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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2011, 2:44 am

Ride honors slain officer

"I'm overwhelmed by all of the people," Kristie Kilcullen said. "It's such a beautiful day for this." Kilcullen was a Eugene native and 12-year veteran officer, who was liked even by those who got tickets from him, people said at his funeral. He was killed ... (Source: Corvallis Gazette-Times 2011-06-26T08:06:49Z)

Three destinations in the South American country prove to be fun and educational

I discovered that tourism is the country's main source of revenue. In the beginning, it was coffee, then bananas, now it is people from all over the world coming here to this beautiful land of diverse regions. We started planning in September 2010 for our ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-26T09:39:52Z)

Business, free speech cases top Supreme Court term

In one, video game makers are leading a challenge to a California law that bars the sale or rental of violent video games to children. The case was argued nearly eight months ago, when it appeared a majority of the court was inclined to strike down the law. (Source: Jefferson City News Tribune Online 2011-06-26T07:59:39Z)

Captured mobster appears in Boston court

A lot of law students turned up to watch because the case "deals with alleged corruption by the FBI and alleged violence of the most savage nature and it's something people believe has had a profound impact on Boston. It's Boston's story," Sashin added. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-26T09:11:14Z)

In an Early 2-0 Hole, Mexico Storms Back to Win the Gold Cup

But its attackers kept finding open space to the outside, and Hernandez made a beautiful pass to Pablo Barrera, who slipped behind Cherundolo's replacement, Jonathan Bornstein, to get Mexico on the board in the 28th minute. Eight minutes later ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-26T08:56:55Z)

Google Extends Ad Targeting Based on Browsing History. Good or Bad?

Our beta advertisers have used interest categories to successfully meet all kinds of goals, from an advertiser increasing brand lift by 40% to a shoe retailer driving 400% more conversions at a lower advertising cost per sale. Google claims that the ... (Source: WebProNews 2011-06-26T08:49:46Z)

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac hold summer clearance sales

If so, check out the summer sale terms available from two of the largest and most ... Do not assume that the listing prices are deep-discount giveaways. Be diligent in comparing prices and values before bidding and negotiating — just as you would with ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-26T08:56:55Z)

3 Reasons Why Google Should Buy Hulu

It nailed the technology. It nabbed great hardware partners. It forgot to strike the necessary licensing deals with studios to make sure that folks could stream network content. The end result is that Google TV televisions and set-top boxes have gone ... (Source: Motley Fool 2011-06-23T14:08:17Z)

Peter Falk, TV's 'Columbo'; excelled in stage, film roles

In addition, Mr. Falk was the wry grandfather in Rob Reiner's comic fairy tale "The Princess Bride'' (1987) and a fictitious version of himself in German director Wim Wenders' fantasy drama "Wings of Desire'' (1987), which capitalized on Mr ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-26T08:21:08Z)

Last coal breaker could be sold for scrap

Now, just one remains, the Huber Breaker, and its outlook for survival isn't good. Its owner is bankrupt, and any sale of the property would require repayment of more than $10 million in liens, making it less desirable to potential buyers. Ray Clarke ... (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2011-06-26T07:59:39Z)

Glitzy guests at IIFA awards in Toronto feel "the Indian summer's warmth"

Roshan's co-star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often cited as the most beautiful woman in the world and recipient of IIFA's female star of the decade award in 2009, was nominated for best female actress in a lead role. But she lost to Anushka Sharma in Band ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-26T09:18:24Z)

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)

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