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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2011, 8:47 am

Monte Carlo (Review)

The movie has all of the hallmarks of a girly teen fantasy in the Disney-Nickelodeon mode: the twin/lookalike identity dilemma, poor girls dazzled by glitz and glamour, meet-cute love set against the postcard montage with the poppy soundtrack — yet ... (Source: Cincinnati CityBeat 2011-07-01T15:10:23Z)

Shia LaBeouf: This is my last "Transformers"

MOSCOW (AP) -- Shia LaBeouf's days of battling the Decepticons look to be over, with the Transformers star saying he has nothing more to offer after three films playing kid-next-door Sam Witwicky. The 26-year-old American actor told The Associated Press he ... (Source: WonderWall 2011-07-01T14:34:35Z)

Casey Anthony Trial: Judge Belvin Perry furious at defense attorney Jose Baez

Ashton added that the opinions the experts will offer are limited. The testimony in question deals with the examination of Caylee Anthony's skull and whether or not the residue that was found inside was organic material. Baez argued, They can't decide to ... (Source: 10Connects.com 2011-07-01T14:48:54Z)

'Radiant' Amanda Knox Hopes to Be Home for Christmas

For complete coverage of Amanda Knox, check out "THE AMANDA KNOX STORY: A Murder in Perugia," a new ABC Video Book, on sale everywhere enhanced eBooks are sold. Click here for more information and an exclusive excerpt . She said the ruling was a "comfort ... (Source: ABC News 2011-07-01T15:17:32Z)

What's Behind Bank of America's Big Settlement

It's also possible Bank of America just got a great deal. As Yves Smith puts it : "BofA can judge ... That says it must regard this settlement as a real bargain." Keep in mind that even after this major settlement, we haven't seen the last of Wall ... (Source: Motley Fool 2011-06-30T19:57:54Z)

NFL: Labor talks continue

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith met again Thursday, expanding talks on a pro football labor deal for the first time this week to include owners and players. Sitting down with U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur ... (Source: Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier 2011-07-01T14:56:04Z)

The GOP's trump card

During his news conference Wednesday, President Obama lashed out at congressional Republicans over their refusal to accept tax increases as part of a deal on the debt limit - accusing them of failing "to do their job," posturing to "satisfy their base or ... (Source: Delaware Online 2011-07-01T15:17:32Z)

The 'social media trial of the century' nears its climax

What do you tink?" This "social media trial of the century" has had it all, but one thing. For all those who have been drawn to watch, comment and offer opinions about Casey's guilt or innocence, about her defense lawyers skills or lack thereof ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-01T15:39:01Z)

Use Nokia Options to Position for Upside, Morgan Stanley Says

To contact the reporter on this story: Cecile Vannucci in New York at cvannucci1@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: Bloomberg 2011-07-01T14:48:54Z)

Fitch: Some Bank of America bonds may get upgraded

The deal came after a group of 22 investors demanded that the Charlotte, N.C., bank repurchase $47 billion in mortgages that its Countrywide unit sold to them in the form of bonds. The group, which includes the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Pimco ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-07-01T15:17:32Z)

NFL, NFLPA schedule sitdowns in N.Y. after brief Friday meeting

Nonetheless, the legal teams have fought through that and spent time trading proposals, with an eye on pushing the process toward a deal and an end to a league-imposed lockout that's in its fourth month. Part of the work for each party has been managing ... (Source: NFL 2011-07-01T15:39:01Z)

How Monte Carlo Went From an Adult Nicole Kidman Comedy to a Tween Selena Gomez Flick

"It also weirdly kind of appealed to me. Not how unoriginal it was; it's a familiar path that we've seen countless times, 'women get caught up in a fantasy, and are redeemed by their innate, American decency' — but it was exciting to bring a ... (Source: Nymag.com 2011-07-01T14:41:45Z)

Obama's words may yield negotiating room

"If the president is in a veritable fight with the Republicans, the left will give him a lot more room to make a deal," one Democratic strategist said. "To be sure, the left likes this President Obama a lot more than the post-partisan brand." Others ... (Source: United Press International 2011-07-01T15:17:32Z)

Governor Signs Rare On-Time Budget

Lawmakers also were motivated to complete a deal because the same law halted their salaries and living expenses until they passed a balanced budget. But there were winners and losers on both sides. In signing the budget, Brown said general fund spending is ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2011-06-30T20:26:32Z)

Calif. Redevelopment change likely headed to court

Sacramento city spokesman Maurice Chaney said the project received some indirect funding from the sale of a hotel that was developed using redevelopment money. Cities see Brown's proposal as another way the state was meddling in their affairs. The state ... (Source: CNBC 2011-07-01T14:34:35Z)

Live Analysis: Tsonga vs. Djokovic

Remarkably, Tsonga lost serve only once in five sets in the comeback victory. Djokovic turned back the Australian teenager Bernard Tomic in four sets, and has a great deal riding on this match. If he beats Tsonga, Djokovic takes over the number one ranking ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-01T15:03:13Z)

Clearing the Decks at Bank of America

Lewis. Mr. Lewis's $4 billion offer for the mortgage lender Countrywide Financial looked like a good deal back in early 2008. At a third of book value, it appeared to build in a decent cushion against potential losses on assets held on the balance sheet ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-30T08:23:33Z)

N.F.L. Deal Is Said to Be Weeks Away as Talks Restart

The sides met until past midnight in Minnesota Thursday -- a 15-hour negotiating session -- which restored some hope that a deal was still within reach next week, after it appeared negotiations had suffered a setback earlier in the day. Owners and players ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-01T15:24:42Z)

State Budget Deal Leaves Taxes, Reforms To Voters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Jerry Brown and the Democrats who dominate the California Legislature on Wednesday celebrated the rare enactment of a state budget before the fiscal year begins, after using their new power to pass the spending plan with a simple ... (Source: BayInsider 2011-06-30T03:15:44Z)

Recess canceled; Senate to work next week on debt

WASHINGTON — The Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess on Thursday, but partisan divisions remained razor sharp as the clock ticked on efforts to strike a deal to avoid a government default and trim huge federal deficits. A day after President ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2011-07-01T14:48:54Z)

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