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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 10:43 pm

Report: Apple doesn't fear, actually helping Facebook with 'Project Spartan' HTML5 app plan

"They believe that HTML5 will eventually take down the native model. But perhaps Apple just has the mentality that they'll deal with that issue when it actually becomes a problem." Siegler also reports, "Apple has been working with Facebook on ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-19T05:16:09Z)

Some evacuees in AZ, NM return home from wildfires

Fire officials said existing fire lines were holding despite strong winds in the area. Investigators from New Mexico State Forestry and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway said Saturday that fire apparently was started June 12 by engine exhaust from ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-19T05:23:19Z)

Stocks Rise to Avert Longest Slump Since 2001

To contact the reporters on this story: Whitney Kisling in New York at wkisling@bloomberg.net ; Victoria Stilwell in New York at vstilwell@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T18:24:45Z)

UN council splits UN Taliban, Qaeda sanctions list

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - The UN Security Council on Friday split the UN sanctions list for Taliban and al Qaeda figures into two, which envoys said could help induce the Taliban into talks on a peace deal in Afghanistan. The move ... (Source: Bangladesh News 24 hours 2011-06-19T04:54:41Z)

Greeks protest, almost half oppose austerity

She said she now believed that an option based on investors voluntarily maintaining their exposure was a "good foundation" for a deal. In St. Petersburg, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero also said the private sector would voluntarily take part. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T04:47:31Z)

Noah's arc

N oah Wyle's career is coming full circle. When he was 23, he landed the role of wide-eyed Dr. John Carter on "ER." The iconic series was executive-produced by Steven Spielberg. Now the California native, 40, stars in Spielberg's new TV series ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-19T04:54:41Z)

Top-ranked Donald having 'one' lousy tourney

Watson, who is 7-over, said the shirts are for sale, and the proceeds will go to the families of the military. "It's not very good," he said. "I just can't get anything going this week. I'm just not that good. Simple as that. This is not the week for me." (Source: New York Post 2011-06-19T05:09:00Z)

Minnesota leaders to be paid even if shutdown occurs

State leaders say they're trying to avert a government shutdown, but they're also making plans to ensure they get paid if a deal isn't struck in time. The GOP-controlled House has assured lawmakers and staffers they'll still receive paychecks, even as ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2011-06-19T04:47:31Z)

Dads try harder on child care

29 percent said they "often" or "quite often" interrupt family time to handle work issues, but just 6 percent regularly interrupt business time to deal with family concerns. Harrington said companies can help working fathers by reassuring them that ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-19T05:01:50Z)

WITH TEA, I'M A WINNER IN WINTER

I won't "go gentle" into that cold night. I will "rage, rage against the dying of the light." Because with a nice hot cup of English Breakfast and honey, I can deal with anything. (Source: American Reporter 2011-06-19T05:23:19Z)

Joe Soucheray: Soak the rich? That's Dayton's trust fund talking

Big deal. He can afford to. In fact, I would suggest that he can so afford to that it clouds his perception of reality. If you have a store of money you might be more inclined to spend more than you take in. Or, put another way, what's the problem with ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2011-06-19T05:01:50Z)

Mullah Omar key for US in Afghan talks: experts

KABUL, June 19, 2011 (AFP) -The US may be in talks with the Taliban but its key challenge will be reaching out to the militants' elusive, one-eyed leader Mullah Omar as momentum builds for a peace deal in Afghanistan, experts say. Afghan President Hamid ... (Source: Arab Times 2011-06-19T05:01:50Z)

Gov. Mark Dayton to decline pay during a shutdown

State leaders say they're trying to avert a government shutdown, but they're also making plans to ensure they get paid if a deal isn't struck in time. The GOP-controlled House has assured lawmakers and staffers they'll still receive paychecks ... (Source: Mankato Free Press 2011-06-19T05:23:19Z)

Dow, S&P rise in volatile session; Nasdaq slips

Still, the market needs resolution of the situation soon, as the lack of a deal to resolve the Greek debt crisis stifles investor confidence and curbs the market's advance. "The big headline is Greece, and it's going to continue to be Greece until there is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-18T19:43:30Z)

Both blood pressure numbers are important

The first number is the pressure imparted to blood when the heart pumps it into the aorta. It takes a great deal of pressure to circulate blood through all the body arteries. The second number is the pressure in the heart as it fills with blood. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-19T04:54:41Z)

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