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Deals of the Hour / June 27, 2011, 6:44 pm

Human Errors, Idiocy Fuel Hacking

It's part of a $1 trillion problem, based on the estimated cost of all forms of online theft, according to McAfee Inc., the Santa Clara, California-based computer security company. Rule No. 1 Hundreds of incidents likely go unreported, said Rasch ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-28T01:02:06Z)

Whitey Bulger on Life as a Fugitive: 'I Was Armed to the Teeth'

Bulger spilled that staggering detail -- along with the news that he stashed money with people he trusted -- while traveling from California to Boston's Logan Airport after his capture at a Santa Monica rent-controlled apartment where he had spent the last ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-28T00:54:57Z)

Steep budget cuts now could harm economy

Congress needed no reminding of the need to reduce spending, but the report added fuel to the obsession of those who insist on massive and immediate budget cuts as part of any deal on raising the federal debt limit. They should read the CBO report a little ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-28T01:16:25Z)

Amtrak-truck crash kills 2, injures 20 in Nevada

"It crashed before we got on it," said Amtrak passenger Nick Pfaff. Pfaff and his family had tickets to board the ill-fated train in Reno. "We were thinking if we had got on a little earlier, it would have been us. So we're thankful to be OK," said Pfaff. (Source: KABC 2011-06-25T07:32:12Z)

Microsoft and General Dynamics Itronix Ink Android Deal

This time, Microsoft struck a deal with General Dynamics Itronix , a Sunrise, Fla.-based maker of ruggedized computers for the military, public service, professional and industrial market sectors. Under the agreement announced today, General Dynamics ... (Source: Redmondmag.com 2011-06-28T01:02:06Z)

Investigators piece together Nevada Amtrak crash

(AP) RENO, Nev. (AP) — Workers wearing hazmat suits dug through burnt-out rail cars and twisted metal Monday at the scene of a horrific collision between a tractor-trailer and an Amtrak train as new details surfaced about the spotty driving record of the ... (Source: CBS News 2011-06-28T01:02:06Z)

Google says probing search companies market practices

The shares were trading at $474.38 on Friday afternoon. Google has weathered antitrust challenges. It walked away from a search deal with Yahoo! Inc in 2008 when the U.S. Justice Department signaled that it was prepared to contest it. "Typically less than ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-24T17:34:41Z)

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number ... is charged in connection with 19 murders. He was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, where he had lived for 15 of the last 16 years, according to his landlord. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

Memo: Bulger came back to Boston as armed fugitive

Bulger, 81, the former leader of the Winter Hill Gang who is charged in connection with 19 murders, was arrested in Santa Monica, Calif., last week, after spending years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Bulger, who was also a top-echelon FBI informant ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-28T01:16:25Z)

Adam Mazer Inks Deal to Pen HBO's 'Big Girls' Pilot

The "You Don't Know Jack" writer will base script on Susanna Moore's 2007 book; Joel Schumacher attached to direct pilot. Adam Mazer is back in business with HBO. The Emmy-winning screenwriter is set to pen a pilot based on the 2007 book, The Big Girls ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-28T01:16:25Z)

Cell phone of driver in Amtrak crash found

Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. Workers wearing hazmat suits dug through burnt-out rail cars and twisted metal Monday at the scene of a horrific collision between a tractor-trailer and an Amtrak train as new details ... (Source: Salon 2011-06-28T01:30:44Z)

Elderly Woman, 95, Has To Remove Diaper For Airport Pat-Down

TSA officials said the agency's inspectors did nothing wrong and followed proper procedure. Spokesman Nick Kimball also said the officers did not force Reppert to remove the diaper. "While every person and item must be screened before entering the secure ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2011-06-28T01:30:44Z)

Google Battles Age, Rivals, and Accusations

Microsoft acquired the Yahoo! Search engine In April 2009 when it struck a deal with Yahoo! To power its engine with Bing, a process that was hotly contested by Google, but ultimately and instantly made Microsoft the second largest proprietor of search ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-28T00:54:57Z)

Human errors fuel hacking as test shows nothing prevents idiocy

It's part of a $1 trillion problem, based on the estimated cost of all forms of online theft, according to McAfee Inc., the Santa Clara, Calif.-based computer security company. Hundreds of incidents likely go unreported, said Rasch, who previously headed ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-28T01:23:35Z)

No rest for Florida catcher Zunino

"Just as my right thumb was feeling better, I hurt my left thumb," he said. "I played with no problem last year but being healthy has helped a great deal this year. "The team has been bonding well, it's more comfortable in the second year in the College World Series. (Source: News-Press 2011-06-28T00:47:47Z)

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 2011-06-24T23:39:46Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

But soon after Bulger was lured out of a Santa Monica apartment on Wednesday and arrested at long last, it became clear that the reputed mobster was an old and ailing man living a quiet life. The end did not come in a hail of gunfire, as he'd once ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

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