Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 10:46 pm

Divorce settlement heightens prospect of a McCourt-Selig showdown over Dodgers

Gordon's order is not binding upon Selig, according to Lynn Soodik, a Santa Monica, Calif., family law attorney who has followed the McCourt case closely. If Selig rejects the deal, she said, the judge's order could help McCourt should he file suit ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-18T05:17:21Z)

So much for Frank McCourt's promise to MLB that all up front TV money would go to team

It was then in a rather curious move that McCourt first publicly pledged that all the money he would receive up front from the Fox television deal would go directly to the team and not to settle his divorce or be used for personal matters. This was ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T05:03:02Z)

Source: New NFL labor deal not imminent

NEW YORK - Reaching a labor deal soon is hardly a done deal in the NFL. Team owners will be updated on recent negotiations with the players when they meet in Chicago on Tuesday. They've been told to prepare to stay an extra day because of the complexity of ... (Source: Pasadena Star-News 2011-06-18T05:24:30Z)

Greek PM dumps finance chief to try to survive

Greek bank stocks surged after the cabinet deal, which is likely to restore political stability for the time being and ensure a successful confidence vote. Venizelos is close to a party group unhappy with austerity plans, as is new Deputy Finance Minister ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-17T19:37:31Z)

Kids' lemonade stand near tourney entrance gets reprieve U.S. OPEN NOTEBOOK

Since fining kids over a lemonade stand can be a public relations nightmare, a deal was worked out. On Friday, the stand was moved down the street and the citation was rescinded. The county also waived the need for a permit, which would have cost about $38. (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-18T04:55:52Z)

Tablets make digital textbooks cool on campus

Focus on higher education Privately-held Inkling secured funding and licensing deals with the world's two biggest educational publishers this spring, McGraw Hill and Pearson. The move will allow the firm to produce more than a hundred new titles of ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-18T05:17:21Z)

Friendly Obama-Boehner golf game has high stakes

Saturday's round of golf between President Barack Obama and Republican leader John Boehner has unusually high stakes for a friendly game, since any positive sentiment it yields may help lead to a debt deal. Obama and Boehner, speaker of the House of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T05:17:21Z)

Radiation spike halts Fukushima clean-up

Another cause could be pipes surrounding it. A resumption, the official said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water is stored there. "Unless we can resume the operation within a week, we will have problems in disposing of the contaminated ... (Source: Al Jazeera 2011-06-18T04:48:43Z)

California employers drop 29,200 jobs in May

The San Francisco area added a net 2,600 jobs in May, while the San Jose-Santa Clara statistical area added 2,100. Employment in the information sector has grown 7.1% in just a year. "It is shocking to me — reading the paper, watching the news ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T04:34:24Z)

France, Germany reach deal on second bailout for Greece

After days of skyrocketing alarm among investors, the leaders of Europe's two heavyweights, France and Germany, reached agreement Friday on a key element of a second rescue package to help debt-ridden Greece avert a potentially catastrophic default ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-18T04:48:43Z)

Cleanup of radioactive water halted at Japan nuke plant

Another cause could be pipes surrounding it. But a resumption, he said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water — officials say 110,000 metric tones, the equivalent of 40 Olympic swimming pools — is stored there. "Unless we can resume ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T04:55:52Z)

Carlos Santana's homer helps Indians beat Pirates 5-1

C LEVELAND — Carlos Santana homered and the Cleveland Indians opened a six-game interleague homestand with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Josh Tomlin (8-4) earned the win, bouncing back from three consecutive rocky starts. He gave ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-18T04:41:33Z)

EXCLUSIVE - Carlyle to pick JPM, Citi, CS for IPO - sources

Private equity firms are major clients for Wall Street banks, paying them millions of dollars in fees for underwriting IPOs of their portfolio companies and in securing financing for leveraged buyout deals. Getting underwriting business to take buyout ... (Source: Reuters India 2011-06-18T04:41:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 6:48 pm

McIlroy roars to six-shot lead in record fashion

His total shaved one stroke off the previous U.S. Open record of 132, set by Ricky Barnes at Bethpage two years ago, and was just one off the lowest halfway score at any major, the 130 set by Nick Faldo at the 1992 British Open at Muirfield. McIlroy was ... (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-18T01:28:17Z)

Lady Gaga's 'Edge of Glory' video sparks Twitter war

Kahn, on the other hand, was more diplomatic. "For the record, some Gaga fans tweeting me here are really mean and nasty," he wrote . "But others are beautiful & wonderful." Check out the clip for "The Edge of Glory" below. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T01:28:17Z)

McIlroy roars to eight-shot lead in record fashion

His total shaved one stroke off the previous U.S. Open record of 132, set by Ricky Barnes at Bethpage two years ago, and was just one off the lowest halfway score at any major, the 130 set by Nick Faldo at the 1992 British Open at Muirfield. McIlroy was ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-18T01:06:48Z)

MLB Trades: Michael Cuddyer on the Trading Block, but Should Phillies Jump In?

His clause counts for three teams that, if a deal arises with them, he must approve. Cuddyer said he can't even remember all three of them, although he believes that the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays are two of those three teams. This means that ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-18T01:06:48Z)

Plaintiffs drop suit over huge Calif. land venture

Creditors in a failed deal with Lennar Corp. to build massive housing tracts on the last major parcel of undeveloped land in Los Angeles County have dropped a lawsuit accusing the construction giant and a former subsidiary of defrauding California's public ... (Source: North County Times 2011-06-18T01:13:58Z)

Lance Bass Is Creating a Boy-Band Reality Contest Show

It's going to be really fun," Bass says. "I got a member from Backstreet Boys, A.J. McLean. A member from *NSYNC, Joey Fatone. A member from New Kids on the Block, Joe McIntyre. And a member from New Edition, Bobby Brown. They're all going to form a boy ... (Source: Nymag.com 2011-06-18T01:13:58Z)

Missing Michigan Woman Found Dead In Suitcase

"She's just below the upper tier" of players, said Nick Leider, managing editor of Billiards Digest, after looking at Fital's results from the past few years. "She hasn't won anything big." Francine Bowles, 27, a cousin of Fital's ex-husband, recalled ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-18T01:13:58Z)

McIlroy Runs Away With the Lead

"I love watching him play because it's a very classical, beautiful golf swing," Snedeker said. "Once he matures and starts being out here for a while and being in these kind of situations, I think he's only going to get harder to beat. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T00:59:39Z)

Reaching an NFL labor deal is not a done deal

NEW YORK — Reaching a labor deal soon is hardly a done deal in the NFL. Team owners will be updated on recent negotiations with the players when they meet in Chicago on Tuesday. They've been told to prepare to stay an extra day because of the complexity ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2011-06-18T01:35:26Z)

Rental Companies Get Extension On Replacing Recalled Cribs

The new standards halt the manufacture and sale of traditional drop-side cribs, which the commission says are dangerous. They will also require stronger mattress supports, more durable crib hardware and more rigorous safety testing. More information on ... (Source: digtriad.com 2011-06-18T01:13:58Z)

Devils file for arbitration with Zach Parise

The move means that Parise, who earned $5 million last season, will be awarded a one-year contract in arbitration and become unrestricted July 1, 2012, unless he reaches a new deal with New Jersey. Parise missed most of this past season after having ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-18T00:52:29Z)

How to End the N.F.L. Deadlock

The joint agreements among teams on matters like free agency and revenue sharing, as well as the league's single national TV deal, would otherwise run afoul of federal antitrust laws, which prohibit businesses (in this case, individual teams) from making ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T01:42:36Z)

Green Lantern: Review By Kon-El

Ryan Reynolds said that the film was to be like the next Star Wars, so, let's just say it should stay leveled in Coruscant before traveling to other planets unless it wants to deal with the Death Star. This movie has had quite the strain of problems from ... (Source: MovieWeb 2011-06-18T01:13:58Z)

Some NFL owners unhappy with labor deal

Though NFL owners and the NFLPA have made significant strides over the past week, a number of NFL owners have expressed their unhappiness to commissioner Roger Goodell about the deal being negotiated. It is unclear which owners have offered opposition ... (Source: All Headline News 2011-06-18T01:06:48Z)

Devils in contract talks with Parise

Meanwhile, the sides are expected to continue negotiations, still in their initial stages. The arbitration award, which would be a one-year deal that would allow Parise to become unrestricted July 1, 2012, permits the Devils walk-away rights that would ... (Source: New York Post 2011-06-17T14:22:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 4:44 pm

Hopes of Greece aid plan lift world stocks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro rose and Wall Street stocks opened higher on Friday after words from the heads of France and Germany hinted at an aid deal to save Greece from a default. Speculation that the heavily-indebted euro zone nation could receive 120 ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-17T13:46:46Z)

Profitless Pandora pricks the tech bubble

For the Chinese Internet companies there has been a double dose of bad sentiment to deal with. A series of accounting scandals at Chinese companies listed in North America has led to a loss of confidence in the sector generally. Josef Schuster, founder of ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-17T23:12:16Z)

Reich and Wrong in New Jersey

The kids wanted to donate half the proceeds of their lemonade sale to help fight pediatric cancer. Instead, authorities in Montgomery County, Maryland shut it down. The families of the children were then slapped with $500 fine. Montgomery County cited ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-17T23:26:35Z)

NHL champion Bruins in good shape for future

They even explored trading him. Now, after one of the greatest performances by a goalie in the history of the Stanley Cup finals, that deal looks golden. And there's more good news on the contract front for the NHL champions. Only three players on the team ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-17T22:57:57Z)

More Father's Day deals

burger on Sunday. Bring in the family to show Dad that he's a BFD – big freakin' deal. Say "I want the BFD" and The Counter will buy his burger. One per dad with a paying guest. Additional and premium toppings are extra. 850 Mansell Road ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2011-06-17T23:12:16Z)

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: CBS News 2011-06-17T23:12:16Z)

Republicans See Political Prospects Rise With Slowing U.S. Economy

"We have seen the most anti-investment, anti-growth, anti- jobs strategy that's existed in America since Jimmy Carter ," Romney said of the Obama administration. "And the result has been it's harder and harder for people to find work." David ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-17T13:18:08Z)

NJ Public Workers Swarm Trenton As Gov Chris Christie Tries to Rip Them Off

As David Cay Johnston pointed out last year , public employees in Wisconsin had negotiated a deal whereby some of their pay would come in the form of benefits, so asking them to "pay more" for their pensions and health-care, after they had negotiated those ... (Source: AlterNet 2011-06-17T22:57:57Z)

Best Buy Settles Employee Discrimination Suit

The electronics retailer has denied any wrongdoing. Under the deal, the company "agrees to changes to its personnel policies and procedures that will enhance the equal employment opportunities of the thousands of women, African Americans and Latinos ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2011-06-17T23:05:07Z)

Best Buy settles discrimination lawsuit

The electronics retailer has denied any wrongdoing throughout the litigation. Under the deal, the company "agrees to changes to its personnel policies and procedures that will enhance the equal employment opportunities of the thousands of women ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-17T23:26:35Z)

Shane McMahon looking to make his mark with China venture

In the meantime, Hollywood is trying to find other avenues into China. Earlier this month, Legendary Pictures, a Burbank company that co-financed "The Hangover" and "The Dark Knight," unveiled a joint venture with a Chinese entertainment conglomerate to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-17T23:05:07Z)

Greek prime minister reshuffles cabinet

In Washington, White House spokesman Jay Carney said U.S. officials are monitoring the situation in Greece closely but believe their European counterparts have the capacity to deal with it. "We consider it a headwind, if you will, in terms of the global ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-17T13:39:37Z)

EU Prepares New Greek Aid Deal as Merkel Backs ECB Approach

Stocks, bonds and the euro all gained on the prospect that Merkel's shift would facilitate a new deal for Greece ... roughly 30 billion euros in asset- sale proceeds and about 30 billion euros from creditors. A year after the bailout that aimed to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-17T22:57:57Z)

Puerto Rico: Disappointment, Frustration, and Laughs Over Obama's Visit

Disguised as asphalt. Of paint. Of voices that dare not speak. Of silence. Censorship. The power of injustice. Of dark history. React. Freedom? Democracy? Don't condemn the dictatorship. Here we are imprisoned. The online satire publication "E ... (Source: Global Voices Online.org 2011-06-17T14:01:05Z)

Lady Gaga pushes for gay marriage in New York, asks 'little monsters' to contact undecided senators

We'd never go this kind of mass." Meanwhile, Mayor Bloomberg rushed to the Capitol Thursday in a last-ditch effort to convince Senate Republicans, who have been agonizing over how to deal with the issue, to allow a vote on the gay marriage bill. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-17T13:10:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 2:46 pm

Book Review Podcast: 'Ten Thousand Saints'

In her cover review , Stacey D'Erasmo's writes: The ambition of "Ten Thousand Saints," Eleanor Henderson's debut novel about a group of unambitious lost souls, is beautiful. In nearly 400 pages, Henderson does not hold back once: she writes the ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-17T21:17:44Z)

UN Security Council votes for reform to Al-Qaida, Taliban sanctions

Up until this point, there has only been one sanctions regime to deal with both groups, established under Security Council Resolution 1267 in 1999. "The establishment of two separate sanctions regimes makes it possible to adapt our tools to a threat which ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2011-06-17T21:39:13Z)

Bond prices fall on hopes of more aid to Greece

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and France's President Nicolas Sarkozy ended a meeting Friday with a pledge to get a deal in place to give Greece more loans. Traders are hoping that will prevent Greece from defaulting on its loans and causing another ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2011-06-17T21:24:54Z)

Loud Music, Clean Living

The ambition of "Ten Thousand Saints," Eleanor Henderson's debut novel about a group of unambitious lost souls, is beautiful. In nearly 400 pages ... Their parents are similarly ill equipped to deal with life, being themselves old-school stoners ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-17T21:32:03Z)

Why Democrats turned on Anthony Weiner, but not Bill Clinton

Clinton held a post that used to be called leader of the free world. Weiner was 1/435th of the House. It would have been a huge deal for the Democratic Party to push out a president, especially one as politically adroit as Clinton. It's much easier to ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-06-17T21:24:54Z)

A guide to shopping at farmers markets

7. When you arrive, take a quick tour of the market to see what is available, which vendor has the best quality and who has the best deal. 8. Talk to the seller about how and where each product was grown, how you can prepare it, and what they will have to ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-17T21:17:44Z)

Yankees' Visit to Wrigley Starts With a Loss

Davis left to a standing ovation after surrendering a one-out double in the eighth to Nick Swisher, giving way to the left-hander Sean Marshall. He struck out Curtis Granderson but allowed a single to Mark Teixeira that drove in Swisher, drawing the ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-17T21:17:44Z)

Porn Publisher Larry Flynt Offers Weiner a Job

Flynt, founder of Hustler Magazine, made theoffer in a letter that was published in The Huffington Post on Thursday. Flynt said the offer "was not made in jest" and vowed to give Weiner a 20% raise above the salary he earned in the U.S. House of Representatives. (Source: 22 WSBT 2011-06-17T21:24:54Z)

California Governor Brown wants new budget, fast

BLYTHE, California (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown said on Friday he is pressing for a fast state budget deal with lawmakers, one day after he vetoed a spending plan approved by fellow Democrats. Speaking at a groundbreaking event for a massive ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-17T21:10:35Z)

Logitech Tablet Keyboard (for iPad)

If you frequently use your iPad for writing or emailing, a Bluetooth keyboard is a must-have accessory, and the the Logitech Tablet Keyboard is a good option, but it doesn't offer any unique ... That's a big deal, because the keyboard/touch-screen ... (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-17T21:24:54Z)

Former Cub Girardi returns to Wrigley with Yankees

The father of Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher played for the Cubs for four seasons. Chicago outfielder Alfonso Soriano played for New York for five seasons and was traded to the Texas Rangers in the 2004 deal that sent Alex Rodriguez to New York. (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-06-17T21:17:44Z)

UEFA wants FIFA reforms in 3 months after crisis

NYON, Switzerland (AP) -European football's governing body urged FIFA on Friday to implement "concrete'' changes within three months to deal with world football's ... Women have a lot to offer to the development of the game and it is a first step towards ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-17T21:17:44Z)

Flyers meet with former Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov

PHILADELPHIA - The Flyers have met with the agent for goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, and will do so again, but no deal is in place yet. The Flyers acquired the rights to Bryzgalov, 30, last week in a deal with the Coyotes. Philadelphia shipped over a third ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-17T21:17:44Z)

Greece financial crisis appears to be easing

He replaces George Papaconstantinou, who became broadly unpopular as he imposed budget cuts and tax hikes as part of last year's euro110 billion international bailout deal. Papaconstantinou retains a ministerial position. Government portfolios were also ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-17T21:32:03Z)

U.N. council splits U.N. Taliban, Qaeda sanctions list

The U.N. Security Council on Friday split the U.N. sanctions list for Taliban and al Qaeda figures into two, which envoys said could help induce the Taliban into talks on a peace deal in Afghanistan. The move comes as Washington prepares to start pulling ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-17T21:24:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 12:44 pm

Lady Gaga Unveils 'Edge of Glory' Video; Reactions Mixed (Video)

Richard was even more enthusiastic: "The Edge of Glory is the most beautiful music video I have ever seen. The pink smoke is so magical and Lady Gaga looks stunning." "I LOOOOOVVVVEEEE IT!!!" Juan Gomez gushed. Fan Lisa Murphy wrote: "It's a beautiful vid. (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-17T04:57:03Z)

Evil rears its head in killing of little Caylee

Instead, she partied hard, shopped, had sex with her boyfriend and even got a tattoo on her upper back that read, "Bella Vita," or "Beautiful Life." The jury also heard the many jaw-dropping lies told by the defendant, in which she claimed that a ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2011-06-17T08:31:48Z)

Jabil Puts Surge Before Earnings as RIM Tumbles on Forecast

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 2011-06-17T18:04:28Z)

Top Ride or Die Movie Dads

The world seems at odds with his dreams but Chris perseveres to make a better life for his son and himself. Guido in " Life Is Beautiful " illustrates the most important lesson to pass onto a child. Don't ever let anyone break your spirit or take away your hope. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-17T19:16:03Z)

Lady Gaga premieres 'The Edge of Glory' video

In anticipation of the video, the singer, 25, tweeted : "In bed with Mommy thinking about Clarence, I can't wait for you to see the beautiful video we made together. He's a really special person." (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2011-06-17T06:30:07Z)

Remembering Anthony Weiner before Twitter

In spite of this, it was a beautiful spot on the water and the center of many community activities. To see it fall into disrepair was depressing. At a community meeting about the park, Weiner promised he would secure $1 million in appropriations by a ... (Source: Washington Technology 2011-06-17T18:18:47Z)

Crystal Harris: 'I was not the only woman in Hugh Hefner's life and I didn't feel comfortable'

Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and beautiful. Check out the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club. Hugh Hefner continues to add to his Playboy posse. But his new girls aren't the only notches in his belt. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-17T18:40:15Z)

Hatboro beautification project gets a boost

"We want to make sure everybody is on the same page in keeping downtown Hatboro beautiful and enhancing the whole downtown shopping experience," Barth said. According to Barth, 20 new businesses have opened in Hatboro within the last six months. As for the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-17T18:18:47Z)

Green Lantern wants to be Star Wars , but it's more like the Star Wars prequels

It's basically the purest, most escapist heroic fantasy ever. It would take a lot of work to make something so pure and beautiful into a boring movie, devoid of fun or exhilaration. But Green Lantern rolls up its green sleeves and works hard. Like the Star ... (Source: io9.com 2011-06-17T19:08:53Z)

Casey Anthony Murder Trial Eerily Reminiscent of Phoenix's Debbie Milke Case

But in her case, Phoenix police accused Milke of persuading her roommate, a mentally twisted Vietnam vet named Jim Styers, to do the deed -- which was to put three bullets in little Christopher's head out in the desert on West Happy Valley Road. (Source: Phoenix New Times 2011-06-17T18:33:06Z)

To Sext, or Not to Sext

The revelation that Jimmy Carter, seemingly a devout southern Baptist, read Playboy and "lusted in his heart" did not diminish his standing among American liberals. It may even have enlarged it, signaling that he was actually one of them. By contrast ... (Source: American Thinker 2011-06-17T05:54:19Z)

Monroe County cuts ribbon on new crime lab

"We'll take beautiful buildings downtown anytime you want to do them," Richards said. The county was able to recruit a new lab director from California, Janet Anderson-Seaquist, who started before the new lab opened. "Welcome to the future of forensic ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-17T17:57:18Z)

Dad's Day: Florida offers half-off admission at state parks Sunday and license-free fishing

"We hope the public will take advantage of the license-free fishing weekend and reconnect with fishing," said Nick Wiley, FWC executive director. "Florida is the fishing capital of the world, and there is no better time than now to enjoy our many natural resources. (Source: Naples Daily News 2011-06-17T19:16:03Z)

With more apologies, Weiner steps down

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: Raleigh News & Observer 2011-06-17T05:54:19Z)

Public riveted by Casey Anthony trial

They puzzle over a tattoo Anthony received after her daughter disappeared that says Bella Vita , "Beautiful Life" in Italian. And their hearts flutter watching the home video of the brown-haired little girl singing You Are My Sunshine . On Friday ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-17T19:23:12Z)

Japanese Stocks Decline Amid Earthquake Reconstruction, Greek Debt Woes

Separately, the builder announced plans to sell at least 50 billion yen of convertible bonds. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Gentle at ngentle2@bloomberg.net (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-17T07:13:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 10:46 am

2nd UPDATE: Prada Prices Hong Kong IPO At Bottom Of Guidance, Raises US$2.14 Billion

a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The institutional tranche, initially accounting for 90% of the 423.3 million shares sold, was two times oversubscribed and will account for 95% of the offer. The IPO price was set at HK$39.50 each, at the bottom ... (Source: NASDAQ 2011-06-17T06:08:38Z)

Where ideas grow: Master Gardeners Garden Tour

One-decade transformation Reaching this point wasn't easy. The couple had to deal with a weed-strewn backyard that was mostly clay with an annoying amount of river rock. "It was just horrible," Jordan said. Given what they will see in this backyard on ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-17T17:28:40Z)

Prada raises HK$16.7bn in Hong Kong listing

factors that people close to the deal said had been exaggerated by the tough market conditions. The Hang Seng index was flat on Friday morning, stemming losses from three consecutive trading days. It was down 7.3 per cent this month amid rising eurozone ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-17T08:53:17Z)

Lily Allen had two wedding dresses and wore a Chanel gown to her reception

Lagerfeld recently posted a sketch of the dress he designed for her online along with a picture of Allen wearing it. Allen also took to her Twitter page to confirm the second dress. She said: 'I wore my BEAUTIFUL Chanel dress to our reception.' (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-17T17:07:12Z)

Raft of marijuana legislation highlights a murky regulatory climate

Louis Correa (D-Santa Ana). He has proposed legislation, SB 847, that would ban dispensaries within 600 feet of homes and apartments. It recently passed the state Senate. In the lower house, Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield (D-Woodland Hills) has focused on the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-17T06:22:57Z)

Peter Chiarelli happy he didn't trade Tim Thomas

had lost his starting job and at the time had three years of a $5 million annual cap hit left on his deal. "At the time there was kind of a mutually agreement between myself and Tim and Bill Zito, Tim's agent, just to explore it and on the premise that ... (Source: WEEI 2011-06-17T17:14:21Z)

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: New York Times 2011-06-17T04:57:03Z)

Holy Grail' Hunt 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 ... in any restructuring offer." One reason for the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-17T04:06:57Z)

Hockey Hangover Turns Into Riot Embarrassment

A reporter was offered a camera, price tags still attached, for purchase. The inability of the police to deal with the violence contrasted sharply with their performance at the Olympics, where, backed by officers from across Canada, they successfully ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-17T07:48:51Z)

Greek PM dumps finance chief in bid to survive

Greek bank stocks surged after the cabinet deal, which is likely to restore political stability for the time being and ensure a successful confidence vote. Venizelos is close to a party group unhappy with austerity plans, as is new Deputy Finance Minister ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-17T17:21:31Z)

Sirius: Not Confident in Management, But Still Long the Stock

He acquired the rights to exclusive content, followed XM's lead in in executing agreements with auto manufacturers, pushed through the merger with XM successfully eliminating his major competition, staved off bankruptcy with a last minute deal with Liberty ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-17T07:56:01Z)

Pandora Plunges Below IPO Price, Reversing Yesterday's Gains

Spotify Ltd., the London-based online-music provider that's available in seven European countries, has reached agreements with three major record labels and is close to a deal with a fourth to begin a U.S. service, which could start as soon as next month ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-17T06:22:57Z)

Rebels dismiss election offer, NATO pounds Tripoli

NATO planes resumed bombardments of Tripoli after Muammar Gaddafi's son said the Libyan leader was willing to hold elections and step aside if he lost, an offer rejected by rebels and the United States. Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam told an Italian newspaper ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-17T06:22:57Z)

Breastaurant Brawl: When Less Clothing Brings More Profit

On its Web site, the company writes that customers can expect their food to be served by, "our most prized assets: the friendly, attentive, and beautiful Twin Peaks Girls" that wear checkered bikini-style tops and barely-there khaki shorts. (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-17T17:14:21Z)

Lady Gaga Unveils 'Edge of Glory' Video; Reactions Mixed (Video)

Richard was even more enthusiastic: "The Edge of Glory is the most beautiful music video I have ever seen. The pink smoke is so magical and Lady Gaga looks stunning." "I LOOOOOVVVVEEEE IT!!!" Juan Gomez gushed. Fan Lisa Murphy wrote: "It's a beautiful vid. (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-17T04:57:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 8:44 am

Hats, champagne, fancy clothes: Royal Ascot more about summer social season than actual horses

In a summer when everything royal seems fresh — call it the Kate Middleton effect — the high-tone events offer those who are young, wealthy and connected a chance to rub shoulders with royalty, perhaps with the hope of catching their own prince or duke ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-17T15:05:31Z)

Assad's cousin-businessman resigns

Makhlouf said he would offer shares of Syriatel, Syria's largest phone company, to the poor and and would distribute some of the profits to families of people killed in the uprising. He said profits from other endeavors would be donated to charitable and ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-17T14:51:12Z)

Is This the Xoom 2?

Looking for a Dell notebook? Find the latest deals and coupons on NotebookReview.com Hop a pond. Or ten. Verizon Wireless has Global Coverage. When the job goes global, so should your connection. Get global coverage in more than 220 countries with Verizon. (Source: Tablet PC Reviews 2011-06-17T14:58:21Z)

Analysis: Employer-Based Health Care System Is Crumbling Fast, May Not Survive

One of the less obvious reasons for the unraveling of the employer-based system is that an ever-increasing number of workers are taking a pass on the coverage even if their employers still offer it, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. (Source: Minyanville 2011-06-17T14:58:21Z)

Roger Federer: What Winning Wimbledon 2011 Would Mean for His Legacy

Finally, it would have to involve somehow a second Novak Djokovic halting-act (whether it is Federer who deals the fatal blow), and the diminution of Rafael Nadal. British hopes will have to be suspended, too, for yet another year. Most of all, Federer ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-17T15:05:31Z)

Libya Provides Opportunity to Renew U.S.-Europe Alliance: View

These past few months have shown that when historic events unfold -- whether in Egypt, Syria or Libya -- the partnership between the U.S. and Europe can provide the moral, financial and even military support that no other part of the world will offer. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-17T04:14:06Z)

LevelCloud Chooses OS33 to Launch Fully Hosted Cloud Solution for Global Customer Base

According to a release, powered by the OS33 platform and its web-based desktop (Webtop) for end-users, LevelCloud will offer its customers the ability to access all their apps, data and email using any device, anytime, anywhere, and accessible from any ... (Source: TMCnet 2011-06-17T05:47:10Z)

'Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D' Review - The Tunic Makes The Man

In an effort to polish it up a bit for the modern age, the character models, with special attention to Link, have been redesigned to offer more detail, and there are some additional gameplay features using the 3DS gyroscope. Also included on the cart is ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2011-06-17T15:12:40Z)

Briefly: Mac OS X 10.6.8 build; Spotify nears US launch; iTunes video market share

The beta of Apple's next upgrade to Snow Leopard is marked build 10K540, according to people familiar with the update. No known issues are listed, and the focus areas of Airport, Networking, Graphics Drivers, the Mac App Store, QuickTime and VPN remain the ... (Source: Apple Insider 2011-06-17T05:40:00Z)

iPhone Video App Collabracam Makes a Case for Co-Creation

That's the premise behind Collabracam, an app for Apple iOS that is attempting to offer a new way to create video collaboratively, in real time by using the iPhone as both the directing and recording platform. To understand how Collabracam works ... (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-17T14:58:21Z)

Amdocs to buy Canada's Bridgewater Systems

Amdocs said it expects the sale to close within 90 days. Amdocs said the acquisition will help its customers price the data plans that they offer consumers for their home and businesses, as more people move toward using multiple mobile and broadband ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-17T14:58:21Z)

Rebels dismiss election offer, NATO pounds Tripoli

NATO planes resumed bombardments of Tripoli after Muammar Gaddafi's son said the Libyan leader was willing to hold elections and step aside if he lost, an offer rejected by rebels and the United States. Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam told an Italian newspaper ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-17T06:22:57Z)

Royal Ascot highlights summer social season

In a summer when everything royal seems fresh _ call it the Kate Middleton effect _ the high-tone events offer those who are young, wealthy and connected a chance to rub shoulders with royalty, perhaps with the hope of catching their own prince or duke or ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-17T15:05:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2011, 6:43 am

Behold the mystical power of 'Green Lantern'

But, he adds, "that audience seems to dig the similarly ridiculous, out-there Transformers movies." McMillan says the movie's fantasy themes could mean "smash hit." Reynolds concedes the scrutiny over Lantern' s powers has been unnerving. "I've never been ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-17T01:29:28Z)

Vu1 Corporation Announces $4.1 Million Financing

The debentures have an original issue discount of 15% and mature on the second anniversary of the issue date. Under the terms, the debentures are convertible, in whole or in part, into common stock at a conversion price of $.55 per share and may be ... (Source: PR Newswire 2011-06-17T13:10:59Z)

Tix Corporation Announces Share Purchases by Employees

Tix Corporation ("Tix") (OTCQX: TIXC) (PINKSHEETS: TIXC), a leading entertainment company providing discount ticketing services and branded event merchandising, announced today that certain of its employees have each separately agreed to purchase an ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-17T13:10:59Z)

Pandora shares plunge below IPO price as Internet-stock frenzy cools

"It seems like a lot of these deals are being rushed out at levels that aren't the right spot" to sustain gains, said Larry Peruzzi, a senior equity trader at Cabrera Capital Markets in Boston. Pandora had expected to go public at $7 to $9 a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-16T23:06:18Z)

Casey Anthony's trial is a summer obsession

Cindy and George Anthony attend the trial almost every day. Both have testified for the prosecution. It was all a fantasy, the testimony showed, just like the job at Universal Studios that Casey pretended to go to every day and an imaginary boyfriend with ... (Source: CNN 2011-06-17T13:03:49Z)

German students try to salvage graduation parties after fraud scam

The company has posted no comments about the investigation on its website, which still offers deals for party organization. The news of the alleged scam broke across Germany over the course of the week as students finalizing their party plans realized that ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-17T13:18:08Z)

Bella Vita Tattoo – Who was Casey Anthony's Ink-spiration

The implication the State was trying to make is that the "beautiful life" is Casey's life, not Caylee's life, that Casey was celebrating her newly found freedom from parenting because she had successfully murdered her daughter. But how many jurors ... (Source: LALATE news 2011-06-17T12:56:40Z)

FutureBazaar eyes Rs 1cr online sales every day

FutureBazaar.com is working to strengthen online shopping portal by offering attractive deals, greater consumer engagement and partnering with other firms. Other than FutureBazaar, the company also has online portals for other formats such as eZone ... (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-17T12:28:02Z)

FutureBazaar eyes Rs 1 crore online sales every day

FutureBazaar.com is working to strengthen online shopping portal by offering attractive deals, greater consumer engagement and partnering with other firms. Other than FutureBazaar, the company also has online portals for other formats such as eZone ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-17T12:06:33Z)

Searching for airfares doesn't have to be a gamble

Those specials are often gone within hours. — The so-called discount airlines — JetBlue, AirTran, Southwest and Frontier — adjust their fares less frequently than other airlines, so you can feel more confident locking in a price. But their prices ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-17T13:03:49Z)

Spotify, Gearing Up For U.S. Launch, Closes Its $1 Billion Round

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek can use some of that cash to support a planned U.S. launch this summer. He now has U.S. licensing deals with three of the four big music labels , and is in advanced talks with holdout Warner Music Group. Spotify is also working with ... (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-17T13:32:27Z)

Beyonce's New Album "4" Set For Release Worldwide on June 28; Deluxe Edition with Bonus Music and Video Exclusively Available at Target

Beyonce's sophomore album and subsequent third studio release produced the household hits "Irreplaceable," "Beautiful Liar" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." It also earned her a top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2008, "I AM... SASHA FIERCE ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-17T12:42:21Z)

Republicans See Political Prospects Rise With Slowing U.S. Economy

"We have seen the most anti-investment, anti-growth, anti- jobs strategy that's existed in America since Jimmy Carter ," Romney said of the Obama administration. "And the result has been it's harder and harder for people to find work." David ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-17T13:18:08Z)

Pandora Shares Fall to Half of Wednesday's High

Deals site Groupon is also said to be readying an IPO , and then there's Facebook, which has said that it will pass the so-called "500 rule" this year, which will require it to publicly disclose its finances, but not necessarily offer shares of stock. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-17T01:00:50Z)

'Green Lantern': Revenge of the Lame Superhero Movie

Hal Jordan, the buff, beautiful, promiscuous flyboy who disappoints everyone around him—especially Carol, the putative love of his life—but receives his comeuppance in the form of a) unimaginable powers; b) a profoundly unearned role as hero ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2011-06-17T12:42:21Z)

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