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Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 10:44 pm

Cocksure attitude enrages victims' families

BOSTON — There was something about the way he walked into the courtroom, flashing a cocksure smile at his younger brother, telling the judge he would pay his own legal bills if the FBI would return the $800,000 in cash agents took out of his Santa Monica hideaway. (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2011-06-26T04:24:54Z)

Guest View: Do you have time for HIV?

The test is a simple finger poke and results are read in 15 minutes. Many places, such as the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health, offer testing free of charge for high risk individuals. Sixty-three years. That's the average life expectancy of a ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2011-06-26T04:53:32Z)

Business news: Leadership Council announces new members

educational, social and professional advancement of their members and offer advice and support to agencies to benefit the St. Louis community. • Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen Inc. ranks as the top engineering industry leader in southwestern Illinois for the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-26T05:00:42Z)

Internet Users Riled Up Over China Mobile iPhone 5 Rumor

Sina Weibo A screenshot of Sina Weibo shows a message sent out by a user claiming to be an employee of China Mobile claiming the company was in talks to offer Apple's iPhone 5 in China. More In Apple Internet Users Riled Up Over China Mobile iPhone 5 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-24T11:08:09Z)

China Mobile Says It Talked With Apple, Nothing to Disclose

China Mobile Ltd. (941) , the world's largest mobile-phone company by users, said it held talks with Apple Inc. (AAPL) , after a newspaper reported that the two may be nearing an agreement to offer the iPhone in the country. "We have been negotiating ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T10:16:51Z)

Indiana Planned Parenthood clinics seeing Medicaid patients after federal ruling

The decision sides with federal officials who said states cannot restrict Medicaid recipients' freedom to choose their health care provider or disqualify Medicaid providers merely because they also offer abortions. Indiana attorney general's office ... (Source: Herald Times 2011-06-26T04:53:32Z)

Planned Parenthood Win In Indiana: Judge Blocks Parts Of Tough New Abortion Law

It also sided with federal officials who said states cannot restrict Medicaid recipients' freedom to choose their health care provider or disqualify Medicaid providers merely because they also offer abortions. Indiana attorney general's office spokesman ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-25T01:19:59Z)

Apple's next move could change video gaming forever

Recently, the company acquired the services of former Nintendo UK Head of Communications Rob Saunders and Activision's Nick Grange. While neither individual is involved explicitly with games development — their expertise lies in the field of public ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-26T04:39:13Z)

Bulger's only slip-up led to capture

SANTA MONICA, Calif. —Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger did almost everything right in evading capture for 16 years. The notorious mobster's run from the law was remarkable for its longevity, which was due mainly to the unremarkable new identity he ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2011-06-26T05:07:51Z)

FACTBOX-Key legal battles in wireless industry

June 24 (Reuters) - The mobile telecoms industry has seen a wave of legal battles in recent years as long-established incumbents try to protect their position against newcomers like Google ( GOOG.O ), the front-runner with a $900 million offer in an ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-24T15:04:22Z)

The 5 star sheds some weight

Most rooms may also provide a television and Internet, along with parking facilities. Some may not have room service, while others may retain room service but offer packaged meals instead of a la carte options. They would also have a single restaurant ... (Source: Mid Day.com 2011-06-26T04:32:04Z)

Dozens of Vietnamese protest China amid tensions

HANOI, Vietnam—Vietnamese protesters marched through the capital's streets for a fourth straight week, calling for China to stop entering Vietnamese waters in the South China Sea as tensions between the neighbors continue to flare. Carrying signs that ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-26T04:39:13Z)

Main problem facing Huntsman, Romney is not suspicion of their faith

Detailed PowerPoint presentations rarely win primaries. And in these dark days of economic woe, when Americans are feeling impatient and desperate, voters are especially liable to be attracted to heated, rather than sober, arguments. Americans may simply ... (Source: Daily Herald 2011-06-26T04:53:32Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

But soon after Bulger was lured out of a Santa Monica apartment on Wednesday and arrested at long last, it became clear that the reputed mobster was an old and ailing man living a quiet life. The end did not come in a hail of gunfire, as he'd once ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Local flavor: Wild eager to start rebuilding with two Minnesotans among their draft picks

Lucia and Eden Prairie High School defenseman Nick Seeler, who was taken in the fifth round, are long-range projects, pure and simple. But the Wild came away looking like winners on all fronts. Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke took a ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2011-06-26T04:32:04Z)

Sabathia silences Rockies

A-Rod then went opposite field for a two-run double, and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Nick Swisher, sliding head first to beat Ryan Spilborghs`s throw home. (Source: Daily Camera 2011-06-26T05:00:42Z)

Sabathia, Yankees roll through Rockies in Bronx

A-Rod then went opposite field for a two-run double, and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Nick Swisher, sliding head first to beat the throw from Ryan Spilborghs at the plate. "For a right-handed thrower, that's a tough throw," Rodriguez said ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-26T04:53:32Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 8:41 pm

Michigan basketball recruit survives 2nd plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board determined a utility pole the airplane hit during its forced landing, a low ceiling and dark conditions also contributed to the crash. Hatch saved Austin, but his other children -- Lindsay, 11, and Ian, 5 -- died ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-26T02:08:54Z)

Porta-potty peeper admits to spying on hundreds of women

He says his favorite places to peep were restaurants in downtown Boulder and along the Pearl Street Mall. "I would go into stalls that were dark, away from cameras," the 30-year-old admitted. 'Like' FOX31 on Facebook for News Updates, Giveaways ... (Source: KDVR.com 2011-06-26T02:30:22Z)

Host Germany seeks historic three-peat

A tacky one to boot, with a design of red and blue blooming flowers — and a flaw. The discount, second-choice product from a local manufacturer might have been a poor pick for a gift, but consider that this was the same German federation that had banned ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-26T03:27:38Z)

With Afghan withdrawal, US focus turns to Pakistan

The raid infuriated Pakistan because the government wasn't told of it beforehand. U.S. officials have said they kept the Pakistanis in the dark because they were worried that bin Laden would be tipped off by extremist sympathizers in the Pakistani military. (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-24T06:14:39Z)

Sharman's Blog: Scenes from Santa Monica

After spending two days in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, this is the first chance I have had to decompress and truly appreciate what has just happened. Whitey Bulger has been captured. To look at those five words, that sentence, just seems shocking to me. (Source: My Fox Boston 2011-06-26T02:51:51Z)

While US talks withdrawal, Afghan corruption soars

"We will not try to make Afghanistan a perfect place," the president said. A responsible end to the war is achievable, but he warned of "dark days ahead." (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-26T02:08:54Z)

Michigan basketball recruit Austin Hatch from Indiana critically injured in plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board determined a utility pole the airplane hit during its forced landing, a low ceiling and dark night also contributed to the crash. Bojrab said his friend disputed the report's findings, believing equipment failure ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-06-26T02:51:51Z)

Police: Professors ran site for esteemed men to get sex

William Roseman said. The website, based in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area, featured "weather reports" about police vice stings; physical descriptions and cellphone numbers of undercover police to help members avoid arrest; training videos on what to do ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-26T03:13:19Z)

Debate Over Michael Jackson's Death Clouds Legacy

The singer's good fortune is due in large part to licensing deals cut by executors of his estate, a surge in sales of his music catalog and the $250 million box office of the Sony Pictures film, "This Is It." That documentary, focused on the singer's ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-26T02:30:22Z)

Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact

"We've won every free, fair vote of the people," Brown said Saturday. "Backroom deals in Albany are not an indication of what people in this country think about marriage." Efforts may surface in some states to repeal the existing marriage bans, but the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-26T02:51:51Z)

Afghan corruption soars after withdrawal talks

"We will not try to make Afghanistan a perfect place," the president said. A responsible end to the war is achievable, but he warned of "dark days ahead." For ordinary Afghans, the situation in the center of the country provides a valuable case stud (Source: Log Cabin Democrat 2011-06-26T02:01:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 6:52 pm

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

Savvy and feared, Bulger seized control of a mob empire, running rackets, shakedowns and drug deals over 40 years, officials say, before fleeing Boston in December 1994 on the eve of a federal indictment. While the feds chased leads for 16 years in 19 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Much ado about Islamic banking

He said that while Nigeria is excited to join other countries in Islamic financing, it may not offer an automatic solution unless the regulator steps up its regulatory prowess. He alluded to capacity as a constraint in Nigeria, adding that, "Islamic ... (Source: NEXT 2011-06-26T00:14:22Z)

New York governor signs gay marriage into law

Some states like California offer same-sex civil unions, but not marriage rights. That means the parties have some legal rights like married couples but not all. The American Civil Liberties Union applauded what it called "a victory for families and a ... (Source: Global Nation 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact

"We've won every free, fair vote of the people," Brown said Saturday. "Backroom deals in Albany are not an indication of what people in this country think about marriage." Efforts may surface in some states to repeal the existing marriage bans, but the ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-26T00:14:22Z)

Bobcats are on a better path

If I owned a business, I'd hire primarily family and friends, too. Cho is not an FOM, and he'll offer a strong voice and a fresh perspective. Very young teams tend to be very bad teams, and next season Jordan probably could use all the FOMs he can get. (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2011-06-26T01:04:28Z)

Lady Gaga, on charity trip, urges visits to Japan

Lady Gaga has been active in fundraising for victims of the March 11 disasters, contributing a song to a charity album and a message for a fund-raising T-shirt that goes on sale later this week. "I would like to use my position here today and all week long ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-23T16:17:08Z)

Flyers pull off surprising trade of Richards, Carter

With the deals, the Flyers moved $100 million in salaries. Richards has nine years left on a 12-year extension he signed in 2007, while Carter inked an 11-year, $58 million deal last November. The team will save $7.57 million next season in salary cap space. (Source: Metro International 2011-06-25T23:31:25Z)

Flyers set to move on after deals

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In 30 minutes, the Philadelphia Flyers changed the face of the franchise — just not the course of it. Two separate trades resulted in the departure of leading goal scorer Jeff Carter and team captain Mike Richards. Fans were stunned ... (Source: Daily Local News 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Neighbors Lend a Hand to Flood-Ravaged North Dakota Town

Patrica Eide of Tioga, about 85 miles west, posted an offer to loan her 30-foot camper to a displaced family. It quickly drew a taker: a man with a wife and three children who were living in their van since being evacuated. "We could probably rent that ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Marlins' buildup to stadium lacks wins

But so many players have so many question marks that Edwin Rodriguez gave up as manager and Jack McKeon returned to offer some tough-love order. Rodriguez, of course, became manager when Fredi Gonzalez was run off. Another bad decision. It ties up ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-06-26T00:21:31Z)

Steve Soboroff resigns as Dodgers vice chairman

If McCourt fails to meet payroll, Selig could seize the team and put it up for sale. Robert Sacks, an attorney for McCourt, last week threatened litigation against Selig and did not rule out the Dodgers filing for bankruptcy. Sacks also said McCourt would ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-26T01:33:06Z)

Iowa firm helps keep credit files accurate

Banks are beginning to offer credit checks. M&T Bank, which has branches primarily on the East Coast, is offering its online banking customers their scores for $2.99 a month. Like most companies that sell credit reports or credit monitoring services ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-26T01:25:57Z)

Profiting from Japan's Long, Hot Summer

Aeon will also offer credit worth 200 yen to customers of its Jusco supermarkets who bring in power bills showing they've reduced use of electricity by at least 15 percent during July. "It's hard to imagine we can resolve this power supply problem anytime ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-23T21:53:34Z)

Safety Myth' Left Japan Ripe for Nuclear Crisis

Plant operators built lavish, fantasy-filled public relations buildings that became tourist attractions. Bureaucrats spun elaborate advertising campaigns through a multitude of organizations established solely to advertise the safety of nuclear plants. (Source: The Ledger 2011-06-26T00:35:50Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 4:42 pm

Apple's next move could change video gaming forever

Recently, the company acquired the services of former Nintendo UK Head of Communications Rob Saunders and Activision's Nick Grange. While neither individual is involved explicitly with games development — their expertise lies in the field of public ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-25T22:27:00Z)

Boston FBI denies Bulger whereabouts were known

BOSTON -- The tipster who took down the FBI's most wanted mobster made the call directly to the FBI, not local authorities, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The woman called from Iceland, where she is currently living. She spends her ... (Source: WHDH.com 2011-06-25T21:58:22Z)

Generous residents help neighbors in flooded Minot

Chased from their homes by rising floodwaters and bunking with friends, clergymen Mike Johnson and Mike Pancoast did what seems to come naturally to folks around here: They hopped into a car and headed for a nearby town to help others evacuate. "There are ... (Source: Santa Maria Times 2011-06-25T22:41:19Z)

A Gangster's Gal Was Loyal to the End of Life on the Run

That odyssey ended Thursday when the F.B.I. arrested the couple in Santa Monica , Calif.; on Friday they appeared in a Boston courtroom. Mr. Bulger, now 81, is charged with 19 murders, extortion, money laundering and other crimes; if convicted, he faces ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-25T22:12:41Z)

FOREX-Euro declines for 3rd day on Greece aid uncertainty

Investors are awaiting the Greek parliament's vote on the austerity plan on June 29 and 30 before committing to a stance on the euro's prospects in the coming weeks, said Nick Bennenbroek, head of currency strategy at Wells Fargo in New York. Investors had ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-24T18:39:07Z)

Cameron's Cursing Teacher Swipes Cash From Kids; Talking Cars: Rick Warner

I was expecting a classroom version of "Bad Santa," an uproarious sendup starring Billy Bob Thornton as a soused, foul- mouthed Saint Nick. "Bad Teacher" is just as crude, though not nearly as clever. James Bond meets Dale Earnhardt and Mario Andre ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T03:57:28Z)

U.S. Stocks Fall on Concern Debt Crisis in European Nations Will Intensify

To contact the reporters on this story: Nikolaj Gammeltoft in New York at ngammeltoft@bloomberg.net ; 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 2011-06-25T12:25:42Z)

Casey Anthony trial: Attorneys decline to discuss why court recessed early

That is why most people tracking the case are in the dark about what happened Saturday morning — and why jurors never even walked into the courtroom to hear testimony. (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-06-25T22:27:00Z)

Greece Agrees on Austerity Plan With EU, IMF: Report

"I suspect that many in Europe, and in the U.S., for that matter, are experiencing many of the same types of anxieties we felt here during those dark days in late 2008," said Kevin Giddis, managing director of fixed income at Morgan Keegan. Investors worry ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-23T19:44:43Z)

Boston gangster story is a tale of 2 brothers

In his 1996 memoir "While the Music Lasts," William Bulger described Whitey, five years his senior, as being in "a constant state of revolt" and as "restless as a claustrophobic in a dark closet." Whitey kept himself in top physical shape ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2011-06-25T22:34:09Z)

Minnesota Wild draft Mario Lucia in 2nd round

"Now the hard work comes. The marathon is only beginning." The Wild took another Minnesotan, defenseman Nick Seeler from Eden Prairie High School in the fifth round. But assistant general manager Brent Flahr insisted the local connections were a coincidence. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T23:17:06Z)

Apple's iPad owns Tablet Market, but Competitors Abound

Hewlett-Packard's WebOS-based TouchPad rumored to hit stores in July may also be a good competitor to the iPad. A dark horse competitor to the iPad might be tablets running Microsoft Windows 8 . Instead of putting its Windows Phone 7 OS on a tablet ... (Source: PC World 2011-06-25T22:34:09Z)

White House announces plan to tap oil reserve

Related Stocks sink after weak jobs report; oil drops Oil company sued over Santa Barbara spills Obama seeks ways around Congress to boost economy Oil and gas prices fall as Saudi Arabia moves to increase output "We are taking this action in response to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-23T17:14:24Z)

Amateur Patrick Cantlay holds onto Travelers lead

Nick Watney and Shane Bertsch are at 10-under. Eight others are four strokes back. The cut line was at 4-under par, the lowest on tour this season. First-round leader Jim Renner was among those who failed to make it. Cantlay had just played 36 holes in one ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-25T22:34:09Z)

Those victimized by Bulger react to capture

She said "no way, that's not possible." The fugitive Boston mob boss and his girlfriend, Catherine Greig, were arrested late Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after 16 years on the run. Bulger is accused of killing Donahue's husband, Michael, in May 1982. (Source: Myfoxla.com 2011-06-25T21:36:53Z)

Minnesota's Lucia drafted by Wild

Lucia was one of two local scholastic players to be picked by the Wild -- Nick Seeler of Eden Prairie was chosen in the fifth round (No. 131). Seeler, incidentally, becomes the first player from the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League ... (Source: NHL.com 2011-06-25T21:36:53Z)

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

Bulger, the leader of the violent Winter Hill Gang, is charged in connection with 19 murders. He was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, where he had lived for 15 of the last 16 years, according to his landlord. Bulger's flight in early 1995 ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 12:50 pm

Safety Myth' Left Japan Ripe for Nuclear Crisis

Plant operators built lavish, fantasy-filled public relations buildings that became tourist attractions. Bureaucrats spun elaborate advertising campaigns through a multitude of organizations established solely to advertise the safety of nuclear plants. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-25T01:34:18Z)

Inexpensive Thai Fare, With a Sunset View

But it does offer a lovely view, food that can be satisfying and healthful and, not least, bargain prices, particularly at lunch. The menu lists almost all the Thai standards plus a few popular Chinese appetizers, like dumplings. Our group tried to stay ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-25T00:58:30Z)

Flyers trade away stars for Bryzgalov

The Flyers moved over $100 million in salary in Thursday's deals that sent Richards to the Los Angeles Kings and Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets . Richards and Carter still had plenty of years remaining on monster contracts — Richards has nine ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-24T03:37:10Z)

Nugent-Hopkins heads to Edmonton with top NHL pick

The Philadelphia Flyers, using the eighth pick they obtained in one of Thursday's stunning trades, the one that sent leading scorer Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets, took center Sean Couturier of the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL. (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-25T15:31:49Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

Savvy and feared, Bulger seized control of a mob empire, running rackets, shakedowns and drug deals over 40 years, officials say, before fleeing Boston in December 1994 on the eve of a federal indictment. While the feds chased leads for 16 years in 19 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Giroux, van Riemsdyk ready to fill void left by blockbuster trade

Jeff Carter and Mike Richards ran out of time to bring the Stanley Cup back to Philadelphia for the first time since 1975. Linked in the orange and black from 2003 when they were drafted together, Richards and Carter were shown the door together in a pair ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-25T19:13:43Z)

Asian Airline Orders Dominate Paris Air Show

The Asian A320 deals helped Toulouse, France-based Airbus announce more than 16 times as many firm orders as Boeing Co. at the show and contributed to the A320neo becoming the fastest selling new airliner in history. Chicago-based Boeing Co. has yet to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-24T12:41:12Z)

Cameron's Cursing Teacher Swipes Cash From Kids; Talking Cars: Rick Warner

I was expecting a classroom version of "Bad Santa," an uproarious sendup starring Billy Bob Thornton as a soused, foul- mouthed Saint Nick. "Bad Teacher" is just as crude, though not nearly as clever. James Bond meets Dale Earnhardt and Mario Andre ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T03:57:28Z)

Clarke: Flyers different, but better after big moves

"(Carter and Richards) are terrific players and they were important to our organization, but it was time for a change." Still, Clarke knows pulling the trigger on the deals had to be a difficult one. Richards had been the team's captain the last three ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T16:43:24Z)

Boeing puts on a brave face as Airbus soars

In contrast, by Friday Boeing had announced deals for just 68 of the 737, bringing its total to 111 jets, worth $17.1bn. The success of the Neo – it has now secured more than 1,000 orders since its launch last year – has piled further pressure on ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-24T22:06:42Z)

Airbus trounces Boeing with another record order

Airlines often negotiate discounts on large deals. The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show, where Airbus has cashed in on airlines' desire to reduce sky-high fuel costs and cut their carbon dioxide emissions. Airbus says the A320neo is 15 percent ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-23T11:59:26Z)

Wal-Mart renovates valley store as part of national makeover

They fill the gap between discount grocery stores and supercenters, offering a full line of groceries, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty aids and a limited selection of general merchandise. A photo department was eliminated from the Lamb store several ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2011-06-25T19:06:34Z)

FILM REVIEW: 'Bad Teacher' is pretty good

With legs more suitable for a dance pole than a seventh-grade classroom, Diaz is the ultimate hot-for-teacher fantasy. But it's utterly implausible that she'd be allowed to don barely there miniskirts, spiked heels and lipstick in the shade of hooker-red. (Source: Abington Mariner 2011-06-25T16:21:55Z)

BAZI® Closes $500,000 Private Placement

Sales of shares will be made in specified amounts and at prices that are based upon the market prices of the Company's common stock immediately preceding the sales to LPC, without any fixed discount. A more detailed description of the agreement with LPC is ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-25T18:30:46Z)

NHL Draft Starts with Big Moves from Oilers, Wild, Jets

In addition, several teams made significant deals to go along with their first round picks ... A day earlier, the Flyers traded stars Mike Richards and Jeff Carter to make room for goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Philadelphia also acquired the No. (Source: Associated Content 2011-06-25T17:26:21Z)

Tim Rutten: Whitey Bulger and the lure of those on the lam

It isn't the individual and actual fugitives who are admired but the vicarious and exhilarating fantasy — however momentary — of a life lived beyond the reach of authority. It's fascinating, moreover, to see how this undercurrent of sympathy persists ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-25T18:45:05Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 10:42 am

Mel Antonen: Riggleman feels good about decision

Riggleman said the players gave him 100 percent. There was controversy in May when new outfielder Jayson Werth, the former Philadelphia Phillie who signed a seven-year, $126 million deal, created waves when he said, "changes needed to be made," fueling ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-25T16:21:55Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

But soon after Bulger was lured out of a Santa Monica apartment on Wednesday and arrested at long last, it became clear that the reputed mobster was an old and ailing man living a quiet life. The end did not come in a hail of gunfire, as he'd once ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Casey Anthony trial: Attorneys decline to discuss why court recessed early today

Ashton confirmed that Furton's deposition would be taken today. He would not comment on any speculation of a plea deal at this point in the trial. Anthony, 25, is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee Marie in the summer of 2008. The toddler's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-25T16:43:24Z)

Cameron's Cursing Teacher Swipes Cash From Kids; Talking Cars: Rick Warner

Diaz's skimpy outfits, which showcase her racehorse legs, are only a temporary distraction. I was expecting a classroom version of "Bad Santa," an uproarious sendup starring Billy Bob Thornton as a soused, foul- mouthed Saint Nick. "Bad Teacher ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-25T03:57:28Z)

Kurt Rambis in Limbo with Lockout News Delaying Firing by Minnesota TImberwolves

Rambis has 2 years remaining on a 4-year deal, but David Kahn needed to relieve him of his responsibilities during or after the 2010-2011 NBA season. He kept him around for a draft in which he most likely had very little to no say in and the media is ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-25T16:50:33Z)

With Afghan withdrawal, US focus turns to Pakistan

The raid infuriated Pakistan because the government wasn't told of it beforehand. U.S. officials have said they kept the Pakistanis in the dark because they were worried that bin Laden would be tipped off by extremist sympathizers in the Pakistani military. (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-24T06:14:39Z)

Clarke: Flyers different, but better after big moves

"He's made our team better. We realize we gave up two very good players and you hope it's a deal that turns out good for the Flyers, Los Angeles and Columbus. "(Carter and Richards) are terrific players and they were important to our organization ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T16:43:24Z)

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number ... is charged in connection with 19 murders. He was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, where he had lived for 15 of the last 16 years, according to his landlord. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

Obama slides toward Afghan exit

In his speech, Obama lowered the goals for the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and invited the Afghan government to negotiate a deal with the Taliban, the ultra-orthodox Islamic group that hosted al Qaeda organizers of the 9/11 mass-murder. "Our position on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-23T04:49:56Z)

Obama Faces Major Test In Debt-Limit Negotiations

McConnell and House Speaker John Boehner have repeatedly said that no deal can include tax hikes. Amid an economic slowdown, persistently high unemployment and a looming deadline for action, the negotiations will challenge Obama's ability to forge a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-25T16:14:46Z)

WRAPUP 1-Top Republicans insist no taxes in U.S. debt deal

A deal must be reached by Aug. 2 to avoid a potential default on the country's $14.3 trillion debt. The top Republicans in Congress, McConnell and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, held fast on Friday to their position that Congress would ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-24T16:30:16Z)

Coming soon to a theater near Yuri

In a poorly air-conditioned auditorium filled well beyond its 2,000-seat capacity, the Hollywood contingent went on stage to introduce the opening film of the 33rd Moscow International Film Festival: Paramount Pictures ' "Transformers: Dark of the Moon ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-25T17:12:02Z)

ROGER SIMON COLUMN Leaving Afghanistan not quick, not easy

"And even as there will be dark days ahead in Afghanistan, the light of a secure peace can be seen in the distance." That last phrase is a little close to Gen. William Westmoreland's famous 1968 statement that there was "light at the end of the tunnel" in Vietnam. (Source: Delaware Wave 2011-06-25T16:36:14Z)

Cashing in on the Casey Anthony Trial

Kabrawala said the company has also struck a deal with Anthony Lazzaro, one of Casey's ex-boyfriends, to participate in a question and answer session during the tour once he is no longer a part of the trial. And the company said it is also in talks with ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-24T19:50:42Z)

'Rageaholic' Bulger headed back to Boston; could spill beans on crooked lawmen

Bulger, the former leader of the violent Winter Hill Gang, was captured in Santa Monica, Calif ... If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number of local, state and federal law enforcement officials, according ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-24T15:04:22Z)

Sarkozy defends Libya mission as House keeps funding

Jets could be heard overhead as Libyan tracer fire arced across the dark sky. Libyan television said the NATO-led military alliance also hit targets in the town of Zlitan, east of Tripoli. War-fatigued lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives took a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-24T22:42:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 8:44 am

DELAWARE: Ships gain historic status

Over time, the ship became a burden to the historic society and in 1999, the organization decided to sell it. When the sale fell through, a group of local residents formed the Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation -- a nonprofit that has overseen the ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2011-06-25T12:18:32Z)

The New Imperialism: EU Aid Package Will Destroy Greece and Enrich Germany

The French-German solution--Greek austerity measures and sale of public assets, and $157 billion in EU and IMF loans over several years—coupled with either a voluntary soft restructuring by French, German and other banks is bogus. German and French ... (Source: Global Politician 2011-06-25T12:25:42Z)

Life On The Lam: Bulger, Girlfriend Enjoyed Ocean Breezes, Fine Dining

"She was beautiful." Bulger often wore a hat and pulled down the brim ... "Sometimes, I wanted to give them a tip of stuff on sale." Schlank was put off by the answering service. "After a while, I said forget about it," she said. Another neighbor, Denise ... (Source: News4Jax.com 2011-06-25T13:08:39Z)

Greek ministers appeal to MPs to back austerity plan

Papandreou's MPs solidly backed the new government in a vote of confidence on Wednesday. But doubters maintain their opposition to higher taxes and the planned sale of shares in some state-controlled companies. "Shops are shutting down every day and we are ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-25T14:05:55Z)

Billy the Kid tintype, believed to be only surviving image of outlaw, up for auction in Denver

DENVER (AP) — What is believed by some to be the only surviving portrait of Billy the Kid is up for sale for Denver. The tintype is set to be auctioned Saturday evening at the 22nd Annual Old West Show & Auction. Organizers expect it could fetch between ... (Source: KDVR.com 2011-06-25T13:44:26Z)

2 IITians turn down lucrative job offers, tread new path in farming

"We sell directly to food processing companies. It helps farmers earn more," said Shashank. The FnF charges a nominal 10% of total sale value from farmers. The techies plan to lower this figure in future as more farmers join their initiative. "We want to ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-25T14:13:04Z)

Sean Kingston leaves hospital after jet ski accident

Sean Kingston leaving the 'Today' show in New York City. - A. Macpherson / Splash News The Beautiful Girls singer was in a critical condition after the crash in Miami on May 29, and suffered a broken jaw, a broken wrist and water in his lungs. But the 21 ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-25T14:05:55Z)

How to Fix Gay Marriage, Understanding What Both Sides Have Forgotten

Me, I'm biased toward women. White, black, Asian, thick or thin. Women trip my trigger, turn me on. Whoo-hah. Women, all of them, are beautiful. So, a small part of me can understand that some women may also feel this way. Whoo-hah baby! I can't say that I ... (Source: Associated Content 2011-06-25T15:17:30Z)

Why We Can't Stop Watching the Casey Anthony Trial

Peterson had met beautiful masseuse Amber Frey and seemed to have wanted a life with her, free from other commitments. The window onto Ms. Anthony's soul is especially cloudy and draws the nation ever closer, squinting through the glass for any glimpse. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T14:41:42Z)

Arts festival kicks off on beautiful day in Des Moines

A suspiciously high number of downtown workers in casual Friday clothes strolled through the Des Moines Arts Festival on what turned out to be a perfect afternoon. The event opened at 11 a.m., five hours earlier than in years past, and more than a few ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-25T14:48:52Z)

Assessed values continue to decline

He said one industrial site's value was lowered by $60 million last year. With home sale prices continuing to decline, Hill does not see the negative trend ending soon. "There is no indication the trend will change. I think we're going to continue to ... (Source: Porterville Recorder 2011-06-25T12:40:01Z)

Billy the Kid image up for auction in Denver

DENVER—What is believed by some to be the only surviving portrait of Billy the Kid is up for sale for Denver. The tintype is set to be auctioned Saturday evening at the 22nd Annual Old West Show & Auction. Organizers expect it could fetch between $ ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-25T13:58:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 6:48 am

State representative: Lack of wood preventing sale of Katahdin mills

If the sale goes through, it would be IGIC's second major mill acquisition in Maine since September, when the firm purchased the former Domtar pulp mill in Baileyville for $64 million. Conlogue estimated that the restart of the Katahdin Paper Co. LLC ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-25T10:59:48Z)

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

Bulger, the leader of the violent Winter Hill Gang, is charged in connection with 19 murders. He was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, where he had lived for 15 of the last 16 years, according to his landlord. Bulger's flight in early 1995 ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

EU Aid Package Will Destroy Greece, Enrich Germany

The French-German solution -- Greek austerity measures and sale of public assets, and $157 billion in EU and IMF loans over several years -- coupled with either a voluntary soft restructuring by French, German and other banks is bogus. German and French ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-24T04:12:58Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

But soon after Bulger was lured out of a Santa Monica apartment on Wednesday and arrested at long last, it became clear that the reputed mobster was an old and ailing man living a quiet life. The end did not come in a hail of gunfire, as he'd once ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

CAGE FIGHT 8: West's Morgan critical of performance in win

Thomas couldn't take command in the second round, eventually succumbing when Roberts gripped his foot and twisted it violently to the left. Scott Heckman made quick work of his opponent, Casey Johnson, choking him out just :37 into the fight - the fastest ... (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2011-06-25T13:22:58Z)

BoostTwitterFollowers.com is raising the standard to Buy Twitter Followers Online in celebration of their 2 years of success in the industry

EMAILWIRE.COM , June 25, 2011 ) Santa Barbara, Ca -- Millions of people use it every day, it can make small businesses grow and turn ideas into reality. The social microblogging site, Twitter, is quickly becoming the forefront in advertising and media for ... (Source: Emailwire 2011-06-25T11:49:54Z)

Some Greeks Fear Government Is Selling Nation to Help Save It

And Greece has promised to generate another $72 billion by selling off prime state assets, which many Greeks consider a fire sale of national patrimony. While the commitment to austerity will allow Greece access to a fresh infusion of international aid ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-23T00:46:33Z)

Greek ministers appeal to MPs to back austerity plan

Papandreou's MPs solidly backed the new government in a vote of confidence on Wednesday. But doubters maintain their opposition to higher taxes and the planned sale of shares in some state-controlled companies. "Shops are shutting down every day and we are ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-25T10:31:10Z)

BHS graduate made key break in case

is being credited behind closed doors with sifting through hundreds of tips and nailing down the information that directly led to Bulger's arrest in a Santa Monica, Calif., apartment Wednesday with his longtime paramour, Catherine Greig. "The marshals were ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2011-06-25T12:54:20Z)

Assessed values continue to decline

He said one industrial site's value was lowered by $60 million last year. With home sale prices continuing to decline, Hill does not see the negative trend ending soon. "There is no indication the trend will change. I think we're going to continue to ... (Source: Porterville Recorder 2011-06-25T12:40:01Z)

Famed crime boss James 'Whitey' Bulger arrested in Santa Monica

Legendary Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, who has been on the run for more than a decade, was arrested Wednesday in Santa Monica, multiple law enforcement sources told The Times. Bulger, 81, has been the subject of several books and was the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-23T05:54:22Z)

Michelle Obama and family go on African safari

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, South Africa—It's an African safari for Michelle Obama and her family. The first lady, her daughters, her mother, and a niece and nephew climbed into an open-air vehicle Saturday afternoon in search of lions, tigers, giraffes and ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-25T12:40:01Z)

Fried Kool-Aid? New, Unusual Fried Foods Hit County Fairs

Fried Kool-Aid is the newest of favored fried foods for sale at state fairs this summer, but maybe the usual fried "Zucchini Weeni," a hot dog wrapped in zucchini and dipped in batter, is more your speed. At the San Diego County Fair, where fried Kool-Aid ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-25T11:28:26Z)

MASS. MARKET: FDA's move is last call for local beer company

All four were determined to be unsafe because straight caffeine was added to them during the manufacturing process (alcoholic beverages containing tea or coffee, including Boston Beer's Twisted Tea, were left untouched). Kallman didn't get any ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2011-06-25T12:25:42Z)

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