Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 4:40 pm

NBA's David Stern expects quick resolution to possible Piston sale

NBA commissioner David Stern anticipates a quick resolution to the Pistons' ownership situation. "There's an exclusive negotiating period being undertaken," Stern told reporters Thursday at the NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York. "My guess is that ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-21T22:40:45Z)

Shazam App To Feature At Launch Of Microsoft's Windows Phone 7

Shazam, the world's leading mobile discovery provider, announced that its popular mobile discovery application will be available on phones supporting Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 operating system, which launches today in some European markets. Users of ... (Source: Music Industry News Network 2010-10-24T16:24:58Z)

Frank Lloyd Wright home in Riverside for sale at $2.9M

A Frank Lloyd Wright home in suburban Chicago is on the market for nearly $2.9 million. The famous architect thought of the Avery Coonley home in Riverside as his "most successful." He designed it in 1908 for Coonley, an industrialist and leader in the ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-10-25T05:25:13Z)

Groupon Launches in Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Market

BusinessWire - Groupon (http://www.groupon.com), a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in more than 250 markets around the world, launched in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City market on October 11, 2010 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-14T14:27:58Z)

Windows 8 Set To Appear In 2012?

We've just celebrated Windows 7′s first birthday , and with it came record sales figures and a very happy Microsoft CEO. But lets cast out eyes towards the future, Windows 7 has now got a firm foothold in the market, but what have Microsoft got planned ... (Source: Windows 7 News 2010-10-24T13:40:19Z)

Swag Saturday: Power Gig: Rise of the Six String guitar and game

What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition. Power Gig: Rise of the Six String ... (Source: Joystiq 2010-10-23T15:57:31Z)

Groupon Launches in Greenville

Groupon ( http://www.groupon.com ), a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in more than 250 markets around the world, launched in Greenville on October 18, 2010. "Groupon is sure to thrive in a ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-10-25T10:33:01Z)

Old Seymour state police post for sale

SEYMOUR — A state police post in southern Indiana that was closed this year is being put up for sale. The 3-acre site along U.S. 50 in Seymour includes a building that was the first state police post outside Indianapolis when it opened in 1937. Venture ... (Source: Bedford Times-Mail 2010-10-24T04:14:49Z)

Closed S. Ind. state police post put up for sale

October 23, 2010 (SEYMOUR, Ind.) -- A state police post in southern Indiana that was closed this year is being put up for sale. The 3-acre site along U.S. 50 in Seymour includes a building that was the first state police post outside Indianapolis when it ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-23T17:09:06Z)

Groupon Launches in Allentown-Bethlehem Market

Groupon ( www.groupon.com ), a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in more than 250 markets around the world, launched in the Allentown-Bethlehem market on October 18, 2010. "A market rich in ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-10-22T17:31:46Z)

NBA season should be anything but boring

Rejoicing in the excitement, Commissioner David Stern says it's not "good guys and bad guys" but "some of the greatest basketball ever played." In any case, they're all NBA guys and Stern's teams get to keep the money. However it turns out, it's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-24T12:21:35Z)

Sales Stats Show People Don't Hate Windows 7

Windows 7 launched one year ago, and this morning Microsoft announced that it's sold more than 240 million licenses. That sounds like great news for Microsoft, right? More than 240 million people have chosen to buy Windows 7! Not exactly. I'll give ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-21T16:21:22Z)

Japan Stocks: Chugai, KDDI, NGK Spark, Shionogi, Yahoo Japan

Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 25.55, or 0.3 percent, to 9,401.16 as of the 3 p.m. close in Tokyo. The following were among the most active shares in the Japanese market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-25T06:36:48Z)

Amaro acknowledges concerns about team's age

General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke for a half hour Monday at Citizens Bank Park to issue his state of the team address as the Phillies head into the off-season without a pennant for the first time in three years. He had plenty of interesting things to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-25T22:00:13Z)

Power Gig's full-size, handmade guitar / controller now on sale for $250

Seven45 Studios Provides More Guitar Options on PowerGig.com as First Music Video Game Using Real Guitar as Controller Ships to Retail Boston - October 21, 2010 - Seven45 Studios, the new video game publisher, developer and hardware manufacturer that is a ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-24T09:51:15Z)

Windows Phone 7 to launch Monday amid crowded smartphone market

Also on Monday, Microsoft will offer some hands-on experience with its consumer lineup, including WP7, Kinect, Bing, Xbox and "others," a spokeswoman said. A "global portfolio" of WP7 devices from various manufacturers will be shown in a separate location ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-10-08T19:28:35Z)

Werth To Consider Return, But Will Test Market

Jayson Werth is open to returning to the Phillies next season and beyond, but he's also interested in testing the free agent market. "I've had the best time the last four years playing baseball with these guys, with these fans," he said Monday, two days ... (Source: RealGM.com 2010-10-25T22:50:19Z)

NBA Commissioner David Stern raises issue of contraction during his annual tipoff teleconference

NBA Commissioner David Stern said his league is committed to small-market teams, but raised the issue of contraction during his tip-off teleconference on Friday. He did mention any specific teams or indicated that a plan in the works. However, Stern said ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-10-22T22:18:05Z)

Finally, a real guitar that can control Rock Band and Guitar Hero

Rock Band and Guitar Hero are lots of fun, but apart from posing and looking cool, pushing colored square buttons has very in common with actual guitar playing. Now there's a real guitar controller that can help you to make that transition from posing to ... (Source: DVICE 2010-10-22T23:58:18Z)

Volvo boosting sales in China

China has become the third largest market for Volvo, which was recently acquired by Chinese car maker Geely, state media says. Alexander Klose, head of Volvo Cars China, made the comments at a trade show in the northern city of Tianjin, according to the ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-23T23:57:07Z)

Werth, Phillies face likely separation

PHILADELPHIA -- Jayson Werth could not help but feel emotional late Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. He knew it probably was his last time in a Phillies uniform. He will be a free agent after the World Series, and he is primed for a major payday as ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-10-25T22:50:19Z)

Frank Lloyd Wright home for sale at $2.9 million

A Frank Lloyd Wright home in suburban Chicago is on the market for nearly $2.9 million. The famous architect thought of the Avery Coonley home in Riverside as his "most successful." He designed it in 1908 for Coonley, an industrialist and leader in the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-24T10:05:34Z)

Windows 7 Fun Facts

Just ahead of October 22nd, 2010, Microsoft revealed that Windows 7 sales topped 240 million units in just the first year on the market. This means that the uptake rate for the fastest selling operating system in history continues to be as high as earlier ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-22T12:02:29Z)

Closed Ind. State Police Post Put Up For Sale

SEYMOUR, Ind. -- A state police post in southern Indiana that was closed this year is being put up for sale. The 3-acre site along U.S. 50 in Seymour includes a building that was the first state police post outside Indianapolis when it opened in 1937 ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-10-23T19:46:35Z)

China Becomes Third Largest Market For Volvo: Report

China has become the third largest market for Volvo, the Swedish vehicle maker, a report said on Saturday. The popular vehicle maker was recently acquired by Chinese car maker Geely from Ford for 1.5 billion dollars. Alexander Klose, head of Volvo Cars ... (Source: indiaserver.com 2010-10-24T04:50:37Z)

Asian stocks mostly lower, Google boosts Nikkei

Asian markets were mostly lower Monday but Japanese shares gained as Google's earnings boosted technology stocks. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average rose 0.5 percent to 9,548.02 and China's Shanghai Composite Index also rose, gaining 1 percent to 3,000.70 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T03:46:09Z)

Japan Stocks: Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy, Mitsui O.S.K., Ube

Thursday, October 21, 2010 Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 50.47, or 0.5 percent, to 9,426.95 as of 10:23 a.m. in Tokyo. The following are among the most active shares in the Japanese market today. Stock symbols are in ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-22T02:29:49Z)

China becomes Volvo's third largest market

TIANJIN, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- China has become Volvo's third largest market, with more of its car models to go on sale in the world's largest auto market this year, Chief Executive Office (CEO) of Volvo Cars China said in Tianjin. Dr. Alexander Klose, CEO ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-23T06:24:51Z)

Windows Phone 7 Hits Europe and Asia Pacific

Microsoft's heavy guns are now ready to take on Google Android devices and Apple's iPhone on the mobile market, as Windows Phone 7 hits European and Asia Pacific markets today, October 21st, 2010. At the time of this article, the first Windows Phone 7 ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-21T09:54:49Z)

Chicago-area Frank Lloyd Wright home for sale at $2.9 million

RIVERSIDE -- A Frank Lloyd Wright home in suburban Chicago is on the market for nearly $2.9 million. The famous architect thought of the Avery Coonley home in Riverside as his "most successful." He designed it in 1908 for Coonley, an industrialist and ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-10-24T10:55:41Z)

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