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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 9:43 am

Supreme Court video games: Supreme Court appears divided on video game law

The Supreme Court debated sex, violence and free speech Tuesday, as several justices strongly argued for breaking new ground and upholding a California law that would forbid the sale of violent video games to those under age 18. "Why isn't it common sense ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-02T18:51:46Z)

Supreme Court appears split on California video game violence law

The Supreme Court debated sex, violence and free speech Tuesday, as several justices strongly argued for breaking new ground and upholding a California law that would forbid the sale of violent video games to those under age 18. "Why isn't it common sense ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-03T18:57:45Z)

Flying high: Gangs buy aging jets, airfreight tons of cocaine across Atlantic

At least three gangs have struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe, according to U.S. indictments. "The sky's the limit," one Sierra Leone trafficker boasted to a Drug Enforcement Administration informant, according to court ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-15T23:22:41Z)

Bengals report: Notes, quotes

-- Mike Nugent wasn't the only player placed on injured reserve Monday. Cornerback Morgan Trent 's season also ended early due to a nagging knee injury. Over the past three weeks, the Bengals have placed four players on IR, all of whom had played important ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-16T01:45:51Z)

Gangs Buy Jets for Trans-Atlantic Drug Flights

NEW YORK — U.S. prosecutors say they are beginning to unravel the latest innovation in drug smuggling: South American gangs that are buying airplanes, filling them with cocaine and using international teams, including Russians, to fly them more than ... (Source: Moscow Times 2010-11-16T14:31:47Z)

Warriors' new owners expect club to join NBA elite

SAN FRANCISCO(AP) -- Joe Lacob looked up at the soaring Bay Bridge above his head, soaking in both the man-made marvel and the flawless weather greeting his first workday in the job he has coveted since he was 5 years old. "Dawning of a new day," Lacob ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-16T16:54:57Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

South American Gangs Flying Vast Quantities Of Cocaine To Europe

U .S. investigators have identified a new trend in drug smuggling: South American gangs are buying old jets and flying the cocaine across the Atlantic to meet European demand. At least three gangs have struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from ... (Source: Free Internet Press 2010-11-16T03:47:32Z)

Carrefour Sells Thai Stores for $1.19 Billion

PARIS—French retail giant Carrefour S.A. Monday said it has sold its Thailand stores to Big C, a local subsidiary of its smaller rival Casino Guichard- Perrachon S.A., for an enterprise value of €868 million ($1.19 billion). The sale generated a flurry ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-15T12:09:48Z)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Joe Lacob and Peter Guber

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2010 -- The sale of the NBA's Golden State Warriors to a group led by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber has been completed following unanimous approval from the NBA's Board of Governors. "We are delighted to welcome Joe Lacob and Peter Guber as ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-14T01:55:23Z)

BHP to continue pursuing large deals after Potash

PERTH (MarketWatch) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) will continue to pursue large acquisitions in the wake of its failed US$39 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE:POT) , Chairman Jac Nasser said Tuesday. "We're not about to change from ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-16T05:13:26Z)

Deals wrap: Ramping up to GM's IPO

General Motors has increased the preferred stock on offer by 25 percent and raised the price for common stock in its landmark IPO, bringing the U.S. government closer to break-even on a still-controversial bailout of the automaker. NYT's Andrew Ross ... (Source: Reuters Blogs 2010-11-16T16:47:48Z)

Bengals could turn to Reed or Stover to replace K Nugent

The Cincinnati Bengals hope to sign a kicker by Wednesday to replace Mike Nugent , who tore the ACL in his right knee and was place on injured reserve Monday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported Tuesday . See all the action from Sunday all over again -- for ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-16T17:23:35Z)

Amazon Black Friday Deals match Walmart's and Best Buy's Offers Tomorrow

Amazon will hold another Black Friday Countdown sale tomorrow. As already expected Amazon is matching some of the deals Walmart has announced for their weekend electronics sale. Amazon also matches the Best Buy Laptop deal available tomorrow as well. The ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T02:13:13Z)

Wal-Mart to open most stores at midnight on Black Friday, plans $298 laptop, $198 TV deal

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight on Thanksgiving night, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T14:47:17Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads Updates Deals

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads Updates Deals: latest news about Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads Updates Deals updates,walmart black friday 2010, walmart black friday 2010 flyer, best buy black friday 2010 ads, black friday 2010 , kmart black friday 2010 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-16T02:43:07Z)

Steven Rattner defends the timing of GM's IPO

Taxpayers' potential loss on the rescues of General Motors and Chrysler will be less than $10 billion after GM's initial public offering, the former head of President Barack Obama's auto task force said Monday. He also said GM's IPO will be priced above ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-16T16:47:48Z)

Warriors' new owners bring fresh hope

AP Photo/Eric Risberg It's a new day in Golden State, where new owners Joe Lacob, left, and Peter Guber have taken over. SAN FRANCISCO -- The new majority owners of the Golden State Warriors, Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, arranged an introductory luncheon ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T16:04:51Z)

"No pain, no gain," BHP says after failed deals

Global miner BHP Billiton is still interested in big acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three major deals that collapsed in the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday. "For me, the juice is worth the squeeze on every one ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T08:41:02Z)

Violent-game law faces final level: debate in Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Several Supreme Court justices strongly questioned whether California's attempt to bar the sale of violent video games to minors could possibly meet constitutional muster, during an animated argument yesterday. But others noted in detail ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T09:53:43Z)

Deutsche, HSBC, RBS said to arrange USD1bn loan for French Casino

16 November 2010 - French retail group Casino Guichard Perrachon (EPA:CO) has approached Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBK), HSBC (LON:HSBA) and Royal Bank of Scotland (LON:RBS) to help it secure a one-year USD1bn (EUR735m) bridge loan for a planned asset acquisition ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-16T16:19:10Z)

Black Friday 2010 Deals Come Early from Target, Walmart, Toys R Us and Best Buy

Black Friday 2010 deals are early this year as the biggest retailers, like Target, Walmart and Best Buy, roll out the shopping savings early this year in 2010. Stores are already releasing tons of information about the Black Friday 2010 sales and deals ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T15:39:46Z)

Richards, Flyers blast Panthers

PHILADELPHIA — On a night Jeff Carter stole the headlines by signing an 11-year, $58 million contract, Flyers captain Mike Richards reminded everyone at the Wells Fargo Center why he set the standard for long-term contracts. Facing the only team in the ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-11-14T08:00:27Z)

Flyers again make it look easy in knocking off Senators

PHILADELPHIA – They are riding the enthusiasm of a rookie goalie who can only smile through question after question. They are applying the lessons of a long run last spring without showing any obvious effects of the post-playoff malaise that some Stanley ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-11-16T13:34:31Z)

Flyers' Leino next in line for a new contract

Ville Leino has become the Flyers' last high-profile player standing. Without a contract for next season, that is. With Claude Giroux and Jeff Carter signed to new contract extensions this past week, Leino is the only top forward (excluding Nik Zherdev ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-11-14T23:02:24Z)

BHP Not Giving up on Large Deals; Has No Regrets

PERTH, Australia (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton has not given up on large acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three massive deals that failed over the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday. Chairman Jac Nasser ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-16T04:51:58Z)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. The world ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T14:54:27Z)

GM Raises IPO Pricing, Offers More Preferred Shrs

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors has increased the preferred stock on offer by 25 percent and raised the price for common stock in its landmark IPO, bringing the U.S. government closer to break-even on a still-controversial bailout of the top U ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-16T17:23:35Z)

UPDATE: Carrefour Sells Thai Stores To Casino Unit Big C

PARIS (Dow Jones)--French retail giant Carrefour SA (CA.FR) Monday said it has sold its Thailand stores to Big C (BIGC.TH), a local subsidiary of its smaller rival Casino Guichard Perrachon (CO.FR), for an enterprise value of EUR868 million, in a sale that ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-15T10:36:45Z)

Bengals to audition kickers

CINCINNATI -- As special teams coach Darrin Simmons noted, the Bengals bad sense of impeccable timing continues. Placekicker Mike Nugent was officially placed on injured reserve Monday after injuring his right knee during an onside kick in Sunday's 23-17 ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-16T10:21:15Z)

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