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Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2011, 10:48 pm

Joe Jonas Haunted by Past Relationship in 'See No More' Music Video

Online. It sees the older brother of Nick Jonas all by himself, crooning the R&B-influenced song about a lost love. "You walked away from me baby / I would've never done the same / You made me feel like our love was not real," the ex-boyfriend of Taylor ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2011-06-30T05:03:07Z)

Port Orange tattoo business closing as owner seeks drug rehab

He didn't explain that case, saying only that, "I'll have to deal with that in court." Both cases are part of a latest round of trouble for Johnson, a six-time state convict who was in and out of prison from 1988 to 2005. By 2010, he had tried -- or at ... (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2011-06-30T05:10:16Z)

Los Alamos wildfire reaches lab, forces evacuation

Bandelier National Monument to the south has borne much of the brunt of the Las Conchas Fire. To the west of the town and lab is Santa Fe National Forest (though the state capital city of Santa Fe itself is well to the east). Several Native American ... (Source: CNET News 2011-06-28T01:37:54Z)

Should MLB seize the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Whereas the bankruptcy court has authorized a stopgap loan to keep the Dodgers afloat. Whereas the same judge may very well approve McCourt's $3 billion local TV deal that Selig so arrogantly rejected. And whereas the next time McCourt marries he'll have a ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2011-06-30T05:10:16Z)

Signs are good in NFL talks

Fox Sports reported last night that Smith had told a group of "elite" players that a deal wasn't as close as widely reported, but a league source said Smith was trying to temper expectations. And an undeniably good sign was that a large group of owners and ... (Source: New York Post 2011-06-30T05:17:26Z)

Towns Near N.M. Fire, Nuclear Lab Wary of Radioactive Smoke

"If it gets to this contamination, it's over -- not just for Los Alamos, but for Santa Fe and all of us in between," said Mai Ting, a resident who lives in the valley below the desert mesas that are home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chris ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-29T13:11:04Z)

Amid debt talks, Obama calls for stimulus

Obama's call came on a day when the International Monetary Fund and the Treasury Department urged Washington to reach a deal soon. His push for new construction loans and an extension of a payroll tax cut could further alienate Republicans already incensed ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-29T18:11:43Z)

Dark cloud still hangs over Bank of America

What seemed like a bargain price for the country's largest mortgage lender has cost tens of billions more in mortgage losses, regulatory fines, repurchases of poorly written loans and expensive litigation. The other banks don't have the same pressure to ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-30T04:55:57Z)

Nasty or Nice? Which Obama Will Show Up at Press Conference?

When President Obama emerges today for an 11:30 a.m. press conference he will either be looking to pump up the pressure on Republicans for a debt deal or reassure participants in a shaky economy that a deal is nigh, but he can't do both. The president is ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-29T14:36:58Z)

Obama blasts GOP over debt stand

WASHINGTON — In a blistering rebuke of Republicans, President Obama on Wednesday pressed lawmakers to accept tax increases as part of a deal to cut the nation's deficits and avoid a crippling government default. "Let's get it done," Obama ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2011-06-30T05:03:07Z)

Bankruptcy filing changes the playing field for Frank McCourt's struggle with Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball executives quickly huddled to discuss strategy. They could prevent McCourt from raising cash by selling his team's valuable broadcast rights — a deal they did not like — which might cause him to sue the league or simply surrender his team. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-30T05:03:07Z)

Fire scare in canyon above Los Alamos

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) - The Las Conchas Fire grew a lot on Wednesday as strong winds helped it roar north onto Santa Clara Pueblo land and expand into a 90,000-acre beast. Strong winds helped it roar north onto Santa Clara Pueblo lands threatening the ... (Source: KASA Fox 2 2011-06-30T05:31:45Z)

South Carolina repeats as College World Series champions

Our goal year in and year out is to win championships." After closing out historic Rosenblatt Stadium with a championship, the Gamecocks (55-14) opened beautiful TD Ameritrade Park with another, winning a NCAA record 16 straight tournament games in the process. (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2011-06-29T13:39:42Z)

Sports digest: NFL commissioner, labor boss make joint appearance

Training camps are scheduled to open in just over three weeks with the Hall of Fame game on Aug. 7. Owners and players are seeking a deal that would divide revenues for the $9 billion business -- the biggest hurdle to clear -- and guide league activities ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-30T05:17:26Z)

Rookies learn about the business side of football at symposium

"If I hadn't have had this event, I think I would have missed out on a great deal. We heard from so many good speakers, and there are so many little things that I picked up this week that will carry me through my career." The NFLPA resuscitated the event ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-30T04:55:57Z)

Dodgers Owner Is Definition Of a Dud

Mannywood is long gone, though McCourt still owes Manny Ramirez $21 million as part of that ill-fated signing. No big deal, owners make mistakes signing players all the time, as evidenced by the three wins the Dodgers got in return for the $47 million ... (Source: The Ledger 2011-06-30T05:24:35Z)

Bank of America settles some claims; more ahead

What seemed like a bargain price for the country's largest mortgage lender has cost the bank tens of billions more in mortgage losses, regulatory fines, repurchases of poorly-written loans and expensive litigation. At the same time, Bank of America itself ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2011-06-30T05:03:07Z)

Former South Daytona magistrate pleads guilty to bribery

That charge before Circuit Judge R. Michael Hutcheson, expected to go to trial next month, stems from Mitchell's arrest in 2008 for misappropriating over $100,000 in escrow funds in a Port Orange land deal that fell through. Mitchell's lawyer, Mike Lambert ... (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2011-06-30T05:17:26Z)

Smith gives up two homers Fox in SWB Yankees' loss at Norfolk

Angle drew a four-pitch walk to score Hughes for a 7-0 Tides lead. In the eighth, Norfolk closed its scoring on a Nick Green double that plated Bell and Hughes. Over six innings, Smith allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and walked six batters. (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2011-06-30T05:03:07Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2011, 8:51 pm

Amazon's Next Play: Kirshbaum's Comeback at Amazon Publishing

That the imprint launched by republishing a self-published fantasy novel by a 16-year-old was reassuring to publishers. As long as Amazon was offering an encore only to writers whom publishers had turned down in the first place, there were no apparent conflicts. (Source: New York Observer 2011-06-28T19:45:57Z)

WALTERS: New budget built on shaky assumptions

And the triggers ease the sale of those short-term operational notes that must be repaid by next June. The $4 billion revenue pop is not the only uncertain element, however. Many spending cuts are vague ("unallocated" in Capitolspeak), and specific ones in ... (Source: North County Times 2011-06-30T02:54:16Z)

Los Almos fires continue to rage, officials remain hopeful

The Las Conchas Fire began on private land Sunday and expanded into the Santa Fe National Forest and Jemez Ranger District, according to InciWeb, an online database that keeps track of natural disasters such as fires and floods. The fire was 3% contained Wednesday. (Source: CNN 2011-06-30T02:47:06Z)

LSE Dropping Toronto Bourse Bid Pushes CEO Rolet Toward Nasdaq's Greifeld

Rolet said this week that the bourse will "absolutely not" be put up for sale should the TMX deal fall through, according to the Times newspaper in London. LSE "knows that they are takeover bait, regardless of what they say," said Sachin Shah , a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-30T02:54:16Z)

FDA panel against use of Avastin for breast cancer

Ralph Lauren Sale The panel took a small far more than an hour for its deliberations, much less than half of the time allotted by the FDA. The advisers also voted unanimously that Avastin didn't have positive aspects in breast cancer and that its risks ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-30T02:11:19Z)

Vietnam jails 3 for trafficking women to China

HANOI, Vietnam—Three women in southern Vietnam have been sentenced to prison for trafficking women to China. Presiding Judge Nguyen Van Tong says 29-year-old Nguyen Thi Thuy was convicted Wednesday of selling six women and sentenced to 10 years behind ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-30T03:30:03Z)

Firefighters make small headway on Los Alamos blaze

The so-called Las Conchas Fire has scorched at least 90,000 acres of pine-covered mountain slopes in the Santa Fe National Forest since erupting on Sunday and continued to lap at outskirts of the sprawling Los Alamos National Laboratory. But newly ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-30T03:01:25Z)

Editorial: Let parents control kids' video games

The U.S. Supreme Court was right to strike down a California law banning the sale of violent video games to minors. Some of these games are indeed stunningly harsh, but they are part of a wide range of expression protected under the First Amendment to the ... (Source: News-Press 2011-06-30T02:54:16Z)

South Carolina repeats as College World Series champions

Our goal year in and year out is to win championships." After closing out historic Rosenblatt Stadium with a championship, the Gamecocks (55-14) opened beautiful TD Ameritrade Park with another, winning a NCAA record 16 straight tournament games in the process. (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2011-06-29T13:39:42Z)

CORRECTING and REPLACING FDA Unveils Final Cigarette Warning Labels

When implemented in September 2012, all cigarettes manufactured for sale or distribution in the United States will need to include the new graphic health warnings on their packages. The introduction of these warnings is expected to have a significant ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-28T16:11:12Z)

Fires of New Mexico: it's not a new problem, and it's not just in Los Alamos

Some of them were young women: The Apache women are taught to be strong and independent. The area is beautiful, but the hospital so crappy that we were understaffed and overworked because we couldn't keep help. For example, in the year 2000, we had no ... (Source: Bloggernews.net 2011-06-30T02:54:16Z)

Justin Timberlake part of group buying MySpace

That's a small fraction of the $580 million that News Corp. paid for the site six years ago. The sale resulted in the layoff of about half of the site's remaining 500 workers, said the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. (Source: WonderWall 2011-06-30T02:54:16Z)

Gamecocks: National Champions 2nd Year In A Row

Video USC Wins Back To Back National Championships Victory Party Planned; Championship Gear On Sale USC Batboy, Cancer Survivor, Celebrates USC Win Celebrate With Scott Wingo, CWS Most Oustanding Player Celebrate With Michael Roth, Gamecock Ace The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-30T03:08:35Z)

Myspace Sold To Specific Media For $35 Million (UPDATE)

UPDATE: Myspace CEO Mike Jones released a company-wide email and press release announcing the social network's sale to Specific Media. "Specific Media, a digital media company, today announced it has acquired Myspace from News Corporation," the release reads. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-29T19:44:46Z)

10 Biggest Violent Video-Game Controversies

This week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that a California law banning the sale of violent video games to kids went too far is just the latest in a long string of headline-grabbing moments in gaming history. (source: edition.cnn.com (Source: The Future of Things 2011-06-30T03:22:54Z)

Do You Play Violent Video Games?

The Supreme Court struck down a California law that banned the sale of violent video games to children. Do you play video games that would be considered violent? If so, which ones? Do you think minors should be allowed to buy them? If you don't play such ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-28T20:00:16Z)

Senate Bill 5 repeal effort sets record

Workers may still bargain for wages and some terms and working conditions, but management has the right to impose its offer if the two sides reach an impasse. When asked about the opponents of Senate Bill 5 on Wednesday, Gov. John Kasich said ... (Source: Journal-News 2011-06-30T02:47:06Z)

California tells online retailers to start collecting sales taxes from customers

"We have to consider it," said Loren Bendele, chief executive of Savings.com, a West Los Angeles website that links viewers to hundreds of money-saving deals. "It does not look good for our business." The larger bite from buyers' pocketbooks will be eased ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-30T03:22:54Z)

Doing the math on News Corp.'s disastrous MySpace years

So what's the real damage to News Corp. from this botched online venture? Just subtracting the sale price from the original price tag and calling it a $545 million short-sale doesn't do it justice, because then you're ignoring the puts and takes of running ... (Source: Ars Technica 2011-06-30T02:11:19Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2011, 6:49 pm

Violent Video Games Can Be Sold to Minors: Supreme Court

They do, however, tend to be the industry's biggest hits. Previous attempts to regulate the sale of violent games have been struck down by lower courts, but this was the first time a case had made it as far as the Supreme Court. Opponents say violent ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-27T15:22:17Z)

Microsoft's Significant Upside Move: Does the Market Smell a Catalyst?

It's cheap. Using a discount rate of 9.6% (per Bloomberg) and a terminal multiple of 6x cash flow in year 10, the results show that FCF would have to actually decline approximately 1% for the next 10 years to justify MSFT's current valuation. (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2011-06-28T09:16:01Z)

Law forces out-of-state 'e-tailers' to collect sales tax

They've always felt it was unfair that customers could essentially get a discount for buying items tax-free online, while stores have to charge a sales tax. "Why should the brick and mortar person operate at a disadvantage when they're the ones who does ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-30T01:14:03Z)

Chris Drury and Rangers part ways as New York buys out final year of captain's contract

Drury will be given $3.333 million for the buyout that closes the five-year, $35.25 million deal he signed with the Rangers after leaving Buffalo as a free agent in 2007. The buyout will leave the Rangers with a salary cap hit of $3.717 million next season ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-30T00:59:44Z)

Amid Bankruptcy, M.L.B. Is Said to Look Into Takeover of the Dodgers

McCourt has said he was forced to declare bankruptcy after Selig rejected a television rights deal between the Dodgers and Fox that was estimated to be worth as much as $3 billion. Bennett said appointing a trustee was rare in bankruptcy cases because ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-30T01:14:03Z)

Confrontational Obama rebukes GOP on debt talks

In a blistering rebuke of Republicans, President Barack Obama on Wednesday pressed lawmakers to accept tax increases as part of a deal to cut the nation's deficits and avoid a crippling government default. "Let's get it done," Obama challenged, chiding ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-30T00:59:44Z)

Brown signs bill for online retailers to collect sales tax

They've always felt it was unfair customers could essentially get a discount for buying items tax free online, while stores have to charge a sales tax. "Why should the brick and mortar operate at a disadvantage when they're the ones that do the local ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2011-06-30T01:06:53Z)

Obama challenges GOP on debt talks: 'Get it done'

"You stay here. Let's get it done," he all-but-lectured lawmakers, holding open the possibility of keeping Congress in Washington unless there is significant progress by week's end on a deal to cut deficits, raise the $14.3 trillion debt limit and avert a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-30T01:42:41Z)

Greek financial woes far from over

At some point, they're going to have to face reality." Debt woes also plague Portugal, Spain and Italy, which are watching bankers to see how they deal with Greece. "A messy restructuring of Greek debt and the spillover effects to other economies would ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-30T01:21:12Z)

Los Angeles Dodgers file for bankruptcy

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy court protection early Monday, less than a week after Major League Baseball blocked the team from signing a new television deal to provide ... But a sale of the team out of bankruptcy ... (Source: CNN Money 2011-06-27T21:27:21Z)

Online retailers must start collecting sales taxes from California customers

"You can't give one segment of retail a 10% discount every day. It's just not fair," said Bill Dombrowski, president of the California Retailers Assn., a major player in a coalition of large and small stores supporting the legislation. California's new ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-30T01:06:53Z)

Supreme Court Rejects Violent Video Game Law

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to let California regulate the sale or rental of violent video games to children, saying governments do not have the power to "restrict the ideas to which children may be exposed" despite complaints about ... (Source: BayInsider 2011-06-27T15:22:17Z)

Editorial: Let parents control kids' video games

The U.S. Supreme Court was right to strike down a California law banning the sale of violent video games to minors. Some of these games are indeed stunningly harsh, but they are part of a wide range of expression protected under the First Amendment to the ... (Source: News-Press 2011-06-30T01:06:53Z)

On the move again: New York Islanders deal Ehrhoff to Buffalo Sabres for pick

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Christian Ehrhoff's time with the New York Islanders was brief. The club dealt the pending unrestricted free agent defenceman's negotiating rights to the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, just a day after acquiring the German from the ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-30T01:28:22Z)

Senators seek to raise Medicare age to 67

Coburn is a conservative Republican. But he challenged his party orthodoxy earlier this year when he said he was willing to include higher revenues as part of any deficit-reduction deal. The plan the two men outlined includes a gradual increase over the ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-30T01:28:22Z)

Conservatives Still Making a Big Deal Out of People Not Making a Big Deal Out of Alleged Terrorists' Religion

The Global War on Terror achieved another minor victory last week, when authorities arrested two men for allegedly plotting a violent attack on a Seattle military enlistment center. The DOJ press release identifies the men as "Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif, aka ... (Source: 411mania.com 2011-06-30T00:59:44Z)

Greece Approves Tough Measures on Economy

Ultimately, many economists say, the sovereign debt of Greece and some other countries will have to be restructured, with their creditors accepting a discount on the debts' face value. European officials have so far sought to avoid taking that step. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-30T01:06:53Z)

Islanders can't reach a deal for Ehrhoff

General manager Garth Snow took a risk in hopes of improving the Islanders before the start of free agency, but it did not work out. Less than 24 hours after acquiring the rights to Christian Ehrhoff, talks between the Islanders and the 28-year-old ... (Source: Newsday 2011-06-30T01:14:03Z)

Obama to Congress: Stay put, get to work

But he said a final deal will require the GOP to accede to the government taking in more money from taxpayers in some form or other. That proposition has become a major sticking point in the ongoing negotiations over whether to raise the government's ... (Source: Washington Times 2011-06-30T00:59:44Z)

Microsoft launches cloud version of Office

Microsoft steps into the spectrum space race Growth in sales of business software FT Tech Hub Microsoft handset deal looms Since many businesses are starting to look for the first time at moving applications to the internet, "I think they got the timing ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-27T21:20:12Z)

Microsoft inks Android patent deal with Velocity Micro -- sound familiar?

Agreement provides broad coverage of Microsoft's patent portfolio. REDMOND, Wash. - June 29, 2011 - Microsoft Corp. and Velocity Micro, Inc., have signed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for Velocity Micro ... (Source: engadget 2011-06-30T00:59:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2011, 4:52 pm

Adviser: Obama acting lawfully on Libya

Lugar planned to offer five amendments to the resolution that would further limit Obama's authority. Last Friday, a defiant House overwhelmingly rejected that authorizing but stopped short of cutting off funds for the operation. (Source: WOOD 2011-06-28T17:08:28Z)

N.J. Senate OKs $30.6B budget; Assembly vote up next

Both the Senate and the Assembly have scheduled votes Wednesday. Christie has already promised he won't sign the Democrat's proposal, calling it "pie in the sky, fantasy budgeting." After Republicans tried unsuccessfully to block debate, the Assembly began ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-29T22:58:02Z)

Towns Near N.M. Fire, Nuclear Lab Wary of Radioactive Smoke

"If it gets to this contamination, it's over -- not just for Los Alamos, but for Santa Fe and all of us in between," said Mai Ting, a resident who lives in the valley below the desert mesas that are home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chris ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-29T13:11:04Z)

California Politician Who Wrote Unconstitutional Anti-Video Game Law Plans To Try Again With New Law

The research has failed to show any causal relationship, and all indications are that the "well-being" of children is not at all harmed by such video games. Why bother trying to go through all of this again over a fantasy? (Source: Tech Dirt 2011-06-29T22:43:43Z)

US STOCKS-Futures flat as investors await Greece vote, data

Consumer confidence data and the U.S. Richmond Fed manufacturing services index are also on tap at 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT) and could offer signs of growth momentum. Confidence is seen holding roughly steady from the previous month. Wagner said the housing ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-28T11:53:30Z)

TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Mobile Among Hoteliers Top Priorities

Two-thirds (66%) of respondents say it is important to offer travellers a method of booking their inventory via mobile devices, showing the industry is keeping pace with the rapidly developing mobile market.  The numbers, however, vary between property ... (Source: PR Newswire 2011-06-29T22:58:02Z)

Online retailers to start collecting sales taxes from California customers

"You can't give one segment of retail a 10% discount every day. It's just not fair," said Bill Dombrowski, president of the California Retailers Assn., a major player in a coalition of large and small stores supporting the legislation. California's new ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-29T23:33:50Z)

FACT CHECK: Obama and his gallery of rogues

And I'm pretty sure what the answer would be." THE FACTS: Obama mentioned the tax break on corporate jets six times, enough so a viewer might think eliminating it would be offer significant savings to the government. The benefit, which relates to how ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-29T23:05:12Z)

Stocks, Euro Rise Amid Greece Optimism

By Nick Baker and Rita Nazareth - Tue Jun 28 16:27:33 GMT 2011 Stocks gained, erasing the MSCI All- Country World Index's 2011 loss, while the euro rose and Treasuries fell amid speculation Europe will take action to prevent a Greek default. Commodities ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-28T16:47:00Z)

Buzz wine shop (the first of many?) opens downtown

with the next outpost to be in West Los Angeles or Santa Monica. The shop is open seven days a week until 2 a.m., offering delivery to residents in the downtown area. Buzz is planning to offer tastings, boutique liquors and beverages by the glass. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-29T23:26:40Z)

YouTube video attacks Planned Parenthood after state funding is restored

We maintain, as we've said all along, that just because there are other providers does not mean they offer the same patient-friendly hours, are accepting new Medicaid patients or offer the same services that PPIN offers." Roughly $1.4 million in ... (Source: WNDU 2011-06-29T23:26:40Z)

HP reportedly talking with other manufacturers to make HP WebOS devices

Apotheker was vague about HP's plans and didn't offer much detail on whom the company was talking to or what types of devices it is looking to get WebOS running on from outside manufacturers. But Apotheker and HP have said in the past that the plan is to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-29T23:12:21Z)

NM blaze threatening nuclear lab, sparking fires

Tom Udall, D-N.M., who visited evacuees at the Santa Claran Hotel Casino in Espanola. "When you combine all of those together, (it's) very explosive." Associated Press writers Jeri Clausing in Albuquerque, Barry Massey in Santa Fe. Banda contributed to ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2011-06-27T17:09:39Z)

Los Alamos wildfire reaches lab, forces evacuation

Bandelier National Monument to the south has borne much of the brunt of the Las Conchas Fire. To the west of the town and lab is Santa Fe National Forest (though the state capital city of Santa Fe itself is well to the east). Several Native American ... (Source: CNET News 2011-06-28T01:37:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2011, 2:47 pm

Supreme Court Rejects Violent Video Game Law

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to let California regulate the sale or rental of violent video games to children, saying governments do not have the power to "restrict the ideas to which children may be exposed" despite complaints about ... (Source: BayInsider 2011-06-27T15:22:17Z)

Violent Video Games Can Be Sold to Minors: Supreme Court

They do, however, tend to be the industry's biggest hits. Previous attempts to regulate the sale of violent games have been struck down by lower courts, but this was the first time a case had made it as far as the Supreme Court. Opponents say violent ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-27T15:22:17Z)

New Jersey shifts more costs to government workers

advised them to roll back some of the benefits promised to current workers. But the budget deal reached between Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento did not include pension changes. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-29T02:33:58Z)

Obama says a debt deal can be reached

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Republicans on a long-term debt reduction deal — but also was defensive about charges that he hasn't shown enough leadership on the issue. (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-29T21:32:08Z)

Microsoft's Future is Cloudy

I was wrong. It looks like this is some sort of franchise deal. By introducing all these variables into the equation, as well as charging $6 a month for what Google gives away for free (at least with individual users), Microsoft is headed in the wrong direction. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-29T21:24:59Z)

California Politician Who Wrote Unconstitutional Anti-Video Game Law Plans To Try Again With New Law

With the Supreme Court agreeing with every other court (well over a dozen of them) ruling that government attempts to ban the sale of violent video games to children is a First Amendment violation , it appears that the politician who came up with ... (Source: Tech Dirt 2011-06-29T21:32:08Z)

Hulk Hogan: Ex-wife Linda Hogan is 'delusional' and lying about domestic violence claims

They have two children together: daughter Brooke, 23, and son Nick, 21. Despite the paparazzi following their every move, celebs are not always on their best behavior. Check out which stars you might not want to tangle with. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-29T21:10:40Z)

Greece backs first austerity package, violence worsens

In May last year Greece signed a 110 billion euro bailout deal with the EU and the IMF, which later jumped in to keep Ireland and Portugal afloat as the euro zone reeled from high government debt in the wake of the global financial crisis. If Greece's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-29T21:32:08Z)

Euro, Stocks, Commodities Pare Gains

By Nick Baker and Whitney Kisling - Wed Jun 29 13:33:44 GMT 2011 The euro, stocks and commodities pared advances after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures needed to win European bailout funds, as investors speculated the vote failed to justify ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-29T11:59:29Z)

Greece Passes Austerity Bill — Now Comes the Hard Part

At the same time, it must deal with the worst recession since the 1970s. Unemployment is at more than 16%, and is almost three times that rate for young Greeks. "Greek society may have reached a breaking point," says Ian Lesser, a Senior Transatlantic ... (Source: Time 2011-06-29T21:32:08Z)

U.S. steps up efforts for talks with Taliban

As Obama administration officials look beyond the planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan , one path dominates their thinking about how to finally exit the war — a negotiated deal with the Taliban . After months of quiet, behind-the-scenes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-28T07:07:10Z)

The Frugal Admin: Office 365 tempts me to give up Google Apps, and it will tempt you

(Google also has a special Google Apps deal for non-profits .) It's probably worth noting that different vendors have different notions of what a "small business" is. I used to write for Fortune Small Business and they defined it as under 100 employees. (Source: Beta News 2011-06-29T21:24:59Z)

Cloud showdown: Microsoft vs. Google?

Office 365's multi-tiered pricing plan is complicated (on the plus side, it could offer more choice for different sized businesses). And if it does succeed, Office 365 could risk cannibalizing its still hugely profitable traditional Office software suite. (Source: Fortune Tech 2011-06-28T13:55:12Z)

Newark school board hires new superintendent

NEWARK -- The school board formally has approved hiring Dave Marken as Newark's superintendent of schools, giving the former Dublin official a three-year contract with an annual salary of $190,000. Janis Duran, who served as Newark's interim superintendent ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-29T21:24:59Z)

Factbox: Latest developments in Libyan conflict

Following are the latest political and military developments in the Libyan crisis. * The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on Monday for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Rebels trying to oust him said their forces had advanced to within ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-28T12:57:56Z)

Towns Near N.M. Fire, Nuclear Lab Wary of Radioactive Smoke

"If it gets to this contamination, it's over -- not just for Los Alamos, but for Santa Fe and all of us in between," said Mai Ting, a resident who lives in the valley below the desert mesas that are home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chris ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-29T13:11:04Z)

Blagojevich spokesman: Spirit Airline ad in 'poor taste'

Ad text also also says, "We are guilty of selling seats, but don't expect this sale to serve much time." Messages seeking comment from the airline weren't returned. The Miramar, Fla.-based airline includes flights to the Caribbean and Latin America. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-29T21:24:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2011, 12:43 pm

Obama asks Congress to cancel vacations, deal with challenges

President Barack Obama on Wednesday asked U.S. lawmakers to forego their vacations and instead concentrate on solving the nation's problems, especially debt reduction, as he did in the recent past dealing with bin Laden and others. Addressing journalists ... (Source: All Headline News 2011-06-29T19:23:18Z)

Dark 'Transformers' Unveils Moon Conspiracy, Lingerie Model: Rick Warner

The plot of Bay's third "Transformers" movie, " Dark of the Moon ," revolves around an alien spacecraft that crashed on the moon in the early 1960s. Though the government hushed up the discovery, it prompted President John F. Kennedy 's pledge ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-29T02:12:30Z)

California's grand budget bargain that wasn't

It was drawn up entirely by the Legislature's Democratic majority, which gave up trying to strike a deal with Republicans that would have included a raft of governmental reforms. On the other hand, it arrived for all intents and purposes on time ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-29T19:16:08Z)

Judge Unexpectedly Halts Casey Anthony Trial Until Monday

One witness was to offer a second opinion on the chloroform readings that the state's witness, Dr. Arpad Vass, provided from Casey Anthony's trunk. The trial will resume at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday. On Friday, defense attorneys showed jurors several photos that ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T19:20:53Z)

AU summit opens without Gadhafi, but in his shadow

Gadhafi usually arrives at AU summits in his ballooning robes and dark sunglasses surrounded by a phalanx of female bodyguards. Reporters looked forward to his theatrics, which always involved his refusal to sleep in a hotel room and his insistence on ... (Source: Findlaw.com 2011-06-29T19:16:08Z)

Predicting Facebook's Future

An IPO is the first sale of stock by a company to the public on a major stock exchange. Going public is generally done for different reasons, including desiring to grow, paying off debt, and selling a portion of ownership. LinkedIn, after announcing an ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-06-29T19:23:18Z)

Obama: Ending Tax Breaks For Wealthy Not Radical

Obama says he is still confident that lawmakers can reach a deal that will get the government to live within its means. (Source: WGRZ TV 2011-06-29T19:30:27Z)

New Jersey shifts more costs to government workers

advised them to roll back some of the benefits promised to current workers. But the budget deal reached between Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento did not include pension changes. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-29T02:33:58Z)

Fireworks As Casey Anthony's Father Testifies

"The defense has brought up the suicide," Ashton told Perry. "I do intend for him to identify the suicide note and intend to offer it because it shows that on January 22, 2009, this man had no idea who killed Caylee Marie Anthony, and it rebuts ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-29T19:23:18Z)

Facebook Fever: Investment Doubles in Just 6.5 Hours

went public on April 28 and has since invested in digital textbook start-up Kno Inc. The $50 million fund said it completed a deal to purchase 225,000 shares of Facebook at an average price of $29.28. Facebook now represents about 15% of the fund's portfolio. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-28T00:04:50Z)

Greece passes austerity, but riots seize capital

Investors cheered the bill - which aims to cut spending and raise taxes by euro28 billion ($40 billion) and raise euro50 billion ($71 billion) in privatizations over five years - but, in Athens, the mood was dark. In a haze of tear gas, protesters hurled ... (Source: The State 2011-06-29T19:23:18Z)

Stocks, Crude Oil Gain as Greece Passes Austerity Measures; Dollar Falls

Investors bid for 1.1 times the securities offered, the lowest so-called bid-to-cover ratio since a sale of the debt in December. To contact the reporters on this story: Nick Baker in New York at nbaker7@bloomberg.net ; Rita Nazareth in New York at ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-29T19:16:08Z)

Yemen may retake oil pipeline, crisis persists

"We're close to reaching either a deal or a crackdown," said the official, who declined to be named. "There is mediation, we have been in contact with them. But our patience is limited." The lack of crude has forced the Aden oil refinery to halt output ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-28T15:42:34Z)

Factbox: Latest developments in Libyan conflict

Following are the latest political and military developments in the Libyan crisis. * The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on Monday for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Rebels trying to oust him said their forces had advanced to within ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-28T12:57:56Z)

Facebook sells 225,000 shares to GSV Capital Corp. ahead of anticipated IPO

The investment fund did not say how large its stake in Facebook is, compared with the company's overall ownership, and did not offer clues to the Palo Alto, Calif.-based social network's overall valuation. Facebook officials were unavailable for comment ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-27T22:53:15Z)

On a Clear Day' Now Has One to Open

A 1970 film version starred Barbra Streisand as Daisy Gamble and Yves Montand as Dr. Bruckner. Tickets will go on sale exclusively to American Express card members on July 6 and to the public on July 25. (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-29T19:16:08Z)

Greek police clash with austerity protesters

Labour unions launched a 48-hour strike to protest the measures and more than 5,000 police were deployed to the center of the capital to deal with the protests, with most attention focused on Syntagma Square in front of the parliament. The rally was ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-28T22:30:36Z)

Tax standoff blocks progress in debt talks

The two sides will not make progress on a deal to extend the U.S. borrowing authority as long as Democrats continue to push for tax increases, the Senate's top Republican said. "The path forward ... seems to be blocked by the insistence on raising taxes in ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-29T01:43:52Z)

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