Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 11:11 pm

The Helpless Titan

The current federal government of the United States is the largest, best-funded organization in human history. Our public debt has grown to over $13 trillion. We pay hundreds of billions per year just to service this ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-19T05:12:23Z)

Getting Life Back? BP CEO on Way off Spill Duty

BP's chairman said Friday that CEO Tony Hayward is on his way out as the company's point man on the Gulf oil spill crisis, a day after Hayward enraged members of Congress by offering few answers about how the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-19T05:26:42Z)

Rangers' Hunter expects to start vs. Pittsburgh; Cruz should come off DL for series ...

Tommy Hunter says he's certain he'll be able to start Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Hunter left his start Wednesday against Florida with discomfort in his right hip flexor. He worked with trainer Jamie Reed and said his ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-19T05:05:13Z)

Mrs. Mary Pauline Keyser

Mary Pauline Keyser, 90, of Frederick, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, June 10, 2010. She was the wife of the late James B. Keyser, who preceded her in death Oct. 16, 1998. Born Oct. 12, 1919, in Frederick, she ... (Source: Frederick News-Post 2010-06-19T05:55:20Z)

Nationals should learn from history and leave Strasburg alone

"Oh, crap," says Ed Hearn . The words come automatically. The dismay is legitimate. I have just informed the long-retired major league catcher that the Washington Nationals seem to think Stephen Strasburg , as perfect a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-19T04:50:54Z)

Jefferson School grads ready to move on

Graduate Ashlei Crockett, left, is congratulated by her peers while on her way up to pick up her diploma. A year of change and personal development ended Friday for the 14 graduating members of the Jefferson School's ... (Source: Frederick News-Post 2010-06-19T05:55:20Z)

For Want of a Goal …

I am not a soccer fan, particularly. I hated playing the game as a kid, I'm easily exasperated by the ties and the low scoring and the penalty-kick finales, and I loathe what Jonathan Last calls "the ritual attack of ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-19T05:55:20Z)

BP chief Tony Hayward replaced as head of day-to-day spill operations

BP Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg told Sky News television in Britain that Hayward was handing over daily operations to managing director Robert Dudley, a Mississippi native who started his career at Chicago-based Amoco ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-19T05:19:32Z)

BP CEO Tony Hayward to Hand Over Day-to-Day Control of Gulf Cleanup Operations

June 17: BP CEO Tony Hayward testifies during a House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on the role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and oil spill, on Capitol Hill in Washington. NEW ORLEANS -- BP ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T05:19:32Z)

USA fit to be tied again after goal that wasn't

Maurice Edu kicked the ball into the net. American players jumped around wildly, thinking they had capped a historic comeback, turning a two-goal, first-half deficit into a 3-2 victory over Slovenia in the World Cup ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-19T05:48:10Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 10:12 pm

Latest County Jail Booking Reports

Here is the latest Hamilton County Bookings Report: David A. Acevedo, 35, 2235 E. 25th Street, theft over $1,000 and other charges. Rodney Eric Akins, 41, 1403-A Bailey Ave., criminal impersonation and other charges ... (Source: Chattanoogan 2010-06-19T04:36:35Z)

Utah Oil Spill: Chevron Vows To Pay

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City attorneys expect Chevron Corp. will quickly agree to a financial settlement related to last weekend's pipeline spill that dumped 33,000 gallons of crude oil into city waterways, a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-19T04:36:35Z)

Religion Events

■ Parkview Baptist Church, 2401 S. Green St., Longview, has scheduled a garage sale and fish fry beginning at 8:30 a.m. today. ■ Greggton First Baptist Church, 4520 W. Marshall Ave., Longview, has scheduled a ... (Source: Longview News-Journal 2010-06-19T04:07:57Z)

Feldman's 7th-inning stretch in 9-3 win could help Rangers extend streak again

HOUSTON - At the end of the night, the fact that Scott Feldman went to the mound for the seventh inning holding a gigantic lead over Houston on Friday night probably doesn't seem like such a big deal. It might, though ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-19T04:50:54Z)

Putin Boasts Russia's New Fighter Jet Better Than U.S. Planes

A side-by-side comparison of Russia's new T-50 fighter jet and the U.S. military's F-22 Raptor. MOSCOW -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin climbed into the cockpit of Russia's newest fighter jet on Thursday and said it ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-19T02:56:22Z)

Rand Paul calls President Obama 'un-American' for his criticism of BP over oil spill (video)

Rand Paul has had a week now filled with highs and lows. Paul may have just hit a new low with his most recent comments. The week began well for Paul as he gained the Republican nomination over the "establishment ... (Source: Examiner 2010-06-19T04:43:45Z)

Rangers' Hunter expects to start vs. Pittsburgh; Cruz should come off DL for series ...

Tommy Hunter says he's certain he'll be able to start Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Hunter left his start Wednesday against Florida with discomfort in his right hip flexor. He worked with trainer Jamie Reed and said his ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-19T05:05:13Z)

PETA to Attorney General McCollum: Charge BP With Cruelty to Animals

Tallahassee, Fla. -- PETA has sent a letter to Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum urging him to bring charges of cruelty to animals against oil company BP and all other culpable parties in the oil geyser that is ... (Source: PETA 2010-06-19T04:07:57Z)

PETA to Attorney General King: Charge BP With Cruelty to Animals

Montgomery, Ala. -- PETA has sent a letter to Alabama Attorney General Troy King urging him to bring charges of cruelty to animals against oil company BP and all other culpable parties in the oil geyser that is defiling ... (Source: PETA 2010-06-19T04:07:57Z)

Hot line can help family deal with abusive dad

DEAR ABBY: My father is a successful attorney. He appears to be the ideal father because he's charming, has a sense of humor and is intelligent. He's a different person in private. Since I was 12, he has verbally and ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-19T04:43:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 9:10 pm

Umpqua Bank Acquires Banking Operations of Nevada Security Bank and Its California Division ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ - News ) announced that its subsidiary, Umpqua Bank, has acquired the banking operations of Nevada Security Bank, Reno, Nev., and its California ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T02:06:16Z)

Mets 4, Yankees 0

The Mets' David Wright after throwing out Jorge Posada with the bases loaded to end the sixth, preserving a 1-0 lead Wright provided with a run in the first. Following Jamie Moyer and Kyle Kendrick of Philadelphia ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T03:39:19Z)

U.S. rallies for 2-2 tie against Slovenia at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG - Down two goals and facing an abrupt end to their World Cup, the Americans turned to their leader — and Landon Donovan turned around the match. Donovan scored early in the second half , and Michael ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-19T03:46:29Z)

Son kills father who translated for US in Iraq

Suge Knight, Kan... FILE - In this June 24, 2003 file photo rap producer Marion "Suge" Knight watches the 3rd annual BET Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) Mickelson figure ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-06-19T04:00:48Z)

U.S. rallies to tie Slovenia

JOHANNESBURG — Maurice Edu kicked the ball into the net. American players jumped around wildly, thinking they had capped a historic comeback, turning a two-goal, first-half deficit into a 3-2 victory over Slovenia in ... (Source: Cumberland Times-News 2010-06-19T03:10:41Z)

Bucs' losing streak hits 11 games

For a few minutes in the bottom of the eighth inning, it seemed like the Pirates were not only going to break their 10-game losing streak but also do it off the bat of Pedro Alvarez. Trailing by four runs to the Chicago ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-19T03:53:38Z)

A torn French T-shirt for just $1,624; Who could resist?

From the Desk of Our Summer Intern, I like fashion as much as the next female college student (Wesleyan '13). But at the end of the day, I tend to favor comfort over couture. So when I spotted a simple, Army-style ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-19T04:00:48Z)

Picking up prospects early can pay big dividends long term

If one thing has become clear during my time writing in this space, it's that I am one of those people who love to pick up prospects. I drafted Jason Heyward in multiple leagues. I currently own Stephen Strasburg in ... (Source: Salem News 2010-06-19T03:32:10Z)

Second-half comeback keeps US alive at World Cup

A second-half comeback. A furious rally. It hardly makes up for a U.S. win that was taken away. Down two goals and heading toward an abrupt end to their World Cup, the Americans fought back for a 2-2 draw with Slovenia ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-19T03:10:41Z)

Brandon Inge's RBI triple spoils Dontrelle Willis' homecoming

Brandon Inge drove in a run with a triple in the eighth inning as the Tigers beat their ex-teammate, Dontrelle Willis, and the Diamondbacks, 7-5, tonight at Comerica Park. The Tigers have won seven in a row. It all ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-19T02:49:13Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 8:10 pm

A little night music

To my great disappointment, Dr. Maddow lined up on the anti-vuvuzela side on her show tonight, showing her viewers how to eliminate the sound of thousands of happy South Africans from their American TV telecasts. I was ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-06-19T02:56:22Z)

Umpqua Bank Acquires Banking Operations of Nevada Security Bank and Its California Division ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ - News ) announced that its subsidiary, Umpqua Bank, has acquired the banking operations of Nevada Security Bank, Reno, Nev., and its California ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T02:06:16Z)

Park Domes Fenced Off to Protect Children

When three stainless-steel climbing domes were unveiled in Brooklyn Bridge Park in March, many parents praised their appearance. But almost right away, several reported that their children's hands turned bright pink ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T02:49:13Z)

Local developer buys Crossroads

Omaha's Crossroads Mall is about to receive a serious effort at improvement from a high-powered and well-heeled Omaha developer. Friday, longtime Omaha developer Frank Krejci closed a deal to buy the faltering 50-year ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-19T02:34:54Z)

Icy Bits: Kovalchuk Aiming for Unrestricted Free Agency

Unless he reverses course between now and July 1, Ilya Kovalchuk appears ready to become an unrestricted free agent . He likely will not sign before July 1 with the Devils, who acquired him at the March trade deadline ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-19T02:27:44Z)

2011 Range Rover receives a modest update

Land Rover released the details of the facelifted 2011 Range Rover, and as expected, the changes are subtle. The engines will remain the same. The 5.0-liter, 510-hp supercharged V8 will find a home in the sport model ... (Source: Autoweek.com 2010-06-19T02:49:13Z)

World Cup 2010 | Snatching a Tie From the Jaws of Victory

Hiroko Masuike for The New York Times A burst of joy swept through Tonic when the United States appeared to have scored a go-ahead goal Friday. The shot was disallowed. If anthropologists ever wind up studying why soccer ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-19T01:51:57Z)

1,000-foot-long convoy starts journey today

After months of preparation - including raising electrical wires and reinforcing bridges - a 1,000-foot-long convoy today will begin its lumbering 170-mile trek from Knox County to Virginia, leaving some massive traffic ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-06-19T02:56:22Z)

Syracuse's Downtown Farmers Market staying in Clinton Square

For years farmers gathered on Tuesdays from June to October to offer goods in the city parking lot at the corner of South Salina and West Washington Streets. This year, the market was temporarily moved to Clinton Square ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-19T02:42:03Z)

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka pushes immigration reform to protect workers

Northeast Ohio has one of the lowest immigration rates in the country, according to the U.S. census. Trumka said he chose this area for his comments because he said the debate affects all Americans. In areas of the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-19T01:51:57Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 7:10 pm

Early Volt buyers may get charging station

Early buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric car could receive a free home-charging station through a program by the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors announced Thursday. The Volt goes on sale late this year, and ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-19T01:44:47Z)

Umpqua Bank Acquires Banking Operations of Nevada Security Bank and Its California Division ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ - News ) announced that its subsidiary, Umpqua Bank, has acquired the banking operations of Nevada Security Bank, Reno, Nev., and its California ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T01:37:38Z)

State to launch high-risk health coverage

Thousands of uninsured Michiganders rejected by insurers for chronic health problems will be able to buy policies by October with modest co-pays for drugs and services. But first they must spend $1,000 in out-of-pocket ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-19T01:44:47Z)

Hoping Tourists Will Flock to Hogwarts (and Spend a Few Galleons)

For Universal Orlando , the ailing resort here that opened an elaborate Harry Potter-themed expansion on Friday, and the broader market — including the rival Walt Disney World — the expectations are tremendous. And ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T00:54:41Z)

Local developer buys Crossroads

Omaha's Crossroads Mall is about to receive a serious effort at improvement from a high-powered and well-heeled Omaha developer. Friday, longtime Omaha developer Frank Krejci closed a deal to buy the faltering 50-year ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-19T01:51:57Z)

Evan Grant: Smoak has chance of equaling Teixeira as a hitter

Evan Grant, who covers the Rangers for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, held a live chat during Friday's Rangers-Astros game. Here are some highlights. horns76180 asks ...eg, can smoak eventually equal ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-19T01:44:47Z)

Al Franken Slams Supreme Court For Dismantling Legal Protections (VIDEO)

Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) railed against the Supreme Court in a speech to progressive legal scholars Thursday night, declaring that "the Roberts Court has systematically dismantled the legal protections that help ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-19T01:44:47Z)

U.S. Open Championship Second-Round Leaderboard

June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Following is the second-round leaderboard from golf's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. Par for the course is 71 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-19T01:30:28Z)

Honda China Workers Appear Ready to Accept Pay Deal

ZHONGSHAN, China (Reuters) - Workers at a Honda auto parts plant in southern China showed up for work on Saturday and seemed likely to accept a new pay deal to resolve a week-long strike as labor unrest continued to ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-19T01:51:57Z)

Pebble's tricky 14th hole causing fits at US Open

PEBBLE BEACH, California (AP)—Standing in a sand trap, Scott Verplank poked his head up over the high, grassy ridge that blocked his view of the 14th green as he tried to get a feel for the pin placement on what has ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-19T01:51:57Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 6:10 pm

Optimist Theatre's 'Tempest' a profile in stage courage, heart

June 18, 2010 7:16 p.m. | More than any other Shakespeare play, "The Tempest" advances the radically subjective idea that what you see is defined by the courage and imagination with which you believe. That makes "The ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-19T00:11:44Z)

Suge Knight and Kanye West face off in lawsuit

MIAMI — Battle-scarred rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight and volatile hip-hop star Kanye West faced off Friday over a beef involving a bullet — with a conference table between them. The two rap titans were there for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-19T00:47:31Z)

The Top 10 Fighters Who Should Retire

From Chuck Liddell and Gary Goodridge to Tito Ortiz and Matt Hughes, 411's Dustin James ranks the top 10 MMA fighters he thinks should retire! Check out the full article to see who made the list and why! Welcome back to ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-06-19T00:26:03Z)

United States 2, Slovenia 2

JOHANNESBURG — As resilient as the United States soccer team was again, falling behind and then catching up, Friday's 2-2 draw with Slovenia at the World Cup brought mixed feelings: satisfaction with a fierce ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T00:54:41Z)

NBA Playoffs: Game Seven

If Game Seven was a four on the aesthetically-pleasing scale, it was at least a nine on the competitive scale. It was like the 12th round of a heavyweight fight, some punches thrown, not a ton landed, a lot of clutching ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-19T00:54:41Z)

Thrive at the dive: The biggest floppers in sports

Every four years, the best divers in the world show off their moves in international competition. And we're not talking about springboard or platform events at the Summer Olympics. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and others ... (Source: Covers.com 2010-06-19T01:09:00Z)

Japan's Noisy Far Right Blocks Oscar Winner on Dolphin Kills

YOKOHAMA, Japan — "The Cove," an Oscar-winning documentary about dolphin hunting in Japan , would seem to be a natural fit for movie theaters here, but so far the distributor has yet to find a single one that will ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-19T00:47:31Z)

Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & Videos

All Access: News Access Star Sightings: June 11 - 17, 2010 Ozzy On 'The Osbournes' Reality TV Show': 'I Hated It!' Jennifer Love Hewitt Talks Body Battle: 'I've Run On My Treadmill In Heels!' 'Harry ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2010-06-19T00:54:41Z)

Local developer buys Crossroads

Omaha's Crossroads Mall is about to receive a serious effort at improvement from a high-powered and well-heeled Omaha developer. Friday, longtime Omaha developer Frank Krejci closed a deal to buy the faltering 50-year ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-19T00:54:41Z)

IPO VIEW-More commercial property IPOs on the way

NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. commercial property companies are likely to try to go public in greater numbers in coming months as they look to refinance billions of dollars of mortgage debt left over from the boom ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-19T00:26:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 5:10 pm

Desire to help with oil spill is great; need for help is small

For two months now we've watched the oil surge endlessly from a hole the size of a dinner plate and worried about the black band of death sliding silently toward Florida's shores. We want to help. We need to help. From ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-06-18T23:50:15Z)

Alicia Keys and Picasso Make Holidays to Tenerife A Cultural Affair this June

Thought holidays to Tenerife were just sun, sun, sun? Then you'll be surprised at the wealth of events on the island's cultural calendar this June. ( PRWeb UK ) June 18, 2010 -- Holidays to Tenerife are more than just ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-18T23:57:25Z)

Barges OK'd to Block Oil Spill from La. Bay

(CBS) The Coast Guard said Friday that BP is now capturing more than a million gallons of oil per day, but that may only be half of the leak. Relief wells offer the best hope for plugging it. One of them is just 200 feet ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-18T23:43:06Z)

Winning artists at the Lakefront Festival of Arts

June 18, 2010 6:11 p.m. | Ten artists or artist teams, including an artist from Janesville, won awards today at the Lakefront Festival of Arts on the grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum. The awards include prizes of $ ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-18T23:43:06Z)

What did your parents do with your old room?

Out of the blue, my father gave me a few rolled-up posters last year. There was a "Top Gun" movie poster, one with various members of Led Zeppelin jamming in concert and others featuring 49ers and Warriors -- all of ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-18T22:52:59Z)

Sizing Up the Fun and Games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo

In the world of electronics, they say competition is good for the consumer. I'm happy to report that after a tireless week of running around the show floor at The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-18T23:14:28Z)

CNN reporter shares top spots in Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa (CNN) -- Pretoria is a city desperately trying to shake off its image as the former headquarters of apartheid. While Cape Town is South Africa's tourist hub and Johannesburg the economic center ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-18T23:21:37Z)

The Shuman Law Firm Investigates Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp.

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Shuman Law Firm today announced that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. ("Talecris" or the "Company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-19T00:04:34Z)

Jackson's decision weighs on Lakers' 3-peat hopes

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The two-time NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers' most important free agent this summer is a 64-year-old former forward with two bad knees, two artificial hips and two more championships than any coach in ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-19T00:04:34Z)

Hendrick has no news on Kahne's future

SONOMA, Calif. (AP)—Rick Hendrick dismissed a report that Kasey Kahne will drive for Phoenix Racing next season, the gap year before he moves into Hendrick Motorsports' No. 5 car. But where Hendrick plans to put ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-18T23:57:25Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 4:10 pm

Hamming It Up, With Pink Light, Flashes of Murakami and Flowered Bikinis

The title of John Jasperse 's recent full-length work is a long and unwieldy one. But it's as perfect a description of theater as any you'll come across. It is (drum roll): "Truth, Revised Histories, Wishful ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-18T22:10:02Z)

America's Hardest-To-Get Cars

May was a good month for BMW . The German automaker reported 22,092 units sold last month, with total sales up 5% over the same time last year. It was BMW's best result so far this year, despite a year-to-date decline of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-18T23:00:09Z)

Proposed shakeup of Rec and Park panel debated

Over the objections of Mayor Gavin Newsom, the Board of Supervisors' Rules Committee signaled support today for a proposed charter amendment for the November ballot that would blunt the mayor's control over the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-18T22:45:50Z)

Kagan notes label KKK and NRA as 'bad guy' organizations

Washington (CNN) -- A conservative magazine suggests Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is "hostile" to gun owners, based on notes she wrote in the Clinton White House in 1996. The notes were released last week by the ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-18T22:45:50Z)

Oil spill could trigger massive rescue effort of Florida's manatees

Crystal River, Florida (CNN) -- With the utmost care and a healthy dose of respect, Monica Ross brought the pontoon boat to a crawl, shut its engine down, and asked for quiet. She was careful not to disturb the small ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-18T22:17:12Z)

Local developer buys Crossroads

The struggling Crossroads Mall has returned to local ownership. Friday, longtime Omaha developer Frank Krejci closed a deal to buy the 50-year-old mall at 72nd and Dodge Streets that had become a shell of its bustling ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-18T23:00:09Z)

Lincoln Offers Customers Free Scheduled Maintenance on New Vehicles Purchased This ...

Two weeks after revealing plans to expand the Lincoln brand and enhance the customer experience, the company today announced it would provide free scheduled maintenance for customers who purchase or lease new 2010 or ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-18T21:12:46Z)

ACS&T Joins Forces with Edge Worldwide Logistics to Offer Pioneering Global Supply ...

ACS&T Logistics, the UK's leading frozen food logistics provider, has formed a new partnership with specialist global frozen logistics operator, Edge Worldwide Logistics (EWL), to offer a complete, end to end supply ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-18T23:00:09Z)

Dollar Unable to Pull out of its Dive Through a Quiet Week End, FOMC Decision Looms

It was an exceptionally quiet end to the week Friday with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and EURUSD exchange rate carving anemic 60-point ranges. Many would attribute the tame markets to the summer trading hours ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-18T23:00:09Z)

What did your parents do with your old room?

Out of the blue, my father gave me a few rolled-up posters last year. There was a "Top Gun" movie poster, one with various members of Led Zeppelin jamming in concert and others featuring 49ers and Warriors -- all of ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-18T22:52:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 3:10 pm

U.S. 2, Slovenia 2: Bradley's late goal salvages tie for the U.S.

U.S. fell behind to two first-half goals by Slovenia and were sluggish U.S. needs to win its final game against Algeria in order to qualify Controversial decison from ref Kouman Coulibaly to disallow third U.S. goal (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-18T21:48:34Z)

In Trial, Blagojevich Painted with Two Brushes

As the trial of impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich begins, his wife Patti Blagojevich defended her husband's innocence calling the case a terrible injustice to him, their family and the people of Illinois ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-18T21:55:43Z)

Flint man hit by train, emerges from wreck with only a scratch

James Brimmer, 26, was traveling north on Lake Nepessing Road in Elba Township on his way to work at an area hospital when he went around the downed crossing arm and was struck by the train. The train had just left the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-18T21:55:43Z)

U.S. Rallies to Tie Slovenia in World Cup Match

June 18: Landon Donovan of the United States, center top, goes for the ball during the World Cup soccer match against Slovenia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. JOHANNESBURG -- Maurice Edu kicked the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-18T21:34:15Z)

Gold prices hit record high

Gold prices hit a record high Friday as investors sought safety in the precious metal in response to European debt concerns. Gold for August delivery settled up $9.60 to $1,258.30 an ounce at the Comex division of the ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-18T20:15:30Z)

Girl uses art to raise funds for birds in Gulf oil spill

New York (CNN) -- Her teachers knew she loved to doodle on her tests and homework, but no one thought Olivia Bouler's drawing skills would raise more than $110,000 to help birds affected by the Gulf oil spill. The 11 ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-18T21:48:34Z)

DHs Hafner, Ortiz will see limited action

• One thing you might notice about this week is that it's actually the bad offenses that have the most favorable matchups; four of the six teams with hitting ratings of 8 or better rank among the bottom 10 in the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-18T22:02:53Z)

Underdogs shine at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Serbia beat an out-of-sorts Germany and Algeria held dire England on Friday in the latest setbacks for Europe's soccer aristocrats during an increasingly tight battle for World Cup second round ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-18T21:48:34Z)

Algeria holds England to scoreless draw at World Cup

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Algeria held England to a 0-0 draw Friday and left one of the World Cup favorites on the brink of elimination with one game to go in the first round. With a sullen Wayne Rooney scoreless ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-18T21:55:43Z)

Gold Prices Settle at Record High

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Gold prices hit a new record high Friday as investors fled into gold as a safe-haven asset. Gold for August delivery settled $9.60 higher to $1,258.30 an ounce at the Comex division of the New ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-18T20:01:11Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 2:11 pm

Gold prices hit record high

Gold prices hit a record high Friday as investors sought safety in the precious metal in response to European debt concerns. Gold for August delivery settled up $9.60 to $1,258.30 an ounce at the Comex division of the ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-18T20:15:30Z)

Notes: Jackson, winner of 11 titles, may return to Lakers

If Phil Jackson returns to the Lakers next season, he'd have an unprecedented shot at a 12th title and fourth different three-peat. Paul J. Richards/Getty Images LOS ANGELES (AP) -- With his record 11th NBA championship ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-18T20:58:27Z)

Kagan memo labels KKK and NRA as 'bad guy' organizations

Washington (CNN) -- A conservative magazine suggests Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is "hostile" to gun owners, based on a 1996 memo she wrote in the Clinton White House. The memo was released last week by the William ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-18T20:51:18Z)

Immersion Announces Employment Inducement Award

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR - News ), the leading developer and licensor of haptics technology , today announced that on June 14, 2010, the company issued its newly appointed ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-18T20:51:18Z)

World Cup Today

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- A look at Day 8 Friday at the 2010 World Cup (all times EDT): RESULTS Serbia 1, Germany 0, Group D United States 2, Slovenia 2, Group C England 0, Algeria 0, Group C---HIGHLIGHTS The United States ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-18T20:58:27Z)

U.S. Open: Tiger Pushed Closer to Cut Line

(CBS/AP) While Tiger Woods was trying to tame his game, to say nothing of fickle Pebble Beach, Graeme McDowell was pushing him ever closer to the cut line at the U.S. Open. McDowell, a five-time winner on the European ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-18T20:58:27Z)

Second-half comeback keeps U.S. World Cup hopes alive

JOHANNESBURG -- Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley scored in a furious second-half comeback, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Slovenia today that kept alive the Americans' chances of advancing in the World Cup ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-18T20:22:40Z)

DHs Hafner, Ortiz will see limited action

• One thing you might notice about this week is that it's actually the bad offenses that have the most favorable matchups; four of the six teams with hitting ratings of 8 or better rank among the bottom 10 in the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-18T20:15:30Z)

Algiers man sentenced to 50 years for Terrytown crime spree that left one dead

An Algiers man accused of murder during a Terrytown crime spree in 2007 cut short his trial Thursday and pleaded guilty to several charges in exchange for a 50-year prison sentence. Keaton Wilson , 21, pleaded guilty to ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-18T20:44:08Z)

NL Central: Do this year's Reds have staying power?

(Sports Network) - As the midway point of this 2010 baseball season draws closer, the Cincinnati Reds still find themselves showing the way in the National League's Central Division. And while the team's performance over ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-06-18T20:29:49Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 1:11 pm

Commerce St. riverfront apartments get credits; Park East credits OK on hold

June 18, 2010 2:00 p.m. | The 140-unit Beerline B Apartments development, proposed for a site overlooking the Milwaukee River, just north of the Schlitz Park business park, is among several Milwaukee-area projects that ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-18T19:18:14Z)

Local developer buys Crossroads

The struggling Crossroads Mall has returned to local ownership. Friday, longtime Omaha developer Frank Krejci closed a deal to buy the 50-year-old mall at 72nd and Dodge Streets that had become a shell of its bustling ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-18T19:54:02Z)

Vuvuzela inventor cashes in on success at WCup

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - If only defender Neil Van Schalkwyk had not scored a tying goal for the Santos Cape Town youth team against Battswood 15 years ago, the whole noisy brouhaha over vuvuzelas might never have come ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-18T19:25:24Z)

Second-half comeback keeps U.S. World Cup hopes alive

JOHANNESBURG -- Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley scored in a furious second-half comeback, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Slovenia today that kept alive the Americans' chances of advancing in the World Cup ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-18T20:01:11Z)

Devils hire John MacLean as coach

NEWARK, N.J. - The fourth time apparently was the charm for John MacLean. A perennial candidate to lead the team he played for and coached as an assistant, MacLean was named the head coach of the New Jersey Devils on ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-18T19:54:02Z)

Second-half comeback keeps US alive at World Cup

A second-half comeback. A furious rally. It hardly makes up for a U.S. win that was taken away. Down two goals and heading toward an abrupt end to their World Cup, the Americans fought back for a 2-2 draw with Slovenia ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-18T19:46:52Z)

Chicago (31-34) at Washington (31-36)

Stephen Strasburg (notes) is doing all he can to focus on pitching while trying to deal with his early major league success. Looking for a third win in as many starts, Washington's rookie phenom looks to help the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-18T19:11:05Z)

Knight Commission rips spending, wants NCAA to use money for academics

With spending on college sports continuing to escalate and TV networks lining up to break the bank, a group of university presidents and campus leaders says it's past time for more of that money to land in the classroom ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-18T19:18:14Z)

Purke gets wish as TCU prepares for College World Series opener

FORT WORTH, Texas – Undefeated TCU freshman pitcher Matt Purke certainly prefers making the 663-mile trip to the College World Series over what the former – and likely future – first-round draft pick could have ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-18T19:46:52Z)

2 goals that were for US, and 1 that wasn't

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Maurice Edu kicked the ball into the net just before the 86th minute. American players jumped around wildly, thinking they had capped a historic comeback, turning a two-goal, first-half deficit into ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-18T20:01:11Z)

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