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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 11:40 pm

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)

Food Network, HGTV, back on U-verse

After three days off the air, AT&T U-verse restored Food Network , HGTV and other Scripps Networks channels to its 2.7 million customers Sunday night as the companies reached a new agreement on distribution rights and fees. "We're very satisfied that this ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-08T03:06:55Z)

After consecutive pummelings, Virginia Democrats hunt for path back to power

RICHMOND - After two straight years of crushing electoral defeats, Virginia Democrats know they need to do something to start winning again - they're just not sure what. Some party leaders and activists say Democrats should keep the focus on the same ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-07T01:35:03Z)

Cameron seeks to bolster UK trade ties with China

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron leads a heavyweight group of British politicians and business chiefs on a visit to China this week which will focus squarely on expanding trade ties with the world's second-largest economy. Cameron, who took ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-08T04:39:59Z)

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)

Apple could have had Kinect but was a 'pain in the ass'

CultofMac is reporting today that Apple was first offered the technology behind the newly launched Kinect motion control system, but they were too much of a "pain in the ass" for a deal to work. The site reports of a flight from Europe to San Francisco ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

UPDATE: Chile Collahuasi Wage Deal Voting Edging Closer To Strike

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- A strike at Chilean copper mine Dona Ines de Collahuasi, one of the globe's largest red metal mines, seemed to be edging closer as unionized workers cast votes on the company's final wage offer, a labor leader said late Wednesday ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

Term limit clock ticking on Oklahoma's newly elected officials

With the overwhelming approval last week of term limits on statewide offices, Oklahomans ushered out an era of politicians with decades-long service in jobs such as state schools superintendent, attorney general and state auditor. The term limit clock will ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-08T05:58:43Z)

Celebrity Photos: Rosario Dawson, Triple H, Kelly Kelly, Christian Slater, Chris Pine, Denzel Washington

Rosario Dawson walked the red carpet in a stunning blue dress at the premiere of "Unstoppable." Also featured today: Triple H visits Wall Street with Kelly Kelly in tow; Christian Slater appears to be off the drugs; and Chris Pine takes on Denzel ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-10-27T20:17:38Z)

Collahuasi mine workers in Chile reject wage offer

Bloomberg reported that workers at Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi copper mine in Chile rejected a company wage offer in a vote. The union said from the city of Iquique in northern Chile that workers voted 1,415 against the proposal out ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-10-29T04:08:53Z)

Amazon Has a Reported Deal To Buy Parent of Diapers.com

Amazon.com plans to announce Monday that it will acquire Quidsi, the e-commerce company that runs Diapers.com , for about $540 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The acquisition suggests how far Amazon will go to maintain its edge ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-08T02:31:08Z)

Denzel Washington forever moving forward

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Asked the toughest part of making "Unstoppable," Denzel Washington looked at this reporter like he had lost his mind. "Are you kidding? Have you ever tried running along the top of a box car — while it was going like 50 or ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-07T09:48:58Z)

Reports: Amazon to buy Diapers.com

Amazon.com is expected to announce tomorrow the acquisition of the parent company of Diapers.com, according to media reports. The deal for privately held Quidsi, which also operates personal care products site Soap.com, is worth about $540 million ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-07T21:59:07Z)

AT&T and Scripps Networks Reach Fair Programming Agreement

DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* is pleased to have reached an agreement with Scripps Networks. HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC are now back on AT&T U-verse® TV. We're very satisfied that this is a fair deal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-08T01:05:14Z)

Microsoft Got Kinect Because "Apple is a Pain in the Ass"

Why is it Microsoft, and not Apple, that's the source of this week's big motion-control gaming binge? You might think that Apple's only focused on touch interfaces and, thus, has no need to consider a device like Microsoft's Kinect—the family-room-style ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-08T07:10:18Z)

Cameron Leads Biggest Ever U.K. Trade Delegation to China Seeking Deals

Prime Minister David Cameron leaves for China today at the head of the largest ever U.K. trade delegation as he tries to show off his new policy of business- focused diplomacy. "This is a vitally important trade mission," Cameron said in an e-mailed ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T00:29:26Z)

Nathan Deal and Republicans Win in Georgia

ATLANTA — Leading an apparent Republican sweep of the state, Nathan Deal , a conservative former congressman, won Georgia's governorship on Tuesday by stifling a comeback attempt by the state's last Democratic leader, former Gov. Roy E. Barnes . Mr ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Amazon to buy Diapers.com parent company: report

Amazon.com Inc is expected to buy the parent company of Diapers.com for $540 million to $545 million, according to media reports. The deal will be announced on Monday, said a report on Fortune magazine's website on Saturday, which did not cite any sources ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-07T19:50:16Z)

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)

Food Network, Scripps channels return to AT&T's U-verse

After almost three days off the air, AT&T U-verse restored Food Network, HGTV, and other Scripps Networks channels to millions of customers Sunday night as the companies tentatively reached a new agreement. A statement from AT&T on Sunday night said "We're ... (Source: Chicago Tribune (blog) 2010-11-08T02:52:36Z)

There is interest in Valentine | BREWERS Both sides deny deal is in place /

San Francisco - Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No decision ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

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 2010-11-08T06:05:53Z)

Kinect was offered to Apple first, but Apple couldn't seal the deal

It's always interesting to hear what new technologies are offered to what companies, and how things shake out. The iPhone, for instance, was initially turned down by Verizon before it went to AT&T. Turns out Apple could have stolen a key technology away ... (Source: DVICE 2010-11-05T20:42:45Z)

Cameron Leads U.K.'s Largest Trade Group to China Seeking Deals

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister David Cameron leaves for China today at the head of the largest ever U.K. trade delegation as he tries to show off his new policy of business- focused diplomacy. His delegation includes Paul Walsh of Diageo Plc, Kevin ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T00:15:07Z)

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)

Brewers interested in Valentine, but there's no deal

San Francisco — Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

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)

MLB Capsules: Yanks call Lee's agent as signing period opens

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees called Cliff Lee's agent Sunday on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period to say they will be back in touch with an offer for the top pitcher on the market, a baseball official familiar with the conversation told ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

Denzel Washington And Chris Pine Fight The Unstoppable

Denzel Washington and Chris Pine have teamed up for an all-new film titled "Unstoppable" set for release in theaters this Friday. The film coming from Tony Scott is based on true events. In the film, the pair leave the railroad station thinking they are ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

Gates: Sanctions are impacting Iran

(CNN) -- Sanctions aimed at stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons are having an impact on that country, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday. "We know that they are concerned about the impact of the sanctions. The sanctions are biting more ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-08T06:55:59Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 10:40 pm

Commodities Jump and Nikkei Hits 3 Month Highs

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Gold led a rally in commodities to hit a record on Monday while Japanese shares were at three-month highs as demand for higher-yielding assets got a lift from a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report. A super-loose U.S. monetary policy ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-08T05:30:05Z)

Men using laptop in laps 'may be risking fertility'

Melbourne, Nov 06 (ANI): Men who use their laptops while keeping them in their laps could be risking their fertility, a new research has found. A new study by Fertility and Sterility has found that when men use their laptops in their laps instead of on ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-11-06T09:35:50Z)

Ex-cop killed in Newburgh shooting

NEWBURGH -- Authorities say a former police officer with a history of legal problems was among two men found shot to death in a Newburgh home. The Times Herald-Record, of Middletown, reported Saturday that one of the victims was Francis Piscopo, a former ... (Source: WRGB 2010-11-07T14:49:37Z)

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)

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)

Inside AT&T's Windows Phone 7 Launch

Square store in Manhattan and rally a group of sleepy employees. The group is rising hours earlier than usual to launch the first phones built on Microsoft's new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. The handsets, which go on sale Nov. 8 across the U ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-11-08T06:13:02Z)

2 men, including former Town of Lloyd cop, shot to death in Newburgh

CITY OF NEWBURGH — A former Town of Lloyd police officer and another man died in an empty house Thursday night, gunned down in a mysterious killing on a quiet block. Newburgh police Chief Michael Ferrara said officers were investigating a missing person ... (Source: Times Herald-Record 2010-11-06T06:01:05Z)

Asian Stocks Fluctuate as Carmakers Advance While Banks Decline

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fluctuated as automakers advanced while financial companies declined. Honda Motor Co., a Japanese carmaker that gets about 42 percent of its revenue from North America, climbed 2.7 percent. Komatsu Ltd., the world's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T04:11:21Z)

World Series of Poker whittled down to final two

Poker professionals Jonathan Duhamel and John Racener outlasted more than 7,000 players at the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas on Sunday and will play heads-up tonight to determine the $8.94 million crown. The field was whittled from the nine ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-08T05:51:34Z)

2010 MotoGP Valencia Results

Jorge Lorenzo made it two in a row by winning the final race of 2010 at Valencia ahead of Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi. "Coming here to Valencia I really wanted to win one more time in this fantastic season, in front of my home fans," Lorenzo said ... (Source: Motorcycle USA 2010-11-07T17:12:47Z)

Ex-Lloyd cop among 2 killed in Newburgh, report says

NEWBURGH — Authorities say a former police officer with a history of legal problems was among two men found shot to death in a Newburgh home. The Times Herald-Record, of Middletown, reported Saturday that one of the victims discovered Thursday inside the ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-11-07T08:01:36Z)

Weekend violence kills at least 20 in northern Mexican border city, including 7 in massacre

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico - At least 20 people were killed in drug-gang violence over the weekend in this northern Mexican border city, including seven found dead outside one house. The seven men were believed to have been at a family party when they were ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T19:28:47Z)

YouTube video leads to mass grave in Mexico

MEXICO CITY • It was the dead men who did the talking. And with their videotaped confession, the mystery may have been solved of what happened to 20 men who disappeared after going on vacation in Acapulco and being hauled away by gunmen. Under heavy ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-05T04:50:42Z)

18 Bodies in Acapulco Grave Identified as Kidnapping Victims

MEXICO CITY — The 18 bodies discovered in a mass grave just outside Acapulco have been identified as those of most of the 20 men who were kidnapped as they arrived last month for a brief vacation at the Pacific beach resort city, Mexican state ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-06T22:57:34Z)

HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 on Sale for $149.99

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 launches today. The first deals on Windows Phone 7 phones are available online now. Wlrefly offers the HTC Surround for AT&T for only $149.99 with new contract. You save $50 over the normal AT&T price. (Source: I4U 2010-11-08T06:13:02Z)

Asia Stocks, Oil Rise on Pickup in U.S. Hiring; Euro Falls on Debt Concern

Asian stocks and crude oil rose for a sixth day, the longest winning streak in at least five months, after the U.S. reported a bigger-than-expected pickup in hiring. The euro fell on speculation Europe's debt crisis will worsen. The MSCI Asia Pacific ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

Slayings mount in drug violence in Ciudad Juarez

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- At least 20 people were killed in drug gang violence over the weekend in this northern Mexico border city, including seven found dead outside one house. The seven men were believed to have been at a family party when they were ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-08T04:54:18Z)

Men: Your Laptop Could Be Affecting Your Sperm

Researchers have found that men who sit with a computer in their lap could be adversely affecting the quality of their sperm. Authors of the study, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, said there is not really a lot that can be done about it ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-07T13:16:34Z)

Valencia MotoGP Quote Machine: Final

These press releases just in: LORENZO WINS IN VALENCIA AND ROSSI TAKES THIRD ON YAMAHA FAREWELL World Champion Jorge Lorenzo signed off his victorious season in style today, taking his ninth win in front of his home fans at Valencia. Valentino Rossi ... (Source: Superbike Planet 2010-11-07T18:02:53Z)

FM: Iran agrees to talk with G5+1 in Turkey

Tehran: Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday that Iran has agreed to hold talks with the 5+1 Group member states in Turkey. 'During the past couple of days, we have informed our friends in Turkey that we are ready to hold talks with the G5+1 in ... (Source: Zawya.com 2010-11-08T06:27:21Z)

Collahuasi Runs Mine 'Contingency' as Strike Enters Fourth Day

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc kept their Collahuasi venture operating normally as unionized workers prepared a fourth day of strikes at the world's fourth- largest copper mine, a Collahuasi spokeswoman said. "Our contingency ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T02:31:08Z)

18 Bodies in Acapulco Grave Identified as Kidnapped Men

MEXICO CITY -- The 18 bodies discovered in a mass grave just outside Acapulco have been identified as those of most of the 20 men who were kidnapped as they arrived last month for a brief vacation at the Pacific beach resort city, Mexican state authorities ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-07T06:07:04Z)

Fans root on 9 finalists at World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with $8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament was resuming Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Collahuasi miners overwhelmingly vote to strike

Workers at Chile's Collahuasi mine are overwhelmingly voting to strike in a Wednesday wage-offer ballot, initial counts showed, in a move that could hit output at the world's No. 3 copper deposit. Early results provided by union sources showed 99 percent ... (Source: Mineweb 2010-10-29T05:13:19Z)

Racener likes chances of $8.94M win at World Series of Poker despite being down 6-1 in chips

LAS VEGAS - Florida poker professional John Racener said Sunday he still likes his chances to win the World Series of Poker title despite his 6-1 chip disadvantage to Canadian pro Jonathan Duhamel as they begin their heads-up showdown Monday night. Racener ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T23:53:39Z)

Windows Phone 7 shortage in Europe likely to extend to US

Mobile carriers in Europe are experiencing a shortage of Windows Phone 7 devices due to manufacturing issues, seattlepi.com has learned. And the worldwide problem will likely affect Microsoft's U.S. launch, which starts Monday. U.K. carrier Orange, for one ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-04T00:41:20Z)

Drug Lord's Death Brings Hope, Fear To Mexican City

Mexican military forces cornered and killed one of the country's top drug lords, Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Guillen, also known as "Tony Tormenta" or "Tony the Storm," on Friday. The hours-long gun battle in Matamoros paralyzed this border city run by the ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-08T01:19:33Z)

Is Your Laptop Damaging Your Family Jewels?

"LAPTOP computers really should not be kept in our laps as they may have something to do with male infertility, research has found. When men use their laptops in their laps instead of on their desks, they may be overheating those male parts, which, in turn ... (Source: Student Operated Press 2010-11-07T12:33:37Z)

Ryder Notes: Lorenzo Valiant In Valencia

I've always maintained that tight twisty tracks never produce good racing; not like Phillip Island or the old Hockenheim. Well Valencia made me a liar today: three times. The tight and twisty stadium track dragged a superb performance out of Jorge Lorenzo ... (Source: Superbike Planet 2010-11-07T20:47:32Z)

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)

Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 9:40 pm

AT&T, Scripps Networks Reach Deal For HGTV, Food Network

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--AT&T Inc. (T) and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) have reached an agreement to bring back several cable channels, including HGTV and Food Network, to the telecommunications provider's pay-TV service. The cable channels, which ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-08T03:49:52Z)

Unstoppable' Real Story

20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for the upcoming Tony Scott-directed drama/thriller Unstoppable , which stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson. The project hasn't been without its share of behind-the-scenes drama. Just ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-07T23:39:20Z)

Kinect was offered to Apple first, but Apple couldn't seal the deal

It's always interesting to hear what new technologies are offered to what companies, and how things shake out. The iPhone, for instance, was initially turned down by Verizon before it went to AT&T. Turns out Apple could have stolen a key technology away ... (Source: DVICE 2010-11-05T20:42:45Z)

REPORT: Lindsay Lohan Out On A Shopping & Movie 'Date'

Lindsay Lohan had another field trip back into the real world, RadarOnline.com has learned. Accompanied by at least two other women from the Betty Ford Center, Lilo went to a book store and the movies, reports Hollyscoop.com . Trying her best to be low-key ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-07T22:13:26Z)

Find out when to get the best deal on flat-screen TVs [The Star, Shelby, N.C.]

(Star (Shelby, NC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 07--If you're thinking about buying a flat-screen TV now, you might want to wait until Black Friday. According to research by iSuppli, a market research firm in the electronics industry, liquid-crystal ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-07T22:34:54Z)

Stores tap into success of flash sales, Groupon as they dangle discounts lasting only hours

NEW YORK (AP) — These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-04T18:27:55Z)

Collahuasi Runs Mine 'Contingency' as Strike Enters Fourth Day

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc kept their Collahuasi venture operating normally as unionized workers prepared a fourth day of strikes at the world's fourth- largest copper mine, a Collahuasi spokeswoman said. "Our contingency ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T02:31:08Z)

Collahuasi Copper Mine Operating Normally on Third Day of Strike

Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile is operating "normally" as a workers' strike over pay entered its third day, a spokeswoman said. "Our contingency plan is working," Bernardita Fernandez, a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

Saudia orders 12 Boeing 777 aircraft

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will buy 12 long-range Boeing 777-300ERs in a deal worth $3.3 billion with an option to buy ten more airplanes. "The deal is part of a long-term plan to expand and modernize the fleet of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) with new version ... (Source: Zawya.com 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

AT&T and Scripps Networks Reach Fair Programming Agreement

DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* is pleased to have reached an agreement with Scripps Networks. HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC are now back on AT&T U-verse® TV. We're very satisfied that this is a fair deal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-08T01:05:14Z)

Brewers interested in Valentine, but there's no deal

San Francisco — Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

Saudi Airlines orders 12 Boeing 777 aircraft

Saudi Arabia's national carrier said Sunday it has ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal valued at $3.3 billion that reflects continued growth in the oil-rich Gulf region's airline sector. Saudi Arabian Airlines and Boeing said the deal also ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-07T15:18:15Z)

Microsoft Got Kinect Because "Apple is a Pain in the Ass"

Why is it Microsoft, and not Apple, that's the source of this week's big motion-control gaming binge? You might think that Apple's only focused on touch interfaces and, thus, has no need to consider a device like Microsoft's Kinect—the family-room-style ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-07T21:09:00Z)

Black Friday Ads: Target vs. Walmart – 2010 Deal Predictions

Most stores will already know what deals they will have on their Black Friday 2010 ads, but how will they compare to last year ? This question can be answered by looking at Sears deals from 2009, compared to those that are now showing up on this year's ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-07T09:06:01Z)

MVP Available: World Series Star Renteria Says He Won't Retire

Miami, FL, United States (AHN) - Edgar Renteria, MVP of the 2010 World Series with the San Francisco Giants, revealed to a major media outlet Saturday he plans on returning for a 15th major league season "I'm staying, I feel that I still have a lot of ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-07T20:11:44Z)

Apple could have had Kinect but was a 'pain in the ass'

CultofMac is reporting today that Apple was first offered the technology behind the newly launched Kinect motion control system, but they were too much of a "pain in the ass" for a deal to work. The site reports of a flight from Europe to San Francisco ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

Saudi Airlines orders Boeing 777s, 787s

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's national carrier said Sunday it has ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal valued at $3.3 billion that reflects continued growth in the oil-rich Gulf region's airline sector. The carrier said in a statement ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-07T22:56:23Z)

World Series MVP Edgar Renteria will not retire, plans to play one more year

World Series MVP Edgar Renteria has decided not to retire and intends to play at least one more year in the big leagues, ESPNdeportes.com reports. "I'm staying, I feel that I still have a lot of baseball in my body," said Renteria, 34. "[On] Monday I have ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-07T20:26:03Z)

Quick-hitting sales has become this year's shopping theme

NEW YORK — These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday season ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-11-07T06:50:01Z)

Food Network, HGTV among channels removed from AT&T U-verse menu

Millions of AT&T Inc.'s U-verse video customers lost access to the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. AT&T pinned the blame on Scripps, saying in a statement Friday that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Valentine's Former Team Captures Japan Series

The Chiba Lotte Marines defeated the Chunichi Dragons, 8-7, in 12 innings to win the Japan Series, four games to two, with one tie. Lotte won its first title since the team was managed by Bobby Valentine in 2005. (Source: New York Times 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

Lindsay Lohan Gets a Little Retail Therapy During Betty Ford Stay

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. Lindsay Lohan caught a much needed break from the Betty Ford clinic this weekend, when she was allowed to go on a shopping excursion to Forever 21 in ... (Source: Starzlife 2010-11-05T19:52:38Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010: Will TV Deals Be This Good?

Black Friday is almost here and Walmart has already started offering some great early deals , but will Black Friday offer better deals on the range of VIZIO TVs as they are today? This is certainly an interesting question, especially when we were told not ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-06T08:52:53Z)

Short-term discounts are expected to plague holiday shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday season ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-11-05T13:33:15Z)

There is interest in Valentine | BREWERS Both sides deny deal is in place /

San Francisco - Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No decision ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

Denzel Washington forever moving forward

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Asked the toughest part of making "Unstoppable," Denzel Washington looked at this reporter like he had lost his mind. "Are you kidding? Have you ever tried running along the top of a box car — while it was going like 50 or ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-07T09:48:58Z)

Denzel Washington And Chris Pine Fight The Unstoppable

Denzel Washington and Chris Pine have teamed up for an all-new film titled "Unstoppable" set for release in theaters this Friday. The film coming from Tony Scott is based on true events. In the film, the pair leave the railroad station thinking they are ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

PHOTO: First Pic Of Lindsay Lohan's Shopping Spree During Rehab

As RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, Lindsay Lohan stepped outside the walls of the Betty Ford Center on Tuesday to go shopping at a nearby Forever 21 store. Now, the first photo of the actress during the trip has surfaced. The photo confirms what ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

Report: Tigers, Jhonny Peralta near two-year deal

Shortstop Jhonny Peralta and the Tigers were closing in on a two-year, $11.25 million contract Saturday, according to an ESPN report. "There are some details to be worked out, but there is mutual interest to finalize this," a source close to the situation ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-07T03:08:06Z)

UPDATE: Chile Collahuasi Wage Deal Voting Edging Closer To Strike

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- A strike at Chilean copper mine Dona Ines de Collahuasi, one of the globe's largest red metal mines, seemed to be edging closer as unionized workers cast votes on the company's final wage offer, a labor leader said late Wednesday ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 8:42 pm

2010 MLB World Series: Cliff Lee's Wife Was Harassed by Yankee Fans

According to USA Today, Texas Rangers' ace Cliff Lee's wife Kristen was harassed by New York Yankees fans, who spit and threw beer in her direction while also yelling obscenities. The Rangers ended up beating the Yanks, and have moved on to the World ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-27T00:22:12Z)

Cliff Lee Wife: Pitcher's Spouse, Kristen Lee, Harassed by Yankee Fans

Kristen Lee, wife of Texas Rangers ace pitcher Cliff Lee, is absolutely not happy with how Yankee fans treated her during her last visit to New York. But, according to a recent ESPN report , that doesn't mean the Lees are not still interested in New York ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-26T23:32:05Z)

Phil Sheridan: Lady luck smiling on the Birds;They will get their chance in a topsy-turvy NFC.

Rest easy, Eagles fans. Your local football team is doing just fine. Jason Peters vs. Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney next Sunday? No worries there. "He's a Pro Bowl guy, I'm a Pro Bowl guy," Peters said. "You're going to see two Pro Bowlers going at it ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-02T13:08:10Z)

PHOTO: First Pic Of Lindsay Lohan's Shopping Spree During Rehab

As RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, Lindsay Lohan stepped outside the walls of the Betty Ford Center on Tuesday to go shopping at a nearby Forever 21 store. Now, the first photo of the actress during the trip has surfaced. The photo confirms what ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

U.S. says sanctions against Iran are working

Sanctions against Iran are biting and the United States remains convinced non-military action could pressure it to end its nuclear development programme, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Vice ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

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)

Lil Wayne Thanks Fans During Performance With Drake In Las Vegas

(AllHipHop News) Recently freed rapper Lil Wayne made an appearance during Drake's concert last night (November 6th) at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. Weezy hit the stage during Drake's performance of the song "Miss Me," making it the ... (Source: allhiphop.com 2010-11-08T02:45:27Z)

Bengals' Offense Going Nowhere On 3rd Down

CINCINNATI -- When Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens get together for the NFL's weekly reality show, they're a collective dud on the most important down. The Cincinnati Bengals' season is all but finished because their talented passing ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T19:18:02Z)

US billionaire invests in English amateur club

LONDON -- It's hardly on the same level as the takeovers of Liverpool or Manchester United. But American tycoon Robert Rich Jr.'s investment in an amateur soccer team in northeast England has fans of Bedlington Terriers dreaming of the big time. "Mr. Rich ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T20:00:59Z)

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)

LIL WAYNE RETURNS TO THE STAGE TO PERFORM WITH DRAKE

Rapper LIL WAYNE returned to the concert stage in Las Vegas on Saturday night (06Nov10) to thrill fans at a DRAKE show. The hitmaker, who was released from prison after serving eight months behind bars for an illegal weapons possession charge on Thursday ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-07T23:17:51Z)

Dolphins beat Bengals, win fourth straight on the road

The same can be said about Miami's defense, which looked vulnerable to the Bengals' passing offense during the first drive before forcing Cincinnati to punt on six consecutive possessions. Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, after passing for 43 yards ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-01T07:11:27Z)

REPORT: Lindsay Lohan Out On A Shopping & Movie 'Date'

Lindsay Lohan had another field trip back into the real world, RadarOnline.com has learned. Accompanied by at least two other women from the Betty Ford Center, Lilo went to a book store and the movies, reports Hollyscoop.com . Trying her best to be low-key ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-08T00:43:45Z)

World Series of Poker updates: Final table play underway

Follow the final table of the World Series of Poker's main event at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with updates from USA TODAY's George Artsitas: Update, 4:09 p.m. ET: After 110-days off, the November Nine finally sat down in front of a ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-06T20:05:46Z)

American billionaire invests in English amateur club

LONDON -- It's hardly on the same level as the takeovers of Liverpool or Manchester United. But American tycoon Robert Rich Jr.'s investment in an amateur soccer team in northeast England has fans of Bedlington Terriers dreaming of the big time. "Mr. Rich ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T01:01:38Z)

Phil Sheridan: Are quarterbacks really the key?

The only argument about Peyton Manning is whether he's the greatest quarterback of all time or merely in the top three or four. Manning, who will wave his arms frantically and point at linebackers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, has exactly one more ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-07T18:17:12Z)

Yankees call Cliff Lee's agent as signing period opens

NEW YORK — The Yankees called Cliff Lee's agent Sunday on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period to say they will be back in touch with an offer for the top pitcher on the market, a baseball official familiar with the conversation told The ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-08T03:35:33Z)

Find out when to get the best deal on flat-screen TVs [The Star, Shelby, N.C.]

(Star (Shelby, NC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 07--If you're thinking about buying a flat-screen TV now, you might want to wait until Black Friday. According to research by iSuppli, a market research firm in the electronics industry, liquid-crystal ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-07T22:34:54Z)

NFL Two-a-Days: Steelers vs. Bengals

The addition of Terrell Owens to a team that already had Chad Ochocinco was supposed to supply the on-the-field fireworks and launch the Bengals into the playoffs for a second straight year. While everyone expected some off-the-field turmoil as well, the ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-11-05T21:54:20Z)

Lil Wayne Joins Drake Onstage During Final Tour Stop

Legions of rap fans were treated to a remarkable surprise on Saturday night (Nov. 6) as Lil Wayne surprised both Drake and the audience when he hit the stage during the finale of the Toronto MC's "Light Dreams and Nightmares" tour in Las Vegas. Drake, who ... (Source: The BoomBox 2010-11-07T21:01:51Z)

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)

Fans root on 9 finalists at World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with $8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament was resuming Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

UPDATE: Chile Collahuasi Wage Deal Voting Edging Closer To Strike

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- A strike at Chilean copper mine Dona Ines de Collahuasi, one of the globe's largest red metal mines, seemed to be edging closer as unionized workers cast votes on the company's final wage offer, a labor leader said late Wednesday ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

Black Friday Ads: Target vs. Walmart – 2010 Deal Predictions

Most stores will already know what deals they will have on their Black Friday 2010 ads, but how will they compare to last year ? This question can be answered by looking at Sears deals from 2009, compared to those that are now showing up on this year's ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-07T09:06:01Z)

Mohammed tops list of English baby names

London, England (CNN) -- Hit the road, Jack. Last year's most popular name for baby boys in England has been knocked off -- by Mohammed. That's not immediately obvious from data put out this week by the Office of National Statistics, which declared ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-28T22:39:36Z)

Racener likes chances of $8.94M win at World Series of Poker despite being down 6-1 in chips

LAS VEGAS - Florida poker professional John Racener said Sunday he still likes his chances to win the World Series of Poker title despite his 6-1 chip disadvantage to Canadian pro Jonathan Duhamel as they begin their heads-up showdown Monday night. Racener ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T23:53:39Z)

Lindsay Lohan Gets a Little Retail Therapy During Betty Ford Stay

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. Lindsay Lohan caught a much needed break from the Betty Ford clinic this weekend, when she was allowed to go on a shopping excursion to Forever 21 in ... (Source: Starzlife 2010-11-05T19:52:38Z)

(AMM) Collahuasi workers strike after rejecting new offer

Unionized workers at Chile's Collahuasi copper mine went on strike Friday after rejecting an improved wage offer in a vote Thursday night. The mine, owned by Anglo American Plc, Xstrata Plc and a consortium of Japanese... (Source: Metalbulletin 2010-11-05T19:38:19Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010: Will TV Deals Be This Good?

Black Friday is almost here and Walmart has already started offering some great early deals , but will Black Friday offer better deals on the range of VIZIO TVs as they are today? This is certainly an interesting question, especially when we were told not ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-06T08:52:53Z)

Just by being mediocre, Eagles look good in NFC

PHILADELPHIA -- Rest easy, Eagles fans. Your local football team is doing just fine. Jason Peters vs. Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney next Sunday? No worries there. "He's a Pro Bowl guy, I'm a Pro Bowl guy," Peters said. "You're going to see two Pro ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-31T23:54:47Z)

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