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Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 6:42 pm

Anthony Weiner's Apologies: Giving Crocodile Tears A Bad Name

Any person who feels remorse for erring expresses it immediately after he slips-up. When you are caught red-handed and then, at some later point in time offer an apology, your sniveling is perceived to be designed to mitigate negative fallout you anticipate suffering. (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-17T01:22:18Z)

Greek Bailout Deal Likely By Sunday: Top EU Official

BRUSSELS -- Greece is likely to get enough money from the EU to survive through the summer, but its longer-term prospects were dark as investors watching the chaos in Athens braced for the country to eventually trigger the eurozone's first debt default. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-16T13:47:57Z)

7 Cheap Stocks for Value Investors to Consider

Furthermore, the company bought back over 10% of the current market cap just last year, which means that if RIM can grow earnings by any amount over the next ten years, the stock is a bargain at these levels. RIM is still a growth company, and the fact ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-16T13:05:00Z)

Eugene Robinson: Weiner had to resign from Congress

Weiner's transgressions involved sexual fantasy, not sexual fact. Was what he did really so bad that he had to resign? Yes, it was. From all evidence, Weiner wasn't led on or encouraged by these women. He imposed his erotic fantasies and photographs on ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-06-17T01:07:59Z)

Getting By' refreshingly realistic teen angst film

The popularity of teen angst in TV and films has resulted in a steady stream of brooding young actors who walk lonely streets in long black coats, trying to emote dark feelings. Often they are so wooden that the scenes come across as trite. That's not the ... (Source: Desert Sun 2011-06-17T01:22:18Z)

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes 'unbalanced' state budget

"I don't think we can do that," he said. The package also would have revived the sale of state buildings that Brown abandoned months ago as too costly. "We're not going to sell buildings," the governor said. And he dismissed the proposed delay in paying ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-17T01:07:59Z)

Research in Motion announces share buyback, expects job cuts as profit tumbles

But even those upgrades to its Bold business workhorse, new Torch and Storm models won't go on sale until late August, RIM said on Thursday. That delay pushed RIM to forecast shipments of between 11 million and 12.5 million smartphones in the current ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-17T00:39:21Z)

Crystal Harris' Playboy Wedding Walk-Out Costing People Lots of Cash

While there was interest, Crystal didn't get an offer anywhere near half a million." Hefner, meanwhile, seemed to agree. "Omg @CrystalHarris left @hughhefner the day her single came out on iTunes . Coincidence? I think not," Hefner retweeted on ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T13:19:19Z)

EU Confident Greece Will Get Next Aid Payout

Eurozone countries will likely agree on Sunday to pay Greece its next rescue loan, saving it from the immediate risk of default, but a decision on a new longer-term bailout will be delayed until July amid disagreement over the role of private investors ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-16T13:19:19Z)

Is This It? Mass Rioting, Civil Unrest In Greece As Economists Warn Of Global 'Armageddon Scenarios'

The Greek people, who are now facing either total collapse of their country's economy or the fire sale of everything of any value that the country owns, have taken forcefully to the streets in protest. Central Athens has descended into a war zone with ... (Source: Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com 2011-06-17T01:15:09Z)

Damp Calif winter leads to more grass fires

Critics contended the blaze might have been checked by an overnight air attack during its early stages. Under the new agreement, only helicopters will be able to fly in the dark, as these are equipped with night vision equipment. (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2011-06-17T00:53:40Z)

Orioles Score 2 in 9th, Hold Off Blue Jays 4-3

Nick Markakis followed with a single and scored on a double by Guerrero, who reached 2,500 career hits. "I feel very good," Guerrero said through his interpreter. "Fifteen years in the big league means I've had a lot of hits and it feels good." Hardy now ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2011-06-17T01:15:09Z)

Governor Brown Vetoed Budget, What's Next?

Brown said he's aware of the pressure lawmakers faced in patching the state's deficit without new revenue. His fellow Democrats say the governor has yet to offer an idea of a budget he would sign. (Source: KQED 2011-06-17T00:53:40Z)

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more

Instead of hiding in the dark shadows of the Internet, they are front-and-center on an active Twitter feed fueled with taunts, crude jokes and hints about future attacks. For those who don't speak the language, "lulz" is an offshoot of "LOL," webspeak for ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-17T01:07:59Z)

Stocks Drop, Euro Weakens on Greek Debt Crisis as Swiss Franc Strengthens

"Failure of the emergency Eurogroup to agree on anything was bad enough. Strike action yesterday was awful PR. The prime minister's offer to resign on condition opposition parties agree to additional austerity measures provided a frightening note of panic. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T14:23:45Z)

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