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Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 12:43 am

Realtors increase use of Web tools

Nearly two-thirds have a website, and one in 10 has a blog. For-sale listings began migrating to the Web years ago, but many old-line real estate agents resisted the lure of online, preferring the in-person approach. "Traditionally this business had been ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2011-06-25T06:42:06Z)

New York governor signs gay marriage into law

Hawaii, California, Nevada, Oregon and New Jersey, as well as the US capital Washington, offer civil unions to same-sex couples, but not marriage rights. A March poll found that a 53 percent majority of Americans are in favour of allowing gay marriage. (Source: Channel NewsAsia 2011-06-25T06:42:06Z)

Life On The Lam: Bulger, Girlfriend Enjoyed Ocean Breezes, Fine Dining

"They were kind of secretive. Even on the phone, you couldn't call them," Schlank said. "Sometimes, I wanted to give them a tip of stuff on sale." Schlank was put off by the answering service. "After a while, I said forget about it," she said. Another ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-25T07:25:03Z)

USA Track & Field: Eaton cruises to first post-collegiate Decathlon victory

He finished with 8,729-points, the fifth best total for a US athlete. In the Men's 800 meter semi-finals, OTC Elite teammates Tyler Mulder and Nick Symmonds battled it out. Mulder took second and Symmonds took fourth. Both qualified for the finals. (Source: KVAL 2011-06-25T06:20:37Z)

'Whitey' Bulger's return to South Boston draws a crowd

After the court appearance, Bulger was whisked away in a dark SUV, with federal agents holding machine guns. "There are a lot of people who probably want him dead," Roache said. "I don't know if he's going to make it." (Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 2011-06-25T06:27:47Z)

U.S. and others plan biggest release of reserve oil

It will be the largest sale of crude ever from world strategic reserves and only the third since the IEA was formed in 1974 after the Arab oil embargo. Half the oil will come from reserves in the U.S. Refiners who turn crude into gasoline will be able to ... (Source: Star-Press 2011-06-25T07:10:44Z)

Cooper Stock Buy-Back Confirmed and Forward Split Update

Cooper Holding Corp ( PINKSHEETS : SHAR ), a publicly traded company engaged in the wholesale and retail sale of a diverse line of outdoor hunting and camping products, announced that a third party Affiliate has agreed to buy back stock that the Affiliate ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-25T07:10:44Z)

Christie urges D.C. to follow N.J.'s lead on negotiation, cuts

"What happened in New Jersey was really a dark day for workers' rights because it's a continuation of the race to the bottom we're seeing in many other states," said national Communication Workers of America spokeswoman Candice Johnson. The Assembly ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-25T07:03:34Z)

Bruins go with defenseman Hamilton

The Philadelphia Flyers, using the eighth pick they obtained in Thursday's stunning trade of leading scorer Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets, took center Sean Couturier of the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL. After the Bruins picked ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2011-06-25T06:49:15Z)

NJ governor suggests Washington follow NJ's lead

"What happened in New Jersey was really a dark day for workers' rights because it's a continuation of the race to the bottom we're seeing in many other states," said national Communication Workers of America spokeswoman Candice Johnson. The ... (Source: Times-Argus 2011-06-25T07:32:12Z)

A Nosedive Eases a Bit in Volatile U.S. Trading

It has fallen just nearly 6 percent since the end of April. "The Greece situation has been a threatening dark cloud hanging over the markets," said Lawrence R. Creatura, portfolio manager at Federated Investors. "We are in uncertain times ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-24T03:08:32Z)

Mutiny, tumultuous season influenced Pistons' draft strategy

That's what this organization has historically done." Although Dumars didn't have his annual news conference after the season because of the pending sale of the team to Tom Gores, it's apparent that the buffoonery from last season where players clashed ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2011-06-25T06:42:06Z)

George Schroeder: Could be there's no beatin' Ashton Eaton

Andrew Wheating runs the 1,500 final today, and his potential seems untapped. Nick Symmonds is a threat in the 800. But Eaton seems primed to outshine them all. If the kid from Bend does the things people expect and project — World's Greatest Athlete ... (Source: Register-Guard 2011-06-25T07:25:03Z)

New York Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Victory for Governor Cuomo

Many of the largest private employers based in New York already offer health benefits to same-sex domestic partners. Companies that offer spousal and family benefits may incur higher costs for health insurance, according to the report. It would cost about ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T06:20:37Z)

New York Legislature passes gay marriage bill

"We are beginning to see the dark walls of discrimination crumble," said Chad Griffin, cofounder of the group that is challenging Proposition 8 , the California amendment banning same-sex marriage. "We started feeling the tremors with the unconstitutional ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-25T07:10:44Z)

Go Daddy in talks to be bought, could fetch more than $2 billion

Conti said Go Daddy's price tag has seemed to have doubled since rumors of a sale first began swirling in September. "Time was definitely on their side," he said. "Some of these changes in these rules for the domain level [are] just going to help boost their valuation." (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-25T07:10:44Z)

Eaton wins decathlon on his own turf

Oregon freshman Laura Roesler was eighth in her heat in 2:05.56 and didn't move on. In the men's 800, Oregon Track Club Elite's Tyler Mulder and Nick Symmonds both qualified out of the same heat, with Mulder second in 1:45.82. and Symmonds fourth in 1:45.87. (Source: Corvallis Gazette-Times 2011-06-25T06:34:56Z)

Suncor and Samson Oil Benefit From Latest IEA Announcement

The Bedford Report provides Analyst Research focused on equities that offer growth opportunities, value, and strong potential return. We strive to provide the most up-to-date market activities. We constantly create research reports and newsletters for our members. (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-24T12:05:24Z)

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