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Deals of the Hour / June 5, 2011, 12:43 am

Get the most yardage out of your yard sale

Have a power strip and batteries at the ready to show people that electrical items work. Remember to offer your shopping bags: Plastic, paper, even old tote bags you never use, Ricci says. And think competitively. Set your event at a time and on a day when ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-05T06:58:40Z)

Bin Laden's death boosts Navy SEAL museum in Fla.

As SEALs, Howard said, "You're OK operating in the dark, figuratively and literally. I think most guys are uncomfortable with the frenzy lately." Still, Howard recognizes that for good or for bad, the bin Laden raid is bringing more attention to the museum. (Source: North County Times 2011-06-05T06:51:30Z)

Top SUNY official resigns amid scrutiny

Some foundation board members say they receive little information and management likes "keeping us in the dark." The report said there were concerns among SUNY officials about O'Connor's leadership. (Source: LoHud.com 2011-06-05T06:22:52Z)

Personal Finance: Payday loans are a high-cost crutch

Small-dollar' loans Some banks or credit unions offer short-term loans that are tied to a mandatory savings account. For instance, Golden 1's "LifeLine Advance" gives out loans up to $300, but puts 15 percent of the amount directly into a new savings account. (Source: Sacramento Bee 2011-06-05T06:58:40Z)

L. Eagleburger, ex-secretary of state, veteran envoy, dies

Kissinger, as President Jimmy Carter's ambassador to Yugoslavia, and as an assistant secretary of state and then undersecretary of state in the first Reagan administration. In subsequent years, he was available to offer advice, along with other former ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-06-05T06:58:40Z)

Lawrence Eagleburger dies; served several administrations

Kissinger, as President Jimmy Carter's ambassador to Yugoslavia, and as an assistant secretary of state and then undersecretary of state in the first Reagan administration. In subsequent years, he was available to offer advice, along with other former ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-04T19:02:50Z)

Pressure mounts on Japan PM to quit amid coalition talk

Okada urged the opposition to join talks on drafting the reconstruction budget, but Ishihara said doing deals with a lame-duck leader made ... but Tanigaki rejected the offer as "too sudden." (Source: Daily Press 2011-06-05T07:27:18Z)

Bin Laden's death heightens interest in Navy SEAL museum

As SEALs, Howard said, "You're OK operating in the dark, figuratively and literally. I think most guys are uncomfortable with the frenzy lately." Still, Howard recognizes for good or for bad, the bin Laden raid is bringing more attention to the museum. (Source: Sacramento Bee 2011-06-05T06:58:40Z)

Boston goalie good fit for Flyers

The Flyers showed interest in him, but when the Bruins demanded Jeff Carter in return, general manager Paul Holmgren smartly refused and went with Michael Leighton and Brian Boucher. We all know how that turned out. But what about now? While Thomas' stock ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-05T06:58:40Z)

In Costa Mesa, are extremists playing politics with people's lives?

She's bristled in the past at what she considered excessive pay and benefits, but she thinks city officials could have negotiated better deals without threatening the mass layoff, and she can't believe they didn't first get bids on the cost of privatizing. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-05T06:51:30Z)

Debt-ceiling hike must come with spending cuts

These are bridges much too far for these negotiations. Which is why House Speaker John Boehner's offer of a dollar-for-dollar deal — raise the debt ceiling to match corresponding spending cuts — is a thing of beauty. It is eminently logical and easy to understand. (Source: Staunton News Leader 2011-06-05T06:37:11Z)

Blackmail acceptable to curb federal spending

These are bridges much too far for these negotiations. Which is why House Speaker John Boehner's offer of a dollar-for-dollar deal — raise the debt ceiling to match corresponding spending cuts — is a thing of beauty. It is eminently logical and easy to understand. (Source: LJWORLD 2011-06-04T20:14:25Z)

New round of grants seeks learning ideas

to create a college-going culture by using technology to bring more college-prep curriculum to the districts, and helping some schools partner with community colleges to offer dual-credit classes. Extra points will also be given to applications that focus ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2011-06-05T06:58:40Z)

Former secretary of state dies at 80

Kissinger, as President Jimmy Carter's ambassador to Yugoslavia, and as an assistant secretary of state and then undersecretary of state in the first Reagan administration. In subsequent years, he was available to offer advice, along with other former ... (Source: Olympian 2011-06-05T06:51:30Z)

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