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Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 1:40 am

Chevrolet Donates $10,000 to CATCH in Honor of Detroit Tigers Legend Sparky Anderson

DETROIT , Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Chevrolet has donated $10,000 to CATCH, a Detroit -based children's charity, in honor of Sparky Anderson . Anderson died on Thursday, at the age of 76. "This is an amazing gift in honor of a truly amazing man," said ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-05T22:44:26Z)

U.S. women's soccer stunned by Mexico

The United States is in danger of missing next year's Women's World Cup following one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history, a 2-1 defeat to Mexico on Friday night in the semifinals of qualifying in the North and Central American and Caribbean ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-06T06:22:34Z)

Former Duquesne managers prep big launch

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Former managers of Duquesne Capital Management are preparing to start a new hedge fund that will oversee roughly $5 billion, one of the biggest such launches ever, two people familiar with the situation said Friday. The new ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-05T19:38:19Z)

Foul play not suspected in death of contestant from 'The Bachelorette'

Foul play is not suspected in the death of a contestant on "The Bachelorette" reality TV show whose body was found along a scenic Southern California highway, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said. Julien Hug's body was found Wednesday in the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-06T07:05:31Z)

UPDATE 1-AIG posts massive loss on sale, goodwill charges

NEW YORK Nov 5 (Reuters) - Bailed-out insurer American International Group ( AIG.N ) lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as charges for the discount sale of its consumer finance unit offset growth in its general insurance business. AIG had ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T11:24:24Z)

One Tough Terrier

Lizabeth, a Jack Russell terrier, was on her afternoon walk Thursday on the banks of the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida when her owner heard splashing. "When I looked real close, the gator had her in his mouth," said Tom Martino. Martino, who has a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T21:11:23Z)

Druckenmiller Alumni Said to Start $5 Billion Hedge-Fund Firm

Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Stan Druckenmiller's former colleagues at Duquesne Capital Management LLC are opening a new firm with $5 billion in assets, said four people briefed on the plans, the second-largest hedge-fund startup ever. Druckenmiller, 57, said ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-06T04:06:34Z)

Hall of Fame skipper Sparky Anderson dead

S parky Anderson, the white-haired Hall of Fame manager who directed Cincinnati's Big Red Machine to back-to-back World Series championships and won another one in Detroit, died yesterday. He was 76. Anderson died from complications from dementia, family ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T05:47:58Z)

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)

Pistons hang on for first victory

AUBURN HILLS - John Kuester was running out of ideas to fix a Detroit Pistons season that was quickly falling apart. On Friday night, found one that worked. Kuester benched rebellious guard Rodney Stuckey, started Tracy McGrady at the point and watched the ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-11-06T07:55:37Z)

AIG Posts Massive Loss on Sale and Goodwill Charges

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bailed-out insurer American International Group lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as charges for the discount sale of its consumer finance unit offset growth in its general insurance business. AIG had warned in August that ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-05T11:24:24Z)

NFL fines two Patriots defenders for illegal hits on Brett Favre

Hits on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre were costly for New England Patriots defensive tackle Myron Pryor and linebacker Gary Guyton . The NFL has fined each $7,500 for hits during Sunday's game, including one by Pryor that left Favre needing 10 ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-05T18:26:44Z)

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)

Brett Favre hits costly to Myron Pryor, Gary Guyton

F OXBORO - Brett Favre's head costs two Patriots [ team stats ] a total of $15,000. Defensive lineman Myron Pryor was fined $7,500 yesterday for his hit to the chin of the Vikings quarterback, one that did not draw a flag but did draw blood. An NFL ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T05:39:37Z)

Man rescues his dog from alligator, revives it with CPR

TAMPA, Fla. — Lizabeth the terrier experienced the canine terror of being dragged underwater in an alligator's jaws — and lived to bark the tale. The gator wasn't so fortunate. Tom Martino said he and his Jack Russell terrier were taking their ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T22:01:29Z)

Pistons hold off Bobcats for first win

After the team's morning shoot-around Friday, Tracy McGrady was asked if it would be 20 games before we saw a 30-point, 10-assist night. As he walked toward the locker room he smiled and said: "It will come before that." McGrady offered some much-needed ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-06T08:17:06Z)

Molinari puts on early push to lead HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI — Francesco Molinari built a big lead early before stumbling with two bogeys, then held on for a 2-under-par 70 that gave him a one-shot lead over Lee Westwood (70—136) after two rounds of the HSBC Champions on Friday. Ernie Els finished with ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-06T07:48:28Z)

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)

Pistons report: Notes, quotes

--One night after F Tayshaun Prince criticized head coach John Kuester, an uneasy situation developed between the coach and G Rodney Stuckey in Atlanta. Kuester replaced Stuckey early in the second half with F DaJuan Summers and Stuckey rode the bench the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T06:59:33Z)

Coroner: 'Bachelorette' contestant Hug shot self

The Riverside County coroner has determined that the one-time contestant on "The Bachelorette" reality TV show whose body was found off a highway in Southern California died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A family spokeswoman, Audrey Doherty, said ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-06T04:42:21Z)

Sports in Brief: Mexico shocks U.S. women, 2-1

Mexico beat the United States in one of the biggest upsets in the history of women's soccer, a 2-1 victory Friday night in Cancun on goals by Maribel Dominguez and Veronica Perez that qualified the Mexicans for next year's World Cup. Delran's Carli Lloyd ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-06T06:58:21Z)

Water Cooler

An Alaska man has been sentenced to prison for robbing a bank and fleeing the scene on a bicycle, which he then crashed into a police car. A Florida man shot at an alligator to free his dog from its jaws. Tom Martino said he and his Jack Russell terrier ... (Source: WTOP 2010-11-06T03:16:27Z)

Zahra Baker's searchers find prosthetic leg

HICKORY -- As the search for a missing Hickory girl continues for the third week, search crews have found what police say could be a significant piece of evidence - a prosthetic leg consistent with one used by Zahra Baker. Searchers found the leg while ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-28T05:28:49Z)

Prosthetic leg discovered in search for NC girl

Searchers looking for the remains of a missing North Carolina girl with disabilities found a prosthetic leg and authorities were trying to determine if it was that of the 10-year-old, police said Wednesday. Hickory Police Maj. Clyde Deal said searchers ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-28T01:03:58Z)

Family: 'Bachelorette' contestant Hug killed self

PALM DESERT, Calif.— A one-time contestant on "The Bachelorette" reality TV show committed suicide off a highway in Southern California, a family spokeswoman said Friday. Spokeswoman Audrey Doherty said Julien Hug left his parents a letter explaining he ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T23:20:14Z)

Sparky Anderson, legendary manager of Reds and Tigers, dies at 76

George "Sparky'' Anderson, 76, one of baseball's greatest managers who led Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" dynasty of the 1970s to two World Series championships and won a third in 1984 with the Tigers, died Thursday at his home in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-05T02:49:00Z)

Patriots DL Myron Pryor fined $7,500 for legal hit on Brett Favre

New England Patriots defensive lineman Myron Pryor did everything right. He got past his blocker, made a move, and hit the quarterback. He hit him exactly like he's been trained to hit people his entire life, right in the chest. It was a text-book hit ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-06T05:18:08Z)

2nd UPDATE: Former Duquesne Managers Launching $5 Billion Fund Sources

Former managers of Duquesne Capital Management are preparing to start a new hedge fund that will oversee roughly $5 billion, one of the biggest such launches ever, two people familiar with the situation said Friday. The new fund is called Point State ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-05T20:42:45Z)

Zahra Baker Case: Prosthetic Leg Discovered, Thought to Be Missing Girl's

Investigators have discovered a prosthetic leg that matches the description of the one worn by missing disabled girl Zahra Baker , police announced today. The leg was discovered in a "brushy area," but was not buried, off a road in Caldwell County, N.C ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-27T21:50:41Z)

AIG posts $2.4 billion loss on sale, goodwill charges

NEW YORK (Reuters)-- Bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as charges for the discount sale of its consumer finance unit offset growth in its general insurance business. AIG had warned in August ... (Source: Business Insurance 2010-11-05T20:49:54Z)

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