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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2011, 8:44 pm

Actress Feels Love Coming From Shen Yun Performers

"It was an inspiring good feeling I had," said Mrs. Szuskziewicz, "The show is extremely beautiful." She felt good feelings and intentions coming from the performers, especially at the end of the performance when all the artists come on stage and ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-27T02:50:40Z)

Positions Harden As Obama Intervenes In Deficit Talks

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Congressional leaders hardened their positions on a possible deficit reduction deal the day before President Barack Obama is to intervene in the negotiations. Talks led by Vice President Joe Biden concluded last week without an ... (Source: News4Jax.com 2011-06-27T02:07:43Z)

Canadians ignore warnings, set to board flotilla bound for Gaza Strip

Canadians who break the laws of another country are subject to the judicial system of that country. DFAIT can neither offer protection from the consequences of such actions nor override the decisions of local authorities." U.S. Secretary of State Hillary ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-27T02:22:02Z)

Debt Deal Has to Reduce Tax Subsidies: Pelosi

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said any deal to cut the U.S. budget deficit and boost the federal debt ceiling has to include reductions in "tax subsidies" for companies. Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-27T02:36:21Z)

As water ebbs in Minot, thoughts of recovery

a year ago. FEMA and the federal Small Business Administration will offer loan and grant programs, too. The Bank of North Dakota, the nation's only state-owned bank, already offers low-interest loans up to $500,000 to business people, farmers and ranchers ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2011-06-27T02:50:40Z)

Nokia Needs to Fix Its Smartphone Strategy

We mentioned this our note Nokia's Take on the Microsoft Deal . (Chart created by using Trefis' app ) Nokia also commented that it is making a conscious effort to support Symbian sales during the transition to Windows Phone platform. (see Sustained ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-26T15:30:38Z)

Michele Bachmann: 2012 Bid Not 'Personal' Against Obama

She later added, "It is scare tactics." Instead, she said the U.S. could avoid a default by paying only the interest on U.S. obligations while lawmakers work on a deal to cut spending dramatically as part of a new debt ceiling. Such an approach has been ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-27T02:22:02Z)

Republicans walk out of budget talks over taxes

Vice President Joe Biden and a handful of lawmakers had hoped to reach a budget-cutting deal that would allow Congress to sign off on continued borrowing, but Republicans quit unexpectedly after saying the group had reached an impasse over tax increases ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-23T21:24:56Z)

Nokia's Windows Phone Efforts Bode Well for Both Companies

Nokia's ( NOK) Stephen Elop took time at a pre N9-release event to position the device as a "proof of concept" launch showing the company's willingness to change and offer new products while continuing to execute around its industrial design expertise ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-27T01:53:24Z)

Flood waters stop rising in Minot, N.D.

a year ago. FEMA and the federal Small Business Administration will offer loan and grant programs, too. The Bank of North Dakota, the nation's only state-owned bank, already offers low-interest loans up to $500,000 to business people, farmers and ranchers ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-27T03:26:27Z)

Vandy's 'greatest' season ends in loss to Florida

Tommy Toledo faced five batters, getting pulled after Connor Harrell's two-out single made it 4-2. Nick Maronde walked the bases full, then walked Kemp to make it a one-run game. Greg Larson came on and got Anthony Gomez to fly out to right to end the inning. (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2011-06-24T23:46:55Z)

Why does the war go on?

Obama acknowledged that this can only be achieved through a political settlement. But only Afghans can make — and keep — such a deal. In essence, we are using military means to pursue political ends that lie beyond our reach. Obama should realize that ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-27T03:12:08Z)

Qaddafi's future not up for debate:Libyan government

But the government spokesman said in the statement that talk of a deal was premature. "It is not possible for a new stage to begin before NATO stops its aggression against Libya. As for the armed groups, they have no force on the ground, nor popular ... (Source: Arab News 2011-06-27T02:57:49Z)

Gaddafi revives offer of vote to end Libya conflict

The Libyan government on Sunday renewed its offer to hold a vote on whether Muammar Gaddafi should ... Instead, they say, the Libyan leader is holding out the possibility of a deal to try to widen cracks that have been emerging in the alliance against ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-26T17:39:29Z)

Florida-South Carolina rivalry about to heat up again

"We really haven't been an imposing team," Tanner said. "And not to discount my guys or anything like that, we're not a team that can throw a crooked number on you. We have to pitch and play defense and stay in the game and win one late. (Source: GoVolsXtra 2011-06-27T02:14:52Z)

Cards' June swoon could be result of setbacks piling up

Helpful utility man Nick Punto will probably be in Baltimore, too. Valuable bench bat Allen Craig should be ready to roll after the All-Star break. This is a crucial stage of the Cardinals' season. They'll play 13 games until pausing between July 11-14 for ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-27T02:57:49Z)

Bachmann Spins Like a Top on Fox News Sunday

The bulk of the money — $24,041 — came in the form of grants from the state Department of Human Services to train staff how to deal with clients suffering from chemical dependency and mental illness. That program was financed in part by the federal government. (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-27T03:40:46Z)

Declaration of war conflict needs 2011 update

The Libya adventure is too much of a mess to expect mutual agreement on this kind of constitutional compromise now. Nor is Obama, having bollixed the war powers issue in every possible way, the man to -negotiate this deal. (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-27T02:22:02Z)

Bachmann: "Everything I needed to know, I learned in Iowa"

"That would put fear in the heart of any Iowan." Bachmann said the Ames Straw Poll is "a big deal" and told the crowd that "you will be the ones who will determine who will lead this great nation in the future." Several veterans in the crowd said ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-27T02:43:30Z)

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