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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 2:10 am

USA's complacent start against Slovenia is a surprise: Michael Nanchoff's World Cup ...

On the disallowed goal: I truly couldn't believe it. Even during live play, I heard the whistle blow before the ball was in the back of the net. First, I thought they called a foul; then I thought it might be offside. On ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-19T08:39:58Z)

England's hope is looking rather hopeless

Rooney, O Rooney, wherefore art thou, Rooney? For weeks, months -- well, pretty much since England failed to qualify for Euro 2008 -- pundits, fans and critics alike have all placed the Three Lions' World Cup hopes ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-19T08:39:58Z)

What the foreign media misses in covering China's labor unrest.

This strike wave has inspired a great deal of commentary in the international press. Sometimes it is treated on its own terms, and other times it is bundled together with another recent worker-related story from China ... (Source: Foreign Policy 2010-06-19T08:54:17Z)

Video Caption Contest: Lakers forward Ron Artest's news conference goes down among the greatest

Okay I'll admit it: As a Hoosier, I was bitter. I hated Ron Artest for the attitude and behavior he brought to the Indiana team that could have got Reggie his ring. I actually stopped following the Pacers after that ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2010-06-19T09:01:26Z)

U.S. 2, SLOVENIA 2 Foul call, foul smell in disappointing draw

finally, some controversy. Finally, some drama. Finally, a knock-down, drag-out brawl of a World Cup game. All it took Friday afternoon to bring South Africa 2010 bursting to life was a U.S. team with a never-say-die ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-19T08:25:39Z)

Communication lines are still open between LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers

View full size Joshua Gunter / The Plain Dealer LeBron James is maintaining communication with Cavaliers officials, but he still has no plans to sign a new deal with the team before July 1. CLEVELAND, Ohio — When ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-19T07:42:42Z)

A Magnificent Victory for Esimit Europa 2 Yacht at Giraglia Race

SAN REMO, Italy , June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Esimit Europa 2 ( www.esimit.com ) has taken line honours in the Giraglia Race after it majestically crossed the finish line in San Remo at 11:05 in the morning. Owner Igor ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T07:49:52Z)

What's Lesley Klein reading?

Lesley Klein is the founder of Oak Trail Books in downtown Dunedin, a 15-year-old metaphysical bookstore. On Saturday, the business will hold "Heal the Gulf: Paths to Sustainability," an event that will include a water ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-19T08:32:49Z)

TEFL France Program, Provided by The Language House, Offers Special Deals to Get ...

Beginning August 2010 and continuing until the end of October, future English teachers looking for TEFL Certification can enjoy price reductions and added services to get hired for English teaching positions this fall in ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-19T08:25:39Z)

'Imperial Bedrooms,' by Bret Easton Ellis

For any reader familiar with Bret Easton Ellis' oeuvre, the pages of "Imperial Bedrooms" will offer a strong sense of deja vu - and not just because this novel is intended as a sequel to "Less Than Zero," Ellis ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-19T09:01:26Z)

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