Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 11:10 pm

Nets pick Detroit's Jordan Crawford, traded to Hawks

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets have selected guard Jordan Crawford with the 27th pick in the NBA draft. However, the Associated Press reported the Hawks agreed to trade Texas forward Damion James, taken ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T05:26:44Z)

Rockies lose exhausting game to Red Sox, 13-11

Troy E. Renck and Jim Armstrong post analysis, notes and minutiae on this blog devoted to the Colorado Rockies. This wasn't a game for the ages. It was a game for the aged. Folks actually got older watching the Rockies ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-25T05:48:13Z)

Pistons select Georgetown's Greg Monroe

The Detroit Pistons didn't get Kentucky center DeMarcus Cousins, but they got the most offensively gifted big man in the draft. The Pistons used the No. 7 pick in tonight's NBA draft to pick Georgetown power forward ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T05:26:44Z)

Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyer hints at defense strategy

Houston, Texas (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's last physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, wasn't the one who gave the pop star a fatal overdose of propofol, according to Murray's attorney, hinting at the defense strategy in the ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-25T05:26:44Z)

On New iPhone, a Mystery of Dropped Calls

Apple 's touch-screen smartphone has been a sensation since Day 1 three years ago, and many who own the device believe it to be almost perfect — if only it worked better as a phone. So it is not surprising that as ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-25T05:55:22Z)

No Surprise as John Wall Goes First Overall to the Wizards

June 24: NBA commissioner David Stern, left, poses with the No. 1 overall draft pick, John Wall, of Kentucky, who was selected by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA basketball draft. The Washington ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-25T05:33:54Z)

Lawmakers seek a deal for Wall Street bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Working into early Friday, lawmakers drafting an overhaul of bank regulations sought to soften a contentious Wall Street restriction that would force large bank holding companies to spin off their ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T05:41:03Z)

Busy Thunder add Kansas' Aldrich to mix at center

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Add Cole Aldrich to the crowded race to become the starting center for the Oklahoma City Thunder . Taken with the No. 11 pick in Thursday night's draft, the 6-foot-11 Aldrich was sent to the busy Thunder ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T05:41:03Z)

House offers compromise on derivatives

WASHINGTON – House lawmakers sought to break a logjam on financial negotiations by proposing to limit the type of derivatives business banks can transact. The plan reached for a middle ground with a tougher Senate ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-25T04:22:19Z)

EA Mobile Dominates Top App Store Charts With Blockbuster Brands on Day of iPhone 4 Launch

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the day of the Apple® iPhone® 4 launch, EA Mobile™ − a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS - News ) − dominates the Apple Top Grossing App chart for iPhone ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T04:15:09Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 10:10 pm

Oklahoma City Thunder selects Iowa State's Craig Brackins at No. 21, will send to New Orleans ...

Brackins, 6 feet 10, 230 pounds, bolsters the Hornets' front-line depth. He was an early entry candidate in last year's draft, but returned to Iowa State for his junior season. He had a 16.5 points per game average last ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-25T04:29:28Z)

A Zero-Tolerance Fight at a Nursery School

The school year for Old First Nursery School in Park Slope, Brooklyn, wraps up on Friday. And for some parents, it will not be a moment too soon. At this, one of the city's oldest cooperative nursery schools, it was a ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-25T03:39:22Z)

House offers compromise on derivatives

FILE - In this May 11, 2010, file photo charts show the sudden market drop during a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises hearing on Capitol Hill. As ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-25T04:22:19Z)

Hawks send Byfuglien, Eager, Sopel to Atlanta

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman did his best to prepare fans for what was going to happen because of the team's salary-cap problems, but Wednesday's trade of Dustin Byfuglien to the Atlanta Thrashers still came as ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-06-25T05:05:16Z)

AIG CEO and Chairman at odds over failed AIA deal: report

(Reuters) - American International Group's (NYSE: AIG - News ) failed sale of its Asian life insurance unit AIA has led to increased tensions between Chief Executive Robert Benmosche and Chairman Harvey Golub, the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T04:58:06Z)

Dollar Finds No Comfort in Durable Goods Data or a Sharp Drop in Equities

It was an interesting day for currencies and the capital markets in general. If you were an equities trader, you would reflect on a particularly volatile day that would see the French CAC 40 lead European shares into a ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T02:42:06Z)

Obama and the War Against the Jews

In a letter to President Obama this week, 87 Senators urged the president to support Israel's right to self-defense against the threats of terrorism from Hamas and Hezbollah and a nuclear-bound Iran that has repeatedly ... (Source: Front Page 2010-06-25T04:58:06Z)

Photos of Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis Are Available on Business Wire's Web ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three photos of Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis are available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress. Photo Caption: Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis is glowing in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T04:29:28Z)

David Huff pitches 7 2/3 innings to get win for the Clippers: Minor league report

Clippers 5, Red Wings 3 SS Josh Rodriguez (.349, six homers) and catcher Chris Gimenez (.291, nine homers) slugged solo home runs as Columbus (44-30) won at Rochester. LH starter David Huff, making his first appearance ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-25T04:15:09Z)

Wizards' plan was to get tougher through draft

Wizards team President Ernie Grunfeld said among the team's top priorities in this draft was to add toughness, and thus it made a deal with Minnesota for the No. 23 and 56 picks in exchange for the 30th and 35th ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-25T04:29:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 9:10 pm

15 Insurance Policies You Don't Need

provided by Fear of the future sells insurance. Because we can't predict the future, we want to be ready to cover our financial needs if, or when, something bad happens. Insurance companies understand this fear and offer ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T03:53:41Z)

Arrest puts spotlight on security ahead of G-20 summit in Toronto

NEW: Suspect in weapons incident charged, due to appear in court Friday Incident puts focus on security as leaders begin arriving Items found in car included pellet guns, a cross bow and a chainsaw No specific signs ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-25T03:25:03Z)

Longtime S&WB member Benjamin Edwards sentenced to 21 years in kickback scheme

Minister Benjamin Edwards, who served on the Sewerage & Water Board for two decades before pleading guilty in February to charges that he collected millions in kickbacks from two board contractors, was sentenced to a ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-25T04:00:50Z)

EA Mobile Dominates Top App Store Charts With Blockbuster Brands on Day of iPhone 4 Launch

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the day of the Apple® iPhone® 4 launch, EA Mobile™ − a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS - News ) − dominates the Apple Top Grossing App chart for iPhone ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T03:39:22Z)

For Inmates, New Greenhouse Provides New Growth

Adolf Jerger, an inmate at the Cook County Jail and a former auto mechanic, is earning his master gardener certificate. Mr. Jerger, who worked as an auto mechanic for more than 27 years, is four months into earning his ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-25T03:53:41Z)

Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled today amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. Most of the cribs were drop ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:46:31Z)

Water main break forces most Waterworks eateries to close

Ice cream was for sale at Cold Stone Creamery in The Waterworks mall near Aspinwall, but there were no shakes, iced coffee or smoothies. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority cut water service to the mall's 54 tenants ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-25T04:00:50Z)

Gas stations sold to highest bidders

NEWBURYPORT — After shutting down months ago, two local Irving gas stations went on the auction block Tuesday as part of a lender-ordered auction of 16 gas and convenience stores. Portland, Maine-based Tranzon Auction ... (Source: Newburyport Daily News 2010-06-25T03:53:41Z)

Can Valentine turn Marlins around?

Four years seems like a long time to me. The latest on the Marlins' next manager (maybe): A source close to the negotiations said that the Marlins are expected to offer Valentine a four-year contract. Valentine, now an ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T03:32:12Z)

U.S. to begin selling GM stock

WASHINGTON -- General Motors will start the process of putting its shares up for sale by August, with an eye on launching the sale by mid-November, according to two people familiar with the plan. But no firm decisions ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:46:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 8:10 pm

Following NRA flap, House passes campaign finance bill

The House passed a revised version of its campaign finance legislation , the Disclose Act, late Thursday, despite fierce criticism of the measure stemming from a special exemption Democratic lawmakers carved out for the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-25T02:56:25Z)

Staten Island's Curtis High School graduates 546

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Adorned in maroon and white robes, 546 Warriors proudly accepted their diplomas today and the distinction of being Curtis High School graduates. The class of 2010's legacy includes an attendance ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

Nets use Mavs pick to ultimately get James

The new-look New Jersey Nets, under the ownership of the Russian Mark Cuban, Mikhail Prokhorov, and with former Mavs coach Avery Johnson at the help, and with former Mavs point guard Devin Harris leading the team, used ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

Nets pick Detroit's Jordan Crawford, traded to Hawks

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets have selected guard Jordan Crawford with the 27th pick in the NBA draft. However, the Associated Press reported the Hawks agreed to trade Texas forward Damion James, taken ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:03:34Z)

Bulls poised for free agency

DEERFIELD, Ill. - With the 17th pick in the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls select ... LeBron James and Chris Bosh? Well, maybe. And if Dwyane Wade decides to leave Miami, he just might have a home in his hometown, too ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

O's offense breaks out in 11-5 win over Marlins

As Orioles starter Kevin Millwood threw quality start after quality start earlier this season, only to get handed no-decisions and losses because of a lackluster offense, no one in the clubhouse was more outspoken about ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

Tempe Gateway sells for $35 million

The $35 million sale of Tempe Gateway, the eight-story office building at Third Street and Mill Avenue, is being called a harbinger of good economic news for the Valley. "It's really a demonstration that we are ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-25T02:42:06Z)

Wall picked No. 1 in Thursday's NBA draft

NEW YORK — John Wall is ready to go to Washington and clean up the Wizards. And he's expected to have more backcourt help when he gets there — whether or not Gilbert Arenas is still around. The Wizards selected Wall ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-25T02:42:06Z)

Syracuse teachers won't consider freezing pay; union cancels vote on proposal

David Lassman / The Post-Standard Syracuse Teachers Association, which represents teachers in the city district, has cancelled a vote on a proposed pay freeze. Here, fourth graders at Seymour Elementary work on their ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-25T01:51:59Z)

Pistons select Georgetown's Greg Monroe

The Detroit Pistons didn't get Kentucky center DeMarcus Cousins, but they got the most offensively gifted big man in the draft. The Pistons used the No. 7 pick in tonight's NBA draft to pick Georgetown power forward ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:03:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 7:10 pm

5 Things You Might Care About from the US-Russia Summit

Remember that international firestorm after the Tennessee mom sent her adopted 7-year-old back to Russia? Today the US and Russia announced a draft agreement has almost completed in creating a "legally binding bilateral ... (Source: ABC News Blogs 2010-06-25T01:23:21Z)

'Knight and Day' scores $3.8 million

Twentieth Century Fox's action caper "Knight and Day" scored $3.8 million Wednesday at 3,043 locations, an opening that some B.O. observers have characterized as a bumpy start for the Tom Cruise-Cameron Diaz starrer. But ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-25T01:37:40Z)

Paraguay 0, New Zealand 0: Safe style gets Paraguay to Round of 16

POLOKWANE, South Africa (AP) -- Paraguay moved into the last 16 of the World Cup for the fourth time in its history Thursday after being held to an uneventful 0-0 draw by New Zealand. Neither team created many scoring ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-25T01:59:09Z)

Syracuse teachers won't consider freezing pay; union cancels vote on proposal

David Lassman / The Post-Standard Syracuse Teachers Association, which represents teachers in the city district, has cancelled a vote on a proposed pay freeze. Here, fourth graders at Seymour Elementary work on their ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-25T01:51:59Z)

Banner Corporation Announces Pricing of $150 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (Nasdaq: BANR - News ), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T00:26:05Z)

McCain Calls for More Changes to Afghanistan Strategy, Personnel

Senate leaders have promised Gen. David Petraeus a swift confirmation next week so he can assume his new role as head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, but not before questioning him about President Obama's pledge to begin ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-25T00:33:15Z)

The TrueHoop Dossier: Al-Farouq Aminu

Al-Farouq Aminu has been tagged with the "potential" label for most of his basketball life. He came to Wake Forest as one of the school's most heralded recruits of all time, putting him in elite company with former stars ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T00:11:46Z)

WARRIORS TRADE

The Warriors have completed two money-saving moves in as many days, and Tuesday's trade of Corey Maggette for a couple of Milwaukee's spare parts might not be the end of the yard sale. Also included in the Maggette deal ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-25T01:23:21Z)

Night of the Yeoman

There are two Republican parties, and both had a candidate on the 2008 presidential ticket. John McCain was the candidate of the thin-blooded aristocracy, tired men who dislike certain elements of their nominal ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-25T01:51:59Z)

Over 2 Million Cribs Recalled Amid Safety Concerns

(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled Thursday amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. Most ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-25T01:37:40Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 6:10 pm

If you want to watch SU's Wesley Johnson get drafted tonight, well, you'd better tune ...

Dennis Nett / The Post-Standard Syracuse's Wes Johnson shakes hands with fans as he heads toward the locker room after a Syracuse win. Syracuse, N.Y. -- For the longest time, the chummy Texas town of Corsicana had been ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-24T23:43:08Z)

The TrueHoop Dossier: Greg Monroe

Greg Monroe: The most complete big man in the 2010 draft class? NBA executives are notoriously coy in the days leading up to the draft. As a smokescreen, a general manager will praise one prospect while feigning ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T00:04:37Z)

Pistons take PF Monroe with 7th pick

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Pistons bolstered their frontcourt Thursday night, taking Georgetown power forward Greg Monroe with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound Monroe averaged 16 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-25T01:01:53Z)

The TrueHoop Dossier: Al-Farouq Aminu

Al-Farouq Aminu has been tagged with the "potential" label for most of his basketball life. He came to Wake Forest as one of the school's most heralded recruits of all time, putting him in elite company with former stars ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T00:11:46Z)

Banner Corporation Announces Pricing of $150 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Corporation (Nasdaq: BANR - News ), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T00:18:56Z)

Pistons have 'big' plans for tonight's NBA draft

Draft night is finally here, and the only certain thing is the uncertainty. The draft order -- Pistons are slated to make their selection at No. 7 -- could get jumbled by trades. The teams ahead of the Pistons will go ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T00:40:24Z)

On the Call: Oracle's Oracle President Safra Catz

A question that will be facing companies in this summer's earnings season will be whether economic instability in Europe is hurting sales. Oracle Corp. executives told analysts on a conference call Thursday, after ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-25T00:26:05Z)

Samson Oil & Gas Agrees to Sell Part of Goshen County Project

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samson Oil & Gas Limited (ASX: SSN - News ) (NYSE AMEX: SSN) has entered into a binding agreement with a large U.S.-based independent natural gas and oil producer to sell 24,166 acres of its ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T00:04:37Z)

Pakistan Is Said to Pursue an Afghanistan Foothold

This article is by Jane Perlez, Eric Schmitt and Carlotta Gall . ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan is exploiting the troubled United States military effort in Afghanistan to drive home a political settlement with ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-25T00:47:34Z)

Wizards select Kentucky's Wall with No. 1 pick

NEW YORK (AP) -- John Wall is ready to go to Washington and clean up the Wizards. And he'll have more backcourt help when he gets there - whether or not Gilbert Arenas is still around. The Wizards selected Wall with the ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-25T00:54:43Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 5:10 pm

California welfare cards work in casino ATMs

Intrepid newspaper reporting in California -- the state with the $19 billion budget gap -- has found that state-issued welfare debit cards can withdraw cash from ATMs in half the casinos in the state. State officials ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-24T22:24:24Z)

Jersey Shore Responds to Village Voice Queer Issue Cover

Ha. The crafty characters I work alongside offered the world a fun moment when it was revealed yesterday that the men of Jersey Shore -- Vinny Gaudagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino ... (Source: Village Voice (blog) 2010-06-24T23:50:18Z)

Pistons have 'big' plans for tonight's NBA draft

The draft order -- Pistons are slated to make their selection at No. 7 -- could get jumbled by trades. The teams ahead of the Pistons will go over trade offers and wait to see if better deals roll in and then decide if ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-24T23:28:49Z)

The TrueHoop Dossier: Wesley Johnson

The demands of the workout process on draftees often go unmentioned. Prospects are shuttled around the country, measured, weighed and prodded like steers at a cattle auction. Then there's psychological testing, meet-and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-24T23:50:18Z)

NJ grants Borgata new 5-year license

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Half of it is up for sale with no owner in sight, but the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is the best thing the nation's second-largest casino market has going for it right now. Largely for that ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-25T00:04:37Z)

Teams, players to watch in draft

• Nets at No. 3 (and 27). Have they settled on Wes Johnson ? Are they open to moving back in the lottery? The Nets need to turn this pick into some kind of valuable piece that can help attract a free agent. They ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-24T23:35:59Z)

Uh Oh, Is Apple's iPhone 4 A Lemon?

Apple's iPhone 4 is off to a rough start ( sales numbers, excepted ). The phone is barely in the hands of consumers, and there have been widespread gripes from early adopters. Some of these aren't one-off whines either ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-24T23:57:27Z)

Bank Capital, Broker Standards Raised in Wall Street

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers on Thursday agreed to boost banks' capital requirements and neared agreement on a derivatives crackdown as they closed in on a historic overhaul of financial regulations. Lawmakers ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T23:35:59Z)

John Wall goes first in NBA draft, Evan Turner second

Former Kentucky star John Wall was selected as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2010 NBA draft. The Washington Wizards selected Wall, who averaged 16.6 points and 6.5 assists in his one season at Kentucky last season. The ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-24T23:43:08Z)

Buffalo at Baylor announced on Fox College Sports

The Baylor Bears have endured a tumultuous off-season thus far due to the conference expansion talks. They were almost left in the dust by in-state programs Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech as well as Oklahoma and ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-24T23:35:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 4:10 pm

Postmortem: Netherlands Vs. Cameroon

Neatherlands' Wesley Sneijder hugs Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o after their match. The Netherlands won 2-1. O readers, please forgive me: I confess that I watched the Netherlands vs. Cameroon match with a somewhat less clear ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-24T22:45:52Z)

Cameron faces diplomatic test at G-20

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron steps into a potential hornets' nest of trans-Atlantic conflict when he makes his global debut this week at the G-20 summit in Canada - with tensions over ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-24T23:00:11Z)

Okada praises Japan spirit

Japan coach Takeshi Okada warned there was more to come from his "united" team as they progressed to the World Cup second round with an impressive victory over Denmark in Rustenburg. GettyImages Takeshi Okada celebrates ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-24T23:00:11Z)

California welfare cards work in casino ATMs

Intrepid newspaper reporting in California -- the state with the $19 billion budget gap -- has found that state-issued welfare debit cards can withdraw cash from ATMs in half the casinos in the state. State officials ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-24T22:24:24Z)

Tours4Fun Commemorates 4th of July By Announcing Attractive Tours To Washington, D.C ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Los Angeles based Tours4Fun celebrates Independence Day 2010 with a patriotic aplomb by announcing attractive travel opportunities that provide every reason to plan a getaway on the upcoming ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T22:38:43Z)

June deadliest month of Afghan war for coalition troops

June has now become the deadliest month of the Afghan war for coalition troops, a grave milestone in the nearly nine-year-old conflict. Four British soldiers were killed in a "vehicle incident" on Wednesday in southern ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-06-24T23:00:11Z)

From Greece, a Parable About ... Something

LIKE many parents, the father in the Greek film "Dogtooth" wants to protect his children. He oversees their education, monitors what they watch and read, and keeps tabs on them in their sunny suburban house. As a ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-24T22:24:24Z)

For US and Russia, it's now a walk in the park

WASHINGTON — The president of the United States and the president of Russia enjoyed quite a summer's day on Thursday: Grab some burgers, joke about Twitter, take a walk in the park. No summit, no sanctions, no weapons ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-24T21:55:46Z)

Robbins Umeda LLP Announces an Investigation of the Acquisition of Alloy, Inc. by ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Robbins Umeda LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by members of the Board of Directors of Alloy, Inc. ("Alloy" or the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T21:55:46Z)

Weinstein Co. restructures by giving up 200 films

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Independent movie studio The Weinstein Co. has restructured its debt by giving the rights to 200 movies and about $233 million in receivables to Goldman Sachs and its partner Assured Guaranty ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T22:45:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 3:10 pm

Sports Illustrated Puts out iPad App

Sports Illustrated is the latest magazine to take app form on Apple's iPad. Its application landed in the iTunes store Thursday, with high-definition videos, extra photographs and even an eight-minute mini-documentary ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T21:55:46Z)

Family Operated Company, SoCal Appliances Repair, Offers Courteous Servicing for All ...

LOS ANGELES , June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- By being a family owned and operated company, SoCal Appliances has been able to build a reputation for courteous, personable repair services. This aspect of their business has also ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T22:02:55Z)

U.S. would like to stop being cardiac kids

IRENE, South Africa (AP) -- The clock ticked into the 70th minute, and Tim Howard started to get anxious. "I thought, damn, at this point we're going home and I didn't want to get on that long flight,'' the American ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-24T21:19:58Z)

Man with gas cans, weapons in car arrested near G-20 site in Toronto

Items found in car included pellet guns, a cross bow and a chainsaw Man couldn't explain why he was transporting the materials No specific signs incident is linked to G-20 summit Toronto, Ontario (CNN) -- A man with five ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-24T22:02:55Z)

Suspense surrounds No. 1 pick in NHL draft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the Edmonton Oilers finally make the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night, the most suspenseful mystery in Hollywood this week finally will be solved. Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin are the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-24T21:55:46Z)

TIBCO Software Grows License Revenue by 23% and Total Revenue by 21% Over Q2 2009

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - 06/24/10) - TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX - News ) today announced results for its second quarter, which ended on May 30, 2010. Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 was $ ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T20:22:42Z)

For US and Russia, it's now a walk in the park

WASHINGTON — The president of the United States and the president of Russia enjoyed quite a summer's day on Thursday: Grab some burgers, joke about Twitter, take a walk in the park. No summit, no sanctions, no weapons ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-24T21:55:46Z)

Pols try to bridge gaps on Wall St. bill

House and Senate negotiators on Wall Street reform prepared to work late into the night Thursday to meet a self-imposed deadline for finishing the bill, even as a lack of unity among Democrats threatened to delay the ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-24T21:19:58Z)

Jobless aid measure dying in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans in the Senate appear likely to kill legislation to provide continued unemployment checks to millions of people and provide states with billions of dollars to avert layoffs. It would be a ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T21:41:27Z)

At the End of Life, They Offer Comfort

Every morning, Chrissy Gresham rests her hand on the list of people she'll be visiting and whispers a prayer. "Please, God," she says, "let me touch the lives of the patients and families I see today." She doesn't have ... (Source: MSN Health & Fitness 2010-06-24T20:22:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 2:11 pm

Isner finally finishes marathon vs. Mahut: 70-68 in fifth set

LONGEST TENNIS MATCHES 11 hours, 5 minutes - John Isner def. Nicolas Mahut, 2010 Wimbledon 1R 6:33 - Fabrice Santoro def. Arnaud Clement, 2004 French Open 1R 6:22 - John McEnroe def. Mats Wilander, 1982 Davis Cup, World ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-24T20:22:42Z)

TIBCO Software Grows License Revenue by 23% and Total Revenue by 21% Over Q2 2009

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - 06/24/10) - TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX - News ) today announced results for its second quarter, which ended on May 30, 2010. Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 was $ ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T20:22:42Z)

NY's top court upholds Columbia expansion plan

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York's top court on Thursday upheld a state redevelopment agency's use of eminent domain so Columbia University can expand its Ivy League campus over 17 acres in West Harlem. The Court of Appeals ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-24T21:05:39Z)

WorldSpace, Inc. Asset Purchase Agreement Closed

SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorldSpace, Inc. ("WorldSpace") announced today that it and its affiliated co-debtors in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding have closed the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T20:51:20Z)

KBR Awarded Contract by Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. for Development of Grassroots ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBR (NYSE: KBR - News ) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) to provide licensing, basic engineering and extended basic engineering, and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T20:15:33Z)

More than 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled today amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. Most of the cribs were drop ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-24T20:51:20Z)

Pistons have 'big' plans for tonight's NBA draft

The draft order -- Pistons are slated to make their selection at No. 7 -- could get jumbled by trades. The teams ahead of the Pistons will go over trade offers and wait to see if better deals roll in and then decide if ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-24T20:51:20Z)

Consumers Claim Apple and AT&T Fraudulently Marketed 3G iPad in Nationwide Consumer ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Michael W. Sobol of the national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP , announced that three consumers yesterday filed an amended complaint in a nationwide ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T20:51:20Z)

iPhone 4 Owners Report Complaints

Several early iPhone 4 customers have discovered critical issues with the phone's display and reception that could pose major problems for Apple's newest mobile device. One of the first customers in line at the flagship ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T20:22:42Z)

Walmart wins key approval for second Chicago store

CHICAGO - A Chicago City Council committee approved plans on Thursday for Wal-Mart Stores Inc to build a second store in the city, a step forward for the retailer's strategy of expanding in U.S. urban areas to find new ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-24T20:22:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 1:11 pm

U.S. to begin selling GM stock

WASHINGTON -- General Motors will start the process of putting its shares up for sale by August, with an eye on launching the sale by mid-November, according to two people familiar with the plan. But no firm decisions ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-24T19:39:45Z)

Economic recovery awaits the housing market

WASHINGTON (AP) – Sales of previously occupied homes dipped 2.2 percent in May, signaling that a boost from home-buying tax credits is fading sooner than expected. Last month's sales fell from the previous month to a ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-06-24T19:18:17Z)

Uh Oh, Is Apple's iPhone 4 A Lemon?

Apple's iPhone 4 is off to a rough start ( sales numbers, excepted ). The phone is barely in the hands of consumers, and there have been widespread gripes from early adopters. Some of these aren't one-off whines either ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-24T19:54:04Z)

Cameroon, Netherlands at 1-1 after 75 minutes

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Samuel Eto'o scored from the penalty spot and Cameroon is tied with the Netherlands 1-1 after 75 minutes of their Group E World Cup match. Eto'o converted the penalty in the 65th minute ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-24T20:01:14Z)

Thomas agent seeks deal

In an additional twist in the Bruins' effort to trade goalie Tim Thomas, Canada's TSN reports that GM Peter Chiarelli has given Thomas' agent, Bill Zito, permission to try and line up a trade for the erstwhile No ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-24T19:39:45Z)

A year after public downfall, SC governor thrives

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The governor who became the butt of late-night jokes for "hiking the Appalachian Trail" may be having the last laugh. A year after South Carolina's Mark Sanford tearfully confessed an extramarital ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-06-24T20:01:14Z)

Jack Abramoff: Ex-Lobbyist, Ex-Con, Pizza Guy; Serving Pies at Baltimore Pizzeria

BALTIMORE, Md. (CBS/WJZ) Shamed Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff wasted no time joining the workforce, becoming the newest employee of a kosher pizzeria in Baltimore. Abramoff, who just spent three-and-a-half years in a ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-24T18:56:48Z)

TIBCO Software Grows License Revenue by 23% and Total Revenue by 21% Over Q2 2009

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - 06/24/10) - TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX - News ) today announced results for its second quarter, which ended on May 30, 2010. Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 was $ ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T20:08:23Z)

Morgan Stanley to Pay $102 Million to End Probe

Morgan Stanley will settle on a $102 million payment for unfair lending practices. The company will pay $58 million to affected Massachusetts borrowers, $23 million to the state's pension fund, and return $19.5 million ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-24T19:39:45Z)

IBM sues exec who quit to take job with Oracle

BOSTON (Reuters) - IBM (NYSE: IBM - News ) has filed a lawsuit to prevent former senior executive Joanne Olsen from taking a job with rival Oracle Corp (NasdaqGS: ORCL - News ), which wooed her away from IBM after 31 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T19:11:07Z)

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