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Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 6:52 pm

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)

Much ado about Islamic banking

He said that while Nigeria is excited to join other countries in Islamic financing, it may not offer an automatic solution unless the regulator steps up its regulatory prowess. He alluded to capacity as a constraint in Nigeria, adding that, "Islamic ... (Source: NEXT 2011-06-26T00:14:22Z)

New York governor signs gay marriage into law

Some states like California offer same-sex civil unions, but not marriage rights. That means the parties have some legal rights like married couples but not all. The American Civil Liberties Union applauded what it called "a victory for families and a ... (Source: Global Nation 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact

"We've won every free, fair vote of the people," Brown said Saturday. "Backroom deals in Albany are not an indication of what people in this country think about marriage." Efforts may surface in some states to repeal the existing marriage bans, but the ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-26T00:14:22Z)

Bobcats are on a better path

If I owned a business, I'd hire primarily family and friends, too. Cho is not an FOM, and he'll offer a strong voice and a fresh perspective. Very young teams tend to be very bad teams, and next season Jordan probably could use all the FOMs he can get. (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2011-06-26T01:04:28Z)

Lady Gaga, on charity trip, urges visits to Japan

Lady Gaga has been active in fundraising for victims of the March 11 disasters, contributing a song to a charity album and a message for a fund-raising T-shirt that goes on sale later this week. "I would like to use my position here today and all week long ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-23T16:17:08Z)

Flyers pull off surprising trade of Richards, Carter

With the deals, the Flyers moved $100 million in salaries. Richards has nine years left on a 12-year extension he signed in 2007, while Carter inked an 11-year, $58 million deal last November. The team will save $7.57 million next season in salary cap space. (Source: Metro International 2011-06-25T23:31:25Z)

Flyers set to move on after deals

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In 30 minutes, the Philadelphia Flyers changed the face of the franchise — just not the course of it. Two separate trades resulted in the departure of leading goal scorer Jeff Carter and team captain Mike Richards. Fans were stunned ... (Source: Daily Local News 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Neighbors Lend a Hand to Flood-Ravaged North Dakota Town

Patrica Eide of Tioga, about 85 miles west, posted an offer to loan her 30-foot camper to a displaced family. It quickly drew a taker: a man with a wife and three children who were living in their van since being evacuated. "We could probably rent that ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Marlins' buildup to stadium lacks wins

But so many players have so many question marks that Edwin Rodriguez gave up as manager and Jack McKeon returned to offer some tough-love order. Rodriguez, of course, became manager when Fredi Gonzalez was run off. Another bad decision. It ties up ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Steve Soboroff resigns as Dodgers vice chairman

If McCourt fails to meet payroll, Selig could seize the team and put it up for sale. Robert Sacks, an attorney for McCourt, last week threatened litigation against Selig and did not rule out the Dodgers filing for bankruptcy. Sacks also said McCourt would ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-26T01:33:06Z)

Iowa firm helps keep credit files accurate

Banks are beginning to offer credit checks. M&T Bank, which has branches primarily on the East Coast, is offering its online banking customers their scores for $2.99 a month. Like most companies that sell credit reports or credit monitoring services ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-26T01:25:57Z)

Profiting from Japan's Long, Hot Summer

Aeon will also offer credit worth 200 yen to customers of its Jusco supermarkets who bring in power bills showing they've reduced use of electricity by at least 15 percent during July. "It's hard to imagine we can resolve this power supply problem anytime ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-23T21:53:34Z)

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: The Ledger 2011-06-26T00:35:50Z)

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