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Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2011, 4:45 am

The Real Reboot Greece Needs

If we fail to deal with them effectively, the achievements of decades of increasing integration and shared sovereignty in postwar Europe may no longer be taken for granted. Loukas Tsoukalis is a professor of European integration at the University of Athens ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-22T11:31:59Z)

Greek PM survives confidence vote in parliament

He has called for a renegotiation of the initial bailout deal. Papandreou's losing the confidence vote would have likely led to early elections and thrown into question whether Greece could pass the new austerity. Expectations he would win lifted world ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-22T00:40:35Z)

Foursquare: 10 million served, and counting

Restaurants, retailers, etc have offered special deals to users who check-in to their establishments. Users have checked in in 169 countries around the world, with the most popular locations including Old Navy, Bank of America, 7 Eleven, Home Depot ... (Source: TG Daily 2011-06-22T11:24:50Z)

Leaving Afghanistan

In the end, some deal that shares out the spoils among the various ethnic groups will be done: that is the Afghan political style. The Taliban will get a big share, but they won't sweep the board. The American interlude will gradually fade from Afghan ... (Source: Jamaica Gleaner 2011-06-22T11:10:31Z)

Syria foreign minister vows democracy in 3 months, lashes out at Assad regime critics

"We will offer an example of democracy," Moallem said, when asked about his vision for Syria in three months. "There will be social justice, equality before the law and accountability." His statements went beyond the vague promises of reform made by Assad ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-22T10:56:12Z)

Markets cautious ahead of Fed meeting

Wednesday 11.50 BST . Market sentiment is deteriorating after a stable start as investors recognise that the Greek government's victory in a confidence vote , is only the first of many difficult steps required to ensure Athens receives much-needed ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-22T10:56:12Z)

New cigarette warnings in US are seen as mild compared with other countries' gross-out labels

NEW YORK — While graphic new warning labels on cigarette packs that show a diseased lung or rotting teeth may be shocking to U.S. consumers, those in countries from Egypt to Uruguay may ask: "What's the big deal?" The Food and Drug Administration ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-22T00:04:48Z)

Is China set to roar in commodities trading?

"Our new platform will offer Asia a bigger say in setting global commodity prices." Indeed, HKMEx offers the advantages of the huge mainland exchanges minus their associated impediments. Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy under the post-1997 "one ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-06-22T10:56:12Z)

Gay marriage showdown looms in New York

On Tuesday, Albany's backroom dealing cleared the way for a possible vote. After an expected marathon session to pass a mega deal involving tax, tuition and other issues, the Republican-led Senate now will be able to focus on whether to release a gay ... (Source: Opelika Auburn News 2011-06-22T10:56:12Z)

New Jersey Professor Allegedly Ran Prostitution Website

Most of the members were in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area, though some postings originated in Phoenix and Denver. Flory and his wife, Sharon, a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, live in an apartment on New York's Upper West Side ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-22T00:54:54Z)

Analysis: North Sudan flexes military might before split

More than 100,000 have also fled violence in Abyei. The two sides signed a deal on June 20 to pull troops out and bring in Ethiopian peacekeepers after talks in Addis Ababa. But analysts say conflict could flare up again without a long-term solution. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-22T10:56:12Z)

Foursquare check-in service hits big but faces challenges

Knowing when customers visit lets the restaurant plan operations when things are busy and offer specials when business ... among check-in sites and daily-deal sites, such as Groupon and LivingSocial, to seal deals with local businesses. (Source: USA Today 2011-06-22T02:35:07Z)

Berlusconi says he won't resign despite electoral flop

At a weekend rally, Northern League leader Umberto Bossi threatened to withdraw from the government unless his party's demands were met. Commenting on Berlusconi's Senate speech, Bossi said on Tuesday: 'Beautiful words, we will now wait for the facts.' (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-22T11:24:50Z)

New cigarette health labels: 'Gross' or effective?

4 cigarette company Commonwealth Brands Inc., told the FDA. The companies also are part of a federal lawsuit that in part deals with the legality of the new labels. Cigarette labels with more graphic images could also concern some retailers; customers who ... (Source: CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog) 2011-06-22T11:24:50Z)

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