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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 8:45 pm

Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's simpler ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2011-06-20T02:23:10Z)

Boeing hits back at Airbus over A350 plan

Airbus is insisting that after a series of relaunches the A350 will offer what its customers want and that its lightweight materials will help it outperform the older and heavier 777. Airbus sales chief John Leahy said top airlines had asked the European ... (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-20T02:58:58Z)

Tim Kawakami: Rory McIlroy rises fast to stardom and should shine for a long time

It happened faster than a speeding 6-iron, but once Rory McIlroy's mad-dash wire-to-wire victory was done, it was eternal, too. Which is the way McIlroy is built to do things: not slow, but fast. Not random, but inevitable. The golf universe just got a ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-20T02:44:39Z)

A loss to N.Y. Nick

But Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking three-run home run off rookie Chris Carpenter in the eighth, and the Yankees took the rubber game 10-4. Carpenter had just entered in relief of Sean Marshall, who pitched a scoreless seventh but allowed singles to Alex ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-20T03:20:26Z)

Clarence Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

Narrowbody jets: New entrants challenge big two in short-haul market

Airbus moved first, at the end of last year, with its decision to offer an upgraded version of the A320, featuring a more efficient engine along with structural modifications to the wings and fuselage, and a promise to cut fuel-burn by 15 per cent. (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-19T14:41:40Z)

Father Stays on Sideline, Quietly Proud

Gerry McIlroy, wearing a lime green polo shirt and dark Madras shorts, followed his son without the ... "Rory will not be able to attend next week as he is playing golf in California with Nick Faldo." And supportive enough to let go when it was time ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T02:16:01Z)

May have decision on 737 by yr-end: Boeing

A re-engined plane could be brought to market quicker, but a redesigned plane could offer better efficiency. Boeing says it has not ruled out re-engining. The company's top rival EADS unit Airbus said last year it would put a new engine on its competing A320. (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-20T03:13:17Z)

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

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 2011-06-19T12:39:58Z)

Few Taliban Leaders Take Afghan Offer to Switch Sides

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Toor Jan, who used to kill Americans and Canadians here, does not want much from the Afghan government. A home. A job. And, yes, eight security guards. He needs them. As one of the few Taliban commanders to switch sides, he is a ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T02:16:01Z)

Palin documentary a conservative nod to the politician

Interest in Palin is acute on both sides of the political divide. Acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield is finishing up a Palin film that is expected to be a counterpoint to the hagiographic tone of "The Undefeated." Incorporating previously unseen ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T02:58:58Z)

Swisher's HR helps Yankees take rubber match from Cubs

Nick Swisher looked patiently at two bad pitches from a fresh arm. He knocked the third one into the seats. Swisher hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday night, snapping a tie and leading the Yankees to a 10-4 victory over the Cubs in the ... (Source: KSN.com 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

Asian markets higher on Greek bailout hopes

HONG KONG—Asian stocks were mostly higher on hopes that a solution to Greece's debt problems could be near even as talks between eurozone finance ministers broke up early Monday without an agreement. Oil slipped below $93 a barrel while the dollar ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-20T03:13:17Z)

Will Someone End Nadal's Run at Wimbledon?

Novak Djokovic, who is also in Federer's bottom half, has a tricky path. On grass Jeremy Chardy and especially Kevin Anderson in the first two rounds will offer some resistance. Michael Llodra or even his countryman Viktor Troicki can be dangerous in the ... (Source: Tennis-X.com 2011-06-20T02:44:39Z)

Rory McIlroy's run continues at U.S. Open

For the doom-and-gloom crowd, it should be noted that the largest final-round collapse in major championship history occurred in the 1996 Masters, when Greg Norman blew a six-shot lead and lost to Nick Faldo. But the way McIlroy has played this week ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-19T14:48:49Z)

HK property unusually hot, govt may take drastic steps - Fin Sec

The so-called "Home Ownership Scheme" (HOS) is a government subsidised housing programme to give eligible low-income residents a chance to purchase flats at a discount of 30 to 40 ... and in 2007 resumed the sale of HOS flats that had been built but ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-20T03:06:07Z)

Greek Debt, and Coming to Terms With Reality

Therefore, to undertake this project with any prospect for success, the EU should offer a receivership to manage all matters affected by the public interest in Greece until a turnaround is achieved. The receivership would consist of a committee of highly ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

Yankees 10, Cubs 4

CHICAGO (AP) - Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees routed the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Sunday night in the finale of their first series at Wrigley Field in eight years. Brett Gardner added his first ... (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-20T03:27:36Z)

McIlroy makes US Open looks like Kemper Open

Sunday, June 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP Don't blame the U.S. Golf Association, either _ at least not entirely. The blue blazers painstakingly map out every detail, from the length of every blade of grass to how many flavors of sports drinks are ... (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-20T02:16:01Z)

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