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Deals of the Hour / May 29, 2011, 6:50 am

A year at School 61 proves shocking, eye-opening, inspiring

I saw his classmate, envious of the attention, announce that he was going to pee on himself, too. He concentrated. Soon, a dark spot began to expand down his pants leg. Before heading into School 61, I had been told there was high poverty. But it doesn't ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2011-05-29T12:57:43Z)

Iraqi tribal disputes pose new challenge to oil firms

Now, the farmers say, they are being stalled by officials when they ask for compensation. The Iraqi oil ministry has said before the government would offer compensation of cash or other land in some cases but the state was always the rightful owner of the oilfields. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-05-29T12:50:34Z)

Alaska Airlines follows its own flight plan by itself, for now

"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 ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2011-05-29T13:26:21Z)

'40 Years' story of Levine's honeymoon with Met

He worked with a dazzling array of singers, and many offer their personal recollections: Martina Arroyo, James Morris, Stephanie Blythe, Renée Fleming, Placido Domingo, Jessye Norman, René Pape, Renata Scotto and many others. "For me, Jim was the first ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-05-29T11:46:08Z)

Barclays considering Spanish caja deal: report

LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays ( BARC.L ) would consider buying one of Spain's troubled regional savings banks, or cajas, as long as the Spanish government agrees to offer the British bank guarantees, the Sunday Times reported. Barclays' chief executive ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-29T12:21:56Z)

Backyard storm shelters become relics of the past

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said the Joplin twister will prompt consideration of stronger building codes and other measures that could offer protection. But legal solutions only go so far, he cautioned. "I don't know if man could build something strong enough ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2011-05-29T11:53:18Z)

The pura vida, or pure life, thrives in Costa Rica's Orosi Valley

OROSI, Costa Rica - It was dark by the time we reached the valley ... Macedonio died in 1995, but his two sons carry on his tradition, turning the twisted roots of coffee plants into saints, sinners and walking sticks. Their tiny, tilted house is filled ... (Source: East Valley Tribune 2011-05-29T12:00:27Z)

University of Delaware: With diploma in hand, new journey begins

Gov. Jack Markell also spoke to recognize three students graduating with perfect 4.0 GPAs -- Matthew Binstead of Millville, Cecilia Cole of Newark and Meredith Bellezza of Lebanon, Pa. The day was bittersweet for 22-year-old graduate Suwan Phommachanh. (Source: Delaware Online 2011-05-29T11:46:08Z)

Girlfriend defends adultery with ex

It seems to me he's not such a wonderful guy. It seems to her that one flaw doesn't discount what a good person he is. I question what that says about her. Should I just let it go? You certainly have grounds for concern. A yearlong affair with a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-05-29T12:29:05Z)

Three graduating seniors recognized for achieving highest grade point indexes

Matthew Thomas Binsted from Millville, Del., who graduated with a bachelor's degree in leadership and minors in philosophy and sociology; Cecilia Sima Cole from Newark, Del., who graduated with a bachelor's degree in music education-instrumental ... (Source: the University of Delaware 2011-05-28T20:44:12Z)

Experts advise what to purge from closet

Still think you'll miss your prairie skirt or flannel shirt? Go buy some dark denim jeans, an interesting cardigan, cuff bracelets and some new T-shirts, Conlin suggests. Those are the updates that will easily fit in the new, edited closet. (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-05-29T12:43:24Z)

Tell Me About It: Girlfriend must show past is in the past

He's still married. It seems to me he's not such a wonderful guy. It seems to her that one flaw doesn't discount what a good person he is. I question what that says about her. Should I just let it go? - Impasse Dear Impasse: You certainly have grounds for concern. (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-05-29T12:43:24Z)

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