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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 1:40 am

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)

HOLIDAY SHOPPING OUTLOOK Another ho, ho, hum season?

 NEW YORK — The Christmas shopping season doesn't really get rolling 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 ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-10-09T06:12:49Z)

Barbie donning pink diamond choker for sale

This undated photo provided by Canturi Jewels shows a one-carat pink diamond that will be worn in a necklace on a custom-designed Barbie, which will make the doll the world's most expensive Barbie when it goes on the auction block. On Oct. 20, 2010 ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-10-06T18:19:22Z)

'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)

Acer To Ship Dual Core Netbooks With Windows 7, Android Dual-OS

According to Digitimes , Acer just announced plans on its netbook launch press conference to ship all future dual-core netbooks with a dual operating system. The two operating systems that will be installed by default on all future Acer dual-core netbooks ... (Source: Windows 7 News 2010-10-08T10:17:23Z)

Rain causes qualifying postponement in Japan

Persistent rain has forced the postponement of the qualifying session for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Heavy downpours ruined this morning's final practice and with conditions showing no signs of abating and the light fading the decision was ... (Source: The Independent 2010-10-09T07:31:34Z)

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)

World's Costliest Barbie Doll Goes Under Hammer At Christie's

New York, NY, United States (AHN) - If your daughter asks for a Barbie doll on your next shopping trip, beware before you say yes because it might burn your pocket completely. A custom-made Barbie, with a one-carat pink diamond necklace, is available at an ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-07T19:36:55Z)

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)

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)

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)

John Lennon's 70th birthday celebrated in Central Park with peace gathering, mosaic from Italy

NEW YORK — It's hard to imagine which event sounds more implausible: John Lennon's 70th birthday, or the 30th anniversary of his murder. On the day when the Liverpool Lad would have become a septuagenarian, fans will visit Central Park's tranquil ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-09T06:05:40Z)

McMurray takes the pole at Auto Club Speedway

FONTANA, Calif. -- Jamie McMurray and Elliott Sadler will start up front at Auto Club Speedway after a rough day of qualifying for several Chase contenders. McMurray had a fast lap of 185.285 mph around the two-mile oval Friday, just ahead of Sadler ... (Source: NASCAR 2010-10-09T00:29:14Z)

Rough Day for Chase Contenders

Jamie McMurray and Elliott Sadler will start up front in Fontana, Calif., after a rough day of qualifying for several Chase contenders. McMurray had a fast lap of 185.285 mph at Auto Club Speedway's two-mile oval, just ahead of Sadler, another non ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-09T06:48:37Z)

John Lennon's 70th celebrated in Central Park

It's hard to imagine which event sounds more implausible: John Lennon's 70th birthday, or the 30th anniversary of his murder. On the day when the Liverpool Lad would have become a septuagenarian, fans will visit Central Park's tranquil Strawberry Fields ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-09T06:19:59Z)

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)

Next Generation Acer Aspire One Netbooks Will Feature Dual Core & Dual OS (Android/Windows 7)

Dual core processors aren't the only new "dual" aspect about Acer's next generation of netbooks. Acer announced that their upcoming Aspire One netbooks will feature dual core Intel Atom 550 processors and the ability to run both Windows 7 and ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-10-08T07:54:14Z)

Japan GP qualifying delayed until Sunday

SUZUKA, Japan – Qualifying for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix was postponed until Sunday morning due to heavy rain that lashed the Suzuka circuit Saturday. Constant rain resulted in streams of water running across the Suzuka track, and after a few ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-09T08:07:21Z)

Christmas shoppers' skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Deep Discounts Needed To Lure Holiday Shoppers

The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively if needed to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Stores expect gift buyers to scrutinize every ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-07T19:29:46Z)

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)

Japan F1 qualifying postponed

SUZUKA, Japan (AFP) – Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix was postponed to Sunday morning after heavy rain lashed the Suzuka circuit on Saturday. A drenched track for the morning practice session saw just two drivers recording a lap time in the 60 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-09T06:55:46Z)

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)

All Acer Dual-Core Netbooks to Get Android and Windows

Even though netbooks have, thus far, mostly stuck to the Windows 7 operating system, Acer may be meaning to put a stop to this situation by loading all of its future dual-core netbooks with two operating systems instead of just one. According to a report ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-07T07:12:28Z)

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)

Fontana qualifying leaves some Chase drivers behind

FONTANA, Calif. -- Jamie McMurray and Elliott Sadler will start up front in California after a rough day of qualifying for several Chase contenders. McMurray had a fast lap of 185.285 mph at Auto Club Speedway's two-mile oval Friday, just ahead of Sadler ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-09T07:53:02Z)

AP source: Grand jury probing anti-abortion murder

A federal grand jury is investigating whether the murder last year of Dr. George Tiller, one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers, was connected to a broader case involving radical anti-abortion activists, according to a federal law enforcement ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T08:28:50Z)

Biz Break: Tech 'frenemies': Adobe vs. Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft

Today: Would Microsoft buy Adobe? "No comment," Steve Ballmer says. Plus: U.S. jobs report. BofA suspends foreclosure sales in all 50 states. The Dow climbs above 11,000. Adobe stock slides back Adobe Systems stock gave back some of yesterday's gain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

John Lennon's 70th celebrated in Central Park

(AP) NEW YORK - It's hard to imagine which event sounds more implausible: John Lennon's 70th birthday, or the 30th anniversary of his murder. On the day when the Liverpool Lad would have become a septuagenarian, fans will visit Central Park's ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-09T06:41:27Z)

Barbie donning pink diamond choker set for NY sale

Big girls will love this Barbie. The curvaceous, custom-designed doll is donning a necklace featuring a 1-carat pink diamond. She's being offered Oct. 20 at Christie's auction house in New York for an estimated $300,000 to $500,000. At that selling price ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T19:16:38Z)

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