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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2010, 3:10 am

Golfer beats heart transplants to battle Pebble

Erik Compton, who has spent most of his pro career on minor tours, will play in his first major at Pebble Beach. Erik Compton's donor heart, beating inside his chest since age 12, started to fail one day in October 2007 ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-14T09:57:29Z)

North Shore community calendar

Middleton: Amazing Hero Art, 6:30 p.m., Flint Public Library, 1 S. Main St. Speed artist Rob Surette, in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest portrait artist in the world. 978-774-8132. Salem: "The Gardner ... (Source: Salem News 2010-06-14T09:57:29Z)

Investment Banking Veterans Launch Los Angeles-based Advisory Firm: Intrepid ...

LOS ANGELES , June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The founding partners are pleased to announce the launch of Intrepid Investment Bankers LLC ("Intrepid"), a new advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California . The Intrepid ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-14T09:00:13Z)

Research and Markets: Mobile Handset and Application Subscription Service Now ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcc9f1/mobile_handset_and ) has announced the addition of the " Mobile Handset and Application Subscription Service ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-14T09:00:13Z)

Could vuvuzelas fall silent? Ban possible

Acknowledging a rising tide of complaints about the deafening din of vuvuzelas during World Cup matches, Danny Jordaan , chief executive of the tournament's local organizing committee, warned Sunday that the plastic ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-06-14T10:04:38Z)

U.S. soccer goalie Tim Howard being monitored as ribs remain sore after a collision

"He'll be evaluated later today and then a decision will be made as to whether he'll need further tests," Bradley said Sunday. "Obviously he was sore - did a great job of taking a tough hit, and staying in it and playing ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-14T09:57:29Z)

Germany hails 'dream start' after Socceroos rout

BERLIN (AFP) – "We're going to blow you all away" screamed Bild newspaper on Monday after Germany 's 4-0 humiliation of Australia in their first World Cup match in Durban. "Dream start for Germany," ran the ticker on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-14T09:50:19Z)

Salary cap could limit Chicago's repeat chances

It's unlikely. The Blackhawks, who won their first Stanley Cup since 1961 by beating Philadelphia, have a massive migraine looming in the shape of the salary cap. Playoff goaltender Antti Niemi is a restricted free agent ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-14T09:50:19Z)

A goal for the U.S.: Lose

I love the World Cup. And I love America - it's my hometown! But I would not love to see America win the World Cup. Frankly, we don't need another feather in our already overstuffed cap. And considering soccer is the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-14T09:07:22Z)

National Bank of Abu Dhabi Deploys Misys Loan IQ to Boost Lending Operations

Misys PLC, a global provider of application software and services for the banking and financial industry, has announced that the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) will deploy its commercial lending solution, Misys Loan ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-14T09:14:32Z)

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