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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 12:41 am

Bailey's Kick Saves Cowboys

STILLWATER – Let's run down the list of heroes in Oklahoma State's thrilling victory over Texas A&M Thursday night. Justin Blackmon. James Thomas. Shaun Lewis. Ugo Chinasa. Oh, and former walk-on Dan Bailey whose 40-yard field goal on the game's ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-10-01T10:54:20Z)

Mexican drug gangs thwart search of lake for U.S. tourist

ZAPATA, Texas — A search for a missing American tourist presumably shot and killed by Mexican pirates on a border lake has been thwarted by threats of an ambush from drug gangs, U.S. officials said Thursday. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar told reporters that ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-10-09T05:44:11Z)

Cherrypal Launches Powerful 7-Inch $188 Android 2.1 3D Tablet Computer for the Sub-iPad ...

Cherrypal, a California-based manufacturer of high quality, low-energy consuming and affordable personal computers, today announced the availability of its new sub $200 tablet computer, the CherryPad America. The CherryPad was designed for consumers who ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

CherryPad America Android 2.1 Tablet Announced by Cherrypal, On Sale for $188

Cherrypal is notable for their low cost netbooks designed for Africa. Today however, they announced their first mainstream product, the CherryPad America tablet, at a new low of $188. Shipping adds $18.80, ten percent of the device's cost. The tablet is ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-08T00:16:06Z)

Skittish retailers mean great holiday deals

NEW YORK — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T19:15:27Z)

Grill taps Winston-Salem for 1st N.C. site

Genghis Grill will open its first North Carolina restaurant at a former Blockbuster site in Winston-Salem and create 45 jobs. The Mongolian barbecue grill restaurant is the first of several Genghis Grill locations planned for the Triad. Genghis Grill also ... (Source: Greensboro Business Journal 2010-10-07T16:16:29Z)

Toyota to produce two new Prius cars

NEW YORK — Toyota plans to roll out two new cars under the Prius name by next year, according to a dealer briefed on the plans, as the automaker seeks to turn its popular hybrid into a family of vehicles. The Japanese automaker will begin selling a Prius ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Randy Choate hopes to be part of history — again

ARLINGTON, Texas — Only one team in baseball history has dropped the first two games of a best-of-five series at home and come back to win. That was the 2001 Yankees, who beat the A's. And perhaps a good omen for the Rays, reliever Randy Choate was on ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-09T03:13:52Z)

CherryPad launches for 'sub iPad' market

Cherrypal on Thursday launched its tablet computer, the CherryPad America. Palo Alto-based Cherrypal said the tablet is a powerful, low energy-consuming device that runs on Android applications. The device costs $188 and features a 7-inch resistive touch ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-10-07T17:13:45Z)

Shoppers could have upper hand for holidays

Americans proved in September they are willing to spend, as long as the price and the product are right. Stores including Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Limited Brands and Macy's posted strong September sales figures, helped by customers lured to malls by back ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-08T05:31:04Z)

Texas teens accused of raping high school student

Two teens, including a 17-year-old girl, have been charged with raping a Channelview High School student while her boyfriend was held at gunpoint. Jerricho Prince, 18, and the 17-year-old girl, a current student at the school, were arrested Tuesday. They ... (Source: Brazoria Facts 2010-10-08T06:14:01Z)

Texas Rangers 6, Tampa Bay Rays 0

Michael Young's three-run home run off Chad Qualls highlighted a four-run fifth inning for the Texas Rangers, who defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 Thursday in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. The Rangers lead the best-of-five series 2-0 as the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-07T21:45:46Z)

NYT: Adobe, Microsoft executives discussed sale of Adobe to Microsoft

The chief executives of software makers Adobe Systems and Microsoft discussed the possibility of Microsoft acquiring Adobe to take on Apple in the mobile-phone market, according to a report by the New York Times. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Adobe CEO ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-07T21:45:46Z)

Adobe's stock drops as Microsoft deal speculation ebbs

Adobe Systems shares Friday gave up part of Thursday's surge as speculation dimmmed that the company may be bought by Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to discuss closer collaboration, The New York Times ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

Genghis Grill brings Mongolia to North Carolina

[2010-10-08] Genghis Grill is opening a brand new location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, its first restaurant in North Carolina. The new location will offer residents a chance to "build your own bowl" to their liking. It also opens 45 new jobs to the ... (Source: QSR magazine 2010-10-08T17:34:03Z)

Source: Grand jury probing Tiller death

A federal grand jury is investigating whether last year's murder of a Kansas abortion provider was connected to a broader case involving radical anti-abortion activists, a federal law enforcement official familiar with the case said Friday. The official ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-09T05:08:24Z)

Adobe Pares Gains as Microsoft Deal Speculation Ebbs

(Updates share price in sixth paragraph.) Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Adobe Systems Inc. shares gave up part of yesterday's surge as speculation diminished that the company may be bought by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Texas teens accused of sexually assaulting girl

CHANNELVIEW, Texas—Four teenagers, including a 17-year-old girl, robbed a Channelview High School student and took part in the sexual assault of his girlfriend, investigators say. Jerricho Prince, 18, and the 17-year-old girl, who was also a student at ... (Source: El Paso Times 2010-10-08T18:31:19Z)

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. - A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his church last year by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:54:52Z)

Toyota to roll out 2 new cars under Prius name

Toyota plans to roll out two new cars under the Prius name by next year, according to a dealer briefed on the plans, as the automaker seeks to turn its popular hybrid into a family of vehicles. The Japanese automaker will begin selling a Prius station ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T23:46:17Z)

Cowboys Outgun A&M, 38-35

Oklahoma State scored 31 points in the second half, including a 40-yard field goal by Dan Bailey as time expired to give the Cowboys a 38-35 win over Texas A&M Thursday night at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The Pokes (4-0) trailed 21-7 in the first ... (Source: KTUL 2010-10-01T12:48:51Z)

Genghis Grill to Open First Location in North Carolina!

DALLAS , Oct. 7 -- Genghis Grill is opening a brand new location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina , its first Winston-Salem area restaurant. The new location will offer residents a chance to "build your own bowl" to your liking as well as open 45 new jobs ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-07T15:40:42Z)

Mexican authorities say boats, helicopters, divers being used in search for missing tourist

ZAPATA, Texas (AP) — Hundreds of people using speedboats, helicopters and all-terrain vehicles are searching for a missing American tourist presumably shot and killed by Mexican pirates on a border lake, authorities in Mexico say. Word that the search ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-08T16:22:28Z)

Honda subcompact Fit hybrid goes on sale in Japan

Honda's new hybrid Fit subcompact went on sale in Japan on Friday as the automaker expands its green car lineup that already includes the Insight and CR-Z sports car. The Fit hybrid will start at 1.59 million yen ($19,160), the cheapest of the automaker's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T04:05:10Z)

Stores jittery about holidays

NEW YORK — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-10-09T06:05:40Z)

It wasn't pretty, but the Cowboys find a way late

STILLWATER - Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden learned how to deal with adversity as a minor league pitcher. Those were lessons learned by his teammates on Thursday night. Oklahoma State overcame an awful first half, a fourth-quarter defensive ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-10-01T12:20:13Z)

Michael Young's three-run homer puts Rays in serious trouble

St. Petersburg, Fla. — Gratified to finally be in the playoffs, Michael Young and the Texas Rangers are making the most of their opportunity. Young hit a three-run homer one pitch after keeping his at-bat alive with a disputed check-swing, helping C.J ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

Mexican drug gangs block search for American

ZAPATA, Texas - A search for a missing American tourist presumably shot and killed by Mexican pirates on a border lake has been thwarted by threats of an ambush from drug gangs, U.S. officials said Thursday. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar told reporters that ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-08T06:56:58Z)

Teens charged in rape of Channelview high school student

CHANNELVIEW, Texas (AP) — Two teens have been charged with raping a Channelview High School student while her boyfriend was held at gunpoint. Eighteen-year-old Jerricho Prince and the 17-year-old girl were in Harris County jail Thursday on charges of ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-10-08T03:36:32Z)

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