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Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 5:40 pm

Friday Talking Points [143] -- Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Appeal?

[OK, that was rather a fun title to write, but I have to at least begin with a warning that, while today's column is almost completely Obama-centric in focus, that only about the first third of it is going to deal with the gays-in-the-military issue -- the ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-16T00:56:43Z)

Wal Mart to sell Apple's iPad Beginning Friday - Will they discount the Tablet?

Get ready for the Apple iPad's arrival at Wal-Mart Friday, as the world's largest retailer will trail behind and become the fourth chain to carry the computer tablet in their stores. Wal-Mart fell just behind its biggest competitors on the iPad trend, as ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-12T19:59:38Z)

Trunkbow International plans $125M IPO

Chinese cell telephone application provider Trunkbow International Holdings Ltd. said Friday it hopes to raise $125.5 million in an initial public offering. The Beijing-based company detailed Friday in a regulatory filing that it intends to offer 16.1 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T20:24:42Z)

MLB notebook: Baylor won't return as Rockies hitting coach

Don Baylor is being replaced as the Colorado Rockies` hitting coach by former major league infielder Carney Lansford. Baylor has been offered a special assistant role in the organization, and the club said he is considering that offer. Baylor, 61, was the ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-10-16T06:11:41Z)

Big doings in Kentucky's Blue Madness

LEXINGTON, Ky -- LEXINGTON, Ky. - Something old: the five first-round picks in June's NBA Draft. Something new: The promise of freshmen like Brandon Knight, Doron Lamb and Terrence Jones. Something borrowed: The DJ of the Washington Wizards, who goes by ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-16T10:00:45Z)

Calipari talks to UK fans at Midnight Madness

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky coach John Calipari raised his hand, calling for silence from the 22,000 who packed Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. He gave a brief rundown of his dizzying first season with the Wildcats, when Kentucky won 35 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

2 more Marines from Camp Pendleton battalion killed

Two more Marines from the Camp Pendleton-based 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment have been reported killed in combat in Afghanistan, bringing the total to seven in two days. Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez, 26, of Rosamond , in the Antelope Valley, and Lance ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-15T23:09:20Z)

Liverpool confirms sale of soccer team to Red Sox owner

LONDON - Liverpool confirmed on Friday that the club was bought by New England Sports Ventures (NESV) after Tom Hicks and George Gillett lost their legal battle to stop the takeover. Hicks and Gillett, though, have threatened to sue the club for one ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-16T22:03:44Z)

Angry Hicks claims Liverpool 'swindle'

Former Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is "devastated" about the sale of the club and says it was "swindled away from me in an epic swindle". On Friday, New England Sports Ventures completed the £300million takeover of the club following a frenetic week that ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-16T10:22:13Z)

Freshman swingman Austin Hollins pushing for a starting job with Gophers

University of Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith said he's not opposed to starting a freshman this season despite returning an experienced team that went 21-14 and made a second straight NCAA tournament appearance last season. Smith said freshman ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-16T02:01:08Z)

Chavez clinches energy, nuclear deals on Russia visit

AFP - Venezuela's maverick President Hugo Chavez clinched a host of deals Friday to boost a burgeoning relationship with Russia, including an accord to build the first nuclear power plant in his country. As well as the accord for Russia to build and ... (Source: France 24 2010-10-15T16:49:57Z)

New Liverpool owners: We'll 'try not to create a lot of expectations'

LONDON -- Liverpool players met John Henry and New England Sports Ventures executives on Saturday, a day after the group won a courtroom fight for ownership of the relegation-threatened team. Fellow Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. gave up their ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T19:04:46Z)

Gophers men's basketball media day highlights

What's up, Gophers fans? The men's and women's basketball programs met with the media Friday morning, hours before the season's kicks off with "Tubby's Tipoff" at Williams Arena Friday night. A few highlights ... -Rodney Williams Jr. suffered a concussion ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T22:33:33Z)

Russia agrees to build nuclear plant in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build the South American country's first nuclear plant, as questions arose why a nation rich in oil and gas would feel the need to venture into atomic energy. The two nations also ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T18:23:01Z)

UPDATE:NetSpend Delays IPO After Partner Bank's Regulatory Woes

Prepaid debit card company NetSpend Holdings Inc. is postponing its initial public offering until next week after its preferred issuing bank's regulatory problems cast a shadow over their partnership. NetSpend's IPO, which had been considered a strong deal ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T18:17:02Z)

San Diego Deals and Steals While on Vacation

San Diego, nestled in southern California adjacent to Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, is known as " America's Finest City. " There are many reasons to visit any time of the year, and the deals are just one of the elements that need to be factored into your ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-08T13:30:40Z)

Walmart to begin selling the iPad

You'll be able to snag an iPad at some Walmart stores starting Friday, but don't look for a discount. Walmart will sell the iPad at Apple's suggested retail price -- $499 to $829 depending on the model, according to the Associated Press. You can order it ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-13T19:01:10Z)

Sam's Club to sell Apple's iPad, iPhone

ROGERS, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores' warehouse unit Sam's Club will sell Apple's iPad and iPhone. The world's largest retailer said at an investor meeting in Wednesday it is expanding Sam's Club electronics and jewelry sections and will carry the popular ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T18:39:42Z)

NJ car dealer giving Fla. pastor a new Hyundai Accent for canceling Quran burning

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which focus ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T15:09:44Z)

NetSpend aims to raise $253M in IPO

NetSpend Holdings Inc. expects to raise $253 million in an initial public offering this week. The company expects to offer almost 2.3 million shares at $10 to $12 each. Selling shareholders are set to offer 16.3 million more shares. The shares will be ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T16:45:10Z)

Rockies remove Baylor as hitting coach

DENVER ? Don Baylor is being replaced as the Colorado Rockies hitting coach by former major league infielder Carney Lansford. Baylor has been offered a special assistant role in the organization, and the club said he is considering that offer. Baylor, 61 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T22:12:05Z)

Don Baylor won't return as Rockies hitting coach

D ENVER — Don Baylor is being replaced as the Colorado Rockies hitting coach by former major league infielder Carney Lansford. Baylor has been offered a special assistant role in the organization, and the club said he is considering that offer. Baylor ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T11:26:39Z)

Attorney general candidates offer differing visions of post

In a searing first debate, state attorney general candidates Steve Cooley and Kamala Harris on Tuesday traded shots over their differing visions for California's top law enforcement job, with Cooley hammering on his opponent's opposition to the death ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-04T23:58:11Z)

Russia, Venezuela sign nuke deal

MOSCOW: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build the South American country's first nuclear plant, as questions arose why a nation rich in oil and gas would feel the need to venture into atomic energy. The two nations ... (Source: Arab News 2010-10-15T19:48:55Z)

Florida pastor Terry Jones wins car for canceling Quran burning

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Car dealer Brad Benson made the pitch to Florida pastor Terry Jones in one of his quirky radio ads: If you don't burn a Quran, I'll give you a new car. He was surprised, though, when a representative for Jones called to collect the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-16T10:36:32Z)

College hoops kicks off with first night of practice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari raised his hand, calling for silence from the 22,000 who packed Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. He gave a brief rundown of his dizzying first season with the Wildcats, when Kentucky won ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-16T05:00:06Z)

Midnight Madness Capsules No Pitt season starts without high expectations

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The seasons change, the players change. What doesn't change with Pitt basketball are the expectations. Win around 25 games. Finish high in the Big East Conference standings. Advance deep into the Big East tournament. Try to stretch ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-10-15T22:12:05Z)

New Attorney General Will Have Major Impact On Prop 8 Appeals

SAN FRANCISCO -- A University of California law school dean said Thursday that voters' choice of a new state attorney general in November could have a "profound impact" on legal battles over Proposition 8. "The new attorney general will play a huge role no ... (Source: BayInsider 2010-10-15T02:09:29Z)

Marine From Albany Killed In Afghanistan

ALBANY, Ore. -- A marine from Albany was killed in the war in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense said 21-year old Lance Cpl. Joseph Rodewald was killed along with three other Marines by a roadside bomb. The Marines were killed in Afghanistan's Helmand ... (Source: kptv.com 2010-10-15T16:35:38Z)

Terry Jones wins car for canceling Quran burning

S OUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

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