Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 10:42 pm

Leadership training for the second set of Sri Lanka university entrants starts today:

Fri, Jun 17, 2011, 10:40 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. June 17, Colombo: The government organized leadership and positive attitude training programme for the second set of Sri Lankan university entrants commenced today. According to ... (Source: Colombo Page 2011-06-17T05:11:22Z)

Rebels dismiss election offer from Gaddafi's son

TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya's Muammar Gaddafi is willing to hold elections and step aside if he lost, his son said, an offer quickly dismissed Thursday by rebels and the United States. Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-16T18:55:46Z)

McIlroy fires 65, leading Open field, missing majors mark by three strokes

Last summer at St. Andrews, he was a stroke away from shooting the best round in the history of major-championship golf , carding a 9-under 63, a mark matched by the likes of Nick Price , Greg Norman , Gary Player and Jose Maria Olazabal . So as he ... (Source: Lynchburg News and Advance 2011-06-17T05:25:41Z)

Will leader's Irish eyes be smiling on Sunday?

Before the Memorial two weeks ago, tournament host Jack Nicklaus approached Rory McIlroy to offer condolences on his public implosion ... Before McIlroy's public meltdown, Dustin Johnson and Nick Watney shot Sunday scores of 82 and 81, respectively ... (Source: Free Lance-Star 2011-06-17T04:28:25Z)

NATO airstrikes hammer Gadhafi's stronghold of Tripoli

One of Gadhafi's sons told an Italian newspaper that while his father would not seek exile, elections under international supervision could offer a way out. A vote could be organized within three months, he said. The son, Saif al-Islam, told Corriere ... (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-17T04:57:03Z)

Dana Milbank: Bachmann into overdrive

Same with the Pawlenty campaign, which finally produced campaign manager Nick Ayers (who complained about the moderator's questions on "Obamneycare," claiming "CNN, for ratings purposes, wanted a good spat to report on."). Romney's surrogates were trying ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-17T04:57:03Z)

Rep. Anthony Weiner resigns in sexting scandal's 3rd week

Weiner did not offer many clues on his future Thursday, saying only, "I'll be looking for other ways to contribute my talents." Fellow New Yorker, Democratic Rep. Eliot Engel, said, "I don't know if he has a future in politics," but suggested Weiner might ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-17T04:35:35Z)

Dems mull action on Anthony Weiner as photos emerge showing congressman in bra and pantyhose

The shots were taken in Weiner's sophomore year at SUNY Plattsburgh . Weiner, 46, was a "flamboyant figure" who donned the ladies' undergarments as part of the school's secret Santa festivities, a former classmate said. "It was never quite clear whether ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-16T19:17:14Z)

Is Romney now Mr. Right for Republicans?

Tim Pawlenty, for example, can't get enough press coverage to get out of single digits in the polls — though he should be grateful that reporters were largely distracted last week when he unveiled his economic plan, which was the stuff of fantasy. (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-06-17T05:04:13Z)

PH: We are not picking a fight with anyone, but …

"Part of the declaration of conduct is to offer aid to those in danger and in distress," Batac said. The Navy chief, Vice Adm. Alexander Pama, said in a radio interview the Navy would continue its patrols in the area, particularly around territories ... (Source: Global Nation 2011-06-17T05:18:32Z)

Are Chinese Investors Pushing Up Property Values Across the Globe?

and oftentimes right here in the U.S. — properties they hope will offer greater returns on smaller investments. With Chinese ( NYSE:FXI ) investors buying villas priced from $750,000 to $3 million in Vietnam, beachfront property in Sri Lanka, and London ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-16T20:35:59Z)

As Austerity Anger Swells, the Greek Government Struggles

"Right now, what is seriously lacking in this country is political leadership, and neither major party can offer it. There is no way out of this crisis without a healthy political system, which this country does not have." (See how one year after the ... (Source: Time 2011-06-17T04:21:16Z)

O'Malley delegaton returns from Asia with $85M in signed agreements

Thus far, the trip has resulted in agreements totaling $85 million in direct foreign investment in the state and numerous collaborative business deals that will be fleshed out over the coming months. O'Malley (D) and his delegation, including almost 30 ... (Source: Maryland Community Newspapers Online 2011-06-17T04:14:06Z)

Musical presents hits of the King

Add to the confusion, Dennis (Nick Prior), a nervous nerd who fancies Natalie ... there's also a strong message for the audience to take home, Wooley said. "This show deals with diversity and cultural stigmas," she pointed out. "This musical deals with ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2011-06-17T04:57:03Z)

Euro remains under pressure on Greece's debt concerns+

The dollar, meanwhile, changed little in the Tokyo morning deals after a batch of U.S. data showed a mixed picture of the U.S. economy. Initial jobless claims were better than expected and housing starts for May were also better than anticipated ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2011-06-17T05:04:13Z)

Rory McIlroy grabs lead at U.S. Open

BETHESDA, Md. -- So much for those scars from Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy turned watershed victory into humiliating defeat with a final-round, dead-man-walking 80. If blowing a four-shot lead at the Masters was supposed to deflate the 22-year-old ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-17T04:42:44Z)

Dayton turns down GOP budget proposal

The Democratic governor spurned a GOP offer to drop $200 million in tax cuts from their proposal and spend it on his priorities. House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch said it was a big sacrifice to drop tax relief heavily supported ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2011-06-17T05:25:41Z)

Anthony Weiner's Apologies: Giving Crocodile Tears A Bad Name

When you are caught red-handed and then, at some later point in time offer an apology, your sniveling is perceived ... the entire nation saw as an attempt to preserve his endorsement deals. His popularity plummeted, but not nearly as far as it should ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-17T04:35:35Z)

GOP makes offer on budget compromise

Mark Dayton drops his proposal to raise them. GOP legislative leaders presented Dayton with a budget offer Thursday that cancels the $200 million in tax cuts in their plan and directs the money to funding for schools, public safety, the environment and other programs. (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2011-06-16T20:14:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 8:42 pm

The Tigers Take First Place Over Again

Mitch Talbot (2-4) allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks over four innings. "This was just one of those days where I had nothing to offer," he said. "I felt pretty good in the bullpen, but I got to the game mound, and it all went away." Frank ... (Source: The Business Insider 2011-06-17T03:16:50Z)

Greek Government, Economy In Turmoil

Mr. PSAROPOULOS: He says that he offered to give up his job in the negotiations with the main opposition conservative New Democracy Party and that this offer was belabored with conditions that were simply unacceptable, because they placed too much of an ... (Source: NPR News 2011-06-16T19:38:43Z)

Thomas Elias: Texas accelerates its anti-California campaign

Money talks. What Perry is doing, thus, is interfering in a fight against government corruption. Republican Assemblyman Cameron Smyth of Santa Clarita, one co-sponsor of the charter-revocation bill, described the move this way: "We have the opportunity to ... (Source: Pasadena Star-News 2011-06-17T03:24:00Z)

Report: Facebook users more trusting, engaged

This was especially true in the 1960s, when women not in the work force would move to the suburbs with their husbands and face a great deal of isolation, Hampton said. Now, with social networks, these ties are persistent. "Persistent and pervasive ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2011-06-17T03:16:50Z)

Worries Grow About Breadth of Debt Crisis

Global markets froze. As European officials headed into a long weekend of critical talks, the European Union and the International Monetary Fund said that they were confident of a deal to secure a vital 12 billion euros ($17 billion) in outside aid needed ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-17T03:02:31Z)

Parenthood helped Bello undertake role grief and parenting

"Most teenagers I know are moody, they hate their parents and they deal with so many issues. How would you know the difference between that, which is fairly typical, and something more serious?" (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2011-06-17T03:24:00Z)

Detroit 6, Cleveland 2: Ryan Raburn, Jhonny Peralta power Tigers back into first place

Mitch Talbot (2-4) allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks over four innings for Cleveland. "This was just one of those days where I had nothing to offer," he said. "I felt pretty good in the bullpen, but I got to the game mound, and it all went away." (Source: Detroit Free Press 2011-06-17T03:09:41Z)

Facebook user becomes riot villain

It didn't take long before the Facebook group was deluged with requests to join, and Arndt had to recruit three others to help deal with the flood of emails and manually click on each to approve new members. He eventually directed his group's followers to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-16T21:04:37Z)

Benefits bill advances over labor objections

Many Democrats agree. Christie said public employees in New Jersey will eventually appreciate a deal he struck with Democratic leaders in the Legislature to overhaul both systems. Speaking at the New Jersey Association of Counties in Atlantic City on ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-17T03:02:31Z)

Benefits bill advances in NJ over labor objections

Pension payments would also increase. Gov. Chris Christie said public employees in New Jersey will eventually appreciate a deal to overhaul the pension and health insurance systems. Speaking at the New Jersey Association of Counties in Atlantic City on ... (Source: Salon 2011-06-16T19:53:02Z)

Klapisch: Brian Gordon, 32, makes his first big league start memorable

22, let him try on every possible hatsize until one fit. Then they handed him a baseball, pointed him to the mound and told him to find a way to deal with the American League champion Rangers. "Overwhelming," is what Gordon would later call it ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-17T03:24:00Z)

Lamenting the Lakers' lost reserves from the 2010 NBA title team points to 20/20 hindsight

Signing Blake to a four-year, $16-million deal looked like the answer to shortening ... but didn't have much to offer on offense. Credit: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / April 23, 2008 (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2011-06-17T03:02:31Z)

University tuition going up in Kansas

KU does offer a compact tuition program that locks tuition rates for freshmen as they continue on a four-year graduation cycle. Jill Jess, associate director for news and media relations at KU, said that because of the program, 65 percent of returning KU ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-17T03:24:00Z)

A long, long (did I mention long?), strange night for Tigers

I felt like I was squatting a lot back there tonight. But that comes with the territory. "I mean, some games are gonna be slower than others and you just deal with it. That's pretty much it." Then again, maybe we're all just spoiled by watching — or ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-17T03:02:31Z)

Video: At Trenton Rally, Union Leader Calls Christie a Nazi

About that deal Chris Christie reached with Democratic leaders in the state legislature: government unions aren't going to let it go without a nasty fight. Here's a video of a protest today in Trenton where Christopher Sheldon, the vice president of the ... (Source: Weekly Standard 2011-06-16T19:02:55Z)

Lantern or Hornet: Films about emerald-hued heroes are no gems

Only in fits and starts, mostly in the most earthbound scenes between Reynolds and Blake Lively , does "Green Lantern" offer traces of real personality ... cannot find a way to deal with this punk, not even Hal's fellow Green Lanternite who goes by ... (Source: Daily Press 2011-06-17T03:02:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 6:42 pm

Anthony Weiner's Apologies: Giving Crocodile Tears A Bad Name

Any person who feels remorse for erring expresses it immediately after he slips-up. When you are caught red-handed and then, at some later point in time offer an apology, your sniveling is perceived to be designed to mitigate negative fallout you anticipate suffering. (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-17T01:22:18Z)

Greek Bailout Deal Likely By Sunday: Top EU Official

BRUSSELS -- Greece is likely to get enough money from the EU to survive through the summer, but its longer-term prospects were dark as investors watching the chaos in Athens braced for the country to eventually trigger the eurozone's first debt default. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-16T13:47:57Z)

7 Cheap Stocks for Value Investors to Consider

Furthermore, the company bought back over 10% of the current market cap just last year, which means that if RIM can grow earnings by any amount over the next ten years, the stock is a bargain at these levels. RIM is still a growth company, and the fact ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-16T13:05:00Z)

Eugene Robinson: Weiner had to resign from Congress

Weiner's transgressions involved sexual fantasy, not sexual fact. Was what he did really so bad that he had to resign? Yes, it was. From all evidence, Weiner wasn't led on or encouraged by these women. He imposed his erotic fantasies and photographs on ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-06-17T01:07:59Z)

Getting By' refreshingly realistic teen angst film

The popularity of teen angst in TV and films has resulted in a steady stream of brooding young actors who walk lonely streets in long black coats, trying to emote dark feelings. Often they are so wooden that the scenes come across as trite. That's not the ... (Source: Desert Sun 2011-06-17T01:22:18Z)

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes 'unbalanced' state budget

"I don't think we can do that," he said. The package also would have revived the sale of state buildings that Brown abandoned months ago as too costly. "We're not going to sell buildings," the governor said. And he dismissed the proposed delay in paying ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-17T01:07:59Z)

Research in Motion announces share buyback, expects job cuts as profit tumbles

But even those upgrades to its Bold business workhorse, new Torch and Storm models won't go on sale until late August, RIM said on Thursday. That delay pushed RIM to forecast shipments of between 11 million and 12.5 million smartphones in the current ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-17T00:39:21Z)

Crystal Harris' Playboy Wedding Walk-Out Costing People Lots of Cash

While there was interest, Crystal didn't get an offer anywhere near half a million." Hefner, meanwhile, seemed to agree. "Omg @CrystalHarris left @hughhefner the day her single came out on iTunes . Coincidence? I think not," Hefner retweeted on ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T13:19:19Z)

EU Confident Greece Will Get Next Aid Payout

Eurozone countries will likely agree on Sunday to pay Greece its next rescue loan, saving it from the immediate risk of default, but a decision on a new longer-term bailout will be delayed until July amid disagreement over the role of private investors ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-16T13:19:19Z)

Is This It? Mass Rioting, Civil Unrest In Greece As Economists Warn Of Global 'Armageddon Scenarios'

The Greek people, who are now facing either total collapse of their country's economy or the fire sale of everything of any value that the country owns, have taken forcefully to the streets in protest. Central Athens has descended into a war zone with ... (Source: Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com 2011-06-17T01:15:09Z)

Damp Calif winter leads to more grass fires

Critics contended the blaze might have been checked by an overnight air attack during its early stages. Under the new agreement, only helicopters will be able to fly in the dark, as these are equipped with night vision equipment. (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2011-06-17T00:53:40Z)

Orioles Score 2 in 9th, Hold Off Blue Jays 4-3

Nick Markakis followed with a single and scored on a double by Guerrero, who reached 2,500 career hits. "I feel very good," Guerrero said through his interpreter. "Fifteen years in the big league means I've had a lot of hits and it feels good." Hardy now ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2011-06-17T01:15:09Z)

Governor Brown Vetoed Budget, What's Next?

Brown said he's aware of the pressure lawmakers faced in patching the state's deficit without new revenue. His fellow Democrats say the governor has yet to offer an idea of a budget he would sign. (Source: KQED 2011-06-17T00:53:40Z)

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more

Instead of hiding in the dark shadows of the Internet, they are front-and-center on an active Twitter feed fueled with taunts, crude jokes and hints about future attacks. For those who don't speak the language, "lulz" is an offshoot of "LOL," webspeak for ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-17T01:07:59Z)

Stocks Drop, Euro Weakens on Greek Debt Crisis as Swiss Franc Strengthens

"Failure of the emergency Eurogroup to agree on anything was bad enough. Strike action yesterday was awful PR. The prime minister's offer to resign on condition opposition parties agree to additional austerity measures provided a frightening note of panic. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T14:23:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 4:41 pm

How the Casey Anthony Murder Case Became the Social-Media Trial of the Century

She was specific about what she wanted: the phrase " Bella Vita " (Italian for "beautiful life"). As he tattooed Casey, Williams said, she happily chatted on the phone. (Source: Time 2011-06-16T22:59:08Z)

Canucks — and Vancouver — won't forget this night easily

The Canucks' loss — their third in three trips to the Cup finals — was a handy excuse to turn this beautiful city into an ugly, smoky mess. As crowds were pushed back, street sweepers began to remove shards of glass, splinters of wood and clumps of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T22:30:30Z)

Sexting halts Weiner's promising political career

"He had a dark side, and that dark side destroyed him," Weiner constituent ... Weiner became engaged in 2009 to the beautiful and elegant Abedin. Their marriage last July made Weiner an honorary member of the Democratic Party's most prominent family ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2011-06-16T23:13:27Z)

Pink Talks Motherhood: From 'Whiskey' To 'Poop'!

"We are ecstatic to welcome our new beautiful healthy happy baby girl, Willow Sage Hart. She's gorgeous, just like her daddy. #beyondblessed," Pink Tweeted at the time. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-16T23:06:18Z)

Police: Lake carried two guns, knife to scene of slayings

Dexter police did just that, and even notified surrounding police agencies to be on the lookout for Lake's dark blue Jeep. Dexter police Sgt. Kevin Wintle said his department made frequent patrols to Shore Road to check on the family. Even when he was ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-16T23:13:27Z)

Greek Hunt for Debt 'Holy Grail' Pits ECB Against Naked Banks: Euro Credit

ISDA ruled this week that swaps may be triggered after Allied Irish changed terms on its subordinated bonds, wiping out investors who refuse to accept as much as a 90 percent discount on their notes. "Many corporate treasurers see a liquid CDS market on ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T23:13:27Z)

Casey Anthony's defense amends witness list to include an Orlando felon

Both parties agreed the meaning is "beautiful life" and that translation will be read to jurors. When Perry asked Anthony if she agreed to the stipulation, she quietly said: "Yes, sir." Jurors were excused for the day at about 9:20 a.m. Then Mason argued for acquittal. (Source: Florida Times-Union 2011-06-16T12:50:41Z)

Weiner's Wife Didn't Stand By Her Man

US Congressman Anthony Weiner Press Conference in NYC Dressed in jeans, a blue shirt and a blazer, the stylish Huma covered her eyes with dark sunglasses as she and her husband, in casual pants and a button down shirt, entered their home. This is the first ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2011-06-16T22:51:59Z)

A Laptop, Its Head in the Cloud

You can log into any other Chromebook, and find your whole software world waiting for you. The Samsung itself is beautiful, with a sparse, uncluttered MacBookish feel. The rounded edges of the black plastic body (and the white or silver top panel ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-16T12:22:03Z)

Weiner's resignation suggests social media, politics a risky mix

But perhaps a more lasting lesson from the Weiner incident, said Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., was: "Tell the truth. If you can't tell the truth, leave immediately." Added Pelosi: "Congressman Weiner exercised poor judgment in his actions and poor judgment in ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-16T22:51:59Z)

Orneville social gathering turns into melee after woman gets jabbed in leg with scissors

Her brothers, Trevor and Nick Cross, no ages available, also of the Orneville area, were at the gathering, and one of them was struck over the head with a tire iron, Coover said. Both Casey Cross and her brother were taken by ambulance to Mayo Regional ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-16T22:44:49Z)

UFC flexes strong fall schedule with Velasquez defense, Jones-"Rampage"

The UFC fall schedule was already strong after the announcement of an Oct. 27 welterweight title fight between UFC champion Georges St-Pierre and Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T22:23:21Z)

'Transformers': Optimus Prime Gets Ready In New Poster

The moon will turn dark on June 29 this year, and if you've been paying any attention to the MTV Movies Blog over the past few months, you'll know that's something we're pretty darn excited about. With the release of " Transformers: Dark of the Moon " less ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2011-06-16T22:16:11Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 2:47 pm

Political turmoil continues in Greece amid financial crisis

It's extremely unlikely that another rescue deal will be offered if the Greek Parliament fails to back the new austerity measures. In Brussels, the European Union 's top economic official, Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn, said it was "regrettable ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-16T13:12:10Z)

Stocks Drop, Euro Weakens on Greek Debt Crisis as Swiss Franc Strengthens

"Failure of the emergency Eurogroup to agree on anything was bad enough. Strike action yesterday was awful PR. The prime minister's offer to resign on condition opposition parties agree to additional austerity measures provided a frightening note of panic. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T14:23:45Z)

Report: Facebook users more trusting, engaged

This was especially true in the 1960s, when women not in the work force would move to the suburbs with their husbands and face a great deal of isolation, Hampton said. Now, with social networks, these ties are persistent. "Persistent and pervasive," Hampton said. (Source: Record 2011-06-16T21:33:14Z)

California Governor Vetoes Budget Deal

California Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday vetoed the budget passed by the state Senate and Assembly that contained a number of one-shot revenue boosts, spending cuts, and fund transfers. Brown said that the budget that was handed to him would only provide a ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-16T21:26:05Z)

Redesign of World Financial Center Includes Huge Food Market, and Restaurants

She said that no contracts have yet been signed with restaurant or marketplace venders, adding that dining there "will offer the best cuisine New York City has to offer." Designers and architects of the restaurants and markets will be AvroKO ... (Source: New York Times (blog) 2011-06-16T21:33:14Z)

Apple Skimps on Back-to-School Giveaway

In years past, Apple's famous back-to-school promotion has featured a free iPod with the purchase of a Mac — a deal worth about $200 or more. My brother, an entering junior in college, got an 8GB iPod Touch last summer with his Macbook purchase ... (Source: CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog) 2011-06-16T13:26:29Z)

Canada Post Suspends Operations, Experts Ponder Company's Fortunes

"It would cost them much less to deal with us fairly and negotiate a contract." Canada Post, however, sees the lockout quite differently. "We believe that a lockout is the best way to bring a timely resolution to this impasse and force the union to ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-16T21:18:56Z)

Greek politics in turmoil over austerity measures

The prime minister failed Wednesday to form a grand coalition with rival conservatives to guarantee that the austerity measures would be passed, despite even offering to quit his job to clinch a deal. He later announced he would form a new Cabinet and put ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-16T14:30:54Z)

Brown vetoes budget passed by Democrats

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg said Brown's decision appeared to be "part of some elaborate strategy to force a confrontation" with the GOP but did not offer a clear path toward any sort of resolution. "Success depends on articulating your ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2011-06-16T21:33:14Z)

Apple offers stingier back-to-school promotion

The Mac App Store is an add-on to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and it's built-in to Lion, which goes on sale next month. Apple is slowly, but deliberately, shifting software distribution to the digital web store. For example, Lion will be available download ... (Source: Beta News 2011-06-16T15:56:48Z)

Why Apple's new Back to School deal is good business

Looked at it purely from the perspective of monetary value, this year's deal is definitely less of one than what ... it stands to reason that it would offer a promotion that doesn't emphasize one aspect of its hardware business over another. (Source: Gigaom.com 2011-06-16T21:26:05Z)

Oh, Bother: Winnie the Pooh Home Up for Sale in England

HARTFIELD, England -- The spiritual home of Winnie the Pooh was up for sale Thursday for $97,000. Pooh Corner, a cottage in Hartfield, England, boasts the world's largest collection of Pooh memorabilia and has hosted Winnie the Pooh fans from nearly 100 ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T15:21:01Z)

Senate Democrats will go along with road construction deal

Illinois Senate Democrats say they will go along with a plan to avoid Gov. Pat Quinn's threatened shutdown of summer construction projects. That means lawmakers will return to Springfield on Wednesday to keep millions of dollars worth of school, road and ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-16T21:33:14Z)

Debt negotiators set July 1 deadline for deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of top lawmakers Wednesday set an ambitious July 1 goal to reach a broad debt-reduction deal, even though Republicans and Democrats are still far apart on taxes and healthcare. Vice President Joe Biden sat down in the Capitol ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

Crystal Harris' Playboy Wedding Walk-Out Costing People Lots of Cash

She was looking for a tie-in deal of around $500,000 for the exclusive 'I ditched Hef at the altar' interview. While there was interest, Crystal didn't get an offer anywhere near half a million." Hefner, meanwhile, seemed to agree. "Omg ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T13:19:19Z)

Greek PM vows to stay, lead exit from debit crisis

The prime minister failed Wednesday to form a grand coalition with rival conservatives to guarantee that the austerity measures would be passed, despite even offering to quit his job to clinch a deal. He later announced he would form a new Cabinet and put ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-16T15:42:29Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 10:42 am

Justin Theroux moves in with Jen Aniston

an insider tells the new Us Weekly , out now. "And she's introducing him as her boyfriend." That's a big deal for Aniston, 42, who hasn't been open about any of her beaus since her 2008 split with John Mayer. Thirty-nine-year-old Theroux (who usually kept ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-16T17:08:23Z)

Is Facebook Secretly Planning to Bypass Apple on iPhones and iPads?

The developers of many Facebook apps ( Zynga's Farmville , for example) offer their products in the App Store as well, which cuts Facebook out of the picture. Websites in mobile Safari, however, tend to have more freedom than apps, though they're often ... (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-16T17:01:14Z)

Yanks belt five homers

Batting leadoff for the first time since 2008, Nick Swisher reached base three times ... New York had signed Wade to a minor league deal on Monday. They transferred setup man Rafael Soriano to the 60-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster. (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-16T17:29:52Z)

Defense to begin presenting its case in Casey Anthony trial

During that time, according to testimony, Anthony was living at her boyfriend Tony Lazzaro's apartment, attending parties, hitting nightclubs, getting a tattoo that says "Bella Vita" -- Italian for "beautiful life" -- and shopping. Numerous witnesses ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-16T06:16:59Z)

Polygamist sect leader's daughter has plea deal in deaths of 3 ex-sect members, girl in Texas

HOUSTON — A polygamist sect leader's daughter has pleaded guilty to a charge related to the slayings of three former sect members and an 8-year-old girl in 1988. Jacqueline LeBaron initially had faced murder and other charges. She now only faces up to ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-16T17:08:23Z)

Politics slows gay marriage vote in New York

Another Republican, Sen. Martin Golden of Brooklyn, said the collapse of a deal to extend New York City rent control regulations late Wednesday night was linked to the slowdown in discussions over gay marriage. Golden said he still expects the marriage ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-16T17:01:14Z)

Casey Anthony Trial Update: Defense to begin case Thursday

including the agreed upon definition of the tattoo Casey Anthony got on her lower back that read "Bella Vita," or "beautiful life." Late Tuesday afternoon the jury had heard testimony from the tattoo artist who said that Casey received the tattoo after ... (Source: CBS News 2011-06-16T06:16:59Z)

Gaddafi's son holds out offer of elections

Libya's Muammar Gaddafi is willing to hold elections and step aside if he lost, his son said Thursday, an offer dismissed by rebels but which could test the unity of the Western alliance trying to force him out. However, Prime Minister Al-Baghdadi Ali Al ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-16T17:01:14Z)

NATO hits Gadhafi compound, diplomacy heats up

And one of Gadhafi's sons told an Italian newspaper that his father would not seek exile outside Libya but that elections under International supervision could offer a way out. A vote could be organized within 3 months, he said. The son, Saif al-Islam ... (Source: WHDH.com 2011-06-16T17:01:14Z)

Goldman Sachs Sees No Panic in Options as VIX Takes Six Weeks to Exceed 20

nothing that represents a shock to the system." To contact the reporter on this story: Jeff Kearns in New York at jkearns3@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T05:34:02Z)

Yankees rough up Rangers pitching again

Batting leadoff for the first time since 2008, Nick Swisher reached base three times. Andruw Jones, starting in left field for Brett Gardner with left-hander Holland on the mound, hit the tiebreaking RBI single in the fifth. "Just great at-bats," Girardi ... (Source: Oregonian 2011-06-16T04:22:27Z)

Casey Anthony: The Social Media Trial of the Century

She was specific about what she wanted: the phrase " Bella Vita " (Italian for "beautiful life"). As he tattooed Casey, Williams said, she happily chatted on the phone. (Source: Time 2011-06-16T17:29:52Z)

Teixeira homers twice, Yankees rout Texas 12-4

In the second game without the injured Derek Jeter, manager Joe Girardi got creative with his lineup. Batting leadoff for the first time since 2008, Nick Swisher reached base three times. Andruw Jones, starting in left field for Brett Gardner with left ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-16T04:58:14Z)

New Apple Technology Stops iPhones From Filming Live Events

The concept may also allow Apple to reach more favorable terms with record labels when negotiating deals to sell content though its iTunes online store. Apple filed its patent application with U.S. authorities 18 months ago, but details only became ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T06:59:56Z)

Google Steps Up Its Search Engine Game

Rather than making you type or say your search, Google is going to offer yet another option: showing it. Already, the Google Goggles app for iPhones and Android handsets allows you to start a search by pointing your phone's camera at a real-world object ... (Source: Time 2011-06-16T07:57:12Z)

Son: Gadhafi willing to hold elections

Libya's Moammar Gadhafi is willing to hold elections and step aside if he lost, his son said Thursday, an offer dismissed by rebels but which could test the unity of the Western alliance trying to force him out. However, Prime Minister Al-Baghdadi Ali Al ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-16T17:15:33Z)

Google Embroiled In Political Controversy Over Cost-Per-Lead Ad Test

"As our clients know, when we experiment with new products like this, our sales teams always does, and always will, offer the exact same opportunity to both sides of politics, at the same time," Google spokesperson Rob Shilikin told me. "Our ... (Source: Searchengineland.com 2011-06-16T17:15:33Z)

Apple may freeze new Mac introductions until release of Mac OS X Lion

"It's beautiful, it's thin, it's light, it's fast," Schiller said during the keynote. "The whole PC industry wants to copy it." It's the PC industry that has been caught in a standstill while Apple has seen industry-leading growth. With an install base now ... (Source: Apple Insider 2011-06-16T17:15:33Z)

A Laptop, Its Head in the Cloud

You can log into any other Chromebook, and find your whole software world waiting for you. The Samsung itself is beautiful, with a sparse, uncluttered MacBookish feel. The rounded edges of the black plastic body (and the white or silver top panel ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-16T08:11:31Z)

Pakistani teen tells of his recruitment, training as suicide bomber

The madrasas also offer free boarding and lodging along with Islamic education for poor students coming from far-flung areas. Khan says he remembers Razzaq's charm well. "I would start interacting with him almost every day at the madrasa ," says Khan. (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-06-16T17:01:14Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 16, 2011, 8:44 am

How Baby Boomers Will Change Retirement Living

Peifer : Retirement communities in general really need to transform the way they approach development and what programs they offer. Retirement communities used to be more age segregated, and now we have more inclusive ones that have flexible options when ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-16T14:45:13Z)

Google Offers $280 Million to Support Residential Solar Power

"We've also launched a partnership to offer SolarCity services to Googlers at a discount," said Needham. In SolarCity's innovative financing model, the company covers installation and maintenance of the system over the life of the lease. The customer can ... (Source: Environment News Service 2011-06-16T05:26:52Z)

Libya: Area near Gadhafi compound struck in raid

In an interview published Thursday by Italy's Corriere della Sera, Gadhafi's son Saif al-Islam dismissed demands for his father's exile from Libya but said elections under International supervision could offer a way out. A vote could be organized within 3 ... (Source: The Ledger 2011-06-16T14:59:32Z)

Meghan Daum: Anthony Weiner's inner geekdom

It's kind of sad, though, that what most plagues Weiner — the thing that not even career success, a gym body or a stunningly beautiful wife can cure — isn't the province of rehab facilities or 12-step programs. The problem is inveterate geekdom. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T06:59:56Z)

Dad, I Love You $o Much

1 gift for dad," Target and other big-box stores are advertising sales on TVs, DVDs and tablets, and Wal-Mart has cut the price of the iPhone 4 to $147 from $197 as part of its Father's Day deals. But affection for dad notwithstanding, this isn't the best ... (Source: Smart Money 2011-06-16T15:28:10Z)

A Laptop, Its Head in the Cloud

You can log into any other Chromebook, and find your whole software world waiting for you. The Samsung itself is beautiful, with a sparse, uncluttered MacBookish feel. The rounded edges of the black plastic body (and the white or silver top panel ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-16T08:11:31Z)

Facebook's 'Project Spartan' To Take On Apple: RUMOR

A Facebook offering might immediately appeal to some of these developers [...], but to prove a viable alternative in the long run, Facebook will have to either offer a better value proposition to devs (by giving them a bigger cut) or show that developers ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-16T15:35:20Z)

Luxurious Calabash Cove Resort & Spa in St. Lucia Announces Reduced Rates for Summer and Fall

Enjoy ultimate luxury on the Caribbean's most beautiful island -- all at the year's lowest rates ... St. Lucia has something to offer everyone, whether its romance or adventure they seek. Calabash Cove will help to transform guests' dreams into reality ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

Apple goes cheap on latest Back-to-School specials

Apple has unveiled its 2011 "Back-to-School" special offer, and its notably cheap compared to years past. If a student purchases a new Mac, they will get 10 percent off the computer and a $100 iTunes gift card. In the past, Apple gave away small capacity ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

Microsoft Warns of Internet Phone Scam

The fake security experts claim that you're at risk for a computer security threat and offer to help you solve the problem. The criminals then ask you to perform a variety of tasks to help combat the bogus threat such as giving the thieves remote access to ... (Source: CIO 2011-06-16T15:06:42Z)

Microsoft warns of phone scam offering free computer help

The callers claim to represent established companies and offer free computer help. They tricked some people into giving the caller remote access to their computer, downloading malicious software and providing their credit card information. The company ... (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-16T14:45:13Z)

New Apple Technology Stops iPhones From Filming Live Events

The concept may also allow Apple to reach more favorable terms with record labels when negotiating deals to sell content though its iTunes online store. Apple filed its patent application with U.S. authorities 18 months ago, but details only became ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-16T06:59:56Z)

Google And Obama Team Have Special Ads Deal, GOP Alleges

The NRSC interpreted this as hint that Google had a special deal with Obama's team that is not on offer to Republicans. Google denied that any of the new ads—which, according to Politico , will "charge clients for every email address (or other piece of u ... (Source: The Business Insider 2011-06-16T14:52:23Z)

India Raises Rates for 10th Time Since 2010 to Curb Accelerating Inflation

"Despite a moderation in growth, inflation is holding much above the RBI's comfort zone to offer it any respite to lower its guard," Leif Eskesen, Singapore-based chief economist at HSBC Holdings Plc, said before the report. "Inflation will be ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-16T06:45:37Z)

Avatar Holdings president and CEO resigns

Donnell was named president and CEO effective last November. Avatar, based in Coral Gables, Fla., mostly deals with Florida and Arizona real estate. The company's stock gained 24 cents to $15.35 in morning trading. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-16T15:13:51Z)

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