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Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2011, 2:42 pm

UPDATE 3-Credit Agricole backs Greek debt extension

Although Credit Agricole shares are among the top performers of Europe's banks in the year to date, the stock trades at a book-value discount to rivals on fears it lacks capital strength. An extension of debt maturities would be considered by experts and ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-08T20:16:50Z)

A Gay Man's Perspective on Anthony Weiner

And sometimes, that dance stops making sense, entering a fantasy world in which we find ourselves eschewing expectations and indulging fancies that others might consider inappropriate. The online world makes such indiscretions easier to commit, and that ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-08T07:16:35Z)

Suit: Polaroid sold LCD TVs that caught fire

The lawsuit lists dozens of complaints posted to consumer websites, and pins the problem on a defective design that exposes circuitry to excessive heat and voltage, leading to dark screens, smoke or fire. The suit also cites a report by Northbrook ... (Source: The Business Journal 2011-06-08T20:16:50Z)

Asian Stocks Decline as Bernanke Fuels Global-Growth Concerns

With assistance from Norie Kuboyama and Toshiro Hasegawa in Tokyo. Editors: Nick Gentle, John McCluskey. To contact the reporters on this story: Jonathan Burgos in Singapore at jburgos4@bloomberg.net; Shani Raja in Sydney at sraja4@bloomberg.net. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-08T06:47:57Z)

Tell y'all tales for me: Weiner

The two spent Monday night in a Manhattan hotel after dinner with her family. Asked how he was holding up, the 46-year-old pol, dressed in a dark navy suit, replied, "OK, good. Nothing new today." * House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered an ethics probe ... (Source: New York Post 2011-06-08T06:33:38Z)

The Hunt For Dark Matter In The Universe

KICP's Juan Collar leads a team that detected a seasonal signal variation compatible with dark matter theory. In an interview, he discusses the significance of the finding, what will be needed to prove the existence of dark matter, and how turning to an ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2011-06-08T20:59:47Z)

Santa Fe's Copa venue still lacks lights

Pedro Eusebio, a spokesman for the Colon football club, said the 65-year-old venue in Santa Fe was waiting for new floodlights to be released by the customs office so they can be installed. He said the old lights were torn down. ''The lights have to be put ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-08T21:14:06Z)

Final Weiner pic leaks onto the Internet; Update: DCCC official calls for Weiner's resignation

But who knows where Weiner would be today if he hadn't made such a dark appeal to racial hostility days after a notorious riot? Probably still in Chuck Schumer's office … and probably still texting/tweeting/Facebooking his genitalia. (Source: Hotair.com 2011-06-08T20:52:37Z)

Kylie `flash mob a fake`

But later they said that there would be a red carpet event that would work.' A rep for Minogue confirmed that the flash mob was pre-planned, although he insisted that Kylie had been kept in the dark. (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-08T07:09:25Z)

QAD Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.06 per Class A Share and $0.05 per Class B Share

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jun 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- QAD Inc. ( QADA )( QADB ), a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for global manufacturers, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2011-06-08T20:09:40Z)

Texas Instruments' Quarterly Forecasts Fall Short of Estimates

Texas Instruments ranked second behind Santa Clara, California-based Intel Corp. among U.S. chipmakers in total sales last year. (Texas Instruments will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. New York time to discuss the results. Go to LIVE <GO> or investor ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-08T20:52:37Z)

Soak Up a Spectacular Summer With Getaway Savings From Boston Marriott Burlington Hotel

Limited number of rooms are available and blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer, discount coupon, sale, promotion, or prior purchase/reservation. Void where prohibited. * A two-night weekend stay ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-08T21:14:06Z)

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