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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 5:41 am

Red bulls go for kill

When the Red Bulls play host to the San Jose Earthquakes in tonight's MSL semifinals, it will mark the first time in club history this team ever had a chance to clinch a playoff series at home. But Red Bulls' leaders -- from coach Hans Backe to departing ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-04T07:00:44Z)

Nuggets Rally To Hand Lakers First Loss, 118-112

(AP) DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-12T10:25:59Z)

Hands off our potash! Canada opposition building

TORONTO - Saskatchewan's premier says another Canadian province supports his call for the federal government to reject a foreign takeover of Potash Corp. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said Friday that Manitoba has joined Alberta and Quebec in opposing ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-29T19:03:40Z)

Daily Beast, 'Newsweek' join forces

NEW YORK (AP) — The Daily Beast says it has reached a deal to join with Newswee k. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief Tina Brown says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Brown says ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-12T13:24:57Z)

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)

Guangzhou echoes 'Thrilling Games, Harmonius Asia'

The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou echoed "Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia" as the 16th Asian Games kicked-off here on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony that was taken out of the main stadium to a riverfront for the first time in the history ... (Source: Daily Pioneer 2010-11-12T13:03:28Z)

Scott Eby pleads guilty to killing 3-year-old Riley Fox

Kevin Fox sat in an Illinois jail cell for eight months as a suspect in his 3-year-old daughter's death, knowing the real killer was free. On Wednesday, the suburban Chicago man sat just a few feet away from Scott Eby as the 39-year-old convicted sex ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-11-11T15:27:49Z)

Tesla Says Toyota Deal Is for 'Couple Thousand' RAV4s

Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Tesla Motors Inc., the electric-car maker backed by Toyota Motor Corp., said its initial deal to supply battery packs and motors for an electric Toyota sport- utility vehicle will be only for a few thousand vehicles. "This is a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-10T21:48:24Z)

Sara Lee to sell bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, agreeing to sell it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal would make Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T00:27:04Z)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

NEW YORK -- The Daily Beast says it has reached a deal to join with Newsweek. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief Tina Brown says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Brown says she ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-12T12:34:50Z)

NBA: Denver Nuggets deal L.A. Lakers their first loss behind Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the host Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points, and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T07:27:02Z)

Newsweek, The Daily Beast to merge operations

Website Daily Beast and magazine Newsweek have agreed a deal to combine, Daily Beast co-founder and editor Tina Brown said, just weeks after abandoning merger talks. The agreement will combine the two groups in a 50-50 joint venture called the Newsweek ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T12:49:09Z)

Moment of truth as Guangzhou readies for Asian Games

The Asian Games officially open with a glitzy gala ceremony on Friday, culminating years of planning for a massive event that is set to reinforce China's regional sporting dominance. The extravagenza heralds the most ambitious Asiad so far with more than ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-12T07:19:52Z)

Guangzhou ready for grand opening of Asiad

GUANGZHOU - After six years of preparation, China's southern city of Guangzhou is finally poised to raise the curtain on the 2010 Asian Games. The Games' extravagant opening ceremony will begin Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. Beijing time with dazzling light ... (Source: China Daily 2010-11-12T12:56:19Z)

Earthquakes stun Red Bulls, advance to MLS East final

Bobby Convey scored twice, connecting in the sixth and 77th minutes, to help San Jose rebound from a 1-0 first-leg loss in California on Saturday night. Juan Pablo Angel , in likely his last game for the Red Bulls, scored in the 78th minute. New York, with ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-05T05:55:07Z)

With Plea Deal, Sex Offender Admits to Killing Riley Fox

A convicted sex offender arrested in May after DNA evidence linked him to the death of a little girl was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday after negotiating a plea deal with prosecutors. Scott Eby's plea deal, accepted by Will County Judge Richard ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T22:45:40Z)

Foreign investment in Canada: Whoa

OTTAWA - When BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, announced a $40 billion hostile takeover offer for PotashCorp in August, few expected the business-friendly government of Canada's Stephen Harper to get in the way. Being the world's largest ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-08T23:38:09Z)

Schwarzenegger Declares Emergency, Calls Special Budget Session

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, citing a $25.4 billion budget gap over the next 19 months, declared a fiscal emergency and called lawmakers to a special session next month to begin dealing with the problem. Schwarzenegger, a Republican whose ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-11-12T13:03:28Z)

Sara Lee sells its North American Fresh Bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

PORTLAND, Ore. - Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-09T20:23:41Z)

Deal possible in slaying of 3-year-old Riley Fox, attorney says

The man charged with the brutal 2004 rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox is in negotiations with prosecutors about a deal that could have him pleading guilty Wednesday, his attorney said. Convicted sex offender Scott Eby was arrested in May after DNA ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-10T02:28:45Z)

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger calls special budget session

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has some unfinished business to attend to before leaving office. The Republican governor announced on Thursday that he is calling a  special session in an effort to pass a new state budget. Mr. Schwarzenegger said ... (Source: The State Column 2010-11-12T10:47:28Z)

Wall Says Province to Sue Canada If BHP Bid Approved

Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Saskatchewan is poised to sue the federal government if Canada approves BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile takeover offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., Premier Brad Wall said. "We've made a well-rounded, compelling ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-03T01:54:07Z)

Tesla Motors CEO Expects Japan To Become Firm's No. 2 Market

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- The head of electric sports car maker Tesla Motors Inc. ( TSLA) said Friday that he expects Japan to become the Palo Alto, California- based company's largest market outside of the U.S. Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk also ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-12T10:11:40Z)

Earthquakes 3, Red Bulls 1

HARRISON, N.J. -- Chris Wondolowski scored in the 81st minute, giving the San Jose Earthquakes a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls and Thierry Henry on Thursday night and a 3-2 aggregate win in the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal series. Bobby ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

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)

At a glance: Sara Lee's deal with Grupo Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is selling its North American fresh bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. About the companies: BRANDS: Include Boboli, Entenmann's, Oroweat and Tia Rosa BEHIND THE DEAL: Expands its global business and makes it the largest baker in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-09T19:26:25Z)

Lakers' broken streak not a concern

DENVER -- It was the first time the Los Angeles Lakers locker room had to deal with a loss in a game that mattered since Game 5 of the NBA Finals back in June. But after the game Kobe Bryant looked like he was ready to check into a relaxing massage ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T07:48:30Z)

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)

Tesla Says Mass Output of Electric RAV4 May Be at Toyota Plant

Toyota Motor Corp., the world's largest carmaker, and its U.S. partner Tesla Motors Inc. may manufacture electric versions of Toyota's RAV4 model at one of the Japanese automaker's plants, Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said today in Tokyo ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-12T06:51:15Z)

Calif. governor calls special legislative session to deal with $6B budget gap in current year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday announced a special session of the Legislature to address a $6 billion deficit that emerged just weeks after he signed the state budget. The announcement comes a day after the nonpartisan ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-12T01:50:36Z)

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