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Deals of the Hour / November 3, 2010, 6:40 am

Americans take anger, anxiety to the polls

The millions of Americans voting in midterm elections Tuesday were not always sure what they wanted, or even whom. But many knew they were unhappy — uneasy about the economy, frustrated with the direction of the country and dissatisfied with politics. On ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T05:21:42Z)

Brian Anderson: America's new economic reality

Given we are in the middle of a very protracted "jobless" recovery, and given that most economic indicators continue to show tremendous softness, I think America will have spoken through the exercise of their vote that they are extraordinarily ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-11-03T12:24:02Z)

Iran has repeatedly said the stoning sentence has been stayed pending a final decision

A man holds a placard showing a picture of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, who has been sentenced to death by stoning in Iran for adultery. The United States urged Iran to halt the reportedly imminent execution of the mother-of-two for adultery, saying the ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-03T05:36:01Z)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Announces Convertible Preferred Units Offering

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) (the "Company") announced today its intention to offer to sell, subject to market and other conditions, Convertible Preferred Units (the "Units"). The Company expects the Units will initially consist of $ ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-01T10:53:21Z)

Opera offers two views of family life

NEW YORK — Two 20th-century works that depict their composers' vastly divergent views of domestic life are on display for the New York City Opera's abbreviated fall season. Leonard Bernstein's only full-length opera, "A Quiet Place," first ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-11-02T12:53:51Z)

IS THE UNITED STATES A CHRISTIAN NATION?

Can we as a people be divided by politics, religion and everything else call ourselves a Christian nation? Is there such a thing as a Christian nation? How can any nation be a Christian nation? There have been letters to the editor of the Naples Daily News ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-11-03T09:46:33Z)

American Opinion

BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 28, 2010 -- Like many Americans, I was startled and transfixed by the enormity of the response to Glenn Back's call to "restore honor" in America. More people apparently watched the Beck event than watched Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-11-03T09:32:14Z)

Best Andy Richter Moments

Andy Richter never meant to become a sidekick. When Conan O'Brien took over 'Late Night,' head writer Robert Smigel hired Richter to be a writer. But in the weeks leading up to the new show's premiere, it became obvious O'Brien was nervous on camera (it ... (Source: Tvsquad.com 2010-11-02T11:42:16Z)

Bernstein and Strauss offer divergent views of domestic life in City Opera's fall season

Mike Silverman, The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - Two 20th-century works that depict their composers' vastly divergent views of domestic life are on display for the New York City Opera's abbreviated fall season. Leonard Bernstein's only full-length ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-01T16:08:19Z)

Rituals of Native American Church offer comfort, sustenance

The light of a full moon through desert fog cast an ethereal glow around a spacious tepee as worshipers gathered in the foothills of Palomar Mountain last weekend for an all-night prayer meeting of the Native American Church of North America. The Rev. John ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-29T22:59:54Z)

Americans likely took retail breather in October

After a last-minute back-to-school buying spree, Americans appeared to have taken a shopping pause in October, resulting in a mixed retail sales picture. That lull could continue until the day after Thanksgiving, the unofficial start of the Christmas ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T12:16:53Z)

Iranian government gives the nod to execute Ashtiani for adultery – Is it murder? (Video)

In a twisted nightmare of misplaced power, the Iranian government is reported to have given the go-ahead to execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. The conviction? Adultery. So in a sad confirmation of what happens when mystics rule over an anti-society, a ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-03T03:12:51Z)

OnStar's MyLink smartphone apps now available on Android and iOS

DETROIT – Beginning today, owners of 2011 Chevrolet models can access their vehicle information and OnStar services right from their smart phones. The myChevrolet and OnStar MyLink applications, available as free downloads, provide drivers with ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-29T23:57:10Z)

Team Coco goes online to help draw interest for new TBS show

In less than a week, Conan O'Brien will return to television as the host of "Conan," a new late-night talk show on TBS. After nearly 10 months without any sign of string dancing and chaotic dancing, the wait is nearly over – and I can't wait. Such a long ... (Source: The Daily Athenaeum 2010-11-03T02:51:23Z)

SodaStream Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100903/NY58941LOGO-b ) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. are acting as the joint bookrunning managers for the offering.  In addition, certain shareholders of the Company have granted ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-02T23:59:35Z)

Greenlight Re Announces Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Nov. 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (Nasdaq:GLRE) today announced financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2010. Greenlight Re reported a net income of $29.0 million for the third ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-03T03:48:39Z)

Conan's Back! Team Coco Puts Together First New Conan O'Brien Episode "Show Zero" (Video)

Conan O'Brien, the fire-headed former host of NBC's "Tonight" Show has been off the air for far too long, and has given way to upstarts like Jimmy Fallon in the late night world after getting shafted for his time slot by Jay Leno. O'Brien plans to make his ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-02T23:59:35Z)

Western Digital Releases Photo Share App for Android

Western Digital seems really keen on adding more and more functionality to their home network drive range, the company just releasing a new Android app that lets users view all the photos stored on their My Book Live, My Book World Edition and WD ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-03T09:46:33Z)

ProLogis To Offer 80 Million Common Shares

ProLogis (NYSE: PLD | PowerRating ), the leading global provider of distribution facilities, today announced it intends to offer 80 million common shares in a registered public offering. The company also plans to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-25T19:58:31Z)

Leonard Bernstein's Dark Side: A Quiet Place Revived After Three Decades of Neglect

This is the age of the director and theatrical opera, we're told, and yet we keep getting disappointing, dull productions. There are a few glimmers of light, however, and one of the brightest is Christopher Alden, who's been making himself at home at New ... (Source: New York Observer 2010-11-02T23:38:06Z)

WD(R) Gives Android(TM) Phone Users Remote Access to Their Entire Photo Library

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Digital(R) (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today announced that its WD Photos(TM) photo viewer app now enables Android (TM) smartphone users to view all the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-02T16:07:08Z)

Young workers' careers to carry lifelong scars of Great Recession

WASHINGTON - As the nation struggles with the aftermath of the Great Recession, few groups have suffered greater setbacks or face greater long-term damage than young Americans - damage that could shadow their entire working lives. Unemployment for 20- to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-02T19:20:24Z)

Christmas at Halloween: The Retail Holiday Megalopolis

Black Friday, the day that retailers traditionally offer ridiculously low prices and open their stores at ridiculously early times for ridiculously crazed customer isn't just for the day after Thanksgiving anymore. In fact, and this is scary, retailers are ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

ELECTION 2010: What voters say at Maryland polls

What voters had to say after casting ballots in Tuesday's Maryland election: Peter Thomas, 55, a federal government worker who lives in Silver Spring, Md., said he voted for all Democrats on Tuesday. "I just think the Democrats are doing a great job, and I ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-11-03T02:01:16Z)

Analysis: Americans united but divided

America is united in its frustration over the economy, over Washington, over where the country is heading. But it's deeply split about how to fix some of the nation's biggest woes — a ballooning federal debt, near 10 percent joblessness and a sluggish ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T08:13:30Z)

UBICS, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer to Repurchase up to 2,557,492 Shares of its Common ...

CANONSBURG, Pa. , Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UBICS, Inc. (Pink Sheets: UBIX.pk - News ) today announced it has commenced a tender offer to purchase up to 2,557,492 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $0.75 , and upon the terms and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-28T11:05:15Z)

Black Friday creeps on Halloween: holiday deals start early

There are certain rules that govern the holiday season. Don't listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. You could, but a friend/roommate/significant other will be along shortly to tell you to shut it off. In the same vein, decorations shouldn't ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-30T04:14:52Z)

Voters carry anxiety and disappointment to the polls

On an Election Day that seemed a long way from 2008, disappointment was the theme. "I'd like to find somebody to blame," said Kimberly Abrudan, a customer service manager who had voted at a Delaware charter school for Democrat Chris Coons for Senate. "It ... (Source: Blueridgenow.com 2010-11-03T01:46:57Z)

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani

FILE - This undated file image made available by Amnesty International in London on Thursday, July 8, 2010, shows Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, a mother of two who was sentenced to death by stoning in Iran on charges of adultery. France said Wednesday, Nov ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-11-03T11:05:18Z)

Penny Stock Scholar: Mestek, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: MCCK), SPOOFEM.com, (PINK SHEETS: SPFM), Triton ...

Mestek, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MCCK | PowerRating ) (the "Company") announced today the commencement of a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer (the "Offer") to acquire shares of its common stock. The Company intends to spend up to $2.5 million to repurchase ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-26T08:37:18Z)

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