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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 10:40 pm

Commodities Jump and Nikkei Hits 3 Month Highs

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Gold led a rally in commodities to hit a record on Monday while Japanese shares were at three-month highs as demand for higher-yielding assets got a lift from a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report. A super-loose U.S. monetary policy ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-08T05:30:05Z)

Men using laptop in laps 'may be risking fertility'

Melbourne, Nov 06 (ANI): Men who use their laptops while keeping them in their laps could be risking their fertility, a new research has found. A new study by Fertility and Sterility has found that when men use their laptops in their laps instead of on ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-11-06T09:35:50Z)

Ex-cop killed in Newburgh shooting

NEWBURGH -- Authorities say a former police officer with a history of legal problems was among two men found shot to death in a Newburgh home. The Times Herald-Record, of Middletown, reported Saturday that one of the victims was Francis Piscopo, a former ... (Source: WRGB 2010-11-07T14:49:37Z)

Iran wants nuclear talks held in Turkey

AMMAN, Jordan — Iran agreed to attend talks with the United States and other world powers on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, provided negotiations take place in neighboring Turkey, officials said Sunday. The offer likely was meant to put ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-08T04:18:30Z)

Collahuasi Union Snubs Offer as Talks Resume in Chile

Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- A union at Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi unit in northern Chile rejected a new wage offer and warned members to prepare for a prolonged strike at the world's fourth-biggest copper mine. Talks resumed today after a ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-02T19:49:02Z)

Inside AT&T's Windows Phone 7 Launch

Square store in Manhattan and rally a group of sleepy employees. The group is rising hours earlier than usual to launch the first phones built on Microsoft's new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. The handsets, which go on sale Nov. 8 across the U ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-11-08T06:13:02Z)

2 men, including former Town of Lloyd cop, shot to death in Newburgh

CITY OF NEWBURGH — A former Town of Lloyd police officer and another man died in an empty house Thursday night, gunned down in a mysterious killing on a quiet block. Newburgh police Chief Michael Ferrara said officers were investigating a missing person ... (Source: Times Herald-Record 2010-11-06T06:01:05Z)

Asian Stocks Fluctuate as Carmakers Advance While Banks Decline

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fluctuated as automakers advanced while financial companies declined. Honda Motor Co., a Japanese carmaker that gets about 42 percent of its revenue from North America, climbed 2.7 percent. Komatsu Ltd., the world's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T04:11:21Z)

World Series of Poker whittled down to final two

Poker professionals Jonathan Duhamel and John Racener outlasted more than 7,000 players at the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas on Sunday and will play heads-up tonight to determine the $8.94 million crown. The field was whittled from the nine ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-08T05:51:34Z)

2010 MotoGP Valencia Results

Jorge Lorenzo made it two in a row by winning the final race of 2010 at Valencia ahead of Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi. "Coming here to Valencia I really wanted to win one more time in this fantastic season, in front of my home fans," Lorenzo said ... (Source: Motorcycle USA 2010-11-07T17:12:47Z)

Ex-Lloyd cop among 2 killed in Newburgh, report says

NEWBURGH — Authorities say a former police officer with a history of legal problems was among two men found shot to death in a Newburgh home. The Times Herald-Record, of Middletown, reported Saturday that one of the victims discovered Thursday inside the ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-11-07T08:01:36Z)

Weekend violence kills at least 20 in northern Mexican border city, including 7 in massacre

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico - At least 20 people were killed in drug-gang violence over the weekend in this northern Mexican border city, including seven found dead outside one house. The seven men were believed to have been at a family party when they were ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T19:28:47Z)

YouTube video leads to mass grave in Mexico

MEXICO CITY • It was the dead men who did the talking. And with their videotaped confession, the mystery may have been solved of what happened to 20 men who disappeared after going on vacation in Acapulco and being hauled away by gunmen. Under heavy ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-05T04:50:42Z)

18 Bodies in Acapulco Grave Identified as Kidnapping Victims

MEXICO CITY — The 18 bodies discovered in a mass grave just outside Acapulco have been identified as those of most of the 20 men who were kidnapped as they arrived last month for a brief vacation at the Pacific beach resort city, Mexican state ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-06T22:57:34Z)

HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 on Sale for $149.99

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 launches today. The first deals on Windows Phone 7 phones are available online now. Wlrefly offers the HTC Surround for AT&T for only $149.99 with new contract. You save $50 over the normal AT&T price. (Source: I4U 2010-11-08T06:13:02Z)

Asia Stocks, Oil Rise on Pickup in U.S. Hiring; Euro Falls on Debt Concern

Asian stocks and crude oil rose for a sixth day, the longest winning streak in at least five months, after the U.S. reported a bigger-than-expected pickup in hiring. The euro fell on speculation Europe's debt crisis will worsen. The MSCI Asia Pacific ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

Slayings mount in drug violence in Ciudad Juarez

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- At least 20 people were killed in drug gang violence over the weekend in this northern Mexico border city, including seven found dead outside one house. The seven men were believed to have been at a family party when they were ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-08T04:54:18Z)

Men: Your Laptop Could Be Affecting Your Sperm

Researchers have found that men who sit with a computer in their lap could be adversely affecting the quality of their sperm. Authors of the study, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, said there is not really a lot that can be done about it ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-07T13:16:34Z)

Valencia MotoGP Quote Machine: Final

These press releases just in: LORENZO WINS IN VALENCIA AND ROSSI TAKES THIRD ON YAMAHA FAREWELL World Champion Jorge Lorenzo signed off his victorious season in style today, taking his ninth win in front of his home fans at Valencia. Valentino Rossi ... (Source: Superbike Planet 2010-11-07T18:02:53Z)

FM: Iran agrees to talk with G5+1 in Turkey

Tehran: Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday that Iran has agreed to hold talks with the 5+1 Group member states in Turkey. 'During the past couple of days, we have informed our friends in Turkey that we are ready to hold talks with the G5+1 in ... (Source: Zawya.com 2010-11-08T06:27:21Z)

Collahuasi Runs Mine 'Contingency' as Strike Enters Fourth Day

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc kept their Collahuasi venture operating normally as unionized workers prepared a fourth day of strikes at the world's fourth- largest copper mine, a Collahuasi spokeswoman said. "Our contingency ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T02:31:08Z)

18 Bodies in Acapulco Grave Identified as Kidnapped Men

MEXICO CITY -- The 18 bodies discovered in a mass grave just outside Acapulco have been identified as those of most of the 20 men who were kidnapped as they arrived last month for a brief vacation at the Pacific beach resort city, Mexican state authorities ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-07T06:07:04Z)

Fans root on 9 finalists at World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with $8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament was resuming Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Collahuasi miners overwhelmingly vote to strike

Workers at Chile's Collahuasi mine are overwhelmingly voting to strike in a Wednesday wage-offer ballot, initial counts showed, in a move that could hit output at the world's No. 3 copper deposit. Early results provided by union sources showed 99 percent ... (Source: Mineweb 2010-10-29T05:13:19Z)

Racener likes chances of $8.94M win at World Series of Poker despite being down 6-1 in chips

LAS VEGAS - Florida poker professional John Racener said Sunday he still likes his chances to win the World Series of Poker title despite his 6-1 chip disadvantage to Canadian pro Jonathan Duhamel as they begin their heads-up showdown Monday night. Racener ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T23:53:39Z)

Windows Phone 7 shortage in Europe likely to extend to US

Mobile carriers in Europe are experiencing a shortage of Windows Phone 7 devices due to manufacturing issues, seattlepi.com has learned. And the worldwide problem will likely affect Microsoft's U.S. launch, which starts Monday. U.K. carrier Orange, for one ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-04T00:41:20Z)

Drug Lord's Death Brings Hope, Fear To Mexican City

Mexican military forces cornered and killed one of the country's top drug lords, Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Guillen, also known as "Tony Tormenta" or "Tony the Storm," on Friday. The hours-long gun battle in Matamoros paralyzed this border city run by the ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-08T01:19:33Z)

Is Your Laptop Damaging Your Family Jewels?

"LAPTOP computers really should not be kept in our laps as they may have something to do with male infertility, research has found. When men use their laptops in their laps instead of on their desks, they may be overheating those male parts, which, in turn ... (Source: Student Operated Press 2010-11-07T12:33:37Z)

Ryder Notes: Lorenzo Valiant In Valencia

I've always maintained that tight twisty tracks never produce good racing; not like Phillip Island or the old Hockenheim. Well Valencia made me a liar today: three times. The tight and twisty stadium track dragged a superb performance out of Jorge Lorenzo ... (Source: Superbike Planet 2010-11-07T20:47:32Z)

Iran offers new nuclear talks

(CNN) -- Iran has agreed to new talks about its controversial nuclear program with the United States and its allies, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday, the country's official news agency reported. Iran made the offer through Turkey, a ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-07T14:20:59Z)

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