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Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 3:42 pm

Competition Bureau seeks maximum $10-million fine against Rogers for Chatr ads

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MONTREAL _ Rogers Communications Inc. could face more than $10 million in penalties for allegedly using misleading advertising to promote its talk-and-text discount wireless brand, Chatr. The federal ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-20T09:47:52Z)

Google Mulling Purchase of Groupon, Sources Say

Google ( GOOG ) is reportedly in discussions to buy local e-commerce discounter Groupon for a higher price than rival Yahoo! ( YHOO ) mulled earlier this year. According to a report by All Things Digital, which cited sources familiar with the matter ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-19T16:08:27Z)

Biz Break: For Google, a deal in the works to buy Groupon?

Today: Google reportedly is trying to buy Groupon. Plus: Silicon Valley's jobless rate falls in October. Testimony in a dispute involving Oracle and SAP ends without an appearance by HP's new CEO, who used to be CEO at SAP. Google and Groupon? Mountain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-19T21:09:06Z)

State college basketball roundup

CHARLESTON , S.C. - Cam Long had 16 points, Luke Hancock recorded 11 points and Ryan Pearson finished with 10 for George Mason , but the Patriots (2-1) lost 78-65 yesterday to N.C. State (3-0) in the Charleston Classic finals. The Patriots wiped out a 10 ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-20T05:01:32Z)

Groupon shopping itself?

First it was Yahoo. Now it's Google . Apparently, if all of the anonymously sourced stories springing from Wall Street are true, deal-of-the-day Web site Groupon has no shortage of Silicon Valley suitors. The All Things Digital blog, written by a Wall ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-20T17:47:28Z)

OC, IAAF finalizing rules on gender cases

LONDON: International sports officials are finalizing guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon ... (Source: Times of India 2010-11-20T15:45:47Z)

Ticket prices rising for 2011 CWS

CWS officials are urging patience as they ask season ticket holders to shell out more for the 2011 series and take a leap of faith in the quality of their seats at TD Ameritrade Park. Even before the new seating assignments have been set, College World ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-11-19T11:43:35Z)

Ticket Prices Set For 2011 College World Series

Season ticket holders have been notified of the ticket pricing for this year's College World Series at the new TD Ameritrade Park in downtown Omaha. The package price will be $374, plus shipping and handling. Officials with the NCAA said the price equates ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T17:12:52Z)

NC State cruises past George Mason into Charleston Classic final

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Freshman Ryan Harrow scored 14 points, and N.C. State's young lineup ran past George Mason and into the Charleston Classic finals with a 78-65 victory Friday night. The Wolfpack (3-0) will meet No. 20 Georgetown on Sunday night to ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-11-20T05:08:42Z)

Three Reasons Why the Duke Blue Devils Won't Go Undefeated This Season

Many people are quick to jump on the bandwagon of a sport's defending champion every season. Last season in men's college basketball, everyone thought that North Carolina would dominate. That didn't happen. This season, many people think that the Duke Blue ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-08T13:58:19Z)

Sears posts $218 million loss in quarter

NEW YORK - Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened more than expected, dragged down by continued weak revenue at its long-suffering Sears chain. Business at its Kmart stores held up better, but they still saw a key revenue measure edge downward ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-19T02:03:46Z)

Rogers pledges to defend itself against CRTC claims

MONTREAL — Rogers Communications says it will vigorously defend itself in court against claims by the federal Competition Bureau over its discount wireless brand. The Bureau is accusing Rogers of using misleading advertising to promote its talk-and-text ... (Source: CTV 2010-11-20T21:50:51Z)

Small retailers compete on Black Friday by offering personal attention, deals

Susie Mauldin estimates she goes through eight to 10 gallons of coffee on the day after Thanksgiving. Not personally, mind you. But the customers who frequent her Marietta Square boutique on Black Friday have been up since the crack of dawn to shop. When ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-17T22:30:12Z)

IOC, IAAF finalising rules on gender cases

LONDON, England (AP) — International sports officials are finalising guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) medical commission, said ... (Source: Jamaica Observer 2010-11-20T07:53:20Z)

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: ABC News 2010-11-18T11:23:18Z)

More shoppers forecast for Black Friday weekend

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As many as 138 million shoppers could be hunting for Black Friday bargains during the three days after Thanksgiving, a slight increase over last year's projections, according to a retail trade group survey released on Thursday. Nearly ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T14:43:44Z)

College football: Pitt stays atop Big East with win over USF

TAMPA — Dion Lewis rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown Saturday, helping Pittsburgh beat South Florida 17-10 to retain sole possession of first place in the Big East. The Panthers (6-4, 4-1) rebounded from a two-point loss to Connecticut to remain in ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-11-20T20:39:16Z)

Stanford vs California 2010 College Football Picks & Predictions

Stanford vs California 2010 College Football Picks & Predictions: Next up in College Football action we have the much anticipated All-California battle between the Stanford Cardinal (9-1) and California Golden Bears (5-5). This game will take place this ... (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-11-20T13:58:25Z)

Blue Devils report: Inside slant

The Blue Devils couldn't duplicate a comeback, so they're left without a chance of going to a bowl game after losing their seventh game of the season. A week after rallying to defeat Virginia, the Blue Devils were denied by Boston College. Duke reached the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-17T02:34:46Z)

Harrow leads N.C. State past George Mason in Charleston Classic

Freshman Ryan Harrow scored 14 points and North Carolina State's young lineup ran past George Mason and into the Charleston Classic finals with a 78-65 victory Friday night. The Wolfpack (3-0) will meet No. 20 Georgetown on Sunday night (7:30 p.m.) to ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-11-20T02:31:13Z)

Ten things we'll miss about Rosenblatt Stadium

Plenty of Americans continue to partake in Fourth of July festivities. It's only fitting the College World Series – one of the nation's more pure and historic sporting events – just finished. By now, everyone is aware the CWS will move from its ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-11-19T17:12:52Z)

Sears Loss Widens on Tepid Appliance Sales

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sears Holdings Corp reported a larger quarterly loss, citing tepid sales of apparel and appliances at its namesake department stores. Demand for appliances has fallen in recent months after the government stimulus programs for energy ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-18T12:49:12Z)

IOC, IAAF will issue guidelines on gender cases

LONDON -- International sports officials are completing guidelines on how to deal with athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon to help ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-19T20:04:40Z)

Pitt holds on for 17-10 victory at USF

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Dion Lewis has spent much of this season trying to recapture the magic of a splendid freshman season. On Saturday, Pitt's mercurial tailback looked like Houdini in helping the Panthers escape with a 17-10 victory over South Florida in ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-20T23:23:55Z)

Early Black Friday deals to stretch out shopping spirit

Color the Friday after Thanksgiving a different shade of black this year. Traditionally, Black Friday has always been the official kickoff of holiday shopping, when bargain-hungry consumers line up outside stores before dawn to take advantage of blowout ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-11-20T19:56:19Z)

Enjoy watch Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears Liv

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Stanford at California

• The Cardinal struggled on the ground last week thanks to mental breakdowns up front and the failure of the offensive line to sustain blocks, and bouncing back this week will be a challenge. Golden Bears defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast has his 3 ... (Source: ESPN 2010-11-20T21:29:23Z)

Title hopes end for USF in 17-10 loss to Pitt

TAMPA -- On a day when USF surrendered its late-season hopes of playing for a first Big East title, mistakes on both sides of the ball and special teams kept the Bulls from looking much like a championship team in a 17-10 loss to first-place Pittsburgh ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-20T23:23:55Z)

Rogers Wireless Facing C$10 Million Fine Over Advertising Campaign

­Canada's Competition Bureau says that it has begun legal proceedings against Rogers Communications to stop what the Bureau has concluded is misleading advertising of Rogers' Chatr discount cell phone and text service. Rogers' Canada-wide advertising ... (Source: Cellular-News 2010-11-20T18:08:57Z)

Watch Duke Blue Devils Vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Live

Don't miss another College Football excitement again. Watch Blue Devils Vs Yellow Jackets Live Streaming NCAA Football Week 12 Game through a free TV software with a lifetime access from your PC or MAC, or even from your iPhone. Simply awesome features ... (Source: Salon 2010-11-20T18:30:25Z)

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