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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2011, 8:45 am

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[Daily News] City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, who opposes Walmart's efforts to open in New York, is working on a deal in which Wal-Mart would buy Hunts Point market produce for any city stores it opens. [Daily News] (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-20T15:37:45Z)

Skype fires executives ahead of sale

SAN FRANCISCO — Skype, the Internet-calling service being bought by Microsoft Corp. , is firing senior executives before the deal closes, a move that reduces the value of their payout, said three people familiar with the matter. (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-20T03:49:04Z)

EU strives to quarantine Greek debt crisis

LUXEMBOURG—Europe sought Monday to put a firewall between the financial turmoil ravaging Greece and the destinies of Ireland and Portugal, the two other eurozone countries that have already received international aid. The region's finance ministers ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-20T15:16:16Z)

Should Every Business Invest in Social Media?

It's essential to offer something of value. This could be coupons, freebies, contests, specials or articles of interest. Remember to aim for entertaining (this is social media) while giving your audience something that makes them look smart. That way ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-20T15:09:07Z)

PayChest Completes DTC Stock Certificate Audit

These include turnkey point of sale solutions, gift and loyalty portal systems, ACH electronic systems, online and mobile payment platforms and rewards-based platforms to integrate into an existing business system. Safe Harbor Statement The foregoing press ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T15:30:35Z)

Wall Street wavers amid Greek debt crisis

The deal will make PNC the fifth biggest U.S. bank with 2,870 branches. The deal follows Capital One Financial Corp.'s $9 billion purchase last week of ING's U.S. online bank. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.94 percent as investors sought ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-20T15:09:07Z)

War Crimes Charges Weighed as Crisis Continues in Syria

In advance of any public comments by Mr. Assad on how to deal with dissenters, another senior administration official said, "I think the Syrian people are going to be focusing a lot less on words and a lot more on what is the action, what are the changes ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T09:18:21Z)

Europe demands tough budget cuts in Greece

"We still sense the need for a deal between the main Greek parties," he warned, despite new Greek finance minister Evangelos Venizelos vowing "we can achieve our targets." Only once lawmakers bite the bullet will that "pave the way for the next ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-20T04:10:33Z)

Holly Madison slams Crystal Harris for partying in Vegas on canceled wedding day: 'That's a new low'

Hugh Hefner continues to add to his Playboy posse. But his new girls aren't the only notches in his belt. Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and beautiful. Check out the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-20T15:37:45Z)

Skype delivers deeper Facebook integration

The Federal Trade Commission recently approved the deal, paving the way for the U.S. Justice Department to file its opinion. If all goes well, the VoIP provider will become the Microsoft Skype Division under the leadership of its current CEO Tony Bates. (Source: CNET News 2011-06-20T15:30:35Z)

Britney Spears And The Case Of Never Releasing Your Album's Best Song As A Single

produced "Big Fat Bass" or the Bloodshy song "How I Roll." But why not the trippy, beautiful Euro-synth dance jam " Trip To Your Heart "? For a look at more non-single Britney greatness, read on . "Breathe on Me," In the Zone (Source: MTV 2011-06-20T15:23:26Z)

Casey Anthony Trial: Judge Scolds Lawyers For 'Gamesmanship'

That is something I guess the Florida bar will deal with. And at the conclusion of this trial this court will deal with violations which may or may not have occurred," he warned. Throughout the trial, Baez and Ashton have had a contentious relationship ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-20T15:09:07Z)

People: Hugh Hefner's runaway bride parties in Vegas

that the California court has exclusive jurisdiction over this dispute" since a provision in their divorce deal says so, state Supreme Court Justice Matthew F. Cooper wrote. Even before the decision, Diandra Douglas had filed a notice that she plans to ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-20T06:55:11Z)

U.S. Confirms It is in Afghan Taliban Talks as Karzai Criticizes Motives

Mujda and other analysts say it is unclear what political concessions from Afghanistan the Pakistani military might demand in exchange for pushing the Taliban into a peace deal. Last week, Karzai visited Pakistan for talks with its leaders. He and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-20T05:14:58Z)

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