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Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 4:41 pm

PETA protests donkey basketball fundraiser at Fridley High School

FRIDLEY, Minn. — Fridley High School has no plans to cancel a fundraiser despite protests from the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA says a donkey basketball game set for Tuesday night is a "rough and abusive activity" in which the ... (Source: Republic 2010-11-09T17:10:25Z)

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter wins fifth Gold Glove, Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano also honored

Though they didn't win the World Series this year, there will still be some hardware coming to the Bronx . Three of the Yankees ' four infielders are recipients of this year's American League Gold Glove awards, which were announced Tuesday by Rawlings ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-09T20:52:19Z)

Ares Capital eyes public offering of 10M shares

NEW YORK -- Management investment company Ares Capital Corp. said Tuesday it plans to make an underwritten public offering of 10 million shares of its common stock to raise funds to pay off debt and cover other costs. The company also said it plans to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-10T01:45:48Z)

Gold Glove trifecta for Reds

It was a Golden day in Cincinnati as three Reds players were awarded National League Gold Gloves for their outstanding defense: second baseman Brandon Phillips, third baseman Scott Rolen and pitcher Bronson Arroyo. Phillips was at or near the top in most ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

2010 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Wrap-up

Well, that was an interesting assortment of winners. I cannot sufficiently express my utter disdain for the coaches and managers who voted for the 2010 Rawlings American League Gold Glove awards, so I will let  Rob Neyer at ESPN try to expalin the voting ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-09T21:49:35Z)

Cher wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Glamour

Cher was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards Monday night. The singer-and-actress was delighted to be presented with the accolade - which recognized her work with Kenyan orphans - at New York's Carnegie Hall, but ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-08T23:59:37Z)

Ares Capital prices public offering of 10 million shares at $16.50 per share

NEW YORK — Management investment company Ares Capital Corp. said Wednesday it priced its public offering of 10 million shares at $16.50 per share. The price is a 2.9 percent discount to the stock's closing price Tuesday of $17. Ares plans to grant ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-10T16:11:58Z)

PETA protesting Minnesota donkey basketball fundraiser

Fridley High School has no plans to cancel a fundraiser despite protests from the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. FRIDLEY, Minn. — Fridley High School has no plans to cancel a fundraiser despite protests from the group People for the ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-09T19:33:35Z)

Mixed Open Expected For Japan Stocks

(RTTNews) - A mixed open is expected Thursday for Japan stocks. Traders saw U.S. stocks waver overnight before closing with modest gains. A strong banking sector sent Japan's market higher on Wednesday. A weakening yen also encouraged traders to buy the ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-10T23:35:46Z)

Nintendo Looking to Trademark "It's On Like Donkey Kong"

The Big-N files for a trademark for the popular phrase. Donkey Kong Country Returns is set for a Nov. 21 release for the Nintendo Wii and in "honor" of the game's launch, Nintendo has filed a request with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-11-10T20:22:30Z)

JVC Home Theater Projector Named CES Innovations 2011 Design And Engineering Award Honoree

JVC today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its flagship home theater projector, the DLA-X9. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of ... (Source: Wide Screen Review 2010-11-10T14:10:16Z)

Celebs Dazzle at Glamour Awards

Australia's newest export, model Bambi Northwood-Blyth, chats about uberstylist Katie Grand, her Bambi tattoo and being the subject of so much industry buzz. Glamour's Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall Monday night drew star wattage of a ... (Source: Wwd.com 2010-11-10T14:46:04Z)

Nintendo Files Official Trademark for Catchphrase 'It's on Like Donkey Kong'

In honor of the upcoming Nov. 21 launch of Donkey Kong Country™ Returns for the Wii™ console, Nintendo has filed a request with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the pop-culture phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong." For those unfamiliar ... (Source: Nintendo World Report 2010-11-10T21:55:33Z)

Baby koala shot 15 times with a pellet gun

Vets fear a baby koala shot 15 times with a pellet gun may die from lead poisoning. The joey, named Frodo, was found on Friday next to her mother, which died from apparent gunshot wounds in an attack near Kenilworth in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Police ... (Source: Stuff 2010-11-09T13:07:02Z)

Baby koala found shot 15 times

BEERWAH, Australia (CNN/ABC AUSTRALIA) - A baby koala is in a critical condition after being shot 15 times at Jimna, west of the Sunshine Coast. The female joey was operated on at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after it was found next to its dead ... (Source: WOOD 2010-11-10T14:03:07Z)

People's Choice Awards News; 'Twilight', 'True Blood' & More!

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse looks set to steal the show at January's (11) People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles - the film has picked up the lion's share of nominations. The sequel scored eight nominations to become one of only three movies to land multiple ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-10T17:16:23Z)

Brother International Corporation Named CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award ...

Brother International Corporation today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the Entrepreneur ® Pro PR-1000, the company's most technologically advanced home embroidery machine ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-10T14:03:07Z)

Trio of Reds reels in Gold Glove Awards

CINCINNATI -- One of the reasons the Reds became National League Central champions this year was their air-tight defense. As a team, they committed the fewest errors in the NL and had the second-best fielding percentage. Voters recognized the effort by ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-11-10T20:43:58Z)

Is Donkey Basketball Abusive to Animals?

FRIDLEY, Minn. - PETA says a donkey basketball fundraiser at Fridley High School is a "rough and abusive activity" and is calling for the event to be canceled. PETA says donkeys are pulled, whipped or shoved by participants in donkey basketball games. The ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-11-10T19:53:52Z)

Ares Capital prices $165M public offering

NEW YORK -- Management investment company Ares Capital Corp. said Wednesday it priced its public offering of 10 million shares at $16.50 per share. The price is a 2.9 percent discount to the stock's closing price Tuesday of $17. Ares plans to grant ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-10T16:04:48Z)

2011 People's Choice Awards Nominees –' Twilight' Dominates, Justin Bieber, Not So Much

The 2011 People's Choice Awards nominees were announced on Tuesday. A variety of categories were included in the main categories of movies, television, music, and online celebs. "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and its stars dominated the nominations ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-10T02:14:26Z)

3 Reds win Gold Gloves

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds third baseman Scott Rolen, second baseman Brandon Phillips and pitcher Bronson Arroyo have been named winners of the National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award for their positions. Rolen won his eighth award, third-most among ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-11-10T21:12:36Z)

Asian Shares Mixed: Japan Gains, China Falls

Japanese banks led the Tokyo market to strong gains Wednesday, but Asian shares ended mixed as worries about more policy tightening by Beijing hit Chinese stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average ended 1.4% higher at 9830.52, its ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-10T14:46:04Z)

Rays' Longoria, Crawford win AL Gold Glove awards

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria won his second straight Rawlings Gold Glove Award and left fielder Carl Crawford earned his long-awaited first. This marks the third straight year a Ray has won a Gold Glove. The run began in 2008 when first baseman Carlos ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-09T20:45:10Z)

Asian Shares Mixed: China Down, Japan Up

Asian shares ended mixed Wednesday as worries about more policy tightening by Beijing hit Chinese stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Japanese banks outperformed on hopes they may be exempted from tighter global regulations. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-10T09:59:44Z)

Vets attempt to save koala

BEERWAH, Austrailia - Veterinarians are fighting to save a baby koala, hanging onto life in Australia. Sixteen-month-old "Frodo" is undergoing a second round of surgery Sunday to remove four of fifteen shotgun pellets. The joey, as baby koalas are called ... (Source: Myfoxorl and O 2010-11-10T02:21:36Z)

Glamour Women Of The Year Awards! Kate Hudson, Fergie, Julia Roberts & More!

Who did you think was best dressed last night? From Kate Hudson who stepped out to announce her pal Fergie , Julia Roberts (who was announced by Oprah ), to Hilary Swank and Janet Jackson , the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Nov. 8 in NYC was (Source: Examiner 2010-11-08T23:59:37Z)

Nintendo tries to trademark "It's on like Donkey Kong" phrase

With the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns around the corner, Nintendo has opted for an unusual way to hype up the game: attempting to trademark the phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong." Popularized by rapper Ice Cube in the 1992 song "Now I gotta Wet ... (Source: Neoseeker 2010-11-11T00:04:24Z)

iGo Named as CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award Honoree

iGo (NASDAQ: IGOI) today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the iGo Pocket Projector UP-2020 and the iGo KeyJuice. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-10T13:27:19Z)

Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart dominate People's Choice Awards

THE Twilight Saga is dominating the People's Choice Awards once again. Nominations for the 2011 People's Choice Awards have been revealed and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has received a staggering EIGHT nods. Unsurprisingly, everyone's favourite vampire ... (Source: OK! 2010-11-10T13:13:00Z)

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