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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2011, 8:50 am

Family: Body Found Tuesday is 19-Year-Old Kalil McCoy

McCoy made a phone call while still at the park, said Lynnette Roebuck, then about 20 minutes later, a dark car arrived, and she got in and disappeared. McCoy's body was found in a canal in the woods next door to a day care owned by McCoy's cousin Tuesday ... (Source: First Coast News 2011-06-23T14:36:55Z)

Alstom, Carrefour, Galp Energia, Total: Europe Equity Preview

The shares gained 2.2 percent to 38.88 euros. --Editor: Jeff Sutherland To contact the reporter on this story: Victoria Stilwell in New York at vstilwell@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-22T04:15:20Z)

Lady Gaga, in Tokyo for benefit concert, urges fans to visit Japan, says it's safe

"It's fine to come here. It's beautiful." Many performers and athletes have canceled appearances in Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that caused widespread destruction and set off a crisis at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant about ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-23T14:15:27Z)

Rowling Releases 'Harry Potter' Into the Ether on Pottermore

Harry Potter is coming to the e-book. J.K. Rowling, the author behind the blockbuster fantasy series, said at a news conference in London on Thursday that a new interactive Web site built around the series will also sell the e-book editions of the seven ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-23T14:36:55Z)

Heisey Hits 3 HRs, Reds Beat Yanks 10-2 For Split

"It relaxes you. Nobody likes to go 0 for 4 or 0 for 5. One home run's a good day, let alone three." Cueto (5-2) gave up Nick Swisher's solo homer and Alex Rodriguez's single. The right-hander pitched out of a bases-loaded threat in the seventh, retiring ... (Source: NBC4 Columbus 2011-06-23T14:51:14Z)

Austerity Is Good

He isn't buying it any more, if he ever did. So, senior politicians and their finance ministers are going through the motions of driving a hard bargain. If they were serious, they would tell the Greek government that there will be no further bailouts ... (Source: Lewrockwell.com 2011-06-22T03:53:52Z)

Wal-Mart Gets A Free Pass For Bias From The Supreme Court

In ROC-N.Y.'s first study, interviews with employers revealed their rationale for raced and gendered decisions. They wanted "tall, beautiful" people in the front of the house jobs -- these are the workers who make more money and actually speak to diners. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-23T15:19:52Z)

Lady Gaga wants to boost Japan tourism

"It's fine to come here. It's beautiful." Many performers and athletes have canceled appearances in Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that caused widespread destruction and set off a crisis at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant about ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-23T15:27:02Z)

Rizzo's RBI lifts Padres to 5-4 win over Red Sox

He allowed two runs when he walked five consecutive batters—Maybin, Nick Hundley, Chris Denorfia, Jason Bartlett and Headley. Then Ludwick flied out. Aceves set down the first two batters in the third before getting into trouble again. Rizzo doubled and ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-22T03:03:45Z)

Padres 5, Red Sox 4

He allowed two runs when he walked five consecutive batters - Maybin, Nick Hundley, Chris Denorfia, Jason Bartlett and Headley. Then Ludwick flied out. "I lost command," he said. "I lost command and was trying to keep the ball down." Aceves set down the ... (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-22T04:36:49Z)

Markets Surge as Fear of a Greek Default Eases

"There is increased optimism that one, the prime minister will survive the confidence motion tonight and two, that will pave the way for austerity measures to be passed," said Nick Stamenkovic, a strategist at RIA Capital Markets in London. "As a ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-22T16:11:10Z)

Yankee Magic Wears Off in the Evening

might have caused Tuesday's rainout, pitched very well before running into trouble in the seventh. Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher and Robinson Cano, pinch hitting for Eduardo Nunez, loaded the bases with one out to give Ramiro Pena a shot at chipping away at ... (Source: NBC New York 2011-06-23T14:29:46Z)

Heisey's 3 home runs help Reds beat Yankees for split

"It relaxes you. Nobody likes to go 0 for 4 or 0 for 5. One home run's a good day, let alone three." Cueto (5-2) gave up Nick Swisher 's solo homer and Alex Rodriguez 's single. The right-hander pitched out of a bases-loaded threat in the seventh ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-23T15:05:33Z)

Family Begs For Tips At Vigil For Murdered 19-year-old | SLIDESHOW

"We're going to make it mean something." Witnesses say McCoy was last seen getting into a dark car at the park. "You wanna say your prayer, say your prayer," Roebuck shouted toward the crowd at the vigil. "But I'll tell you this, if you know what happened ... (Source: First Coast News 2011-06-23T14:51:14Z)

Lady Gaga pays visit to Japan

"It's fine to come here. It's beautiful." Since the March 2011 natural disaster, Japan's National Tourism Organization reports that tourism fell 73 percent compared to March 2010. Gaga, sporting an aquarium wig, urged people across the world to visit the Asian country. (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2011-06-23T14:29:46Z)

Movie Review: 'Bad Teacher' (With Video)

But sometimes, twisted little nuggets of kindness inadvertently pop out, as in her admonishment of a nerdy, lovesick student to get over the pretty, popular girl in class. She'll never like him, Elizabeth tells him, figuring she's doing him a favor by ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2011-06-23T14:29:46Z)

Monster Mash: 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' stagehand dies; Philadelphia Symphony to get $45-million stimulus

Associated Press ) Where's the money? Financial statements detail how "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has spent $75 million -- more than twice as much as any production in Broadway history. ( New York Times ) After a long delay: A fair frequented by ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-23T14:36:55Z)

Pottermore: Our Top-Five Wish List For J.K. Rowling's New Site

Alan Rickman could instruct a brief beginner-level Defense Against the Dark Arts Class? We'll even settle for video clips from the movies popping up every now and again. Also, if Rowling is taking the time to make this special announcement, we're hoping ... (Source: MTV 2011-06-23T14:44:05Z)

Miss USA remembers roots as a Jersey girl

This ain't your mother's beauty queen: She's enamored fans across the board already with her talk of being a history buff, a fan of HBO's medieval fantasy series "Game of Thrones,'' and a "Star Wars'' lover. The model and commercial ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-23T15:27:02Z)

Strange twists abound in Padres win

San Diego's next two runs scored the next time the bottom of the lineup came up in the third on three straight two-out hits -- a double by Rizzo off the Green Monster in left, an RBI single by Cameron Maybin, a steal by Maybin and an RBI double by Nick Hundley. (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2011-06-22T05:41:14Z)

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