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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2011, 12:42 am

Michael Jackson's Money: How Much He's Made After Death

In March 2010, the estate struck a deal with Sony Music Entertainment to release 10 albums of the singer's music through 2017, guaranteeing them anywhere between $200 million and $250 million. (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-26T06:40:55Z)

Brits Spending Increases for the Summer

Doug Scott, the Managing Directory of DiscountVouchers.co.uk the UK's leading discount website, commented on the survey, "Although the economic climate still hasn't got much better, Brits are still willing to spend up to GBP500 on preparing themselves for ... (Source: 24-7PressRelease.com 2011-06-26T06:55:14Z)

'Whitey' Bulger arrest a relief for Barrington woman: Mobster allegedly placed a hit on her uncle, executed in Okla. in 1981

"He had a car phone and he was doing some business deal," Houst said. "He had bought some company so it would fail so he wouldn't owe as much in taxes, but it had turned around and he was going to owe more in taxes than my parents made." After his father ... (Source: Fosters Daily Democrat 2011-06-26T07:09:33Z)

NICHOLS: Rain brings some drought relief, but storms still brewing in Legislature

Amazon looking for a deal from the state. Online retailer Amazon tried this week to negotiate a deal with Texas officials for a break in sales tax in exchange for generating jobs in Texas. The company promised to invest more than $300 million and create at ... (Source: Lufkin Daily News 2011-06-26T06:40:55Z)

Debate Over Michael Jackson's Death Clouds Legacy

Investor Reginald Garcia said this spring that he will use cash from the sale of 130 unpublished photos he had taken of a then-19-year-old Jackson to fund testing of a motor that he claims generates more electricity than it uses. And this weekend ... (Source: KCRA.com 2011-06-26T06:33:45Z)

Guest opinion: Localization is not municipalization

And we would still need to pursue the opportunities and initiatives outlined in the localization strategy. Nor is Xcel`s recent offer of renewable energy credits (RECs) as a quid pro quo for renewal of the franchise agreement very innovative or imaginative. (Source: Daily Camera 2011-06-26T06:55:14Z)

MU offers resource for nursing homes

Some administrators might need help getting ready for evaluations or filling out forms, for instance, while others might need advice on how to deal with high turnover or adopting new policies, she said. Walker will be based out of his home and will provide ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2011-06-26T06:55:14Z)

Nationals hire Davey Johnson as manager

General manager Mike Rizzo said Saturday that Johnson has agreed to a deal, but there are a few technical items to figure out before the team can make an official announcement today. "It's language and dotting the I's and crossing the T's kind of ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2011-06-26T07:09:33Z)

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

But Bulger's capture could be only the beginning of a new scandal for the Boston FBI and others. If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number of local, state and federal law enforcement officials, according to ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

US STOCKS-Futures near flat ahead of data; Italian banks eyed

Futures had been higher earlier in the morning as appetite for riskier assets improved after Greece clinched a deal with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund on extra tax rises and spending cuts to plug a 3.8 billion euros funding gap. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-24T12:26:53Z)

Captured mobster Whitey Bulger to appear in Boston courtroom today

But his capture could become a new chapter in an old scandal for the Boston FBI and others. If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number of local, state and federal law enforcement officials, according to ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2011-06-24T16:08:47Z)

Big 12 has plenty of defensive minds

7. Willie Martinez, Oklahoma secondary: The former Georgia defensive coordinator found new life on Stoops' OU staff, rebuilding a secondary that included All-American safety Quinton Carter, nickelback Tony Jefferson, the Big 12 defensive freshman of the ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2011-06-26T06:55:14Z)

Greek seeks support again, this time for austerity

In a statement, Venizelos acknowledged the austerity plan was harsh and imperfect and relied too heavily on tax increases but he said it would give the government time to negotiate a new deal with the EU which could include extra stimulus measures. (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-26T06:48:04Z)

Bachmann's had her share of government aid

"I don't think it's a deal-breaker, but I think it's something she's going to have to be willing to confront head-on." For now, Bachmann is declining to answer questions on the topic. Her congressional and campaign staff did not respond to numerous ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-26T07:16:42Z)

Nationals set to hire Johnson as manager

Johnson and the Nationals were still finalizing the deal Saturday afternoon, Rizzo said on Fox. He said Johnson had agreed to an arrangement that has him managing through the end of this season, at which point the Nationals will conduct a managerial search. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2011-06-26T06:55:14Z)

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