Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 11:10 pm

Seafood safety concerns take toll in restaurants nationwide

For most of its 6-1/2 year existence, Mara's Homemade , a tiny restaurant on Manhattan's Lower East Side, has stood as a 750-square-foot monument to Louisiana culture. Only recently have the restaurant's owners felt ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-20T05:11:11Z)

Iowa Cubs beat Albuquerque Isotopes in 14 innings

Jim Adduci waited and waited for his chance to play during Saturday night's marathon Iowa Cubs-Albuquerque game at Principal Park. Finally, he got his chance, knocking in the winning run during a 3-2 Cubs 14th-inning ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-06-20T05:25:30Z)

Man goes bananas over appealing museum

LA QUINTA, Calif. — The timing was perfect. At the very moment Fred Garbutt was looking to boost business at his family's flagging liquor store on the edge of the Salton Sea, Ken ''The Bananister ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-06-20T06:01:18Z)

ONE RANCH, MANY HATS

Five years ago, Laura Johnson scarcely could see herself as a horsewoman. Today, she saddles up every chance she gets 35 miles west of Canon City at the Maytag Mountain Ranch, her home away from home on the Front Range ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-06-20T06:01:18Z)

Microsoft has only sold 500 Kin smartphones?

According to a blurb posting by the BusinessInsider , Microsoft has only sold 500 Kin "smartphones" since the devices went on sale in May, a horrible number even by the lowest expectations. The story says Verizon has ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-06-20T05:25:30Z)

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Father's Day Party

Fathers are special all of the time, and on Father's Day it's a chance to thank them for all they have done for you. On Sunday, June 20, fathers are invited to Sun-N-Fun Lagoon free of charge with one paid admission ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-06-20T04:56:52Z)

My husband has been looking at inappropriate websites. What should I do?

Dear Rebbetzin, To make a long story short, I recently discovered that my husband has been occasionally looking at inappropriate websites. I'm in shock and don't know what to do. Help! Dear Reader, Many experts in the ... (Source: Aish 2010-06-20T06:01:18Z)

Frederick artist's work to be featured in Ninety-Nines event

The Frederick -based Sugarloaf Chapter of the Ninety-Nines is hosting the final destination of the historic 2,000-mile Air Race Classic and included in the celebration will be commissioned artwork by Frederick artist ... (Source: Frederick News-Post 2010-06-20T05:46:59Z)

SAIC says plans share sale, stock trading halted

HONG KONG (Reuters) - SAIC Motor Corp (Shanghai: 600104.SS - News ), China's biggest automaker, said it was planning a private placement of new shares and trading in its stock will be suspended from Monday. The board of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-20T04:35:24Z)

Letters: What to do with Dome?

In regard to "The Astrodome dilemma; No cheap outs for aging icon" (Page A1, Tuesday), I just hate it when it's said that Reliant Stadium towers over the Astrodome. The Astrodome is built partially underground. If ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-06-20T05:32:40Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 10:10 pm

Rays top Marlins in odd 11-inning affair

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Jason Bartlett's two-run single capped Tampa Bay's four-run 11th inning, and Andy Sonnanstine spoiled Florida's comeback bid in the bottom half to finish off a memorable 9-8 decision at Sun ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

How Brewers' farm arms shape up

Denver — In the Journal Sentinel's opening day baseball section, I wrote a story on the top pitching prospects in the Brewers' farm system, rating them in terms of possible impact in the major leagues. I ranked 2009 ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-20T04:35:24Z)

Tax breaks Americans savor are costing Uncle Sam big

Dallas physician Steven Davidoff doesn't fit the stereotype of someone who needs a housing subsidy: raised in Plano, educated at Tulane University Medical School, working as a pulmonary critical care physician. But ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-06-20T04:42:33Z)

SAIC Says Plans Share Sale, Stock Trading Halted

HONG KONG (Reuters) - SAIC Motor Corp 600104.SS>, China's biggest automaker, said it was planning a private placement of new shares and trading in its stock will be suspended from Monday. The board of directors of SAIC ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-20T04:13:55Z)

Jaidee makes rare ace at U.S. Open

Thongchai Jaidee has hit 10 holes-in-one in his long golfing career -- and he realizes it takes a lot of luck on top of pinpoint shot-making. He did it on the par-3, 181-yard fifth hole during his U.S. Open round ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

COMMUNITY COMMENT: Country must change energy habits

The disastrous Gulf oil spill is a call for this country to go all-out to become a responsible, world-caring, just, truth-speaking, community-minded, environment-loving and truly civilized community. We must immediately ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-06-20T03:30:58Z)

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Father's Day Party

Fathers are special all of the time, and on Father's Day it's a chance to thank them for all they have done for you. On Sunday, June 20, fathers are invited to Sun-N-Fun Lagoon free of charge with one paid admission ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-06-20T04:56:52Z)

A long-departed but still much-revered father provides inspiration for Browns' Eric Mangini

You thought about Carmine Mangini, who died at the age of 56. One moment, he was playing racquetball with your brother. The next second, he was down. And dead. No warnings. No complaints. Nothing. Just gone. "Life can ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-20T03:45:17Z)

Drew hiring all about saving money

The NBA has diverged, it seems, into a troubling territory. The Atlanta Hawks' hiring of Larry Drew sent yet another disturbing distress signal that teams in the throes of economic turmoil are more interested in hiring ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T04:13:55Z)

Day 1 of CWS: TCU, UCLA rout Florida schools

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- College World Series newcomer TCU isn't acting like it plans to go home any time soon. Undefeated freshman Matt Purke overcame early trouble to limit Florida State to four singles and one unearned run ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T04:42:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 9:11 pm

Wrapping it up from Fenway: Red Sox 5, Dodgers 4

This time, Manny Ramirez homered. And, still, the Red Sox yawned. "Who's that?" knuckleballer Tim Wakefield said of his former teammate, trying to stifle a smile. It wasn't easy, though. Not after Dustin Pedroia ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-20T03:45:17Z)

COMMUNITY COMMENT: Country must change energy habits

The disastrous Gulf oil spill is a call for this country to go all-out to become a responsible, world-caring, just, truth-speaking, community-minded, environment-loving and truly civilized community. We must immediately ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-06-20T03:30:58Z)

Hey, Tony! Tony Grossi answers your Cleveland Browns questions

Lynn Ischay / The Plain Dealer Phil Dawson has been the Browns' leading scorer in 10 of the team's 11 seasons since its 1999 return. Hey, Tony: Since joining the Browns in 1999, how many years has Phil Dawson been in the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-20T03:52:27Z)

Enraged to engaged: Tea party backers explain why

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- Bill Warner is hardly a naive man. He ran his own engineering firm for three decades, and sold the assets just before the economy tanked. He built his dream home on a majestic hill abutting a ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

Sisters place first, second in Miss Wisconsin pageant

June 19, 2010 10:54 p.m. | Kimberly Brooke Sawyer, 23, of Egg Harbor, was selected as Miss Wisconsin 2010 in Oshkosh Saturday night. She competed as Miss Green Bay. Her younger sister, Katie Leigh Sawyer, 21, was named ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-20T03:52:27Z)

Korea, war without end, casts a long shadow

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Distant thunder rattled the windows as Hong Il-sik, 14-year-old schoolboy, awoke that Sunday. It was the sound of artillery fire, the morning of June 25, 1950, the dawn of a war that never ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

A drastic teacher overhaul at St. Joan Antida High School

How about this for strong medicine to improve a school: Ask every teacher and administrator to turn in resignations. Tell them they can reapply for their jobs, but there's going to be higher expectations from now on ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-20T03:09:30Z)

Margaret Anderson Kelliher: Banking on people power

On the campaign trail, Margaret Anderson Kelliher makes the personal political. In kicking off a jobs tour, the Minnesota House Speaker recalls childhood during the 1980s farm crisis and the uncertainty over whether her ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-20T03:59:36Z)

FXCM MENA Launches New Arabic & English Website

BEIRUT, Lebanon , June 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2009, FXCM products became exclusively available in the Middle East and North Africa region through Master Capital Group SAL ("FXCM MENA"). As of June 1, 2010 , FXCM ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-20T04:06:46Z)

Aucoin wasn't out to 'break the bank'

Phoenix Coyotes update: It would have been easy, and maybe even more beneficial from a financial standpoint, for Adrian Aucoin to play a waiting game until the start of NHL free agency July 1. Instead, the veteran ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-20T03:16:39Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 8:10 pm

Seymour signs franchise tender with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Defensive lineman Richard Seymour signed his $12.4 million exclusive franchise tag tender with the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. The move means all of the Raiders' veterans are under contract for ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T02:48:02Z)

Jason Arnott: I've been wanting to come back to the Devils for a while

Saed Hindash/The Star-Ledger Jason Arnott (left) battles Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner. The two are now teammates. When the Nashville Predators lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring to the ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-20T01:43:36Z)

OU, OSU to raise tuition, fees

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tuition and fees may be going up at both of the state's two largest universities. The Oklahoma State University Board of Regents approved a 4.4 percent tuition increase for in-state OSU students on ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-20T03:02:21Z)

How does oil spill rate in history?

From the Oval Office last week, President Obama called the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico "the worst environmental disaster America has ever faced." Senior people in the government have echoed that language. The motive ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-20T02:55:11Z)

Connecticut Dining Fairfield

Crispy roasted duck with scallion pancakes. Some dishes were as good as they looked; others — appealingly fresh, but in need of a little oomph — made me wonder if Henry Zhang, the owner, was purposely playing to the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-20T01:43:36Z)

More Reach at the Beach

The Daily Astorian and its sister publications and Web sites offer one-stop shopping for reaching more than 55,000 in print and 200,000 online. Our market it growing, strong and vibrant and the perfect place to reach an ... (Source: Daily Astorian 2010-06-20T02:05:05Z)

Officers to be rehired

Officers in the Tulsa Fraternal Order of Police voted Friday to approve a new contract that allows for the rehiring of the remaining officers who were laid off earlier this fiscal year, FOP officials said. The contract ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-20T02:40:52Z)

Neighbors Change Goals as Recession Takes Toll

(CBS) This week, the Labor Department reported the unemployment rate improved in 37 states, one more sign the economy may be improving. No matter where the numbers go next, the recession has redefined goals for millions ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-20T02:33:43Z)

ORDA funding secured in state budget

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 150 word maximum for comments. All comments greater than 150 words in length will be deleted in their entirety. Welcome to our new online comments feature. In a change from our previous article ... (Source: Press Republican 2010-06-20T02:55:11Z)

U.S. thinks about scoring first against Algeria

IRENE, South Africa (AP) -- The pattern is hard to miss: The United States falls behind by a goal or two, then tries to scramble back. So U.S. coach Bob Bradley gathered his players together Friday night -- after the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T02:33:43Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 7:11 pm

Republicans, Wake The Heck Up!

Here we go again. Axiom number 1: Never ever discount a Republican's ability to shoot himself in the foot and take the party down with him. Axiom number 2: In any given conflict don't stand up and fight, simply ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-20T01:57:55Z)

Contenders take note of Carter's absence at State Amateur

Twelve-time champion Pat Carter's rare but understandable absence from the West Virginia Amateur doesn't exactly have fellow competitors jumping for joy. Without Carter, who's going on a business trip, there's a somewhat ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-06-20T01:36:27Z)

Ex-Tiger Edwin Jackson ends Tigers' winning streak

Edwin Jackson pitched well in his return to Comerica Park as the Tigers fell to the Diamondbacks, 6-5, tonight to snap Detroit's seven-game winning streak. The former Tiger, who was apart of the three-team deal which ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-20T02:05:05Z)

Eagle lands in time for Parker's 59

It's not uncommon for Morristown's Parker Smith to flirt with low numbers. Case in point: his final-round, 11-under-par 60 at Millstone Golf Club in Morristown that helped him win the amateur division of the Nissan Pro ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-06-20T01:50:46Z)

Manny does his best to boost Dodgers

BOSTON -- While boos and cheers continued into the second game of Manny Ramirez's return to Fenway Park on Saturday, he did his best to silence the crowd. In his third plate appearance of the game, Ramirez belted a solo ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-06-20T01:57:55Z)

Jason Arnott: I've been wanting to come back to the Devils for a while

Saed Hindash/The Star-Ledger Jason Arnott (left) battles Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner. The two are now teammates. When the Nashville Predators lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring to the ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-20T01:43:36Z)

The Nashville Predators had a busy weekend, orchestrating two trades that shipped out captain Jason ...

The Nashville Predators had a busy weekend, orchestrating two trades that shipped out captain Jason Arnott and defenseman Dan Hamhuis. Here are two releases from the Predators on the deal with New Jersey involving Arnott ... (Source: WBIR 2010-06-20T01:50:46Z)

Right field at Fenway an adventure for Hall

BOSTON -- Despite J.D. Drew's best efforts to prove otherwise, right field at Fenway Park is not an easy place to play. Bill Hall, the fill-in starter in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers, found out just how difficult ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-06-20T01:50:46Z)

Wrapping it up from Fenway: Red Sox 5, Dodgers 4

This time, Manny Ramirez homered. And, still, the Red Sox yawned. "Who's that?" knuckleballer Tim Wakefield said of his former teammate, trying to stifle a smile. It wasn't easy, though. Not after Dustin Pedroia ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-20T01:57:55Z)

Danica Patrick will be racing around all month

NEWTON, Iowa -- Danica Patrick spent last weekend checking off one of the most important things on any maid of honor's to-do list. The bachelorette party. One of Patrick's best friends is getting married in September, so ... (Source: Ithaca Journal 2010-06-20T01:43:36Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 6:10 pm

Kagan Unscathed After Revelations From Past

Tens of thousands of pages worth of documents from Elena Kagan's past have left President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee relatively unscathed and important details about her still a mystery heading into ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-19T23:56:14Z)

Pacquiao reportedly rejects Mayweather's 60-40 revenue split request

Lets look at the big picture: Pac is known in North America and all over the world. Floyd is ONLY known in America. Now, who do you think will get the bigger share? Pac 60%;Floyd 30%; Winner 10%. Why reward the loser ... (Source: BoxingNews24.com 2010-06-19T23:41:55Z)

Stars Stay Off the Field, and a Franchise's Future Is Glimpsed

Still dealing with the effects of a sore hip, Rodriguez was the designated hitter. Jeter was a late scratch after bruising his right heel while running the bases Friday night. The sky did not fall, no errors were ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-20T01:00:39Z)

Cleanups of Spill and an Agency Test Salazar

Then he turned to Ken Salazar , his interior secretary. "When Ken Salazar became my secretary of the interior, one of his very first acts was to clean up the worst of the corruption at this agency," Mr. Obama said ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-20T00:10:33Z)

Commentary: Daly Poised For Weekend Charge

As expected, a big crowd showed up Friday afternoon to watch John Daly tee it up in the second round of the Fort Smith Classic. An estimated 400-500 people watched Daly tee off No. 1 at 1:05 p.m. on a steamy day. Daly ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-06-20T00:17:42Z)

Saints deal OT Brown to 'Skins for pick

METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have agreed to trade offensive tackle Jammal Brown to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed pick in the 2011 draft. Brown, a restricted free agent, signed a tender offer ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-06-20T00:39:11Z)

How to fit in when staying overseas

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Next semester I will be abroad, living with a host family. There are some guidelines set up, like we cannot break things and must respect the curfew if our family sets one. But what is my status within ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-20T00:53:30Z)

Pay packages go beyond cash for executives

Arizona CEOs earn a lot more than just salaries, bonuses, stock options and pension benefits. Their pay packages also typically include health and life insurance and 401(k) matching funds. They sometimes get company cars ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-20T00:24:52Z)

Kagan e-mails show confident, brassy side to Supreme Court nominee

Kagan served in Clinton administration Clinton library has released 160,000 pages of documents related to Kagan Document releases have come with little notice on Friday afternoons In one e-mail, Kagan refers to Clinton ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-20T00:10:33Z)

Site of 2008 Rutland City shooting goes up for tax sale

The scene of a notorious Rutland shooting which garnered the attention of the U.S. Senate and galvanized city residents in 2008 will go on sale next month for $11,392. That is the amount owed in back taxes, water and ... (Source: Rutland Herald 2010-06-20T00:46:20Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 5:10 pm

Amita, Gold Peak Plan Electric Car Battery Production in USA

SYNOPSIS: The joint venture will assemble lithium electrodes made by Amita and other components to make lithium batteries tailored for customers in North America. Los Angeles -- Taiwanese lithium battery maker Amita ... (Source: EV World 2010-06-19T23:41:55Z)

Minnesota (3-9) at Tulsa (3-7)

After playing her best game of the season against the Tulsa Shock , Seimone Augustus only has to wait 24 hours for another shot at them. Augustus and the Minnesota Lynx will try to complete a home-and-home sweep of the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-19T23:41:55Z)

US thinks about getting ahead against Algeria

IRENE, South Africa (AP) — The pattern is hard to miss: The United States falls behind by a goal or two, then tries to scramble back. So U.S. coach Bob Bradley gathered his players together Friday night — after the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T23:34:45Z)

UN says security in Afghanistan has not improved

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- The United Nations reported Saturday that insurgent violence has risen sharply in Afghanistan over the last three months, with roadside bombings, complex suicide attacks and assassinations ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-19T23:06:07Z)

Kagan Unscathed After Revelations From Past

Tens of thousands of pages worth of documents from Elena Kagan's past have left President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee relatively unscathed and important details about her still a mystery heading into ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-19T23:56:14Z)

BP's CEO quits Gulf oil response management, goes to a yacht race

BP chief executive Tony Hayward, often criticized for being tone-deaf to U.S. concerns about the worst oil spill in American history, took time off Saturday to attend a glitzy yacht race off England's Isle of Wight ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-06-19T23:13:17Z)

New Orleans Saints close to trading Jammal Brown to Washington Redskins

The New Orleans Saints are close to finalizing a trade that would send left tackle Jammal Brown to the Washinton Redskins for conditional draft pick compensation, two sources said Saturday afternoon. Brown, a 2005 first ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-20T00:03:23Z)

Saints and Redskins on verge of deal

The Washington Redskins continue their massive offseason overhaul. FOXSports.com has learned that the Saints and Redskins are on the verge of a trade that would send Saints two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jammal Brown to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T22:44:39Z)

Tribute to Jerry Uelsmann

Jerry Uelsmann was a pioneer in using multiple exposures, composites and other darkroom effects to create surreal photographs. Here is a chance to offer images which reflect or evoke Uelsmann's style. To make the tribute ... (Source: Digital Photography Review 2010-06-19T23:56:14Z)

Pebble's tricky 14th hole causing fits at US Open

PEBBLE BEACH, California (AP)—Standing in a sand trap, Scott Verplank poked his head up over the high, grassy ridge that blocked his view of the 14th green as he tried to get a feel for the pin placement on what has ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-19T23:13:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 4:11 pm

Saints and Redskins on verge of deal

The Washington Redskins continue their massive offseason overhaul. FOXSports.com has learned that the Saints and Redskins are on the verge of a trade that would send Saints two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jammal Brown to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T22:44:39Z)

Texas Rep. Joe Barton believes Big 12 saga could help doom BCS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the most powerful advocates of a college football playoff system believes the Big 12's brush with death might eventually help doom the BCS. It's not going to happen right away, said Texas Rep ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-19T22:30:20Z)

AP News in Brief

Another day, another BP blunder: CEO's day at yacht race draws even more anger along Gulf EMPIRE, La. (AP) — BP chief executive Tony Hayward took a day off Saturday to see his 52-foot yacht "Bob" compete in a glitzy ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-19T22:01:42Z)

Part-time Tampa resident Samantha Stosur heads to Wimbledon playing her best tennis ...

Samantha Stosur did not burst onto the tennis scene. The 26-year-old Australian and part-time Tampa resident has paid her dues. Since turning professional in 1998, Stosur has taken baby steps up the ladder of success ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-19T22:23:10Z)

TARP still lends safety net to Wisconsin banks

While most of America's biggest banks have made headlines by repaying their TARP money more quickly than many thought they would, it seems unlikely that Wisconsin banks will be following suit any time soon. In all, the U ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-19T22:51:48Z)

Vince Wilfork on the state of the Pats following mini-camp: "We're still so far ...

The Patriots are now on a brief hiatus from football following the 3-day mini-camp that took place earlier in the week. Vince Wilfork , who participated in the BELL Bowl flag football tournament at Gillette Stadium ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-19T22:08:51Z)

Amita, Gold Peak Plan Electric Car Battery Production in USA

SYNOPSIS: The joint venture will assemble lithium electrodes made by Amita and other components to make lithium batteries tailored for customers in North America. Los Angeles -- Taiwanese lithium battery maker Amita ... (Source: EV World 2010-06-19T21:54:32Z)

Is Hamhuis Deal Just the Start for Holmgren?

There are two potential unrestricted free-agent defensemen that are a cut above the rest of the group -- Anton Volchenkov and Dan Hamhuis. The Flyers have dealt for one of them. In sending Ryan Parent to Nashville for ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-19T22:01:42Z)

More than 20 treated after chlorine leak at pool

June 19, 2010 5:42 p.m. | Columbus - More than 20 people have been treated for breathing problems after a chlorine leak at a public pool in Columbus created a noxious cloud. The leak happened Saturday afternoon at the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-19T22:37:29Z)

Congress Wins Expanded Oversight of Intelligence Community

Marc Ambinder is the politics editor for The Atlantic , where he curates the influential Politics channel on TheAtlantic.com and contributes to the magazine. He is also a contributing editor to National Journal and chief ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2010-06-19T22:30:20Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 3:10 pm

CWS first-timer TCU beats Florida State 8-1

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Undefeated freshman Matt Purke limited Florida State to four singles and one unearned run over seven innings and Omaha newcomer TCU scored five times in the first inning on its way to an 8-1 victory ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-19T21:40:13Z)

LeBron makes dramatic appearance at Akron rally

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- LeBron James turned his big bash into a surprise party. With thousands of hometown fans already gone or leaving "LeBron Appreciation Day" on Saturday, James stunned everyone by walking through a side ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-19T22:01:42Z)

Danes send Cameroon packing, Dutch into W.Cup last 16

PRETORIA (AFP) – Cameroon became the first team to be knocked out of the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Denmark on Saturday, a result which also ensured Group E leaders Holland became the first country to reach the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-19T21:18:45Z)

Cameroon first side to exit after defeat

PRETORIA (Reuters) - Cameroon became the first side to be eliminated from the World Cup after the Indomitable Lions somehow lost 2-1 to Denmark despite taking the lead and playing some superb soccer in their Group E ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T21:47:23Z)

Denmark Defeats Cameroon 2-1

June 19: Denmark's Christian Poulsen, left, celebrates with fellow team member Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen, right, at the end of the World Cup group E soccer match between Cameroon and Denmark at the Loftus ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T21:47:23Z)

Radius Presents Positive Phase 2a Study Results Establishing Clinical Proof of ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Radius Health ("Radius") today announced positive results from a Phase 2a clinical trial of the Company's RAD1901 selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) in relieving ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T21:25:54Z)

Firms Agree to Collaborate on Luxury 4x4 EVs

SYNOPSIS: Electric Car Company, Inc. and Liberty Electric Cars, USA JV will co-develop Range Rover-like luxury vehicles. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Electric Car Company, Inc. (ELCR 0.00, 0.00, -7.69%) , a vehicle conversion ... (Source: EV World 2010-06-19T21:25:54Z)

'Push to pass' gets Iowa trial run

NEWTON, Iowa -- The Indy Racing League's new "push to pass" button was designed to give drivers an extra boost at critical points in a race. At the short-oval Iowa Speedway, one little push will last more than half a lap ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-06-19T21:54:32Z)

Paul Le Guen refuses to quit

Paul Le Guen will not resign as coach of Cameroon despite the Indomitable Lions becoming the first country to be eliminated from the World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Denmark . • Gallery Cameroon took the lead in ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-19T21:54:32Z)

The oil spill: Friday

The chairman of BP said embattled CEO Tony Hayward is being relieved of day-to-day responsibility for managing the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg said Hayward "is now handing over the operations ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-19T22:01:42Z)

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

WRAPUP 4-U.S. Gulf Coast residents battle to clean up oil spill

BURAS, La., June 19 (Reuters) - Residents of the U.S. Gulf Coast battled to save their beaches on Saturday as oil washed ashore at Florida's Panama City, the latest casualty of BP Plc's ( BP.L ) ( BP.N ) ruptured deep ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-19T20:50:07Z)

For Salazar, Cleanups of Spill Test His Job Rating

Then he turned to Ken Salazar , his interior secretary. "When Ken Salazar became my secretary of the interior, one of his very first acts was to clean up the worst of the corruption at this agency," Mr. Obama said ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T20:42:57Z)

The World Cup Hair Bracket: Algerian Bleach Takes On Sweaty Spanish Curls

As much as purists may want to deny it, hair plays a crucial role in the World Cup. Unlike American football or baseball, where men's heads are covered by helmets and hats, soccer players have an opportunity to send a ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-19T20:14:19Z)

Radius Presents Positive Phase 2a Study Results Establishing Clinical Proof of ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Radius Health ("Radius") today announced positive results from a Phase 2a clinical trial of the Company's RAD1901 selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) in relieving ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T20:35:48Z)

World Cup final score: Denmark 2, Cameroon 1

Tim Groothuis/US Presswire Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o (9) shoots and scores in the first half of the game against Denmark. FULLTIME: Denmark's victory also helps the Dutch. The Netherlands, which moved to 2-0 this ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-19T20:57:16Z)

World Cup Today

(AP) JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A look at Day 9 Saturday at the 2010 World Cup (all times EDT): Australia played with 10 men for more than 66 minutes and drew with Ghana 1-1 at Rustenberg. Harry Kewell was ejected in the 24th ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-19T20:42:57Z)

Denmark beats Cameroon 2-1 at World Cup

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- Dennis Rommedahl scored one goal and set up another Saturday to lead Denmark to a 2-1 win over Cameroon, eliminating the African team from the World Cup and sending the Netherlands to the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-19T20:57:16Z)

Saints agree to swap OL Brown for Redskins' conditional pick

Brown, a restricted free agent, can't be traded until he signs his tender offer. Brown has agreed to sign the tender to complete the trade, which would give the Saints a conditional draft pick pending Brown's physical ... (Source: NFL 2010-06-19T20:57:16Z)

COMMUNITY COMMENT: Country must change energy habits

The disastrous Gulf oil spill is a call for this country to go all-out to become a responsible, world-caring, just, truth-speaking, community-minded, environment-loving and truly civilized community. We must immediately ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-06-19T20:50:07Z)

Tesla Seeking $178M In IPO Offering

SYNOPSIS: Company will be offering investors a 12% stake in the company, but it could need $1B to bring the Model S to market. Tesla Motors Inc., the maker of electric sports cars that hasn't posted a profit since its ... (Source: EV World 2010-06-19T21:04:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2010, 1:10 pm

Denmark leads Cameroon 2-1 after 75 minutes

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- Dennis Rommedahl scored one goal and created another to give Denmark a 2-1 lead over Cameroon at the 75 minute mark in an exciting Group E match at the World Cup. Rommedahl gave his team ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-19T20:07:10Z)

DL Seymour signs $12.4M franchise tag with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Richard Seymour has signed his $12.4 million exclusive franchise tag tender with the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders announced the move on their website Saturday. Oakland placed ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T19:31:22Z)

NAACP to hold Sweet Tea Rally in Birmingham's Kelly Ingram Park

LIES POSTED BY 9daysistoolong: 5/27/10@2:09PM "...I forgot BP was Obama's biggest campaign contributor!" THE FACTS:BP appears nowhere in the top 20 of campaign contributors to Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. The top ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-06-19T19:02:44Z)

Dept. of Green Thumbs: I Patch, You Patch, We All Patch … for a Green Match?

Two days ago, Philebrity alerted us to a cool new urban gardening project called WePatch.org . The service â€Å“connects people looking for gardening space with those who have space to offer.†Itâ ... (Source: Philadelphia Citypaper 2010-06-19T19:52:51Z)

Firm tied to Blackwater gets Afghan contract

Washington (CNN) -- A firm affiliated with the former Blackwater security company has been awarded a contract to provide protection to U.S. consulates and diplomats in the Afghan cities of Herat and Mazar-e Sharif, a U.S ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-19T19:17:03Z)

Andy Roddick On USA Goal That Was Stolen By Ref: USA Got Mugged (VIDEO)

FROM AP: Woman passed out in drive-through charged with DUI... 2 minutes 57 seconds ago FROM AP: Former NBA player Manute Bol dies in Va. hospital... 7 minutes 59 seconds ago FROM AP: DL Seymour signs $12.4M franchise ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-19T19:45:41Z)

A brighter future for 'Futurama?'

By going back to the "Futurama," 20th Century Fox TV and Comedy Central may have given legions of fans hopes that their own favorite canceled series could be brought back to life. But while the fragmentation of the TV ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-19T19:31:22Z)

World Cup 2010

Eto'o plays in Emana with a lovely first-time pass but his team-mate overindulges in a succession of stepovers in the box and gets the ball caught under his feet. 17' The set-piece finds Gronkjaer at the back post but he ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-19T18:26:57Z)

Nash spreading the word about basketball

JOHANNESBURG -- Even in soccer-mad South Africa, the NBA has found a presence. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, who was born in Johannesburg, dropped by Discovery Park to play soccer with Patrick Vieira, formerly of the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-19T19:45:41Z)

As oil spews in Gulf, BP chief at UK yacht race

LONDON (AP) -- In what one environmentalist described as "yet another public relations disaster" for embattled energy giant BP, CEO Tony Hayward took time off Saturday to attend a glitzy yacht race around England's Isle ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T19:17:03Z)

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