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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 10:40 pm

Get ready for spate of Oscar contenders, box-office champs

Summer may be the busiest time in Hollywood, but this season is the most prestigious. Sure, we'll get our fair share of actioners and romantic comedies in the next couple of months. But through Christmas we'll also see films with Oscar pedigrees. October ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-06T00:03:11Z)

DealTaker.com Announces Sears and Kohls Black Friday Ads Now Available

The holiday bargain shopping season has begun and DealTaker.com, the premier destination for consumers looking to spend less and get more, is excited to announce the addition of 2 more Black Friday ads from Kohls and Sears. Find the ads and deals on ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-05T22:51:36Z)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Four Fresh Looks

So read many of the billboards across the country for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ... but you can trust THG. We've already published numerous photos from the first installment of this final edition to the franchise, along with its official trailer ... (Source: The Hollywood Gossip 2010-11-05T11:02:55Z)

Daniel Radcliffe Explores Tattoo Options; Harry Potter Memorabilia

Daniel Radcliffe, the 21-year-old actor - who shot to fame playing the lead role in the 'Harry Potter' franchise when he was just 11 years old - is delighted filming has finished on the movies as he can now do what he wants, and though he and co-stars Emma ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-05T15:27:47Z)

Anne Hathaway: Tight White Dress With Co-Star Jake Gyllenhaal - More Than Work?

When Anne Hathaway showed up in a tight, white dress to the premiere of "Love & Other Drugs", it showed just how sexy off-screen the talented actress is. The talk of the night, of course, was her tight, white dress, along with how "hot" she and co-star ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-06T03:30:46Z)

Black Friday: Extra Extra, Sears will be open on Thanksgiving. Get a preview of the deals

In the rush to cash on holiday shopping, Sears will open a number of stores on Thanksgiving day and offer a host of Black Friday like deals. According to a company spokesman, this is the first time Sears has been open on Thanksgiving and they're leaking a ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Protesters take to the streets after minimum sentence in shooting death

LOS ANGELES | Dozens of protesters took to the streets Friday, some breaking windows and knocking down fences, after a white former transit officer was sentenced to the minimum possible prison sentence of two years for fatally shooting an unarmed black man ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-06T05:18:08Z)

Walmart to Start 2010 Black Friday Sales This Saturday

Walmart is starting the price war on televisions and laptops with their Black Friday 2010 specials. The "Amazing Walmart Electronics Event" which starts on Saturday at 8A.M., will include discounts on  HDTV's, Compaq laptops, iTune gift cards, and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-04T19:25:11Z)

Not-so-happy holidays ahead at the fuel pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the fuel pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-05T10:34:18Z)

Warriors 85, Jazz 78

Stephen Curry returned from an ankle injury to score nine points over the final 2:35, lifting the Golden State Warriors to an 85-78 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Friday night to stay unbeaten at home. David Lee had 14 points and 15 rebounds ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T05:10:59Z)

Ex-BART cop Mehserle sentenced to two years in Oscar Grant shooting

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert Perry sentenced former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle to two years. He gets credit for a year of time served. Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in July in the fatal shooting of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T21:32:51Z)

Warriors notebook: Coach Keith Smart takes cautious route, sits ailing Stephen Curry again

The Warriors are taking the long view with Stephen Curry. Curry missed his second straight game Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a sprained right ankle. Coach Keith Smart said Curry is close to returning but that the team is being ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-04T13:05:48Z)

Wal-Mart And Best Buy Running Pre-Black Friday Deals

Retailers are preparing their big Black Friday deals and Wal-Mart and Best Buy are starting early with special holiday sales this weekend. Wal-Mart is running a two-day sale on electronics November 6-7. While they don't have any of their freshly stocked ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-11-05T20:21:16Z)

2 Killed In Franklin County Plane Crash

WINCHESTER, Tenn. – Federal Aviation Administration officials confirmed that two people were killed after a single engine aircraft crashed into Keith Springs Mountain in Franklin County Friday morning. National Transportation Safety Board officials said ... (Source: WTVF 2010-11-05T17:08:00Z)

'Geosocial Services' Still Not Popular With Americans

According to a new study released on Thursday, most American adults are not using location-based services, such as Foursquare and Gowalla, which allow users to share their locations with friends and family via the Internet. The Pew Research Center's ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-05T12:00:11Z)

Americans Use Location-based Online Services

New York, NY, United States (AHN) - According to its first-ever report on the use of location-based services, the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life project has found that 4 percent of adults online use location-sharing services such as ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-05T16:10:44Z)

Facebook Deals Threatens Google Places, Foursquare, Gowalla

How Deals affects local search services such as Google Places is less certain. Google has thousands of local businesses using its Places solution, which lets local businesses pay to customize Place pages surfaced on Google.com and Google Maps. Businesses ... (Source: eWeek 2010-11-05T03:24:48Z)

Oil near $87 after hitting two-year high

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the gas pump. There is plenty of oil and gasoline on hand, and pump prices usually fall this time of year. So what's causing the run-up? Most analysts point to the Federal ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

Holidays might not be so happy gas pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the gas pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping to push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T05:55:07Z)

The Top 3 Deals in the Walmart Black Friday Nov. 6 Sale Event

Walmart announced yesterday an early Black Friday electronics sales event starting Nov. 6 at 8am in stores. Walmart is marketing these deals mainly as in-store deals, but the announced TV deals and the Sony PS3 Move console will be available online on ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Warriors continue hot start with win over Utah

Monta Ellis recorded 23 points and seven steals, and the Golden State Warriors won a rare low-scoring affair by beating the Utah Jazz, 85-78, at Oracle Arena to continue to their strong start to the season. Stephen Curry returned from injury that cost him ... (Source: KSN.com 2010-11-06T05:10:59Z)

Small plane slams into mountain, killing Port Orange couple

WINCHESTER, Tenn. — A small plane flying from Daytona Beach to Iowa crashed into a southern Tennessee mountainside, killing a Port Orange couple. Federal Aviation Administration spokeman Lynn Lunsford said a "home-built" Glasair III crashed about 1:40 p ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-06T02:19:11Z)

The Best 3 Best Buy Black Friday Deals on Sale Today

Best Buy is offering today the Best Buy Shop Early Save Big Black Friday sales event. There are nine special Black Friday electronics deals available. We have analyzed them in detail and identified the top 3 Best Buy Black Friday deals you should not miss ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T11:24:24Z)

Johannes Mehserle gets 2 years, was it too light?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Johannes Mehserle heard today the sentence he received in the Oscar Grant BART Shooting . Mehserle was sentenced to 2 years in prison for fatally shooting Grant on a BART platform. Grant's family and friends had wanted the maximum ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-06T00:24:39Z)

Two people die in small plane crash near Winchester, Tenn.

WINCHESTER, Tenn. -- Two people died Friday afternoon when their airplane crashed into Keith Springs Mountain south of Winchester, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. National Transportation Safety Board officials said only the two victims, a ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-11-06T01:29:05Z)

Black Friday deals to start 4-weeks early

Christmas is coming early to some stores. With folks still reeling from the economy, retailers are looking for ways to get consumers into the stores for the holidays. Many big box stores are jumping the gun with door buster sales right now. The day after ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-11-06T04:13:43Z)

Early Black Friday Deals Online and in Stores

Black Friday Sales Online is starting before the day after Thanksgiving. Department stores decided to make the shopping spirit better with earlier deals and great savings online. Benefits of shopping early are being able to buy your holiday gifts before ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-05T22:08:39Z)

Jake Gyllenhall, Anne Hathaway 'Get Intimate' For 'Love And Other Drugs'

Jake Gyllenhaal had no problem getting intimate with Anne Hathaway for his new film Love And Other Drugs - because they had already developed their onscreen chemistry while shooting Brokeback Mountain. The pair, who played husband and wife in the Oscar ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-04T13:12:58Z)

3 films give Hollywood high hopes for box office

LOS ANGELES - There should be something for everyone this weekend at the multiplex as a new family animated film, a male-targeted comedy and a female-targeted drama from director Tyler Perry all have big expectations. If the movie industry gets its wish ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-05T18:55:22Z)

Best Buy Black Friday Deals are now on Sale Online

Best Buy is offering today the Best Buy Shop Early Save Big Black Friday sales event. Best Buy has listed all deals to be available also online on BestBuy.com. Earlier this morning the $259.99 32-inch Dynex HDTV was already on sale online, but has been ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T14:44:50Z)

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