Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2011, 2:43 pm

ICANN Says You Can Turn Brands Into Domain Extensions

However, it's important to note that only "established public or private organizations" will be able to apply, and the price tag for a new domain name extension is steep – unless you consider $185,000 a bargain. Nevertheless, expect lots of ... (Source: Marketing Pilgrim 2011-06-20T13:21:44Z)

'Green Lantern' Tops Weekend Box Office

And this weekend's new releases include Disney/Pixar's "Cars 2" and the Cameron Diaz comedy "Bad Teacher." Michael Bay's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" follows on Wednesday, June 29. (Source: MTV 2011-06-20T13:28:54Z)

Airbus, Boeing sign $25B in orders at Paris Air Show

Airbus edged out Boeing at last year's Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., racking up deals totaling $13.2 billion, while Chicago-based Boeing's commitments came in at $12.8 billion. Those results were a big improvement over the results of the ... (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-20T20:59:52Z)

Father Stays on Sideline, Quietly Proud

Gerry McIlroy, wearing a lime green polo shirt and dark Madras shorts, followed his son without the help of a radio, portable television or periscope that helped other fans follow each shot just fine. Many were close enough to see the 22-year-old Rory's ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T21:07:01Z)

PNC Financial CEO Rohr to tour RBC offices in North Carolina

"The employees are the bank." Also on Monday, Royal Bank filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission saying that, with the sale of Raleigh-based RBC Bank, it will now focus on its other U.S. properties – RBC Wealth Management and ... (Source: The Business Journal 2011-06-20T20:59:52Z)

Big order helps Airbus glide over glitches

Boeing said on Monday it had taken orders and commitments for 17 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft from two undisclosed carriers in deals worth a combined $5.4 billion at list prices. A second Airbus aircraft, the delayed European A400 airlifter, was also ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-20T13:07:25Z)

Bill raising benefits costs advances in New Jersey

with some flexibility for local bargaining units. The Massachusetts House passed a bill in late April stripping public-sector unions of the right to bargain over health care. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T21:21:20Z)

Airbus racks up orders, glitches at Paris Air Show

Airbus edged out Boeing at last year's Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., racking up deals totaling $13.2 billion, while Chicago-based Boeing's commitments came in at $12.8 billion. Those results were a big improvement over the results of the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-20T13:07:25Z)

Legendary Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Dies

"RIP CC, you were the heart and soul of the E Street Band. Thank you for all the music, you got me through some dark days. Blessings on your journey," one post read. "I just can't imagine that space on stage not being occupied by the big man. We are all ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2011-06-20T15:01:57Z)

Gov. Brown's budget veto; 'gay girl' hoax; Villaraigosa on teaching

We are in a very dark hour nationally, and we cannot afford to whittle down the pool of effective, prospective leaders to the handful who might also manage to be excellent family men. As a property owner in the city of Los Angeles, please explain to me why ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T13:50:22Z)

RBC May Use U.S. Sale Proceeds on Wealth Management Business, Nixon Says

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) may use proceeds from the $3.62 billion sale of its money-losing U.S. consumer bank to expand in global asset management, Chief Executive Officer Gord Nixon said. Canada's largest lender may also use the cash from the sale of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-20T21:21:20Z)

Coming soon to the Web: The .whatever address

said Jeremiah Johnston, chief operating officer at Sedo.com, which helps companies resell domain names. Sedo brokered the sale of Sex.com late last year for $13 million, a record for a domain name. Despite the availability of new suffixes, Johnston doesn't ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-20T21:35:39Z)

The Big Man, Much More Than Springsteen's Sideman

Even after Mr. Springsteen chose to write shorter, pop-structured songs, making concision his new discipline, Mr. Clemons held his place: as the honking foundation of "Hungry Heart" and the longed-for dance partner in "Dancing in the Dark." (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T13:14:35Z)

Dwight Hardy works out for Nets, but St. John's guard may not be on Billy King's NBA draft board

The Nets have the 27th and 36th picks and King says "we're going to take the best available player," but he also has a reputation for making draft-day deals. And there could be deals to be had. "There will be some things we'll have lined up and if certain ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-20T20:59:52Z)

Tiny shoplifters push cart of stolen goods out of store

The employee was not seriously injured. The man was described as a dark-skinned white man about 30 years old with a "baby face." He is about 6 feet tall and weighs between 160 and 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue shirt with the letters "HCO" on ... (Source: 9News 2011-06-20T20:52:42Z)

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