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Deals of the Hour / May 31, 2011, 4:44 am

Marilyn Monroe - Rare Marilyn Monroe And Jayne Mansfield Snaps Unearthed

Photographer Anton Fury paid just $2 (£1.24) for an envelope of negatives of "some chick in a bikini" at a garage sale near his home in New Jersey in 1980 and was shocked when he later examined them on a light-box and realised the woman was Monroe. (Source: Contactmusic.com 2011-05-31T11:00:49Z)

Palin's mysterious bus tour a no-show in Phila.

A spokesman for state Republicans declined to comment on Palin's trip. Reporters weren't the only interested parties kept in the dark. The National Park Service, which has jurisdiction over the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, said it received no ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-05-31T10:53:39Z)

NJ man rediscovers rare Monroe photos he bought

Quick Read NJ man rediscovers a trove of rare Marilyn Monroe photos he bought at garage sale in 1980 (AP) -- A New Jersey man could make some serious money from auctioning off some apparently rare photos of Marilyn Monroe that he's discovered twice. (Source: Newsday 2011-05-31T10:53:39Z)

Sarah Palin covertly visits D.C. sites

While Palin seems perfectly willing to talk to reporters who find her, she is simultaneously determined to keep them in the dark. After the Archives event, Palin told a reporter from the New York Times that she was headed for Mount Vernon — only to ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-05-30T23:26:28Z)

Ohio State's Jim Tressel resigns

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: Nashville Tennessean 2011-05-31T11:15:08Z)

Travelport Names Gordon Wilson as President and CEO

With the completed sale of GTA to Kuoni Travel Ltd on May 5th, Travelport is now focused on its GDS business; the firm's most strategic and largest business. Over the last five years of Jeff's leadership, Travelport has been successfully repositioned as a ... (Source: TMCnet 2011-05-31T11:29:27Z)

SKorea's Ticket Monster acquires Malaysian site

Shin said that on an item discounted 50 percent, the company takes a commission of between 15 to 20 percent of the reduced sale price. Consumers pay the discounted prices by buying the tickets from Ticket Monster on its website and it pays the merchant ... (Source: Seattle Times 2011-05-31T11:22:17Z)

Tressel resigns at Ohio State

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: Indianapolis Star 2011-05-31T11:00:49Z)

Stephen Fry - Stephen Fry And Miranda Hart Lend Voices To Talking Bench Scheme

Award-winning comedienne Hart adds, "The idea of being somebody's Bench Mate and chatting to them while they get to experience a beautiful view is a lovely, nay, tremendous idea." (Source: Contactmusic.com 2011-05-31T11:00:49Z)

Severe storms coming on Tuesday, summer-like conditions rest of the week

Highs are expected to soar close to 90 on Friday, under mostly sunny skies. 27 Storm Track meteorologist Evan Hutchinson said Saturday will be another beautiful day with mostly sunny skies and a high of 86. It'll be a little cooler on Sunday with a high ... (Source: madison 2011-05-31T10:53:39Z)

Why Staycation When You Can Spend Less By Choosing A Self Catering Algarve Villa Holiday?

This means there are lots of great deals to be had this year to entice holidaymakers back into the air and overseas for their annual getaway." Opting to stay in the UK and travel to a British resort for a week or two this summer also makes it difficult ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2011-05-31T10:53:39Z)

Pressure mounts on Blatter and scandal-hit FIFA

Since Blatter became president in 1998 the governing body has grown rich thanks to its ability to generate billions of dollars from television rights to major tournaments as well as sponsorship deals with major corporations. FRONT-PAGE HEADLINES As FIFA's ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-31T11:07:58Z)

Former Ohio State coach still held in esteem

Other reports have surfaced of players receiving deals on cars. This week, Sports Illustrated is coming out with a cover story that may include further transgressions. Tressel had been suspended for five games this upcoming season while being fined $250,000. (Source: News-Press 2011-05-31T11:15:08Z)

Acclaimed guitarist set to perform June 9 in Bernards

Ronnie Musgrove. De Chiaro will have CD's available for purchase. The musician will donate $5 from the sale of each CD to the county Senior Center Activity Fund. The Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services operates seven senior centers that ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2011-05-31T10:46:30Z)

NJ man rediscovers rare Marilyn Monroe photos he bought

Anton Fury tells the New York Post bought an envelope of negatives for $2 at a garage sale in Parsippany and realized he had pictures of Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. But Fury didn't do anything with the images. The adult-entertainment photographer ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-05-31T11:15:08Z)

James Lawton: Blatter is football's Mr Big and now the gangbusters must bring his empire down

This is true to such an extent that you have to suspect if Fifa was in charge of some decrepit banana republic, rather than the world's most beautiful and popular game, some of its most outrageous figures might be found hanging from the nearest lamp posts. (Source: The Independent 2011-05-30T22:57:50Z)

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