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Deals of the Hour / November 14, 2010, 6:41 pm

Cam Newton shakes off controversy, carries Auburn over Georgia

AUBURN, Ala. — Cam Newton did his talking on the field. Responding to all those allegations of wrongdoing with another brilliant performance, Newton passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 2 Auburn into the Southeastern Conference ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-15T01:54:12Z)

Midterm vote was about contempt for both parties

LOS ANGELES - No bargaining, no deals, no compromise - that's the hard-line stance that Republicans have staked in the days since seizing control of the House. Their prescription for the sluggish economy - lower taxes, huge spending cuts, less regulation ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-11-14T06:56:02Z)

Cam Newton, Manny Pacquiao NFL Scores: Clint Hurdle is Pirates Manager

Cam Newton, Manny Pacquiao NFL Scores: ESPN is reporting that Clint Hurdle will be the next manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hurdle has not managed since he was fired by the Colorado Rockies mid season in 2009. He was most recently the hitting coach of ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-15T00:49:46Z)

First time, Tim Thomas at a loss

G oalie Tim Thomas [ stats ] knows how to deliver a shutout victory for the Bruins [ team stats ] . Last night, he had the zero dumped on him. The Ottawa Senators scored even-strength goals in the first and third periods and rode hot Brian Elliott (31 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-14T18:01:45Z)

GM one of many big IPOs to hit market soon

WASHINGTON — In the world of new stock offerings, everything about next week is big: The number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public. The action is likely to draw a wide range of investors ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T20:10:36Z)

Cam Newton shakes off troubles to lead Auburn past Georgia

A UBURN, Ala. — Cam Newton responded to all those allegations of wrongdoing with another brilliant performance Saturday, passing for two touchdowns and running for another to lead No. 2 Auburn into the Southeastern Conference championship game — and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-14T01:12:26Z)

BHP Resumes Buyback, Scraps $40 Billion Potash Bid

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest mining company, resumed a share buyback after abandoning its $40 billion cash offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. following Canada's rejection of the bid. BHP will buy $4.2 billion ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-15T01:25:34Z)

Senators 2, Bruins 0: Ottawa deals Thomas first loss

 Brian Elliott stopped 31 shots for his first shutout this season, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 last night to hand Tim Thomas his first loss. Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson scored for the Senators, who won for the seventh time ... (Source: MetroWest Daily News 2010-11-14T05:01:30Z)

BHP kills Potash Corp bid, revives $4.2 billion buyback

By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Top global miner BHP Billiton <BHP.AX> scrapped its $39 billion bid for Canada's Potash Corp <POT.N>, the world's biggest deal this year, and bowed to calls from investors to return cash with a $4.2 billion share ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T01:25:34Z)

Hard-line approach by GOP may backfire

LOS ANGELES: No bargaining, no deals, no compromise — that's the hard-line stance that Republicans have staked in the days since seizing control of the House. Their prescription for the sluggish economy — lower taxes, huge spending cuts, less ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-14T07:17:30Z)

Stock offerings watched for their effect on market

WASHINGTON — In the world of new stock offerings, everything about this week is big: The number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public. Stock in the week's biggest deal, General Motors, already ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-14T05:58:46Z)

BHP Billiton withdraws bid for Potash Corp; remains 'committed' to Canada

TORONTO - Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton officially conceded defeat Sunday, withdrawing its hostile takeover bid for Saskatchewan-based PotashCorp. The withdrawal comes less than two weeks after Ottawa rejected the US$38.6 billion offer as not ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-11-15T02:08:31Z)

Auburn's Chizik keeping mum on Newton allegations

AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn's Gene Chizik continues to have plenty to say about quarterback Cam Newton's performance against Georgia. However, the coach said Sunday he plans to maintain his silence on the off-the-field issues facing the Heisman favorite. Chizik ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-15T02:01:21Z)

Wilner: Stanford, Cal can affect each other

This shapes up as one of the best scoreboard-watching Saturdays of the season for Cal and Stanford fans. Not only are both teams in action at the same time (4:30 p.m. kickoffs), but also the success of each can affect the postseason fate of the other ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-14T23:59:40Z)

Auburn, TCU erase early deficits and stay unbeaten with conference victories

The unbeatens all took shots from unranked opponents, responded one way or another, and stayed perfect. Cam Newton and No. 1 Auburn rolled past Georgia 49-31 after being down 21-7 in the first half, while No. 3 TCU spotted San Diego State the first 14 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-14T07:10:21Z)

Black Friday, Now Black Friday Month

The days of waiting until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping are over. More stores are not waiting until Nov. 26th to give deep discounts. Stores have marked down prices sooner than usual, especially on gifts like toys and electronics. Not only ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T04:12:34Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads

The Black Friday ads continue to be released and the latest out is the Walmart Black Friday 2010 ads. This years Walmart Black Friday specials includes a wide variety of big discounts of electronic and tech items, including discounts on HD TVs, Blu-ray ... (Source: The Inquisitr 2010-11-14T23:16:43Z)

Column Auburn's stance on Newton correct

The 2010 season had been a breeze for Auburn quarterback Cam Newton ... right up until the last week. Over the last 10 days, the darling of the Auburn family and the leading contender for the Heisman Trophy has come under fire for an alleged pay-for-play ... (Source: Fort Payne Times Journal 2010-11-14T21:50:49Z)

Wal-Mart's Black Friday 2010 ad: Electronics top deals

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart's highly-awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-14T00:50:57Z)

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010: Doorbuster Deals and Opening Time

We have some exciting details to bring you now, as it has been reported that Walmart's Black Friday Ad has been leaked online early. We have some of the alleged deals on offer to show you, letting you see Walmart's deals well in advance of Black Friday ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-14T03:49:55Z)

Bruins blanked; Thomas loses 1st

BOSTON (AP) -- Brian Elliott stopped 31 shots for his first shutout this season, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Bruins 2-0 last night to hand Tim Thomas his first loss. Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson scored for the Senators, who won for the seventh ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-11-14T11:35:12Z)

Pirates to name Clint Hurdle as new manager

The Pirates are scheduled to name Clint Hurdle their new manager tomorrow, according to an industry source, choosing an experienced major-league coach who has been to the World Series twice in the past four seasons. Hurdle, 53, just completed his first ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-14T21:00:42Z)

Black Friday: Extra Extra, Sears will be open on Thanksgiving. Get a preview of the deals

In the rush to cash on holiday shopping, Sears will open a number of stores on Thanksgiving day and offer a host of Black Friday like deals. According to a company spokesman, this is the first time Sears has been open on Thanksgiving and they're leaking a ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Pirates to hire Clint Hurdle as manager on Monday

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates will introduce former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle as their new manager at a news conference Monday. Hurdle, the batting coach for the AL champion Texas Rangers, will replace John Russell, who was fired the day ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-14T18:59:01Z)

Wal-Mart Black Friday Online Sales to Feature Free Shipping

With Black Friday two weeks away Wal-Mart is looking to beat rival Amazo.com to the punch with free shipping on all their online orders. There is no word yet whether Amazon will counter with their own free shipping. Black Friday starts the day after ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T19:21:41Z)

Cardinal still hoping for Rose Bowl berth

TEMPE, Ariz.—Stanford had one pass carom 15 yards into the hands of a receiver and an interception wiped out on a holding call. The fortunate plays allowed the seventh-ranked Cardinal to rely on a different kind of luck: Heisman Trophy-contending ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-14T17:47:26Z)

Gene Chizik quiet about QB Cam Newton

AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn 's Gene Chizik continues to have plenty to say about quarterback Cam Newton's performance against Georgia . However, the coach said Sunday he plans to maintain his silence on the off-the-field issues facing the Heisman favorite ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T00:21:08Z)

Republicans' hard-line stance carries risks

LOS ANGELES ---- No bargaining, no deals, no compromise ---- that's the hard-line stance that Republicans have staked in the days since seizing control of the House. Their prescription for the sluggish economy ---- lower taxes, huge spending cuts, less ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-14T08:07:37Z)

Auburn has more problems than accusations against QB Newton

Auburn's second-ranked football team has more problems than just the accusations of academic cheating and NCAA violations leveled at quarterback Cam Newton. Two of the Tigers' defensive linemen will miss at least half of the Nov. 26 Iron Bowl against No ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-14T18:37:32Z)

GM, Caesars top week of big stock offerings

WASHINGTON — In the world of new stock offerings, everything about this week is big: The number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public. The action likely will draw a wide range of investors into ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-11-14T10:45:06Z)

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