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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 10:42 pm

Taiwan to tentatively lower F-16 fighter jets budget after long delay in a US decision

Tuesday's statement by Luo Shou-he follows a long delay in a U.S. decision on the sale as Washington is reluctant to enrage China while it seeks Beijing's co-operation on various issues. Luo did not offer detail but said his ministry can adjust the budget ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2011-06-14T05:22:05Z)

Chinese on Global Homebuying Spree as Local Markets Tighten

Hong Kong, which broker Savills Plc says is the world's most expensive place to buy an apartment, reported the number of home-sale transactions fell for a ... primarily Chinese, said Jim Carter, a real estate agent at Intero Real Estate Services in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-14T04:53:27Z)

Taiwan arrests man accused of spying for China

TAIPEI, Taiwan—A senior Taiwan defense official says the island's authorities have arrested a Taiwanese man for spying for China. Defense Ministry spokesman Luo Shou-he said Tuesday that the bust came after a military officer reported to his superior ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-14T05:07:46Z)

BIG BAD BRUINS FANS TAKE TO TWITTER

Robert." In the Vancouver arena's concourse, it was a family-friendly atmosphere with face painting, raffles, deals on concessions (!). Outside, thousands of teary Canucks fans watched the action on big screens set up near Rogers in designated fan zone ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-14T05:00:37Z)

Stocks Halt Slump on M&A as Oil Drops

U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index rebounding from an almost three-month low, as a pickup in takeovers overshadowed concern the economic rebound is slowing. Oil retreated and Treasuries declined. The S&P 500 climbed 0.1 percent to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-13T20:18:04Z)

Taiwan to lower budget for F-16 fighter jets

Tuesday's statement by Luo Shou-he follows a long delay in a U.S. decision on the sale as Washington is reluctant to enrage China while it seeks Beijing's cooperation on various issues. Luo did not offer detail but said his ministry can adjust the budget ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-14T05:36:24Z)

Prada IPO five times subscribed

However, fragile market sentiment has weighed down on some recent offerings, with luggage maker Samsonite International SA pricing its $1.25bn IPO at the bottom of a revised price range, while startup Australian miner Resourcehouse pulling its $3.6bn sale. (Source: Punch 2011-06-14T05:07:46Z)

Asian markets higher despite China inflation jump

A round of confidence-building corporate deals in the U.S. helped lift Asian stock markets Tuesday, despite China's inflation rate jumping to a near three-year high. Oil prices hovered around $97 a barrel after a drop in Greece's credit rating added to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-14T05:29:15Z)

GOP presidential debate aims at Obama, economy

Seeking to clarify his position, Romney noted he argued the two automakers should go through a managed bankruptcy process, which they did in combination with cash deals from the U.S. and Canadian governments. "The bailout program was not a success because ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-14T05:00:37Z)

Selena Gomez rules out pregnancy rumours

"I was just very malnourished, so I was low on iron and exhausted," People.com quoted her as saying Selena officially started her 'ten cities' tour with a performance at the Santa Monica Place, after the show was rescheduled from Friday 10, to Monday ... (Source: One India 2011-06-14T05:07:46Z)

East River Ferry Service, With 7 Stops, Starts Run

"Waiting for the G train can be an infinite experience," Mr. Moss said. "Four dollars is a bargain compared to the one-hour wait for the G train." A few dozen commuters rode the early boats on Monday, before giving way to tourists and sightseeing retiree (Source: New York Times 2011-06-14T05:29:15Z)

New life on Faneuil lease

T he planned $140 million sale of Faneuil Hall Marketplace's lease appears back on track just days after Boston officials blocked it. The Boston Redevelopment Authority says Faneuil Hall operator General Growth Properties has given would-be buyer ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-14T04:46:18Z)

Nintendo hoping Wii U will follow success story of previous system

Expectations for the new machine have been high following the original Wii 's roaring success. Wii U, which will go on sale next year, features a motion-sensing controller with a tablet-like touch screen and high-definition graphics. Scott Steinberg , CEO ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2011-06-14T05:00:37Z)

2012 Race Steeped in Tea Party

"The tea people I know who have stayed active in politics for more than a decade, they remember Ronald Reagan being blown off as a second-tier movie actor, and they remember Jimmy Carter being blown off as a peanut farmer," Fiala said. "From that ... (Source: Roll Call Online 2011-06-13T19:20:48Z)

Selena Gomez is 'feeling much better' after recent sickness

"Feeling much better, thank you all for being so understanding," she wrote. "Can't wait to see you all today at Santa Monica Place for the Monte Carlo kick off." Today's show makes up for the one she missed last Friday due to her illness. (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2011-06-13T19:42:16Z)

S&P Says Greek Default "Likely". US banks on the hook. Another TARP?

And since, as noted in the linked Minyanville article, there is NO exchange for credit default swaps, there is no way to know how many such deals have been struck. The US banks say that they have re-insured their insurance; with who is not known. (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-13T20:10:54Z)

Selena Gomez "In and Out" of Hospital Over the Weekend, but "Feeling Stronger"

A rep for the Disney star said that Gomez and her band, The Scene , will go ahead with an afternoon performance today at a mall in Santa Monica as scheduled. UPDATED at 11:53 a.m.: Selena just took to Twitter to provide an update on her condition ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2011-06-13T20:53:51Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 8:43 pm

Spielberg Honored as Game-Changer by Directors Guild

He said he felt conflicted when he showed the film to his own children, years later. But he more regretted re-cutting the ending -- part of deal to add new scenes after the film's release -- to show what's inside the ship. Cameron blamed Spielberg for the ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-14T02:37:27Z)

Plaxico Burress-Coughlin reunion unlikely

and so he felt the best way to deal with that was to skip meetings. Yeah, that sounds really good. I can see a bunch of coaches wanting to sign up for this. Burress wouldn't be the first player to have had an issue with Coughlin, who's known as a tough ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-14T02:37:27Z)

GOP candidates go after Obama, not each other

The Republicans repeatedly hammered Obama for a soaring national debt, saying that big-government policies and refusal to deal with entitlement reforms were hamstringing future generations and stifling job growth. The unemployment rate now stands at 9.1 ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-06-14T02:37:27Z)

Google "Offer Ads" — Not Google Offers — In The Wild

If you save the offer, you're whisked away to the "My Offers" dashboard, which is a repository for several deal types that Google appears to ... chain" will lead all the way to the point of sale. (Source: Searchengineland.com 2011-06-13T21:43:57Z)

GOP presidential candidates spar on economy in N.H. debate

Santorum says we've got to be nimble with our military bases. He puts the blame on the "failure of leadership" in the Obama administration to put together a strategy to deal with our foreign enemies. 9:48 p.m. ET "We need to think fundamentally about ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-14T03:27:33Z)

Supreme Court upholds conflict-of-interest laws

Still pending before the high court is a major free-speech dispute over video games and whether California can limit the sale of violent video games to minors. Arguments in that case were heard Nov. 2, and a decision is overdue. The court said it would ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-14T03:13:14Z)

Hold those drugs, doctor

But many doctors are quick to prescribe, partly because they have limited time to deal with individual patients or because they and their patients have been bombarded with ads from the pharmaceutical industry. "Often what is really bothering them is not ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-14T03:27:33Z)

Google strikes deal to add Admeld to arsenal

SAN FRANCISCO | Google Inc. has struck a deal to buy Admeld, a service that helps websites make more money from online advertising. The agreement announced Monday positions Google to add another potentially valuable weapon to its advertising arsenal. (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-14T03:13:14Z)

Button took F1 fans on wet and wild ride

What's the big deal if the safety-car driver is claiming mileage? Big whoop if the purists are aghast today. The 42nd Canadian Grand Prix was all about entertainment, "an action movie" as so perfectly summarized by Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug. (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-14T02:58:55Z)

India Nifty Stock-Index Futures Decline on Concern Inflation Accelerating

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) , India's largest company by market value, may be active after dropping by the most in almost four weeks yesterday on a deal to buy Bharti Enterprises Ltd.'s stake in insurance ventures with Axa SA in the country. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-14T02:44:36Z)

Steven Spielberg's Big Summer

We're about to see the first big crop of films from the studio since it restructured in 2008 with financing from India's Reliance Entertainment and a new distribution deal with Disney Spielberg really is everywhere this summer - he's the executive producer ... (Source: CNBC 2011-06-13T21:36:48Z)

VF Smarter Than Buffett as Shares Surge on Timberland: Real M&A

While the valuation for the $1.97 billion offer is 18 percent higher than the median U.S. footwear deal, VF's jump yesterday was the biggest by any U.S. acquirer following an all- cash takeover for a publicly traded target in 2011, according to data ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-14T02:23:08Z)

VF buying Timberland, Wendy's selling Arby's

The deal doesn't directly affect VF's Lee jeans brand ... Wendy's/Arby's will change its name after the sale is completed. (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-14T03:13:14Z)

Google confirms acquisition of Admeld

There are no specific plans to integrate Admeld's services into Google at this point, but assuming the sale passes regulatory reviews that should change relatively soon thereafter. "What's driving this relationship is a shared belief that managing ... (Source: Venturebeat.com 2011-06-13T20:32:22Z)

NBA Rumors: Where Will the Top Free Agents and Trade Chips Land Next Season?

MUST READ: 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Playing GM For All 30 Picks in the First Round The team may have been looking to move its star for some time, but it doesn't mean it should do a deal for the sake of doing one. Unless some team blows Philadelphia away with ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-14T03:27:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 4:46 pm

Hair expert PPT barred from Anthony trial

The Orlando Sentinel said Perry called the seeming omission "troubling." The PowerPoint specifically dealt with post-mortem banding, a phenomenon in which a dark discoloration forms on hairs after the person has died. The prosecution contends samples of 2 ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-13T23:09:51Z)

NBC Names Jessica Simpson as Celebrity Mentor of New Reality Competition Series 'Fashion Star'

The Australian-born Macpherson became one of the world's top fashion models and was named as one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People." Fashion designers featured on the show will include everyone from the stay-at-home mom who makes her own clothes ... (Source: NBC Video 2011-06-13T22:34:04Z)

Richards: Sheen and I had 'a beautiful love story'

"I get into the good stuff about my marriage because people have only gotten the rotten stuff," she told Us Weekly on Sunday at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Carnival in L.A. "There was a beautiful love story between he and I and I know that it went ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T23:31:20Z)

Selena Gomez 'Feeling Much Better'

However, People.com said she is now ready to return to work and planned to promote her new film "Monte Carlo" at a Santa Monica, Calif., mall Monday. "Feeling much better, thank you all for being so understanding," Gomez said via Twitter. "Can't wait to ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2011-06-13T23:24:10Z)

Senator urges US action on South China Sea dispute

WASHINGTON—The United States should condemn China's use of force and push for multilateral negotiations to resolve territorial disputes in the South China Sea that have raised tensions in the region, Sen. Jim Webb said Monday. Vietnam fired live ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-13T23:17:01Z)

Heart-Shaped Adhesive Described In Anthony Case

Lowe previously testified that a 9-inch piece of hair from the trunk appeared similar to a piece of hair recovered from the little girl's hairbrush and had a dark band that she had seen only in hairs that remained in the scalp of a decomposing body. (Source: Boston Channel 2011-06-13T23:24:10Z)

Selena Gomez: I Was 'Malnourished' and 'Exhausted'

Nothing can heal a teen pop star faster than a shopping mall filled with screaming fans. Selena Gomez appears to be on the mend, taking the stage Monday for a Santa Monica Place show that had to be rescheduled from Friday due to her hospitalization (Source: People 2011-06-13T23:09:51Z)

Google strikes deal to add Admeld to arsenal

For that reason, the proposed acquisition of Admeld may face more regulatory scrutiny than most deals of its size do. Financial terms of the Admeld agreement weren't disclosed, an indication that Google isn't paying a high enough price for the proposed ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2011-06-13T23:24:10Z)

Portuguese, Spanish Bonds Fall on Debt Concern; Stocks, S&P Futures Rise

Portuguese and Spanish bonds dropped and the cost of European government debt-default insurance rose for a sixth day. The Swiss franc advanced and New Zealand 's dollar depreciated. European stocks and U.S. futures climbed. The yield on Portuguese 10 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-13T14:12:59Z)

New Zealand and Australia: Earthquake, ash clouds force flight cancellations and strand travelers

Strong aftershocks from New Zealand's deadly quake, plus a drifting ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Chile, disrupted flights, temporarily closed airports and stranded travelers in Australia and New Zealand on Monday. South American travelers also ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-13T23:17:01Z)

LulzSec Hacker Group Claims Attack On US Senate Website

Also on Monday, LulzSec, as the group sometimes refers to itself, said it had broken into a website run by Bethesda Softworks LLC, which makes horror and fantasy games. Bethesda acknowledged its network had been breached but said that no personal financial ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-13T22:48:23Z)

Florida defeats Mississippi State to advance to College World Series

But Nick Vickerson troubled the Gators again. The Bulldogs senior hit the two-run, walk-off homer to win game two, and he had a three-run homer in the fourth to cut into Florida's lead. Mississippi State (38-25) pulled ahead in the seventh, with ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-13T13:58:40Z)

Google strikes deal to buy Admeld

For that reason, the proposed acquisition of Admeld may face more regulatory scrutiny than most deals of its size do. Financial terms of the Admeld agreement weren't disclosed, an indication that Google isn't paying a high enough price for the proposed ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-13T23:31:20Z)

Jurors hear more testimony about hair in Casey Anthony's trunk

Lowe previously testified that a 9-inch piece of hair from the trunk appeared similar to a piece of hair recovered from the little girl's hairbrush, and had a dark band that she had only seen in hairs that remained in the scalp of a decomposing body. (Source: CNN 2011-06-13T15:10:15Z)

Denise Richards: Charlie Sheen and I Had "a Beautiful Love Story"

"I get into the good stuff about my marriage because people have only gotten the rotten stuff," she told Us Weekly on Sunday at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Carnival in L.A. "There was a beautiful love story between he and I and I know that it went ... (Source: Wonder Wall 2011-06-13T23:17:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 2:45 pm

Hong Kong Airlines to Order Airbus A380s at Paris Show in Cathay Challenge

The carrier, controlled by the investment arm of China's Hainan province government, will announce the deal at next week's Paris Air Show , it said in a text-message reply to questions today. It didn't elaborate on the number of superjumbos it will ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-13T14:34:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 12:46 pm

Beware of "Guaranteed" Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Services, Says Main Street ROI

The fact is that there are no guarantees when it comes to Google's current or future search engine ranking algorithms" 3) A Sign of Desperation According to Frost, the third reason clients should avoid "guaranteed SEO" is because this offer may be a sign ... (Source: WebWire 2011-06-13T06:56:20Z)

Final: Mavericks 105, Heat 95

Final: Mavericks 105-95: Dallas used an 8-0 run early in the second half to provide the knockout blow and Miami had nothing left to offer. Dirk Nowitzki wins the Finals MVP awarded by Bill Russell. Meanwhile the new Big Three come up empty. The rest of the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-13T04:54:38Z)

Obama pushes jobs plan during North Carolina trip

The trip gives him a chance to offer a counterbalance to what is sure to be a sustained attack on his economic and other policies during the nationally televised GOP debate. From Durham he was heading to Miami to speak at three Democratic National ... (Source: Pantagraph 2011-06-13T19:27:57Z)

Meade: Faneuil Hall lease negotiations moving forward

T he planned $140 million sale of Faneuil Hall Marketplace's lease appears to be back on track just days after Boston officials blocked it. The Boston Redevelopment Authority says Faneuil Hall operator General Growth Properties has given would-be buyer ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-13T19:06:29Z)

The Willies

"Are you following me?" "Oh yeah," says the other person, also not creepy. "I've been following you for months." This is a rather dark, sinister side of Twitter, compared to the happy, optimistic terminology Facebook has chosen, with "friend." "Aww ... (Source: American Reporter 2011-06-13T06:13:23Z)

Google Officially Agrees to Acquire Admeld

The companies did not disclose the price. The New York Times reported last week that the companies were in late-stage discussions about a sale. A deal of that size will attract regulatory scrutiny and Admeld will continue to operate independently until ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-13T18:45:00Z)

Unlocked iPhones: Why Apple Won't Do It

Why? As I said before, Apple isn't stupid. Here's what Apple and its on-medical-leave CEO Steve Jobs know: In order to win in the consumer electronics space, you have to offer a cohesive environment that asks as little as possible of the consumer. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-13T19:35:07Z)

India Top Court Starts Hearing Lawmaker Kanimozhi's Bail Plea In Telecom Case

NEW DELHI -( Dow Jones )- India's Supreme Court Monday started hearing the bail petitions of lawmaker Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and corporate executive Sharad Kumar in a high-profile case related to an allegedly rigged sale of mobile telecommunication licenses ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-13T07:32:07Z)

Libyan rebels breakout toward Tripoli

He once claimed to have visited an alien spaceship. The television report showed Gadhafi, dressed all in black and wearing dark sunglasses, playing chess Sunday evening with his Russian guest. Russia's Interfax news agency quoted Ilyumzhinov as saying ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-13T19:27:57Z)

Medicare Saves Money

If we really want to hold down costs, we should be seeking to offer Medicare-type programs to as many Americans as possible. A version of this op-ed appeared in print on June 13, 2011, on page A23 of the New York edition with the headline: Medicare Saves Money. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-13T06:49:10Z)

Obama pushes jobs plan in North Carolina

The trip gives him a chance to offer a counterbalance to what is sure to be a sustained attack on his economic and other policies during the nationally televised GOP debate. From Durham he was heading to Miami to speak at three Democratic National ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2011-06-13T19:20:48Z)

Medicare should not be used to balance budget, seniors say

The government would offer subsidies to pay for the coverage and set standards that insurers must follow. According to the plan, one condition calls for participating insurers to "agree to offer insurance to all Medicare beneficiaries, to avoid cherry ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2011-06-13T07:53:36Z)

Continued: Mavs show their depth, teamwork in title clincher; MVP Nowitzki only a sidekick on this night

They stood in their blue shirts chanting "Let's Go Mavs." Franchise founder Donald Carter — wearing his trademark white cowboy hat, the one that used to be part of the team's logo — accepted the trophy from commissioner David Stern at Cuban's request. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-13T09:12:20Z)

The Difference Between Public and Private Cloud Computing

Given these dynamics, the (public) cloud computing model seems to offer an approach that mitigates some of the issues faced in businesses of all sizes. Firms would like to be able to purchase focused, low-cost, customizable, and flexible technology ... (Source: Soa Wolrd 2011-06-13T19:27:57Z)

Obama faces more voter anxiety, less excitement

That will be especially critical in contested states such as North Carolina, which hadn't voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter in 1976 until Obama eked out a victory three years ago. Obama is committed to winning here again. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-13T07:46:26Z)

Obama says it will 'take years' for the economy to recover fully

There was a political aspect to the North Carolina visit -- Obama was the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the Tar Heel State since Jimmy Carter in 1976. Carrying it again next year would dent Republican plans to defeat Obama's re-election bid. (Source: USA Today 2011-06-13T19:35:07Z)

Obama Unveils Plan to Train U.S. Engineers

They'll offer incentives to students to finish their degrees and help universities pay for their engineering programs.  He also said companies will double the number of summer internships they offer. The president also announced what he called the "better ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-13T19:20:48Z)

Microsoft Responds to Windows Phone Retail Issues

Sullivan said, mentioning Nokia executive vice president Jo Harlow's comment that the company may come out with Windows phones every three months or so . US Cellular announced Monday that it will offer its first Windows Phone, the HTC 7 Pro, on June 14. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-13T19:20:48Z)

Apple, Sanofi, Nordstrom, SinoHub, Google-WIPO: Intellectual Property

In the case against the retailers, Romag asked the court for an order barring the sale of infringing items, and for their destruction. Additionally, the company seeks money damages, including extra damages to punish them for their actions, and awards of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-13T05:23:16Z)

Obama rolls out new jobs strategy

Obama said a number of companies have agreed to offer students incentives to finish degrees in those subjects and to help universities finance the degree programs. Some companies also have agreed to double their summer internship hiring, he added. (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-06-13T19:06:29Z)

Heat just never got the point

Kidd lost two previous championship series when he played for the New Jersey Nets. J.J. Barea, the smallest player on the court at 6-0, darted and twisted for 15 points and added five assists. On the other side, Miami had Mario Chalmers and Eddie House ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-13T05:59:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 10:44 am

Dirk Nowitzki leads Dallas Mavericks to team's first NBA title

Instead, he stood behind 78-year-old Donald Carter and let him take center stage, a reward for having founded the team 31 long years ago. Meet the new, humble Cuban — the one who also is an NBA champion. Once he stepped to the microphone, in a voice ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-13T07:32:07Z)

Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' Gets Teen-Party Makeover From Rebecca Black

But those revelers happen to include "Friday" singer Rebecca Black, house band Hanson, with an assist from Kathy Beth Terry 's crazy uncle Kenny G, and "Glee" stars Darren Criss and Kevin McHale, the latter of whom has a mad, fantasy-tinged crush on Kathy. (Source: MTV 2011-06-13T16:57:38Z)

Philly Loses On Brad Pitt Zombie Epic

But in recent months, Pittsburgh has become the movie capital of Pennsylvania, and not Philadelphia. "The Dark Knight Rises" and two other major films will be shot in Pittsburgh. Right now, Philadelphia has one independent film and a few TV shows in ... (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2011-06-13T16:43:19Z)

UFC 131: Carwin vs Dos Santos title decider not for the 'feint of heart'

Canadians performed well on the undercard: Winnipeg pro-wrestler Krzysztof "The Polish Experiment" Soszynski had no trouble dominating Mike Massenzio, and Albertan kickboxer Nick "The Promise" Ring earned a submission win over American James Head. (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-13T09:26:39Z)

Coloradans' 'Book of Mormon' takes the lead at Tonys

He later mocked "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," sang with Hugh Jackson and rode one of the puppet horses of "War Horse."The ceremony was rolling along fine until Brooke Shields had to be bleeped after forgetting the lyrics and flubbing an opening song with Harris. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T16:43:19Z)

Continued: Mavs show their depth, teamwork in title clincher; MVP Nowitzki only a sidekick on this night

They stood in their blue shirts chanting "Let's Go Mavs." Franchise founder Donald Carter — wearing his trademark white cowboy hat, the one that used to be part of the team's logo — accepted the trophy from commissioner David Stern at Cuban's request. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-13T09:12:20Z)

Carlson: U.S. Open success starts with strong short game

My top five picks are: Luke Donald, Steve Stricker, Matt Kuchar, Nick Watney and Geoff Ogilvy. My long shots are: Ian Poulter, Jeff Overton, Charl Schwartzel, Jason Day, Matteo Manassero and Graham McDowell. For more on the short game scoring go to ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-13T05:59:04Z)

Viva Jet2.com! - Five new routes to spanish hotspots launch from Glasgow

Jet2.com's new flights to Spain's second largest city, Barcelona, the sunshine island of Lanzarote, Malaga - the 'Gateway to the Costa del Sol' - and the beautiful coastal resort of Murcia will depart from March 2012. From May 2012 passengers will ... (Source: TravelDailyNews.com 2011-06-13T07:24:58Z)

'Mormon,' 'War Horse' the big winners at Tony Awards

over the proceedings. On a night when the hilariously profane "The Book of Mormon" reigned supreme, the famously troubled "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" got attention both positive and negative at Sunday's Tony Awards. There was a performance ... (Source: LoHud.com 2011-06-13T16:57:38Z)

Dirk captures elusive first title after years of disappointment

In Dallas, a packed house watched at the home arena, no doubt going bonkers themselves. Franchise founder Donald Carter — wearing his trademark white cowboy hat, the one that used to be part of the team's logo — accepted the trophy from commissioner ... (Source: Daily Texan Online 2011-06-13T06:49:10Z)

SEPTA Officer's Gun Stolen From AC Casino

It is unknown why the SEPTA officer had his gun with him while he was off-duty. Police describe the suspect as a dark-skinned black male with a beard wearing a black T-shirt and jeans. Cops say he is 30 to 40 years old and between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-8 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T16:43:19Z)

'Mormon' and 'War Horse' big winners at Tonys

over the proceedings. On a night when the hilariously profane "The Book of Mormon" reigned supreme, the famously troubled "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" got attention both positive and negative at Sunday's Tonys. There was a performance -- certainly rare ... (Source: Pantagraph 2011-06-13T17:04:47Z)

Hair expert PPT barred from Anthony trial

The Orlando Sentinel said Perry called the seeming omission "troubling." The PowerPoint specifically dealt with post-mortem banding, a phenomenon in which a dark discoloration forms on hairs after the person has died. The prosecution contends samples of 2 ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-13T17:04:47Z)

Tia Mowry feted at swanky baby shower as 'Sister, Sister' star gets ready to welcome her first child

"It was cute how he came in the room and then everyone started applauding him, and that was beautiful," the star gushed. Guests snacked on Sweet E's treats and showered the expectant mom with gifts like a Bebe pod and a cookbook with special recipes for kids. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-13T16:43:19Z)

Dos Santos batters Carwin to earn UFC title shot

Calgary native Nick Ring (12-0) kept his perfect record in tact, bouncing back from a slow first round to dominate James Head (7-2) on his way to a submission win at 3:33 of the third round in a middleweight match. Ring bloodied Head in the second round ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2011-06-13T07:39:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 8:48 am

VF buying Timberland for $2.2B; Wendy's unloads Arby's

VF (VF) , whose brands include Wrangler, Nautica and The North Face , said Monday that it will buy boot and clothing maker Timberland for more than $2.2 billion. VF plans to make Timberland part of its outdoor and actions sports business, and it said ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-13T15:38:53Z)

On jobs, Romney hits Obama where it hurts

As Ezra Klein observes, the advertisement never mentions Romney's name. Nor does it offer any policy prescriptions or plans to promote job creation. But it doesn't have to. There's only one message Romney -- or any other Republican presidential candidate ... (Source: Salon 2011-06-13T15:17:25Z)

GOP Debate: What to Watch for in New Hampshire

Pawlenty also seemed to call out Rep. Michelle Bachmann and Rep. Ron Paul on the stump, saying that as a governor he has led a state and gotten results, unlike Congressman who offer amendments to bills that never get enacted into law. Bachmann and Paul are ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-13T15:38:53Z)

Insight: Got money? The Kremlin can help

PUTIN'S PITCH The May 18 gathering was a radical departure for Putin, who normally receives foreign executives when they seek his personal blessing to close multi-billion-dollar deals. Speaking through an interpreter to guests including Blackstone's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T15:10:15Z)

GOP Presidential Debate: What To Watch For

Rising Cain Herman Cain remains something of a curiosity to most voters, and Republican insiders largely discount his viability as a national candidate. But the former Godfather's Pizza CEO has started to gain traction among social conservatives and Tea ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-13T15:24:34Z)

One game, or two, is all they really care about

if I was on my summer vacation, I wouldn't be tweetin' every day like some of these other guys. It's funny, you don't see guys like Nick Lidstrom tweeting, or Joe Thornton, they respect the guys. It's mostly other guys who are tweetin' and you ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-13T15:31:44Z)

Arsenal: Is Samir Nasri a Disgrace for Refusing to Commit to the Gunners?

It would not be disloyal for Nasri to leave Arsenal if he felt the club could offer him nothing or vice versa. He does need to think about his career and it is likely that a move away from the Emirates will benefit his career. He has been honest and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-13T15:38:53Z)

Canada Food and Drink Report Q2 2011 - new market research report

US discount retailer Target revealed plans to invest more than US$2.8bn in opening up to 150 stores in Canada by 2014, in the retailer's first overseas expansion move. This follows the signing of an agreement to purchase leasehold interests in up to 220 ... (Source: Transworld News 2011-06-13T15:24:34Z)

Book of Mormon' Garners Top Tony Awards as 'War Horse' Is Named Best Play

He took home that show's lone Tony. "War Horse," by Nick Stafford, is the story of a boy and his horse set against the backdrop of World War I and featuring life-size equine puppets. The play won five Tonys plus a special award to the Handspring Puppet Co (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-13T06:34:51Z)

Stocks: Deals grab the spotlight

Click the chart for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks rose Monday as a slew of corporate deals helped lift the broader market, which has been hammered by worries of a slowing recovery. "It's an emotional confirmation that businesses ... (Source: CNN Money 2011-06-13T15:10:15Z)

Queenston to be Added to the S&P/TSX Global Gold and Global Mining Indices

The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index is designed to be a dynamic international benchmark tracking the world's leading gold companies and aims to offer investors broad exposure to the world's gold markets. The intention of the Global Gold Index is to provide an ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T15:10:15Z)

Teen says his late grandfather is now helping out Bruins

"Every time the Bruins win I look up and say 'thanks grandpa,'" Nicky said. He said his mother Deborah Mangano will look up and say "thanks dad," while his father Nick Mangano will do the same and say "thanks Jim." As the Bruins continue their march to ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2011-06-13T06:42:01Z)

Republican Debate Prep: What to Watch For in New Hampshire

The Sideshow . Debates are primarily an opportunity for candidates to reach a large audience as the seek to offer a contrast with their rivals. But it also serves as a reason for outside groups to drive their messages in an environment rich with national media. (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-13T15:31:44Z)

"The Book of Mormon" scoops Tony Awards

The British import to Broadway, "War Horse," adapted by Nick Stafford from the 1982 novel of the same name, which uses puppets to tell the story of World War I and a soldier's quest to find his horse and bring him home, won a total of five awards ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-13T05:44:45Z)

2nd UPDATE: VF To Buy Timberland For $2 Billion Cash, A 43% Premium

VF's offer of $43 a share represents a premium of 43% to Friday's close. Shares of Timberland, which specializes in boots and outdoor apparel, traded above the offer price as recently as late April, but a disappointing first- quarter report last month sent ... (Source: NASDAQ 2011-06-13T15:03:06Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2011, 6:51 am

Firefighters 'Turn a Corner' Against Arizona Blaze

"The air quality is probably not good for our little one," he said. New Mexico residents as far away as Santa Fe and Albuquerque are being cautioned, and more at-risk groups such as children, seniors, pregnant women and those with already-existing ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-12T23:39:41Z)

Big D: Mavericks top Heat 105-95 for NBA title

What happens with the next deal may affect the Heat more than anyone. Some owners will insist on a hard cap, rolled-back salaries and, potentially, trying to bust some current deals — which could break up the Big 3 before get another chance to win a title together. (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2011-06-13T13:30:02Z)

Casey Anthony trial: FBI hair, fiber expert testifies

An FBI hair and fiber expert is the first witness to offer forensic testimony in the first-degree murder case against accused child killer Casey Anthony. FBI expert Stephen Shaw examined hair found in the trunk of Casey Anthony's Pontiac Sunfire as well as ... (Source: Palm Beach Post 2011-06-13T13:44:21Z)

'Battlefield 3' takes aim at 'Modern Warfare 3'

The Santa Monica, Calif.-based publisher may finally have a worthy adversary when EA releases "Battlefield 3" on Oct. 25, two weeks before "Modern Warfare 3" comes out Nov. 8. "Naturally, it's good for the consumers to have one of these heavyweight fights ... (Source: Wonder Wall 2011-06-13T13:37:12Z)

Really Big D: Mavericks top Heat for NBA title

What happens with the next deal may affect the Heat more than anyone. Some owners will insist on a hard cap, rolled-back salaries and, potentially, trying to bust some current deals -- which could break up the Big 3 before get another chance to win a title together. (Source: WHDH.com 2011-06-13T13:22:53Z)

BBC to screen assisted suicide

Mr Thompson accused the BBC of repeatedly giving voice to pro-euthanasia views in both fiction and non-fiction programming but failing to offer the opposite view. The campaigners claim that this is the fifth programme produced by the BBC in three years ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-13T13:30:02Z)

Germany advises against homegrown sprouts

BERLIN—Authorities are advising Germans not to eat raw homegrown sprouts, pointing to suspicions that the seeds may be one cause of the country's deadly E. coli outbreak. Officials on Friday traced the outbreak to sprouts from a farm in northern Germany ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-13T13:30:02Z)

Silver Falcon Mining, Inc.'s (SFMI) CEO Releases Milling Assays and Updates Its $7.2M Funding Arrangement

He further states,"The mill circuit, as configured, will allow SFMI to create capital from the sale of ore, as well as ready the whole production line to handle prime ore from the underground veins of the War Eagle Mountain property. Our near-term efforts ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-13T13:44:21Z)

Roaring Arizona fire creating health risks

State health officials warned residents as far away as Albuquerque and Santa Fe about potential respiratory hazards as soot levels from smoke in eastern Arizona were nearly 20 times the federal health standard. Microscopic particles, about 1/28th the width ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-13T13:22:53Z)

Live Blogging the New East River Ferry Service

The East River Ferry , operated by New York Waterway, will cost $4, but for the first 12 days, it's free. City Room could not resist the bargain and will be spending the entire day zipping back and forth. Stay with us to learn how useful these boats ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-13T13:37:12Z)

Samsung's Chromebook Torn Down, Costs $322 To Make, iSuppli Says

The new Google-powered notebook, formally called the Series 5, along with a similar one from Acer, will go on sale Wednesday with a Wi-Fi only version, costing $430, the other with built-in 3G wireless access for $500. The Chromebook line is Google's ... (Source: All Things Digital 2011-06-13T13:22:53Z)

Wenger wants key pair to stay at Arsenal

The Spanish media has indicated that a deal between the clubs could be imminent, but Wenger maintains that Fabregas will not be going anywhere. And he feels that if Arsenal can hold on to their star men this summer, it will become much easier in future. (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-13T13:37:12Z)

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