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Deals of the Hour / November 11, 2010, 10:40 pm

Will Blue Nile Earn or Burn?

Source: Capital IQ, a division of Standard & Poor's. TTM = trailing 12 months. Unfortunately, that table doesn't tell us much about where Blue Nile has been, or where it's going. A company with rising gross and operating margins often fuels its growth by ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Mexico drug gang's offer to disband: Is it for real?

MEXICO CITY — One of Mexico's major narcotics gangs reportedly offered Wednesday to disband if the government would intensify security in the state of Michoacan, the cradle of its drug empire, and keep rival drug gangs out. The offer came in a series of ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-10T23:28:37Z)

Sex Drive-Thru

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA - "Pleasures," the adults-only store that challenged state law banning sex toys, is at it again. Now owner Sherri Williams says it will be the first store in the nation to offer adult toys and lotions at a drive-up window. Purchases ... (Source: WTAJ 2010-11-11T21:25:44Z)

NFL Notebook: Titans offer Moss a fresh, new start

Randy Moss says he's sorry things didn't work out in Minnesota and that he isn't upset with the Vikings or coach Brad Childress for waiving him. The well-traveled receiver insists he isn't in town -- his third NFL city this season -- to start trouble. Moss ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-12T05:18:11Z)

MetLife Ending Long-Term-Care Insurance As Costs Rise

MetLife said Thursday that it will no longer offer long-term-care insurance, the coverage that people buy to pay for nursing -home stays or assisted living in the latter part of life. The company will still honor the obligations it has to existing ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-11-11T23:34:35Z)

Thursday special for NFL

ATLANTA - AFC vs. NFC. First place vs. first place. Talented offense vs. bruising defense. Perhaps, even, a preview of what we'll see in February's Super Bowl. At the midway point of the NFL season, it's become clear the Atlanta Falcons and the Baltimore ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-12T06:01:08Z)

Moss says he hopes he fits into Titans' offense (AP)

AP - Randy Moss says he s sorry things didn t work out with in Minnesota and that he isn t upset with the Vikings or coach Brad Childress for waiving him. The well-traveled receiver insists he isn t in town — his third NFL city this season — to start ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-11T17:36:40Z)

Juan Luis Guerra, Camila Win Big at 2010 Latin Grammys

Mexican pop-rockers Camila and Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra tied with three awards each at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas. With a rush of photographers for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, the groove of a jazz trumpet and a wave of cheers ... (Source: Billboard 2010-11-12T05:53:59Z)

Cast revealed for Tennessee Williams' 'Milk Train'

(AP) NEW YORK - Maggie Lacey and Edward Hibbert will join Olympia Dukakis in a New York City production of Tennessee Williams' "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore." The Roundabout Theatre Company says previews will begin Jan. 7 at its off ... (Source: KSTP 2010-11-11T23:34:35Z)

Title IX complaints filed for 12 school districts

NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Women's Law Center filed complaints against 12 school districts Wednesday alleging they failed to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. NWLC officials say they believe statistics from 2006 indicate the districts ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-12T04:28:05Z)

MetLife To Exit Long-Term-Care, Citing "Financial Challenges" In The Industry

MetLife said today the company will no longer offer long-term-care insurance, the coverage people buy to fund nursing-home stays or assisted living in the latter part of life. The company will still honor the obligations it has to existing customers, but ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-11T16:32:15Z)

Chicago among 12 school districts named in Title IX complaints

NEW YORK -- The National Women's Law Center filed complaints against 12 school districts, including Chicago, Wednesday alleging they failed to offer equal opportunities for female athletes. NWLC officials say they believe statistics from 2006 indicate the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-11T01:51:47Z)

Sex toy drive-thru: Alabama shop to offer window service

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Pleasures, a "one-stop romance shop" specializing in adult toys, clothing and novelties, will feature three sex toy drive-thru lanes at its new University Drive location. Pleasures owner Sherri Williams said the store will be first such ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-11-09T22:11:04Z)

Signs signal offer by Mexican drug cartel to disband

MEXICO CITY ---- One of Mexico's major narcotics gangs reportedly offered Wednesday to disband if the government would intensify security in the state of Michoacan, the cradle of its drug empire, and keep rival drug gangs out. The offer came in a series of ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-11T06:23:48Z)

Sherri Williams Opens Pleasures Drive-Thru Sex Toy Shop In Alabama

Sherri Williams Opens Pleasures Drive-Thru Sex Toy Shop In Alabama – An Alabama sex toy shop has made the headlines after becoming the first shop to offer a drive thru service for customers to purchase sex toys. The owner of the store says that they are ... (Source: Spreadit 2010-11-12T00:10:23Z)

Drug cartel offers to dissolve itself

Mexico City: A letter purportedly signed by a major Mexican drug cartel offers to dissolve the gang if the government promises to protect citizens in the western state where it is based, authorities said yesterday. Prosecutors said they couldn't ... (Source: Gulf News 2010-11-11T19:31:12Z)

VIDEO: Tears And Tributes -- Marie Osmond Breaks Down On Oprah About Son's Suicide

In an emotional interview with Oprah Winfrey , a devastated Marie Osmond spoke publicly for the first time since her son Michael Blosil leapt to his death from the 8th floor of a Los Angeles building. RadarOnline.com has the heartbreaking clip in which she ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-12T05:18:11Z)

Will Research In Motion Earn or Burn?

Margins matter. The more Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-11-11T16:25:05Z)

INSURANCE: MetLife ends long-term care policies

NEW YORK ---- MetLife Inc. said Thursday it plans to stop selling long-term care insurance at the end of December and won't sign up new customers into group plans as of next year. The company will continue to honor existing policies as long as premiums are ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-12T01:57:45Z)

Cast revealed for production of Tennessee Williams' 'The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore'

NEW YORK - Maggie Lacey and Edward Hibbert will join Olympia Dukakis in a New York City production of Tennessee Williams' "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore." The Roundabout Theatre Company says previews will begin Jan. 7 at its off-Broadway venue ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T22:44:29Z)

Newsmakers: Marie Osmond talks about son's death on 'Oprah'; Bruce Willis honors veterans ...

Osmond talks son's death on 'Oprah' Marie Osmond says her son suffered from depression and had struggled with drugs before his suicide eight months ago. During an interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Thursday, Osmond says her son, Michael Bryan, didn ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-12T02:33:33Z)

Marie Osmond Son Death

Marie Osmond Son Death : Marie osmond, marie osmond plasticsurgery,michael osmond, donny osmond. Oprah's been on a roll, hasn't she? From the Jackson family to the 200 molested men to The Sound of Music cast reunion, she's been knocking out the big ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-12T02:19:14Z)

Walmart to offer free shipping for the holidays

The holiday wars are getting hotter among retailers as they compete for shoppers. Walmart said today it is offering free shipping on nearly 60,000 items through Dec. 20, including all electronics. There is no minimum purchase requirement or subscription ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-11-11T18:19:37Z)

Legal group hits 12 school districts with Title IX complaints

The National Women's Law Center filed administrative complaints with the Department of Education Wednesday alleging that high schools in a dozen selected school districts across the country do not offer equal opportunity to female athletes. USA TODAY ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-10T23:50:05Z)

Vegas spectacle, cross-genre duos at Latin Grammys

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Mexican pop-rock group Camila and Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra tied with three awards each at the Latin Grammys Thursday night, drawing top stars from three continents. Camila won recording of the year and song of the year ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2010-11-12T06:01:08Z)

Cast revealed for Tennessee Williams' 'Milk Train'

NEW YORK—Maggie Lacey and Edward Hibbert will join Olympia Dukakis in a New York City production of Tennessee Williams' "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore." The Roundabout Theatre Company says previews will begin Jan. 7 at its off-Broadway venue ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-11T22:37:19Z)

Wal-Mart offers free shipping during holiday season

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing today that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items — with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer, long known for its low ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-12T06:01:08Z)

Latin Grammys Find Their Sweet Side

Sensitive guys triumphed at the 11th annual Latin Grammy Awards , held on Thursday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and broadcast on the Spanish-language Univision network. It was a good year for romantic rockers and pop crooners, and a breakthrough ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-12T05:53:59Z)

Is This Trend Your Friend at Hercules Offshore?

Source: Capital IQ, a division of Standard & Poor's. TTM = trailing 12 months. Unfortunately, that table doesn't tell us much about where Hercules Offshore has been, or where it's going. A company with rising gross and operating margins often fuels its ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-11T21:25:44Z)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website-NYT

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT.N ) plans to offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 gift items, including toys and electronics, when purchased through its website from Thursday, the New York Times reported. The world's largest retailer will not ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

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