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Deals of the Hour / November 8, 2010, 1:41 pm

Microsoft fiscal 1st-quarter net income jumps 51 percent, boosted by Windows, Office

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft says its net income rose 51 percent in the most recent quarter, boosted by higher sales of Windows and Office software. In last year's quarter, Microsoft Corp. deferred some revenue from Windows sales. Had it not done so ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-28T20:16:27Z)

AMBER ALERT ISSUED: Two missing 1-year-olds from St. George

An Amber Alert has been issued for two missing one-year-old children from St. George. One-year-old Ja-zija and Ja-zyi Allen. They were last seen Sunday at 300 Reed Street in St. George. Authorities are looking for 18-year-old Kahleeah White, a black female ... (Source: WCBD 2010-11-08T02:59:46Z)

Are NY stores ready for 'Small Business Saturday'?

American Express hopes its Nov. 27 retailers' initiative, comparable to "Black Friday," "Cyber Monday" and "Fashion's Night Out," will start a movement toward shopping at local, independently owned businesses. First, big-box retailers hyped up Black Friday ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-11-08T20:03:24Z)

Lost by police: box that says 'METH'

JACKSON, Wyo. — Officials in Wyoming want people to be on the lookout for a black box with white lettering that says "METH," after a deputy lost a stash used to train police dogs. Teton County sheriff's Sgt. Lloyd Funk says the deputy accidentally left ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-04T18:06:27Z)

Robbers steal new "Black Ops" videogame before release in Maryland

BEL AIR, Md. (AP) - Authorities in northeast Maryland say robbers have stolen more than 100 copies of the highly anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game, which doesn't go on sale until Tuesday. The Harford County Sheriff's Office says at le ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T14:12:38Z)

What's between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? NYC mayor promotes 'Small Business Saturday'

NEW YORK (AP) — There's Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault (sheh-NAHLT') want shoppers to take out their credit cards one more time for Small Business Saturday. Bloomberg says ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-11-08T16:35:48Z)

Radian shares drop on notes offering, subpoena

Shares Radian Group Inc. tumbled Monday after the mortgage insurer announced a public offering of convertible notes and disclosed it received a government subpoena. Radian said it's publicly offering up to $350 million in convertible senior notes due 2017 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T18:44:39Z)

Radian Leads Mortgage Insurers Lower After Announcing Debt Sale

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Radian Group Inc. fell the most in three months in New York trading, leading a mortgage-insurer plunge on concern that an offering of convertible debt will dilute shareholders. Radian, the second-largest U.S. mortgage insurer, dropped ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T18:08:52Z)

Amber Alert: Jazija and Jazyi Allen

ST. GEORGE, SC (WMBF) – An Amber Alert has been issued out of St. George for two toddlers. Authorities are looking for one-year old Jazija Allen and one-year-old Jazyi Allen. Jazija is a black female, 2'0" and 27 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes ... (Source: WMBF 2010-11-08T12:25:16Z)

Black Friday ... in October?

We've seen Christmas decorations in stores before the kids even went back to school in September, so we suppose it's inevitable. Retailers are beginning their blockbuster "Black Friday" holiday shopping sales this weekend, instead of the traditional day ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-10-28T11:33:53Z)

Radian Declines on Concern Debt Sale Will Dilute Investors

Radian Group Inc. , the second-largest U.S. mortgage insurer, plunged in New York trading on concern that an offering of convertible debt will dilute shareholders. Radian dropped 81 cents, or 8.1 percent, to $9.14, in New York Stock Exchange composite ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T14:55:35Z)

Has anybody seen some meth?

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - November 8, 2010 -- A Wyoming deputy is in the doghouse - after losing meth used for dog training. Teton County Sheriff Jim Whalen says his department is suspending dog drug training. Authorities are still looking for the 28 grams of ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-08T14:19:48Z)

From Dali to Marilyn Monroe, Playboy auctions art

Pamela Anderson and Marilyn Monroe may be names that come to mind when one thinks of the art of Playboy, but how about Salvador Dali? A Dali watercolor of a reclining nude that hung in Hugh Hefner's bedroom is among 125 artworks being auctioned by the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T18:23:11Z)

Cops lose box of drugs labeled 'METH'

JACKSON, Wyo. -- Officials in Wyoming want people to be on the lookout for a black box with white lettering that says "METH," after a deputy lost a stash used to train police dogs. Teton County sheriff's Sgt. Lloyd Funk said the deputy accidentally left ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-11-07T20:54:41Z)

Amber Alert issued for S.C. girl

South Carolina authorities have instituted an Amber Alert for 1-year-old Ja-zija Allen, who they believe could have been abducted Sunday night from an apartment in St. George, S.C. The child, born Aug. 25, 2009, is 27 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-08T03:57:02Z)

What's between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? AmEx promotes 'Small Business Saturday'

NEW YORK (AP) — Hoping to drum up support for independent merchants, American Express ' CEO said Monday that his company will promote "Small Business Saturday" on the weekend after Thanksgiving. "This is the start of a movement," said Kenneth Chenault ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-08T20:17:43Z)

Windows Phone 7 Hits Shelves in the US

The first smartphones running under Windows Phone 7, the new mobile operating system Redmond-based Microsoft brought to the market a few weeks ago, are now available for purchase on shelves in the United States. Starting today, US users can purchase three ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-08T13:58:19Z)

Black Eyed Peas and NFL "Time of My Life: Dirty Bit" Parody: Dirty Hit

Parody to Black Eyed Peas "Time of My Life: Dirty Bit" "Dirty Hit" is a parody to Black Eyed Peas "Time of My Life: Dirty Bit." James Harrison, Channing Crowder, Roger Goodell, and Ray Anderson have had their responses to "Dirty" hits throughout the NFL ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-08T02:52:36Z)

Retailers are hoping to get head start on Black Friday

MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Black Friday is still weeks away but at Sears stores across the nation it's happening right now. The giant retailer is offering special sales each week at Black Friday prices with the hope of attracting more customers. "Shopping habits ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T19:41:53Z)

Coconut threat averted before Obama's arrival in India

MUMBAI, India – A few days before President Barack Obama's visit Saturday, U.S. and Indian security officials visited the small Gandhi Museum and ordered the lopping off of ripe coconuts from the trees to prevent any accidental bonking. "People do ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-11-07T12:55:05Z)

WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Ripe coconuts picked before Obama visit, Michelle Obama pillows for sale

Security for President Barack Obama's visit to the Gandhi Museum in Mumbai, India, has included not just a vetting of staff at the historic building, but of its coconut palm trees as well. A few days before Obama's visit, U.S. and Indian security officials ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-06T14:07:51Z)

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)

Roger Goodell: Active players cannot be part of discipline process

Goodell wants to hear their opinions, though. The commissioner said Monday the league has been opposed to allowing active players or team officials to get involved in deciding punishments. The league recently increased its enforcement of rules against ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-08T21:00:40Z)

Playboy auctions off Dali watercolors, Marilyn Monroe centerfolds and artistic assets in NYC

NEW YORK - Playboy magazine is stripping away its artistic assets in an auction of more than 100 commissioned art works in New York City. Up for sale is an original Salvador Dali watercolor, and iconic photographs of Brigitte Bardot, Pamela Anderson and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-08T10:37:54Z)

"Call Of Duty: Black Ops" Heist Probed

If you have a copy of the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game in your possession, chances are it's hot. The game doesn't go on sale until Tuesday. But some thieves in northeast Maryland got their hands on more than 100 copies of the game. On Saturday ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-11-08T12:25:16Z)

Goodell says players won't decide fines for flagrant hits

CINCINNATI -- Sorry, Troy Polamalu . Commissioner Roger Goodell says active NFL players won't be deciding punishment for flagrant hits that merit fines. Goodell wants to hear their opinions, though. The commissioner said Monday the league has been opposed ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-08T21:00:40Z)

Playboy auction

Playboy magazine is stripping away its artistic assets in an auction of more than 100 commissioned art works in New York City. Up for sale is an original Salvador Dali watercolour, and iconic photographs of Brigitte Bardot, Pamela Anderson and the original ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-11-08T10:30:44Z)

No fallen coconuts mar president's visit

MUMBAI, India — Staff security checks at the Gandhi museum before President Obama's visit — check. But the coconut palm trees, too? A few days before Obama's visit yesterday, US and Indian security officials visited the small, two-story building ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-07T11:36:21Z)

Black Friday preview starts now

If retailers had their holiday wish, it would be Christmas year-round. Black Friday sales that are usually reserved for the Friday after Thanksgiving will start at big box retailers today, with Sears' "Black Friday Now" specials on items from diamond rings ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-29T05:06:09Z)

Windows Phone 7 Goes on Sale in the United States; Is There Hope for People in Need of ...

New study shows 72 percent of U.S. adults surveyed identified bad mobile phone behavior as one of their top pet peeves, but only 18 percent admit to engaging in it. REDMOND, Wash. - As Windows Phone 7 goes on sale in AT&T and T-Mobile USA stores across the ... (Source: WebWire 2010-11-08T19:20:27Z)

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