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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2011, 12:46 pm

Sprint may be going down a wireless rabbit hole

In its 300-plus pages submitted to the Federal Communications Commission, Sprint (NYSE:S) , via two highly paid law firms, argued that the deal will take the wireless industry back "inexorably toward a 1980s-style duopoly" of twin Bells, resulting in ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-14T06:19:21Z)

Austria postpones plan to sell mountain peaks

On Tuesday, the mountains were still on offer on BIG's website, complete with photos and a text describing the "Grosse Kinigat" as "one of the most beautiful observation points of the ... Alps." But Eichinger said the deal, originally set for July 8 ... (Source: Longview Daily News 2011-06-14T19:19:36Z)

Piqued over peaks: Austria delays plan to sell mountains after public outcry

On Tuesday, the mountains were still on offer on BIG's website, complete with photos and a text describing the "Grosse Kinigat" as "one of the most beautiful observation points of the ... Alps." But Eichinger said the deal, originally set for July 8 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-14T19:19:36Z)

Jonah Goldberg: Taken in by 'Gay Girl'

Heck, you can even stop worrying and love a lesbian feminist who sees no big deal in wearing a religiously required sack over her head. Of course she was a hero. Of course she didn't exist. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-14T07:02:18Z)

Analysts: Bachmann has building blocks for successful campaign

When swine flu broke out in 2009, Bachmann implied that it was the Democrats' fault, saying, "I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine flu broke out then under Democrat President Jimmy Carter." But the '70s outbreak came during ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-14T19:12:27Z)

Bachmann's Strong Start

"And the first of those rights is life. And I stand for that right. I stand for the right to life. The very few cases that deal with those exceptions are the very tiniest of fraction of cases, and yet they get all the attention. Where all of the firepower ... (Source: Weekly Standard 2011-06-14T06:19:21Z)

Jennifer Aniston: I wasn't a very good waitress

"Maybe an interior designer. I love seeing a house and thinking about how it should be redone or restored. I spent a lot of time doing my current house, and it's beautiful.. It's like a beautiful work of art, and I'm very proud of it." (Source: USA Today 2011-06-14T19:19:36Z)

Bachmann Used Debate to Widen Her Appeal

On foreign policy, she emphasized her credentials, noting that she sits on the House Select Committee on Intelligence and saying, "We deal with the nation's vital classified secrets." Then she took a swipe at Mr. Obama over Libya, saying that "we ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-14T19:12:27Z)

Sorry, Nokia, Apple Deal Doesn't Solve Your Problems

Nokia's new patent licensing deal with Apple is a rare piece of good news for the company that has had little but bad to report lately. Though terms of the deal, which include a one-time payment as well as ongoing royalties, weren't disclosed ... (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-14T19:19:36Z)

Taiwan to lower budget for F-16 fighter jets

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Luo said his ministry can adjust the budget once Washington approves the deal without offering an exact number on the size of the budget reduction. "As the U.S. still has not reached a decision on the sale, we will lower the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-14T07:30:56Z)

Michael Jackson fragrances mired in legal issues; Joe Jackson sued over rights to use son's name

The scent of failure and confusion pervaded the launch of a fragrance created in memory of the late Michael Jackson. A deal between Joe Jackson, father of the deceased pop star and French fragrance entrepreneur Franck Rouas to create "Jackson's Tribute for ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-14T19:19:36Z)

As India's Growth Slows, Its Leaders Face Political Headwinds

NEW DELHI — India 's central government, convulsed by a series of corruption scandals, is under increasing pressure to deal with the potentially conflicting challenges of rising inflation and slowing growth. But any effort to deal with the underlying ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-14T19:26:46Z)

Brooks on Beer: Father's Day beer ideas

That's especially the case with specialty bottles and seasonal beers. Most have beautiful, artistic labels and packaging; some sport a cork or other special flourishes. Dad's domestics The number of American craft brewers offering specialty bottlings has ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-14T18:58:08Z)

Nokia, Apple Reach Patent License Deal, Settle All Lawsuits

Nokia Oyj (NOK1V) and Apple Inc. (AAPL) , the world's two biggest mobile-phone makers, agreed to settle all patent litigation between the companies in a deal that awards a one-off payment and royalties to the Finnish handset maker. The agreement will ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-14T07:23:47Z)

Nokia bests Apple in patent disputes

German intellectual property expert Florian Mueller in German said, "The deal structure is very telling. A combination of a payment for past infringements as well as running royalties is a clear indication that there's serious money in this for Nokia." (Source: United Press International 2011-06-14T19:33:55Z)

Dad's day out on Father's Day

Most said they would go to Dad's favorite restaurant, whether or not there was a Father's Day discount. Will you be taking Dad out for Father's Day? Where will you go? (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-14T19:05:17Z)

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