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Deals of the Hour / June 4, 2011, 8:50 pm

For Dawn Upshaw, 'Winds of Destiny' lead to Ojai

"He gives directives that are a direct hit on some huge dilemma in my life at the moment." Could she offer some examples? "That I can speak about?" she asks with an unsteady laugh. After a long pause, she offers, "It's really too personal, the examples ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-05T03:31:04Z)

Central Texas Digest: Motorcyclist dies in crash in Pflugerville; public input sought on HIV/AIDS funding

Three organizations involved in planning how money is spent for HIV/AIDS services to residents of Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell and Bastrop counties are inviting the public to a town hall meeting to hear about proposed service priorities and to offer ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2011-06-05T02:26:39Z)

MSU moves within one victory of Atlanta Regional title

Nick Vickerson, just as he did Friday in the regional, drove in the first run with an RBI double with one out in the first inning. Austin Peay scored three runs in the ninth after Mitchell loaded the bases and was pulled after throwing 128 pitches. (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2011-06-05T03:02:26Z)

Victims, witnesses remain silent amid increase of violent crime

"It's hard to say what the causes are," Housel said. "The weather is nicer. The streets are more conducive to street-level drug deals. One can infer there are turf issues." Despite the recent spike, Dooley said shooting incidents in Atlantic City are down ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2011-06-05T03:16:45Z)

Wenger now prepared to sell Arsenal captain Cesc back to Barcelona

But if the new European champions come in with an offer of around £40 million, Arsenal will find it difficult to resist. Fabregas has made no secret of his ambition to return to the club where he started his career, and from where Arsenal signed him as a teenager. (Source: Tribal Football 2011-06-05T02:33:48Z)

IPad challenger Xoom: the rise of the Android tablets

That leaves Amazon's music service, and it really can't keep up with the selection offered by Apple's iTunes, especially since Amazon doesn't offer movies or TV shows for sale or rent. Working with a Windows PC, it is possible to use a USB connection to ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-05T03:02:26Z)

Police break up Ramdev's anti-corruption fast, protest venue cleared (Third Lead)

"What they have done is disgusting. It is barbarous," said a former Indian Navy officer who said he had come from Chandigarh to offer his support to Ramdev's fast against unending corruption and black money stashed abroad by rich Indians. An angry ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2011-06-05T02:48:07Z)

Players begin long journey to majors with draft

Expect the team to put a premium on a prospect's willingness to sign. With the Dodgers struggling to make payroll at the major league level, the team might not be able to offer much more than the below-slot bonus of $1.06 million that last year's 16th pick ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-05T02:12:20Z)

Arsenal boss Wenger keen to sell Nasri to Real Madrid

Arsenal would prefer to sell Nasri to Real Madrid if he rejects their own offer – rather than see him embellish rivals City's formidable squad. (Source: Tribal Football 2011-06-05T02:33:48Z)

Kemp hits slam, Dodgers beat Reds 11-8 in 11

Los Angeles sent nine batters to the plate in the eighth. Miles singled home a run off Nick Masset, and Kemp hit the second pitch from Logan Ondrusek for his sixth career grand slam, tying it at 7. Kemp has 15 homers overall, two behind Cincinnati's Jay ... (Source: WKRC 2011-06-05T02:33:48Z)

Kingsbury survives much smaller Maldonado at TUF 13 Finale

Kingsbury (11-4, 4-1 UFC) is one of several TUF alums on the card. Kingsbury lost to both Ryan Bader and Krzysztof Soszyński on the show, but the UFC saw enough in him to offer him a spot on the TUF 7 Finale. The former Arizona State defensive lineman has ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-05T02:33:48Z)

Papelbon Loses Lead in 9th, but Red Sox Rally in the 14th

Nick Blackburn (5-4), who allowed two runs and seven hits, departed after five innings and 80 pitches with tightness in his back. Blackburn is 4-0 in his past seven starts after finishing April with four straight losses. ORIOLES 5, BLUE JAYS 3 Mark ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-05T03:02:26Z)

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