Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 11:10 pm

First Fan: Bill Clinton on Hand to Support U.S. at World Cup

June 23: Former President Bill Clinton applauds as he sits next to FIFA president Sepp Blatter, center, before the World Cup group C soccer match between the United States and Algeria in Pretoria, South Africa. PRETORIA ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-24T05:20:46Z)

That just makes the video (and Dearborn generally) that much worse

Promoted from the diaries. -ed. I had the great pleasure of seeing Pope John Paul II in 1993 during the World Youth Day events held in Denver, Colorado. I have fond memories of that time, for it was a very moving and ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-24T04:37:49Z)

Dollar, Yen Decline as Australian PM Resignation Lifts Stocks in Asian Trade

The US Dollar and the Japanese Yen declined as Australian mining shares led Asian stocks higher after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stepped down, sapping demand for safety-linked and funding currencies. New Zealand's Gross ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T03:26:14Z)

Henrik Sedin is NHL MVP, snaps Ovechkin 3-peat bid

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Henrik Sedin wrecked Alex Ovechkin's bid for an NHL MVP three-peat. The Vancouver Canucks star, who had a league-best 83 assists, captured the Hart Trophy on Wednesday night during the NHL's awards ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-24T05:35:05Z)

Dallas City Council calls for vote on proposals to eliminate dry areas for alcohol ...

The Dallas City Council on Wednesday called a November referendum on two proposals to eliminate dry areas for alcohol sales in the city. City Secretary Deborah Watkins set up the council action with her declaration ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-24T06:03:43Z)

Ford Fiesta 'Unwraps' Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience

The all-new Ford Fiesta is on its way to dealerships, and owners will receive an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of their new car A unique delivery experience for Fiesta owners includes a preloaded ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T04:16:20Z)

Cuomo Accepts Millions From Interests He Assails

Andrew M. Cuomo, center, at a rally in Manhattan in 2006 with the labor leader Stuart Appelbaum, in glasses, along with David A. Paterson, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Eliot Spitzer. "The influence of lobbyists and their ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-24T04:44:58Z)

Private Equity Firms on Wall Street Desperate for Deals

Only on Wall Street, in the rarefied realm of buyout moguls, could you actually have too much money. Private equity firms, where corporate takeovers are planned and plotted, today sit atop an estimated $500 billion. But ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-24T05:35:05Z)

PAM DZAMA | Health Care's Message in the Mailbox

The letter came when I was visiting my sister in Arizona. While she wasn't surprised, it was disappointing. The letter from her doctor began: "I am pleased to announce I will be dropping all third-party interference ... (Source: Kitsap Sun 2010-06-24T05:56:33Z)

Obama's FCC choice faces long list of issues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama's choice to lead the Federal Communications Commission faces issues ranging from promoting wireless carrier competition to the problem-plagued shift to digital ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-24T06:03:43Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 10:10 pm

Australia gets 1st woman PM after shock party coup

CANBERRA (AFP) – Welsh-born lawyer Julia Gillard became Australia 's first woman prime minister Thursday after the once hugely popular Kevin Rudd fell to a party coup less than three years after taking office. The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-24T04:52:08Z)

Questions Bedevil Knicks' Brain Trust

Joining him in town was Stephen Curry, a symbol of the past Knicks decade, which was not only witless but also quite luckless. Curry was coveted by the Knicks a year ago, when they had the eighth pick in the N.B.A. draft ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-24T04:37:49Z)

World Cup 2010

If New Zealand were to pick up a scoring draw and Italy were held 0-0 by Slovakia, then the All Whites would go through on goal scored and if they both manage to draw by the same scoreline then it goes to the drawing of ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-24T04:44:58Z)

Sleep-Deprived Apple Fans Brave Rain for iPhone 4

TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hundreds of fans flocked to stores in Japan to be the first buyers of the iPhone 4 as Apple rolls out the red-hot smartphone in five of the world's six largest economies on Thursday. Sales ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T04:44:58Z)

Longest match in tennis history suspended at 59-59 in fifth set

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- On and on and on, and on some more, they played -- longer than anyone ever had before. And still there was no winner. John Isner of Tampa, Fla., and Nicolas Mahut of France were tied at 59-59 ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-24T03:33:23Z)

May Home Sales Sink 33 Percent To Record Low

Sales of new single-family homes collapsed last month, sinking to an annual pace of 300,000 -- far below the 410,000 expected. David Zalubowski / AP Sales of new single-family homes collapsed last month, sinking to an ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-24T04:52:08Z)

Flava Flav's little brother strikes out on his own -- in Jersey City

Courtesy of Raymond Harris A file photo of Flava Flav, with rappers Slick Rick, left, Doug E. Fresh, back right, and his brother, filmmaker Steven Drayton, front right. The younger brother of Public Enemy hype man Flava ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-24T04:16:20Z)

What Viacom's loss to YouTube means for Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – The Google geeks have beaten Hollywood chic. But how much will Wednesday's court ruling against Viacom in its $1 billion copyright battle over YouTube tip the balance of power from ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-24T04:44:58Z)

Ford Fiesta 'Unwraps' Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience

The all-new Ford Fiesta is on its way to dealerships, and owners will receive an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of their new car A unique delivery experience for Fiesta owners includes a preloaded ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T04:16:20Z)

White House points to success as Medvedev visits

The Obama administration is showcasing what it sees as one of its main foreign policy successes, warmer relations with Russia, as it welcomes President Dmitry Medvedev to the White House on Thursday. Struggling with ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-24T04:59:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 9:11 pm

Australia Gets Its 1st Female PM as Rudd Ousted

(AP) A sudden revolt within Australia's ruling party gave the country its first woman prime minister, who promised Thursday to safeguard her government's reforms in education, health and industrial law. Julia Gillard had ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T03:33:23Z)

PRECIOUS-Gold flat to firmer after Fed's low-rate vow

TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Gold was flat to slightly firmer on Thursday as the Federal Reserve's vow to keep interest rates low and uncertainty over the global economy underpinned investor appetite. On Wednesday, weak U ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-24T03:04:45Z)

Rask fourth in Calder vote

The NHL announced several of its award winners, with Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask finishing fourth in the Calder Trophy race. The league's top rookie, not surprisingly, was Buffalo D Tyler Myers. And Bruin Patrice ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-24T03:54:52Z)

U.S. advances to second round at the World Cup

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps ... (Source: WDBJ7.com 2010-06-24T03:11:55Z)

West Newton Bridge's unexpected closure isolates community

PennDOT said yesterday that the West Newton Bridge can be repaired, but a timeline for the repairs has not yet been determined. The 103-year-old bridge, which carries Route 136 over the Youghiogheny River, was closed ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-24T03:54:52Z)

Dollar, Yen Decline as Australian PM Resignation Lifts Stocks in Asian Trade

The US Dollar and the Japanese Yen declined as Australian mining shares led Asian stocks higher after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stepped down, sapping demand for safety-linked and funding currencies. New Zealand's Gross ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T03:26:14Z)

Bitbop Mobile Entertainment Subscription Service Goes Live

NEW YORK , June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepcom Digital Experience 2010! -- Fox Mobile Group today announced the official U.S. launch of Bitbop ( www.bitbop.com and m.bitbop.com ), the easy-to-use wireless entertainment ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T04:09:11Z)

Gulf property sales slide further on oil fears

FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida - This was the year, Alicia Hollis and her fellow real estate agents thought. After a nasty batch of hurricanes and the bursting of the housing bubble, this was the year that condo sales along ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-24T04:02:01Z)

Finkel returning to music promotion

Saying that he just wasn't enjoying himself anymore, Shelly Finkel, one of the most powerful managers in boxing for the past 30-plus years, is leaving behind management in a surprising move and returning to music ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-24T02:57:36Z)

Court Stops Sands of Time to Allow Suit Over 1960s Beach Land Taking

The monster nor'easter of 1962 didn't leave much of Edward and Nancy Klumpp's beachfront property in Avalon, N.J., and what was left the borough took away -- without compensating or even telling them. They continued to ... (Source: Law.com 2010-06-24T04:02:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 8:10 pm

Kerry Wood gives up walkoff HR to Jimmy Rollins in Cleveland Indians' 7-6 loss to Phillies

Choo hit a two-run homer off Kyle Kendrick in the first for a 2-0 lead. He did it again in the fifth for a 5-4 lead. It was Choo's 10th homer of the season. Brian Schneider's leadoff homer off Frank Herrmann pulled the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-24T02:50:26Z)

Shin-Soo Choo not overwhelmed (yet) by his All-Star credentials: Indians Insider

Clubhouse confidential: If you're thinking that Kerry Wood's scoreless ninth inning against the Phillies on Tuesday night was a showcase, you could be right. The Phillies' pen has been a sore spot for the defending ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-24T02:50:26Z)

Gillard to be sworn in as Australia's first woman prime minister

Sydney, Australia -- Australia's Labor Party elected Julia Gillard as the new prime minister on Thursday, making her the nation's first woman in that position. "A special meeting of the party was held this morning at ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-24T02:50:26Z)

Hornets ownership discounts chances of Paul trade

NEW ORLEANS -- With the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft and Chris Paul on their roster, the New Orleans Hornets are in a prime position to make a blockbuster trade. For now, though, the franchise's owners are having a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-24T02:57:36Z)

Australia gets its 1st female PM as Rudd ousted

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- A sudden revolt within Australia's ruling party gave the country its first woman prime minister, who promised Thursday to safeguard her government's reforms in education, health and industrial ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-24T03:04:45Z)

Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk wins third straight Selke Trophy

Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk tonight became the first player to win the Selke Trophy in three consecutive seasons since Bob Gainey won from 1978-81. Datsyuk thanked the Ilitch family "for believing in me ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-24T02:50:26Z)

Gen. Stanley McChrystal: Latest developments

[Updated at 6:11 p.m.] Here are the latest developments involving Gen. Stanley McChrystal, America's top commander in Afghanistan. He and his staff made comments in a Rolling Stone magazine article that appear to mock ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-06-24T02:36:07Z)

Dollar, Yen Decline as Australian PM Resignation Lifts Stocks in Asian Trade

The US Dollar and the Japanese Yen declined as Australian mining shares led Asian stocks higher after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stepped down, sapping demand for safety-linked and funding currencies. New Zealand's Gross ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T02:50:26Z)

Gillard Replaces Rudd as Australian Prime Minister

Kevin Rudd has stepped down as Prime Minister and Labor Party leader, paving the way for Julia Gillard to become the first ever female PM of Australia. The implications for the Australian economy and fiscal policy will ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T00:27:16Z)

G20 protesters in danger from water cannons

p2pnet view P2P | Politics:- Toronto already looks like a third-world war zone, thanks to prime minister Stephen Harper's G20 party plans. High mesh fences, cops everywhere, secret service agents 'interviewing ... (Source: p2pnet.net 2010-06-24T02:50:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 7:10 pm

U.S. isolated on spending at G-20

The U.S. will be isolated at the G-20 summit on the subject of stimulus spending. In the days ahead of this weekend's summit, President Barack Obama and his economic team have pressed Europe and Congress alike on the ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-06-24T01:38:51Z)

Voting begins for student section T-shirt

Voting has begun for the design of the 2010 MSU football student section T-shirt. For the fourth year in a row, fans can vote for different designs on the front and back of the T-shirt that comes with the purchase of ... (Source: State News 2010-06-24T02:00:20Z)

France's Labor Minister Caught in the Fight for the L'Oreal Family Fortune

The soap opera antics of France's dysfunctional World Cup soccer team aren't the only source of drama the French are getting these days. This week the nation watched in amazement as a family feud for control of a multi ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-24T02:00:20Z)

ESPN thrilled with U.S. World Cup win

Though the cheers were heard nationwide following Landon Donovan's game-winning goal, none were louder than those emanating from Bristol, Conn., the home of ESPN. Execs at the sports cabler were undoubtedly high-fiving ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-24T01:53:10Z)

GM IPO may cut U.S. stake below 50%

General Motors is preparing for an initial public offering that may sell 20% of the Treasury's stake in the automaker and reduce the U.S. to a minority owner, Bloomberg News said late today. The aim is to sell a fifth ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-24T00:41:35Z)

Russian president downloads Silicon Valley success

PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was "inspired" by a tour of Silicon Valley on Wednesday and left determined to replicate the U.S. technology hub at home, despite pessimism that Russia ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T01:46:01Z)

Gen. Stanley McChrystal: Latest developments

[Updated at 6:11 p.m.] Here are the latest developments involving Gen. Stanley McChrystal, America's top commander in Afghanistan. He and his staff made comments in a Rolling Stone magazine article that appear to mock ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-06-24T01:31:42Z)

U.S. advances in World Cup with win over Algeria

PRETORIA, South Africa — Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the first minute of injury time, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-24T01:46:01Z)

Isner, Mahut play match that won't end: 59-59 in fifth set

163 ... and counting. The previous record was 112 games, a mark set in 1969 by Pancho Gonzales and Charlie Pasarell 22-24 16 16-14 63 11-9 (1969 Wimbledon, 1st round). -The courtside electronic scoreboard couldn't keep ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-24T01:53:10Z)

Judge Sides with Google in $1B Viacom Lawsuit

(AP) A federal judge in New York is siding with Google in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom over YouTube videos. Viacom Inc. had alleged that YouTube, which Google Inc. bought in 2006, built ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-24T01:24:32Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 6:10 pm

Archer chat: Tap the brakes a little on Dez Bryant, but he'll get 45 catches

Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer answered your questions in his about the team in a chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights. Brianna asks ... Have the Cowboys set the bar on Dez Bryant to high for his first season, or is ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-24T00:34:26Z)

Tulsa man charged in Sweeney case released from jail on bond

A man who is charged with conspiring to commit the murder of Tulsa businessman Neal Sweeney was released at 2:16 p.m. today from the Tulsa Jail. indicate that $1.125 million in bonds have been posted on behalf of Allen ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-23T23:58:38Z)

Governor OKs OC Fairgrounds deal

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration announced Wednesday that it has tentatively agreed to sell the Orange County Fairgrounds to the city of Costa Mesa for $96 million. The state Legislature, however ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-24T00:48:45Z)

When A&E's "Obsessed" begins its second season, it will turn to Orlando patients.

"From what I understand, they had tremendous response from people wanting to be patients," Jenifer Garrido says. That means they needed an Orlando psychotherapist, and Garrido says the show contacted her in December ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-06-24T00:48:45Z)

U.S. vs. Algeria player ratings

Player ratings from the U.S. team's 1-0 win over Algeria (scale of 1-10): GK, Tim Howard, 7 : Not a bunch to do in his quietest night yet in South Africa. Like in the first two matches here, he was always taking the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-24T00:48:45Z)

Senate Democrats Struggle to Revive Jobless Aid

Senate Democrats struggled Wednesday to revive a bill extending jobless benefits and a host of other spending and tax measures as they searched for ways to reduce the measure's deficit impact and attract critical GOP ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T01:03:04Z)

Lawmakers At Impasse On Trading

WASHINGTON — Derivatives trading, a business long prized by Wall Street but little noticed by anyone else, is rapidly gaining prominence as the rare part of the nation's vast financial infrastructure that Democrats ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-24T00:34:26Z)

Ravens agree to one-year deal with quarterback Bulger

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Marc Bulger . The deal, struck Wednesday, will become complete if Bulger passes a physical. Bulger spent the previous ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-24T01:03:04Z)

Lifetime Orders Three Police Procedural Pilots

Lifetime is diving heavily into the crime drama genre, ordering three police procedural pilots from notable showrunners. The network has picked up shows from Josh Berman ("CSI," "Bones"), Annie Brunner ("Huff") and ... (Source: BackStage.com 2010-06-24T00:48:45Z)

DTE calls in extra help as damaging storms swirl

DTE Energy said this morning it has called in help from utilities in other states in advance of storms sweeping across Michigan, efforts that could be complicated by a strike by tree trimmers. DTE vice president of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-24T00:48:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 5:10 pm

Donovan World Cup Goal Sees Near-Record Internet Spike

There was a massive spike in Internet traffic just around the time that the United States and Algeria were finishing their down-to-the-wire World Cup match on Wednesday. Following the clinching goal by the U.S.'s Landon ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-23T23:22:51Z)

In David vs. Goliath fight, candidate aims to beat Alaska GOP senator

(CNN) -- Many voters may never have seen or heard of him, but Joe Miller is determined to make Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska the next victim of an angry, anti-incumbent movement. And helping him is the Tea ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-23T23:01:22Z)

Letters From Durban: Cardiac Kids!

USA wins thriller to advance - Cardiac Kids do us proud... What do the French and US teams have in common? Fortunately, nothing. We are booking flights to the next round and they are on the plane home. When a tie wasn't ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-23T23:51:29Z)

Over 160,000 Android devices sold every day: Google CEO

NEW YORK (AFP) – More than 160,000 mobile phones powered by Google 's Android operating system are being sold every day, the Internet giant said Wednesday on the eve of the launch of the new iPhone from rival Apple ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-23T23:44:19Z)

DTE calls in extra help as damaging storms swirl

DTE Energy said this morning it has called in help from utilities in other states in advance of storms sweeping across Michigan, efforts that could be complicated by a strike by tree trimmers. DTE vice president of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-23T23:30:00Z)

War in Senate over U.S.-Russia arms deal

NUCLEAR PACT HIGHLIGHTS The new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed by President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in April will replace a pact that expired in December 2009. Highlights of the new pact ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-23T23:51:29Z)

Australia gets its 1st female PM

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Australia has its first female prime minister after the ruling party dumped Kevin Rudd and installed his deputy as leader. New leader Julia Gillard will lead the government to elections due ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T23:44:19Z)

Passengers fall ill while stranded for 4 hours in Virgin Atlantic jet in Conn.

HARTFORD, Conn. — For Charlene Hauck, the defeat of her daughter's high school crew team on a trip to England was a disappointment but the trip home was a pure nightmare. Hauck and her 17-year-old daughter, Stephanie ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-23T23:51:29Z)

Mets unwilling to deal Niese for top starter

The Mets have been linked to high-profile pitchers such as Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt in recent days. Even Met players have gotten in on the speculation, but can New York afford the price of these pitchers? They'll have to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-23T23:37:10Z)

Tulsa man charged in Sweeney case released from jail on bond

A man who is charged with conspiring to commit the murder of Tulsa businessman Neal Sweeney was released at 2:16 p.m. today from the Tulsa Jail. indicate that $1.125 million in bonds have been posted on behalf of Allen ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-23T23:58:38Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 4:10 pm

McChrystal didn't say anything worth getting fired over, or resigning

I just finished reading The Runaway General | Rolling Stone Politics article about Gen. Stanley McChrystal and I didn't read anything about McChrystal that warrants his resignation or firing. He reminds me of Gen ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-06-23T22:39:54Z)

Low ready for England clash

Mesut Ozil's goal sealed the win which sets up a clash with Fabio Capello 's side in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon. Low said: "We are looking forward to taking on England, it's always special for us. There is a great ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T22:47:03Z)

Verbeek hails Socceroos spirit

Australia coach Pim Verbeek praised his side for battling to a 2-1 victory over Serbia but was disappointed that the Group D clash proved to be the Socceroos' last match at the World Cup. GettyImages Brett Holman's ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T22:47:03Z)

The Pomerantz Firm Charges Goldman Sachs (GS) With Securities Fraud On Behalf of Bond ...

NEW YORK, June 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP ( www.pomerantzlaw.com ) ("Pomerantz") is filing a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T21:49:48Z)

Los Angeles (3-8) at Washington (7-4)

Strong play defensively has the Washington Mystics surging again. After overcoming a terrible shooting performance, the Mystics look to win four straight for the first time in nearly three years as they host the Los ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-23T22:32:44Z)

Former U.S. coach Bob Gansler analyzes the U.S.-Algeria match

The U.S. scored a dramatic injury-time winner from Landon Donovan as they defeated Algeria, 1-0, on Wednesday to advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup. Not only did the Americans win in stunning fashion, they ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-23T22:32:44Z)

England 1, Slovenia 0: Three Lions through as Defoe strikes winner

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) -- England reached the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Slovenia 1-0 in the team's final Group C match and knocking the Slovenes out of the tournament. Jermain Defoe ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T22:39:54Z)

Senators Prepare A Citigroup-Sized Hole In Volcker Rule

Senate negotiators are expected to offer changes today to the financial reform bill that would soften the Volcker rule. On Capitol Hill there is widespread speculation that the Senate negotiators will propose language ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T21:14:00Z)

Fed keeps low rates; stocks end flat

The Federal Reserve left its key rates alone today, but the decision didn't cheer investors much. Stocks ended basically flat. A report showing new-home sales plunged to their lowest level on record astonished investors ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-23T22:39:54Z)

Australia leave World Cup with heads held high

NELSPRUIT (Reuters) - Australia can be proud of their World Cup, picking themselves up after a big loss in the opening match against Germany, coach Pim Verbeek said on Wednesday. But ultimately that 4-0 loss cost them a ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-23T22:47:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 3:10 pm

New-home sales suffer record plunge

The housing market took another hit today. New-home sales tumbled by a record 33% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 300,000, the Commerce Department said this morning. It was the lowest level since 1963 ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-23T21:21:10Z)

Manley and Morrison hit Hollywood

Marc Salomon Colin Morrison (left), Danny Trejo and Beau Manley on the set of "Bro." For the past six months I've been in pretty close contact with Metal Mulisha's Beau Manley . Aside from going back and forth, talking ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-23T21:21:10Z)

Algeria striker Saifi clashes with reporter

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- Algeria striker Rafik Saifi has been involved in an altercation with a journalist after his team was eliminated from the World Cup. The incident following Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the United ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T21:42:38Z)

GM looks to banks to finance more subprime buyers

DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Co. is looking to boost auto sales by lining up banks and other financial institutions to make loans and lease deals for buyers with poor credit. The talks lessen the likelihood of GM ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

The Droid X: Another Android Phone, Just Bigger

Google and its partners just introduced the world to the newest Android-based phone, the DROID X. It's a 4.3 inch smartphone with a 1 GHZ processor, and it goes on sale July 15. It's $199 after a $100 rebate. Honestly ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-23T21:56:57Z)

Five things to know about Landon Donovan

( PEOPLE.com ) -- Closing the gap on a 2-0 deficit last week was one thing. But scoring a crucial last-minute goal in Wednesday's World Cup match against Algeria was even sweeter for Landon Donovan, who wiped away tears ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-23T21:56:57Z)

Longest match in tennis history suspended for second day

WIMBLEDON, England - The longest match in tennis history was suspended because of darkness at 59-59 in the fifth set at Wimbledon tonight. The first-round match between 23rd-seeded John Isner of Tampa, who trains at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-23T21:21:10Z)

Global Technologies Acquires Vertical Axis Technologies and Adds $6,000,000 to ...

LONDON--(Marketwire - 06/23/10) - Global Technologies, Ltd. (Pinksheets: GTLL - News ) has exercised its option to acquire select Vertical Axis Turbines Application Designs and Engineering from Creative Laboratory ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T21:35:29Z)

Fiat May Balk at Investment in Naples Plant

ROME — Fiat stopped short of confirming a major investment to ensure the survival of its Naples plant on Wednesday, after receiving less than full support from workers for plans to increase productivity there. A ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T21:21:10Z)

Lawyer Stefani reprimanded in text message scandal

Detroit -- The state Attorney Discipline Board today declined to suspend the attorney who unearthed Kwame Kilpatrick's infamous text messages. Michael Stefani, found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-06-23T21:49:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 2:10 pm

Federer reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Roger Federer walked off the court with a smile Wednesday, relieved to survive another tense early-round match at Wimbledon. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut walked off their court nearly two hours ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

AMD Announces Commencement of Exchange Offer for its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 for ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMD (NYSE: AMD - News ) announced today that it has commenced a registered exchange offer to exchange up to $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T20:52:32Z)

Tulsa man charged in Sweeney case released from jail on bond

A man who is charged with conspiring to commit the murder of Tulsa businessman Neal Sweeney was released at 2:16 p.m. today from the Tulsa Jail. indicate that $1.125 million in bonds have been posted on behalf of Allen ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-23T20:59:41Z)

Dow Ekes Out Gain; Homebuilders Rise

THURSDAY: Durable goods orders; weekly jobless claims; 7-yr note auction; iPhone 4 on sale; Yahoo shareholders meeting; Earnings from Lennar, Oracle and Research In Motion FRIDAY: Final read on Q1 GDP; corporate profits ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-23T19:55:16Z)

Facebook, Twitter, social media can leave us lonely and lacking, UA study says

Facebook, Twitter and the throngs of other social media sites can be fun – but they can also ruin our health, a University of Arizona study found. Facebook offers instant "friendship"/Ryn Gargulinski Sure, we all love ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

Marathon Wimbledon match suspended at 59-59 in fifth set

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- The longest match in tennis history was suspended because of darkness at 59-59 in the fifth set at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The first-round match between 23rd-seeded John Isner of the United ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

Federal Judge Reaffirms $1.57 million Judgment Against Former SEIU-UHW Officials and ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A federal judge has reaffirmed the $1.57 million in damages owed to the members of the Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) by Sal Rosselli ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T20:38:13Z)

USA Wins Thriller, Faces Ghana in World Cup Knockout Round

Team USA squeezed into the knockout round of the World Cup in dramatic fashion with an injury time goal by Landon Donovan that ended the game 1-0 against Algeria. The Americans were in a must win situation when Donovan ... (Source: NBC San Diego 2010-06-23T20:23:54Z)

Cavs trying to deal into NBA draft

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers don't currently have a coach, any draft picks or a clue if LeBron James is coming back. But in this volatile summer, things are changing quickly. The Cavs, who traded away their ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T20:59:41Z)

All Whites seeking place in history

If New Zealand were to pick up a scoring draw and Italy were held 0-0 by Slovakia, then the All Whites would go through on goal scored and if they both manage to draw by the same scoreline then it goes to the drawing of ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T20:09:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 1:10 pm

Donovan goal puts U.S. in 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa -- Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the first minute of injury time, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-06-23T19:55:16Z)

76ers eye Turner with 2nd pick in NBA draft

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Evan Turner posted messages on his Twitter feed about getting "props" from Philadelphia fans and eating at a famous cheesesteak shop while in town for his draft workout. His message Thursday night ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T19:40:57Z)

Donovan World Cup Goal Sees Near-Record Internet Traffic Spike

There was a massive spike in Internet traffic just around the time that the United States and Algeria were finishing their down-to-the-wire World Cup match on Wednesday. Following the clinching goal by the U.S.'s Landon ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-23T19:55:16Z)

Legal deal for sick Sept. 11 workers back in court

NEW YORK - Lawyers for thousands of Sept. 11 responders found support Wednesday for a deal that would end a seven-year legal battle over the toxic fallout produced by the collapse of the World Trade Center. At what's ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-23T19:33:47Z)

Cisco Commits to Sustainable Development of Russian Technology Innovation Agenda ...

SAN JOSE, CA and MOSCOW--(Marketwire - 06/23/10) - In a meeting today in San Jose, President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers discussed a wide-ranging series of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T19:55:16Z)

Changing room visitor Clinton praises U.S. spirit

PRETORIA (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton got to his feet to celebrate his team's last-gasp goal against Algeria at the World Cup on Wednesday and gave the players a speech about the American spirit afterwards ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-23T19:40:57Z)

Canada Spills Earthquake Mess All Over Northern U.S. Border

This afternoon Canada had a socialist 5.0-magnitude earthquake all over its Eastern "provinces" of Ontario and Quebec. This being Canada, those brash, inconsiderate bastards, they couldn't keep the thing to ... (Source: Wonkette (satire) 2010-06-23T19:48:06Z)

Eco Author Touts Green Sci-Fi Thriller Screenplay

VENICE BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just as the crisis of the Great Depression unlocked the imagination of writers who created the very first superheroes beginning with Superman, contemporary environmental concerns ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T19:48:06Z)

Fannie Mae tries to stop 'jingle mail'

WASHINGTON - Government-sponsored mortgage purchaser Fannie Mae is trying to encourage distressed homeowners to find alternatives to foreclosure by banning those who walk away from getting new loans for seven years ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-23T19:33:47Z)

Amazon Veterans Launch Company to Deliver Amazon EC2-Like Services Behind the ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 06/23/10) - At GigaOM's Structure 2010 conference on cloud computing, Chris Pinkham and Willem van Biljon, former Amazon executives who led the development of the Amazon EC2 public cloud ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T19:05:09Z)

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