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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 10:43 pm

Report: Apple doesn't fear, actually helping Facebook with 'Project Spartan' HTML5 app plan

"They believe that HTML5 will eventually take down the native model. But perhaps Apple just has the mentality that they'll deal with that issue when it actually becomes a problem." Siegler also reports, "Apple has been working with Facebook on ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-19T05:16:09Z)

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 2011-06-19T05:23:19Z)

Stocks Rise to Avert Longest Slump Since 2001

To contact the reporters on this story: Whitney Kisling in New York at wkisling@bloomberg.net ; Victoria Stilwell in New York at vstilwell@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Baker at nbaker7@bloomberg.net (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T18:24:45Z)

UN council splits UN Taliban, Qaeda sanctions list

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - The UN Security Council on Friday split the UN sanctions list for Taliban and al Qaeda figures into two, which envoys said could help induce the Taliban into talks on a peace deal in Afghanistan. The move ... (Source: Bangladesh News 24 hours 2011-06-19T04:54:41Z)

Greeks protest, almost half oppose austerity

She said she now believed that an option based on investors voluntarily maintaining their exposure was a "good foundation" for a deal. In St. Petersburg, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero also said the private sector would voluntarily take part. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T04:47:31Z)

Noah's arc

N oah Wyle's career is coming full circle. When he was 23, he landed the role of wide-eyed Dr. John Carter on "ER." The iconic series was executive-produced by Steven Spielberg. Now the California native, 40, stars in Spielberg's new TV series ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-19T04:54:41Z)

Top-ranked Donald having 'one' lousy tourney

Watson, who is 7-over, said the shirts are for sale, and the proceeds will go to the families of the military. "It's not very good," he said. "I just can't get anything going this week. I'm just not that good. Simple as that. This is not the week for me." (Source: New York Post 2011-06-19T05:09:00Z)

Minnesota leaders to be paid even if shutdown occurs

State leaders say they're trying to avert a government shutdown, but they're also making plans to ensure they get paid if a deal isn't struck in time. The GOP-controlled House has assured lawmakers and staffers they'll still receive paychecks, even as ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2011-06-19T04:47:31Z)

Dads try harder on child care

29 percent said they "often" or "quite often" interrupt family time to handle work issues, but just 6 percent regularly interrupt business time to deal with family concerns. Harrington said companies can help working fathers by reassuring them that ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-19T05:01:50Z)

WITH TEA, I'M A WINNER IN WINTER

I won't "go gentle" into that cold night. I will "rage, rage against the dying of the light." Because with a nice hot cup of English Breakfast and honey, I can deal with anything. (Source: American Reporter 2011-06-19T05:23:19Z)

Joe Soucheray: Soak the rich? That's Dayton's trust fund talking

Big deal. He can afford to. In fact, I would suggest that he can so afford to that it clouds his perception of reality. If you have a store of money you might be more inclined to spend more than you take in. Or, put another way, what's the problem with ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2011-06-19T05:01:50Z)

Mullah Omar key for US in Afghan talks: experts

KABUL, June 19, 2011 (AFP) -The US may be in talks with the Taliban but its key challenge will be reaching out to the militants' elusive, one-eyed leader Mullah Omar as momentum builds for a peace deal in Afghanistan, experts say. Afghan President Hamid ... (Source: Arab Times 2011-06-19T05:01:50Z)

Gov. Mark Dayton to decline pay during a shutdown

State leaders say they're trying to avert a government shutdown, but they're also making plans to ensure they get paid if a deal isn't struck in time. The GOP-controlled House has assured lawmakers and staffers they'll still receive paychecks ... (Source: Mankato Free Press 2011-06-19T05:23:19Z)

Dow, S&P rise in volatile session; Nasdaq slips

Still, the market needs resolution of the situation soon, as the lack of a deal to resolve the Greek debt crisis stifles investor confidence and curbs the market's advance. "The big headline is Greece, and it's going to continue to be Greece until there is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-18T19:43:30Z)

Both blood pressure numbers are important

The first number is the pressure imparted to blood when the heart pumps it into the aorta. It takes a great deal of pressure to circulate blood through all the body arteries. The second number is the pressure in the heart as it fills with blood. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-19T04:54:41Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 8:42 pm

Yanks edge Cubs as rally falls short despite HR

3B Dante Bichette Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Yankees, and New York's top draft pick will begin his professional career with the club's rookie-level team in Florida. Girardi played with his father, Dante, who hit .299 with 274 homers in 14 seasons in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-19T02:02:53Z)

In Hindsight: HP, Apple, IBM and our 'computer overlords'

Friday In Silicon Valley, employers added 2,100 humans to their payrolls last month, and the jobless rate in the beautiful (if bureaucratically named) San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area dipped to 9.9 percent, the California Employment Development ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-18T19:00:33Z)

Obama and Boehner link up on links

Aides to both men played down the chances of deals being struck on the par-72 East Course at Joint Base Andrews, but acknowledged the outing could improve a relationship that is respectful, but hardly close. The White House made a rare exception and ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2011-06-19T03:00:09Z)

Obama, Boehner team up in golf match

Since May, Biden has been leading talks with a group of lawmakers. Without a deal to allow the nation to issue more debt, the Treasury Department has warned the government will begin defaulting on obligations on August 2. Kasich, a former congressman ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T02:24:22Z)

Westwood not ready to concede win to McIlroy

"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: CBS Sports 2011-06-19T03:21:38Z)

Granderson, Gardner lead Yankees over Cubs 4-3

3B Dante Bichette Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Yankees, and New York's top draft pick will begin his professional career with the club's rookie-level team in Florida. Yankees manager Joe Girardi played with his father, Dante, who hit .299 with 274 ... (Source: Chippewa Herald 2011-06-19T02:38:41Z)

Matt LaPorta on 15-day DL

242 with eight homers and 32 RBIs in 59 games. LaPorta twisted his ankle when he was caught in a rundown between second and third base in the third inning of a 5-1 win Friday. He had to be helped from the field. LaPorta, the key player acquired in the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-19T02:17:12Z)

Juneteenth: 'It's a beautiful day'

"I hope you're enjoying yourself," she said as she walked through the crowd of friends and strangers. "It's a beautiful day." The streets of her longtime Grant Hill-area neighborhood were filled with people and gospel music, boys shooting hoops ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2011-06-19T02:53:00Z)

Hollyblog: Father's Day Films -- How Films Echo My Relationship With My Dad

Every Father's Day, my mind immediately thinks of movies. Although my Dad passed away almost five years ago now, I will always treasure our trips to the movies. Especially as a kid, I was thrilled that my Dad would take me to a place where my imagination ... (Source: TheWrap 2011-06-19T02:24:22Z)

Martin holds on to help Yankees beat Cubs 4-3

3B Dante Bichette Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Yankees, and New York's top draft pick will begin his professional career with the club's rookie-level team in Florida. Girardi played with his father, Dante, who hit .299 with 274 homers in 14 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-19T02:10:03Z)

Why Can't Every Day Be Father's Day (And Mother's Day)?

So for those who take these teachings to heart, is Father's Day anything special, or is it simply the day when other people make a big deal of something we attempt to do each and every day? I think that the answer to both questions is yes. If you ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-18T16:08:45Z)

Friendly, familiar faces celebrate Juneteenth in Norwich

"I think it's wonderful," Miranda said. "Good food, good music, good deals." Miranda and Parrish have been attending Juneteenth for all of its 23 years. Juneteenth is a celebration of the date on which the last slaves learned they were ... (Source: Norwich Bulletin 2011-06-19T03:21:38Z)

Radiation spike halts work at Japan nuclear plant

But a resumption, he said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water. Officials say 110,000 tons, the equivalent of 40 Olympic swimming pools -- is stored at the plant, 240 km (150 miles) northeast of Tokyo. "Unless we can resume the operation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T02:17:12Z)

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 ... in some parts, deep dark side to Vancouver, there is, more importantly ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-19T03:07:19Z)

Crowd goes wild for Bruins and the Cup

"I've been waiting for this a really long time. I came here to see the Cup. It's so beautiful, it's the greatest trophy in sports," said Casey Meserve, 30, of Brockton. Down by the Bobby Orr statue at the TD Garden, where the parade ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-18T20:40:46Z)

P.M. Cleveland Indians links: With recent hitting almost historically bad, Travis Hafner's presence is a necessity

If each of the above had been scattered throughout the various teams the Indians had fielded over their 111 years in the American League, it wouldn't be such a big deal. But that's not the case. On most days, the above players are four of the nine hitters ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2011-06-18T21:30:52Z)

Friendly Obama-Boehner golf game has high stakes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A friendly round of golf between President Barack Obama and Republican leader John Boehner has unusually high stakes, since any positive sentiment it yields may help lead to a debt deal. Obama and Boehner, speaker of the House of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-06-19T02:24:22Z)

Bruins and city share love with the Cup

The Bruins should be prepared for these kinds of guerilla tactics in Boston, however, because it's a pretty damned big deal that the Stanley Cup has ... and that's a very beautiful thing. (Source: NECN 2011-06-19T02:24:22Z)

McIlroy sets another US Open mark for 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: CharlotteObserver.com 2011-06-19T03:14:28Z)

Report: Apple doesn't fear, actually helping Facebook with 'Project Spartan' HTML5 app plan

"They believe that HTML5 will eventually take down the native model. But perhaps Apple just has the mentality that they'll deal with that issue when it actually becomes a problem." Siegler also reports, "Apple has been working with Facebook on ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-19T02:38:41Z)

Taymor Calls New 'Spider-Man' 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 2011-06-19T02:17:12Z)

McIlroy gets to 14 under at US Open

But I've played with big leads in the past. It's not easy. We'll see what happens." McIlroy, trying to close the deal after letting a four-shot lead at the Masters slip on the final day, did make a bogey on No. 10 after hitting his tee shot on the par-3 ... (Source: The Ledger 2011-06-19T03:07:19Z)

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)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 4:42 pm

How to End the N.F.L. Deadlock

from making deals that reduce competition. To ensure an agreement between the owners and players in time for the 2011 season, Congress should place a special condition on the continuation of the N.F.L.'s antitrust exemption: the owners and players must ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T15:25:48Z)

Searching for airfares doesn't have to be a gamble

Those specials are often gone within hours. - The so-called discount airlines - JetBlue, AirTran, Southwest and Frontier - adjust their fares less frequently than other airlines, so you can feel more confident locking in a price. But their prices aren't ... (Source: The Southern 2011-06-18T20:33:36Z)

$1,500 No-Limit Hold'em

Today, CardPlayer.com is the best poker information portal for free poker content, offering online poker site reviews and exclusive online poker bonus deals. We offer daily poker news, poker professionals' blogs and tweets, exclusive poker videos ... (Source: CardPlayer.com 2011-06-18T20:47:55Z)

Storms knock out power to thousands

"For the most part in Asheville, the strongest storms should be through with you. There might be a few more showers in the early evening before dark, but the strongest storms are over." (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2011-06-18T20:55:05Z)

Pakistanis tip off militants at bomb-building plants

The Pakistanis believe the Americans violated their sovereignty by keeping them in the dark about the raid. American officials believe bin Laden's location proves some elements of the Pakistani army or intelligence service helped hide the al-Qaida ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T22:13:49Z)

Obama, Boehner team up for a win _ in golf

But aides to both Obama and Boehner said their time on the course was more about stroking putts than striking deals. The president and the speaker ... The president, dressed in dark pants, a white polo shirt and a baseball cap, putted for par, tapping ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2011-06-18T22:28:08Z)

Obama and Boehner play golf, talk policy

But aides to both Obama and Boehner said their time on the course was more about stroking putts than striking deals. The president and the speaker ... The president, dressed in dark pants, a white polo shirt and a baseball cap, putted for par, tapping ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-18T22:35:18Z)

Nigeria, Finland need each other to boost trade relations'

Government has a very important role to play by providing the best possible conditions for fruitful business deals and investments. Government should be able to guarantee a positive investment climate, a functioning infrastructure in the broadest terms ... (Source: NEXT 2011-06-18T21:59:30Z)

Father's Day a special start to Wade's summer

As he's saying this, Wade is sitting in a room with a U-shaped couch that could probably sit 20 people comfortably, with a dark hardwood floor and view ... Hublot watches and other deals. "There's a lot to do this summer, me trying to keep building ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2011-06-18T20:40:46Z)

AP sources: US officials watch as Pakistani militants flee 2 more bomb-building sites

The Pakistanis believe the Americans violated their sovereignty by keeping them in the dark about the raid. American officials believe bin Laden's location proves some elements of the Pakistani army or intelligence service helped hide the al-Qaida ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2011-06-18T21:45:11Z)

Obama, Boehner play golf, but no political deals reached

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner played five hours of golf together on Saturday, emerging with no deals on any of their current conflicts but showing signs that, amid those talks, relations between them are cordial. (Source: New Haven Register 2011-06-18T23:03:56Z)

Cal Players Make Most of Chance to Survive

Now they will play to keep their dream season going. But it all began on that dark day, when players chose to take the field after being told that their services would no longer be needed. "If this was going to be the last team in the history of the ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T22:06:40Z)

AP sources: Pakistanis tip off militants again

The Pakistanis believe the Americans violated their sovereignty by keeping them in the dark about the raid. American officials believe bin Laden's location proves some elements of the Pakistani army or intelligence service helped hide the al-Qaida ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-18T22:42:27Z)

Tricks to finding the cheapest plane tickets

Deregulation allowed airlines to set fares and routes on their own. In the early '80s, American Airlines started selling empty seats at a steep discount. The aim was to fill up planes and compete with new discount airlines such as PeoplExpress (Source: Katu.com 2011-06-18T22:13:49Z)

Police: Latin Kings' reign is over

Working with confidential informants with ties to the gang, agents recorded meetings where the gang indoctrinated new members and collected dues, plotted to murder "snitches," made drug and gun deals and delivered beatings as discipline for violating gang rules. (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2011-06-18T21:52:21Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 2:43 pm

Stocks Rise, Euro Strengthens on Greece Rescue Progesss as Crude Oil Falls

European Union finance ministers agreed on June 14 to convene again on June 19 after failing to hammer out a deal on fresh aid to Greece. French President Nicolas Sarkozy said a "breakthrough" had been made on the Greek debt crisis following a meeting ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T09:20:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 12:45 pm

Greek debt crisis: Juncker warns of contagion

The Greek debt crisis could spread to at least five other European countries _ including Belgium or even Italy _ if it is not cautiously managed, the head of the euro group warned Saturday. Jean-Claude Juncker told the German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2011-06-18T17:56:07Z)

The Latest Deathly Hallows Part 2 TV Spot

But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the ... (Source: Shockya.com 2011-06-18T19:36:20Z)

Modric not for sale at any price: Spurs chairman

L ONDON — 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 present ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-18T17:34:39Z)

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)

'Drive' movie premiere: Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks get bloody, dreamy

"You get into it and you get out and you don't remember the whole process of driving. And movies do that too." The dark, moody film comes to the festival with a good deal of critical success, including promising early buzz from the film festival in Cannes. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T18:39:04Z)

Savoring the Small Victories With My Two Little Girls

She was in a tough tournament game at a dank gym one Sunday, and after the game, I put my arm around her with a twisted grin. "Congratulations on being the high scorer," I said as she grimaced. Unfortunately, Sylvia ended up with 1 point after a girl ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T17:56:07Z)

Gabrielle Giffords sweet homecoming weekend

A Giffords' staff member tweeted: "Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend. Doctors say the visit is a key step in her recovery process, but the people of Tucson say it is equally important to them. "Symbolically for her ... (Source: kgw.com 2011-06-18T17:41:48Z)

Modric undecided

I want to stay in London. I am very happy here and so are my family." But Levy insisted in a club statement there will be no sale "at any price, to Chelsea Football Club or any other club." Levy said: "I wish to make it absolutely clear, as I have said ... (Source: The Daily Star 2011-06-18T17:20:20Z)

Giffords: 1st trip to hometown Tucson since attack

"Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend," the tweet said. Giffords was released from a Houston hospital Wednesday, five months after being shot in the head during a Tucson political event. She had been in the rehab ... (Source: KTAR.com 2011-06-18T17:41:48Z)

One Sanguine Star

That doesn't — huh. She wants to do this?" He added: "At the time Anna was dark haired, and certainly her body of work didn't lead me anywhere near Sookie Stackhouse." (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T18:03:17Z)

Goldman Sachs Says Invest in Russia Now, Don't Wait for Presidential Vote

"This is not the reality today." Goldman was one of the four banks chosen by the central bank June 14 to manage a sale of part of its stake in Sberbank, a transaction that may be worth as much as $7 billion. It also helped sell 300 million pounds ($487 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T07:54:50Z)

Giffords visting hometown of Tucson this weekend

"Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend," the tweet said. Giffords was released from a Houston hospital Wednesday, five months after being shot in the head during a Tucson political event. She had been in the rehab ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-18T07:54:50Z)

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP Announces Investigation of The Timberland Company

NEW YORK, Jun 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bull & Lifshitz, LLP announces an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the proposed sale of The Timberland Company (NYSE:TBL) ("Timberland") to VF Corporation in a transaction ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-18T19:29:11Z)

Timbers fans, not Beckham, have made the MLS cool

And then your kids become fans because of it." Keller, who played at the University of Portland, noted that the Pacific Northwest has always been partial to the beautiful game. He joked that the Pilots soccer team always got the hottest girls. But what ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T19:07:42Z)

First grunge, then Starbucks - now it's Pacific NW soccer

And then your kids become fans because of it." Keller, who played at the University of Portland, noted that the Pacific Northwest has always been partial to the beautiful game. He joked that the Pilots soccer team always got the hottest girls. But what ... (Source: Katu.com 2011-06-18T18:46:14Z)

EU Prepares Greece Aid as Merkel Backs ECB

It would be filled by about 45 billion euros of loans, plus around 57 billion euros in unspent aid from the 2010 bailout, roughly 30 billion euros in asset- sale proceeds and about 30 billion euros from creditors. A year after the bailout that aimed to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T03:44:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 10:46 am

Chelsea are top of Modric' list

However, Modric is now stating that he would like to go, although he was at pains to stress that he only wanted this to happen if the right price is paid and a deal can be agreed. Nevertheless, Spurs have a battle on their hands to keep him now that he has ... (Source: Gulf News 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

Spurs dig in for battle to keep Modric

Modric, who signed a new six-year-deal last year, was not for sale "at any price," Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said on the club's website (http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com). "In respect of Luka Modric, we are not prepared to sell at any price, to Chelsea ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

The Latest Deathly Hallows Part 2 TV Spot

But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the ... (Source: Shockya.com 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

Week in Apple: unlocked iPhones and lawsuit news galore

Apple also settled its patent disputes with Nokia while facing new trademark lawsuits, and we interviewed an indie music label about why they think Apple's terms with iCloud are a bad deal. Read on! Report: iPhone 5 in final testing, may lack 3G FaceTime ... (Source: Ars Technica 2011-06-18T16:58:51Z)

Obama, Boehner take to the golf course

While both sides say they're optimistic about the progress being made in the deficit talks, Boehner has suggested he and the president may need to get more closely involved in order to reach a deal. The White House has played down any expectations about ... (Source: CBS News 2011-06-18T17:06:01Z)

One Musical Succeeds. One Struggles. Discuss.

Why has "The Book of Mormon" emerged as the hit musical of the year on Broadway, while another artistically ambitious show a few blocks away, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," has struggled? They are Broadway's two most talked-about productions ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-18T16:58:51Z)

Dow, S&P rise in volatile session; Nasdaq slips

Still, the market needs resolution of the situation soon, as the lack of a deal to resolve the Greek debt crisis stifles investor confidence and curbs the market's advance. "The big headline is Greece, and it's going to continue to be Greece until there is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-18T02:39:52Z)

Casey Anthony trial: State questions defense forensic expert about duct tape, Caylee's skull

Perry said he will reserve ruling on how to deal with Baez regarding the apparent discovery violation. During Spitz's testimony, Casey Anthony cried when photos of the skull of her daughter, Caylee Marie, were shown. He said that Orange-Osceola Medical ... (Source: WQAD 2011-06-18T16:23:04Z)

How to End the N.F.L. Deadlock

The joint agreements among teams on matters like free agency and revenue sharing, as well as the league's single national TV deal, would otherwise run afoul of federal antitrust laws, which prohibit businesses (in this case, individual teams) from making ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T05:53:08Z)

Reports: Several owners resisting NFL labor deal

A small group of team owners is mounting a resistance against a possible labor deal, according to several media reports. Citing sources, NFL.com and ESPN are reporting that team officials are being instructed to be ready for an extra night in Chicago after ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-18T02:11:14Z)

Radiation spike halts Fukushima clean-up

Another cause could be pipes surrounding it. A resumption, the official said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water is stored there. "Unless we can resume the operation within a week, we will have problems in disposing of the contaminated ... (Source: Al Jazeera 2011-06-18T05:53:08Z)

Boehner, Obama hit links

While both sides say they're optimistic about the progress being made in the deficit talks, Boehner has suggested he and the president may need to get more closely involved in order to reach a deal. The White House has played down any expectations about ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

O'Malley welcomes 'most important' mayors to Baltimore

The remark drew a good deal of nervous laughter and applause, to which O'Malley said: "I don't care. I'm not running for reelection. I'm term-limited." The four-day gathering, anchored at the downtown Hilton, is providing a showcase for the ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-18T16:51:42Z)

EU Prepares Greece Aid as Merkel Backs ECB

Stocks, bonds and the euro all gained on the prospect that Merkel's shift would facilitate a new deal for Greece, which faces a 30 billion-euro ($43 billion) funding gap next year. European Union finance chiefs meet in Luxembourg on June 19 to try to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T03:44:17Z)

Report: Apple doesn't fear, actually helping Facebook with 'Project Spartan' HTML5 app plan

"They believe that HTML5 will eventually take down the native model. But perhaps Apple just has the mentality that they'll deal with that issue when it actually becomes a problem." Siegler also reports, "Apple has been working with Facebook on ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-18T16:37:23Z)

Cleanup of radioactive water halted at Japan nuke plant

Another cause could be pipes surrounding it. But a resumption, he said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water — officials say 110,000 metric tones, the equivalent of 40 Olympic swimming pools — is stored there. "Unless we can resume ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T06:07:27Z)

Obama drives the golf cart, Boehner sinks the putt

While both sides say they're optimistic about the progress being made in the deficit talks, Boehner has suggested he and the president may need to get more closely involved in order to reach a deal. The White House has played down any expectations about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T17:34:39Z)

Reaching a labor deal between NFL owners, players not a done deal

NEW YORK - Reaching a labor deal soon is hardly a done deal in the NFL. Team owners will be updated on recent negotiations with the players when they meet in Chicago on Tuesday. They've been told to prepare to stay an extra day because of the complexity of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-18T04:55:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 8:42 am

Modric: I want to leave Tottenham

Chelsea have had a bid of £22m rejected, with Spurs describing the offer as ridiculous. It was felt at the time that the offer for the Croatian was an opening gambit and it may well have served its purpose as Modric has reacted by revealing he wants to ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-18T02:11:14Z)

Texas Gov. Perry not a 2012 candidate just yet

Perry's appearance Saturday at the Republican Leadership Conference could offer another tantalizing hint that he's ready to upend a crowded field of candidates who have worked months to amass name recognition, organization and campaign cash. The longest ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-18T15:25:48Z)

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