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Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 9:11 am

Donovan: Ref's Bad Call Will Up Interest in U.S.

(CBS/AP) London Donovan thinks the controversial decision by a referee to disallow a U.S. goal will serve to increase interest when the United States plays Algeria on Wednesday. The Americans would advance to the second ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-21T14:56:59Z)

2010 World Cup: Zinedine Zidane agreed the situation with the French team was 'sad ...

"We cannot talk about small teams anymore." • On his candidates to win the World Cup "I'm not good at forecasting. Spain has been good lately and is still a favorite, despite their losing performance against ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-21T15:47:05Z)

Two More Prominent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Stockholders Vote 'For' Blockbuster ...

"Meyer's strengths are less relevant to the company's needs at this time. In comparison, the company and shareholders are more likely to benefit from Fernandes' experience on corporate boards and publicly traded ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T15:04:09Z)

Dallas Mavericks 2010 Draft Preview

(Sports Network) - A trade deadline deal that brought Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood in from the nation's capital was supposed to make Dallas tougher for the playoffs but a first round loss to San Antonio was the ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-21T15:54:15Z)

Cameroon vow to prove Lions can still roar

"We cannot afford to participate in a big tournament like the World Cup and go back without a point," goalkeeper Hamidou Souleymanou said Monday. "It will be the worst in our country's World Cup history. We cannot let ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-21T15:47:05Z)

BP Gulf spill costs hit $2 billion, no end yet

ON THE GULF OF MEXICO - BP said Monday it has spent $2 billion in two months fighting its Gulf of Mexico oil spill and compensating victims, with no end in sight. The British oil giant released its latest tally of ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-21T15:18:28Z)

Media Advisory-Canada Will Be a Haven for Global Investors: BMO's Don Coxe Available ...

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 06/21/10) - As the G-20 assembles in Toronto, Canada will soon be recognized by the world as a haven for global investors according to Donald Coxe, Strategy Advisor, BMO Capital Markets ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T13:59:43Z)

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's crime sweeps have little effect, analysis shows

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's announcement that he will mark the dawn of Arizona's new immigration law next month with a crime-suppression operation should catch nobody by surprise. Arpaio has been one of the most vocal ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-21T15:54:15Z)

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June 18, 2010 | A band of powerful thunderstorms lashed southeastern Wisconsin on Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, hail and tornado-force winds that knocked out power to thousands. More than 27,000 We Energies ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-21T16:08:34Z)

France's shame complete as Evra and Domenech head list of culprits

After a stunning weekend of recrimination, mutiny and outrage, France's national team play South Africa on Tuesday and, miraculously, can still qualify for the next round if results go its way. They would need a big win ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-21T15:54:15Z)

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