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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 1:40 am

With or without Selby, Jayhawks will be formidable

LAWRENCE, Kan. — They lost two NBA lottery picks and the winningest player in the program's storied history. So, naturally, everyone expects Kansas to take a big tumble this season. Big 12 coaches aren't so sure: They've picked the Jayhawks to finish ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-09T22:39:42Z)

Cisco's rout dents Wall St but bullish trend rules

New York: Cisco's discouraging outlook dragged Wall Street lower on Thursday, but the market fought back in a sign the bullish trend remains intact. Cisco lost 16.2% to $20.52 after its earnings report. Major indexes plunged shortly after the open, with ... (Source: Livemint.com 2010-11-12T04:20:55Z)

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)

'Call of Duty' scores record $360M in 1st-day sales

NEW 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 with ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-11-12T07:05:33Z)

US STOCKS-Cisco's rout dents Wall St but bullish trend rules

NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Cisco's discouraging outlook dragged Wall Street lower on Thursday, but the market fought back in a sign the bullish trend remains intact. Cisco ( CSCO.O ) lost 16.2 percent to $20.52 after its earnings report. Major indexes ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T22:23:00Z)

New 'Call of Duty' video game blasts sales record

NEW 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 with ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-12T00:53:20Z)

Cisco's rout dents Wall St

NEW YORK - Cisco's discouraging outlook dragged Wall Street lower on Thursday, but the market fought back in a sign the bullish trend remains intact. Cisco lost 16.2 percent to US$20.52 (S$26.43) after its earnings report. Major indexes plunged shortly ... (Source: AsiaOne 2010-11-11T22:44:29Z)

Jayhawks still expect to be formidable

LAWRENCE - They lost two NBA lottery picks and the winningest player in the program's storied history. So, naturally, everyone expects Kansas to take a big tumble in the Big 12 this season. Maybe all the way down to second, where they were picked in the ... (Source: Hutchinson News 2010-11-12T06:15:27Z)

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 2010-11-12T08:45:46Z)

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)

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 2010-11-11T18:55:25Z)

MetLife Will Discontinue the Sale of New Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage

NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following an extensive review of its Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) business, MetLife today announced that it will discontinue the sale of new LTCI coverage. MetLife will continue to accept new applications for individual LTCI ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-11-12T07:55:40Z)

Kansas vs. Longwood

They lost two NBA lottery picks and the winningest player in the program's storied history. So, naturally, everyone expects Kansas to take a big tumble in the Big 12 this season. Maybe all the way down to second, where they were picked in the preseason ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-11T15:42:08Z)

Supporters preparing for release of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar - Supporters of Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gathered at the headquarters of her political party to prepare for her expected release from years of detention on Saturday. Jailed or under house arrest for more than 15 of the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-12T05:53:59Z)

Retailers push sales now, not Nov. 26

NEW YORK — The battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending promises savings for those willing to buy amid an economy that's still worrying many. It also promises ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-12T05:53:59Z)

Court Denies Suu Kyi House Arrest Appeal

The top court in Myanmar rejected an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her house arrest, her attorney said. Her detention order was to expire Saturday, prompting speculation she could be released that day, but her lawyer told the BBC ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-11T18:19:37Z)

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)

Cowboys report: Strategy and personnel

The Cowboys placed safety/kickoff returner Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) and defensive end Marcus Spears (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday. Owusu-Ansah, injured in the Jacksonville game, saw action as the club's kickoff return man in the first seven games ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-12T03:16:30Z)

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)

Rock Band' maker on the block

C ambridge-based Harmonix, developers of the popular "Rock Band" video game franchise, is for sale after parent company Viacom acknowledged yesterday that it never quite figured out how to turn the money-losing division's cultural buzz into enough ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T06:01:08Z)

Smart Spending: When to grab best holiday deals

Before you head into the final stretch before the holiday rush, when stores lose all subtlety in the ways they push gift-buying, you may wonder whether to pass up November bargains in the hope that some prices will keep falling. Last year, most customers ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-11T21:18:35Z)

Viacom Puts 'Rock Band' Developer Harmonix Up for Sale

Viacom said Thursday that the company plans to put "Rock Band" developer Harmonix up for sale, admitting that the company didn't understand how to sell video games. Media powerhouse Viacom reported net income of $461 million on revenue of $3.3 billion for ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-12T05:32:30Z)

Viacom to sell Cambridge-based Harmonix

N EW YORK — Viacom Inc. said today that it plans to sell the company that developed the "Rock Band" video game franchise, a move that cut the media conglomerate's third-quarter earnings by 59 percent. The division, called Harmonix, has dragged on the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T04:56:43Z)

Cowboys DE Spears lost for season with calf injury

IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive end Marcus Spears on injured reserve, ending his season. Spears injured his calf Sunday in the third quarter against Green Bay. The sixth-year veteran out of LSU had 24 tackles this season ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-10T19:03:45Z)

Official: Myanmar to release Suu Kyi, timing is undecided

(CNN) -- Myanmar's military junta plans to release political activist Aung San Suu Kyi, but the timing is undecided, an official with the country's ministry of information said Friday. "The plan to release Suu Kyi is on, but the actual plan on the day of ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-12T05:32:30Z)

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)

When to get the biggest discounts on TVS, toys, clothes? The answer for some may be now

NEW YORK (AP) — Before you head into the final stretch before the holiday rush, when stores lose all subtlety in the ways they push gift-buying, you may wonder whether to pass up November bargains in the hope that some prices will keep falling. Last year ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T17:00:53Z)

Cowboys DL Jeremy Clark, an ex-Giant, hoping to get in Sunday's game

Defensive lineman Jeremy Clark found himself on the Cowboys' roster, along with Jimmy Saddler-McQueen, after defensive end Marcus Spears and safety Akwasi Owusu-Ansah were placed on injured reserve. Clark, 6-3, 295, was among Arizona's final cuts in ... (Source: Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com 2010-11-12T02:40:42Z)

Campaign now is for holiday shoppers' dollars

NEW YORK From free shipping from Wal-Mart, 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 savings for ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-12T06:22:37Z)

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)

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