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Deals of the Hour / November 11, 2010, 8:40 pm

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)

Rabbi Guilty Of Trying To Rip Off SAC

A Brooklyn rabbi has been convicted of trying to extort $4 million from SAC Capital Advisors founder Steven Cohen. A jury took just five hours to convict Milton Balkany of extortion, blackmail, making false statements and wire fraud. He faces up to 20 ... (Source: FINalternatives 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

Wal-Mart offers holiday shoppers free shipping for online purchases

Not content to just lower prices, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante this holiday season by eliminating something that online shoppers dread: shipping costs. The nation's largest retailer announced Thursday that it would offer free shipping on about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-12T02:47:52Z)

San Francisco Wipes the Smile Off the Happy Meal

Wipe that smile off your meal San Francisco. After long debate, and some hoopla, the Board of Supervisors finally voted to approve legislation banning fast-food restaurants from giving away free toys with meals. The ban will be limited to foods that have ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T01:15:59Z)

Pleasures opens America's first adult toy drive-thru store in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Pleasures is opening a new adult store that offers a drive-thru this weekend. "It's a new level of privacy, and it feels good to give something back to the community," business owner Sherri Williams said. Located at the intersection ... (Source: WAFF 2010-11-09T22:39:42Z)

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)

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)

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 2010-11-11T15:56:27Z)

Calif Sen. Yee begins run for San Francisco mayor

Fresh off a re-election victory where he garnered nearly 80 percent of the vote for a return to Sacramento, Democratic state senator Leland Yee announced his interest Wednesday in a new job: San Francisco mayor. With a gaggle of reporters and television ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Retailers push Thanksgiving sales, online deals

NEW YORK — From free shipping from Walmart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving for the first time, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending promises ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-11-12T00:31:51Z)

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)

San Francisco Inches Closer to America's Cup Win

The way things are going, you might as well start polishing your yacht right now. According to reports, the city that hosts the next America's Cup will either be San Francisco or some port in Italy. Gavin Newsom and the Board of Supervisors have been ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-11-11T22:23:00Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Walmart raises shopping stakes with free shipping for online buys

NEW YORK – Walmart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing Thursday that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items — with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer, long known ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-11-11T20:42:47Z)

Gary Condit working on book about Chandra Levy case, son says

WASHINGTON - The son of former congressman Gary Condit says the Chandra Levy case continues to weigh on his father and his family. Chad Condit also said Thursday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that his father is working on a book that will tell his side ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-11T13:54:46Z)

Court ruling on BHP, Potash deal before tender expiry

A U.S. court will rule on Potash Corp's request for a preliminary injunction against unsolicited suitor BHP Billiton, ahead of the Nov. 18 deadline on the Anglo-Australian miner's $39 billion tender offer, Judge David Coar said on Monday. However, the ... (Source: Mineweb 2010-11-09T15:44:31Z)

Canada Blocks BHP's Potash Bid

Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth. Canada said the deal would not benefit the country, delivering ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-04T12:08:32Z)

Brooklyn Rabbi Milton Balkany convicted of extortion

Brooklyn Rabbi Milton Balkany, a Jewish day school director and political activist, was convicted in federal court of extortion. Balkany, 64, was found guilty Wednesday by a jury in U.S. District Court in Manhattan of extortion, blackmail, wire fraud and ... (Source: Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles 2010-11-11T17:50:59Z)

Aggies hang tough, deal No. 11 Sooners second loss

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- As the final seconds ticked away in Texas A&M's 33-19 victory against No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday night the fans at Kyle Field began a chant. It started quietly, but soon grew louder. "Wreck-ing Crew, Wreck-ing Crew," many of the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T23:56:01Z)

Adams and Colson prepare to lead No. 8 Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Danielle Adams led Texas A&M in points and rebounds last season while the junior college transfer was adjusting to the rigors of the Big 12 conference. Now that she has a season of experience behind her, the Aggies are looking for ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-11T08:04:01Z)

Prosecutors' hopes in Chandra Levy case may come down to 3 witnesses

WASHINGTON - Prosecutors presented many witnesses in their case against the man accused of killing Chandra Levy. Only a few of them really matter. Some 40 witnesses of widely varying strengths took the stand during the nine days that prosecutors laid out ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-12T01:21:58Z)

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)

Texas A&M prevails, deals Sooners second loss

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Ryan Tannehill threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, Cyrus Gray added 122 yards rushing another score and Texas A&M broke a seven-game losing streak to No. 11 Oklahoma with a 33-19 victory against the Sooners on Saturday night ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-07T03:36:44Z)

Gary Condit's son says Levy case continues to weigh on former congressman, who is writing book

WASHINGTON - The son of former congressman Gary Condit says the Chandra Levy case continues to weigh on his father and his family. Chad Condit also said Thursday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that his father is working on a book that will tell his side ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T13:26:08Z)

National Women's Law Center files Title IX complaints against 12 school districts

NEW YORK - 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 violated ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T00:11:34Z)

Local Rabbi, School Dean Convicted in Swindle

BOROUGH PARK (AP) — A prominent Brooklyn rabbi has been convicted in a scheme to extort a Connecticut-based hedge fund into paying millions of dollars to two schools. Rabbi Milton Balkany, dean of the Bais Yaakov day school in Borough Park, was found ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-11-11T19:52:41Z)

BHP blow as Canada says no to Potash takeover

THE Canadian government yesterday blocked BHP Billiton's £24bn bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a new offer. Canada said the deal would not benefit the country, delivering a major blow to BHP chief executive Marius Kloppers after the failure ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-11-05T08:32:36Z)

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