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Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 2:40 am

Singler doubles up in UO win

EUGENE — Fifth-year senior Jovan Catron scored a career-high 27 points, including the go-ahead jumper in overtime, as Oregon defeated North Dakota State 97-92 on Friday in the BTI Invitational. Jay-R Strowbridge, a senior transfer from Jacksonville State ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-11-13T09:56:10Z)

Pair of Cats qualify for state cross country meet

LUBBOCK - The long drive from Comfort to Lubbock was rewarded for the Comfort High School cross country program which qualified a pair of runners to state based on their top-10 finishes at the Region-I-2A Cross Country Meet held Saturday, Nov. 6 at Mae ... (Source: Boerne Star 2010-11-12T19:08:33Z)

Due Date movie review -- Due Date showtimes

'Due Date'' is a rather pat, occasionally desperate road comedy with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. Downey plays Peter, a short-tempered, snobby architect who's thrown off an Atlanta flight to Los Angeles when he and a fellow passenger ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T01:30:16Z)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website: report

(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc 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 raise prices to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

UPDATE 5-Icahn to vote 'no' on Dynegy deal, offers loan

NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group's ( BX.N ) proposal to buy Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) and would offer a $2 billion line of credit to the struggling power company. Icahn and hedge fund ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T22:00:21Z)

'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)

Costco's Swatch Sales Trigger High Court Import Clash

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Supreme Court grappled with a case that will shape the future of the multibillion-dollar "gray market," which retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. use to sell foreign-made products at a discount in U.S. stores ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T18:16:01Z)

Holidays look promising for Hollywood films

LOS ANGELES - The holiday season got off to a rousing start for Hollywood as the total box-office for films in theaters during the weekend is expected to jump nearly 30 percent over the same period last year, analysts said Sunday. After a difficult fall ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-08T20:10:33Z)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website-NYT

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) 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 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-11T07:56:51Z)

Costco's Swatch Sales May Lead High Court to Limit Gray Market

The U.S. Supreme Court grappled with a case that will shape the future of the multibillion-dollar "gray market," which retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. use to sell foreign-made products at a discount in U.S. stores. Hearing arguments today in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T18:16:01Z)

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)

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Wall girls face stiff test

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Cross country runners from around the area will descend upon Lubbock and Arlington today for their regional meets. Emerging from the huge fields at regionals is never easy, but a few teams and individuals could be up to the task. In ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Suspect Arrested in Sunset Boulevard Hit and Run

Authorities said a 34-year-old Australian businessman was arrested in the case of a 21-year-old woman struck and killed by a hit-and-run motorist driving a Bentley. The victim was struck as she tried to cross the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood Wednesday ... (Source: NBC Los Angeles 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

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)

'Girls Gone Wild' distributor booked in West Hollywood death

The head of the Australian distributor of "Girls Gone Wild" is accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash on the Sunset Strip. Ryan Bowman of Zeal Entertainment is being held on $2 million bail after being booked for felony vehicular manslaughter. Los Angeles ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-11-10T23:57:15Z)

Factbox: Facts about Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

(Reuters) - Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar's fight against military dictatorship, is scheduled to be released from house arrest on Saturday, just days after a military-backed party won the first election in two decades. Here are some facts about Suu ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-13T08:08:48Z)

In Myanmar, supporters await Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's release

Supporters of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gathered near her home and at her party's headquarters Saturday, hoping to see the Nobel Peace Prize laureate taste freedom after seven years of detention by Myanmar's ruling generals. Scores of people ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-13T08:15:57Z)

Club-Hoppin' Twentysomething Dead After Hit-And-Run On Sunset Boulevard In West Hollywood

Her covered body remained at the scene of the hit-and-run crime early into the morning. After plowing through the crosswalk at Hammond Street and Sunset Boulevard -- going 45 in a 30 zone -- the mystery driver sped off into the night. As of 6 a.m., City ... (Source: Los Angeles Weekly 2010-11-11T17:08:02Z)

Movie projector: Hollywood looking for huge weekend as 'Megamind,' 'Due Date' and 'Colored Girls' open [updated]

There should be something for everyone this weekend at the multiplex as a new family animated film, a male-targeted comedy and a female-targeted drama from director Tyler Perry all have big expectations. If the movie industry gets its wish, it could be the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-05T01:08:47Z)

Icahn offers credit to Dynegy, opposes Blackstone's takeover bid

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group 's proposal to buy Dynegy Inc. and would offer a $2-billion line of credit to the struggling power company. Icahn and hedge fund Seneca Capital, Dynegy's two largest shareholders ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-12T23:47:43Z)

Inside the ACC

Miami quarterback Jacory Harris will miss his second straight game because of a concussion. Georgia Tech quarterback Joshua Nesbitt is out for the rest of the regular season with a broken forearm. That leaves backups Stephen Morris of Miami and Tevin ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-13T07:40:10Z)

Icahn to vote "no" on Dynegy deal, offers loan

NEW YORK/BANGALORE (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group's ( BX - News ) proposal to buy Dynegy Inc ( DYN - News ) and would offer a $2 billion line of credit to the struggling power company. "The Icahn ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-12T14:07:54Z)

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)

ACC, Raking 'Em – Preseason

Yes, the Hokies have five starters returning and that will be enough to get this team back into the NCAA Tournament, but do not discount the loses the Hokies suffered this off-season. Virginia Tech will be without transfer, Allan Chaney . While he's ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-13T08:15:57Z)

ESPN's Jay Bilas talks Virginia Tech basketball

As part of my Virginia Tech men's basketball season preview that ran in last weekend's paper, I spoke with ESPN analyst Jay Bilas about his thoughts on the upcoming season. Some of what he said was included in the story, but most of it did not make the cut ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-12T16:52:32Z)

High court reviews Costco sale of Swiss watches

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is weighing whether Costco and other discount sellers can offer cut-rate goods from foreign manufacturers without violating U.S. copyright laws. The justices heard argument Monday in a dispute between Costco and the Swiss ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-08T22:12:15Z)

Oregon 97, N. Dakota St. 92

EUGENE, Ore. -- Fifth-year senior Jovan Catron scored a career-high 27 points, including the go-ahead jumper in overtime, as Oregon defeated North Dakota State 97-92 on Friday in the BTI Invitational. Jay-R Strowbridge , a senior transfer from Jacksonville ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-13T01:56:34Z)

Bison Lose Opener in Overtime at Oregon, 97-92

EUGENE, Ore. - Joevan Catron scored 27 points and Oregon got 26 points off turnovers to beat North Dakota State 97-92 in overtime Friday, Nov. 12, in the second game of the Basketball Travelers Invitational before a crowd of 6,523 at McArthur Court. Senior ... (Source: NDSU Bison Athletics 2010-11-13T06:21:25Z)

Cross country: The Colony's boys and girls teams both compete at regionals

While the Lady Cougars volleyball squad will be competing in the regional tourney for the first time Friday, The Colony's cross country team recently sent both its boys and girls squads to compete in the Class 4A Region I meet for the first time in ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-11-11T01:15:59Z)

Aung San Suu Kyi expected to be freed from house arrest in Myanmar

If she is released, there may be no immediate change to long-standing policies of isolation and sanctions against the military leadership. Western diplomats said they would assess the degree of liberty she would be afforded and watch the behavior of the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-13T06:50:03Z)

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