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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 12:40 am

Android gains smart phone share

Google's (NMS:GOOG) mobile operating system increased its share of the smart phone market to 21.4% in Q3 from 14.9% in Q2, while leader Research in Motion (NMS:RIMM) saw its stake fall to 37.3% from 40.1%, comScore (NMS:SCOR) said. Apple's (NMS:AAPL) share ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T22:32:29Z)

Retailers' slow October might spur competitive holiday deals

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-05T07:21:01Z)

Ankle sprain limits Asomugha

ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice because of a sprained right ankle Wednesday but Oakland coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-11-04T10:56:57Z)

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday to sell uranium, technology, and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Michigan penalty extended by NCAA

The NCAA handed Michigan a third year of probation Thursday for practice and training violations but declined to sharply punish coach Rich Rodriguez or his program for an embarrassing problem that cropped up just a week before last season. The good news ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-05T04:57:51Z)

Modest October sales may spur holiday deals

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For shoppers, that means heavy discounts will come early and often. "The deals will be so ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-05T06:59:33Z)

Falcons CB Dunta Robinson returns to practice for 1st time since suffering concussion

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta's Dunta Robinson has returned to practice for first time since suffering a concussion and has been cleared to play this weekend. The Falcons cornerback practiced Wednesday and hopes to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T18:57:45Z)

NCAA penalizes Michigan for major violations in Rich Rodriguez-led football program

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The NCAA has added a third year of probation to Michigan's football program for rules violations related to practice and training time. The NCAA also ordered coach Rich Rodriguez to attend a rules seminar but otherwise said the school ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T19:10:52Z)

Microsoft Is Superior to Google, Says Steve Ballmer Talking about the Cloud

The rivalry between Microsoft and Google has only accentuated in the past years, with the software company climbing into the Cloud and expanding its territory on the search market, and with the search giant producing operating systems to compete with ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-04T15:36:08Z)

Michigan AD Brandon pleased with NCAA conclusion, will not terminate Rodriguez

The Michigan football team and coach Rich Rodriguez committed major violations of NCAA rules governing practice hours and limits on the number of coaches, but the breaches were not nearly as serious as alleged in early, largely unattributed media reports ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T06:38:04Z)

Eagles' Jackson passes post-concussion tests

PHILADELPHIA -- DeSean Jackson was back at practice, running around and making catches. That was no small feat considering the violent hit he took 17 days earlier. "It feels good," Jackson said Wednesday. "Being away from the games and practices and things ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-03T19:04:54Z)

LeBron James held out of Heat practice with sore leg

Two days after taking a less aggressive approach in Tuesday's rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore right leg, Miami Heat forward LeBron James was held out of Thursday's practice at AmericanAirlines Arena. "He's feeling better," coach Erik ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-04T16:26:14Z)

Facebook launches location-based 'Deals' service

Facebook is launching a series of smartphone services that experts said could give the 500 million-member social network the same central position on the mobile Web that it enjoys in games and photo-sharing, and that could make sharing your physical ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-04T05:56:18Z)

Redmond Magazine Readers Select Acronis as Best Backup and Recovery in 2010 Readers ...

WOBURN, MA--(Marketwire - 11/03/10) - Acronis , a leading provider of easy-to-use backup, recovery, and security solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud environments, today announced that Redmond magazine has released the results of its annual Redmond ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T13:06:59Z)

Microsoft to acquire 3-D chipmaker, price unknown

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Canesta Inc., which makes 3-D imaging chips, has agreed to be bought by Microsoft Corp. for an undisclosed amount. The deal announced Friday comes less than a week before Microsoft is set to start selling Kinect, an add-on for Xbox 360 ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-30T00:18:38Z)

French companies win $22.8B in deals with China

French companies will sell uranium, Airbus planes and technology worth euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) to China in deals announced during a pomp-filled visit by the Asian country's president designed to smooth relations between the two nations. As Hu Jintao ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T05:12:10Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-3) at Orlando Magic (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves conclude a tough two-day trek of the Sunshine State Wednesday when they visit the Magic Kingdom to take on Dwight Howard and Orlando. The Wolves were trounced in Miami last night when LeBron James scored 20 points and dished out ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

Alcatel Lucent Sees 'Turning Point' After Deals in U.S. and China

BERLIN -- Alcatel Lucent, which has struggled in the wake of its 2006 merger, said Thursday that it had reached a "turning point" after clinching $5.7 billion in deals to build high-speed wireless networks and supply other gear for the biggest mobile ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-05T06:02:17Z)

Florida Travel Tips & Deals

Check this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: New packages in Naples -- The Inn on Fifth in downtown Naples has unveiled four new vacation packages that can be enjoyed from now through the end of 2011. Among the offerings is ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-29T18:56:31Z)

Raiders CB Asomugha sits out with ankle sprain

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice Wednesday because of a sprained right ankle, but coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-04T07:50:50Z)

Eagles Notebook: Indications are that DeSean Jackson will play vs. Colts

We still don't have an official announcement, but it became clear yesterday that the Eagles are preparing for the Indianapolis Colts with the idea that wideout DeSean Jackson is playing. Asked after practice to confirm indications that the plan is for him ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-05T06:59:33Z)

Asomugha misses practice with ankle sprain

ALAMEDA, Calif.—The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice because of a sprained right ankle Wednesday but Oakland coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T23:44:04Z)

Facebook Offers Local Deals for Mobile Users

Facebook introduced a feature on Wednesday that will allow retailers and other merchants to offer coupons and special deals through its mobile application, intensifying competition in the market for mobile searches and advertising. People who use Places ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-05T04:14:54Z)

UPDATE 3-Facebook offers Deals, revs up mobile effort

PALO ALTO, Calif, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Facebook, revving up its mobile services for the 200 million people who now use the world's largest social network on their phones, has created an avenue for retailers from Macy's ( M.N ) to Gap Inc ( GPS.N ) to offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T20:16:29Z)

Lebron James sets team record as Heat win fourth straight

Miami — LeBron James isn't sure that he wants to be called a point guard. There's no arguing he can play like one. Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 26 points, James added 20 points and a game-high 12 assists — the most ever by a Heat forward, according ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T15:58:47Z)

Tweet for a chance to win Celebrate the Arts getaway to Naples

In honor of its annual Celebrate the Arts Month, the Paradise Coast wants to know why you would want to win a three-day, two-night Celebrate the Arts getaway package to Naples. Celebrate the Arts month is a promotion of the United Arts Council of Collier ... (Source: News-Press 2010-11-04T16:40:33Z)

Android is gaining ground

The latest figures from comScore finds that Google's Android is drawing more and more users and catching up to the iPhone and the Blackberry. The research firm said that 234 million Americans ages 13 and older used mobile devices in July, August and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-04T22:52:47Z)

The Farmer File: Post-election musings from Marco Islanders

An upset American electorate apparently agrees at the moment with Mark Twain, who said about a century ago that, "To lodge all power in one party and keep it there is to insure bad government." As interested citizens try to measure the impact of the ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-11-04T19:18:02Z)

October sales slowdown likely to lead to holiday discounts

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. Among the deals being offered so far to lure early spending: • Starting Friday, Wal ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-05T06:02:17Z)

RIM Loses Ground to Google's Android, comScore Says

Samsung continued to dominate the U.S. cell phone market, while leading smartphone platform RIM lost some market share to the Android OS in the third quarter, according to Wednesday data from comScore . By sheer volume, Samsung remained the leading handset ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-04T06:24:56Z)

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