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Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 3:10 am

Brazilian-born trio lends Portugal a Latin tempo

(AP) — MAGALIESBURG, South Africa - Portugal's fluid passing game and neat ball skills have earned its players the tag of "the Brazilians of Europe," and a trio of Brazilian-born players in Portugal's World Cup squad ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-12T09:52:42Z)

Hosts satisfied despite less than perfect opener

South Africa woke up with a smug satisfaction on Saturday despite only drawing in the opening World Cup match. The 1-1 draw for the host nation in the tournament's first match against Mexico at Soccer City on Friday has ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-12T09:09:45Z)

Cleveland Browns notify RFAs of reduced offers as of June 15

The reduction, an option available to all teams but not used by the majority, would be more than $1 million for four of the five Browns affected. "That letter has no positive effect on this situation," said Brian Mackler ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-12T09:59:51Z)

Court says family can't collect in autopsy typo case

BEVERLY — The small Cape Ann Waldorf School has two big deals in the works. In its quest for a new home, the private school in Beverly Farms signed an agreement to buy Project Adventure's administrative building on May ... (Source: Salem News 2010-06-12T09:59:51Z)

WORLD CUP: Mexico 1, South Africa 1 (tie)

A late goal by Rafael Marquez allowed Mexico to escape with a 1-1 tie against South Africa Friday in the opener of the 2010 World Cup. Marquez erased a one-goal deficit by converting a nice pass from Andres Guardado, who ... (Source: OfficialWire 2010-06-12T09:31:13Z)

Nebraska To Join Big 10 in 2011-12

LINCOLN, Neb. - Paterno vs. Pelini. Huskers vs. Hawkeyes. Trips to Columbus, Ohio, instead of Columbia, Mo. And the Wisconsin Badgers will get to face athletic director Barry Alvarez's alma mater. So long, Big 12 ... (Source: Today's TMJ4 2010-06-12T09:59:51Z)

Millville driver killed in Old Bridge raceway crash is second fatality in three years at track

OLD BRIDGE — Drag racing veteran Neal Parker of Millville was on his way to a career best run. His 2005 Monte Carlo accelerated down the quarter mile track, crossing the finish line at Raceway Park in Old Bridge in ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-12T10:07:01Z)

Spirit Airlines and Pilots Keep Talking

Negotiators for Spirit Airlines and its pilots found something to talk about early Saturday, with the pilots letting a midnight strike deadline come and go without walking out. Spirit Airlines canceled flights are shown ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-12T09:45:32Z)

Wolfgang Puck's Stacked Tomatoes and Mozzarella With Balsamic Reduction

"All you need for this vertical rendition of a classic tomato-mozzarella salad is fresh seasonal tomatoes, a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar (see above), and a little extra virgin olive oil. After reduing balsamic ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-12T09:45:32Z)

World Cup 2010

The game has come a long way in America since that match and, while most firmly expect an England victory in Rustenburg on Saturday, an upset would hardly be viewed as miraculous. England have mixed feelings going into ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-12T09:45:32Z)

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