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Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 4:41 pm

Wiggle Bike Shop Enjoys UK Internet Economy Boom

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/10 -- Figures released today reveal the UK's internet economy is worth billions - and the country's top online bike shop : Wiggle.co.uk says it can see exactly why. The research shows the internet is worth ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-28T14:25:41Z)

SL: Kobe's bleepin' knee; West, Wafer make up; Extension talk!

Each weekday morning — well, this morning, at least — BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your way, way, way, way, way too much leftover candy. "Bryant was later asked if his statement was accurate by reporters in the locker ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-30T23:55:59Z)

Belgium's Catholic primate faces homophobia charge

AFP - Belgium's Catholic primate Tuesday faced accusations of homophobia and calls to resign for saying AIDS was justly deserved and elderly child-abusing priests should be spared. Amid mounting uproar, a lawyer for a gay rights group filed a complaint ... (Source: France 24 2010-11-02T19:27:34Z)

'Book Ahead for Haven Holidays 2011 and Bag a Bargain,' Say Haven

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 10/20/10 -- Haven are advising holidaymakers for 2011 to book now for the best bargains. The family holiday company says there are only a few days left to take advantage of a special deal that could save ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-20T06:28:25Z)

Florida considers amendments to redistricting methods

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Two amendments that would set new rules for how legislative and congressional districts in Florida are redrawn every 10 years are being considered by voters. Amendment 5 deals with legislative districts, while Amendment 6 addresses U.S ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T10:16:22Z)

Forbes calls Nashville one of America's most affordable

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Music City is considered the fifth most affordable city in America according to Forbes Magazine. Forbes looked at a variety of factors, including the cost of healthcare, how much people spend on transportation and housing, and grocery ... (Source: WKRN 2010-11-02T03:35:31Z)

Discount Catholic Products Celebrates All Saints' Day with Free Shipping Deal

Discount Catholic Products , online purveyor of catholic religious items, is celebrating All Saint's Day with a free shipping deal on all orders over $75. This deal corresponds with the launch of their new catholic product line of patron saint medals ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-01T13:09:22Z)

iomart Group Acquires Managed Hosting Company Titan Internet for GBP 4.2M Cash

GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2010) - iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM), the managed hosting and cloud computing services company, has today acquired the entire issued share capital of Titan Internet Limited, a leading UK managed server hosting ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-11-01T07:11:27Z)

Horford, Hawks "still talking" extension

With Monday's deadline for contract extensions for 2007 first-round picks almost here, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant and Chicago's Joakim Noah remain the only two players who have actually landed new deals. The list of Class of '07 alumni whose agents still ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-31T15:40:52Z)

Bell City Council Votes To Put Recall Of Three Caught Up In Salary Scandal On The March Ballot

But seriously, Mayor Oscar Hernandez and Vice Mayor Teresa Jacobo endured jeers and a crowd so rowdy that it was cleared from council chambers by police Monday night. Councilman Lorenzo Velez, the one who was paid peanuts and never got caught up in the ... (Source: Los Angeles Weekly 2010-11-02T15:09:52Z)

M&T Bank Buys Wilmington Trust in Stock Swap Deal

M&T Bank in has snapped up troubled Wilmington Trust , a smaller U.S. regional bank and wealth manager, which sold itself at a bargain price after facing soaring loan losses and reporting its sixth straight quarterly loss. Shares of Wilmington, which has ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-01T13:38:00Z)

NBA Roundup: Heat beats Nets with balanced attack

Dwyane Wade studied the sheet of paper in front of him, wondering if there was a mistake. "Is this first-half stats?" Wade asked. "Nine shots?" "That's the whole game," Le-Bron James answered. Wade doesn't need to shoot much anymore, not since James and ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-02T03:56:59Z)

M&T Bank snapping up bargain-priced Wilmington

NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - M&T Bank is snapping up troubled Wilmington Trust Corp for a little more than half its market value, buying a smaller U.S. regional bank that has reeled from losses on commercial mortgages and construction loans. The sale is a ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-01T18:52:57Z)

2011 NBA free agent class impacted by lack of extensions

There have been a variety of reasons why, over the past few years, many first-round NBA draft picks have not gotten contract extensions when they have first become eligible at the start of their fourth season. The 2003 draft class was a watershed, with 14 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-02T20:03:21Z)

Clinton revisiting W.Va. for Manchin, Rahall

Former President Bill Clinton returned to West Virginia on Monday, in the hope he could help deliver victories for longtime Democratic congressman Nick Rahall and popular Gov. Joe Manchin. Several hundred people crowded outside the Tamarack artisan center ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T20:04:32Z)

Portland Trail Blazers (3-0) at Chicago Bulls (1-1), 8 p.m.

The unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers will try to match their best start since opening the 1999-00 campaign with four straight victories in tonight's showdown with the Chicago Bulls from the United Center. The Blazers won four straight and 10 of their first ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-01T14:49:35Z)

Clinton: We need Manchin in Washington

BECKLEY — Former President Bill Clinton joined West Virginia Democrats Gov. Joe Manchin and Congressman Nick Rahall for a last-minute campaign boost at Tamarack in Beckley Monday afternoon. Speaking during the public event, Clinton told potential voters ... (Source: Times West Virginian 2010-11-02T08:50:29Z)

Rochester tops the charts for most affordable city

Forbes has named Rochester one of the top ten most affordable cities in the country. Rochester came in at number four, right behind Buffalo. The magazine looked at how much housing costs compared to incomes. Organizers also looked at the cost of everyday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T04:54:15Z)

Bell, Calif., City Council votes to hold recall in March 2011

BELL, Calif. (AP) — The City Council for the scandal-plagued Los Angeles suburb of Bell voted Monday night to hold a recall election at a meeting where only the minimum of three council members appeared and two of them faced mockery and derision from ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T17:25:52Z)

NBA Capsules: Mavericks beat Clippers 99-82

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Swish. Nothing but net from 65 feet out. That's how Jason Kidd ended the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers, and it was likely the earliest game-turning shot the All-Star point guard ever made against an opponent. Kidd's ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-01T00:30:35Z)

AP: Fla. considers amendments to redistricting methods

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Two amendments that would set new rules for how legislative and congressional districts in Florida are redrawn every 10 years are being considered by voters Tuesday. Amendment 5 dealt with legislative districts, while Amendment 6 ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-11-02T10:37:51Z)

Recall election scheduled for city of Bell

The crowd outside Bell City Hall erupted in cheers when the City Council for the scandal-plagued Los Angeles suburb voted to hold a recall election, although many were not happy that they couldn't watch the historic moment in person. Minutes earlier ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-02T08:00:22Z)

UPDATE 5-M&T Bank snapping up bargain-priced Wilmington

Wilmington's former chief executive, Ted Cecala, abruptly retired in June after 31 years at the bank. Donald Foley, Wilmington director and former ITT Corp ( ITT.N ) treasurer, stepped in to lead the bank. Talk emerged in October it was looking to sell ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-01T18:45:48Z)

Fla. considers amendments to redistricting methods

ORLANDO, Fla. - Two amendments that would set new rules for how legislative and congressional districts in Florida are redrawn every 10 years are being considered by voters. Amendment 5 deals with legislative districts, while Amendment 6 addresses U.S ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-02T07:53:13Z)

Ties That Bind: A Look at Similarities between NBA and NFL Franchises

We often hear announcers and commentators discuss how an NBA player's talent would translate to the NFL. How many times have we listened to someone talk about how LeBron James would make a fabulous tight end or wide receiver? In fact, many NFL players have ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-20T19:35:49Z)

Recap: New York vs. Portland

LaMarcus Aldridge made two free throws over the final 25.5 seconds, and Andre Miller sealed it with two more at the foul line with 5.9 ticks remaining, as Portland spoiled the Knicks' opener at Madison Square Garden with a 100-95 decision. Brandon Roy ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-31T02:40:37Z)

NBA ROUNDUP: Miami Heat hand New Jersey Nets first loss of season in convincing fashion

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dwyane Wade studied the sheet of paper in front of him, wondering if there was a mistake. "Is this first-half stats?" Wade asked. "Nine shots?" "That's the whole game," LeBron James answered. Wade doesn't need to shoot ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-11-02T04:11:18Z)

NBA: Portland 100, New York 95

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Undefeated Portland used two free throws each from LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Miller in the final 25.5 seconds Saturday to hold off the New York Knicks 100-95. Aldridge finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Miller had ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-31T02:47:47Z)

Spokesman for Belgium's Catholic archbishop quits

The spokesman for Andre Leonard, Belgium's ultraconservative archbishop, quit Tuesday, saying he can no longer speak for a "loose canon," who has shocked Catholics by sympathizing with priests accused of pedophilia and condemning homosexuals. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-02T16:35:46Z)

Clinton aims to give Manchin, Rahall a final boost in W.Va. Senate and House races

BECKLEY, W.Va. - Former President Bill Clinton has returned to West Virginia in hopes he can help deliver victories for longtime Democratic congressman Nick Rahall and popular Gov. Joe Manchin. Several hundred people crowded outside the Tamarack artisan ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-01T21:08:58Z)

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