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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2011, 12:43 pm

Harry Potter fans have more wizarding story to look foward to

The author is launching the website Pottermore.com . It will sell Harry Potter e-books directly to consumers. The site will also offer social-networking for Potter fans who want more than the books and movies. It's the next step for JK Rowling, who ... (Source: Today's THV 2011-06-24T18:53:26Z)

American Eagle Named Best Regional Airline in North America in 2011 World Airline Awards

The aircraft feature nine First Class seats that offer four-way adjustable headrests, ergonomically-contoured back and seat cushions and an articulated seat bottom, which allow customers to recline with less impact to the legroom of the passengers seated ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-22T16:46:57Z)

Palm Desert's new aquatic center will not be site for pentathlon

But earlier in the day, pentathlon organizers accepted Palm Springs' offer to use its swim center for free. City Manager John Wohlmuth was concerned about allowing free use because the Family YMCA of the Desert manages the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and ... (Source: Desert Sun 2011-06-24T19:07:45Z)

Reports: Winnipeg chooses Jets name

MINNEAPOLIS -- Old appears to be new once again in Winnipeg According to several media reports, beginning with Thursday night comments from Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the Winnipeg team will be called the Jets, the nickname the city's previous NHL team used ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T19:07:45Z)

Three Ways Pottermore.com Could Change Book Publishing

So look out for bundling, limited-time sales, special editions, maybe even individual chapters for sale. Pottermore.com has a lot of freedom here to test various prices and respond quickly to what works or doesn't. Other publishers can learn from what ... (Source: paidContent.org 2011-06-23T14:29:46Z)

Winnipeg names Noel as team's first head coach

Arizona, in 1996 because of financial losses related to an outdated arena, spiraling NHL salaries and a weak Canadian dollar. Earlier this week the NHL formally approved the sale and relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T18:53:26Z)

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)

EU Aid Package Will Destroy Greece, Enrich Germany

The French-German solution -- Greek austerity measures and sale of public assets, and $157 billion in EU and IMF loans over several years -- coupled with either a voluntary soft restructuring by French, German and other banks is bogus. German and French ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-24T04:12:58Z)

Stocks drift higher ahead of the Fed

The home decor retailer is expected to report earnings of 62 cents a share. Video streaming website Hulu LLC is considering putting itself up for sale, according to news reports that cite people familiar with the situation. World markets: European stocks ... (Source: CNN Money 2011-06-22T15:21:03Z)

Scary enough to quit? New cigarette labels revealed

Sebelius said their goal is to stop children from starting to smoke and offer adults who want to quit some help. "We have about 4,000 people under 18 who try their first cigarette and about 1,000 of them become permanent smokers. And that's not good for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-22T17:51:23Z)

Fed cuts growth forecast; no hint of more support

Prices for U.S. government bonds were nearly flat and the dollar edged up against the euro. "There are no hints of further easing from the Fed," said Nick Bennenbroek, head of Group of 20 forex strategy at Wells Fargo in New York. "The statement overall ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-23T06:23:00Z)

J.K. Rowling to release Harry Potter e-books herself

British publisher Bloomsbury, which maintains the books' printing rights in the U.K., said it will participate in the sale of e-books from Pottermore and will receive a share of the revenues. Scholastic ( SCHL ) is the U.S. rights holder for the Potter series. (Source: CNN Money 2011-06-23T13:25:20Z)

City Councilman Ruben Wills rejects plea deal for 14-year-old petit larceny case

City Councilman Ruben Wills rejected a plea offer Friday - and his 14-year-old Manhattan petit larceny case is now headed for trial. The Queens Democrat pondered the no-jail deal for three hours before turning down the prosecution offer on the 1996 petit ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-24T18:46:16Z)

Password-protect your folders with free DocLock (Windows)

Today only, Giveaway of the Day is giving away DocLock for Windows . It regularly sells for $49.95 (though it's currently on sale for $29.95 from developer Large Software ). DocLock provides military-grade security for any files and folders you want to protect. (Source: CNET News 2011-06-23T13:53:58Z)

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao tours Europe; likely to pledge support for Euro

LONDON — Analysts say China's prime minister is expected to offer support for Europe's single currency during a five-day visit to the continent this weekend. Although China has not revealed the exact agenda of Wen's five-day tour of Hungary ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-24T18:46:16Z)

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