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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2011, 4:46 pm

Europe's Yard Sale May Come Up Short as Buyers Seek Bargains

That deal underlines the challenge facing European countries such ... "There's an appetite for deals among private-equity firms, with a lot of sponsors chasing few deals," Mallon said. Still, "the deals will require the ability to invest in the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-14T23:30:09Z)

As hockey fans fill the streets, street people gather to watch Stanley Cup

"When everybody leaves, I'm alone. But with these folks that stay under the carport, I'm with somebody and I don't have to deal with that loneliness of thinking about her," he explained. On Wednesday, Danes and his friends will join most other Canadians ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-14T23:30:09Z)

Nokia says Apple to pay royalties, ending patent disputes

The deal constitutes a massive victory for Nokia and ends years of tit-for-tat suits filed by the two companies, with both agreeing to withdraw all complaints they had filed with the US International Trade Commission. "We are very pleased to have Apple ... (Source: Global Nation 2011-06-14T23:08:40Z)

Bernanke urges GOP vote to raise debt ceiling

It wasn't Bernanke's first warning to Republicans, who are vowing to block an increase that doesn't include a deal to slash government spending by the same amount. But it was his most explicit in terms of the consequences. The nation reached its $14.3 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-14T23:15:50Z)

Apple's Unlocked iPhone Not As Magical As It Seems

Your only viable option with the unlocked iPhone in America, then, is to use it on AT&T. And while the idea of avoiding a two-year deal with the devil (also known as an AT&T contract) has obvious appeal, in most situations, the cost probably outweighs the benefit. (Source: PC World 2011-06-14T23:15:50Z)

Nokia wins the battle but faces a long war

Stephen Elop , Nokia chief executive, hinted there could be more such deals to come, remarking that resolution of ... devices were declining at an accelerating pace. Tuesday's deal with Apple harks back to a lost era when Nokia was still the leading ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-14T14:47:35Z)

Apple's iCloud Sued by iCloud Communications: The Business of Corporate Names

Bajarin said Apple is rich enough, and values its reputation enough, that it took the defective units back. "This would be a much bigger deal is it was a smaller company," Bajarin said. Coors vs. Corr's The business of trademarks can often get messy. (Source: ABC News 2011-06-14T13:14:32Z)

Derek Jeter pays price for extra effort

NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter has forever honored an unwritten pact with the paying public, a deal revolving around the one aspect of competition entirely within the athlete's control: Effort. Joe DiMaggio said he always gave it in case there was someone in the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-14T12:02:57Z)

Police: Penn. Woman Offered $1,000 for Ex's Death on Facebook

PHILADELPHIA -- Police in Philadelphia say a 20-year-old woman posted an open offer of $1,000 to kill the father of her child and a man responded that he'd do the killing. Investigators say London Eley posted a message last month on Facebook saying ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-14T13:50:20Z)

Gazidis: Wenger must keep fans

"We had a season that promised a great deal but in the end a familiar story began to tell itself," Gazidis told the Arsenal Supporters Trust. "It is very clear we had some shortcomings and we are going to see some turnover of players. "Some new signings ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-14T23:15:50Z)

Ben Bernanke: Deficit must be cut, but debt limit 'the wrong tool'

Ben Bernanke press conference: chance to repair Federal Reserve's image National debt limit: Grand bargain eludes, narrow deal likely 'Taxes are off the table': GOP family feud over what that means, exactly Talks begin on deficit reduction. What can be cut ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-06-14T22:54:21Z)

Nokia, Apple Settle Patent Litigation

It declined to provide specific financial terms. Nokia said the deal should boost the Finnish handset maker's recently revised second-quarter outlook. "We are very pleased to have Apple join the growing number of Nokia (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-14T13:57:29Z)

PokerNStuff Announces Introduction of New Poker Tables, Free Shipping on Poker Table Top, Card Guard

The company has over 400 products to offer to poker enthusiasts. The current product range offered by the company comprises of 30 designs of poker chips and 40 designs of poker tables. In this regard, Ryan Tien, Purchasing Manager, stated, "With the ... (Source: Online PR News 2011-06-14T23:01:31Z)

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