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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 3:39 am

Raiders Can't Conquer San Diego; 13 Straight Losses To Chargers

Oakland, CA, United States (AHN) - The Oakland Raiders are expected to come out in full force Sunday, as they seek to end a 13-game losing streak against their AFC West rival, the San Diego Chargers. The stage is set for an intense Californian football ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-08T19:50:03Z)

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)

CBS AND CHILLINGO BRING THE CRIME-SOLVING THRILLS OF 'NUMB3RS' TO THE IPAD ...

[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress .] Los Angeles – October 7, 2010 – CBS Mobile and Chillingo, a leading downloadable games publisher, today ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-10-07T16:59:26Z)

SLED says members of Mexican heroin cartel indicted, jailed in SC

Also, the following three people were arrested Monday by SLED during a raid connected to "Operation Black Poppy." They, too, have been charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine: Anselmo Villalobos-Alcala, Jorge Louis Guitterez-Iberria and Noel Adan ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-08T20:33:00Z)

Oakland Raiders desperately want to end their 13-game losing streak to San Diego Chargers

Four games into their NFL careers, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and linebacker Sam Williams discovered the joy of a Raiders victory over the San Diego Chargers, an AFC West rival. More than seven years and 13 losses later, Asomugha and Williams still are ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

Nonconference scheduling is tricky for Oklahoma State

"Why would we ever go play in Lafayette, Louisiana ?" The answer: to get the Ragin' Cajuns back in Stillwater, twice. Non-conference scheduling isn't easy. And it's about to get more difficult, with realignment spurring the Big 12 's shift to nine-game ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-07T01:28:52Z)

Inview Technology to Demonstrate Its Revolutionary NEELiX Platform at the Hong Kong Consumer Fair

Inview Technology : , the world leading supplier of royalty free EPG's has announced that after signing license agreements with a number of key silicon suppliers, it is to demonstrate its revolutionary new NEELiX platform at the Hong Kong Consumer Fair ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-27T14:19:30Z)

Ozzy Osbourne "Sickened" That Anti-Gay Church Is Using His Song

Ozzy isn't happy... Ozzy Osbourne has released a statement saying he is sickened by the fact that the Westboro Baptist Church, a well known anti-gay church, has been using his song "Crazy Train." "I am sickened and disgusted by the use of 'Crazy Train' to ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Across South Carolina

COLUMBIA --- South Carolina state police say they've arrested 18 people in a heroin bust. The State Law Enforcement Division on Thursday announced the arrests they say are part of a yearlong investigation known as "Operation Black Poppy." Authorities say ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-08T06:21:10Z)

Another wild Thursday night for the Cowboys

Maybe it's the Thursday night games. "I think it's a little bit of both," Dan Bailey said. The Oklahoma State kicker decided Thursday night's thriller at Boone Pickens Stadium . Why not let him decide this? His game-winning field goal as time expired ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-01T14:50:33Z)

Inview Technology Sign Licensing Agreements to Supply NEELiX Platform to Key Silicon Vendors

Inview Technology , the world leading supplier of royalty free EPG's has today announced that license agreements have been signed with a number of key global silicon vendors enabling the integration of its revolutionary NEELiX platform across millions of ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-09-29T12:36:55Z)

Raiders get another chance to end woes against Chargers

Four games into their NFL careers, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and linebacker Sam Williams discovered the joy of a Raiders victory over the San Diego Chargers, an AFC West rival. More than seven years and 13 losses later, Asomugha and Williams still are ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-10-08T02:24:57Z)

Ozzy Osbourne "Disgusted" by Anti-Gay Church Using His Music

Ozzy Osbourne sounds ready to bite somebody's head off. The British rock god released a statement saying he was "disgusted" by a Kansas-based church's choice to perform his music on the steps of the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday. "I am sickened ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-08T00:08:56Z)

What They Said: Commonwealth Games

India Real Time presents a round-up of commentary and analysis of one of the key news events this week the ongoing Commonwealth Games in New Delhi from Oct. 3 to Oct. 14. After India's reputation took a beating in the run-up to the Games, the country got ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-09T03:35:20Z)

Daily problems steal golden glow from athletes at India's Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI, India - Thursday's results at the Commonwealth Games saw the usual haul of gold medals by some of the world's top athletes — but the glory was accompanied by glitches: A large scoreboard crashed to the ground at the vacant rugby stadium and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T19:51:14Z)

Warmup pool blamed after up to 15 swimmers become ill at Commonwealth Games in New Delhi

NEW DELHI - The already-troubled Commonwealth Games is facing a new crisis — reports that up to 15 swimmers on the England and Australia teams have a stomach virus potentially caused by the suspect quality of water at the aquatics center in New Delhi ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T09:14:09Z)

Inview Technology Agrees Deal with Grooveshark to Be Flagship Music Provider on NEELiX

Inview Technology , the world leading supplier of royalty free EPGs, has announced a partnership with audio streaming giant Grooveshark to offer a music on demand application on their IP-connected platform, NEELiX, which will launch across Europe in the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-08T19:50:03Z)

1 step forward, often 2 back at Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI The pool water is clean, but the toilets in the aquatic venue are blocked. Ticket sales are on the increase but the stadiums still seem mostly empty. There was a "major communications blunder" at the track that nearly resulted in athletes being ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-09T08:00:12Z)

Woman held for selling Commonwealth Games tickets in Delhi

A woman was arrested in south Delhi for allegedly selling tickets of Commonwealth Games in the black market, police said today. Rekha, 34, was apprehended from near Jawaharlal Nehru stadium yesterday while trying to sell some tickets of the Games, a senior ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-10-09T10:23:22Z)

Shoppers may have the upper hand come Christmas

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: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-08T07:54:14Z)

Cowboys hit the road! - KRMG Sports with Rick Couri

No. 22 Oklahoma State is finally ready to hit the road. The Cowboys started the season 4-0 and cracked the Top 25 without ever having to leave the comforts of Boone Pickens Stadium. But after opening with four straight home games for only the second time ... (Source: KRMG 2010-10-08T12:19:05Z)

Health Reform to Cover Most Young Adults by 2014

More than 12 million of the nation's 15 million uninsured young adults ages 19 to 29 may be able to get health insurance in 2014 as a result of the healthcare reform law, according to a report released Friday by the Commonwealth Fund. "By providing ... (Source: MedPage Today 2010-10-08T20:11:32Z)

Stray dog: Canine runs onto track and into infield during competition at Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI - He ran the wrong way and went way out of his lane, but he was still golden at the Commonwealth Games. A golden-haired dog ran onto the track and into the infield Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, drawing cheers from the crowd before ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-09T08:00:12Z)

Heroin bust puts dent in SC deals

COLUMBIA — The junkie would call a drug dealer's dispatcher and place an order for heroin. A meeting time and place — often a very busy and public location — would be set for the heroin user to meet a courier. The courier would lead the user to a ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-08T11:14:39Z)

Majesco Entertainment and TAITO Release 'Gardening Mama' App on the App Store

EDISON, N.J. , Oct. 4 -- Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, and Taito announced the Gardening Mama App is available on the App Store. The App is an extension of the Cooking Mama ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-04T13:56:53Z)

Ozzy Osbourne Blasts Anti-Gay Church For Using His Music To Promote Hate

Washington, DC, United States (AHN) - Ozzy Osbourne is "disgusted" by Westboro Baptist Church after they played his music outside the United States Supreme Court to promote hate. The Godfather of Heavy Metal learned that the anti-gay church used his song ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-08T11:07:30Z)

Consumers could have upper hand this Christmas

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: Vacaville Reporter 2010-10-08T08:08:32Z)

Rip Curl Releases "Live The Search: Ultimate Surfing Game" for the iPhone in iTunes Store

Rip Curl's new iPhone game - Live The Search: The Ultimate Surfing Game - was launched on the Apple iTunes Store around the world today. The high-end application is the first licensed surfing game released for the iPhone market, allowing owners of iPhones ... (Source: Surfline 2010-10-09T02:09:27Z)

12 million young adults to be insured

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A non-profit group, using U.S. Census Bureau data on uninsured young adults ages 19-29, says the Affordable Care Act will make a difference to 12 million. The Commonwealth Fund says once the Affordable Care Act completely takes ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-08T05:52:32Z)

New report: How will the affordable care act affect 15 million uninsured young adults?

New York, NY, October 8, 2010—Young adults continue to represent one of the largest groups of Americans without health insurance, with nearly 15 million people aged 19-29 uninsured in 2009—an increase of more than 1 million over 2008, according to a ... (Source: EurekAlert 2010-10-08T04:05:10Z)

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