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Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2011, 2:42 am

Wind Gusts Challenge Crews Fighting Arizona, New Mexico Fires

A fire burning nine miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 3,000 acres by Monday and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, the U.S. Forest Service said. The fire broke out Saturday and was not threatening any structures. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-21T07:36:57Z)

A Vision Glimpsed Through the Window, and Its Consequences

And the wonderful composure of the Danish dancers' upper bodies — the pliancy of their spines, the repose at the base of their necks, the beautiful placing of their heads, the calm energy of their arms — leave an enduring image of true grace. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-21T07:22:38Z)

Nadal, Venus Williams Win Opening Rounds at Wimbledon

But I think it was a beautiful experience for them." Nadal now faces another American, 69th-ranked Ryan Sweeting of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., who dropped the first two sets against Pablo Andujar of Spain before coming all the way back to win 3-6, 4-6 ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-20T23:37:21Z)

Winds challenge crews battling AZ, NM wildfires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8.— A fire burning 9 miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 900 acres by Sunday morning and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Alberta Maez said. (Source: AOL News 2011-06-21T07:44:07Z)

Ryan Dunn: 1977-2011 | 'Jackass' daredevil dies in fiery crash

The force of impact shattered the vehicle into several twisted and blackened pieces, leaving the Porsche 911 GT3 unrecognizable except for a door that was thrown from the crash and not incinerated. A 100-foot-long tire skid marked where the car left the roadway. (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-06-21T07:15:29Z)

Budget-cutting threatens 250 sanitation jobs in Memphis where King died backing 1968 strikers

"Sadly, we're back at that same place in time, where we're having discussions about whether or not people have a right to collectively bargain," Seeberg said. "This is clearly an attack on the working people." As the discussion ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-21T07:01:10Z)

Rafael Nadal cruises to win over Michael Russell in Wimbledon opener; Venus Williams advances

"Too many beautiful things," Rafael Nadal said. "To see my mom and dad in the Royal Box, I can just say thanks to Wimbledon, to the people who organize this fantastic tournament. Everything was very, very nice today. Very, very happy for everything." (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-20T22:32:55Z)

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn dies in fiery Pa. crash

The force of impact shattered the vehicle into several twisted and blackened pieces, leaving the Porsche 911 GT3 unrecognizable except for a door that was thrown from the crash and not incinerated. A 100-foot-long tire skid marked where the car left the roadway. (Source: TheDay 2011-06-21T07:51:16Z)

Quick Takes: 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' tops 'Book of Mormon'

"I want you to think about the beautiful symphonic sound that came out of one man's saxophone," Bono told the crowd. "I want you to think about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band of brothers. I want you to think of Clarence Clemons. This man just ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-21T07:01:10Z)

Venus Williams, Nadal win openers at Wimbledon

But I think it was a beautiful experience for them." Nadal now faces another American, 69th-ranked Ryan Sweeting of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., who dropped the first two sets against Pablo Andujar of Spain before coming all the way back to win 3-6, 4-6 ... (Source: Citizen Online 2011-06-21T06:54:00Z)

Obama expected to announce major Afghan drawdown

Seth Jones, an Afghanistan expert at the Rand Corp., a Santa Monica-based think tank, said he did not expect the withdrawal of 10,000 U.S. troops to cause security conditions to worsen in southern Afghanistan. He said the U.S. and the Afghan government ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-21T07:08:19Z)

The search for sea glass

HeartSong said the watery and cobalt blues and teal greens are rare, but yellow and red pieces are the hardest to find. "But the real value is in the fact that I found (the glass) on a beautiful day, in a beautiful place that I love," she said. (Source: Delaware Wave 2011-06-21T07:36:57Z)

In the balance: NY senators stuck on gay marriage

In the true essence of Albany, politicians in this nearly 400-year-old city will bargain and bicker over a host of seemingly unconnected issues as gay couples and other states watch closely for indications about which way the national debate is evolving ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-21T07:29:48Z)

McCain responds as wildfire damages border area

New Mexico: A fire burning nine miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 3,000 acres by Monday and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, the U.S. Forest Service said. The fire broke out Saturday and was not threatening any structures. (Source: Chippewa Herald 2011-06-21T07:01:10Z)

The Nokia N9: a unique all-screen smartphone

The body is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate and flows seamlessly into beautiful curved glass. The laminated deep black display means that the user interface just floats on the surface of the product. The Nokia N9 also packs the ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2011-06-21T07:01:10Z)

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn and passenger die in Pa. crash

The force of impact shattered the vehicle into several twisted and blackened pieces, leaving the Porsche 911 GT3 unrecognizable except for a door that was thrown from the crash and not incinerated. A 100-foot-long tire skid marked where the car left the roadway. (Source: Courier-Post 2011-06-21T07:08:19Z)

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