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Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 8:44 am

How Baby Boomers Will Change Retirement Living

Peifer : Retirement communities in general really need to transform the way they approach development and what programs they offer. Retirement communities used to be more age segregated, and now we have more inclusive ones that have flexible options when ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-16T14:45:13Z)

Google Offers $280 Million to Support Residential Solar Power

"We've also launched a partnership to offer SolarCity services to Googlers at a discount," said Needham. In SolarCity's innovative financing model, the company covers installation and maintenance of the system over the life of the lease. The customer can ... (Source: Environment News Service 2011-06-16T05:26:52Z)

Libya: Area near Gadhafi compound struck in raid

In an interview published Thursday by Italy's Corriere della Sera, Gadhafi's son Saif al-Islam dismissed demands for his father's exile from Libya but said elections under International supervision could offer a way out. A vote could be organized within 3 ... (Source: The Ledger 2011-06-16T14:59:32Z)

Meghan Daum: Anthony Weiner's inner geekdom

It's kind of sad, though, that what most plagues Weiner — the thing that not even career success, a gym body or a stunningly beautiful wife can cure — isn't the province of rehab facilities or 12-step programs. The problem is inveterate geekdom. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T06:59:56Z)

Dad, I Love You $o Much

1 gift for dad," Target and other big-box stores are advertising sales on TVs, DVDs and tablets, and Wal-Mart has cut the price of the iPhone 4 to $147 from $197 as part of its Father's Day deals. But affection for dad notwithstanding, this isn't the best ... (Source: Smart Money 2011-06-16T15:28:10Z)

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 2011-06-16T08:11:31Z)

Facebook's 'Project Spartan' To Take On Apple: RUMOR

A Facebook offering might immediately appeal to some of these developers [...], but to prove a viable alternative in the long run, Facebook will have to either offer a better value proposition to devs (by giving them a bigger cut) or show that developers ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-16T15:35:20Z)

Luxurious Calabash Cove Resort & Spa in St. Lucia Announces Reduced Rates for Summer and Fall

Enjoy ultimate luxury on the Caribbean's most beautiful island -- all at the year's lowest rates ... St. Lucia has something to offer everyone, whether its romance or adventure they seek. Calabash Cove will help to transform guests' dreams into reality ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

Apple goes cheap on latest Back-to-School specials

Apple has unveiled its 2011 "Back-to-School" special offer, and its notably cheap compared to years past. If a student purchases a new Mac, they will get 10 percent off the computer and a $100 iTunes gift card. In the past, Apple gave away small capacity ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

Microsoft Warns of Internet Phone Scam

The fake security experts claim that you're at risk for a computer security threat and offer to help you solve the problem. The criminals then ask you to perform a variety of tasks to help combat the bogus threat such as giving the thieves remote access to ... (Source: CIO 2011-06-16T15:06:42Z)

Microsoft warns of phone scam offering free computer help

The callers claim to represent established companies and offer free computer help. They tricked some people into giving the caller remote access to their computer, downloading malicious software and providing their credit card information. The company ... (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-16T14:45:13Z)

New Apple Technology Stops iPhones From Filming Live Events

The concept may also allow Apple to reach more favorable terms with record labels when negotiating deals to sell content though its iTunes online store. Apple filed its patent application with U.S. authorities 18 months ago, but details only became ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T06:59:56Z)

Google And Obama Team Have Special Ads Deal, GOP Alleges

The NRSC interpreted this as hint that Google had a special deal with Obama's team that is not on offer to Republicans. Google denied that any of the new ads—which, according to Politico , will "charge clients for every email address (or other piece of u ... (Source: The Business Insider 2011-06-16T14:52:23Z)

India Raises Rates for 10th Time Since 2010 to Curb Accelerating Inflation

"Despite a moderation in growth, inflation is holding much above the RBI's comfort zone to offer it any respite to lower its guard," Leif Eskesen, Singapore-based chief economist at HSBC Holdings Plc, said before the report. "Inflation will be ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T06:45:37Z)

Avatar Holdings president and CEO resigns

Donnell was named president and CEO effective last November. Avatar, based in Coral Gables, Fla., mostly deals with Florida and Arizona real estate. The company's stock gained 24 cents to $15.35 in morning trading. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

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