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Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 4:41 pm

How the Casey Anthony Murder Case Became the Social-Media Trial of the Century

She was specific about what she wanted: the phrase " Bella Vita " (Italian for "beautiful life"). As he tattooed Casey, Williams said, she happily chatted on the phone. (Source: Time 2011-06-16T22:59:08Z)

Canucks — and Vancouver — won't forget this night easily

The Canucks' loss — their third in three trips to the Cup finals — was a handy excuse to turn this beautiful city into an ugly, smoky mess. As crowds were pushed back, street sweepers began to remove shards of glass, splinters of wood and clumps of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T22:30:30Z)

Sexting halts Weiner's promising political career

"He had a dark side, and that dark side destroyed him," Weiner constituent ... Weiner became engaged in 2009 to the beautiful and elegant Abedin. Their marriage last July made Weiner an honorary member of the Democratic Party's most prominent family ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2011-06-16T23:13:27Z)

Pink Talks Motherhood: From 'Whiskey' To 'Poop'!

"We are ecstatic to welcome our new beautiful healthy happy baby girl, Willow Sage Hart. She's gorgeous, just like her daddy. #beyondblessed," Pink Tweeted at the time. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-16T23:06:18Z)

Police: Lake carried two guns, knife to scene of slayings

Dexter police did just that, and even notified surrounding police agencies to be on the lookout for Lake's dark blue Jeep. Dexter police Sgt. Kevin Wintle said his department made frequent patrols to Shore Road to check on the family. Even when he was ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-16T23:13:27Z)

Greek Hunt for Debt 'Holy Grail' Pits ECB Against Naked Banks: Euro Credit

ISDA ruled this week that swaps may be triggered after Allied Irish changed terms on its subordinated bonds, wiping out investors who refuse to accept as much as a 90 percent discount on their notes. "Many corporate treasurers see a liquid CDS market on ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T23:13:27Z)

Casey Anthony's defense amends witness list to include an Orlando felon

Both parties agreed the meaning is "beautiful life" and that translation will be read to jurors. When Perry asked Anthony if she agreed to the stipulation, she quietly said: "Yes, sir." Jurors were excused for the day at about 9:20 a.m. Then Mason argued for acquittal. (Source: Florida Times-Union 2011-06-16T12:50:41Z)

Weiner's Wife Didn't Stand By Her Man

US Congressman Anthony Weiner Press Conference in NYC Dressed in jeans, a blue shirt and a blazer, the stylish Huma covered her eyes with dark sunglasses as she and her husband, in casual pants and a button down shirt, entered their home. This is the first ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2011-06-16T22:51:59Z)

A Laptop, Its Head in the Cloud

You can log into any other Chromebook, and find your whole software world waiting for you. The Samsung itself is beautiful, with a sparse, uncluttered MacBookish feel. The rounded edges of the black plastic body (and the white or silver top panel ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-16T12:22:03Z)

Weiner's resignation suggests social media, politics a risky mix

But perhaps a more lasting lesson from the Weiner incident, said Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., was: "Tell the truth. If you can't tell the truth, leave immediately." Added Pelosi: "Congressman Weiner exercised poor judgment in his actions and poor judgment in ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-16T22:51:59Z)

Orneville social gathering turns into melee after woman gets jabbed in leg with scissors

Her brothers, Trevor and Nick Cross, no ages available, also of the Orneville area, were at the gathering, and one of them was struck over the head with a tire iron, Coover said. Both Casey Cross and her brother were taken by ambulance to Mayo Regional ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-16T22:44:49Z)

UFC flexes strong fall schedule with Velasquez defense, Jones-"Rampage"

The UFC fall schedule was already strong after the announcement of an Oct. 27 welterweight title fight between UFC champion Georges St-Pierre and Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T22:23:21Z)

'Transformers': Optimus Prime Gets Ready In New Poster

The moon will turn dark on June 29 this year, and if you've been paying any attention to the MTV Movies Blog over the past few months, you'll know that's something we're pretty darn excited about. With the release of " Transformers: Dark of the Moon " less ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2011-06-16T22:16:11Z)

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