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Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 12:50 pm

Safety Myth' Left Japan Ripe for Nuclear Crisis

Plant operators built lavish, fantasy-filled public relations buildings that became tourist attractions. Bureaucrats spun elaborate advertising campaigns through a multitude of organizations established solely to advertise the safety of nuclear plants. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-25T01:34:18Z)

Inexpensive Thai Fare, With a Sunset View

But it does offer a lovely view, food that can be satisfying and healthful and, not least, bargain prices, particularly at lunch. The menu lists almost all the Thai standards plus a few popular Chinese appetizers, like dumplings. Our group tried to stay ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-25T00:58:30Z)

Flyers trade away stars for Bryzgalov

The Flyers moved over $100 million in salary in Thursday's deals that sent Richards to the Los Angeles Kings and Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets . Richards and Carter still had plenty of years remaining on monster contracts — Richards has nine ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-24T03:37:10Z)

Nugent-Hopkins heads to Edmonton with top NHL pick

The Philadelphia Flyers, using the eighth pick they obtained in one of Thursday's stunning trades, the one that sent leading scorer Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets, took center Sean Couturier of the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL. (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-25T15:31:49Z)

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 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Giroux, van Riemsdyk ready to fill void left by blockbuster trade

Jeff Carter and Mike Richards ran out of time to bring the Stanley Cup back to Philadelphia for the first time since 1975. Linked in the orange and black from 2003 when they were drafted together, Richards and Carter were shown the door together in a pair ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-25T19:13:43Z)

Asian Airline Orders Dominate Paris Air Show

The Asian A320 deals helped Toulouse, France-based Airbus announce more than 16 times as many firm orders as Boeing Co. at the show and contributed to the A320neo becoming the fastest selling new airliner in history. Chicago-based Boeing Co. has yet to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-24T12:41:12Z)

Cameron's Cursing Teacher Swipes Cash From Kids; Talking Cars: Rick Warner

I was expecting a classroom version of "Bad Santa," an uproarious sendup starring Billy Bob Thornton as a soused, foul- mouthed Saint Nick. "Bad Teacher" is just as crude, though not nearly as clever. James Bond meets Dale Earnhardt and Mario Andre ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T03:57:28Z)

Clarke: Flyers different, but better after big moves

"(Carter and Richards) are terrific players and they were important to our organization, but it was time for a change." Still, Clarke knows pulling the trigger on the deals had to be a difficult one. Richards had been the team's captain the last three ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T16:43:24Z)

Boeing puts on a brave face as Airbus soars

In contrast, by Friday Boeing had announced deals for just 68 of the 737, bringing its total to 111 jets, worth $17.1bn. The success of the Neo – it has now secured more than 1,000 orders since its launch last year – has piled further pressure on ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-24T22:06:42Z)

Airbus trounces Boeing with another record order

Airlines often negotiate discounts on large deals. The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show, where Airbus has cashed in on airlines' desire to reduce sky-high fuel costs and cut their carbon dioxide emissions. Airbus says the A320neo is 15 percent ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-23T11:59:26Z)

Wal-Mart renovates valley store as part of national makeover

They fill the gap between discount grocery stores and supercenters, offering a full line of groceries, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty aids and a limited selection of general merchandise. A photo department was eliminated from the Lamb store several ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2011-06-25T19:06:34Z)

FILM REVIEW: 'Bad Teacher' is pretty good

With legs more suitable for a dance pole than a seventh-grade classroom, Diaz is the ultimate hot-for-teacher fantasy. But it's utterly implausible that she'd be allowed to don barely there miniskirts, spiked heels and lipstick in the shade of hooker-red. (Source: Abington Mariner 2011-06-25T16:21:55Z)

BAZI® Closes $500,000 Private Placement

Sales of shares will be made in specified amounts and at prices that are based upon the market prices of the Company's common stock immediately preceding the sales to LPC, without any fixed discount. A more detailed description of the agreement with LPC is ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-25T18:30:46Z)

NHL Draft Starts with Big Moves from Oilers, Wild, Jets

In addition, several teams made significant deals to go along with their first round picks ... A day earlier, the Flyers traded stars Mike Richards and Jeff Carter to make room for goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Philadelphia also acquired the No. (Source: Associated Content 2011-06-25T17:26:21Z)

Tim Rutten: Whitey Bulger and the lure of those on the lam

It isn't the individual and actual fugitives who are admired but the vicarious and exhilarating fantasy — however momentary — of a life lived beyond the reach of authority. It's fascinating, moreover, to see how this undercurrent of sympathy persists ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-25T18:45:05Z)

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