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Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 5:41 pm

Lingerie Football League Team May Be Playing in Oklahoma City (Video)

A Lingerie Football League wants to open bring a team of ladies to Oklahoma City. Mayor Mick Cornett is not thrilled, but says that he can't stop it alone. He is one vote out of nine. Oklahoma City recently acquired its first pro-basketball team called The ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-14T16:28:41Z)

Apple, Beatles Finally Come Together?

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal , Steve Jobs' tech juggernaut will announce a long-pursued deal to secure the digital rights to the music catalogue of The Beatles for its iTunes music service on Tuesday morning. Apple is touting an ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-16T00:41:26Z)

EMMA WATSON LOVES SLEEPING IN, BEING LAZY AT UNIVERSITY!!

EMMA Watson gets excited by lie-ins at university. The Harry Potter actress — who is currently studying at Brown University in New England — admitted she found the first few months of academia "liberating" in comparison to the grueling schedules ... (Source: Showbizspy.com 2010-11-15T23:08:22Z)

Katy Perry: Russell Brand Is a "Great Man of God"

Newlyweds Katy Perry and Russell Brand come off as one of Hollywood's zaniest couples -- but Perry says her British hubby is a deeply spiritual man and ideal dad material. "I always knew I wanted a great man of God," Perry, 25, says in the December issue ... (Source: US Magazine 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

Saudi Arabia briefly blocks Facebook

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's communications authority unblocked Facebook on Saturday after shutting down the popular social networking website for a few hours. An official with Saudi's Communications and Information Technology Commission said ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-14T07:53:18Z)

Facebook Messages Wish List: What Came True?

When Facebook announced a Monday event that was rumored to be the launch of "Facebook E-Mail," we put together a wish list of things the social-networking service should announce. Did we get what we wanted? Yes and no. Instead of introducing a robust Gmail ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-15T22:03:57Z)

Report: 49ers' Staley out 4-6 weeks after playing on broken leg

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley will miss four to six weeks with a broken left leg suffered in the team's 23-20 overtime win against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, according to CSNBayArea.com . The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Staley was seen on crutches ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-15T17:03:18Z)

Why is Georgia playing Idaho State?

Well, Georgia needed an opponent and Idaho State needed a payday, and that ultimately led to a match even though both sides thought the idea sort of strange at first. Idaho State athletic director Jeff Tingey said he got a call last year after a "third ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

TX: Timing, mixed messages hurt White

AUSTIN (AP) - He was the first Democrat in a generation said to have a real shot at winning the Texas governor's race, but Bill White picked an awful year to stage a revival of his moribund party. And his scattershot campaign rhetoric never threw Gov. Rick ... (Source: KRQE News 13 2010-11-03T14:18:34Z)

Rihanna Buys Second Honeymoon For Russell And Katy

Rihanna has reportedly splashed out £30,000 on a second honeymoon in Tokyo for best friend Katy Perry and her new husband Russell Brand. Rihanna has splashed out on a second honeymoon for best pal Katy Perry and her new husband Russell Brand. The 'Only ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-11-15T13:50:01Z)

Emma Watson: I felt like a prisoner of Hogwarts during Harry Potter films - and nearly quit at 16

She sparkled on the red carpet at the premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows last week – but Emma Watson has revealed she nearly quit the film series at the age of 16. Despite earning £20 million from playing Hermione Granger, Emma has ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-11-15T04:53:09Z)

Facebook launches message system, kinda sorta e-mail

As expected , Facebook today said it will let users get facebook.com e-mail addresses, but founder Mark Zuckerberg said he's not really announcing an e-mail system. Instead, it's a "modern messaging system" that integrates users' various message systems ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-15T20:16:34Z)

49ers' Joe Staley breaks leg, keeps playing

(11-14) 19:41 PST -- The X-ray machine told Joe Staley his left leg was fine, so he did what any self-respecting NFL left tackle would do. Not knowing he had a broken left fibula, Staley went back onto the football field until he could stand no more, and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-15T03:41:34Z)

Grizzlies-Magic Preview

The Orlando Magic have prided themselves on playing tough defense at home, but their last two games at the Amway Center were anything but impressive. The Magic will try to avoid losing three in a row at home for the first time in nearly three years when ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T15:58:52Z)

Facebook blocked in Saudi Arabia

MANILA, Philippines – Social networking Web site Facebook cannot be accessed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for now. According to an official of Saudi Arabia's Communications and Information Technology Commission, Facebook doesn't conform with the ... (Source: Manila Bulleting Online 2010-11-15T21:13:50Z)

Troy Smith named 49ers' starter

The fourth-year starter was on crutches after Sunday's game. Staley kept playing after an initial injury, but committed two penalties on San Francisco's go-ahead drive late in the fourth quarter. His holding penalty wiped out Smith's 43-yard TD pass to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T22:32:35Z)

Saudi Arabia Blocks Facebook For Hours

Saudi Arabia Blocks Facebook For Hours: According to reports, Saudi Arabia yesterday blocked social networking site Facebook because it does not conform with the conservative values of the kingdom. But the Saudi officials quickly restored the access to ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-15T00:42:37Z)

Facebook unveils e-mail secondary to revitalise messaging

Houston, Nov 16 (PTI) Facebook, a popular social networking site, has come out with an improved messaging platform which aims to provide users with more than just an e-mail application. The new messaging system envelopes e-mail, instant messages, Facebook ... (Source: MSN India 2010-11-16T00:12:48Z)

Are the Beatles coming to iTunes?

The Beatles may finally be coming to iTunes. Apple on Monday said that it would be making an iTunes-related announcement Tuesday, setting off wild speculation in the tech press about its plans. Much of it focused on two longtime iTunes rumors: that the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T00:41:26Z)

Timing, mixed messages hurt White during campaign

He was the first Democrat in a generation said to have a real shot at winning the Texas governor's race, but Bill White picked an awful year to stage a revival of his moribund party. And his scattershot campaign rhetoric never threw Gov. Rick Perry off his ... (Source: Brazoria Facts 2010-11-03T05:43:10Z)

Katy Perry feels more confident with her body, loved

Katy Perry feels more confident about her body since she fell in love with husband Russell Brand. The 'Firework' singer - who tied the knot with the British funnyman in India last month - claims the love and support of her spouse made her feel more ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-11T16:10:46Z)

Emma Watson enjoying freedom post ''Harry Potter''

London, Nov 15 (PTI) Hollywood actress Emma Watson is enjoying a new found freedom after completing ''Harry Potter films and the actress says she relishes waking up late in the morning. Watson, who shot to overnight fame playing Hermoine Granger in the ... (Source: MSN India 2010-11-15T08:35:03Z)

White says he won't run for US Senate in 2012

HOUSTON — Democrat Bill White, who failed to unseat GOP Gov. Rick Perry, says he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2012 and is trying to figure out what to do next. White told the Houston Chronicle, for Monday editions, that since the election he has been ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-15T15:37:24Z)

Orlando vs. Memphis

The Orlando Magic have prided themselves on playing tough defense at home, but their last two games at the Amway Center were anything but impressive. The Magic will try to avoid losing three in a row at home for the first time in nearly three years when ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-15T15:51:43Z)

Best Bet: Apple To Announce Addition of Beatles Catalog to iTunes

The smart money on tomorrow's mysterious iTunes announcement is that Apple will finally be adding the Beatles catalog to the digital music store. That's not fully confirmed, but after a day of phone calls, e-mails and cryptic messages, Billboard.biz is ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-11-15T21:28:09Z)

Mayor of Oklahoma City says no to Lingerie Football League, cites 'too many problems to list'

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has said no to the Lingerie Football League. The league is made up of teams featuring women playing tackle football while wearing halter style tops and tight shorts under their football gear. The league had ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-13T13:02:17Z)

NIGHTY-NIGHT! Oklahoma City mayor says no to lingerie football

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has said no to the Lingerie Football League. The league is made up of teams featuring women playing tackle football while wearing halter style tops and tight shorts under their football gear. The league ... (Source: Cecil Whig 2010-11-15T08:13:35Z)

Idaho State fires head football coach

POCATELLO , Idaho (AP) — Idaho State University has fired head football coach John Zamberlin after four seasons. Idaho State Athletic Director Jeff Tingey announced Sunday that Zamberlin would be relieved of his coaching duties after next week's game at ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-15T22:46:54Z)

Idaho State University football players surprised at dismissal of head coach

    Idaho State senior defensive end Sean Rutten looked out at the media to speak, but he seemed to be in somewhat of a haze.     ISU Athletic Director Jeff Tingey had just announced that head football coach John Zamberlin had been terminated ... (Source: Idaho State Journal 2010-11-15T18:07:43Z)

Roundup: Magic avoid third straight loss, knock off Nets

NEWARK, N.J. -- Jameer Nelson made the go-ahead basket with 4.1 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic avoided a third straight loss by beating the New Jersey Nets 91-90 on Saturday night. Nelson redeemed himself after missing two free throws with 19 seconds ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-14T16:07:13Z)

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