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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2011, 8:45 am

22-Year-Old F1 Heiress to Buy $150 Million Home

LOS ANGELES – The long-running drama over the sale of the highest-priced home in the US appeared to be heading to its finale Monday. The 57,000-square-foot Los Angeles mansion built by the late TV producer Aaron Spelling is slated for sale to a 22-year ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-14T15:16:13Z)

Report: The Venezuelan soft drinks market generated total revenues of $2.1 billion in 2010

The soft drinks market consists of retail sale of bottled water, carbonates, concentrates, functional drinks, juices, RTD tea and coffee, and smoothies. However, the total market volume for soft drinks market excludes the concentrates category. The market ... (Source: Transworld News 2011-06-14T15:30:32Z)

Nokia, Apple settle drawn-out patent dispute

Espoo-based Nokia said that the deal "will result in settlement of all patent litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia and Apple of their respective complaints to the US International Trade Commission." The companies have been ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-14T15:23:23Z)

The Morning Fix: Utah station passes on 'Playboy Club.' Charlie Sheen looking for work? Cruise reaches for Reacher.

More on the service from the Los Angeles Times . Would you hire this man? TMZ says Charlie Sheen is shopping himself for sitcom duty and could have a deal with a broadcast network by the end of the week. Remind me to check in on this later in the week to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-14T15:37:42Z)

Nudging Narcissus Toward the Door

Gee, Mr. Weiner is caught sexting women and taking self-adoring pictures, and suddenly 435 representatives can no longer focus long enough to deal with the national debt ceiling or Medicare. Who knew they were so lacking in mental agility? Even President ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-14T15:37:42Z)

Obama Suggests That Weiner Step Down

He also sits on the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Weiner, a seven-term representative from Brooklyn and Queens, is said to have entered a treatment center to deal with a pattern of reckless online behavior, which included sending racy photographs and salacious ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-14T08:49:41Z)

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)

Gulf countries to revive attempts to end Yemen stand-off

Presidential elections would then be held within 60 days, according to the proposals. Saleh's previous refusal to accept the Western-backed deal led to fierce clashes between forces loyal to the president and tribesmen. At least 200 people were killed as ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-14T15:30:32Z)

Acer Upgrades X, M, All-in-One Desktop Line

This 23-inch wide-screen displays in 1,920-by-1,080 HD resolution and comes touch-ready. However, Acer doesn't seem to offer its own software, like most other successful touch all-in-ones (i.e. the HP TouchSmart 610-1065qd ). Rather, it seems like Acer is ... (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-14T05:00:37Z)

Mac OS X Lion: What you need to know

Chances are, while Apple will make hay with Mac App Store distribution of Lion for the average customer, the company will probably offer other avenues for those unable to install through anything other than traditional means. For what it's worth ... (Source: IT World 2011-06-14T15:16:13Z)

Day 7: Boriosi on stand testifying about Executive Claims contract

Earlier, testimony retook the stand to testify about a bizarre real estate sale involving Mr. Cordaro. Mr. Tuffy testified yesterday that he reached an agreement with Mr. Cordaro to sell his 7,000-square-foot home at 57 Tiffany Drive to Mr. Cordaro for $700,000. (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2011-06-14T15:09:04Z)

Apple, Nokia settle drawn-out smartphone patent dispute

Espoo-based Nokia said the deal "will result in settlement of all patent litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia and Apple of their respective complaints to the US International Trade Commission." The companies have been locked ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-14T15:09:04Z)

Petra Ecclestone -- The Mansion She REALLY Wanted

It's unclear why the deal didn't go through -- but it IS clear why Petra wanted the home ... it's INSANE. The five-acre property  boasts 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a 50-seat home theater, 4,000 bottle wine room, massage room, beauty salon, 22-karat-golf ... (Source: TMZ.com 2011-06-14T15:37:42Z)

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