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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2010, 7:10 am

Kandahar operation to go slower than planned: US general

BRUSSELS (AFP) – The commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, said on Thursday that a pivotal operation in the southern Kandahar province will move at a slower pace than initially planned ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-10T13:58:27Z)

Can cell networks handle the World Cup?

(CNN) -- World Cup time is almost here -- but can your cell carrier handle it? Beginning Friday, millions of sports fans in the United States and around the world will be using their wireless mobile devices ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-10T13:08:20Z)

At World Cup, North Korean team goes under cover

From left, North Korea's Ri Kwang Hyok, Jong Tae Se and Kim Kum Il challenge for the ball during a team training session in Tembisa near Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday June 8, 2010. North Korea are preparing for the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-10T13:58:27Z)

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Kicks Off In Manchester

The 2010 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will get under way at noon Thursday, but the yearly festival has way more to offer than just great music. Organizers promise the festival, now in its ninth year, organizers promise ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-10T13:15:30Z)

Thursday (Rooting style changing) edition: Wha' Happened?

A younger RandBall would never have conceived of rooting for either the Chicago Blackhawks (former rival of the old North Stars) or the Boston Celtics (doesn't that city always steal Minnesota's best players?). But ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-10T13:36:58Z)

Just Energy Signs on as Sponsor of the Texas Brahmas

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas , June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Energy is very pleased to announce a new marketing agreement with Nytex Sports/Texas Brahmas Hockey Club that will see Just Energy become an official sponsor of the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T14:05:36Z)

Empire City Realty Shakes Up NYC Real Estate Market

NEW YORK , June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire City Realty , a full-service real estate brokerage headquartered in Manhattan , is proud to announce its official debut within New York 's real estate community. Founded by ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-10T14:05:36Z)

Hard-working Toews honored with Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP

PHILADELPHIA -- It was last August 7 when agent Pat Brisson was out in Halifax, Nova Scotia, celebrating a certain Pittsburgh captain's first Stanley Cup. He was sharing some of the moments, the details and stories from ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-10T13:51:17Z)

If you watch one match, make it U.S.-Slovenia

The first thing you need to know about the U.S. team in the World Cup, the very first thing, is that you are under no legal, moral or patriotic obligation to root for the Americans on Saturday against England. None ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-10T13:29:49Z)

5 challenges of buying used

This post comes from Trent Hamm at partner blog The Simple Dollar . I revel in used stuff. I use PaperBackSwap almost religiously. I love shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops. I look forward to yard sales and ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-10T13:29:49Z)

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