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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2011, 4:46 am

Oil & Gas Play; BPZ Resources is the Spotlight Stock on MicroStockProfit.com

This newsletter has been helping traders make great investment decisions on BPZ; click here for a 25% discount offer. In the report, the analyst notes: "Shares of BPZ rose $0.51, or 16.89%, to close Friday at $3.53, regaining ground after it hit a 52-week ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T11:12:53Z)

Obama as Dad -- A National Treasure and Role Model

He has supported the "Strong Fathers, Strong Families" campaign, which encourages businesses to offer free and discounted rates for dads and their children to spend quality time at museums, sporting events and other attractions. Obama's Department of ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-19T21:36:51Z)

W Hotels Worldwide Debuts in Russia with the Opening of W St. Petersburg

co-owner of Real Estate Development Ltd. W St. Petersburg will provide a contemporary lifestyle experience with a complete service offer. Of the hotel's 137 rooms, there are 10 suites and one Extreme WOW Suite (W's take on the traditional Presidential ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-20T11:12:53Z)

Paris jinx grounds planes but deals soar

The air show could bring two record deals on successive days as Airbus tries to woo buyers ... But it could be Boeing that grabs attention on day one of the show with a sale of 777 wide-body airplanes to Qatar Airways -- a reminder that the two planemakers ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-20T03:06:07Z)

Bear likes what he sees in McIlroy's swing

"His rhythm is so beautiful, his tempo, it just stays the same all the time," Nicklaus said in an interview on NBC. "He doesn't try to kill it, doesn't try to do anything unusual with the golf ball. He hits it a little harder at times when he ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-20T01:25:54Z)

Grieving, From Asbury Park

"That beautiful feeling the music gave you made you think it would just go on and on and never end," he said. "Now it just hits you, especially if you're in the same age as me and Clarence, that things don't go on forever." Mr. Moran was among ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-19T21:15:22Z)

Rory McIlroy could be golf's next superstar, without the baggage

"I like his moxie," he said. Golf seems happy that with McIlroy, it doesn't have to worry about a dark side, unlike the current shaky incumbent in the big dressing room with the big star on the door. The massive gallery that followed McIlroy at historic ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2011-06-20T11:12:53Z)

Within the Industry, an Urge to Cash Out

But such sales have expanded greatly in recent years, with early rank-and-file employees participating in deals in ever-growing numbers. Employees have become more interested in selling, in part because companies are taking longer to go public. And workers ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T10:58:34Z)

Winds challenge crews battling AZ, NM wildfires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. — A fire burning 9 miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 900 acres by Sunday morning and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Alberta Maez said. (Source: Jefferson City News Tribune Online 2011-06-20T11:12:53Z)

Boeing Leans Toward Bigger Dreamliner to Fend Off Airbus's A350 Aircraft

"We have to go through some more analysis and we haven't decided yet if we'll offer it, but it wouldn't surprise me ... The 787-10 won't match that model for distance, said Nick Cunningham , an aerospace analyst at Agency Partners in London ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-19T23:31:22Z)

Casey Anthony trial week in review: June 13-18

A tattoo artist testified he etched "Bella Vita," Italian for "beautiful life," on Casey Anthony's back July 2, 2008, before Caylee was reported missing and two weeks after the date the defense later acknowledged the toddler died. A forensic expert said ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-20T11:05:44Z)

Harbin Electric Enters Into Merger Agreement to Be Acquired for $24.00 per Share in Cash

The Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tianfu Yang , said "I want to thank the Special Committee for its extremely thorough work in reviewing our offer to take the Company private in order to ensure that the interests of all shareholders ... (Source: PR Newswire 2011-06-20T11:20:03Z)

Winds fuel pair of wildfires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. A fire burning 9 miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 900 acres by Sunday morning and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Alberta Maez said. (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2011-06-20T11:20:03Z)

Paris Air Show spotlights fuel cost fears

Airbus edged out Boeing at last year's Farnborough International Airshow, racking up deals totaling $13.2 billion, while Chicago-based Boeing's commitments came in at $12.8 billion. Those results were both a big improvement over the results of the last ... (Source: AOL News 2011-06-20T11:12:53Z)

Critics assault Barack Obama's Libya policy

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), one of 10 lawmakers who filed suit against President Barack Obama over his failure to seek congressional approval for U.S. military action against Libya, plans to offer one that is a straightforward cutoff of funding. (Source: Politico.com 2011-06-19T21:22:32Z)

Law firm next to swing at Apple REIT

A California investment fund made an unsolicited offer this month to the shareholders of the two REITs to buy their shares for $3 apiece. Apple REIT said in SEC filings last week that the book value of the units in question is $7.57 each. The law firms of ... (Source: RichmondBizSense 2011-06-20T10:58:34Z)

New York Post Forces iPad Viewers to Subscribe

The company also backed down on its demands that publishers offer its subscriptions at an equal price, or less, compared to subscriptions offered within their associated iOS apps. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-19T18:37:53Z)

High Winds Challenge Crews Battling Arizona, New Mexico Wildfires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. A fire burning 9 miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 900 acres by Sunday morning and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Alberta Maez said. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-20T03:20:26Z)

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 2011-06-19T23:17:03Z)

Rumor: Apple Launching Sandy Bridge Mac Pro and Mac Mini in Fall

one of Lion's more widely touted features, restores the exact state of a user's apps and documents after a system restart or an app exit and relaunch. Apple will only offer OS X Lion as a $29.99 digital download. It's expected to hit the Mac App Store in July. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-19T22:05:29Z)

Retail Stock Highlight; Wet Seal Featured on MicroStockProfit.com

The Company's online stores are designed to serve as an extension of the in-store experience and offer a wide selection of merchandise, with the goal of expanding in-store sales. This newsletter has been helping traders make great investment decisions on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T11:12:53Z)

Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's simpler ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2011-06-20T11:34:22Z)

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