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Deals of the Hour / November 11, 2010, 4:41 pm

Wal-Mart to Offer Free Shipping on Website: Report

(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc 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 raise prices to ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

Prosecutor: Heroin mill in apt. near Times Square

(AP) — Authorities say a newly renovated apartment two blocks from Times Square was being used as a major heroin-packaging mill to process millions of dollars' worth of the drug for sale. Three men and a woman were awaiting arraignment Thursday on drug ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-11T19:59:50Z)

Bernie Madoff personal items auctioned off this weekend

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Pleated boxer shorts, a ten karat diamond ring, and size nine wide shoes are just some of the items belonging to Bernie Madoff and his wife that are going on the auction block. Thousands of items that once belonged to Bernie and Ruth ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-10T22:09:52Z)

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)

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)

iMuffs Maker: No Apple Deal; IP Still for Sale

No iMuffs for Steve after all. Earlier in the week, rumors started doing the rounds that Apple had purchased Wi-Gear, the company responsible for making iMuffs, a Bluetooth headset for iOS devices. The evidence seemed pretty plausible: An anonymous source ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-11-11T22:01:32Z)

Bernie Madoff's Personal Items Go On Sale

The public will have the chance to buy a personal piece of crime history as some of Bernie Madoff's intimate possessions go on sale. Auctioneers are offering items including Madoff's bed linens, Rod Stewart CDs and cuticle scissors, The Wall Street Journal ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Amazon Stops Sale Of Pedophile Guide Book

Seattle, WA, United States (AHN) - Online retailer Amazon.com has stopped the sale of a guidebook for pedophiles and removed it from the website's list of titles offered to buyers after receiving complaints and a boycott threat. The e-book, "Pedophile ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-11T23:20:16Z)

Amazon Backing Down? 'Pedophile Guide' Listing Unavailable After Outrage

An e-book for sale on Amazon.com entitled "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," was no longer available from the retailer late Wednesday after shocked consumers across the nation called for a boycott. The title, authored by Phillips Greaves, was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-11T18:48:15Z)

Signs unveil purported offer by Mexico drug gang 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: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-10T23:28:37Z)

John Calipari's encore at Kentucky could depend on status of freshman center Enes Kanter

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Like any good salesman, John Calipari knows it's important to under-promise and over-deliver. One problem. It's not an option at Kentucky. So while Calipari will tell anyone who listens his second year with the Wildcats won't be like the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T20:08:08Z)

UPDATE 1-Temasek to take up BoA's rights on CCB share sale

SINGAPORE, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Temasek Holdings [TEM.UL] will take up Bank of America's ( BAC.N ) entire entitlement in China Construction Bank's ( 0939.HK ) rights issue, a spokesman for the Singapore state investor said on Thursday. CCB ( 601939.SS ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T03:53:28Z)

Apple (AAPL) Did Not Acquire Wi-Gear; CEO Denies Rumors

Earlier this week, rumors surfaced that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) had acquired Bluetooth iOS headphone maker Wi-Gear, which is now know to be false as the company's CEO Mark Pundsack proclaimed the reports false. "The rumor is false," Pundsack said. "Wi ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-11-11T12:36:02Z)

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)

Bernie Madoff's Boxer Shorts, Bling and Velvet Slippers For Sale On Saturday

From a $300,000 diamond engagement ring to a Steinway grand piano to a pair of light blue boxer shorts, everything remaining in Bernie Madoff's former Manhattan and Long Island residences is up for auction this Saturday. Proceeds from the auction, which ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-11T14:01:55Z)

Sotheby's: Pink diamond sale should set record

(AP) - Sotheby's says it expects a rare pink diamond to set a new world record price next week for a jewel sold at auction. The auction house estimates the "fancy intense pink" 24.78 carat gem will sell for between $27million and $38 million. The previous ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-11-10T20:29:39Z)

Wildcats ready to join nation's elite

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- High expectations at Kentucky are no longer limited to John Calipari and his talented bunch of youngsters. The women's basketball team, fresh off the best season in school history, consider themselves a legitimate threat to make it to the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Touted Kentucky frosh Kanter ruled permanently ineligible

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- The NCAA ruled Kentucky freshman center Enes Kanter permanently ineligible to play for the Wildcats, though the school will appeal the decision. The NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff decided the 6-foot-11 Kanter received ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-12T00:17:32Z)

Temasek to take up Bank of America's CCB rights-sources

SINGAPORE Nov 11 (Reuters) - Singapore state investor Temasek [TEM.UL] will take up Bank of America's ( BAC.N ) entire entitlement in China Construction Bank's ( 0939.HK ) upcoming rights issue, two sources familiar with the deal said on Thursday. CCB ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T02:34:44Z)

"Pink champagne" diamond star lot at Geneva sales

GENEVA (Reuters Life!) - A rare pink diamond could set a world record next week in a revived international market chasing strong prices for top quality jewels, auction firm Sotheby's said on Wednesday. The standout stone, estimated at $27-38 million, is ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T14:31:45Z)

Wal-Mart holiday gift: Free shipping

In a new twist on everyday low prices (and an attempt to revive flagging sales), Wal-Mart announced Thursday that it would offer free shipping on 60,000 items through Dec. 20, with no minimum purchase required. The company will even offer free shipping on ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-11-11T23:27:26Z)

Alleged heroin mill busted near Times Square

MIDTOWN (WABC) -- Authorities say a newly renovated apartment two blocks from Times Square was being used as a major heroin-packaging mill to process millions of dollars' worth of the drug for sale. Three men and a woman were awaiting arraignment Thursday ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-11T20:21:19Z)

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)

Prosecutor: Heroin mill found near Times Square

Authorities say a newly renovated apartment two blocks from Times Square was being used as a major heroin-packaging mill to process millions of dollars' worth of the drug for sale. Three men and a woman were awaiting arraignment Thursday on drug-possession ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-11T20:14:09Z)

Huntsville Sex Toy Shop to Open Drive-Thru

Sherri Williams, owner of the adult store 'Pleasures', grabbed national headlines when she sued the state of Alabama for banning the sale of adult toys. Now, Williams has opened a new location near one of Huntsville's busiest intersections, and this store ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-11-10T18:13:39Z)

Apple Hasn't Bought Wi-Gear, CEO Says 'The Rumor Is False'

Earlier this week, Softpedia picked up on a story saying Apple had acquired a small San Francisco company that specialized in Bluetooth technology for use with wireless headphones, in a move that would put Apple in a good position to sell its own Bluetooth ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-11T09:44:14Z)

Pink diamond could set sales record

GENEVA -- A rare pink diamond goes on auction next week -- and Sotheby's says the gem could set a world record if it sells for its estimated price of $27 million to $38 million . The 24.78-carat gem, described as "fancy intense pink," would top the ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-11T05:05:03Z)

Temasek picks up BoA Merrill's portion of CCB rights issue

In an unusual move for Asian rights issues, Temasek has agreed to buy Bank of America Merrill Lynch's entire entitlement of new shares in China Construction Bank's ongoing rights issue. News reports in recent days had suggested that the US bank, which ... (Source: Finance Asia 2010-11-11T22:08:41Z)

Amazon Yanks 'Pedophile's Guide' From Its Kindle Store

WASHINGTON, DC – The online retailer Amazon touched off a firestorm this week when it defended its sale of an advice guide for pedophiles in its Kindle store. Then, in an about-face, the company removed the book after a public outcry. The book, The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-11T17:29:31Z)

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