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Deals of the Hour / November 11, 2010, 9:41 pm

Moss not mad at Childress, Vikings

Randy Moss said he's sorry things didn't work out in Minnesota and isn't upset with the Vikings or coach Brad Childress for waiving him. "I made Minnesota my home. I loved being there, and it just didn't work out,'' Moss said yesterday in ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-11T10:20:01Z)

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)

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)

RPT-PREVIEW-BHP to face buyback pressure as Potash bid fades

MELBOURNE, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) ( BLT.L ) boss is likely to face calls next week for a massive share buyback when he confronts shareholders in Australia after his third straight failure to pull off a major ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T22:08:41Z)

MetLife Halts Sale of New Long-Term Care Insurance

Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, will halt the sale of new long-term care coverage after citing "financial challenges" in the business. The insurer will accept applications for new coverage through Dec. 30 and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-11T14:16:14Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Latest 'Call of Duty' video game shatters sales record

NEW YORK -- "Call of Duty: Black Ops" shattered entertainment records this week when it raked in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, once again proving that video games have cemented their place in our lives as mainstream entertainment on par with ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-12T04:56:43Z)

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)

Call of Duty sets sales record in debut

NEW YORK — Call of Duty: Black Ops shattered entertainment records this week when it raked in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, once again proving that video games have cemented their place as mainstream entertainment on a par with movies and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-12T04:20:55Z)

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)

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)

New 'Call of Duty' blasts last year's sales record

N EW YORK — "Call of Duty: Black Ops" blasted entertainment records this week by raking in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, a dramatic and lucrative indication that video games have cemented their place as mainstream entertainment on a par ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T03:30:49Z)

MetLife to Halt Sales of New Long-Term Care Insurance, Cites Financial Problems for Industry

NEW YORK, Nov 11, 2010 (A. M. Best via COMTEX) -- MetLife Inc. said it will stop selling new long-term care insurance coverage. "There have been financial challenges within the long-term care industry as a whole," and not unique to the company, said Karen ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-11T22:01:32Z)

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)

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)

Wal-Mart offering free shipping

NEW YORK — Wal-Mart 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 ... (Source: The State 2010-11-12T04:56:43Z)

BHP to face buyback pressure as Potash bid fades

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's <BHP.AX> <BLT.L> boss is likely to face calls next week for a massive share buyback when he confronts shareholders in Australia after his third straight failure to pull off a major acquisition ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-11-11T15:06:21Z)

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)

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)

BHP faces buyback pressure as Potash Corp bid fades

MELBOURNE: Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's boss is likely to face calls next week for a massive share buyback when he confronts shareholders in Australia after his third straight failure to pull off a major acquisition. Chief Executive Marius ... (Source: Peninsula 2010-11-12T00:31:51Z)

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)

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)

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