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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 2:43 am

View from Calgary: Seedy side was there before Cup riot in Vancouver

Those of us who really know Vancouver know there is a pervasive seedy, ugly side to our beloved city that is always bubbling away under the shiny, breathtakingly beautiful surface of one of the most picturesque, livable cities in the world. I grew up in ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-19T08:58:04Z)

US: Militants were tipped off...Ariz. fire still growing...Obama, Boehner play some golf

Aides say the four-hour outing was meant as an opportunity for political rivals to socialize and converse, not cut deals. They were joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Ohio's Republican governor, John Kasich (KAY'-sihk). There's no word on their scores. (Source: 9&10 News 2011-06-19T08:29:26Z)

'Runaway Bride' chills in Las Vegas

Also: New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and his wife La La, an MTV veejay. ... At Marquee (Cosmopolitan) on Friday: Phoenix Suns guard Vince Carter, with friends in the Boombox Room. At another table, Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart, with a group. (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2011-06-19T08:58:04Z)

McIlroy stays on record roll at US Open

"He had a big lead in a major and didn't deal with it before," Westwood said. "There's pressure on him with regards to that. So we'll see. All I can do is control my game and try and shoot as low a score as possible for me." (Source: AP - NBC Sports 2011-06-19T02:24:22Z)

AP sources: Pakistanis tip off militants again

WASHINGTON—In another blow to Washington's relationship with Pakistan, U.S. officials say Pakistan failed another test to prove it could be trusted to go after American enemies on its soil by intentionally or inadvertently tipping off militants at two ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-19T09:05:13Z)

New elongated Boeing 747 lands at Paris Air Show

"We've seen a great deal of interest in the last six to eight months as the market has gotten better," Randy Tinseth, Boeing's vice president of marketing at Boeing's commercial division, told Reuters. The plane features a new red and orange livery to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T09:12:23Z)

Mets' Jose Reyes is the new franchise player, says 'The Franchise' himself, Hall of Famer Tom Seaver

It has been going like this for Reyes since spring training, since he entered the final season of his contract. Will the Mets deal him before the trade deadline? Will he test the free-agent market? Will the Mets enter the free-agent fray and try to keep him? (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-19T08:29:26Z)

Battlefield reporter says: Afghanistan is making undeniable progress, but it could all unravel

It can be argued that today, we still do not have enough. Despite this, the coalition and the Afghans appear to finally be turning the tide in our favor, and a great deal of this can be credited to President Obama for deciding to send more troops. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-19T08:50:54Z)

Hope, change and Kumar: the fight for the youth vote

However, he still sees Obama as "very pragmatic," and he approved of the president's tax deal with Republicans late last year and current push for a deficit reduction compromise. "The campaign in 2012 might be more about long-term policy ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-19T08:58:04Z)

Golf Summit: President Obama and Speaker Boehner Tee Off

In a recent interview with ABC New's George Stephanopoulos, Boehner did not sound convinced that he and the president would be able to settle any kind of a deal in 18 holes. "We've always had -- a very good relationship," Boehner said. "We get along -- get ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-18T22:20:59Z)

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 2011-06-19T08:15:07Z)

Westwood not ready to concede to Rory

"I said maybe if I can get to 10 under at the weekend, but you don't know how Rory is going to do. You don't know how he's going to deal with the big lead. He had a big lead in a major and didn't deal with it well before. There's pressure on him with ... (Source: News-Press 2011-06-19T08:50:54Z)

Rory runs away to 8-shot lead

"He had a big lead in a major and didn't deal with it before," Westwood said. "There's pressure on him with regards to that. So we'll see. All I can do is control my game and try and shoot as low a score as possible for me." (Source: Monterey County Herald 2011-06-19T08:36:35Z)

Some evacuees return home from US wildfires

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 an all-terrain vehicle. (Source: WFAA 2011-06-19T08:36:35Z)

Hugh Hefner Stays Upbeat on Day of Canceled Wedding

Crystal has had a change of heart." Sources told the New York Post that former Playmate Harris was shopping for a lucrative deal to tell all after she ditched Hefner in front of 300 guests at their wedding at the Playboy Mansion, to be filmed for a ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-19T01:05:37Z)

Can golf success carry over for Obama, Boehner?

Aides to both men played down the chances of deals being struck on the par-72 East Course at Joint ... While aides for both men tried to lower expectations that deal on the deficit — or anything else, for that matter — would be reached on the course. (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-19T08:43:45Z)

Bruins glad to share in the celebration

"I'll tell you, the fans have been amazing since we stepped off that plane back from Vancouver," said forward Chris Kelly, who came to Boston in a deadline deal with Ottawa and has often marveled about his good fortune since. "They have been so nice to us ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-19T00:15:31Z)

View from Calgary: Seedy side in Vancouver was there before Cup riot

Those of us who really know Vancouver know there is a pervasive seedy, ugly side to our beloved city that is always bubbling away under the shiny, breathtakingly beautiful surface of one of the most picturesque, livable cities in the world. I grew up in ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-19T08:58:04Z)

Reyes Pledges His Loyalty To His Agent, Not Boras

But I'm happy with the guy I have." In 2006, Greenberg negotiated Reyes's current contract, a four-year, $23 million deal. The Mets exercised an $11 million option for the 2011 season. Less than a week after Reyes signed his current deal, however ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-19T00:44:09Z)

As We See It: Budget battle: Brown's plan deserves support

the state has to deal with rising prison costs and a court order to reduce overcrowding. Brown already has legislative approval to move nonviolent offenders to local jurisdictions -- but no money to send along with the inmates. Then there's the redevelopment mess. (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-19T08:29:26Z)

Resisting The Hype

Let's be clear - for the Mets to trade Reyes, it would have to be the best deal in team history, and one of the best deals in baseball history. I don't know who has the chips to get Reyes, but for the Mets to get rid of him, they would have to get a haul ... (Source: RealClearSports 2011-06-19T08:43:45Z)

Some Fire Evacuees Return Home, While Weather Fuels Flames

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: FOX News 2011-06-19T01:41:25Z)

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