Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2010, 9:10 pm

Now about a free night at a posh downtown hotel

You'll eat like royalty during a gourmet canoe trip through Red River Outfitters Canada. Taste of Minnesota offers over 100 hours of musical acts, family-friendly entertainment and activities, and lots of food from local ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-06-27T03:58:28Z)

Inside the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force

Officials say an elderly man has already robbed eight banks in California. In Lakewood, Colorado, an armed man has just robbed a Liberty Savings Bank located in a strip mall on Alameda Avenue. Police officers have caught ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-27T02:39:43Z)

Bringing some science to bat

Major leaguers are fickle about their bats. If it feels good, use it. And if your slump drags on longer than you or the fans can possibly endure, you can always reach for a new piece of lumber in the bat rack, hope for ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-27T03:58:28Z)

'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse:' Team Edward? Team Jacob? Neither? There's still no ...

Both these buff supernatural beings are vying for the heart of Bella Swan, an awkward, sometimes glum high schooler played by Kristen Stewart, an actress often accused of being awkward and glum in interviews and at red ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-27T03:58:28Z)

Blue's original chef is back at the helm

Hours: 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Bar open until 2 a.m. Entree price range: $24-$31 Notes: Reservations suggested. Major credit cards accepted. Handicap ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-27T03:58:28Z)

10 years later, Texas assault suspect remains holed up while authorities wait

GUN BARREL CITY, Texas - The past decade has taken a toll on John Joe Gray, holed up on his rural East Texas land while waiting for a siege that's never happened. He's been living on 47 acres behind a fence without ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-27T03:58:28Z)

KA'ANA MANA'O: UH-MC opportunities rev up during summer break

University of Hawaii Maui College. Summer generally condenses a semester's worth of material into four to six weeks of classes, or opportunities for practical experience in career fields through internships or ... (Source: Maui News 2010-06-27T03:51:18Z)

In Getting Sobotka From Bruins, Blues Deal From Strength To Bolster Forward Depth

Looking to add depth at center, the Blues on Saturday acquired Vladimir Sobotka from the Bruins for David Warsofsky, a defenseman playing for Boston University. Sobotka, a restricted free agent, had four goals and six ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-27T03:36:59Z)

Marc Savard Reportedly Will Waive No-Trade Clause For Senators, Maple Leafs

Marc Savard moved a step closer to leaving the Bruins on Saturday, with multiple sources reporting he has agreed to waive his no-trade clause if a deal can be made with the Senators or Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, speculation ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-27T03:44:09Z)

N.H.L. Draft Finishes Quietly

The N.H.L. draft wrapped up with the final six rounds in Los Angeles during a weekend with plenty of trade speculation, but few completed deals. Minnesota State center Tyler Pitlick was the first pick of the second round ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-27T03:08:21Z)

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