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Deals of the Hour / June 17, 2010, 12:10 am

Ranking the U.S. Open field

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- The cream always rises to the top here at Pebble Beach. If you're scoring at home, that's three World Golf Hall of Famers and a no-doubt-about-it inductee. Will another all-time great make it five ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-17T07:02:07Z)

U.S. vulnerable to cyber threats, experts warn

Washington (CNN) -- On the face of it, the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the growing threat of a disabling cyber attack would seem to have little in common. But experts have warned Congress that the ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-17T05:57:42Z)

Another Fed Official Supports Plan Forcing Banks To Spin Off Derivatives Units; Obama's Treasury ...

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis supports a Senate plan that would force Wall Street megabanks to spin off their derivatives units and raise significantly more capital to cover their bets, becoming ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-17T06:54:58Z)

A ball by any other name...

After the vuvuzela, nothing has generated greater debate. Watch any game and watch freekicks flying over the bar, outfield players struggling with their control, passes being overhit and goalies fumbling. Go to any press ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-17T07:02:07Z)

Drivers urged to park, ride a bus on Dump the Pump Day

Bob Jakes says he would encourage anyone to give the bus a try -- something that metro area transit organizations hope more people will consider today as they mark Dump the Pump Day in downtown Detroit. Jakes, a ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-17T07:02:07Z)

Maradona renews South Korea rivalry

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Argentina's quixotic coach Diego Maradona is to relive an old rivalry when the stylish South Americans take on a South Korea side led by the man who tried to stop him during their 1986 World Cup ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-17T06:47:48Z)

Cotton: Going all out to attrack kids to golf

Bob Spada shows thekids how to use the strimat and birdieball during orientation of the 2010 Hole-N-One Junior Program at Englewood Rec. Center. Over 650 kids took part in The Englewood junior golf clinic which is the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-17T07:02:07Z)

Hoppe ties for 18th spot

Brainerd's Molly Hoppe finished her high school golf career by improving on her 2008 showing by 14 places. The senior, who placed 32nd at the Class 3A state tournament in 2008, tied for 18th in Wednesday's final round at ... (Source: Brainerd Dispatch 2010-06-17T06:12:01Z)

For MSU, Allen's future, Izzo's contract still uncertain

EAST LANSING -- Now that Tom Izzo has ended his talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers, declaring himself a "lifer" at Michigan State, things in the basketball program, athletic department and university can proceed as usual ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-17T07:02:07Z)

Gold prices settle lower as stocks make modest gains

Gold prices wavered Wednesday, eventually settling lower, after a new government report showed that inflation wasn't a threat. Gold for August delivery settled $3.90 lower to $1,230.50 an ounce at the Comex division ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-17T06:54:58Z)

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