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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 11:41 pm

Microsoft Announces Windows Phone 7 Launch Partners

Windows Phone 7 is a totally revamped operating system, designed by Microsoft to better compete with new rivals in the mobile market such as Apple and Google. The operating system was a long time in the making. Apple's iPhone launched in early 2007 and by ... (Source: CIO 2010-10-11T16:11:45Z)

Six Reasons You Should Be Watching Glee

If you haven't seen Glee yet, you are definitely missing out! The hit show about McKinley High's glee club has taken over the world and made geeks go from lame to cool! Romance, tears, and stereotyping are a big part of high school life, and Glee manages ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-11T14:31:32Z)

Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team Dissolves Into Chaos

The marriage of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. may be delayed. A week after the owner of the Red Sox, New England Sports Ventures, bid for the storied but financially troubled English soccer team, a rival offer has emerged as a decision on the fate ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T02:04:42Z)

UA's Offensive Misfires Disconcerting

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' defensive effort in the 24-17 win against Texas A&M at Cowboys Stadium impressed coach Bobby Petrino on Saturday. The Razorbacks slowed an attack averaging close to 40 points a game. They forced four turnovers, made big stops and ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-10-12T19:38:09Z)

Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay in Game 1 should be a NLCS classic

P HILADELPHIA — Charlie Manuel acted as if he had a secret. "You can assume whatever you want to assume," the Phillies' manager said when asked whether Roy Halladay would pitch Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-13T06:15:14Z)

Archdeacon: Bittersweet times for area Hoosiers

COLUMBUS — There were almost more Miami Valley folks outside the Indiana University dressing room after Saturday's football game than there were around Ohio State's quarters. There were contingents from Centerville and West Milton and others from ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-11T01:45:36Z)

San Francisco Giants consider all options for Philadelphia Phillies series

The Giants arrived home in the wee hours Tuesday morning, definitely needing to sleep off the merrymaking after their three-games-to-one NL Division Series triumph over the Atlanta Braves. But as soon as their heads clear, manager Bruce Bochy and his staff ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T05:25:08Z)

Shoppers may have the upper hand come Christmas

NEW YORK - The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-08T07:54:14Z)

Research and Markets: Passenger Vehicles Market in Malaysia - Multipurpose Vehicles Defy ...

Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a33e3f/strategic_analysis : ) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report " Strategic Analysis of Passenger Vehicles Market in Malaysia : " to their offering. This research service ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-13T01:00:16Z)

Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7 with Telus, Bell and Rogers

The games hub will host games from the Xbox Live online gaming service. Users will be able to play games live against other users. Electronic Arts said it will make some of its titles available for the phones through Xbox Live. The hubs also include music ... (Source: ITBusiness.ca 2010-10-12T14:01:43Z)

Hogs Must Stop Newton

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas cornerback Ramon Broadway was asked to compare Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson and Auburn's Cam Newton on Monday afternoon. Broadway said their arm strength is similar. So is their size and mobility. Newton might be more ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-10-12T13:40:14Z)

Stores plan to give deep discounts to shoppers

Monday, October 11, 2010 The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T07:14:53Z)

The Two-Way - NPR's News Blog

Loose change, sure, but a painting worth as much as 300 million dollars? That's just insane, or some couch. Martin Kober and his family called it "The Mike" because of a family legend it was actually a Michelangelo. It hung on the wall for a while, then 27 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-12T14:01:43Z)

Arkansas Preparing For Next Test in Newton

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas cornerback Ramon Broadway was asked to compare Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson and Auburn's Cam Newton on Monday afternoon. Broadway said their arm strength is similar. So is their size and mobility. Newton might be more ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-10-12T12:57:17Z)

'Glee' Celebrates a Britney Spears of Yesteryear

Tuesday night's edition of the Fox hit musical comedy was dedicated to all things Spears, from renditions of her music videos -- "I'm a Slave 4 U," "Me Against the Music," and "... Baby One More Time" among others -- to an appearance by the star herself ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-29T14:45:46Z)

Oprah Interview Will Launch Oksana Grigorieva's Music Career

Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson's former lover and the mother of his daughter Lucia, is scheduled to make an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show to talk about the bitter split – and, it would seem, re-launch her music career. News first broke that ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-06T08:39:33Z)

Photo Galleries: Business

The Start screen on Windows Phone 7 aims to put whats most important to users front-and-center. – Microsoft Windows Phone 7 provides calendar tools that display your next appointment on the lock screen and start screen. – Microsoft The Music + Videos ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-10T23:58:13Z)

'Lost Michelangelo' found behind sofa

A painting a family had stored behind their sofa for over 30 years could be a lost Michelangelo worth GDP$190 million (A$ 304.7million). To retired pilot Martin Kober, the family heirloom picturing the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus was simply ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-10-12T17:22:09Z)

Christmas shoppers' skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland wins injunction against Liverpool co-owners

The Royal Bank of Scotland won an interim injunction Monday preventing Liverpool F.C. co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett from firing chairman Martin Broughton and two other board members. As the ownership dispute at the English soccer club prepares to ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-11T18:34:55Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland has injunction against Liverpool owners to prevent firing board members

LONDON - Royal Bank of Scotland says it has obtained an interim injunction preventing Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. from firing chairman Martin Broughton and two other board members. Hicks tried to remove managing director Christian ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T17:09:01Z)

Cam Inman: Tony La Russa says San Francisco Giants have 'legitimate shot' against ...

The Giants can upset the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. Envision it happening in five games. The quicker, the better. Or would you prefer the Giants facing Phillies ace Roy Halladay and that deep Phillies lineup up to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T03:16:17Z)

Elton to duet with Glee's Mr Schu

Elton John is to record a duet with Glee star Matthew Morrison. The 63-year-old music legend's collaboration with the actor and singer - who plays teacher Will Schuester in the hit E4 show - is sure to give his debut album a huge boost. Elton revealed to ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Hoosiers, Pryor ready to rock and roll

Font Size: COLUMBUS, Ohio | To prepare for stepping into the lions' den that is a packed and partisan Ohio Stadium, the Hoosiers spent most of this week practicing with loud rock music blaring from the speakers. By comparison, this is what No. 2 Ohio State ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-10-09T00:57:52Z)

Research and Markets: Asia Pacific Digital Music Forecast for Online, Mobile, and Subscription Channels 2010 ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5334c7/asia_pacific_digit ) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report " Asia Pacific Digital Music Forecast for online, mobile, and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T02:17:47Z)

A Michelangelo Behind the Couch?

Loose change, sure, but a painting worth as much as 300 million dollars? That's just insane, or some couch. Martin Kober and his family called it "The Mike" because of a family legend it was actually a Michelangelo. It hung on the wall for a while, then 27 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-12T13:54:33Z)

Oksana Grigorieva Claims She Didn't Release Mel Gibson 'Tapes'

Oksana Grigorieva claims she didn't release tapes documenting Mel Gibson's alleged violence. Oksana Grigorieva, the Russian singer - who is currently involved in a bitter custody battle with the actor over their 12-month-old daughter Lucia - says she doesn ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-12T17:00:40Z)

Buckeyes ready for Hoosiers' high-flying act

COLUMBUS: To prepare for stepping into the lions' den that is a packed and partisan Ohio Stadium, the Indiana Hoosiers spent most of this week practicing with loud rock music blaring from the speakers. By comparison, this is what No. 2 Ohio State did this ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-10-09T06:34:18Z)

Research and Markets: Middle East and Africa Digital Music Forecast 2010-2014: Retail ...

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ccc6c4/middle_east_and_af ) has announced the addition of IE Market Research's new report " Middle East and Africa Digital Music Forecast for online, mobile, and subscription channels, 2010 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-10T23:58:13Z)

Oksana Grigorieva Video: 'I've Never Leaked Those Tapes'

They were the tapes heard 'round the world . But Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend, vehemently denies that she is the one who made them public. "I've never leaked those tapes," she says of the audio that surfaced in July in which the actor can ... (Source: People 2010-10-11T15:21:38Z)

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