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Deals of the Hour / June 5, 2011, 6:42 pm

Water shortages possible in 12 Oklahoma watersheds

A basin west of Ardmore that includes large portions of Love and Carter counties. •A basin that extends from Duncan to Waurika. •A basin west of Woodward. •A 20-mile wide basin that straddles the North Canadian River and stretches from El Reno to ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2011-06-06T01:06:43Z)

78 percent of distressed listings: $500,000 or less

3 percent of distressed listings — 114 homes — are for sale at more than $1 million vs. 18 percent of all current Orange County listings run for $1 million-plus. •78 percent of distressed listings — 2,967 homes — are for sale at $500,000 or less vs. (Source: Orange County Register 2011-06-06T00:16:37Z)

Deal: Back To The Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy Blu-ray

The DVD version, which also contains digital copies, is also on sale for $29.49 (that's 41% off the list price of $49.98), though if you own a Blu-ray player, it's obviously better to get the Blu-ray set, which is cheaper right now. Note, there's no ... (Source: Geeksofdoom.com 2011-06-06T00:16:37Z)

Subscribers give MNP a cold reception

Atul Bindal, president for mobile services in Bharti Airtel , the country's biggest operator, says the bulk of the MNP action is happening at the point of sale. Many people who move are value seekers and not those who bring in high revenues. Small ... (Source: Times of India 2011-06-06T00:52:24Z)

Tennis: Nadal beats Federer again in French Open final

1 ranking. "It's one of my most beautiful dreams." The top-ranked Nadal improved his record at Roland Garros to 45-1, and to 17-8 against Federer. In Grand Slam finals, Nadal is 6-2 against his main rival. "As it often happens, he is the best on clay ... (Source: Desert Sun 2011-06-06T00:52:24Z)

With Pitching and Power, Yankees Pass a Road Test

The score was 2-2, but the Angels would have taken the lead if not for a beautiful inning-ending defensive play by Cano, who barehanded a soft infield chopper by Hunter, then fired across his body to throw him out. "Incredible," Girardi said. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-06T00:52:24Z)

Papandreou Faces Backlash as Last EU Bailout Premier

Sixteen of his Pasok colleagues have sent him a letter requesting a full discussion of the measures. The sale of stakes in companies, including Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA and Public Power Corp SA, has prompted unions to call for a general ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-06T00:45:15Z)

JB HiFi Has A Two For $30 Blu-Ray Sale On Again

If you're looking at boosting your Blu-ray collection, JB Hifi has another 2 for $30 sale on at the moment. The best partis the fact it includes some collections ( Magnificent Seven , anyone?) and the first three seasons of Heroes . There's a pretty ... (Source: Gizmodo Australia 2011-06-05T23:33:40Z)

Nadal secures 6th French Open title

It's one of my most beautiful dreams," said Nadal, "Congratulations to Rafa for having won the tournament once again. He played a super match," said the Swiss. Federer, 29, had begun in the same flowing form that ended Djokovic's 43-match unbeaten run in ... (Source: The Statesman Online 2011-06-05T23:47:59Z)

Will spring be late? Don't bet on it!

Thomas calculates a "market time" benchmark tracking how many months it theoretically takes to sell the entire inventory in the local MLS for-sale listings at the current pace of pending deals being made. That doesn't look much better: As of last reading ... (Source: Orange County Register 2011-06-06T00:23:46Z)

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavericks, form unlikely bond in Dallas

If I see something I don't like with Dirk, I say, 'Hey big fellow, we need you to get that rebound.' " It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and now they're the two-headed core of the Mavericks, yin and yang trying to gun down the Heat. (Source: USA Today 2011-06-05T23:33:40Z)

Nadal beats Federer again in French Open final

1 ranking. "It's one of my most beautiful dreams." Nadal improved his record at Roland Garros to 45-1, and to 17-8 against Federer. In Grand Slam finals, Nadal is 6-2 against his main rival. "As it often happens, he is the best on clay," Federer said. (Source: CBS Sports 2011-06-06T00:30:56Z)

Greece sells historic ports

With the sale of the Greek assets and completion of a month-long inspection by an international team on Greek finances, EU and IMF authorities said the second tranche of the bailout money would likely be released in July Even Jean-Claude Juncker ... (Source: All Headline News 2011-06-06T01:28:12Z)

True colours? Is Blue Labour the way forward for the left?

And third: decommodification. That means stopping things that were not produced for sale being sold. That comes from [Hungarian political theorist Karl] Polanyi." But doesn't all this sound like that other recent fad, Red Toryism? Blue Labour is in one ... (Source: The Independent 2011-06-06T00:23:46Z)

Guest opinion: Formula helps make pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly communities

Lee County's "Bikeways" will become as well known as its "Blueways," attracting more visitors here to pedal and paddle in our beautiful outdoors. (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2011-06-06T00:59:34Z)

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