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Deals of the Hour / June 3, 2011, 4:43 am

Japan's premier survives no-confidence vote, but will step down

"From tomorrow on," independent political analyst Minoru Morita said, "Kan will face difficulties." Whoever becomes Japan's next prime minister must deal with a growing set of problems: a soaring debt, an economy in perma-deflation, and a northeastern ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2011-06-03T03:47:46Z)

Carla Bailo takes R&D reins of Nissan in North, Latin America

During her stint in Japan, Bailo helped broker deals with other automakers, said Andy Palmer, Yokohama-based executive vice president of product planning at Nissan. "Carla is not only a very talented engineer, but also a very shrewd businesswoman," he said. (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-03T11:04:25Z)

Sammy Ofer

The Ofer brothers did not comment publicly on the U.S. charge. A spokesman said the $8.5 million deal, small for the massive conglomerate, was conducted unwittingly with an Iranian shell company. Nonetheless, the company said it was embarrassed. (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2011-06-03T11:33:03Z)

Chevron refinery blast kills 4 in UK

U.S. refiner Valero Energy Corp agreed in March to buy the refinery and other assets in a $730 million deal expected to close in the third quarter. bdnews24.com/cr/1024h. WARNING: Any unauthorised use or reproduction of bdnews24.com content for commercial ... (Source: Bangladesh News 24 hours 2011-06-03T11:18:44Z)

J. Lo Sex Tape: Will it Actually Sell?

Sounds INSANE. But here's why it's far, far from a done deal ... Noa and his producing partner Claudia Vazquez say they are in no rush to make a decision, which likely means they haven't gotten an offer. Think about it. You're Ojani Noa . This is your one ... (Source: The Hollywood Gossip 2011-06-03T11:33:03Z)

Lynx-Sparks Preview

Shortly after being selected by Minnesota, Moore became the first female basketball player to sign an endorsement deal with the Jordan Brand, a division of Nike Inc. "Every year the first pick has a chance to make a difference," Lynx vice president Roger ... (Source: ESPN 2011-06-03T11:18:44Z)

Chevron's Pembroke Refinery 'Fully Operational' After Fire

Deals were done yesterday from $1,020 to $1,068. Lindsey Fire Yesterday's explosion follows a fire in a crude distillation unit at Total SA's 221,000 barrel-a-day Lindsey refinery in northeast England in June last year that killed one worker. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-03T11:11:34Z)

UPDATE 2-Prada points to rising profits ahead of HK IPO

The price range for the offering is expected to be finalised before the roadshow starts on Monday, sources close to the deal told Reuters on Friday. <^^^^^ Prada, also known for its colourful Miu Miu ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-03T11:11:34Z)

Israeli billionaire at heart of Iran trade scandal dies

Sammy Ofer, the Israeli billionaire at the heart of a fierce controversy over his alleged business deals with Iran , was found dead in his Tel Aviv home on Friday. Together with his brother Yuli, Ofer controlled one of the largest and most powerful ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-03T11:11:34Z)

Obama on Middle East: Right Goals, Wrong Strategy

By thus pre-empting the prime minister, he forced him to become more defensive of Israel's bargaining positions and less willing to offer specific, generous concessions. The result was a powerful speech in defense of Israel by Netanyahu, an ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2011-06-03T11:25:53Z)

Japan ruling party resumes bickering over when PM to quit

Kan survived the no-confidence motion on Thursday after a last-minute offer to resign persuaded party critics not ... Disaster Management Minister Ryu Matsumoto told reporters it was clear the deal was for Kan to step down soon. "I think it's the end ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-03T11:18:44Z)

Golf Channel risk reaps big reward

A variety of programming, such as instructional and reality shows, defines the Golf Channel, but its evolution into widespread acceptance took a major step in 2007 when it signed a 15-year deal to broadcast PGA Tour events. "That was a watershed moment ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2011-06-03T11:18:44Z)

Return of the Giant Carnivorous Hermaphrodite Snails

[Read: Why the Full Moon Makes Scorpions Glow in the Dark ] Like some other land and freshwater snail species, powelliphanta snails are hermaphrodites . This means that any adult can mate with any other adult because both female and male sexual organs are ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-03T11:11:34Z)

Pistons president Joe Dumars ready to get back in saddle

"What I didn't do was come out and call press conferences. My job is not really to call press conferences. It's to deal with the issues behind the scenes. That's what my job was." But really, it became an impossible job this winter, with the obvious fixes ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-03T11:04:25Z)

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