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Deals of the Hour / November 8, 2010, 12:40 am

This week in entertainment: Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams team in comedy ...

Tuesday: Michael Cera must defeat Mary Elizabeth Winstead's superpowered evil exes to win her over in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," directed and cowritten by Edgar Wright of "Shaun of the Dead." Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade and Kevin James refuse ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-08T08:00:25Z)

Steve Ballmer cashes in $1.3B worth of Microsoft shares, Apple looked into Kinect technology

Microsoft confirmed Friday that CEO Steve Ballmer intends to sell almost one-fifth of his stake in the software giant, starting with sales this week that total $1.3 billion, while a new report claims Apple tried to license the technology used in Microsoft ... (Source: Apple Insider 2010-11-06T04:35:12Z)

AT&T's U-Verse Loses Access to HGTV, Food Network

AT&T Inc. 's U-Verse video customers lost access to Rachael Ray 's "30 Minute Meals" and other shows on the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. Scripps "won't ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-05T15:34:56Z)

Collahuasi Copper Mine Operating Normally on Third Day of Strike

Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile is operating "normally" as a workers' strike over pay entered its third day, a spokeswoman said. "Our contingency plan is working," Bernardita Fernandez, a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

UPDATE 1-Commerzbank expands board, creates E. Europe post

FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Germany's second-biggest lender Commerzbank ( CBKG.DE ) expanded its management board to 10 members, adding a post dedicated to central and eastern Europe as third-quarter profits tripled at Polish unit BRE BREP.WA. "Now that ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-04T16:40:33Z)

Kinect was offered to Apple first, but Apple couldn't seal the deal

It's always interesting to hear what new technologies are offered to what companies, and how things shake out. The iPhone, for instance, was initially turned down by Verizon before it went to AT&T. Turns out Apple could have stolen a key technology away ... (Source: DVICE 2010-11-05T20:42:45Z)

AT&T and Scripps Networks Reach Fair Programming Agreement

DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* is pleased to have reached an agreement with Scripps Networks. HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC are now back on AT&T U-verse® TV. We're very satisfied that this is a fair deal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-08T01:05:14Z)

Armed robbers steal 100 'Call of Duty' video games in Bel Air

Handgun-wielding robbers who burst into a video-game store in Harford County over the weekend made off with more than just cash: They also stole more than 100 copies of the newest game in the popular "Call of Duty" series, which won't go on sale until ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-11-07T19:07:19Z)

Robbers made off with four cases full of Black Ops

Robbers broken into the GameStop store at Baltimore in Maryland, and fled away with more than 100 copies of the highly anticipated first-person shooter "Call of Duty: Black Ops". The robbery apparently took place on Saturday night just following the ... (Source: Topnews 2010-11-08T08:21:53Z)

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)

Food Network, HGTV among channels removed from AT&T U-verse menu

Millions of AT&T Inc.'s U-verse video customers lost access to the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. AT&T pinned the blame on Scripps, saying in a statement Friday that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Commerzbank Misses Third-Quarter Profit View

Commerzbank posted forecast-missing third quarter results, as a slump in the private customer segment and its asset backed-finance business offset good business in corporate lending. "On the whole, we intend to conclude 2010 with a net profit according to ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-08T08:07:34Z)

UPDATE: Chile Collahuasi Wage Deal Voting Edging Closer To Strike

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- A strike at Chilean copper mine Dona Ines de Collahuasi, one of the globe's largest red metal mines, seemed to be edging closer as unionized workers cast votes on the company's final wage offer, a labor leader said late Wednesday ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Goes on Sale in UK

Across the pond, lucky Europeans are waking up to the opportunity to buy Samsung's overpriced Galaxy Tab. The Android 2.2 3G tablet is on sale today, and can be had on the 3 network at a confusion of different prices. These tariffs come from Carphone ... (Source: Wired News 2010-11-01T11:14:50Z)

There is interest in Valentine | BREWERS Both sides deny deal is in place /

San Francisco - Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No decision ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

Brewers interested in Valentine, but there's no deal

San Francisco — Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

Samsung Includes SRS 5.1 Mobile Technology in Galaxy Tab

SRS Labs, a developer of surround sound, audio, and voice technologies, announced the inclusion of the SRS 5.1 Mobile surround sound solution in Samsung's new Galaxy Tab phone. The SRS 5.1 Mobile solution featured on the upcoming Galaxy Tab originally ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-08T06:34:31Z)

Europe Factors-Shares set to pause after brisk rally

PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - European stocks were set to inch lower on Monday, as investors take a breather following last week's strong rally that pushed a number of Europe's benchmark indexes into "overbought" territory. Shares in the basic resources sector ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-08T07:46:06Z)

A Giant leap for a fan

When the end came, the celebration about to begin, Dick Johnson was sitting by himself in a Red Robin restaurant, sipping a beer and watching the World Series on TV, a needed respite as he made his way home to Boston after a day in Manhattan. Edgar ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-08T04:47:08Z)

"Unstoppable" on track for box office success

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Director Tony Scott may have missed his mark by a bit on his last cinematic train ride with "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three," but he hits his target dead-on in "Unstoppable," which Fox opens on Friday. The best blue ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-08T08:21:53Z)

Samsung Continuum User Manual Appears on Verizon's Website

Today, November 8th, 2010, is the day when Samsung and Verizon Wireless announce officially the launch of a new smartphone, the Samsung Continuum. Rumored for quite some time now, the handset seems set to finally make an appearance on shelves in the US, as ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-08T07:53:15Z)

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)

Denzel Washington forever moving forward

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Asked the toughest part of making "Unstoppable," Denzel Washington looked at this reporter like he had lost his mind. "Are you kidding? Have you ever tried running along the top of a box car — while it was going like 50 or ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-07T09:48:58Z)

Huge crowds expected at ticker-tape parade for World Series champion San Francisco Giants

SAN FRANCISCO - This baseball-smitten city will toast the San Francisco Giants' World Series championship with a ticker-tape motorcade Wednesday reminiscent of the one held when the team moved west from New York 52 years ago. Huge crowds of screaming fans ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-03T11:19:37Z)

Valentine's Former Team Captures Japan Series

The Chiba Lotte Marines defeated the Chunichi Dragons, 8-7, in 12 innings to win the Japan Series, four games to two, with one tie. Lotte won its first title since the team was managed by Bobby Valentine in 2005. (Source: New York Times 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

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)

Caltrain carries thousands of Peninsulans to San Francisco Giants World Series victory celebration

Caltrain became a part of the Giants winning season Wednesday when it carried an additional 25,000 to 30,000 riders to the Giants parade and celebration in downtown San Francisco. Baseball fans began lining up in the wee hours of the morning at numerous ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-05T00:47:19Z)

LG Quantum Windows Phone 7 is available for Pre-order

The new Microsoft Windows Phone 7 smartphones go on sale today in the United States. The AT&T Samsung Focus and the HTC Surround are available and shipping today. The LG Quantum Windows Phone 7 is now available for pre-order in the AT&T Online Store. The ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-08T06:41:40Z)

Harford robbers steal more than 100 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' video games

Handgun-wielding robbers who burst into a video-game store in Harford County over the weekend made off with more than just cash; They also stole more than 100 copies of the highly anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops," which won't go on sale until Tuesday ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-07T19:28:47Z)

Apple could have had Kinect but was a 'pain in the ass'

CultofMac is reporting today that Apple was first offered the technology behind the newly launched Kinect motion control system, but they were too much of a "pain in the ass" for a deal to work. The site reports of a flight from Europe to San Francisco ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

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