Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 10:43 pm

Did airfare price fall? Ask about a refund

Travelers must factor in that fee when weighing whether to fight for their money back. And only three airlines offer refunds on any price drop -- Southwest, Alaska and JetBlue. United, Continental, Delta, US Airways and American all hit you with a $150 ... (Source: Florida Today 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Watson: Red Raiders need to break door down next year

"That's the deal you get with the (selection) committee, and our baseball committee is weighted toward the northeast." He tried to rationalize the selection of Dallas Baptist, a 39-win independent team that Tech split with this season. "They are a good ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Mets likely minority owner says deal is fair

NEW YORK -- Hedge fund manager David Einhorn, who has agreed to buy a minority stake in the New York Mets, says the deal is a "win-win agreement" for both sides. Einhorn was at Citi Field on Monday to attend his second game in three days. Wearing shorts ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-05-31T04:55:44Z)

Todd Akin votes in Town and Country, but does he live there?

"And, if it is, I don't think it's by any of the Akin folks." Public records offer a conflicting picture of when Akin moved. When Akin purchased the Wildwood home for $280,000 in December 2007, he listed the new house as his mailing address on the deed. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-31T05:02:54Z)

Einhorn still mum on deal

The future is uncertain and there are a wide range of possible outcomes." Einhorn said the deal could be done in a matter of weeks, but refused to go into details -- including the possibility he might have an opportunity to claim a majority stake of the ... (Source: New York Post 2011-05-31T04:48:35Z)

Lost Boy to visit homeland 16 years after fleeing

The referendum was part of a 2005 peace deal that ended more than two decades of civil war between the mostly Muslim north and the largely Christian and animist south that resulted in more than 2 million deaths. The referendum was approved by more than 98 ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2011-05-31T05:31:32Z)

Get set for summertime TV

"Rizzoli & Isles" (10 p.m. July 11, TNT): Stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander are back to look beautiful and solve crimes for a second season. "Haven" (10 p.m. July 15, Syfy): More supernatural mysteries await fans in season two. "Breaking Bad" (10 p.m ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Can both parties be serious on curbing spending, debt?

At the height of the confrontation, President Barack Obama will address the country and say that even though he has offered the Republicans more than $1 trillion in spending cuts (unspecified), the Republicans have not been willing to compromise on a deal. (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T05:02:54Z)

Baba Ramdev: 'No question of calling off fast'

The two-hour meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is believed to have deliberated on ways that could be adopted to deal with the matter. The Cabinet has also decided to set up a fresh panel to draw an estimate of the black money parked in ... (Source: NDTV 2011-05-31T05:17:13Z)

At 38, Kidd will be oldest guard to start in NBA finals

It wasn't clear who got the better of that deal as the Mavs won a single playoff series in Kidd's first three postseasons. This run to the finals should end that debate. "It just took a while to really come into his own here," Nowitzki said. Kidd is under ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Bruce helps Reds defeat Brewers

He is 3-0 in four career starts against Milwaukee over the last two years. Relievers Jose Arredondo, Nick Masset and Francisco Cordero each pitched a scoreless inning. • Toronto's Jo-Jo Reyes won for the first time in 29 starts. • Pinch-hitter Kyle ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-31T05:02:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 8:41 pm

Gen. Martin Dempsey to chair Joint Chiefs of Staff

"The men and women of our armed forces are the best our nation has to offer. They deserve nothing but the absolute best in return. And that includes leaders who will guide them, and support their families, with wisdom and strength and compassion." (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-31T02:46:54Z)

Refunds possible if fare falls later: But most airlines will charge a fee

Travelers must factor in that fee when weighing whether to fight for their money back. • Only three airlines offer refunds on any price drop — Southwest, Alaska and JetBlue. • AirTran and Virgin America have $75 change fees, so the price drop must be ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-05-31T02:39:44Z)

Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo showered with wedding gifts

PEOPLE.com ) -- Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo celebrated their upcoming nuptials Sunday with a sunset wedding shower at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. The couple arrived at 7 p.m. for the rooftop cocktail celebration. As one eyewitness told PEOPLE ... (Source: CNN 2011-05-30T14:22:26Z)

Umpires' controversial call leads Tigers past Twins

They'd been ahead 3-0 after three, then trailed 5-3 after five, but the game had been tied since the sixth because of Victor Martinez's two-run home run off Twins starter Nick Blackburn. But the Tigers also had failed to capitalize in the seventh after ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T02:54:03Z)

Waltham High boys track team sets 4x100 relay record at Division 1 meet

The team of junior Darius Holloway, junior Nathan Pierre-Louis, senior Nick Richard and senior Brad Keirstead clocked 44.16 in the relay that was good for a medal out of the second heat and a new school record that meant more to the quartet than the place. (Source: Abington Mariner 2011-05-31T03:01:13Z)

Woman selling 'suicide kits' reignites right-to-die debate

Some aren't so appreciative. After Nick Klonoski died last December in Eugene, Ore., his brother Zach blamed Hydorn at a hearing in front of Oregon state lawmakers. The packaging, he said, disguises the device's lethalness and comes with instructions that ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

McDonell High School graduate teaches English to South Korean children

"I just read lot of different testimonials about it," Stevens said of the South Korea teaching program. "They really make the offer sweet for you to do it." Stevens' flight and housing costs were paid for, which meant his salary only had to cover food and ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2011-05-31T02:54:03Z)

Palin Swings By National Archives As Presidential Plans Remain Mystery

That may be all that is behind Palin's "One Nation" tour, though she did offer a pitch behind why African Americans should support the GOP.  "I would believe that every American is very interested in making sure the economy's getting back on the right ... (Source: FOX News 2011-05-30T15:41:10Z)

Vanessa Minnillo & Nick Lachey Wedding Shower in West Hollywood

Singer Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo's wedding shower was held yesterday at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, according to reports. The couple entertained family and friends with cocktails on the hotel's rooftop bar, followed by an 'elegant' dinner ... (Source: National Ledger 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

Virginia edges Maryland for NCAA lacrosse title

Matt White added three more goals and Nick O'Reilly had a goal and four assists for the Cavaliers . Grant Catalino had two goals and an assist for unseeded Maryland (13-6). Goalie Niko Amato made eight saves. An announced attendance of 35,661 watched as ... (Source: Daily Press 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

Tigers Win 6-5 on Controversial Call

Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn went six-plus innings, allowing five runs and seven hits. He struck out three and walked one. Notes: Detroit 2B Ryan Raburn had his first hit at home since April 27. ... Tigers LHP Phil Coke, on the DL with a bone bruise in ... (Source: WILX-TV 2011-05-31T03:01:13Z)

Palin bus tour leaves Washington - but for where?

Instead, Palin said she would offer her own coverage of the tour on her blog. In an interview with her employer, Fox News, Palin says she doesn't owe traditional reporters anything and is not going to play by the traditional rules. That includes releasing ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-05-31T03:08:22Z)

MLB: Detroit 6, Minnesota 5

The Tigers rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the sixth inning on a two-run homer from Victor Martinez off Twins starter Nick Blackburn. Al Alburquerque (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless eighth and Jose Valverde racked up his 13th save for Detroit. (Source: United Press International 2011-05-31T02:18:16Z)

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo Throw Intimate Wedding Shower

Showered with gifts, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo were all smiles at their romantic West Hollywood wedding shower on Sunday, according to Us Magazine . "Their party took [place] in the private rooftop garden surrounded by tall hedges and several ... (Source: Pop Eater 2011-05-30T19:23:05Z)

Briggs powers UVA to NCAA men's lacrosse title

We were willing to change our personality on both ends of the field and we got better at the end of the year as a result." Nick O'Reilly contributed a goal and four assists for the Cavaliers, who responded with three straight goals after the Terrapins tied ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

Japan's Industrial Output Rose Less Than Expected on Quake

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 1.2 percent to 9,615.54 on optimism European officials will offer further help for Greece. The yen traded at 80.85 per dollar as of 11:02 a.m. Toyota Motor, the world's biggest carmaker, said last week that its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-31T02:25:25Z)

Palin bus tour leaves Washington behind; former AK gov hopes she leaves reporters behind, too

Instead, Palin said she would offer her own coverage of the tour on her blog. In an interview with her employer, Fox News, Palin says she doesn't owe traditional reporters anything and is not going to play by the traditional rules. That includes releasing ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2011-05-31T03:08:22Z)

Yes, Virginia

We were willing to change our personality on both ends of the field and we got better at the end of the year as a result." Nick O'Reilly contributed a goal and four assists for the Cavaliers, who responded with three straight goals after the Terrapins tied ... (Source: Star-Gazette 2011-05-31T03:29:51Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 6:50 pm

Monfils ready for another crack at Federer

Monfils did finally beat Federer last year, however, edging a tight three-setter in the Paris Masters in Bercy and while that hardly represents a "winning run" it does offer hope. "Well, it does matter knowing, for me, knowing I managed to beat him here in ... (Source: Times of India 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

Is Canada Post a dead letter in a digital world?

Lemelin said Canada Post needs to adapt as Canadians buy more goods online or send more email. He said Canada Post should expand to offer banking services, for example, and take advantage of its countrywide network of postal counters while still remaining ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2011-05-31T00:45:12Z)

Offense sends Harrison home, Jeff to sectional title game

"He keeps them to one or two runs every game. He did outstanding this year." Drew Sale (4-5) went the distance for Kokomo, scattering seven hits and a walk, hitting two batters and striking out one. (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2011-05-31T01:35:19Z)

Lawmakers OK private fund for illegal immigrants

Quinn said in a statement that he looked forward to signing it. Supporters praised the legislation as a much-needed way to offer financial help to undocumented immigrants who graduate from Illinois high schools and want to continue their studies in college ... (Source: NWI.com 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

Canada mail union gives strike notice

OTTAWA, May 30 (UPI) -- Canadian postal workers gave notice Monday they may strike in three days, saying they had made their final contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers gave the government the required 72 hours' notice, meaning services can ... (Source: United Press International 2011-05-31T00:38:03Z)

YouTube counting on former Netflix exec to help it turn a profit

As a key architect of Netflix 's popular on-demand Internet streaming service, Kyncl negotiated the deals that gave subscribers access to thousands of movies and television shows. Now he's hoping to repeat that feat as head of TV and film for Google and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-31T00:30:53Z)

Illinois House votes to add 5 casinos

But Democratic Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie said even with such a large expansion, Illinois would move from 25th to 20th in terms of states that offer the most gambling. "So this idea that it's too dense, too big, too heavy, the facts belie that," Lang said. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

GameStop Honoring Ancient Duke Nukem Forever Pre-orders

Over the years, GameStop has made changes to its POS (point of sale) system which may have led to an accidental loss of a deposit on Forever . I hope you saved your receipt! Of course, this is exactly what GameStop should do, and is actually required to do ... (Source: Escapist Magazine 2011-05-31T01:42:28Z)

Jim Tressel resigns as Ohio State's football coach

There were also questions about his players and their friends and family members receiving special deals on more than 50 used cars from two Columbus dealers. But at the same time, his image was that of an honest, religious man who never said or did ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2011-05-31T00:52:22Z)

Ohio State doesn't owe Jim Tressel any compensation

Even though not contractually compelled to, Ohio State could still offer Tressel money to leave the job. Athletic director Gene Smith did not immediately respond when asked about the terms of the resignation. An addendum to the contract does provide for ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T00:23:44Z)

Illinois House votes to add 5 casinos; bill heads to Senate

But Democratic Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie said even with such a large expansion, Illinois would move from 25th to 20th in terms of states that offer the most gambling. "So this idea that it's too dense, too big, too heavy, the facts belie that," he said. (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2011-05-31T00:30:53Z)

Hunterdon health officials warn of high Lyme disease risk

Although the county does not offer testing services, it will identify ticks for residents who bring them in. Health officials also recommend tucking pants into socks and long-sleeved shirts into pants to create a barrier between the ticks and skin ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-05-31T00:16:34Z)

Jim Tressel resigns as Ohio State football coach

On TV, Ward and June Cleaver offer life lessons to Beaver and Wally. Like a million other scandals dealing with money and power, the cover-up at Ohio State was worse than the crime, and the cover-up for the coach who covered up was even worse. If only ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-31T00:02:15Z)

Liberal congressman involved in Twitter controversy over lewd photo

Last year, Breitbart posted online a heavily edited and incomplete video of a speech by U.S. Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod that suggested she refused to offer her full help to a white farmer. Sherrod was forced to resign, but a full ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-05-31T00:59:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 4:44 pm

UPDATE 1-Slovene bank NKBM Q1 net profit down 55 percent

NKBM shares closed 0.6 percent lower at 7.85 euros ahead of the results, while the blue-chip SBI index .SBITOP rose 0.7 percent. (Reporting by Marja Novak; Editing by Jon Loades-Carter and Dan Lalor) ($1 = 0.7000 euro) (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T13:03:41Z)

Crisis? There is no crisis, says FIFA president

"We have just seen a beautiful Champions League final with Barcelona, with fair play. "Football is in some difficulties and they will be solved inside our family." FIFA has been dogged by corruption allegations since the vote last year to stage the 2018 ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2011-05-30T21:53:24Z)

Vedanta Resources may go ahead with the acquisition of Cairn India as oil prices surge

ONGC is contractually obliged to pay the entire royalty, but it is of the opinion that royalty cost has to be recovered from the sale of oil from the fields before profit is calculated - a claim that Cairn disputes as it would negatively impact its profits ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-05-30T22:29:12Z)

Greece set for severe bail-out conditions

Under a plan advocated by some, much of that would be covered by the sale of state assets and the change in repayment terms for private debtholders. Eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund would then need to lend an additional €30bn-€ ... (Source: CNN 2011-05-30T09:57:34Z)

High school baseball: No. 6 Columbus defeats No. 1 Spalding to force Game 3

In Game 1, Spalding used a seven-run fifth and a nine-run sixth to win 18-1 in six innings. Kyle Carter started on the mound for Columbus and had each of the Blue Devils' two Game 1 hits. In Game 2, a pair of bases-loaded walks and back-to-back two-run ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2011-05-30T23:04:59Z)

Italian 10-Year Bonds Stay Lower With Yields at 4.80%

May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Italian government bonds stayed lower after a sale of debt. The yield on the 10-year bond was five basis points higher at 4.80 percent after Italy sold 8.3 billion euros ($12 billion) of securities maturing in 2014, 2018 and 2021. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T09:43:16Z)

ARM Holdings, Fimalac, Glencore, Sage: Europe Equity Preview

The stock declined 0.2 percent to 3,392 pence. Sage Group Plc (SGE LN): The U.K. software maker has begun a review of its health-care division that may lead to a sale, the Sunday Times reported, without saying where it got the information. The stock gained ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T22:07:43Z)

As its peers pair off, Alaska Airlines follows its own path

"They've got our 49th state sewn up, but except for [ Sarah] Palin , it's not a top-10 destination," said Tom Parsons, CEO of discount travel site Bestfares.com. Alaska also maintains a pleasant demeanor in the skies, not threatening competitors with its ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-30T22:57:50Z)

Blatter's reign must weather a storm

The campaign for control of the "beautiful game" has been anything but pretty. The 75-year-old Swiss native is the sole candidate in the election, after Asia's soccer president Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar pulled out of the race Sunday just hours ... (Source: Washington Times 2011-05-30T21:31:56Z)

'The Hobbit' movies official titles and release dates announced!

The two movies, based on the 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkiens "The Hobbit" and other related writings from the fantasy author, will now be given two seperate titles. We previously reported the subtitles of "The Hobbit: Part I" and "The Hobbit: Part II ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-05-30T23:12:09Z)

EU/IMF to announce verdict on Greece as protests escalate

European officials are hoping that half of the extra funding will come from the sale of state assets and the extension of maturities for bonds held by private investors. Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou has warned that, without new funds ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-05-30T11:52:06Z)

FIFA scandal deepens, Blatter denies crisis talk

Blatter, the 75-year-old Swiss who has run soccer's world governing body since 1998 and seen it grow wealthy on the sale of TV rights and sponsorship, will run unopposed in Wednesday's election following Bin Hammam's withdrawal on Sunday. That came hours ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T22:00:34Z)

Dozens ride to remember Des Moines motorcyclist

Lewis said she's still deciding. "I have three beautiful daughters, they need me and I don't want them to suffer like I am," Lewis said. "I've got a lot left to do on this world with my children." (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-05-30T23:04:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 2:48 pm

Offense sends Harrison home, Jeff to sectional title game

"That's what's killed us is not getting those hits." Harrison junior Nick Leuck led off the bottom of the seventh with his second hit of the game, and the Raiders elected to have No. 3 hitter Nick Bartolone bunt him to third. Daniel Fleming's grounder ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2011-05-30T21:17:37Z)

Obama Justice Department sides with states in Medicaid case

The cases brought by the Independent Living Center of Southern California, the California Pharmacists Association and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital raise substantially the same legal question. This question to be solved by the Supreme Court doesn't involve ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-05-30T20:41:49Z)

SF sheriff wants to use new immigration policy

The measure, which would allow counties to opt out, now moves to the state Senate. San Francisco and nearby Santa Clara county have sought permission from the federal government to opt out of Secure Communities. Hennessey said his policy is similar to San ... (Source: Salon 2011-05-30T21:17:37Z)

French businessman seeks new probe into Lagarde

PA ), earlier this year, according to a copy of his letter to a state prosecutor. "We consider this pure fantasy," a finance ministry official told Reuters in reaction to Kuhn's allegation. Lagarde, who won respect for her role in handling the euro zone ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T20:06:02Z)

Canadian Stocks Erase Gains as Financial, Power Companies Slump

Editor: Nick Baker To contact the reporter on this story: Matt Walcoff in Toronto at mwalcoff1@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T19:23:05Z)

Day 2 of Sarah Palin bus tour has D.C., Virginia, Mayland stops at she tests GOP presidential waters

Day 2 of Palinpalooza got under way Monday with some confusion, as her refusal to tell the press where she was heading left her supporters in the dark as well. "The Archives and Mount Vernon. Can you tell I'm fired up?!" Palin posted to her website from the road. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-05-30T20:41:49Z)

Canadian Stocks Pare Gains as Financial, Power Companies Slump

Agrium Inc. gained 1.2 percent to C$85.50. --Editor: Nick Baker To contact the reporter on this story: Matt Walcoff in Toronto at mwalcoff1@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T20:06:02Z)

Nigeria's Jonathan starts naming new administration

(For more Reuters Africa coverage and to have your say on the top issues, visit: af.reuters.com/ ) (Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Nick Tattersall ; Editing by Maria Golovnina) (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T21:24:46Z)

Nadal starting to look like himself

Murray, who had twisted his ankle against Michael Berrer two days before, started tentatively and soon found himself being outplayed. He was down 6-4, 6-4 before he found any rhythm, but there was no chance the Scot was going to throw in the towel. (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-05-30T20:56:08Z)

Play-fight leads to Sacramento model's death

"I saw after the glass broke, but I didn't know it was a body at first. I just saw a dark object," he said. "I just heard a loud crash, walked up and there was a body laying in the ground." The pair's fall has raised questions about the hotel's windows. (Source: KXTV News10Net 2011-05-30T19:58:52Z)

Nigeria : I'll Never Let the Nation Down - Jonathan - Vows to Tackle Corruption

Besides the ground patrol, military helicopters hovered around the city centre. Military snipers adorned in dark attires stood on top of the tall Federal Secretariat buildings, the Supreme Court, and other tall structures close to the Eagle Square. (Source: AllAfrica.com 2011-05-30T10:54:50Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 12:49 pm

UPDATE 2-Bear Creek, Rio Alto shares drop on Peru protests

Aboriginal protesters opposed to Bear Creek's Santa Ana silver project had blocked roads and trapped hundreds of tourists in the town of Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, according to recent media reports. Aymara Indians continued to demand on Monday ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T18:32:58Z)

Italian 10-Year Yields at Three-Day High as Nation Sells Debt

Investors bid for 1.34 times the number of securities on offer, down from 1.58 times at the previous sale. Italy also sold 2.95 billion euros of 4.75 percent securities maturing in 2021 and 1.83 billion euros of floating rate 2018 bonds. "The bid to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T11:02:00Z)

Probe of Ind. cops could mean dismissal of charges

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter says his office will determine if any cases need ... of Merrillville reported the six were targets in an investigation involving the sale of guns across state lines, including some weapons owned or confiscated by ... (Source: WNDU 2011-05-30T19:23:05Z)

European Stock-Index Futures Decline; Greek Banks, RWE May Move

Lenzing AG (LNZ) might move. The Austrian maker of textile fibers said yesterday it plans to raise as much as 741 million euros ($1.06 billion) in a sale of new and existing shares. The company, which scrapped plans to sell shares in March because of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-05-30T11:23:28Z)

Buckeyes don't have to pay Tressel to leave

Even though not contractually compelled to, Ohio State could still offer Tressel money to leave the job. Athletic director Gene Smith did not immediately respond when asked about the terms of the resignation. An addendum to the contract does provide for ... (Source: Canton Repository 2011-05-30T18:54:27Z)

Ohio State doesn't owe Jim Tressel any compensation

Even though not contractually compelled to, Ohio State could still offer Tressel money to leave the job. Athletic director Gene Smith did not immediately respond when asked about the terms of the resignation. An addendum to the contract does provide for ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-30T19:30:14Z)

ViewSonic Shows Tablet Using Intel's New Atom Chip

The device will be priced between US$699 and $799 when it goes on sale in Taiwan in June, Viewsonic said. The company has yet to decide when the device will be sold in other countries. The ViewPad 10Pro weighs 800 grams, heavier than Apple's iPad 2 at ... (Source: CIO 2011-05-30T10:40:31Z)

Marla Ridenour: Tressel could no longer hide lies under tattered vest

The man who didn't offer a apology at the university's comical March 8 news ... But the hallmarks in the players' sale of memorabilia and discounted tattoos that led to Tressel's demise are already recorded for the ages. Smith at the conclusion of a ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2011-05-30T19:08:46Z)

All the President's Money: Where the Obamas Invested in 2010

Too bad neither the Obama administration nor the folks on Capitol Hill have seen their way to make it law that every 401(k) must offer participants at least one low-cost index fund. By comparison, Vice President Joe Biden, and his wife Jill are in the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-05-30T11:44:57Z)

Austerity-hit Greeks discover peaceful indignation

"Movements bereft of ideology and organization, based on sentiment or a moment of wrath, can offer two things: either a form of painless and in the long run ineffectual release of steam, which does not even interest politics per se, or clear the way for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-05-30T19:37:24Z)

ViewSonic reveals tablet with dual-boot Android, Windows 7

The tablet will be significantly heavier than the market leading Apple iPad 2, weighing 28.21 ounces compared to 21.16 ounces. The device is expected to be priced at $800 when it goes on sale in Taiwan next month. (Source: Afterdawn.com 2011-05-30T19:23:05Z)

Bedbug epidemic among topics of seminar in Va.

Seminar sponsors say they'll offer tips on managing that nuisance. In addition, division officials will discuss a new enforcement initiative being conducted in Hampton roads to combat what it calls systemic labor violations. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-05-30T19:08:46Z)

Deal reached to sell Vermont's largest electric utility to Canadian company

"While the share offer price by Fortis was a critical consideration by the CVPS Board, the fact that CVPS would essentially be preserved as a stand-alone autonomous company within the Fortis Group was also an important consideration for the CVPS Board. (Source: Burlington Free Press 2011-05-30T18:40:08Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 10:48 am

Miners Bear Creek, Rio Alto hit by Peru protests

Aboriginal protesters opposed to Bear Creek's Santa Ana silver project have blocked roads and trapped hundreds of tourists in the town of Puno, which borders on Lake Titicaca, according to recent media reports. Protesters fear the project will pollute ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-05-30T17:14:14Z)

Dubai to stop cigarette sale on World No Tobacco Day

Dubai, May 30 (IANS/WAM) Dubai has urged traders not to sell cigarettes for at least 24 hours at petrol stations and shops on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day May 31. A total of 63 shops and 138 petrol stations are taking part in the campaign ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2011-05-30T17:07:04Z)

UPDATE 3-Greek opposition sets demands as EU/IMF verdict nears

ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece's conservative opposition demanded tax cuts on Monday as the price for a consensus deal with the Socialist government on imposing yet more austerity, a major condition for getting further aid from the EU and IMF. (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T16:31:17Z)

Bootlegger's Advice- Pt 9 Anywhere Cold, U.S.A.

I could sense I was being "gamed"- but I didn't want to deal with that reality. I already had a pretty expensive "move out" a couple months earlier, and the program needed positive outcomes (Or at least "I" did). Even "keeping heads above ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-05-30T17:14:14Z)

Contrarian foreign funds buy into Tepco stock: report

Fidelity may have seen Tepco as a bargain after the steep sell-off in the early days of the utility's nuclear crisis, the Nikkei said. BlackRock's U.S. and U.K. arms raised their combined holdings by 19 percent to 13.74 million shares, while Vanguard's ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T17:28:33Z)

Samsung Asks for Next IPhone, IPad Samples in Patent Dispute

Samsung must see the final versions of the iPhone and iPad to "evaluate whether a likelihood of confusion exists" between Samsung and Apple products likely go on sale about the same time, according to documents filed May 27 by Suwon, South Korea-based ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T06:29:59Z)

Spin Doctors: Michael Vick vs. Aaron Rodgers

In my perfect-world draft, I land a Drew Brees (notes) , Peyton Manning or Tom Brady at a bargain price, because they live in the pocket and rarely get touched (so I get to sleep at night). But there's no denying the allure of a multi-threat QB. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-05-30T16:38:26Z)

How the Heat Got Home Court Advantage

Instead, the Heat hold home-court advantage going into the title series -- hardly a minor deal considering Miami is the only team still unbeaten at home in this year's playoffs. "We knew at the time that if we won that game, it would put us in position to ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2011-05-30T17:28:33Z)

Jermaine Dupri & Taio Cruz To Judge Bravo's "Platinum Hit"

The 10-episode competition, which premieres tonight (May 30 th ), takes 12 unknown songwriters who compete for a deal with Sony's Jive/RCA imprint. Each week, the contestants will take on a songwriting assignment, such as writing a chorus about Los ... (Source: HipHopDX.com 2011-05-30T16:59:55Z)

Fukushima Risks Chernobyl 'Dead Zone' as Soil Radiation Soars

Tepco has yet to decide how to deal with the plant site, Megumi Iwashita, a spokeswoman for the company said on May 26. The most cost-effective solution may be to allow the cesium to move down into the soil to decay, Kathryn Higley, a radiation health ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T05:39:53Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 8:42 am

Jim Tressel Resigns As Ohio State Coach

There were also questions about his players and their friends and family members receiving special deals on used cars from two Columbus dealers. But at one time his image was that of an honest, religious man who never said or did anything without thinking ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-05-30T15:12:32Z)

Jim Tressel resigns as Ohio State's football coach

There were also questions about his players and their friends and family members receiving special deals on used cars from two Columbus dealers. But at one time his image was that of an honest, religious man who never said or did anything without thinking ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-05-30T15:12:32Z)

Frank Buckles 110 years old - Centarian Doughboy - John Boehner rebuked

A true red, white and blue United States citizen who served his country and humanity with the best that he could offer. We will continue, in your honor, to help make a WWI Memorial happen. Please contribute to the World War I Memorial Fund ( here (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-05-30T14:58:13Z)

China National Gold Seeks Africa Investment, President Says

Gold jumped to a record $1,577.57 an ounce this month, helping make this year among the busiest for gold deals since 2006. Citic Group, China's biggest state-owned investment company, and partners agreed this month to buy Gold One International Ltd. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T05:39:53Z)

Under pressure, Syria offers nuclear cooperation

They stressed that Syria's offer, in a letter to IAEA chief Yukiya Amano, failed to specify whether it would now grant access to Dair Alzour and linked locations after repeatedly refusing such requests for nearly three years. The United States has ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T15:34:01Z)

Elizabeth Warren and The Leopard

Once Warren's bureau starts delivering for the public later this year, and helping consumers understand their own financial lives, it will offer another way for the president to show in 2012 that he's fighting for the hard-hit middle class, including ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-05-30T13:53:48Z)

Palin kick-starts bus tour on back of motorcycle

Aides and advisers to Palin were not releasing a schedule for the trip and refused to offer guidance. Instead, they pointed to the website of Palin's political action committee, which is prominently collecting donations ahead of the end-of-June fundraising quarter. (Source: Rapid City Journal 2011-05-30T14:22:26Z)

British Columbia Discovery Fund proposes New Class of Redeemable Shares

The Fund intends to amend and restate its continuous offering prospectus dated April 8, 2011 to provide for the offer of up to $8 million of Class B Shares, as well as for the continued offering of the common shares the Fund has offered since inception (to ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2011-05-30T14:08:07Z)

MSD paid fired official $140,000; Deal kept him quiet on waste allegations

and questioned the financing of certain MSD land deals. It also accused Bud Schardein, MSD's executive director, of favoring his friends in the agency; asserted that MSD wasted its money by hiring a former state senator as a team-building consultant at $ ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-05-30T14:00:57Z)

UPDATE 1-Air Canada unions says pensions are a priority

The plans have become unpopular with employers, who have run into trouble trying to fund them and increasingly shifted to defined contribution plans that offer no payout guarantees. The unions said Air Canada wants to cut pension benefits for existing ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T15:19:42Z)

Ohio State football coach Tressel resigns

Tressel had learned that Pryor and wide receiver DeVier Posey were involved in the memorabilia deals when he received an email from lawyer Christopher Cicero, a former Ohio State walk-on and letterman in the 1980s, back in April 2010. It was not until Ohio ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-05-30T15:26:51Z)

Telkom South Africa Aims to Offer More Severance Packages, Solidarity Says

Telkom South Africa Ltd., Africa's largest fixed-line operator, plans to offer more voluntary severance packages after losing more than 1,650 employees in a previous round, Solidarity said. In the first round of wage talks held last week, Telkom sought ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-05-30T14:00:57Z)

Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 6:49 am

"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson" tickets on sale this week

Tickets for the recently announced "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson" event go on sale this week. Featuring a main event between former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko (31-3 MMA, 1-2 SF) and current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan ... (Source: MMAjunkie.com 2011-05-30T12:27:54Z)

Dexia May Submit Restructuring Plan As Early as May 31, EU's Almunia Says

It will take an additional 1.8 billion euros ($2.57 billion) to bring the valuation in line with the securities' market value pending a sale. By writing down the securities to their market value, Dexia will be in a position to waive the Belgian and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-05-30T12:42:13Z)

Roger Waters - Roger Waters Has 'No Wish' To Be Part Of Pink Floyd Again

Waters was joined by David Gilmour and Nick Mason during his show at London's 02 Arena on 12 May (11), following months of rumours about the group reforming. But the star is adamant he has no plans to reteam with Gilmour and Mason for any other Pink Floyd projects. (Source: Contactmusic.com 2011-05-30T12:27:54Z)

Mullen on 'Frank' Meeting with Pakistanis: Reports of Tense Conversations 'Overstated'

My colleague Nick Schifrin reported that the Pakistanis were given a list of leaders – and possibly targets - in the Haqqani and al Qaeda networks who the U.S. wants more intelligence on. So did Mullen hear what he needed to from the Pakistanis? (Source: ABC News Blogs 2011-05-30T12:06:25Z)

President Barack Obama tours twister-ravaged neighborhood in Joplin, Mo.

Hundreds stood in Joplin's Cunningham Park for a moment of silence at 5:41 p.m. — to mark the first report of the tornado — surrounded by wrecked cars and twisted poles. Many in the crowd wore white T-shirts emblazoned, "Joplin's Heart Will Sing Again." (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2011-05-30T13:25:10Z)

Anton Fury shows rare photos of Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield found at garage sale

A New Jersey photographer is trying to solve a mystery involving Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield that began at a garage sale nearly 30 years ago ... It wasn't until he got into his dark room and developed a few of the images that he realized just ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-05-30T13:39:29Z)

New York Mets surrounded by bad news nowadays, even for their greatest team from 1986

"Once it happened, it happened pretty fast." And then, just like that, the 25 years were gone, and Darling was practically taking you through that half-inning pitch by pitch. I remembered Carter as having two strikes. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-05-30T02:48:05Z)

Woman files lawsuit over 2010 trampling at Iowa horse show

WAVERLY, Iowa (AP) — A Minnesota couple has filed a lawsuit over injuries from a horse trampling at the 2010 Waverly Midwest Horse Sale. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids says Martha Duban, of Faribault, Minn., was trampled ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2011-05-30T13:18:00Z)

Branstad: We're restoring honesty, integrity in budget process

He signed a bill that had bipartisan support to offer a tax credit for biofuels production, boost tax credits offered to retailers who meet renewable fuels standards the Legislature established in 2006, provide a tax credit for the sale of 15 percent ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2011-05-30T12:56:32Z)

Senator urges red card for FIFA

Independent senator Nick Xenophon has urged Australia not to spend any more money on World Cup bids until FIFA's corruption investigation has been completed. The country splashed out Aus dollars 46 million (around £30 million) in an attempt to win staging ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-05-30T13:18:00Z)

Yankees' offense supports Sabathia again

The Yankees scored all seven runs in the first three innings, matching their total output for the past two days. Nick Swisher got it started with a solo home run in the second inning — all three of his home runs have come against left-handed pitching ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-05-30T12:27:54Z)

Yankees salvage one in Seattle with 7-1 win

"When CC gets into a little bit of a jam there is no panic to him. He's going to continue to execute pitches." Nick Swisher added his third homer of the season, this time leaving no doubt after being robbed of a homer on Friday night by Seattle's Franklin Gutierrez. (Source: Seattle Times 2011-05-30T00:17:45Z)

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