday's start ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T02:30:09Z)

McChrystal's Fate in Limbo as He Prepares to Meet Obama

WASHINGTON — President Obama 's top commander in Afghanistan flew to Washington on Tuesday to find out whether he would be fired for remarks he and members of his staff made that were contemptuous of senior ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T02:44:28Z)

Pakistani PM Ignores US Warning on Iran Gas Deal

Defying a warning from Washington, Pakistan's prime minister promised to go ahead with a plan to import natural gas from Iran, even if the U.S. levies additional sanctions against the Mideast country. Prime Minister ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-23T02:37:19Z)

BP Executive Prepares to Take Over Spill Response

Robert Dudley, 54, once a candidate to be BP's chief, will take over the company's oil spill response on Wednesday. Robert Dudley, who takes charge of BP's spill response on Wednesday, has plenty of experience ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

The Warriors, Disappearing Before Your Very Eyes

Based on last year's salaries and what mid-level second-round picks sign for these days, the Warriors did not cash in by moving Corey Maggette and the 44th pick to Milwaukee for Charlie Bell and Dan Gadzuric . Gadzuric's ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

Former Western Michigan closer Tim Mowry signs free-agent deal, makes debut with Detroit Tigers

"He was probably one of the best high school athletes I've ever seen," Mustangs baseball coach Paul Schneider said of the 2005 P-Central graduate, who picked up all-conference honors in football, basketball and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

Joe Smith returns to bullpen, Tribe will promote Laffey: Indians Insider

Now for the intriguing part. Who gets sent down when Laffey is added to the roster Friday to face Cincinnati at Great American Ballpark? It's not like there's a shortage of choices. Smith, who arrived Tuesday morning ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-23T02:08:41Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 7:10 pm

Kendle Opens New Operations Center in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Special Economic Zone

CINCINNATI , June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kendle (Nasdaq: KNDL - News ), a leading, global full-service clinical research organization, today announced the Company has opened its new operations center in the Special ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T00:06:59Z)

Whiteside, Patterson offer different things to NBA teams

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Somewhere on Thursday, in one of the many NBA Draft war rooms filled with basketball personnel, a front office decision-maker could place his future in the hands of one of two types of players. There ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-06-23T01:54:22Z)

The LeBron rumor mill: A brief Hornets' nest of speculation captures New Orleans' Chris Paul

Paul was upset when the New Orleans Hornets fired coach Byron Scott last season. Could this have any bearing -- even down the road -- on why Scott appears to be the frontrunner for the Cavaliers' head coaching position ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-23T02:01:31Z)

Pop-Up Stores Become Popular for New York Landlords

"Four days ago this was nothing; that wall didn't exist," an ebullient Charles Gibb, the president of Belvedere Vodka, said on a recent night as he pointed to a pristine white wall in a meatpacking district space ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T01:40:03Z)

Home sales dip 2.2% despite tax credits

WASHINGTON — Sales of previously occupied homes dipped 2.2% in May, suggesting that a boost from government home-buying incentives is winding down earlier than expected. The National Association of Realtors said ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-23T01:54:22Z)

Prescott Bluegrass Festival features Bill Emerson, Sweet Dixie

The Prescott Bluegrass Festival has a long tradition of providing free music to the masses, even during hard times. It will continue that 29-year tradition June 26-27 when local and national bands take the stage. Bill ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-23T01:40:03Z)

AT&T pushes off iPhone 4 in-store sales until June 29

Need any more evidence that the iPhone 4 is gonna be a huge seller? AT&T is now saying it will not have any units available for walk-up purchases until June 29, five days after it officially goes on sale. AT&T said it is ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-22T23:59:50Z)

FCC OKs AT&T Buy of Assets From Verizon

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday approved Verizon Wireless's $2.35 billion wireless spectrum license sale to AT&T Inc. Verizon Wireless, owned by Verizon Communications Inc and ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-23T01:11:25Z)

Sky slip past Sun 86-77

Connecticut Sun's Tan White, right, drives to the hoop while being guarded by Chicago Sky's Epiphanny Prince during the first half of their WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn., on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. UNCASVILLE ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-06-23T01:54:22Z)

Tampa Bay leaders rally around promise of electric vehicles

Lamenting the impact of the BP gulf oil spill and calling for cuts in the U.S. dependence on oil, Tampa Bay political and electric utility leaders, auto executives and energy advocates gathered Tuesday to offer up a ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-23T01:40:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 6:10 pm

Financial aid on the way for Marchman Center students

NEW PORT RICHEY — The road to a new trade might become more feasible and cost effective in Pasco County. After several months of working through the application process, word came last week that Marchman Technical ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-23T00:57:06Z)

At least 42 dead, 115,000 homeless in Brazil flooding

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (CNN) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met Tuesday with his emergency Cabinet as flooding in two northeastern states killed at least 42 people and left more than 115,000 homeless or ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-22T23:02:34Z)

Audio of Shannon Brown's exit interview

I hope that this guy stays and learns how to make the next jump to be a real PG and pick up his assists. He needs to be patient and learn more from Fish because eventually he could take Fish's place and earn more money ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-06-23T01:04:15Z)

Maradona calls for fair play after Messi marking

POLOKWANE (Reuters) - Diego Maradona asked where was fair play at the World Cup after Lionel Messi was treated to systematic fouling by Greece in Argentina's 2-0 win on Tuesday. "The famous fair play doesn't exist (here ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-22T23:45:31Z)

Kendle Opens New Operations Center in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Special Economic Zone

CINCINNATI , June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kendle (Nasdaq: KNDL - News ), a leading, global full-service clinical research organization, today announced the Company has opened its new operations center in the Special ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T00:06:59Z)

Nikki Haley Wins South Carolina Republican Gubernatorial Runoff

FROM AP: Haley wins SC runoff for governor... 4 minutes 38 seconds ago FROM AP: Haley win in SC ensures a place on national stage... 7 minutes 43 seconds ago FROM AP: Marshall triumphs over Cunningham in NC primary... 9 ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-23T00:35:37Z)

Robert J. Elisberg

Joe Barton, the Republican Congressman who caused an uproar for apologizing to BP after it destroyed the Gulf of Mexico, received much-needed support last week from Rand Paul, the Republican Senate candidate who caused ... (Source: Salon 2010-06-23T01:04:15Z)

The future of the 'rogue' general

If Gen. Stanley McChrystal gets a lifeline, it won't come from Capitol Hill. The man in charge of war funds in the House, Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.), called Tuesday for the ouster of the top U.S. general in Afghanistan ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-23T00:06:59Z)

Let's take refuge from the storm in radio nostalgia

Lightning streaked across the sky as I came out of Monday night's screening of "Grown Ups" (look for a review Friday) in Brookfield. By the time I got home the dam burst. I'd love to write a column about how local TV ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-23T00:49:56Z)

Hornets new coach doesn't want point guard Paul traded

WESTWEGO, La. (AP) -- Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T00:57:06Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 5:10 pm

Stocks slide on new concerns about housing, debt fears

NEW YORK — Stocks fell a second day after home sales dropped unexpectedly and the White House vowed to fight a court ruling that overturns a moratorium on offshore drilling. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 149 ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-22T23:31:12Z)

Illinois firm buys Ely Energy in Tulsa

An Indiana company has acquired Tulsa-based Ely Energy Inc. and will merge the companies into Aether dbs, a combined entity in design and building, air pollution abatement and synthetic fuel options for the energy ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-22T23:45:31Z)

White Sox Sign Sale, Petricka; D-Backs Ink Bradley

Left-hander Chris Sale might have been the best pitcher in the history of Florida Gulf Coast University, but he's a Chicago White Sox player now. Sale signed with the White Sox on Sunday, for a reported $1.56 million ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-22T23:52:40Z)

Oakland's Mayor Dellums to KTVU's Shandobil: "Who the (blank) are you to decide my ...

"Who the (blank) are you to decide what my role is?" a raging Dellums told Shandobil in a phone call Monday, after the Oakland-based reporter showed up at City Hall to ask why Dellums has been seen at high profile boxing ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-22T23:45:31Z)

McChrystal's Future in Balance After Outburst

(CBS) The bad blood that has flowed back and forth between the White House and the military has now spilled into print. The White House says Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, made an ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-22T23:16:53Z)

AT&T pushes off iPhone 4 in-store sales until June 29

Need any more evidence that the iPhone 4 is gonna be a huge seller? AT&T is now saying it will not have any units available for walk-up purchases until June 29, five days after it officially goes on sale. AT&T said it is ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-22T23:59:50Z)

China Update: MagneGas Secures $2.0 MM Investment Commitment, 20% of China Joint ...

Through the transaction, MagneGas is selling to DDI 14,814,815 shares of its common stock. Per the additional terms of the agreement, DDI will create a new China-based Joint Venture company ("MagneGas China") to house ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T21:29:30Z)

TNR Gold Comments on Minera Andes Mineral Resource Increase at Los Azules Project

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 22, 2010) - TNR Gold Corp. ("TNR" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: TNR - News ) announces that it has become aware of a news release issued by Minera Andes Inc. ("MAI") on ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T23:24:02Z)

Friday Night is Party Night at ZSL London Zoo

( PRWeb UK / PRWEB ) June 22, 2010 -- Londoners are being invited to get that Friday feeling every week this August with ZSL London Zoo's brand new late-night-opening event, ZOO LATES. ZSL London Zoo | Zoo Lates every ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-22T23:02:34Z)

Mineta Transportation Institute's Experts Help to Create International Collaboration ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mineta Transportation Institute's (MTI) leading counter-terrorism experts have been collaborating with the UK, Israel, France, and other countries to collect and analyze data and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T22:33:56Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 4:10 pm

Gov. Ted Strickland's running mate mum about NRA endorsement; pledges to work to ...

"I am supportive of the governor and I am happy the governor received that endorsement," Brown said following her first campaign speech as a lieutenant governor candidate. "I don't know that my position is relevant. I ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-22T22:33:56Z)

Gary Coleman's dad: He put us out to pasture

(CNN) -- Gary Coleman's parents grieve "more and more" every day since their son died four weeks ago, but they said they hold no anger toward the actor's ex-wife over how she handled his death. Shannon Price, 24, ordered ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-22T22:55:24Z)

New Hornets coach can't envision losing All-Star guard Paul

WESTWEGO, La. -- Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star. Speaking ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-22T23:02:34Z)

Oak Tree to race at Santa Anita

Oak Tree will run a meet at Santa Anita this fall under a tentative deal reached on Tuesday during a meeting of the California Horse Racing Board at Hollywood Park. The deal was accepted at the end of a four-hour meeting ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-22T22:12:27Z)

Friday Night is Party Night at ZSL London Zoo

( PRWeb UK / PRWEB ) June 22, 2010 -- Londoners are being invited to get that Friday feeling every week this August with ZSL London Zoo's brand new late-night-opening event, ZOO LATES. ZSL London Zoo | Zoo Lates every ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-22T23:02:34Z)

Now Scientists Read Your Mind Better Than You Can

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Brain scans may be able to predict what you will do better than you can yourself, and might offer a powerful tool for advertisers or health officials seeking to motivate consumers, researchers said ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-22T22:19:37Z)

JetBlue starts selling food on longer flights

NEW YORK (AP) -- JetBlue is joining other carriers offering onboard food for sale. Five new snack boxes will go for $6 each. The snack boxes will be available on flights longer than 3 hours and 45 minutes. They range ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T22:41:05Z)

Report: Gen. McChrystal has submitted resignation; White House denies

CNN is reporting that Time magazine's Joe Klein told the network that Gen. Stanley McChrystal has submitted his resignation in the wake of fallout from his interview with Rolling Stone . CNN says it is working to confirm ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-22T22:41:05Z)

At least 42 dead, 115,000 homeless in Brazil flooding

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (CNN) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met Tuesday with his emergency Cabinet as flooding in two northeastern states killed at least 42 people and left more than 115,000 homeless or ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-22T23:02:34Z)

Gibbs on McChrystal: All options are on the table; Update: McChrystal offers ...

Politico takes this as the strongest sign yet, among many signs being sent today, that big Mac is headed for the exit. It's a nasty dilemma for Obama, but the calculus is straightforward: Which will cost him more ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-22T22:48:15Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 3:10 pm

William Wesley in the spotlight

We had friends over for New Year's, the night of December 31, 2005. As midnight approached, I had a little anxiety: I needed a good resolution. I wasn't about to announce, half-drunk, some promise I'd never keep, like ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-22T20:46:33Z)

Sixth Annual Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon Returns This Weekend Kicking Off the ...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- More than 4,000 athletes including some of the top professionals in the world are set to compete at the 2010 Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon (PHLYTRI) this weekend, June 25-27. One of the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T21:36:40Z)

Lagerback slams time wasting

Lars Lagerback has unhappy with what he perceived to be South Korea's time wasting as Huh Jung Moo's side reached the second round of the World Cup at Nigeria's expense . GettyImages Lars Lagerback cut a frustrated ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-22T21:50:59Z)

US general in Afghan war at risk of losing his job

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama rebuked his Afghanistan war commander for "poor judgment" Tuesday and considered whether to fire him in the most extraordinary airing of military-civilian tensions since Harry ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-22T21:58:08Z)

China Update: MagneGas Secures $2.0 MM Investment Commitment, 20% of China Joint ...

Through the transaction, MagneGas is selling to DDI 14,814,815 shares of its common stock. Per the additional terms of the agreement, DDI will create a new China-based Joint Venture company ("MagneGas China") to house ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T21:29:30Z)

Oil execs slam Obama's 6-month deepsea drilling ban as BP stock sinks to 13-year low

LONDON - Oil executives sent a strong challenge to Barack Obama on Tuesday, warning at a major oil conference that the American president's ban on risky deepwater drilling would cripple world energy supplies. As a BP ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-22T21:36:40Z)

Fate of top U.S. Afghan commander in doubt

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. general in Afghanistan faced possible removal Tuesday after he and his aides were quoted in a magazine article mocking President Barack Obama and his top advisers. General Stanley ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-22T21:50:59Z)

Andrew Aylward: Obama to talk energy bill with senators, has his drilling ban flipped

President Obama will host a bipartisan meeting of senators tomorrow to discuss the comprehensive energy legislation that he called for in his June 16th Oval Office address. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) expressed hope ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-22T21:15:11Z)

Apple, AT&T Notifying iPhone 4 Buyers of Delivery

AT&T said it will have iPhone 4 inventory at its retail locations on June 29 - some five days after the smartphones go on sale at Apple retail outlets. (Credit: AP) The company Tuesday afternoon announced the units would ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-22T21:00:52Z)

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces Sale of an Additional 450,000 Shares of Common ...

ELGIN, Ill., June 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: HCCI - News ) announced today that the underwriters for its public offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock have ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T21:29:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 2:10 pm

Judge held stock in rig owner

The federal judge who overturned the White House's offshore drilling ban Tuesday held stock in Transocean LTD, the owner of the Deepwater Horizon rig, as recently as 2008, according to his financial disclosure reports ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-22T20:32:14Z)

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Family Dollar, ManTech International and ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights features Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO ), ManTech International Corp. (Nasdaq: MANT ) and Kraton Performance Polymers (NYSE: KRA ). Many investors ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T20:53:43Z)

Shatel: Florida State's Martin still going strong

Thirty years. He first showed up here with his team 30 years ago. This just in: That's a long time ago. Rod Dedeaux was still coaching at USC in 1980. Wichita State hadn't found Omaha yet. Neither had ESPN. You could ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-22T20:39:24Z)

World Cup: S. Korea Draws with Nigeria, Advances

32 countries battle it out in South Africa for soccer's ultimate prize. Stories World Cup: U.S., England Face Do-Or-Die Matches S. Africa Beats France; Both End World Cup Run (CBS/AP) South Korea reached the second round ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-22T21:00:52Z)

Arkansas Blog

Oh the poor little oil companies. My heart bleeds for them. Is there nothing we can do to make them feel better? Maybe a formal apology to BP by Obama? Or a promise of complete financial restoration by Congress? I think ... (Source: Arkansas Times 2010-06-22T20:53:43Z)

Judge says 'Go Ahead and Drill'

In a remarkable display of judicial activism, Judge Martin Feldman (a Reagan appointee) has thrown out the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed after the Transocean (NYSE: RIG - News ) Deepwater Horizon ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T20:25:05Z)

Judge Ends Moratorium In Gulf, But Driller Spike Short-Lived

The offshore drilling sector took off following reports that Louisiana federal judge Martin Feldman blocked president Obama's moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico, but if you blinked, you probably missed it. A look at the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T19:20:39Z)

Messi's Argentina win to put Greece out

POLOKWANE (Reuters) - Lionel Messi marked his first match as Argentina captain with a win as they beat an ultra defensive Greece side 2-0 and cruised into the World Cup second round as Group B winners putting the Greeks ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-22T20:46:33Z)

Judge Drills Hole in Deepwater Ban; Obama Promises Immediate Appeal

Judge Martin L.C. Feldman granted a preliminary injunction to Hornbeck Offshore Services to lift the moratorium, saying that the government "failed to cogently reflect the decision to issue a blanket, generic, indeed ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-22T20:39:24Z)

U.S. judge blocks moratorium on new oil drilling projects, White House to appeal

NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge today blocked a six-month moratorium on new deepwater drilling projects imposed after the massive Gulf oil spill. The White House promised an immediate appeal. President Barack Obama's ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-22T20:53:43Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 1:11 pm

Bankruptcy judge delays Rangers sale by requesting new sale plan

FORT WORTH, Texas – A federal judge has ruled that Rangers owner Tom Hicks cannot sell the team to a group including Nolan Ryan without satisfying the banks that loaned Hicks more than $525 million. The ruling handed ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-22T20:03:36Z)

Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City Announces Paula Deen to Headline Upcoming 2010 ...

Chefs on Stage: Paula takes the stage at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater from 5 – 6 p.m. for an exciting culinary demonstration. She will join her fans immediately following the exhibition for a book signing and photo ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T18:37:42Z)

Stocks slide on new concerns about housing, banks

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks slid Tuesday after home sales fell unexpectedly and the White House vowed to fight a ruling against the offshore drilling moratorium. The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 130 points in late ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-22T19:42:08Z)

World Cup 2010

Overall record at finals: Played 45 games, Won 11, Drawn 12, Lost 22. Best performance: The quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986. Most appearances at finals: Antonio Carbajal (1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966) - 10. Most goals at ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-22T19:56:27Z)

Author Scott Sigler's unusual approach brings ready fan base to first hardback novel

Scott Sigler's techno-horror mash-up of a novel, Ancestor , on sale today, has a little bit of everything: recklessly ambitious medical research, monsters bursting from the bellies of host cattle, heavily armed ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-22T19:06:20Z)

Giants agree to terms with another rookie linebacker: fourth-round pick Phillip ...

John Munson/The Star-Ledger Giants linebacker Phillip Dillard, the team's fourth round pick in April, has agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract. Only minutes after the signing on Adrian Tracy was made official, the ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-22T20:03:36Z)

Chesapeake Issues More Preferred Shares

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK - News ) issued $900 million in preferred stock to a group of private investors, including Asian sovereign wealth funds. This follows Chesapeake's sale of $1.7 billion worth of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T19:49:17Z)

Strategies to invest in stocks, bonds and funds

Question: I just sold my house and have $300,000 to invest. Everyone has suggestions, but what do you think I should do? -- John, Pacific Palisades, Calif. Answer: I'm sure you're getting all kinds of suggestions about ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T19:42:08Z)

Spartan Motors Announces Business Realignment: Exiting Road Rescue Ambulance ...

CHARLOTTE, Mich. , June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR - News ) today announced its intent to exit its Road Rescue ambulance operation as part of the Company's continuing review of all ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-22T19:20:39Z)

Argentina, Greece level at 0-0 after 75 minutes

POLOKWANE, South Africa (AP) -- Argentina hasn't been able to find a way through Greece's packed defense, with the score tied at 0-0 after 75 minutes of their Group B match at the World Cup on Tuesday. Argentina has ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-22T20:03:36Z)

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