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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 4:40 am

Lawyers for Conn. man convicted of deadly home invasion challenge replacement juror

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Attorneys for a Connecticut man convicted of a deadly home invasion are challenging a judge's decision to replace a regular juror with an alternate to determine his sentence. A hearing will be held Wednesday in New Haven on the motion ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T10:42:38Z)

"Burlesque" Soundtrack Due Out November 22

RCA Records will release Burlesque , the soundtrack to the Sony Pictures film Burlesque , starring Christina Aguilera and Cher , on November 22. The soundtrack features new recordings performed and co-written by five-time Grammy winner Aguilera. But wait ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-11-01T20:33:10Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Release Date and Super-Amoled

The first-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab has only been available for a few days in select countries , so comes as a huge surprise that Sammy is already talking about the Tab 2. It was assumed that the current model would come with a Super AMOLED panel, but this ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-03T15:51:38Z)

European Stocks Open Higher

LONDON—European stocks opened firmer Thursday, tracking gains in the U.S. and Asia following the Federal Reserve's announcement on fresh quantitative-easing measures. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.7%. London's FTSE 100 Index gained 1%, Germany's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T08:05:09Z)

Chandra Levy murder trial to conclude 3rd week, jailhouse informants to testify soon

WASHINGTON - Jurors in the Chandra Levy murder trial have heard nearly two weeks of testimony but have yet to hear key testimony from prison inmates who say the defendant confessed his crime to them. Ingmar Guandique (gwahn-DEE'-kay), a Salvadoran ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T08:33:47Z)

Secretary General Ignores Pleas to Ask China to Free Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday ignored pleas from human rights activists to ask President Hu Jintao of China to release from jail the new Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Liu Xiaobo. Despite Mr. Ban's statements that he considers human rights a ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-02T06:05:50Z)

All Christians 'targets,' Iraqi militant group says

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- All Christians in the region are now "legitimate targets," al Qaeda in Iraq announced Wednesday, as the group's deadline for Egypt's Coptic church to release alleged Muslim female prisoners expired. An audio message released Monday ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-03T09:39:24Z)

As 'Burlesque' release approaches, Tempest Storm seeks answers

It would seem impossible to make a movie hooked to the history of burlesque without invoking the name or even image of Tempest Storm, but Sony Pictures seems to have done just that. An upcoming feature film centering on characters who inhabit the world of ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-26T05:38:21Z)

Stocks fall after Federal Reserve announcement

Stocks are falling after the Federal Reserve said it plans to buy $600 billion in Treasurys to stimulate the economy. Investors had been waiting throughout the day to see exactly how big the bond-buying program would be. The Fed's aim is to drive interest ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T18:50:35Z)

Sony Ericsson LiveView for Android but Not iOS: UK Release

The new Sony Ericsson LiveView is being released in the UK on November 19 and we know that all Android users running Android 2.0 will be very happy indeed, wonder if iOS users are a little disappointed? Sony Ericsson Live View is a cool accessory for ... (Source: Phones Review 2010-11-03T14:32:53Z)

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Newell Rubbermaid, Jarden, Fortune Brands, Cooper Industries and Avery ...

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL : ) is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2010 results on Friday, October 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 41 cents a share. Second Quarter Performance Newell Rubbermaid logged a strong 23 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-26T14:06:35Z)

Qaeda Group Claims Seizure Of Iraqi Christians, Threatens Egypt Church -SITE

BAGHDAD (AFP)--Al Qaeda group The Islamic State of Iraq claimed its fighters had captured Christians, and gave the Coptic church in Egypt a 48-hour deadline to release alleged female captives, monitors said Monday. The group said an "angry group of ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-01T01:42:10Z)

Closing arguments to begin in deadly home invasion trial in Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — A Connecticut jury will hear closing arguments before deciding whether a man convicted of a deadly home invasion should get the death penalty or life in prison. Prosecutors and attorneys for Steven Hayes will make the arguments ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-11-04T10:49:48Z)

Penpal: Chandra Levy killing suspect wrote of 'dead girl'

WASHINGTON -- While in prison, the man charged with murdering Washington intern Chandra Levy wrote a penpal admitting that he was involved in a crime that involved a "dead girl," a witness testified Tuesday, though her memory of the letter came under ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-04T00:19:52Z)

Jay-Z To Release First U.S. "Hits Collection" In November

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Adding to the monster list of releases set to drop on November 22nd, Jay-Z has set that date for the release of his first-ever stateside hits collection, "Jay-Z: The Hits Collection, Volume One." "Jay-Z: The ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-03T19:04:54Z)

Conn. prison official testifies in home invasion

NEW HAVEN, Conn.— A Connecticut prison official has testified that a man convicted in a deadly home invasion told her he planned to use events to show remorse to the jurors who will decide whether he gets the death penalty or life in prison. Karen ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-02T20:46:18Z)

Chandra Levy trial testimony focuses on unexplained DNA

WASHINGTON -- Testimony at the Chandra Levy murder trial focused Wednesday on DNA from fewer than a dozen skin cells that were found on the murdered intern's running tights and came from an unknown male. The mystery skin cells found found during testing by ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T22:39:39Z)

Galaxy Tab WiFi-only model hitting Best Buy for $499.99, Sprint 3G model on sale November 14th?

We knew it was coming, now the WiFi only Galaxy Tab looks to have leaked with pricing in a Best Buy advertisement. According to some extracts obtained by Pocketables , a silver WiFi-only Tab will be available for $499.99 (a buck more than its WiFi-only ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-25T15:05:02Z)

Cher Drops a Dozen Revelations About Chaz Bono, Sonny Bono, Sarah Palin and More

Hollywood has Britneys , Lindsays and Mileys aplenty. But there is only one Cher . At 64 years old, more than 40 years after breaking into show business, Cher (real, little known name: Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere) remains an icon of the music world and pop ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T10:35:29Z)

Chinese court criticizes activist's Nobel

BEIJING — A spokesman for the Beijing court that upheld an 11-year prison sentence for Nobel Peace Prize recipient Liu Xiaobo denounced the award yesterday, in the latest indication that China will brush aside international calls for his release. The ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

Syniverse Beats Zacks Consensus

Syniverse Holdings Inc . (NYSE: SVR - News ) reported third quarter 2010 adjusted earnings per share of 53 cents, which was above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents. Syniverse reported third quarter 2010 revenues of $166.9 million, up 43.0% from $116 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T22:11:01Z)

Jay-Z Collections Announced

Jay-Z: The Hits Collection, Volume One is set to hit stores November 22nd on Roc Nation/Def Jam Recordings. HITS COLLECTION, VOLUME ONE will be available in three separate packages: The Standard Edition, with the essential 14 tracks and a 12-page booklet ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-11-04T10:06:51Z)

Samsung Preps 7-inch Super AMOLED, Galaxy Tab to Receive It

Samsung Mobile Display is reportedly gearing up to bring to the market a new, 7-inch, Super AMOLED display, one that would offer increased performance when compared to the currently available AMOLED touchscreen displays. Moreover, rumor has it that Samsung ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-03T21:49:33Z)

Galaxy Tab Coming Soon to T-Mobile UK

Galaxy Tab, the first Android-based Tablet PC the South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has unveiled officially to the world last month, should soon make an appearance on the airwaves of wireless carrier T-Mobile UK too. The tablet PC was announced ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-22T14:39:58Z)

LiveView Android display hits UK November 19 for £50

Sony Ericsson's LiveView companion display for Android smartphones has got itself a release date, courtesy of UK retailer Play .  According to the site, the LiveView will be released on November 19 priced at £49.99 ($80). The LiveView is a 1.3-inch ... (Source: ANDROID COMMUNITY.COM 2010-11-04T03:25:59Z)

IFF Earnings Preview

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ( IFF ) is slated to release its third quarter 2010 results on Thursday, November 4. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter earnings per share (EPS) is 86 cents, representing an annualized growth ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-03T11:05:18Z)

Stocks waver ahead of Federal Reserve announcement

Stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday as investors turned their attention to the Federal Reserve after there were few surprises in the midterm elections. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 25 points in midday trading, but still near its highest ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T17:39:00Z)

Iraq's Christians are fearful after siege of Baghdad church ends with 52 dead

Egypt's Christians had originally maintained they were kidnapped and staged rallies for their release. In both cases, police subsequently recovered the two women, who denied they had converted. They were then spirited away to distant monasteries. The cases ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-11-01T15:25:22Z)

JAY-Z: THE HITS COLLECTION, VOLUME ONE Arrives Nov. 22nd On Roc Nation/Def Jam ...

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101103/NY93702) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080402/LAW018LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080402/LAW018LOGO) JAY-Z has transcended being pigeon holed; opening doors for artists ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-03T13:57:06Z)

Chinese court that upheld sentence on Liu Xiaobo denounces awarding of Nobel Peace Prize

BEIJING - A spokesman for the Beijing court that upheld an 11-year prison sentence for Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo denounced the award on Friday in the latest indication China will brush aside international calls for his release. The unidentified ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T11:25:33Z)

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