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Deals of the Hour / November 8, 2010, 3:40 am

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)

McCamey makes Illini basketball team go

CHAMPAIGN — The overhaul on the attitude began with the Illinois basketball roster days after the season concluded in March in the NIT quarterfinals, when coach Bruce Weber instituted a get tough policy. The hard work continued in the summer with size ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-11-08T06:13:02Z)

Hayden Panettiere enrolls in school thriller

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Hayden Panettiere, of TV's "Heroes," and Nikki Reed, from the "Twilight" franchise, are attached to star in a high school-set thriller written by "American Psycho" novelist Bret Easton Ellis. "Downers Grove," based on a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-08T08:43:22Z)

UC Irvine

Illinois doesn't expect depth to be a concern with all five starters and seven of its top eight scorers back from last season. That experience could be important as the team deals with very high expectations. The Illini open the season against UC Irvine at ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T20:18:54Z)

Music Doc 'Thunder Soul' Sells to Roadside Attractions

The alumni from Houston's storied Kashmere High School Stage Band are back on the road across America after U.S. indie Roadside Attractions sealed North American rights to music documentary Thunder Soul, directed by Mark Landsman. Landsman's movie follows ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-07T23:25:01Z)

Attorney: Minn woman won't pay $1.5M to recording industry while defense raises legal issues

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota woman ordered to pay a recording industry trade group $1.5 million for illegally sharing music online doesn't plan to pay those damages as her attorneys continue to argue the amount is unconstitutional, she said Thursday. A ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-05T12:50:18Z)

Illini prep to take on UC Irvine

Illinois doesn't expect depth to be a concern with all five starters and seven of its top eight scorers back from last season. That experience could be important as the team deals with very high expectations. The 14th-ranked Illini open the season against ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T21:51:57Z)

Black Friday 2010 Has Deals for Increasing Black Friday Sales in 2010

Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and Ace Hardware are gearing up for Black Friday Sales for 2010. Black Friday ads are being leaked and the deals are good as every store tries to wrestle your hard earned savings away from you. The Chicago Tribune predicts there is ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-28T14:47:10Z)

Is Halle Berry sensing an opening for another Oscar?

Halle Berry, who became the first African-American to win a best actress Academy Award with 2001's "Monster's Ball," is returning to the screen this December in the new film "Frankie & Alice."  The psychological drama, which screened this year at Cannes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-26T02:39:23Z)

Chile's Collahuasi mine hopes for wage deal soon

SANTIAGO Oct 28 (Reuters) - The operator of Chile's Collahuasi mine said on Thursday it hoped to reach a deal with workers during government mediation after the union rejected a wage offer and moved closer to a strike at the world's No. 3 copper deposit ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-28T13:42:44Z)

Black Friday sales starting early

It is not even Halloween yet, but those big holiday sales are starting already. Several stores started offering Black Friday deals. Stores like Sears and Toys-R-Us had sales on Friday, and they will continue every week through December. Many people cut ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T03:10:26Z)

Black Friday Ads Offering Big Deals

Black Friday is just around the corner, and an increasing number of retailers who sell consumer electronics are planning to start their sales early. Some of these retailers include Wal Mart, Best Buy, and Sears. These retailers are starting their Black ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-08T07:10:18Z)

Europe stock index futures signal more gains

PARIS Nov 5 (Reuters) - European stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Friday, adding to the previous day's rally ahead of key U.S. monthly jobs data. At 0701 GMT, futures for the STOXX Europe 50 STXEc1, for Germany's DAX FDXc1 and for France's ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T06:59:33Z)

Iran ready to hold nuclear talks in Turkey

TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday it was ready to hold talks in Turkey with the six world powers on its nuclear programme following a one-year break, turning to a neighbour seen as an ally. The European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton ... (Source: Pakistan News Service 2010-11-08T10:59:22Z)

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares seen inching lower; miners eyed

European stocks are expected to open slightly lower as investors take a breather following last week's strong rally that pushed a number of Europe's benchmark indexes into "overbought" territory. Futures for the STOXX Europe 50 STXEc1, Germany's DAX FDXc1 ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-08T07:10:18Z)

Analysis: IMF power shift opens way for breakthroughs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A G20 agreement to give emerging market countries more power in the International Monetary Fund opens the door for breakthroughs on easing global tensions over trade imbalances. The surprise deal reached at weekend meetings of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-25T10:18:42Z)

Attorney: MN woman can't pay for sharing songs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota woman ordered to pay a recording industry trade group $1.5 million for illegally sharing music online doesn't plan to pay those damages as her attorneys continue to argue the amount is unconstitutional, she said Thursday. A ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T17:15:09Z)

I will get undeserved Oscar: Downey Jr

Iron Man " star Robert Downey Jr . says he would win an Oscar when he doesn't deserve it. The star, who lost out on a Best Actor accolade in 1992 for his role in "Chaplin", despite being the favourite to win, insists award ceremonies don't necessarily ... (Source: Times of India 2010-11-08T07:53:15Z)

IMF Approves China as Third-Biggest Power, Weakening Europe

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a plan that would make China the third- strongest voice in the organization while weakening Europe's influence to make room for emerging economies. Acting on an Oct. 23 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-06T00:53:17Z)

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. ON OSCAR

Robert Downey Jr. thinks he will win an Oscar when he doesn't deserve to. The " Iron Man " star - who lost out on a Best Actor accolade in 1992 for his role in " Chaplin ," despite being favorite to win - insists awards ceremonies don't necessarily ... (Source: CelebrityWonder 2010-11-08T09:40:38Z)

Pakistan cricketer Zulqarnain Haider goes missing

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has gone missing from the team hotel in the United Arab Emirates, according to local media reports. Geo television reported that Haider did not travel with his teammates to the Dubai International Cricket Ground ... (Source: Evening Standard 2010-11-08T10:30:44Z)

Robert Downey Jr. On Oscar…

The 'Iron Man' star – who lost out on a Best Actor accolade in 1992 for his role in 'Chaplin', despite being favourite to win – insists awards ceremonies don't necessarily recognise people for their talents or achievements, but decide when is ... (Source: Elites TV 2010-11-08T00:58:04Z)

Europe's Markets Edge Lower

LONDON—European stocks fell slightly Monday, with the market yet to be entirely convinced about the Federal Reserve's quantitative-easing policy and struggling to respond with any enthusiasm to corporate-earnings news. The Stoxx Europe 600 index was ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-08T08:14:44Z)

Collahuasi union tells workers to vote for strike

* Union says latest wage offer fails to meet demands * Collahuasi calls wage offer fair (Updates with comments from union official, company, paragraphs 3-7; adds byline) By Alonso SotoSANTIAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The workers union at Chile's giant ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-25T21:45:54Z)

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)

Pakistan confirm wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has gone missing

Zulqarnain Haider celebrates taking a wicket during Pakistan's fourth ODI win against South Africa. Photograph: Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images The Pakistan team manager, Intikhab Alam, has confirmed wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has gone missing ahead of ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-08T11:20:51Z)

Jammie Thomas-Rasset - $1.5 Million Fine For File-Sharing

Jammie Thomas- Rasset is fined for $1.5 million dollars for file sharing. This sound crazy for a single mother who I don't think have that much to pay. I know record company want to protect their music, but this amount is outrageous. Read below for the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-08T02:23:58Z)

Pakistan wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider goes missing in Dubai

Fresh turmoil has rocked Pakistan cricket as young wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider has gone missing after reportedly receiving death threats. Haider has been missing from his hotel room here since morning after the fourth one-dayer against South Africa ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-11-08T11:06:32Z)

IMF Elevates China To No. 3 Role On Board

The International Monetary Fund says that China and other major emerging economic powers will get a bigger role on the fund's governing board. IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn announced the structural reforms after a Friday meeting of the IMF's board. It ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-06T11:30:22Z)

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)

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