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Deals of the Hour / November 18, 2010, 11:40 pm

Palm Pre 2 With webOS 2.0 Now Available Unlocked Straight From HP for $449

When you buy a cellphone in this day and age you're almost guaranteed to be signing some sort of contract. However, folks who have a bit of extra cash to burn may opt to buy a device off contract. Sure, it's going to cost quite a bit more but you won ... (Source: MobileWhack.com 2010-11-19T06:35:47Z)

Verizon Relaunches Kin Phones with No Required Data Plan (VZ,MSFT)

Nov 18, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- Verizon (NYSE:VZ) officials announced Thursday that the carrier will once again offer Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Kin ONEm and Kin TWOm mobile devices - this time as featured phones, instead of smartphones ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-18T20:55:58Z)

Ex-Steelers kicker declines Bengals' offer

Former Steelers kicker Jeff Reed cleared waivers Wednesday and had offers from two teams, one of which was the Bengals according to his agent. Don Henderson said his client was receptive to the Bengals, but decided that it was best not to kick this weekend ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-18T04:42:26Z)

Tony Parker `never got physical with Erin Barry`

A source has claimed that Tony Parker's alleged 'sexting' relationship with an ex-teammate's wife never got physical. Celebrities attend the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, California. - Russ Einhorn / Splash News The insider ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-11-19T06:07:09Z)

Rick Barry speaks on Eva Longoria-Tony Parker split; Tony Parker does not

What were the chances that Pro Basketball Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry -- the only player to win scoring titles in the NCAA, the NBA and ABA -- would enter into the conversation swirling about the divorce between Eva Longoria and Tony Parker of the San ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-18T15:12:22Z)

HDTV: Want a great deal? Move fast.

Flat-screen television sets were expected to fall during the hoiday season and, sure enough, early Black Friday sales are setting the pace. But you have to move fast to get the best deals. This past weekend, Walmart began offering a 32-inch Vizio HDTV with ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-11-09T12:31:14Z)

Sears' 3Q loss nearly doubles

Sears Holdings Corp. , which operates Kmart and Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores, reported that its third-quarter loss nearly doubled: THE LOSS: $218 million, or $1.98 per share. That compares with a loss of $127 million, or $1.09 per share, in the same ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-18T17:42:41Z)

Tony Parker: 'This is a difficult time right now for me and Eva'

Tony Parker isn't staying completely quiet about his split from Eva Longoria. But he isn't saying much. "This is a difficult time right now for me and Eva," the San Antonio Spurs guard said before Wednesday's NBA game against the Chicago Bulls. "Everything ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-19T01:49:27Z)

10-Shot Espresso Cup: "Porn In A Cup"

The 10-shot espresso is a 20-ounce beverage being sold at The Pulp & The Bean. It is being billed as "coffee porn in a cup." The owner of The Pulp & The Bean, Tony Fisher, found out today that a 10 shot espresso cup of coffee has never been done before ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-18T19:37:13Z)

Verizon happy to offer Windows Phone 7 devices 'as soon as Microsoft has 'em ready'

Yes, Verizon's calling them "Windows 7 mobile devices," but the underlying message is clear -- Verizon's tossing the Windows Phone 7 CDMA ball squarely into Microsoft's court. There are no CDMA-ready smartphones running Microsoft's latest mobile operating ... (Source: engadget 2010-11-14T22:40:55Z)

Swanson family statement

The family of Robert and Kathleen Swanson has asked that my law firm distribute the following statement regarding the recent tragedies in Algona and Humboldt, Iowa: The family of Robert and Kathleen Swanson are deeply saddened with the recent events in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-18T22:21:52Z)

Best Buy to offer free online shipping on orders through Dec. 21

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy has joined the free-shipping wars, offering the lure on many online orders for the holidays. Best Buy says hundreds of thousands of items are included. Some items such as Apple Inc. 's iPads, video game consoles and major ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-17T14:09:08Z)

10 Shots in a Cup

The Crown Heights coffee shop The Pulp & The Bean is serving a drink, known as "Dieci" (Italian for "10"), that contains 10 shots of expresso in one cup, according to Reuters News Service. Shop owner Tony Fisher, 37, says, "This is for the person ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-11-18T19:58:42Z)

Palm Pre 2 available unlocked from HP for $449.99

Can't wait to get your hands on the Palm Pre 2 with webOS 2.0? HP is now selling an unlocked GSM version of the Palm Pre 2 on its Web site for $449.99. Last month, Hewlett-Packard took the wraps off both webOS 2.0 and the Palm Pre 2 smartphone, but there ... (Source: Digitaltrends.com 2010-11-18T18:32:48Z)

Parents of accused killer of Iowa clerks offer sympathies

Shocked by the cold-blooded slayings of two convenience store clerks in Iowa, the parents of 17-year-old accused killer Michael Richard Swanson issued a statement Thursday expressing sorrow and confusion over their son's alleged crimes. Robert and Kathleen ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-19T03:43:59Z)

Bengals report: Strategy and personnel

The Bengals did talk to Jeff Reed about coming in to replace Mike Nugent at kicker, but Reed has decided to take the weekend off. Aaron Pettrey, who hasn't kicked in an NFL regular-season game, will handle placekicks and kickoffs against the Bills. --DT ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-18T05:11:04Z)

Kayak website operator files for IPO

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The operator of the popular Kayak.com website that aggregates airline, hotel and rental car deals, filed on Wednesday to raise as much as $50 million in an initial public offering. Kayak Software Corp's filing with the Securities and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-17T23:48:57Z)

Bengals were interested in signing ex-Steeler Reed, agent says

Nothing this weekend, Reed's agent, Don Henderson, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Henderson told the newspaper that three teams contacted him about Reed, and two -- including the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals -- made offers. The Bengals ended up ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-18T20:34:29Z)

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday 2010 Deals at Best Buy, Kmart and Sears

You won't need to wait for Black Friday for incredible holiday shopping bargains as Sears and Kmart both will have door buster deals to try to lure shoppers into the store on Thanksgiving Day. Sears is open from 7 am to 12 noon and has several specials ... (Source: National Ledger 2010-11-19T02:53:53Z)

UPDATE 1-Kayak website operator files for IPO

NEW YORK Nov 17 (Reuters) - The operator of the popular Kayak.com website that aggregates airline, hotel and rental car deals, filed on Wednesday to raise as much as $50 million in an initial public offering. Kayak Software Corp's filing with the U.S ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-17T23:06:00Z)

Suspect's family 'shocked' by Iowa convenience store killings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a Minnesota teenager accused of killing two store clerks in northern Iowa is expressing condolences to the victims' families. In a statement, the parents of 17-year-old Michael Swanson say "nothing has prepared us for ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-11-19T00:52:11Z)

Sears Loss Widens as U.S. Shoppers Shun Appliances

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Sears Holdings Corp., the largest U.S. department-store chain, said its third-quarter loss widened as consumers remained cautious amid high levels of unemployment. The net loss was $218 million, or $1.98 a share in the quarter ended ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-18T21:10:17Z)

Best Buy to Offer Free Shipping On HDTVs

Washington, D.C. (November 18, 2010) -- Best Buy has announced that it will offer free shipping on hundreds of thousands of products this holiday season, including Blu-ray movies, DVDs and apparently some HDTVs. In the announcement, the retailer said the ... (Source: TVPredictions.com 2010-11-18T12:13:24Z)

Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Walmart hatch Black Friday deals

Big news for Black Friday shoppers! Target will sell $3 appliances and Best Buy is planning to offer Sony laptops for $399.99 and a Blu-Ray disc player by Toshiba for $59.99, according to Black Friday ads posted on gottadeal.com. Toys R Us will have Mega ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-16T20:08:14Z)

Travel site Kayak.com files for IPO

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kayak Software Corp., whose site Kayak.com is a popular aggregator of flight and hotel deals, filed for an initial public offering Wednesday, with hopes of raising up to $50 million. The Norwalk, Conn., company did not say in its filing ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-17T22:30:12Z)

Stores offer free shipping as they vie for growing online sales

Free shipping wars are breaking out all over the Web as online shopping is up over last year and retailers are vying for the bulk of yet-to-come holiday spending. On Wednesday, Best Buy Co. became the latest retailer to offer free shipping. The electronics ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-18T05:54:01Z)

Verizon Brings Back Kin Phones — for a Lot Less

Verizon Wireless is bringing back the Kin, Microsoft Corp.'s attempt at a youth-oriented phone that fell flat earlier this year and was yanked off the market after only two months on the shelf. But don't call them Kin Three and Kin Four. In July, both ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-18T17:42:41Z)

10-Shot Espresso Cup Drink Dubbed 'Porn In A Cup'

A Brooklyn coffee shop began offering a new espresso drink Tuesday which contains 10 shots of espresso in a single 20 oz. cup. This new drink, dubbed 'Porn in a Cup' is not for everyone, that's for sure. Tony Fisher, 37, owns The Pulp & The Bean in ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-18T20:55:58Z)

Hewlett-Packard Offers Unlocked, GSM Palm Pre 2; Special Offer for WebOS Developers (HPQ,UBS)

Nov 18, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE:HPQ) Palm Pre 2 is being offered on the company's website as of Thursday, as an unlocked, GSM version of the smartphone. The Palm Pre 2, which was unveiled in October, is priced ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-18T21:31:45Z)

Best Buy offers free shipping on some items

Another retail chain store has jumped on the free shipping bandwagon. Best Buy now says it plans to offer free online shipping on some items through December 21. The store plans to ship all CDs, Blu-ray and DVD movies and gaming software and accessories ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T14:07:56Z)

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