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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 9:40 pm

Tech review: Samsung Galaxy Tab gives Apple's iPad a run for its money

I'll admit, when I saw that Samsung's tablet computers were going to be a mere 7 inches compared with the 9.7-inch iPad, and start at $599 without a contract, I was skeptical that the machines could catch on. But having had several days to play with both ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-12T04:20:55Z)

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)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

Newsweek, a 77-year-old magazine that once helped set the national news agenda, is linking its future with a startup website just two years in the making. Three months after agreeing to buy the money-losing weekly for $1, audio equipment magnate Sidney ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T22:28:59Z)

Gunmen in Mexico's drug war getting younger

Mexican police on Friday detained a minor accused of working as a gunman for a drug cartel after shocking videos and photos surfaced online of fresh-faced boys mugging for the camera with guns and corpses. One video, briefly posted on YouTube, showed a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Girls Gone Wild' distributor booked in CA death

Ryan Bowman , the head of the Australian distributor of "Girls Gone Wild," has been accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Southern California. Bowman, of Zeal Entertainment , was being held yesterday on $2 million bail after being booked for felony ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Oil extends losses in Asia as dollar strengthens

Oil prices extended losses Wednesday in Asia, retreating from a two-year high as the dollar rose. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 32 cents at $86.41 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T06:17:49Z)

David Backes Re-Signs With St. Louis Blues

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension. The 26-year-old Backes, who got the deal on Friday, could have become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He's in his fifth season, all with the ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-11-12T20:12:58Z)

Supreme Court: 'Don't ask, don't tell' OK until after appeal

W ASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday refused to halt enforcement of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy while its constitutionality is under appeal in federal court in California. The justices, in a brief order, denied an appeal ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio assailant working out plea deal

The woman who allegedly cut the actor's face in 2005 will cop a plea bargain, according to reports. Brianna Gunter The woman who allegedly cut actor Leonardo DiCaprio's face has gone to court to work out a plea bargain, her lawyer told celebrity gossip ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-11-04T20:51:05Z)

David Backes signs 5-year extension

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension, ending the possibility he could leave as an unrestricted free agent after the season. The deal, announced Friday, was worth $22.5 million total, a source told ESPN ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T20:05:49Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Black Friday Deal – Best Buy 2010 Ad

We have some fantastic news for those of you looking to pick up a new Samsung Galaxy Tab on either Sprint or Verizon Wireless, as retailer Best Buy has just included both items as part of their main Black Friday Ad which has just gone live. As most you ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-13T01:13:37Z)

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss, 118-112

DENVER—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 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

Pentagon probes leak of verdict on gays in military

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered an investigation to identify sources who leaked information to The Washington Post about a forthcoming Pentagon report on the potential impact of allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

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 2010-11-12T19:15:42Z)

Barack Obama ready to deal on Bush tax cut for wealthy

The White House signaled Wednesday that President Barack Obama is ready to cut a deal on the Bush-era tax cuts – accepting a temporary extension of the cuts for the wealthiest Americans to win renewal of tax breaks for middle-class taxpayers. Such a deal ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-11-11T13:11:49Z)

Mexico hunting 12-year-old drug hitman

Two more women join Mexico's police chiefs Beatings line road planned via Moscow forest 30 days on, freed miners ponder cash, jobs, trips 5 years comatose, Israel's Sharon is taken home The boy, known only as "El Ponchis," is believed to be working for the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T04:48:22Z)

Oil jumps above $88 to 2-year high in afternoon European trading after US stockpiles drop

LONDON (AP) — Oil prices hit a new two-year high during trading in Europe on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week in a likely sign of improving demand for fuel. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 67 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Oil steady in Asia after hitting two-year high

BANGKOK— Oil prices were little changed near $87 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, consolidating gains after hitting a two-year high. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 1 cent $86.74 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

Daily Beast says it has reached agreement to join with Newsweek

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: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-12T12:27:41Z)

Adobe Flash For Samsung's Google Tab Is An Embarrassing Disaster (ADBE, GOOG, AAPL)

Adobe's Flash plugin for Google Android is supposed to give Android-based tablets, like Samsung's new Galaxy Tab , a leg up on Apple's iPad , which does not support Flash. The argument is that Flash support gives people fuller access to more of the web ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-11T21:47:13Z)

'Girls Gone Wild' Distributor Charged in Hit-and-Run Death

The head of the "Girls Gone Wild" DVD distributor in Australia was charged with vehicular manslaughter in a fatal hit-and-run crash in West Hollywood, Calif., the Associated Press reported Friday. Ryan Bowman, 43, was allegedly driving his Bentley early ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-13T02:03:43Z)

Accused Leonardo DiCaprio slasher agrees to plea deal

L OS ANGELES — A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio 's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

High-Speed Traders Making Inroads In Mexico--Bolsa CEO

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--High-speed electronic traders now account for one in five transactions at Mexico's stock exchange, according to the head of the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BOLSA.MX). The comments by President and Chief Executive Luis Tellez highlight ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-11T18:26:47Z)

High court allows gay military ban for now

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay rights ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T21:17:24Z)

Plea Deal for Woman in DiCaprio Attack

(NewsCore) - The woman accused of attacking Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio with a broken beer bottle at a Los Angeles house party in 2005 pleaded no contest Friday to felony assault charges, TMZ reported. Aretha Wilson, whose trial was to begin Friday ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-11-13T01:06:28Z)

'Newsweek,' Daily Beast Join With Tina Brown At Helm

The Daily Beast online news site says it has reached a deal to merge with Newsweek magazine. 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 Co. Brown ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

President Obama ready to deal on Bush tax cuts for the wealthy

The White House signaled Wednesday that President Barack Obama is ready to cut a deal on the Bush-era tax cuts – accepting a temporary extension of the cuts for the wealthiest Americans to win renewal of tax breaks for middle-class taxpayers. (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-11T14:59:11Z)

Tax Increase Should Be 'Off the Table,' Camp Says

(Updates with comment from Mark Warner in 14th-15th paragraphs.) Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Tax increases shouldn't be part of a U.S. deficit-reduction plan, said Michigan Representative David Camp, the Republican who will become chairman of the tax-writing ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-12T19:30:01Z)

GIRLS GONE WILD DISTRIBUTOR ACCUSED OF FATAL HIT-AND-RUN

A distribution boss for JOE FRANCIS' adult movie franchise GIRLS GONE WILD has been held on $2 million (£1.3 million) bail after allegedly killing a woman in a serious hit-and-run accident in California. Ryan Bowman, head of Zeal Entertainment, which ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-13T01:35:05Z)

Blues sign Backes to 5-year extention

(AP) — St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension, ending the possibility he could leave as an unrestricted free agent after the season. The deal was announced Friday. The 26-year-old Backes is in his fifth season, all ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-12T21:31:43Z)

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