Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2011, 6:44 am

NBA AM: Draft Night Trade Frenzy

Here are some brief summaries of the major deals during last night's action: Charlotte, Milwaukee and Sacramento three-way deal Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Beno Udrih, Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston, and draft rights to No. 19 pick Tobias Harris. (Source: Hoops World 2011-06-24T12:41:12Z)

The Changing Face of Advertising, Purchasing in a Data Economy

that the daily deals business needs to be more targeted than it is currently (emphasis, mine): A Groupon Now deal is directly equivalent to a Foursquare special powered by AmEx in that it is instantly redeemable and the payment can be linked to the offer. (Source: Minyanville 2011-06-24T13:24:09Z)

Got Fired? Ways To Overcome The Trauma

However, some interviewers will be drawn to candidates with battle scars – or even a little notoriety. Anthony Weiner already has a job offer. Sure, it's from porn king Larry Flynt, but it's a start. Know who you're dealing with before you pitch yourself. (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-24T13:09:50Z)

Barca underline Fabregas stance

"[Pep] Guardiola knows the values of players and Cesc's is less than ¬40million. Barcelona will offer less and if they don't accept, then he won't come. Pep knows the club is not well-off in terms of money." (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-22T07:42:55Z)

Pick close to home

The Bucks also made a qualifying offer this week to defensive specialist Luc Richard Mbah a Moute to give them the option to match any contract offers the third-year player might receive. For the fourth straight year, the Bucks made a big splash before the draft. (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2011-06-24T12:34:02Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

Savvy and feared, Bulger seized control of a mob empire, running rackets, shakedowns and drug deals over 40 years, officials say, before fleeing Boston in December 1994 on the eve of a federal indictment. While the feds chased leads for 16 years in 19 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T12:19:43Z)

Asia markets cheer Greek austerity plan

APA , a gas infrastructure company, tumbled nearly 10 per cent after completing a A$300m share placement at a 12 per cent discount to its price at the ... a Shanghai Daily report that the company will offer Apple 's iPhone from September. (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-24T03:01:23Z)

Obama's Drawdown Speech: More Orwellian Lies

Like his predecessor, the government, and the corporate media, he does not offer any evidence but simply states it as fact. The events of September 11, 2011, were not included on Osama's FBI poster. According to the FBI, Osama was wanted in connection ... (Source: Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com 2011-06-24T13:09:50Z)

Finding family beach bargains in Hawaii, Caribbean

which typically isn't known for summer deals, can be a bargain this year, as it tries to recoup from the hit it took from the drop in Japanese tourists following the earthquake and tsunami. Early predictions state that tourism to Hawaii is expected to fall ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-24T12:48:21Z)

GOP leaders meet Dayton for budget talks today

ST. PAUL -- Despite some momentary turbulence, Republican leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton still plan to meet today for budget talks that could last all of the next two days and offer hope of ending a state budget impasse. As they agreed Wednesday, Senate ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2011-06-24T13:02:40Z)

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)

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)

American Express and Foursquare team up to offer mobile device specials at retailers

NEW YORK — American Express and the social networking service Foursquare said Thursday they are launching a partnership that enables American Express card members who link their Foursquare profiles to their cards to "load" to mobile devices and redeem ... (Source: Republic 2011-06-23T16:52:56Z)

Fugitive Boston mobster arrested on Westside

He headed an organized crime group that allegedly controlled extortion, drug deals and other illegal activities in the Boston area. The FBI initially declined to confirm Bulger's arrest when contacted by The Times but later issued a statement saying he and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-23T15:19:52Z)

Pro basketball: Bucks add to roster through trade, draft

The Bucks also made a qualifying offer this week to defensive specialist Luc Richard Mbah a Moute to give them the option to match any contract offers the third-year player might receive. For the fourth straight year, the Bucks made a big splash before the draft. (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2011-06-24T13:02:40Z)

Market Insider

you'll start to get consumer hedging coming in which is buying forward, and I think you're going to get investor bargain hunting coming in," he said. Wittner said the IEA had issued a release May 18 warning OPEC that it should provide more oil and that it ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-24T01:06:51Z)

Obama address: Withdrawing surge troops by 2012

The administration has begun briefing NATO allies on its plans. British Prime Minister David Cameron's office confirmed that officials there have been informed but declined to offer comment, or to make any immediate statement on the plans for about 9,500 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-22T20:14:33Z)

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