Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 6:42 pm

Modric not for sale at any price: Spurs chairman

LONDON (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2011-06-18T12:26:50Z)

NBA Rumors: Are the Miami Heat Looking to Buy 2011 NBA Draft Picks?

Other teams, such as the Philadelphia 76er's, who may be sold soon, could look to sell their pick to shave salary and make the sale more appealing to prospective purchasers. The Miami Heat would like to select a player who is NBA ready as the current ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-18T23:54:02Z)

EMAIL FROM AMERICA: Dreaming of our fathers

I turn now to the writer and sometime poet, President Barack Hussein Obama. He probably should get the Man Booker Prize for his beautiful book, 'Dreams From My Father'. You must read it to fully appreciate the saying that we are the sum of our experiences. (Source: NEXT 2011-06-19T00:15:31Z)

South Americans could fetch big prices in European soccer market

"Pastore is not going anywhere for a transfer fee below $71 million," Zamparini told Italy's Radio Radio, tossing out what is surely a fantasy figure. Palermo acquired the playmaker from his Argentine club, Hurucan, two years ago for $19 million ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-19T00:01:12Z)

Clarence Clemons Died

His stand out work could be heard on songs like "Born To Run," "Thunder Road," "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," and "Dancing In The Dark" ... along with countless others. Clemons was married five times and had four sons --  Clarence III, Charles, Christopher and Jarod. (Source: TMZ.com 2011-06-19T01:12:47Z)

Does the thought count? What Dad doesn't need on Father's Day

7. Gifts you actually want for yourself: A beautiful gravy boat for Dad to complete your fine china display won't cut it on Father's Day. I have to admit that men are as guilty of this trick as much as women, but it might be a working trend. If everyone in ... (Source: My West Texas 2011-06-18T23:25:24Z)

Clarence Clemons, Longtime Saxophone Player for Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band, Dies

In addition to his saxophone, Clemons also provided background vocals, with a deep baritone probably most recognized as the voice of Santa Claus in Springsteen's version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." When introducing Clemons in recent years ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-19T01:12:47Z)

Last-minute shopping for dad? Here's what I'd buy

This beautiful, svelte laptop is one fine-looking Windows 7 machine ... Honeycomb's appearance is masculine, swathed in black, dark grey and blue. It's a black-tie event. The hardware has style, too, with dimensions that are different from iPad 2. (Source: Beta News 2011-06-19T00:29:50Z)

Lance Bass Developing Boy Band Competition Show

Speaking to New York Magazine Thursday, the 32-year-old *NSYNC alum announced that he recently sold six reality shows, including one to VH1. PHOTOS: Lance and other out and proud celebs "It's a really great music show, starring all your favorite boy bands ... (Source: Wonder Wall 2011-06-19T00:01:12Z)

Big paychecks for small public agencies

Salaries at the Santa Rosa-based North Bay Cooperative Library District included $141,273 for the executive director. The district assists with resource sharing such as inter-library loans and coordinates contracts for 56 libraries in 27 counties to allow ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2011-06-19T00:58:28Z)

Obama, Boehner, putting and policy

"Did you all catch that?" Obama shouted to reporters gathered near the green. The president, dressed in dark pants, a white polo shirt and a baseball cap, putted for par, tapping him a short shot after missing a 12-footer. Kasich, a former congressman ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2011-06-19T00:01:12Z)

Obama, Boehner mix bogeys, budget during friendly golf game

"Did you all catch that?" Obama shouted to reporters gathered near the green. The president, dressed in dark pants, a white polo shirt and a baseball cap, putted for par, tapping in a short shot after missing a 12-footer (3.6-meter putt ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-19T00:36:59Z)

Former 'Spider-Man' Director Calls New Show Much Simpler

LOS ANGELES – In her first public comments about "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" since the opening of the $70 million Broadway musical, the director Julie Taymor on Saturday described the new show as "much simpler" than the version she created ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-19T01:27:06Z)

The inexplicable coexistence of beauty and evil

"Beautiful Boy" imagines an answer to that heartbreaking question ... that she responds when he says "c'mon," is just one example. This film is, of course, dark, but its not without its humor, like life itself. Kate's sister-in-law informs her husband ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-06-18T23:54:02Z)

Redknapp: Spurs must keep Modric

Levy on Saturday issued a statement insisting the 25-year-old was not for sale "at any price" to any club. Redknapp reckons selling Modric would send the wrong message about the club, but has no reason to doubt Levy's word. He told talkSPORT: "It's a happy ... (Source: espnstar.com 2011-06-19T01:12:47Z)

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)

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