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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2010, 4:10 pm

Armed ethnic clashes rage in Kyrgyzstan; thousands flee

(CNN) -- Tens of thousands of Uzbeks are fleeing ethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan amid what one aid official described Sunday as a "humanitarian catastrophe," according to the International Committee of the Red ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-13T21:18:42Z)

Drake set to reign with 'Thank Me Later'

TOWSON, Md. — If the strain of high expectations are weighing on Drake, you can't tell it as he sits in his hotel room, contemplating a future that could make him the biggest new hip-hop star in years. It's a couple of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-13T22:44:36Z)

Folding bikes making tracks on road to greener travel

Folding bikes touted as eco-friendly and stylish way to commute Number of folding bike cyclists and manufacturers has grown in recent years Portability is key to success of the bikes as is increasing number of cycle ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-13T22:58:55Z)

THE HAND OF CLOD -- British Papers Shred Hapless Goalie After 1-1 Loss To USA

England was heavily favored to beat the US in the World Cup yesterday. They didn't. In fact, if not for a US shot that hit the goalpost in the second half, they would have lost. And so the 1-1 tie is viewed as one of the ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-13T22:44:36Z)

Space probe returns to Earth from trip to asteroid

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) -- A fiery burst of light over the Australian Outback marked the return of a Japanese space probe that scientists hope carried samples from an asteroid that could offer insights into the creation ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-13T22:44:36Z)

No HD for Strasburg: Pay TV as usual

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg's dazzling debut last night looked a little less dazzling to many Washington-area viewers. Where the 21-year-old rookie's 14-strikeout performance represented the future, Verizon Fios ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-13T22:37:27Z)

CORRECTING and REPLACING Record Breaking 2010 FIFA World Cup on Univision Network for ...

Source: The Nielsen Company NPM Fast Nationals, Live +SD, 6/10/10, Thursday 1:55-5:12PM EST. Reach based on 6+ minute qualifier. Additionally, the kickoff concert was streamed live and for free on www.UnivisionFutbol.com ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-13T22:44:36Z)

Reviews Summary for Collins KWM-2/2A

I have a KWM-2A built in the early 70's, with all of the Collins recommended upgrades and modifications. I also have an Elecraft K3, so I have a standard of comparison. I think the K3 is a superb radio. Under normal ... (Source: eHam.net 2010-06-13T22:51:46Z)

READERS: Which strips would YOU pick to anchor your comics page?

A change in The Post's comics lineup always makes for a heftier mailbag. And when that change involves the rightly beloved "Cul de Sac," then woe to the virtual mailboy who must lug that fatted satchel. With Gene ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-13T22:58:55Z)

Ghana Gives Africa Its First Victory

PRETORIA, South Africa — Ghana and Serbia came into the opening game of Group D of the World Cup with different agendas. The Times's soccer blog has the 2010 World Cup covered from all angles, with news, features and ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-13T22:44:36Z)

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