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Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 10:43 pm

'Beauties-Only' Dating Site Sparks Outrage by Dumping 30,000 Ugly People

COPENHAGEN -- An exclusive online meeting place billed as a dating website for "beautiful men and women" was causing new outrage Monday after dumping 30,000 members deemed too ugly. Last month Beautifulpeople.com was the victim of a cyber attack in which ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-20T05:07:49Z)

Rory McIlroy breaks through with No. 1

He first needs to reach Greg Norman's two majors. Harrington's three. Phil Mickelson's four. Seve Ballesteros' five. Nick Faldo's six. Arnold Palmer's seven. Tom Watson's eight. Ben Hogan's nine. Walter Hagen's 11. Then it gets serious. Right now ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2011-06-20T04:46:20Z)

Boeing Leans Toward Bigger Dreamliner to Fend Off Airbus's A350 Aircraft

Airbus is delaying introducing the A350-1000 by 18 months to add range and payload. The 787-10 won't match that model for distance, said Nick Cunningham , an aerospace analyst at Agency Partners in London , but will fill a "high-capacity, shorter ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-20T04:53:30Z)

'Ugly Virus' Attacks BeautifulPeople.com

Normally, everyone must pass a strict "rating" stage, where existing members vote on whether new applicants are beautiful enough to join the site. But the rating module was brought down last month, allowing anyone - regardless of looks - to be accepted. (Source: Investors Business Daily 2011-06-20T05:22:08Z)

Bono honors Springsteen sax man Clemons during U2 concert

Before the show's finale, "Moment Of Surrender," Bono told the crowd, "I want you to think about a beautiful symphonic sound that came out of one man's saxophone. I want you to think about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band of brothers. I want you to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-19T20:39:35Z)

What Road Worrier Wants Added To The BlackBerry PlayBook

We've been waiting a while, but the BlackBerry PlayBook finally goes on sale officially in Australia today ... of the PlayBook I experienced , and debated with Gizmodo editor Nick over the prospects of for the platform . Ahead of the Australian launch ... (Source: Lifehacker 2011-06-20T04:39:11Z)

'Bold and Beautiful' is Daytime Emmy's top drama

LOS ANGELES  — "The Bold and the Beautiful" was named best drama at the Daytime Emmy awards for the third consecutive year during a ceremony in Las Vegas on Sunday. "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" won the prize for entertainment best talk show for a second ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T04:17:42Z)

38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

"The Bold and the Beautiful" won drama series honors for the third consecutive year and the show featured tributes to Regis Philbin and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2011-06-20T05:07:49Z)

Clarence Clemons: Hollywood Pays Tribute on Twitter

"A beautiful recollection," Dylan said. Springsteen issued a statement on his longtime friend and bandmate's death Saturday night, writing, "He was my great friend, my partner, and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-19T19:06:31Z)

McIlroy's talent can reap major reward

It did not quite turn out like that at The Masters, of course. In 1996 there Greg Norman went from six clear to five behind Nick Faldo. That was the biggest lead ever lost on the last day of a major, yet McIlroy actually did worse - from four in front to 10 behind. (Source: espnstar.com 2011-06-20T05:00:39Z)

Daytime Emmys bid fond adieu to departing acts

Las Vegas — "The Bold and the Beautiful" won drama series honors for the third year at the Daytime Emmys in a bittersweet ceremony that marked the daytime departures of two veteran soap operas, talk show queen Oprah Winfrey and Regis Philbin. Laura ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-20T05:07:49Z)

Back Bay parishioners hold Gay Pride prayer service

D ays after the Boston archdiocese postponed a St. Cecilia's Mass in support of Gay Pride Month, hundreds of parishioners held a prayer service outside the Back Bay church last night, encouraging people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender to feel welcome. (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-20T05:22:08Z)

Euro, Oil Decline; Asian Stocks Rebound

Oil and copper led commodities lower. "While Greece may have invented democracy, they certainly didn't invent stability so you could see further pressure on the euro," Nick Maroutsos, a money manager and co-founder at Kapstream Capital, said in a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-20T05:22:08Z)

Eurozone delays decision on vital Greek loans

Hours of talks between eurozone finance ministers on the imploding finances of Greece broke up early Monday morning without the ministers signing off on a vital installment of rescue loans needed to avoid bankruptcy next month. Greece will get the next ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2011-06-20T04:39:11Z)

Premier urges Greeks to avoid "catastrophic" default

In the southern Peloponnese peninsular around 200 protesters unfurled a banner on Sunday reading "Not for Sale!" at the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-19T16:14:43Z)

South Carolina beats Texas A&M, 5-4, in walkoff style at College World Series

The Aggies (47-21) play California in an elimination game that afternoon. Wingo's winning hit against Nick Fleece capped his career-best four-hit night, and he reached base five times. The Gamecocks won the 2010 national championship on a walkoff hit in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T04:10:33Z)

Grieving, From Asbury Park

"That beautiful feeling the music gave you made you think it would just go on and on and never end," he said. "Now it just hits you, especially if you're in the same age as me and Clarence, that things don't go on forever." Mr. Moran was among ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-20T04:39:11Z)

U.S. Open | Record-smashing show ends with Rory McIlroy's 8-shot win

BETHESDA, Md. — Every time Rory McIlroy lined up a shot Sunday, there was some sort of record on the line, some kind of history to be made. That was this year's U.S. Open version of suspense. There was never any doubt that the kid from Northern Ireland ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-06-20T04:53:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 8:45 pm

Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's simpler ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2011-06-20T02:23:10Z)

Boeing hits back at Airbus over A350 plan

Airbus is insisting that after a series of relaunches the A350 will offer what its customers want and that its lightweight materials will help it outperform the older and heavier 777. Airbus sales chief John Leahy said top airlines had asked the European ... (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-20T02:58:58Z)

Tim Kawakami: Rory McIlroy rises fast to stardom and should shine for a long time

It happened faster than a speeding 6-iron, but once Rory McIlroy's mad-dash wire-to-wire victory was done, it was eternal, too. Which is the way McIlroy is built to do things: not slow, but fast. Not random, but inevitable. The golf universe just got a ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-20T02:44:39Z)

A loss to N.Y. Nick

But Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking three-run home run off rookie Chris Carpenter in the eighth, and the Yankees took the rubber game 10-4. Carpenter had just entered in relief of Sean Marshall, who pitched a scoreless seventh but allowed singles to Alex ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-20T03:20:26Z)

Clarence Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

Narrowbody jets: New entrants challenge big two in short-haul market

Airbus moved first, at the end of last year, with its decision to offer an upgraded version of the A320, featuring a more efficient engine along with structural modifications to the wings and fuselage, and a promise to cut fuel-burn by 15 per cent. (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-19T14:41:40Z)

Father Stays on Sideline, Quietly Proud

Gerry McIlroy, wearing a lime green polo shirt and dark Madras shorts, followed his son without the ... "Rory will not be able to attend next week as he is playing golf in California with Nick Faldo." And supportive enough to let go when it was time ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T02:16:01Z)

May have decision on 737 by yr-end: Boeing

A re-engined plane could be brought to market quicker, but a redesigned plane could offer better efficiency. Boeing says it has not ruled out re-engining. The company's top rival EADS unit Airbus said last year it would put a new engine on its competing A320. (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-20T03:13:17Z)

Clarence Clemons, Longtime Saxophone Player for Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Remembered

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 2011-06-19T12:39:58Z)

Few Taliban Leaders Take Afghan Offer to Switch Sides

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Toor Jan, who used to kill Americans and Canadians here, does not want much from the Afghan government. A home. A job. And, yes, eight security guards. He needs them. As one of the few Taliban commanders to switch sides, he is a ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T02:16:01Z)

Palin documentary a conservative nod to the politician

Interest in Palin is acute on both sides of the political divide. Acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield is finishing up a Palin film that is expected to be a counterpoint to the hagiographic tone of "The Undefeated." Incorporating previously unseen ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T02:58:58Z)

Swisher's HR helps Yankees take rubber match from Cubs

Nick Swisher looked patiently at two bad pitches from a fresh arm. He knocked the third one into the seats. Swisher hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday night, snapping a tie and leading the Yankees to a 10-4 victory over the Cubs in the ... (Source: KSN.com 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

Asian markets higher on Greek bailout hopes

HONG KONG—Asian stocks were mostly higher on hopes that a solution to Greece's debt problems could be near even as talks between eurozone finance ministers broke up early Monday without an agreement. Oil slipped below $93 a barrel while the dollar ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-20T03:13:17Z)

Will Someone End Nadal's Run at Wimbledon?

Novak Djokovic, who is also in Federer's bottom half, has a tricky path. On grass Jeremy Chardy and especially Kevin Anderson in the first two rounds will offer some resistance. Michael Llodra or even his countryman Viktor Troicki can be dangerous in the ... (Source: Tennis-X.com 2011-06-20T02:44:39Z)

Rory McIlroy's run continues at U.S. Open

For the doom-and-gloom crowd, it should be noted that the largest final-round collapse in major championship history occurred in the 1996 Masters, when Greg Norman blew a six-shot lead and lost to Nick Faldo. But the way McIlroy has played this week ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-19T14:48:49Z)

HK property unusually hot, govt may take drastic steps - Fin Sec

The so-called "Home Ownership Scheme" (HOS) is a government subsidised housing programme to give eligible low-income residents a chance to purchase flats at a discount of 30 to 40 ... and in 2007 resumed the sale of HOS flats that had been built but ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-20T03:06:07Z)

Greek Debt, and Coming to Terms With Reality

Therefore, to undertake this project with any prospect for success, the EU should offer a receivership to manage all matters affected by the public interest in Greece until a turnaround is achieved. The receivership would consist of a committee of highly ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

Yankees 10, Cubs 4

CHICAGO (AP) - Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees routed the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Sunday night in the finale of their first series at Wrigley Field in eight years. Brett Gardner added his first ... (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-20T03:27:36Z)

McIlroy makes US Open looks like Kemper Open

Sunday, June 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP Don't blame the U.S. Golf Association, either _ at least not entirely. The blue blazers painstakingly map out every detail, from the length of every blade of grass to how many flavors of sports drinks are ... (Source: Times-Leader 2011-06-20T02:16:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 6:42 pm

No deal for Greece

Just a few days earlier, in an attempt to calm markets fearing a Greek default this summer, Olli Rehn, the European financial-affairs commissioner, had predicted there would be a deal to continue financing Greece at least until September. Some calm had ... (Source: Economist.com 2011-06-20T01:33:04Z)

Rory McIlroy earning praise with record 8-shot lead at U.S. Open

But titles are awarded after 72. "You don't know how Rory is ­going to do. You don't know how he's going to deal with the big lead," said Lee Westwood, who is tied for third at 5 under par. "He had a big lead in a major and didn't deal with ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-19T05:59:06Z)

Input sought on Post Office closure

At a recent meeting with the town's residents, Cronin and the Officer in Charge in Hudson Falls David Desrosiers said the closure isn't a done deal. They noted that studies in Scotia and Kirkwood didn't result in closure. But if this study should find that ... (Source: Press Republican 2011-06-19T07:25:00Z)

Martin holds on to help Yankees beat Cubs 4-3

Rodriguez moved to third on Cano's RBI double and scored his 1,800th run on Nick Swisher's sacrifice fly ... 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 ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2011-06-20T00:21:29Z)

Gates: Headway in Taliban talks may be months off

It could be months before efforts to broker a peace deal between the Afghan government and the Taliban bear fruit, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in an interview aired on Sunday. Gates, who steps down at the end of the month, said there had been ... (Source: Metro International 2011-06-20T00:42:57Z)

Foreign investors lured to Japan by promise of recovery

TOKYO (Reuters) - Foreign investment may flourish again in Japan as value-hunters return to a market that is slowly rebounding after the March earthquake, but only if the country can break the political impasse that is blocking policies to deal with its ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-20T01:04:26Z)

Walmart to build on former farm site in North Lauderdale

Walmart submitted a site plan to City Hall last week and city spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson said the city commission is expected to sign off on the deal as early as August. The 180,000-square-foot store should open by the end of 2012, Walmart spokeswoman ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-06-20T00:57:16Z)

No progress on the postal front as Canada Post strike-lockout continues

We have come to the table with a sense of urgency that hasn't been met.'' The Crown corporation said Sunday that there was still time to reach a deal without Ottawa stepping in if the union would look more closely at the existing deal on the table. (Source: 680 News 2011-06-20T00:57:16Z)

Rory McIlroy's run continues at U.S. Open

For the doom-and-gloom crowd, it should be noted that the largest final-round collapse in major championship history occurred in the 1996 Masters, when Greg Norman blew a six-shot lead and lost to Nick Faldo. But the way McIlroy has played this week ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-19T14:48:49Z)

US Open Is Rory McIlroy's To Lose After Opening Up Eight-Stroke Lead

"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 regards to that. So we'll see." Day, a runner-up at the ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2011-06-20T00:50:07Z)

EU finance ministers wrangle over Greek debt

Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg who also chairs the eurozone finance meetings, told reporters not to expect a final deal Sunday night. Just over a year after its first bailout, Greece is trailing its financial goals. Without passing ... (Source: AOL News 2011-06-20T01:04:26Z)

Assad to address Syria as his troops block refugees

Syria's ambassador to Washington said in a newspaper interview his government differentiates between the legitimate demands of protesters and those of armed gangs and said Assad will deal with "all these issues in his speech." More than 10,000 Syrian ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T01:25:54Z)

EU decision on Greek aid postponed to early July

In its final statement, the Eurogroup endorsed a deal reached Friday by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy to make private lenders' participation 'voluntary.' Funds for the new bailout will come from 'both official and ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-20T00:57:16Z)

New elongated Boeing 747-8 debuts in Paris

"We've seen a great deal of interest in the last six to eight months as the market has gotten better," Randy Tinseth, Boeing's vice president of marketing at Boeing's commercial division, told Reuters. In Boeing's standard layout, the new 747-8 will have ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T00:07:10Z)

Prof says emphasis on price allowed discrimination to flourish at Walmart

Wexler said whether Walmart is forced to deal with the massive class or whether it will face myriad smaller suits, it's likely its corporate culture will have to be overhauled. In fact, she said, some of those changes already have been made, albeit more on ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-20T01:33:04Z)

Key plane buyer wants new Boeing jet, not revamped 737

"We're ready to sit down (with Boeing) and make a deal on a new airplane, that's how strongly we feel," said Udvar-Hazy, who runs Air Lease and previously built International Lease Finance Corp. into the industry's most powerful buyer and lessor of jets. (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-20T01:33:04Z)

Ousted 'Spider-Man' Musical Director Speaks Out On Difficulties Of Show

LOS ANGELES - Julie Taymor, the ousted director of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," was drawing attention Sunday her for comments about the environment in which the troubled Broadway musical was developed. Speaking Saturday evening at a Los Angeles high ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2011-06-20T00:50:07Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 4:47 pm

Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's simpler ... (Source: Olympian 2011-06-19T22:48:25Z)

EU Finance Ministers Wrangle Over Greek Debt

Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg who also chairs the eurozone finance meetings, told reporters not to expect a final deal Sunday night. (Source: ABC News 2011-06-19T22:55:35Z)

UPDATE: FOREX WEEK AHEAD: Euro May Rally On Lifeline For Greece

Despite some optimism late Sunday about the possibility of a deal soon on short-term funding, Greece's long-term financing and the future of several other euro-zone sovereigns remain concerns for investors. In the U.S., when the Federal Reserve's policy ... (Source: NASDAQ 2011-06-19T23:17:03Z)

Hope still part of Obama campaign message for 2012

He has tried to strike a bipartisan tone, forging a budget deal late last year that included a temporary extension of the Bush-era tax cuts (he now wants to get rid of them) and projecting himself as above the fray as partisan fighting over another budget ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-19T23:17:03Z)

NYT: Springsteen band's Clarence Clemons dies

In 1985 he had a Top 20 hit with "You're a Friend of Mine," on which he sang with Jackson Browne, and played saxophone on records by Aretha Franklin and Twisted Sister. Recently he was featured on Lady Gaga's album "Born This Way." Mr. Clemons ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T12:54:17Z)

Julie Taymor Calls 'Spider-Man' Producers' Reliance on Focus Groups 'Scary'

Had Shakespeare been around to see the producers of Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" use focus groups to re-work their production, he would have been "appalled." So said Julie Taymor, creator off "Turn Off the Dark," who was ... (Source: TheWrap 2011-06-19T22:48:25Z)

Boehner, Obama team up to win golf match

While aides for both men tried to lower expectations that deal on the deficit — or anything else, for that matter — would be reached on the course. But it couldn't hurt. "It may move you a little bit closer toward the kind of compromise that we need to ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-06-19T10:09:39Z)

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 2011-06-19T10:59:45Z)

U.S.-Saudi rivalry intensifies

The United States is selling the Saudis $60 billion in arms and other military hardware in a multiyear deal, the largest U.S. weapons transaction ever. The tension has been most visible in Bahrain, where Riyadh ignored U.S. warnings and sent more than ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-19T09:33:51Z)

G-7 ministers discuss Greek situation

Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg who also chairs the eurozone finance meetings, told reporters not to expect a final deal Sunday night. Just over a year after its first bailout, Greece is trailing its financial goals. Without passing ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2011-06-19T23:02:44Z)

Kim Kardashian: Kardashian Engagement Party Shows Reality of the Charmed Life

Things just seem to fall in line for the Kardashians. While most of us have to deal with the trials and tribulations of real life, these reality TV stars prove that there is nothing money can't solve. US Magazine caught up with Khloe Kardashian recently. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-19T22:55:35Z)

Can golf success carry over for Obama, Boehner?

While aides for both men tried to lower expectations that deal on the deficit — or anything else, for that matter — would be reached on the course. But it couldn't hurt. "It may move you a little bit closer toward the kind of compromise that we need to ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-19T08:43:45Z)

Harris-Moore pleads guilty in federal court, will answer to San Juan County's case in July

5, 2009. Harris-Moore, 20, who netted the nickname "Barefoot Bandit" during a two-year international crime spree that ended with his arrest in the Bahamas a year ago in July, promised to forfeit all rights he may have to any movie, book deal or payment of ... (Source: Bainbridge Island Review 2011-06-19T22:55:35Z)

Artist Accused of Molesting Daughters

Rusconi, whose pop culture art often depicts portraits of celebrities, skateboarders, politicians, and artists, recently exhibited works in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles. NBC LA tried to contact Rusconi but he could not be reached for comment. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-19T22:41:16Z)

Rapid Reaction: Braves 4, Rangers 2

That scored an additional Braves run with two outs. Normally, the first baseman makes that play because he has the larger glove and doesn't have all that equipment to deal with. Torrealba must not have heard Young (I'm told you could hear Young calling for ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-06-19T21:44:00Z)

Could the US NFL Draft Pick System Be Introduced to Football?

In America high school and college sport is a big deal '" because they are future NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS... stars. However, in England talented football players are snapped up by football clubs by a young age with a view that becoming professionals at that ... (Source: Associated Content 2011-06-19T23:02:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 2:43 pm

Can Rory lose?

The largest 54-hole lead lost in a major championship was the six-stroke cushion Greg Norman blew to Nick Faldo at the 1996 Masters. This is two strokes more than that. It just seems insurmountable. But... There's some history that no doubt you've heard. (Source: Tri-City Herald 2011-06-19T20:10:57Z)

Apple's iCloud may gather steam on our digital excess

Pack your bags and fasten your seatbelt, we're headed to the clouds. You go to the airport, and that discount airfare you found online has unraveled because you have too much stuff. When you bought the ticket, maybe you thought you could get by with a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-19T06:56:22Z)

Holland by bike & barge

For some people, visiting the Netherlands is all about the flowers. For others, it's the fantastic bikeways and the beautiful canals that flow through both verdant countryside and cities large and small. It's the distinctively Dutch combination of these ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-19T20:39:35Z)

Tornado watch issued for metro area, plains

"As more afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected in and around the metro area, and with cooler weather settling in over the city, some of these storms could be severe, and some will be capable of producing a tornado," said meteorologist Nick Carter. (Source: KDVR.com 2011-06-19T20:18:06Z)

Crystal Harris `sought deal` to dump Hefner at altar

While there was interest, Crystal didn't get an offer anywhere near half a million.' The wedding was to be filmed at the famed Playboy Mansion by US TV network, Lifetime. But after a furious row between the pair last weekend, the wedding was cancelled. (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-19T09:48:10Z)

Bono honors Springsteen sax man Clemons during U2 concert

Before the show's finale, "Moment Of Surrender," Bono told the crowd, "I want you to think about a beautiful symphonic sound that came out of one man's saxophone. I want you to think about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band of brothers. I want you to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-19T20:39:35Z)

Pujols leaves game with sprained left wrist

Boone Whiting pitched seven innings of four-hit ball and both Ronny Gil and Nick Longmire drove in a pair. • Short-season Class A Batavia won its first game of the season, outlasting Auburn, 9-6, on Saturday. Nick Martini and Jeremy Patton had three hits ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2011-06-19T20:46:44Z)

Jews, Muslims appeal ritual slaughter plan

They did however offer to implement some measures which they said would ease the animals' suffering, especially better controls in abattoirs where ritual slaughters were performed and an improvement in conditions under which animals were being transported. (Source: YNET News 2011-06-19T10:59:45Z)

Americans For Prosperity Hosts Wisconsin Phonebank At RightOnline Conference

was busing participants over to Wisconsin to knock on doors on behalf of candidates in the recall elections. According to a tweet from DFA Deputy National Field Director Nick Passanante, about 20 volunteers joined up with them to canvass. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-19T20:53:54Z)

Rory McIlroy's run continues at U.S. Open

For the doom-and-gloom crowd, it should be noted that the largest final-round collapse in major championship history occurred in the 1996 Masters, when Greg Norman blew a six-shot lead and lost to Nick Faldo. But the way McIlroy has played this week ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-19T14:48:49Z)

McIlroy Chases History and Redemption

Still, strange things have happened to big leads. Greg Norman's 6-stroke lead over Nick Faldo going into the final round in the 1996 Masters was gone by the time he reached the 11th tee. Arnold Palmer had the distinction of making up seven strokes in the ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-19T20:32:25Z)

Clarence Clemons dies at 69

Clemons joined the horn section of a band that had no horn section. A beautiful fit for a group that was about to make the leap from a corner of Asbury Park onto a national stage, Clemons helped to send "Born to Run" through the roof. His left shoulder ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-19T21:01:03Z)

Data Centers Look for Lower-Emission Cooling

But putting new farms near bodies of cold water would not always be practical either, because of factors like the need to locate servers near enough to users to offer the best network speed. "Data center site selection is sort of the art of compromise ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-19T20:10:57Z)

Schumaker's walk-off homer lifts Cardinals to 5-4 victory over Royals

He began flexing his leg behind the mound a few pitches before surrendering a two-out single to Kozma. Trainer Nick Kenney accompanied manager Ned Yost to the mound and, after a quick conversation, Yost signaled to the bullpen for Coleman. Duffy threw 90 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-19T21:36:51Z)

Rumor: Apple Launching Sandy Bridge Mac Pro and Mac Mini in Fall

one of Lion's more widely touted features, restores the exact state of a user's apps and documents after a system restart or an app exit and relaunch. Apple will only offer OS X Lion as a $29.99 digital download. It's expected to hit the Mac App Store in July. (Source: PC Magazine 2011-06-19T21:29:41Z)

Grieving, From Asbury Park

"That beautiful feeling the music gave you made you think it would just go on and on and never end," he said. "Now it just hits you, especially if you're in the same age as me and Clarence, that things don't go on forever." Mr. Moran was among ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-19T21:15:22Z)

Blackburn confident of Samba stay

"Phil is an outstanding young English player and I'm proud of the role Blackburn played in developing him. We made him an enormous offer to stay with us and we wanted to keep him." Manchester United have denied any wrongdoing over the transfer. (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-19T13:01:27Z)

When the Cards needed it most, Matt Holliday stepped up

The cleanup hitter was a non-factor for nearly a month with a strained quad. The losses of David Freese, Allen Craig and Nick Punto made a difficult situation worse. The Cardinals had to summon players from Class AAA Memphis - and even Class AA Springfield ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-19T12:39:58Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 19, 2011, 12:43 pm

Hollywood Takes To Twitter To Extend Father's Day Wishes

Love you dad, and you're the best grandpa ever!! Jeremy Piven: Hug your beautiful fathers today, and for those of us who have lost ours, know they live through us... Eva Longoria: Happy Father's Day to the best daddy a girl can have, Enrique Longoria! (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-19T18:45:03Z)

Trade rumor: Knicks after Wolves G Jonny Flynn?

The Knicks have had preliminary discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves about a trade for point guard Jonny Flynn. No formal deal is in place, but the Knicks are debating whether Flynn, the sixth overall pick of the 2009 draft would be a viable option ... (Source: CBS Sports 2011-06-19T18:52:12Z)

Method Man Sounds Off On Father's Day

You know what dads get? We get that little construction paper tie. It's not a big deal. Mother's Day, first 50 ladies in free at the club. It's Mother's Day. Father's Day, you don't get that shit." For Meth, the holiday just goes to show how ... (Source: HipHopDX.com 2011-06-19T18:52:12Z)

AP sources: Pakistanis tip off militants again

Speaking on ABC, Haqqani said if any among them were informants who worked for the CIA, "we will deal with them as we would deal with an offending intelligence service and we will resolve this to the satisfaction of our friends, as well as to our own laws." (Source: Birmingham News 2011-06-19T18:37:53Z)

Dominating McIlroy begins US Open final round

Heat last week hurt the rough and rain this week left greens receptive, easing the usual stern conditions on offer at a US Open. "The golf course was more forgiving this week because of the weather that we experienced, not because Congressional is not a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-19T19:35:09Z)

Westwood not ready to concede to Rory

"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: News-Press 2011-06-19T18:45:03Z)

Data Centers Look for Lower-Emission Cooling

But putting new farms near bodies of cold water would not always be practical either, because of factors like the need to locate servers near enough to users to offer the best network speed. "Data center site selection is sort of the art of compromise ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-19T19:06:31Z)

Clarence Clemons: Hollywood Pays Tribute on Twitter

"A beautiful recollection," Dylan said. Springsteen issued a statement on his longtime friend and bandmate's death Saturday night, writing, "He was my great friend, my partner, and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-19T19:13:41Z)

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)

Serena cautiously optimistic about chances, glad to be back

WIMBLEDON, England — For all the ambiguity surrounding her string of strange setbacks, Serena Williams did not hesitate to offer proof Sunday. "To this day I don't know," she said about how she sliced her feet on glass at a restaurant in Munich just days ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-19T19:20:50Z)

The iPad is the tablet market, for now

Until other tablet makers can offer a buying experience that replicates to some degree ... We won't know until the TouchPad goes on sale, but if the buying experience is anything like it is with Android tablets, I don't expect big numbers. (Source: CNET News 2011-06-19T02:45:50Z)

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)

U.S.-Saudi rivalry intensifies

The United States is selling the Saudis $60 billion in arms and other military hardware in a multiyear deal, the largest U.S. weapons transaction ever. The tension has been most visible in Bahrain, where Riyadh ignored U.S. warnings and sent more than ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-19T03:57:25Z)

Clarence Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-19T18:30:44Z)

Google Accused of (But Denies) Giving Obama Special Ad Access

Long story short: The National Republican Senatorial Committee has suspicions that Google gave the Obama campaign a special deal on a new type of ad (Cost-per-lead), which the company is currently testing. Google denies this notion, and that the ad in ... (Source: WebProNews 2011-06-19T04:26:03Z)

Knicks target backup point guard, could deal Toney Douglas to Minnesota Timberwolves for Jonny Flynn

The Knicks have had preliminary discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves about a trade for point guard Jonny Flynn . No formal deal is in place, but the Knicks are debating whether Flynn, the sixth overall pick of the 2009 draft would be a viable option ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-19T18:52:12Z)

Can Rory lose?

"You don't know how Rory is going to do," said Westwood. "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 regards to that." Westwood's analysis is cold ... (Source: Olympian 2011-06-19T18:30:44Z)

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 2011-06-19T07:25:00Z)

Some Fire Evacuees Return Home, While Weather Fuels Flames

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: FOX News 2011-06-19T06:56:22Z)

Winds to challenge crews battling Ariz., NM wildfires

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 an all-terrain vehicle. They said the rider was trespassing onto land owned by BNSF ... (Source: FireRescue1 2011-06-19T19:06:31Z)

Pakistan Ambassador Defends Arrest of CIA Informants

"As far as the concern that there are people amongst the people that we have rounded up who are informants for the CIA, we will deal with them as we would deal with a friendly intelligence service, and we will resolve this to the satisfaction of our ... (Source: ABC News 2011-06-19T18:59:22Z)

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