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Deals of the Hour / November 18, 2010, 4:41 am

Ten shots of espresso in Brooklyn - "porn in a cup"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Brooklyn coffee shop is offering customers a real jolt: 10 shots of espresso in a single serving with the nickname "porn in a cup." The Pulp & The Bean in the Crown Heights neighbourhood put the item on the menu on Tuesday with the ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-18T10:04:33Z)

Blazers Oden Will Have Another Knee Surgery

PORTLAND, Ore. -- For the third time in four years, Greg Oden's knees have betrayed him. The Portland Trail Blazers hastily called a press conference Wednesday night to announce that Oden, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, will miss the season after he has ... (Source: Pittsburgh Channel 2010-11-18T11:16:08Z)

New Cowboys boss Garrett absorbed Johnson's coaching philosophy as backup QB

IRVING - As a third-string quarterback on the 1993 Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett tried to absorb every nuance of the game and he especially took note of the way coach Jimmy Johnson ran the club. Johnson set a tone that resonated throughout the locker room ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-11-18T05:18:14Z)

Black Friday doorbuster deals can be had online

It has become as traditional as turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie: On the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers bundling up and heading out before dawn for retailer's eagerly awaited Black Friday doorbuster deals. And after two years of dismal holiday sales ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-18T10:33:11Z)

You don't have to wait until Black Friday this year. Several retailers will be open on Thanksgiving ...

Looks as if Black Friday may be fading to gray. For decades, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been considered the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, with early morning door-busting deals. This year, Thanksgiving Thursday is stepping in to ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-17T09:29:57Z)

Darren Criss Lands Regular Role on "Glee"

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Actor Darren Criss, who performed the chart-topping cover version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" on TV show "Glee", has landed a regular role on the Fox TV show, creator Ryan Murphy said. Murphy told the afterelton.com ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-15T23:37:00Z)

Russian pleads not guilty to weapons-sale charges

NEW YORK - A former Soviet military officer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" for allegedly selling an arsenal of weapons that would be "the envy of some small countries" was in the United States on Wednesday to face justice, a prosecutor announced, refusing ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-18T08:02:52Z)

Blazers C Oden will have another knee surgery

PORTLAND, Ore. -- For the third time in four years, Greg Oden's knees have betrayed him. The Portland Trail Blazers hastily called a press conference Wednesday night to announce that Oden, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, will miss the season after he has ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-18T11:08:59Z)

Deficit commission debates Rep. Ryan's proposal for dramatic changes to Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's deficit commission on Wednesday debated a dramatic plan to gradually turn Medicare from a system in which the government pays most beneficiaries' medical bills into a program in which seniors would purchase ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T01:29:10Z)

Ear infection antibiotics may not be needed

NBC -- Any parent who's ever had a child with painful ear infections knows it's hard to see them suffer; but new research suggests antibiotics may do nothing to help after all. Getting a good look inside squirmy and sick kids' ears can be an art form, and ... (Source: KSDK 2010-11-17T02:13:18Z)

10 shots of espresso in one drink

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A New York coffee shop is offering a 20-ounce beverage with 10 shots of espresso billed as "coffee porn in a cup." Tony Fisher, owner of The Pulp & The Bean, said the Dieci, named after the Italian word for 10, went on sale ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-17T23:20:19Z)

Player of the Week: New Cowboys coach Garrett borrows from Jimmy Johnson's coaching handbook

IRVING, TEXAS — As a third-string quarterback on the 1993 Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett tried to absorb every nuance of the game. He especially took note of the way coach Jimmy Johnson ran the club. Now that he has Johnson's old job, Garrett is using a ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-17T22:08:44Z)

Ryan proposes Medicare revision

Washington — President Barack Obama's deficit commission on Wednesday debated a dramatic plan to gradually turn Medicare from a system in which the government pays most beneficiaries' medical bills into a program in which seniors would purchase health ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-11-18T04:56:45Z)

Antibiotics often unnecessary for kids' ear infections

WAYS TO REDUCE CHILDREN'S EAR INFECTIONS -- Breast-feed babies for 6 months or more. -- Don't smoke. Protect children from secondhand smoke. -- Don't allow babies to use a pacifier after 18 months. -- Use fewer antibiotics, to discourage the growth of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-17T21:04:18Z)

Darren Criss lands regular role on "Glee" (Reuters)

Reuters - Actor Darren Criss, who performed the chart-topping cover version of Katy Perry s Teenage Dream on TV show Glee , has landed a regular role on the Fox TV show, creator Ryan Murphy said. » Full Story on Yahoo! News (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-16T13:20:12Z)

'Glee' goes gaga for Jacko after Super Bowl

'Glee " is preparing a "Thriller" of an episode. The cast of the hit Fox show will perform Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in their post-Super Bowl episode, according to ew.com. The song, though, will be performed as a "mash-up" -- it'll be combined with ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-18T04:56:45Z)

Avanir Announces Public Stock Offering

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( AVNR ) has announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. Jefferies & Company, Inc. is acting as sole book-running manager in the offering and Canaccord Genuity Inc ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-17T07:13:57Z)

US: Russian arms suspect not beyond law's reach

A former Soviet military officer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" for allegedly selling an arsenal of weapons that would be "the envy of some small countries" was in the U.S. on Wednesday to face justice, a prosecutor announced, refusing to address the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T08:31:30Z)

Blazers C Greg Oden will have microfracture surgery on left knee, out for season

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For the third time in four years, Greg Oden's knees have betrayed him. The Portland Trail Blazers hastily called a press conference Wednesday night to announce that Oden, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, will miss the season after ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-11-18T10:54:40Z)

Watch: Ryan Reynolds in the New 'Green Lantern' Trailer

hehe, I'm a long in the tooth fanboy, and I am going into this movie with low expectations, but I remember the great painful wailing when Michael Keaton was announced as Batman.. "MR. MOM ISN'T BATMAN!!!" And yet, the movie, was pretty damn good and Mr ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-11-18T07:41:24Z)

Deficit commission debates Rep. Ryan's proposal for dramatic overhaul of Medicare

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's deficit commission is debating a plan that would turn Medicare into a program in which seniors would purchase health insurance with government-issued health insurance vouchers rather than having the government pay ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-18T00:17:35Z)

Jefferies to arrange Avanir Pharmaceuticals stock sale

17 November 2010 - US investment bank Jefferies (NYSE: JEF | PowerRating ) will serve as sole book-running manager of the potential common stock offer by US Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: AVNR | PowerRating ), the latter said Tuesday. The stock sale ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-17T06:52:28Z)

Feds: Russian arms suspect not beyond law's reach

A former Soviet military officer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" for allegedly selling an arsenal of weapons that would be "the envy of some small countries" was in the United States on Wednesday to face justice, a prosecutor announced, refusing to address ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T07:34:14Z)

Ten-in-one coffee!

NEW YORK ( Commodity Online) : A New York coffee shop is offering a 20-ounce beverage with 10 shots of espresso billed as "coffee porn in a cup." Tony Fisher, owner of The Pulp & The Bean, said the Dieci, named after the Italian word for 10, went on sale ... (Source: Commodity Online 2010-11-18T11:01:49Z)

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. , Nov. 16, 2010 -- AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNR) today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.  Jefferies & Company, Inc. is acting as sole book-running ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-16T20:58:20Z)

Sears, Kmart Black Friday Sales Leaked: Electronics Galore

This is the year for leaked Black Friday sales, apparently, as Black Friday sales at Sears and Kmart have both been made public today a la the Walmart Black Friday circular that made the rounds last week. Perhaps even a bigger deal than getting leaked ... (Source: DailyGame.net 2010-11-17T15:56:30Z)

Ryan Reynolds' 'Green Lantern' Trailer Released (WATCH!)

Mmm, Ryan in his underwear. It seems like we've been waiting forever to see Ryan Reynolds in the Green Lantern. We swooned when we caught a glimpse of him in that tight green suit and now the movie trailer has finally been released. And it looks like Green ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-18T10:33:11Z)

Movie Trailer: Green Lantern (Starring Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively)

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears ... (Source: TV.com 2010-11-18T11:08:59Z)

Antibiotics don't help most ear infections

Dr. Amina Ahmed sees her share of kids with ear infections. Getting a good look inside squirmy kids' ears can be an art form and it is crucial to an accurate diagnosis. After inspection pediatricians often get out their prescription pad. "If it was truly ... (Source: KING-5 2010-11-17T01:16:02Z)

Darren Woodson: 'I just don't think there is a reality with this organization right now'

Former Dallas Cowboys safety Darren Woodson was interviewed on KESN-FM on Tuesday to discuss the Cowboys and their pursuit of their next head coach. Here are some highlights: What kind of immediate impact, in your mind, can Jason Garrett have on this team ... (Source: Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com 2010-11-10T04:30:27Z)

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