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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 2:44 am

Monday News Analysis: Analysis: Jindal agenda hits roadblocks at Capitol

Also, with a tight, bleak budget situation, the governor has few morsels to offer his usual legislative allies -- little ... for state workers haven't escaped the House, with the prison sale measure stalled in the House Appropriations Committee and the ... (Source: News-Star 2011-06-13T08:22:14Z)

Technobuddy: How to stream Web video to your TV

Boxee is my favorite because the built-in Web browser lets me wander way beyond what pre-installed apps offer. But it would be easy to find equally enthusiastic users of Roku or Apple TV. Spend time searching the Web for other opinions. Predicting the ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-06-13T09:26:39Z)

Allied World - Transatlantic Merger Kicks Off Insurer Consolidation Season

It is likely that additional, similar deals will follow this one. Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-13T08:43:42Z)

FTSE steadies at open after pre-weekend slide

The FTSE 100 index of top shares edged up 0.04 percent to 5,768.31 points in early deals. On Friday the blue chip index closed 1.55 percent lower at 5,765.80 points after the European Union said it was studying a possible Greek debt "rescheduling" to ward ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-13T09:19:30Z)

Bill seeks transparency in governor's records

Spurlock said the latest issues, including the proposed sale of policies handled by the Office of Group ... able to examine decisions that are being made before they become done deals," she said. "This administration has done a great job of talking about ... (Source: News-Star 2011-06-13T08:22:14Z)

Yuma sees rise in Hispanic Jehovah's Witnesses

Medina said the growth is due to the personal interest shown to families. Rodriguez offered another reason. "We offer free Bible studies and many accept them. It's a study without obligation, but over time people will compare what they learn with the Bible. (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-06-13T08:43:42Z)

NKOTBSB — Boy bands reunite, team up for new tour

when in all reality they were basically the New Kids. "I can see why they wanted to push that away. *NSYNC was the same way. But I think now that everyone is older and we're over that big initial push, they're like, 'Yeah, man, the New Kids are ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2011-06-13T08:58:01Z)

As Web audiences grow, advertisers have new ways to be seen

The websites of ABC and NBC and some cable channels offer a range of recent episodes online, as does Hulu, a site owned by the parent companies of ABC, NBC and Fox. Other networks offer live sports online. ESPN puts events on ESPN3.com for viewers who get ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2011-06-13T09:12:20Z)

Tom MacMaster, the man behind 'A Gay Girl in Damascus:' 'I didn't expect the story to get so big'

It started as a casual thing, but it steadily grew. I had written a couple of fantasy novels. My experience has been with my fiction that if I can get five people to read it and finish it, I'm doing good. I wasn't expecting it to get like this. (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-13T08:29:23Z)

EURO GOVT-Peripheral CDS at new highs as Greek worries fester

Appetite for peripheral bonds will be tested on Thursday by a sale of long-dated Spanish paper. That auction is part of 26 billion euros worth of government bonds on offer this week -- one of the highest weekly totals this year -- including from France ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-13T09:12:20Z)

Stocks in South Africa Fall for Second Day; MiX Telematics, Telkom SA Move

The company said its sale of the CDMA technology business of its Nigerian unit will not go ahead as some precedent conditions have not been met, according to a regulatory filing today. Earnings for the year through March fell 35 percent to 4.44 rand a share. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-13T09:26:39Z)

In Greece, Some See a New Lehman

Lending weight to the fears of another Lehman crisis, regulators are warning that in such a situation, even super-safe money market funds may not provide the risk-free refuge they proclaim to offer. According to a recent report by Fitch, as of February ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-12T23:11:03Z)

Session a bruiser for Jindal's agenda

Centerpiece Jindal budget initiatives like selling three state prisons to private companies and raising retirement costs for state workers haven't escaped the House, with the prison sale measure stalled in the House Appropriations Committee and the ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2011-06-13T08:22:14Z)

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