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Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 12:48 am

Sunny skies make for magnificent Ski to Sea race

Families gathered on the beach making sand castles, and friends shared snacks on blankets. "The weather turned out to be just beautiful," said Emalee Fenner, who was soaking up the sun with friends. "It's amazing. We lucked out." All Ski to Sea photos ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2011-05-30T06:51:28Z)

Haddon Twp. woman embraces life despite flare-ups, limitations

But, what happens when a child with lupus grows up and wants to go away to college? Daggan said her parents made a deal with her: she could go away, but not too far. "I knew I always wanted to go away, but they wanted to keep me close. They gave me a two ... (Source: Courier-Post 2011-05-30T06:58:37Z)

Britain readies "bunker-busting" bombs for Libya

Zuma's previous visit made little progress because Gaddafi has refused to relinquish power while rebel leaders say that is a pre-condition for any truce deal. Gaddafi's foreign minister held talks in Tunisia on Saturday with Lord David Trefgarne ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-05-29T18:34:09Z)

History Channel to tell Bible stories in epic way

Shooting is planned for the Middle East and elsewhere. Burnett said he and Downey (who starred in a different look at faith, the fantasy series Touched by an Angel ) have been working on the project for two years. Both grew up with Scriptures, he in ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2011-05-30T07:05:47Z)

South African leader to meet Gadhafi, push for cease-fire

"We really need money. This is clear. We are going through a financial crisis." The opposition movement's stature has been bolstered by the sale of a shipment of oil to China for $160 million, Jalil told CNN. Still, he said the financial situation remains ... (Source: CNN 2011-05-30T07:12:56Z)

Cal Thomas: Military veterans offer most poignant reflection on Memorial Day

Perhaps you've heard of him, perhaps not. Louis Zamperini has had fame, lost it and seen it restored more than once. That happens when you are 94 years old and must be re-introduced to succeeding generations. Louis crashed in the Pacific after a rescue ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-05-30T06:51:28Z)

U.S. fund seeks management change at Charter Hall Office

"Charter Hall Office Management Limited (CHOML) has been unwilling to formally commit to returning the net proceeds from the U.S. sale process and the cash in excess of A$200 million currently on the balance sheet to unitholders," Orange Capital said in a statement. (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T07:12:56Z)

Republicans still firmly against raising debt ceiling without big cuts

But a compromise might be in the offing. McConnell, in his appearance on "Meet the Press," left open the possibility of a deal. Obama has said he is amenable to additional spending cuts as a condition of lifting the debt ceiling. In the end, the markets ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-30T07:05:47Z)

American Airlines gets to share spotlight with 2 NBA finalists

Baseball's Texas Rangers haven't found a name sponsor since ending a deal with mortgage lender Ameriquest in 2007. Today, their park is still simply Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. New football stadiums in Dallas and outside New York still don't have sponsorships. (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2011-05-30T07:05:47Z)

Drew Sharp: With balanced league, Tigers still in the hunt

The question becomes whether it's something bold (like trading for Mets shortstop and impending free agent Jose Reyes) or something low risk like last summer's deal that brought in a struggling Jhonny Peralta from Cleveland for a low-end minor league prospect. (Source: Detroit Free Press 2011-05-30T07:20:06Z)

The GOP's Rolling Thunder Revue

That's not to count out the serious-but-boring types. It may well be that, in its desperation to defeat Obama, the party ends up swallowing its pride (and a good deal of its ideology) as it did with John McCain in 2008 and nominates Romney or Pawlenty. (Source: NationalJournal.com 2011-05-30T06:51:28Z)

Inter won two trophies for one tournament

Inter beat Palermo 3-1 in the Coppa Italia final and they got a special two for one deal for their troubles. In addition to the usual TIM Cup, the winning side also received a special trophy commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-05-30T07:12:56Z)

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