Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 12:45 pm

Greek debt crisis: Juncker warns of contagion

The Greek debt crisis could spread to at least five other European countries _ including Belgium or even Italy _ if it is not cautiously managed, the head of the euro group warned Saturday. Jean-Claude Juncker told the German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2011-06-18T17:56:07Z)

The Latest Deathly Hallows Part 2 TV Spot

But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the ... (Source: Shockya.com 2011-06-18T19:36:20Z)

Modric not for sale at any price: Spurs chairman

L ONDON — Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy says the Premier League club will not sell midfielder Luka Modric to Chelsea or another suitor "at any price." Modric, the Croatia international, has said he wants to leave for Chelsea but will not present ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-18T17:34:39Z)

Modric would welcome Chelsea move

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has repeatedly said his prized midfielder is not for sale. But, speaking to the Daily Mail , Modric said: "If somebody comes to the club and the offer is good for me and acceptable to them, then I want to leave. (Source: FIFA.com 2011-06-18T08:09:09Z)

'Drive' movie premiere: Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks get bloody, dreamy

"You get into it and you get out and you don't remember the whole process of driving. And movies do that too." The dark, moody film comes to the festival with a good deal of critical success, including promising early buzz from the film festival in Cannes. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T18:39:04Z)

Savoring the Small Victories With My Two Little Girls

She was in a tough tournament game at a dank gym one Sunday, and after the game, I put my arm around her with a twisted grin. "Congratulations on being the high scorer," I said as she grimaced. Unfortunately, Sylvia ended up with 1 point after a girl ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T17:56:07Z)

Gabrielle Giffords sweet homecoming weekend

A Giffords' staff member tweeted: "Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend. Doctors say the visit is a key step in her recovery process, but the people of Tucson say it is equally important to them. "Symbolically for her ... (Source: kgw.com 2011-06-18T17:41:48Z)

Modric undecided

I want to stay in London. I am very happy here and so are my family." But Levy insisted in a club statement there will be no sale "at any price, to Chelsea Football Club or any other club." Levy said: "I wish to make it absolutely clear, as I have said ... (Source: The Daily Star 2011-06-18T17:20:20Z)

Giffords: 1st trip to hometown Tucson since attack

"Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend," the tweet said. Giffords was released from a Houston hospital Wednesday, five months after being shot in the head during a Tucson political event. She had been in the rehab ... (Source: KTAR.com 2011-06-18T17:41:48Z)

One Sanguine Star

That doesn't — huh. She wants to do this?" He added: "At the time Anna was dark haired, and certainly her body of work didn't lead me anywhere near Sookie Stackhouse." (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T18:03:17Z)

Goldman Sachs Says Invest in Russia Now, Don't Wait for Presidential Vote

"This is not the reality today." Goldman was one of the four banks chosen by the central bank June 14 to manage a sale of part of its stake in Sberbank, a transaction that may be worth as much as $7 billion. It also helped sell 300 million pounds ($487 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T07:54:50Z)

Giffords visting hometown of Tucson this weekend

"Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend," the tweet said. Giffords was released from a Houston hospital Wednesday, five months after being shot in the head during a Tucson political event. She had been in the rehab ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-18T07:54:50Z)

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP Announces Investigation of The Timberland Company

NEW YORK, Jun 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bull & Lifshitz, LLP announces an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the proposed sale of The Timberland Company (NYSE:TBL) ("Timberland") to VF Corporation in a transaction ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-18T19:29:11Z)

Timbers fans, not Beckham, have made the MLS cool

And then your kids become fans because of it." Keller, who played at the University of Portland, noted that the Pacific Northwest has always been partial to the beautiful game. He joked that the Pilots soccer team always got the hottest girls. But what ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T19:07:42Z)

First grunge, then Starbucks - now it's Pacific NW soccer

And then your kids become fans because of it." Keller, who played at the University of Portland, noted that the Pacific Northwest has always been partial to the beautiful game. He joked that the Pilots soccer team always got the hottest girls. But what ... (Source: Katu.com 2011-06-18T18:46:14Z)

EU Prepares Greece Aid as Merkel Backs ECB

It would be filled by about 45 billion euros of loans, plus around 57 billion euros in unspent aid from the 2010 bailout, roughly 30 billion euros in asset- sale proceeds and about 30 billion euros from creditors. A year after the bailout that aimed to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T03:44:17Z)

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