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Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 2:41 pm

'Really?' Only 40,000 Phone 7 Devices Sold the First Day?

First-day sales of 40,000 Windows Phone 7 devices. That's the estimate from a leading financial site, which, if true, could represent a relatively weak U.S. launch for Microsoft's new mobile platform. In the words of Microsoft's current Phone 7 advertising ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-10T22:09:52Z)

Kanye West Delta Flight Impromptu Rap - West Sings "Gold Digger" and "Good Life" on Plane

Kanye West is generally known to try a little too hard (his ridiculous VMA performance this year with that stupid white mixer, and singing about d*****bags and a**holes), not know what's best for his image (remember the whole nude CD debacle?), and be bit ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-09T19:12:06Z)

Deal snapshot: VODAFONE UNVEILS USD5.1BN SALE OF INTERESTS IN JAPANESE ...

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Stocks, bonds fall, commodities hit 2-year highs

Stocks and government bonds fell Tuesday as commodities rallied to two-year highs. Silver, soybeans and copper jumped to levels last seen in October 2008 as investors moved money into hard assets in anticipation that a big economic stimulus plan announced ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

World Bank chief proposes modified global gold standard

LONDON -- Leading economies should consider adopting a modified global gold standard to guide currency rates, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said yesterday in a surprise proposal before a potentially acrimonious G-20 summit. Writing in the Financial ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-09T13:21:21Z)

Vodafone Ups Outlook; Reveals Japanese Sale

Vodafone , the world's largest mobile operator by revenue, raised its full-year outlook and announced the latest stage in its disposal program, a 3.1 billion pound sale of interests in Japanese carrier SoftBank. The British carrier, which recently sold its ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-09T09:10:48Z)

Stocks fall as rally wanes; gold, silver jump

NEW YORK — Stocks fell Tuesday, a day after the Dow Jones industrial average snapped a six-session gaining streak with a modest decline. Gold, silver and soybeans jumped to levels last seen in October 2008 as investors moved money into hard assets in ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-09T21:28:07Z)

World Bank chief suggests gold standard idea

Leading economies should consider adopting a modified global gold standard to guide currency rates, World Bank president Robert Zoellick said on Monday in a surprise proposal before a potentially acrimonious G20 summit. Writing in the Financial Times ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T20:39:11Z)

Ex-Marines arrested in weapons scheme

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal agents have arrested three retired Marines suspected of selling illegal assault weapons to a notorious Los Angeles street gang, authorities said Tuesday. The suspected ringleader, Adam Gitschlag, who served in Iraq and was once ... (Source: WOOD 2010-11-10T13:55:57Z)

'American Idol' parent CKX takes itself off sales block

CKX Inc., the parent of "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, said it was ending talks with potential suitors for the company. In a statement, CKX said its board of directors "did not receive any proposals that it felt were in the best interests of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-28T03:05:39Z)

World Bank chief nixes return to gold standard

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A return to the gold standard by major economies is not practical, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday, just two days after an opinion piece he wrote stirred talk of the need to do just that. "The system should ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-10T18:42:17Z)

Urban Meyer says he is supportive of Cam Newton

When Foxsports.com reported that former Florida QB Cam Newton left the school in the middle of an academic cheating scandal, Gators coach Urban Meyer quickly released a statement saying he was not the leak. But who was accusing him? No media reports or ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-11-10T16:54:55Z)

CMA Awards 2010: Miranda Lambert Behind the Scenes rehearsing (Video)

The CMA Awards 2010 are tonight that that rehearsals are essential for the perfect show. In a new video put up tonight, Mriande Lambert takes to the microphone to practioce her performance and talk to her fans about tonights show. The '44th Annual CMA ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

SUNRISE: 72-year-old woman hit, dragged by minivan; driver arrested

A 72-year-old woman was taken to a hospital and a man was arrested Wednesday after the man allegedly backed his minivan into the woman and dragged her about 30 feet. Joshua Nichols, 25, was at American Iron and Metal at 3390 Drennan Industrial Loop in ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-11-10T13:55:57Z)

Commodities rally past stocks

NEW YORK -- Stocks and government bonds fell Tuesday as commodities rallied to two-year highs. Silver, soybeans and copper jumped to levels last seen in October 2008 as investors moved money into hard assets in anticipation that a far-reaching economic ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-10T18:35:07Z)

Sara Lee Slims Down In $959M Bakery Sale To Bimbo

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) - Sara Lee is cutting the apron strings on its unit that bakes bread, selling it to Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million as it looks to concentrate more on its coffee and meat businesses. The maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-09T15:37:21Z)

Mexican firm buys Sara Lee's baking unit

In a deal of local interest, Sara Lee Corp. has announced the sale of its struggling North American bread-making business to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million, "Sara Lee slims down with bread sale." Sara Lee operates two metro area ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-11-10T18:13:39Z)

Ex-marines held over sale of guns to gang

The suspected ringleader, Adam Gitschlag, who served in Iraq and was once based at Camp Pendleton, was arrested at his Orange County home on November 2 as part of an operation carried out by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as well ... (Source: The Australian 2010-11-10T14:10:16Z)

Kanye West Performs "Gold Digger" on Delta Flight [VIDEO]

And so continues Kanye West's "Tour of Random Places." Last Friday, passengers on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to New York were privy to an impromptu performance by the famous rapper, who took to the PA to serenade jet setters with songs like "Gold ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-09T19:40:44Z)

Wednesday TV pick: 'The 44th annual CMA Awards'

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow will make her live country music singing debut on "The 44th annual CMA Awards " at 8 tonight on ABC. Paltrow, along with Vince Gill, will perform the title track from her forthcoming feature film, "Country Strong." The ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-10T05:56:21Z)

"American Idol" Parent CKx Ends Talks To Sell Company - Update

(RTTNews) - Entertainment company CKx, Inc. (CKXE: News ), owner of the "American Idol" television show, said Wednesday that it has ended talks on a potential sale of the company or a controlling stake. The announcement comes seven months after the company ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

CMA Awards 2010 Preview

The CMA awards 2010 are showing off country music's best tonight. Therefore, the CMA awards 2010 are expected to be a tight contest, as the best groups and performers square off. The ceremony has a tight contest for Entertainer of the Year, as Lady ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-10T16:33:26Z)

Star Auburn quarterback Newton faces more allegations

AUBURN, Ala. -- The Auburn Tigers found themselves defending quarterback Cam Newton for the second time in five days, this time adamantly sticking up for the Heisman hopeful in the wake of allegations of academic cheating when he was at Florida. More ... (Source: World Link 2010-11-10T18:56:36Z)

Sara Lee slims down with $959M bread sale to Bimbo

PORTLAND, Ore.— Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-09T20:45:10Z)

Vodafone profit jumps on sale of Softbank stake

British telecoms company Vodafone reported Tuesday that net profit for the first half of the year jumped 56 percent to 7.50 billion pounds ($12.12 billion), thanks to higher revenue and the sale of a business. The company lifted its outlook. Vodafone said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T12:24:05Z)

Kanye Performs On Delta Flight

Delta passengers on a flight from Minneapolis to NYC were amazed to hear a very well-known voice crackle across the public address system just before landing -- Kanye West grabbed the mic and delivered an impromptu presentation of "the Good Life" and "gold ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-09T15:23:02Z)

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 devices go on sale

Seattle — Smart phones running Microsoft Corp.'s new software are now available for AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA customers. They phones will compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone and an expanding number of phones with Google Inc.'s Android system. The first ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-08T23:59:37Z)

Sources: Newtons talked of pay plan

Two sources who recruit for Mississippi State said that Cecil Newton and his son, quarterback Cam Newton , admitted in separate phone conversations to a pay-for-play plan while Newton was being recruited late last year. Mississippi State compliance ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-10T15:57:39Z)

The Morning Fix: MGM drama nears finish line. CKX says it's not for sale anymore. Fox and Cablevision still ...

After the coffee. Before wondering why we pushed moving the clocks back into November. The Skinny: Here's a shocker: Mike Tyson had no problem with working with Mel Gibson in "The Hangover 2." News would be finding someone Tyson wouldn't work with. Fox and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T23:59:32Z)

Windows Phone 7 goes on sale in the U.S.

The moment of truth is here for the Windows Phone 7 , which finally goes on sale in the U.S. on Monday. With the new OS, Microsoft is hoping to shrug off its dowdy image and finally emerge as a viable late-bloomer in the booming -- and tightly packed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-08T19:13:17Z)

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