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Deals of the Hour / November 19, 2010, 5:40 am

Sears 3Q loss widens; appliances, clothing weaken

Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss nearly doubled, dragged down by weak sales of appliances and clothing at its long-suffering Sears chain. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but a key revenue measure edged downward. The chain is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T22:57:39Z)

PS Jailbreak gets support for latest PS3 firmware

The PSJailbreak team kicked off the week by announcing that its hack now supports PS3 firmware 3.42, 3.50 and reportedly any future firmware versions. The USB mod allows users to unlock their PS3 to allow unapproved software, and has landed the company in ... (Source: Electronista 2010-11-15T15:44:33Z)

Denis Leary in Talks to Play Capt. George Stacy in 'Spider-Man'

"Rescue Me" star Denis Leary is in talks to play Emma Stone's father in Marc Webb's "Spider-Man" reboot, an individual familiar with the negotiations has confirmed to TheWrap. Stone is playing Peter Parker's love interest Gwen Stacy, which means that Leary ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-11-18T00:53:22Z)

Kirsten Dunst backs new Spiderman cast

London, (ANI): Actress Kirsten Dunst is convinced that the new Spiderman star Andrew Garfield and her replacement, Emma Stone, will 'be great' in the rebooted superhero franchise. Dunst starred as Spiderman/Peter Parker's love interest Mary Jane Watson ... (Source: One India 2010-11-19T03:29:40Z)

Nintendo News: Demo Versions of WiiWare Games Start on Nov. 22

Nintendo will offer demo versions of select video games for its WiiWare ™ downloadable game service starting Nov. 22. Wii ™ owners with a broadband Internet connection will be able to visit the Wii Shop Channel to access demo versions of WiiWare games ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-18T15:12:22Z)

Funerals set for slain Iowa store clerks

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Funerals for two clerks killed during robberies at convenience stores in northern Iowa will be held next week. The Des Moines Register reports autopsies by the state medical examiner's office showed Vicky Bowman-Hall, of Algona ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-11-19T13:09:29Z)

Deaf community gets to see movie on opening weekend

HENRICO COUNTY, VA (WWBT) - While most of us were sleeping, the latest film in the Harry Potter series, hit the movie screens around the country at midnight. Friday will be a first for some in the deaf community going to see the film. There will be two ... (Source: NBC12 2010-11-19T12:26:32Z)

Sears' Third-Quarter Loss Doubles

NEW YORK | Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss nearly doubled, dragged down by weak sales of appliances and clothing at its long-suffering Sears chain. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but a key revenue measure edged downward ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-19T05:09:53Z)

Rihanna turns down offer to pose nude for Playboy

Rihanna would never pose naked for money. The 'Only Girl (In The World)' singer has turned down an offer to bare all for adult publication Playboy, though she admits she would be open to stripping off if it was on her terms. She told Angie Martinez of New ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-17T16:32:17Z)

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)

Brooklyn coffee shop serving 'porn in a cup'

The Pulp & The Bean in the Crown Heights neighbourhood put the item on the menu Tuesday with the official name of Dieci, Italian for 10. The nickname comes from a sign advertising the drink outside the store, whose specialty item was first reported by the ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-11-19T10:10:32Z)

RIHANNA WILL NEVER STRIP OFF FOR PLAYBOY

R&B beauty RIHANNA has vowed never to strip off for a bumper payday after rejecting numerous offers to reveal all for Playboy magazine. The Umbrella hitmaker regularly flaunts her assets in skimpy stage outfits or in sexy photoshoots and appears semi-nude ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-19T00:59:21Z)

Kirsten Dunst Supports New Spider Man Movie

Kirsten Dunst has revealed that she is in support of the Spider Man reboot. The actress played Mary Jane Watson in the first three movies alongside Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi . The reboot sees Andrew Garfield take over the role of Peter Parker ... (Source: femalefirst.co.uk 2010-11-18T09:21:36Z)

Demo Versions of WiiWare Titles Launch Next Week

Nintendo Co., Ltd., an interactive entertainment company based out of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo ... (Source: WorthPlaying.com 2010-11-19T00:37:52Z)

Holiday Shopping Notebook: Fast sales, tofu turkey

These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday season officially ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-11-04T18:20:46Z)

Kendra: If I Wanna Take My Clothes Off, That's My Decision

"I want this photo shoot to be hot and sexy," says Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett to her assistant while prepping for a Playboy practice shoot in last night's season premiere of Kendra . Of course, that's before adding, "There's so much baby stuff [in the way ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-11-08T21:57:56Z)

Rescue Me' Star Denis Leary Joins Marc Webb's 'Spider-Man' Reboot

Here we have yet another interesting casting announcement. According to reports, stand-up comedian and Rescue Me star Denis Leary is currently working out the dirty details to finalize his joining the cast of the upcoming Spider-Man reboot. Leary will be ... (Source: Geeksofdoom.com 2010-11-19T00:30:43Z)

Macy's Releases Black Friday Shopping Deals

It is hard to believe the holidays are already here this year. And for those of you who are already planning your Black Friday eve and morning, Macy's is another awesome place to add to the list. This Black Friday, Macy's will offer incredible savings on ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-16T06:10:42Z)

Denis Leary to Join Spider-Man Reboot

Denis Leary is negotiations to play the father of Emma Stone in Columbia's new Spider-Man movie. Stone is playing the love interest of Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) and Leary will play police captain George Stacy, her father who frequently came ... (Source: BackStage.com 2010-11-18T19:51:32Z)

Funerals for slain Iowa store clerks

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Funerals for two clerks killed during robberies at convenience stores in northern Iowa will be held next week. The Des Moines Register reports autopsies by the state medical examiner's office showed Vicky Bowman-Hall, of Algona, and ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-11-19T12:48:01Z)

Kirsten Dunst Says She's Fine With Swinging Away From Spider-Man

Kirsten Dunst is cool with being untangled from Spider-Man's web. "I feel like it was time," the actress, who starred as Mary Jane Watson opposite Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker in three "Spider-Man" films directed by Sam Raimi, told Popcorn Biz ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-11-16T23:57:17Z)

10 Shots Of Espresso In One Drink Equals "Coffee Porn In A Cup"

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 Tuesday after he realized the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-18T17:57:00Z)

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)

Va. theaters to offer captions, headsets for Potter movie

Hearing and sight-impaired fans of the Harry Potter movies will be able to enjoy the latest blockbuster even more this weekend at two Virginia theaters. Showings of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1" will feature on-screen captions and audio ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-19T04:48:24Z)

Man detained on drug charges says leader of Mexico's fierce La Familia cartel is spent

MEXICO CITY — A captured drug trafficker says the boss of one of Mexico's fiercest cartels is physically and emotionally drained and that the leader's recent offer to disband the gang is real. Sergio Moreno Godinez says La Familia was behind a letter ... (Source: Republic 2010-11-18T02:26:26Z)

Top 10 Tips for Black Friday Shopping

"Black Friday," the day after Thanksgiving, is the unofficial kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. On this day, retailers offer some of their biggest discounts of the year. If you just browse the stores on Black Friday, you can probably pick up a ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-18T00:46:13Z)

Demo Versions Of WiiWare Games Start On November 22nd

Nintendo will offer demo versions of select video games for its WiiWare downloadable game service starting Nov. 22. Wii owners with a broadband Internet connection will be able to visit the Wii Shop Channel to access demo versions of WiiWare games without ... (Source: Game Info Wire 2010-11-18T15:41:00Z)

Zimbabwe journalist arrested over election report

A Zimbabwean journalist has been arrested over a report that the police force was hiring war veterans to increase its power in preparation for elections next year, a lawyer said Thursday. President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party was accused of using war ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-11-18T12:49:12Z)

Signs unveil purported offer by Mexico drug gang to disband

MEXICO CITY -- One of Mexico's major narcotics gangs reportedly offered Wednesday to disband if the government would intensify security in the state of Michoacan, the cradle of its drug empire, and keep rival drug gangs out. The offer came in a series of ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-10T23:28:37Z)

Deaf, blind fans can enjoy new film

Hearing- and sight-impaired fans of the "Harry Potter" movies will be able to enjoy the latest blockbuster about the boy wizard and his friends at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry even more on opening weekend at two Virginia theaters ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T07:11:34Z)

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