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Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2011, 8:48 am

Airbus orders pile up as Boeing stalls

Airbus put on a show of force at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, securing a $16 billion deal for 180 aircraft from India's IndiGo and saying more deals were near, leaving rival Boeing in the shade. The European planemaker, a unit of EADS, is expected to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-22T14:52:25Z)

GOP senators go into closed-door meeting as NY inches toward action on its gay marriage bill

Action was held up Tuesday as legislative leaders wrapped up a mega-deal on other issues. The Assembly has already passed Cuomo's bill, and the issue appears to be one vote shy from approval in the Senate, if the Republican caucus which mostly opposes gay ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-22T15:28:13Z)

Villas-Boas resigns from Porto

Villas-Boas is expected to sign an initial two-year deal with Chelseas, with star striker Falcao tipped to follow him. The Colombia international set a new goalscoring record for the Europa League last season, netting 17 goals in 14 games as Porto won the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-22T06:31:20Z)

Gay Marriage New York: Senate Bill Inches Toward Showdown

Action was held up Tuesday as legislative leaders wrapped up a mega-deal on other issues. The Assembly has already passed Cuomo's bill, and the issue appears to be one vote shy from approval in the Senate, if the Republican caucus which mostly opposes gay ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-22T15:28:13Z)

Obama to unveil plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

While the United States has embraced efforts to find a political settlement with the Taliban, officials acknowledge a peace deal may be far in the future even if one could be had. Obama is mindful of the American public's lack of support for the war as he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-22T05:05:26Z)

Airbus claims 'biggest order in aviation history'

The remaining 30 aircraft will be Airbus' standard A320 single-aisle short and medium haul jets. The firm order follows a preliminary deal signed by the two companies in January. Airbus said then that the deal was worth $15.6 billion at list prices ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-22T15:42:32Z)

FDA plan aims to increase import safety

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report issued Monday lays out plans to deal with a flood of imports to the US, which have quadrupled over the past decade. The FDA's plan recycles ideas that have been circulated by FDA officials for more than a ... (Source: Jamaica Gleaner 2011-06-22T15:13:54Z)

Indian carrier IndiGo confirms order of 180 A320s

LE BOURGET—Indian low-cost airline IndiGo said Wednesday it has sealed a contract to buy 180 medium-haul A320 jets from Airbus in a deal worth $15 billion (10 billion euros) at list prices. The order comprises 150 A320neo jets, the upgraded and more fuel ... (Source: Global Nation 2011-06-22T14:59:35Z)

Wal-Mart's Authoritarian Culture

To these men and women, the burgeoning chain of discount stores founded by Sam Walton was a godsend. The men might find dignity managing a store instead of a hardscrabble farm, while their wives and daughters could earn pin money clerking for Mr. Sam ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-22T15:35:22Z)

Analysts Weigh in on Possible Hulu Sale



"As such, the disparate corporate interests again have made a joint venture difficult to sustain."

 Some observers even suggested that a deal could turn Hulu into a bigger threat to Netflix's video streaming service. "There may be an opportunity to ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-22T14:38:06Z)

Royce, Qantas settle A380 engine dispute

However, Rolls-Royce provided a lower figure and said the final deal did not change its guidance on the cost of the incident, which forced several airlines to ground their A380s, the world's biggest passenger aircraft, and replace some Trent 900 engines. (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-22T07:07:08Z)

What Does 'Class Action' Mean?

We are cooperating in mutually beneficial exchange. No one has a gun to your head and we both are free to negotiate the terms of the deal. You can work for anyone who wants to hire you and I can hire anyone who is willing to work for me. This is called ... (Source: Lewrockwell.com 2011-06-22T03:53:52Z)

New Cigarette Labels Unveiled: Are They Too Graphic?

"I'm a graphic designer and going from having the warning be a small print to having it cover 20 percent of the ad or package…that's big deal. That's a big jump and I think people are going to notice that," said Stefan Brandow, an East Charlotte resident. (Source: FOX Charlotte 2011-06-22T02:20:48Z)

More Americans Will Be Flying This Independence Day, Leaving Their Cars at Home

Using GPS technology, AAA Discounts displays nearby locations that offer AAA members a Show Your Card & Save discount and AAA Roadside transmits a user's location and details about a vehicle breakdown when a member requests AAA Roadside Assistance. (Source: The Auto Chanel 2011-06-22T14:59:35Z)

Transocean report pins oil spill blame on BP

Still, BP was also not likely to let Transocean settle the matter easily, and any deal would likely be in the billions of dollars, according to analysts. In London, BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley, who took the helm from Tony Hayward after the spill ... (Source: My Fox 8 2011-06-22T14:59:35Z)

Qantas settles with Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce agreed to compensate the airline in a deal worth US $100 million, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said at a news conference. The deal was signed Wednesday morning and the terms will be kept confidential, according to Joyce. The settlement brings to an ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-22T04:15:20Z)

Gory cigarette warnings are not new around world

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 on ... (Source: Oregonian 2011-06-22T04:29:39Z)

Reading Risk Factors for Fun and Profit

passing profits on to shareholders. The trick is to figure out what Netflix thinks is "acceptable." The new Starz deal needs much more headroom for growth than the old one, and will hence become a lot more expensive. Or perhaps Netflix can leave Starz in a ... (Source: Motley Fool 2011-06-22T15:35:22Z)

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