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Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2010, 1:13 pm

Slide Show: The Nation in the Nuclear Age | The Nation

Since the detonation of the first atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945, The Nation has been appropriately fearful of the singular devastation that nuclear weapons can wreak ... (Source: Nation 2010-06-29T19:40:59Z)

Rockets' Yao Ming Opts In

3PM ET: Report: Dirk Opts Out Of Mavs Deal Rockets' Yao Ming Opts In Paraguay Wins On Penalty Kicks vs. Japan Old Faces, New Places: Anquan Boldin This Day In Sports: No-Hitters For Everyone (Well, Just These Two Guys, But ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-29T18:58:02Z)

Spain, Portugal level at 0-0 in 2nd half

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Spain and Portugal are tied 0-0 after 60 minutes of their second-round World Cup match. Portugal nearly broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute when striker Hugo Almeida's pass deflected off ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-29T19:48:09Z)

Rangers face Angels in battle of AL West's best

During his six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Vladimir Guerrero was a part of five AL West title-winning teams. When he returns to Anaheim on Tuesday night, the revived slugger will look to boost the Texas Rangers ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-29T19:05:12Z)

Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort Offers a Great Way for Guests to Enjoy the Beach ...

Be sure that promotional code B18 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-834-7015 in the US and ask for promotional code B18. Certificates are valid toward a ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-29T18:43:43Z)

Okada admits he may quit Japan

Japan coach Takeshi Okada has conceded that he may quit after his team's exit from the tournament at the hands of Paraguay, 5-3 on penalties . GettyImages Takeshi Okada: Moving on. Okada's side had hopes of reaching the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-29T19:12:21Z)

Just In The Nick Of Time, Spain Has Forced The Merger Of Two Groups Of Banks

The Spanish government has just confirmed the semi-merger of two new banking conglomerates born out of the country's caja system. The first is made up of Caja Madrid , Bancaja, Caixa Laietana, Caja Insular de Canarias ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-29T19:33:50Z)

Tropical storm Alex to hinder oil containment, cleanup

HOUSTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alex neared hurricane strength on Tuesday, with high winds and waves set to hamper BP Plc's efforts to contain more of the oil gushing from the largest spill in U.S. history. The ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-29T20:02:28Z)

Spain, Portugal level at 0-0 after 1st half

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Spain and Portugal are tied 0-0 after the first half of their round of 16 World Cup match, with the Spaniards creating the best chances. Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo was called into action ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-29T20:02:28Z)

New program promotes Jersey Shore tourism

Andrew Mills/The Star-Ledger Tourism officials are launching a new discount card this summer in an effort to attract more visitors to the Jersey Shore. Apparently, Snooki and the rest of MTV's reality show cast from the ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-29T19:12:21Z)

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