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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 11:40 pm

Consumer sentiment climbs to five-month high

Consumer confidence increased in November for the first time in three months, a signal gains in employment and wages are starting to lift Americans' spirits. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary sentiment index rose to 69.3, in line with ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-13T05:59:57Z)

Northwestern beats NIU in basketball opener

DEKALB — John Shurna matched a career-high with 31 points as Northwestern shook off a sluggish early shooting to roll past Northern Illinois 97-78 in a season opener for both teams tonight. The Huskies led 11-5 after five minutes while the Wildcats ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-11-13T04:41:12Z)

Northwestern beats Northern Illinois 97-78

DEKALB, Ill. (AP)—John Shurna matched a career-high with 31 points as Northwestern shook off a sluggish early shooting to roll past Northern Illinois 97-78 in a season opener for both teams Friday. The Huskies led 11-5 after five minutes while the ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-11-09T23:58:26Z)

Texas and Big 12 Football Capsules: TCU Horned Frogs playing last game in 'old' home

FORT WORTH (AP) — Davey O'Brien won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship playing there more than seven decades ago. Bob Lilly was a fierce defender and LaDainian Tomlinson set the NCAA single-game rushing record on the same field. Now there is ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-12T08:52:56Z)

Refinancing now could be better than waiting for mortgage rates to drop further

When the Federal Reserve recently rolled out its plan to pump $600 billion into the credit markets, many homeowners and buyers might have figured that because mortgage interest rates are now likely to fall again, why not postpone the loan application they ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-13T05:38:28Z)

NCAA Game Summary - Towson at Miami-Ohio

Oxford, OH (Sports Network) - Allen Roberts poured in a career-high 20 points to lift the Miami-Ohio RedHawks over the Towson Tigers, 60-57, in the season opener for the non-conference foes. Julian Mavunga posted 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-13T01:35:05Z)

Rollins first true freshman to start for Miami since 2003-04 season

Wilmington High School graduate Quinten Rollins made his Division I collegiate debut Friday in Miami's 60-57 win over Towson State at Millett Hall on the Oxford campus. Rollins became the first true freshman to start a game for the Redhawks since the ... (Source: wnewsj.com 2010-11-13T06:50:03Z)

NBA: Denver Nuggets deal L.A. Lakers their first loss behind Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the host Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points, and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T07:27:02Z)

Groups hope Pentagon study on gays sways Congress

W ASHINGTON — Gay rights advocates said Thursday they hoped Congress will be moved to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found it could be done with little harm to the military. The Senate is expected to vote next ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T23:33:24Z)

Northwestern 97, N. Illinois 78

DEKALB, Ill. -- John Shurna matched a career-high with 31 points as Northwestern shook off a sluggish early shooting to roll past Northern Illinois 97-78 in a season opener for both teams Friday. The Huskies led 11-5 after five minutes while the Wildcats ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-13T04:41:12Z)

Gunmen in Mexico's drug war getting younger

Mexican police on Friday detained a minor accused of working as a gunman for a drug cartel after shocking videos and photos surfaced online of fresh-faced boys mugging for the camera with guns and corpses. One video, briefly posted on YouTube, showed a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

BRONCHO UPDATE: Central High 0, Cherokee 48

Cherokee — Central High ended their season Friday night as they lost to the Cherokee Chiefs 48-0, finishing their season at 7-4. Duncan left no doubt which team was the better team on the field Friday night when the Demons took on Carl Albert in the ... (Source: Duncan Banner 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Miami (Ohio) 60, Towson 57

MIAMI, Ohio -- Allen Roberts scored a career-high 20 points and Julian Mavunga registered a double-double as Miami (Ohio) beat Towson 60-57 Friday night in the season opener for both teams. Mavunga had 14 points, including 7 of 9 free throw attempts, and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-13T02:18:02Z)

Asian stock markets mostly higher as oil, metals boost commodity shares

TOKYO - Asian markets mostly climbed Thursday as higher oil and metals prices boosted commodity stocks and President Barack Obama called on world leaders at the Group of 20 summit to work together to advance the economic recovery. Oil jumped above $88 a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T03:53:28Z)

ASU Football vs. Stanford Cardinal

The Stanford Cardinal play football the way it was meant to be played. The Arizona State Sun Devils, with their litany of boneheaded penalties and undisciplined prima donnas, really don't. So what happens when the two meet at Sun Devil Stadium? Well ... (Source: Phoenix New Times 2010-11-13T06:57:13Z)

Pro's Pro: Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme promises not to "rock boat" when healthy

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jake Delhomme 's first season in Cleveland, the one for redemption, hasn't gone close to planned. Not for the quarterback — or the Browns. This was supposed to be Delhomme's comeback. It barely got started. Suffering a nasty high ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T22:44:29Z)

Oil jumps above $88 to 2-year high in afternoon European trading after US stockpiles drop

LONDON (AP) — Oil prices hit a new two-year high during trading in Europe on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week in a likely sign of improving demand for fuel. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 67 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Mexico hunting 12-year-old drug hitman

Two more women join Mexico's police chiefs Beatings line road planned via Moscow forest 30 days on, freed miners ponder cash, jobs, trips 5 years comatose, Israel's Sharon is taken home The boy, known only as "El Ponchis," is believed to be working for the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T04:48:22Z)

Advocates: Study Supports Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found that doing so would do little harm to the military. Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded ... (Source: WHSV 2010-11-12T16:38:13Z)

Stanford on outside looking in at bowl picture

TEMPE, Ariz. — Stanford is in the precarious position of not controlling its own fate. It's not the Cardinal's fault, though. They've done just about everything expected to reach the Rose Bowl for the first time in a decade, on pace for their best season ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-11-13T07:11:32Z)

Lakers suffer first loss of season

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Nuggets past Los Angeles, 118-112, last night in Denver, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 rebounds ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-12T07:41:21Z)

COMETS UPDATE: Velma-Alma 34, Sayre 0

VELMA — Velma-Alma extended their season and remained undefeated as they ran through the Sayre Eagles 34-0 Friday night. Duncan left no doubt which team was the better team on the field Friday night when the Demons took on Carl Albert in the first round ... (Source: Duncan Banner 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Oil drops below $85 a barrel, cooling 2-week rally

NEW YORK — A two-week rally in oil prices stalled today on concerns that China would take steps to cool its economic growth. Benchmark oil for December delivery dropped $2.93, or 3.3 percent, to settle at $84.88 a barrel on the New York Mercantile ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-13T06:28:35Z)

Cleveland Browns QBs Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme inactive again

CLEVELAND -- Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy will be working without a net again today against the New England Patriots. With Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme still inactive with high ankle sprains, McCoy's backup will be Brett Ratliff, who's never taken a ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-07T16:44:09Z)

Housing: Waiting for even lower mortgage rates tricky

When the Federal Reserve recently rolled out its plan to pump $600 billion into the credit markets, many homeowners and buyers might have figured that since mortgage interest rates are now likely to fall again, why not postpone the loan application they ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-11-13T06:57:13Z)

High Praise for Stanford's Marecic

STANFORD, Calif. — Outside the locker room, Owen Marecic was being interviewed last Saturday when Jim Harbaugh, the Stanford coach, sidled up to him. Harbaugh made no bones about the fact that Marecic, who starts at fullback and middle linebacker, is one ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-12T19:51:30Z)

Browns QBs Seneca Wallace, Jake Delhomme inactive

C LEVELAND — Browns quarterbacks Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme are inactive for Sunday's game against New England. Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is making his third straight start for Cleveland as both Wallace and Delhomme recover from high ankle ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-07T17:27:06Z)

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss, 118-112

DENVER—Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

High-Speed Traders Making Inroads In Mexico--Bolsa CEO

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--High-speed electronic traders now account for one in five transactions at Mexico's stock exchange, according to the head of the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BOLSA.MX). The comments by President and Chief Executive Luis Tellez highlight ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-11T18:26:47Z)

High court refuses to block 'don't ask, don't tell'

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to allow the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:04:46Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 10:40 pm

Oil jumps above $88 to 2-year high in afternoon European trading after US stockpiles drop

LONDON (AP) — Oil prices hit a new two-year high during trading in Europe on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week in a likely sign of improving demand for fuel. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 67 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Devin Booker leads Clemson to 87-64 victory

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Devin Booker had a career-high 16 points and Clemson made coach Brad Brownell's debut a success with an easy, 87-64 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night. The Tigers won their 26th straight season opener as Brownell became the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-13T03:29:37Z)

Cleveland Browns QBs Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme inactive again

CLEVELAND -- Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy will be working without a net again today against the New England Patriots. With Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme still inactive with high ankle sprains, McCoy's backup will be Brett Ratliff, who's never taken a ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-07T16:44:09Z)

Pro's Pro: Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme promises not to "rock boat" when healthy

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jake Delhomme 's first season in Cleveland, the one for redemption, hasn't gone close to planned. Not for the quarterback — or the Browns. This was supposed to be Delhomme's comeback. It barely got started. Suffering a nasty high ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T22:44:29Z)

Oil steady in Asia after hitting two-year high

BANGKOK— Oil prices were little changed near $87 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, consolidating gains after hitting a two-year high. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 1 cent $86.74 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

Black Friday, Now Black Friday Month

The days of waiting until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping are over. More stores are not waiting until Nov. 26th to give deep discounts. Stores have marked down prices sooner than usual, especially on gifts like toys and electronics. Not only ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T04:12:34Z)

NBA: Denver Nuggets deal L.A. Lakers their first loss behind Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the host Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points, and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T07:27:02Z)

Trial Ordered for Attempted Murder Charge Against Serial Stabbing Suspect

A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree has been ordered to stand trial on an attempted murder charge in a late-night attack on a Michigan man who was walking home with a can of beer. A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree has been ordered ... (Source: WHSV 2010-11-12T20:55:55Z)

Wal-Mart offering free shipping for online buys

NEW YORK ? Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing Thursday that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items ? with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer, long known for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T16:46:34Z)

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss, 118-112

DENVER—Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

BRONCHO UPDATE: Central High 0, Cherokee 48

Cherokee — Central High ended their season Friday night as they lost to the Cherokee Chiefs 48-0, finishing their season at 7-4. Duncan left no doubt which team was the better team on the field Friday night when the Demons took on Carl Albert in the ... (Source: Duncan Banner 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Texas and Big 12 Football Capsules: TCU Horned Frogs playing last game in 'old' home

FORT WORTH (AP) — Davey O'Brien won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship playing there more than seven decades ago. Bob Lilly was a fierce defender and LaDainian Tomlinson set the NCAA single-game rushing record on the same field. Now there is ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-12T08:52:56Z)

GIRLS GONE WILD DISTRIBUTOR ACCUSED OF FATAL HIT-AND-RUN

A distribution boss for JOE FRANCIS' adult movie franchise GIRLS GONE WILD has been held on $2 million (£1.3 million) bail after allegedly killing a woman in a serious hit-and-run accident in California. Ryan Bowman, head of Zeal Entertainment, which ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-13T01:35:05Z)

Lakers suffer first loss of season

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Nuggets past Los Angeles, 118-112, last night in Denver, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 rebounds ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-12T07:41:21Z)

COMETS UPDATE: Velma-Alma 34, Sayre 0

VELMA — Velma-Alma extended their season and remained undefeated as they ran through the Sayre Eagles 34-0 Friday night. Duncan left no doubt which team was the better team on the field Friday night when the Demons took on Carl Albert in the first round ... (Source: Duncan Banner 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Oil extends losses in Asia as dollar strengthens

Oil prices extended losses Wednesday in Asia, retreating from a two-year high as the dollar rose. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 32 cents at $86.41 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T06:17:49Z)

Browns QBs Seneca Wallace, Jake Delhomme inactive

C LEVELAND — Browns quarterbacks Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme are inactive for Sunday's game against New England. Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is making his third straight start for Cleveland as both Wallace and Delhomme recover from high ankle ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-07T17:27:06Z)

Clemson easily handles Western Carolina

CLEMSON, S.C. — Devin Booker had a career-high 16 points and Clemson made coach Brad Brownell's debut a success with an easy, 87-64 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night. The Tigers won their 26th straight season opener as Brownell became the ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-11-13T05:45:38Z)

Wal-Mart offers free shipping during holiday season

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing today that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items — with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer, long known for its low ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-12T06:01:08Z)

Trial ordered on attempted murder for Flint's serial stabbing suspect

Flint — A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree was ordered today to stand trial for attempted murder in a late-night attack on a Michigan man who was walking home with a can of beer. It was the first of two key hearings for Elias Abuelazam, who ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-12T17:42:39Z)

Wal-Mart offers holiday shoppers free shipping for online purchases

Not content to just lower prices, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante this holiday season by eliminating something that online shoppers dread: shipping costs. The nation's largest retailer announced Thursday that it would offer free shipping on about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-12T02:47:52Z)

High court refuses to block 'don't ask, don't tell'

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to allow the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:04:46Z)

Wal-mart, Sears to open on Thanksgiving in U.S.

CHICAGO Nov 12 (Reuters) - Never mind the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Shop until you drop. Two of the nation's top 10 retailers, Wal-Mart ( WMT.N ) and Sears Holdings Corp ( SHLD.O ), said they will open on Thanksgiving Day. The move is the latest in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T23:04:46Z)

'Girls Gone Wild' Distributor Charged in Hit-and-Run Death

The head of the "Girls Gone Wild" DVD distributor in Australia was charged with vehicular manslaughter in a fatal hit-and-run crash in West Hollywood, Calif., the Associated Press reported Friday. Ryan Bowman, 43, was allegedly driving his Bentley early ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-12T23:54:53Z)

Devin Booker sets career high, Clemson beats Western Carolina 87-64 in coach Brownell's debut

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Devin Booker had a career-high 16 points and Clemson made coach Brad Brownell's debut a success with an easy, 87-64 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night. The Tigers won their 26th straight season opener as Brownell became ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-13T03:22:28Z)

Wal-mart, Sears to open on Thanksgiving

Never mind the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Shop until you drop. Two of the nation's top 10 retailers, Wal-Mart and Sears Holdings Corp, said they will open on Thanksgiving Day. The move is the latest in a creeping commercialism of Thanksgiving, once ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:11:56Z)

Advocates: Study Supports Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found that doing so would do little harm to the military. Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded ... (Source: WHSV 2010-11-12T16:38:13Z)

Nation and World

A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree was ordered to stand trial Friday on an attempted murder charge after Richard Booker, the survivor of a midnight knife attack, described how he fought off his assailant. It's the first case to be sent to ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-13T04:05:25Z)

Girls Gone Wild' distributor booked in CA death

Ryan Bowman , the head of the Australian distributor of "Girls Gone Wild," has been accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Southern California. Bowman, of Zeal Entertainment , was being held yesterday on $2 million bail after being booked for felony ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:38:28Z)

Groups hope Pentagon study on gays sways Congress

W ASHINGTON — Gay rights advocates said Thursday they hoped Congress will be moved to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found it could be done with little harm to the military. The Senate is expected to vote next ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T23:33:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 9:40 pm

Tech review: Samsung Galaxy Tab gives Apple's iPad a run for its money

I'll admit, when I saw that Samsung's tablet computers were going to be a mere 7 inches compared with the 9.7-inch iPad, and start at $599 without a contract, I was skeptical that the machines could catch on. But having had several days to play with both ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-12T04:20:55Z)

NBA: Denver Nuggets deal L.A. Lakers their first loss behind Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the host Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points, and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T07:27:02Z)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

Newsweek, a 77-year-old magazine that once helped set the national news agenda, is linking its future with a startup website just two years in the making. Three months after agreeing to buy the money-losing weekly for $1, audio equipment magnate Sidney ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T22:28:59Z)

Gunmen in Mexico's drug war getting younger

Mexican police on Friday detained a minor accused of working as a gunman for a drug cartel after shocking videos and photos surfaced online of fresh-faced boys mugging for the camera with guns and corpses. One video, briefly posted on YouTube, showed a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Girls Gone Wild' distributor booked in CA death

Ryan Bowman , the head of the Australian distributor of "Girls Gone Wild," has been accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Southern California. Bowman, of Zeal Entertainment , was being held yesterday on $2 million bail after being booked for felony ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Oil extends losses in Asia as dollar strengthens

Oil prices extended losses Wednesday in Asia, retreating from a two-year high as the dollar rose. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 32 cents at $86.41 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T06:17:49Z)

David Backes Re-Signs With St. Louis Blues

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension. The 26-year-old Backes, who got the deal on Friday, could have become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He's in his fifth season, all with the ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-11-12T20:12:58Z)

Supreme Court: 'Don't ask, don't tell' OK until after appeal

W ASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday refused to halt enforcement of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy while its constitutionality is under appeal in federal court in California. The justices, in a brief order, denied an appeal ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio assailant working out plea deal

The woman who allegedly cut the actor's face in 2005 will cop a plea bargain, according to reports. Brianna Gunter The woman who allegedly cut actor Leonardo DiCaprio's face has gone to court to work out a plea bargain, her lawyer told celebrity gossip ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-11-04T20:51:05Z)

David Backes signs 5-year extension

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension, ending the possibility he could leave as an unrestricted free agent after the season. The deal, announced Friday, was worth $22.5 million total, a source told ESPN ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T20:05:49Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Black Friday Deal – Best Buy 2010 Ad

We have some fantastic news for those of you looking to pick up a new Samsung Galaxy Tab on either Sprint or Verizon Wireless, as retailer Best Buy has just included both items as part of their main Black Friday Ad which has just gone live. As most you ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-13T01:13:37Z)

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss, 118-112

DENVER—Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

Pentagon probes leak of verdict on gays in military

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered an investigation to identify sources who leaked information to The Washington Post about a forthcoming Pentagon report on the potential impact of allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Lakers' broken streak not a concern

DENVER -- It was the first time the Los Angeles Lakers locker room had to deal with a loss in a game that mattered since Game 5 of the NBA Finals back in June. But after the game, Kobe Bryant looked like he was ready to check into a relaxing massage ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T19:15:42Z)

Barack Obama ready to deal on Bush tax cut for wealthy

The White House signaled Wednesday that President Barack Obama is ready to cut a deal on the Bush-era tax cuts – accepting a temporary extension of the cuts for the wealthiest Americans to win renewal of tax breaks for middle-class taxpayers. Such a deal ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-11-11T13:11:49Z)

Mexico hunting 12-year-old drug hitman

Two more women join Mexico's police chiefs Beatings line road planned via Moscow forest 30 days on, freed miners ponder cash, jobs, trips 5 years comatose, Israel's Sharon is taken home The boy, known only as "El Ponchis," is believed to be working for the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T04:48:22Z)

Oil jumps above $88 to 2-year high in afternoon European trading after US stockpiles drop

LONDON (AP) — Oil prices hit a new two-year high during trading in Europe on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week in a likely sign of improving demand for fuel. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 67 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Oil steady in Asia after hitting two-year high

BANGKOK— Oil prices were little changed near $87 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, consolidating gains after hitting a two-year high. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 1 cent $86.74 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

Daily Beast says it has reached agreement to join with Newsweek

NEW YORK - The Daily Beast says it has reached a deal to join with Newsweek. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief Tina Brown says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Brown says she ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-12T12:27:41Z)

Adobe Flash For Samsung's Google Tab Is An Embarrassing Disaster (ADBE, GOOG, AAPL)

Adobe's Flash plugin for Google Android is supposed to give Android-based tablets, like Samsung's new Galaxy Tab , a leg up on Apple's iPad , which does not support Flash. The argument is that Flash support gives people fuller access to more of the web ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-11T21:47:13Z)

'Girls Gone Wild' Distributor Charged in Hit-and-Run Death

The head of the "Girls Gone Wild" DVD distributor in Australia was charged with vehicular manslaughter in a fatal hit-and-run crash in West Hollywood, Calif., the Associated Press reported Friday. Ryan Bowman, 43, was allegedly driving his Bentley early ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-13T02:03:43Z)

Accused Leonardo DiCaprio slasher agrees to plea deal

L OS ANGELES — A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio 's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

High-Speed Traders Making Inroads In Mexico--Bolsa CEO

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--High-speed electronic traders now account for one in five transactions at Mexico's stock exchange, according to the head of the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BOLSA.MX). The comments by President and Chief Executive Luis Tellez highlight ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-11T18:26:47Z)

High court allows gay military ban for now

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay rights ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T21:17:24Z)

Plea Deal for Woman in DiCaprio Attack

(NewsCore) - The woman accused of attacking Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio with a broken beer bottle at a Los Angeles house party in 2005 pleaded no contest Friday to felony assault charges, TMZ reported. Aretha Wilson, whose trial was to begin Friday ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-11-13T01:06:28Z)

'Newsweek,' Daily Beast Join With Tina Brown At Helm

The Daily Beast online news site says it has reached a deal to merge with Newsweek magazine. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief, Tina Brown, says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Co. Brown ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

President Obama ready to deal on Bush tax cuts for the wealthy

The White House signaled Wednesday that President Barack Obama is ready to cut a deal on the Bush-era tax cuts – accepting a temporary extension of the cuts for the wealthiest Americans to win renewal of tax breaks for middle-class taxpayers. (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-11T14:59:11Z)

Tax Increase Should Be 'Off the Table,' Camp Says

(Updates with comment from Mark Warner in 14th-15th paragraphs.) Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Tax increases shouldn't be part of a U.S. deficit-reduction plan, said Michigan Representative David Camp, the Republican who will become chairman of the tax-writing ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-12T19:30:01Z)

GIRLS GONE WILD DISTRIBUTOR ACCUSED OF FATAL HIT-AND-RUN

A distribution boss for JOE FRANCIS' adult movie franchise GIRLS GONE WILD has been held on $2 million (£1.3 million) bail after allegedly killing a woman in a serious hit-and-run accident in California. Ryan Bowman, head of Zeal Entertainment, which ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-13T01:35:05Z)

Blues sign Backes to 5-year extention

(AP) — St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has signed a five-year contract extension, ending the possibility he could leave as an unrestricted free agent after the season. The deal was announced Friday. The 26-year-old Backes is in his fifth season, all ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-12T21:31:43Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 8:40 pm

Yankees: Getting Cliff Lee not do-or-die

NEW YORK -- Yankees GM Brian Cashman traveled to Arkansas to show how much he wants free agent ace Cliff Lee , but Cashman doesn't think signing Lee is a do-or-die situation. "I don't feel like we are in a desperate situation here," Cashman said on the YES ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T13:24:57Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Black Friday Deal – Best Buy 2010 Ad

We have some fantastic news for those of you looking to pick up a new Samsung Galaxy Tab on either Sprint or Verizon Wireless, as retailer Best Buy has just included both items as part of their main Black Friday Ad which has just gone live. As most you ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-13T01:13:37Z)

Icahn may bid on Dynegy if Blackstone deal fails

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he may bid for Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) if shareholders vote down the struggling power company's deal to be bought by private equity firm Blackstone Group ( BX.N ). Icahn, Dynegy's largest shareholder ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T23:33:24Z)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website-NYT

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT.N ) plans to offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 gift items, including toys and electronics, when purchased through its website from Thursday, the New York Times reported. The world's largest retailer will not ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

Yankees GM in Arkansas to meet with Lee; no offer expected

Yankees GM Brian Cashman flew to Arkansas last night and is scheduled to meet later today with free agent pitcher Cliff Lee, but is not expected to make a contract offer yet, The Post has learned. Cashman is the lone Yankees representative meeting with Lee ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-10T18:56:36Z)

Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Ad Scan: Verizon Samsung Fascinate $1

Best Buy Black Friday Ad scan is now showing up on BFAds and they have some amazing doorbuster deals coming soon, Black Friday starts November 26, you got to check out this amazing offer. Specs Recap: 5.0MP camera with autofocus, 720p video recording, LED ... (Source: Phones Review 2010-11-12T23:19:05Z)

Carl Icahn extends offer to buy Lions Gate stock

NEW YORK -- Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said Friday that he has extended his offer to buy all of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. 's stock that he doesn't already own for $7.50 a share. The offer now expires on Nov. 22, 11:59 p.m. PST. The offer had been ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

Early Black Friday Deal On the 42 Inch Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTV

High Definition TV Lovers can take advantage of buying a brand new 42 inch Plasma HDTV today and tomorrow and also get an extra $260 in savings because you will also get a free Panasonic SC-HTB500 2.1-Channel SoundBar Speaker System with Black Wireless ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-11-13T00:09:12Z)

Walmart to offer free shipping for the holidays

The holiday wars are getting hotter among retailers as they compete for shoppers. Walmart said today it is offering free shipping on nearly 60,000 items through Dec. 20, including all electronics. There is no minimum purchase requirement or subscription ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-11-11T18:19:37Z)

Republic Airways to offer 12M shares

Frontier and Midwest jets line up at Denver International Airport's Concourse A. Airline operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc. plans to sell 12 million shares in a public offering to help finance the purchase of new jets. Republic has an order in for six ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-08T18:30:20Z)

Why wait for Black Friday? Retailers get rolling early

SAN JOSE, Calif -- SAN JOSE, Calif. - They will march into the predawn darkness, their battle plans carefully researched, meticulously MapQuested and fecklessly flecked with cranberry sauce. If shopping has a national holiday, it is Black Friday, the day ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-12T21:24:33Z)

2010 Best Buy & Amazon Early Black Friday Deals Available Now

As you already noticed, we put a lot of passion into technology and gadgets and we put even more passion into cheap gadgets that normally sell for for a lot of cold hard cash. Black Friday 2010 is getting closer... Full story (Source: Evening Standard 2010-11-12T17:28:20Z)

Wal-Mart, Home Depot earnings on deck

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Ahead of the industry's key holiday selling season, results from industry giants and Dow components Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. are on deck to help give investors another signal of the state of consumer spending ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-12T21:46:02Z)

Bernanke's Plan Pummels Northrop, Wal-Mart Bonds: Credit Markets

Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's latest plan to stimulate the U.S. economy is pummeling investors owning the longest-maturity corporate bonds. The price of 30-year debt from Northrop Grumman Corp., the largest U.S. Navy ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-12T18:39:55Z)

Yankees make an early pitch to snag Lee

The Yankees wasted little time in their pursuit of Cliff Lee . New York called the pitcher'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 ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-07T23:53:39Z)

Look early for Black Friday digital gear deals

Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Retailers offer smoking deals to lure Christmas shoppers. But in this sluggish economy, Black Friday is no longer a one-day event. This year, Black Friday deals ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-12T15:40:57Z)

Republic Airways prices 12M share offer at $7.80 apiece; eyes net proceeds of $88.5 million

INDIANAPOLIS — Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said Friday it priced its 12 million share public offering at $7.80 per share. Shares rose 31 cents, or 4 percent, to $8.11 in afternoon trading. Underwriters have an option for 30 days to purchase up to 1.8 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-11-12T19:51:30Z)

Medical marijuana user who sued Wal-Mart in court

A federal judge in Michigan has heard arguments in the case of a medical marijuana user claiming a Walmart store wrongfully fired him after testing positive for the drug. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker in Grand Rapids is considering a motion by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:40:34Z)

UPDATE 2-Icahn to vote 'no' on Dynegy deal, offers loan

NEW YORK/BANGALORE, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group's ( BX.N ) proposal to buy Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) and would offer a $2 billion line of credit to the struggling power company. "The Icahn ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T14:07:54Z)

Best Buy joins early holiday sales trend

Best Buy Co. Inc. is joining the string of retailers who are offering holiday deals weeks before Black Friday. Richfield, Minn.-based Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) on Thursday said it would offer discount prices this Friday and Saturday on brands including ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-12T15:40:57Z)

Icahn Again Extends Lions Gate Offer

Carl Icahn on Friday once again extended his $7.50-per-share tender offer for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., where he is the largest individual shareholder. Icahn's latest offer was set to expire today, but now is extended until 11:59 p.m. PST on Nov ... (Source: Los Angeles Business Journal 2010-11-12T18:25:36Z)

Kmart Better Than Black Friday Sale has started

Kmart launched another round of the Kmart Better Than Black Friday sale today. This Kmart sale is again available the whole weekend. n the same time frame. We have just received the first two deals that will offer in their early Black Friday sale. 42-inch ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-12T20:12:58Z)

Panasonic VIERA 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV: Best Buy Ad

The Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Ad scan has now appeared online , and we have already started to give details on some of the items that will be on offer at 3am on November 26th. One deal that stood out to me was the Panasonic TC-P50U2 VIERA 50-inch 1080p ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-12T22:57:37Z)

Two weeks till Black Friday, but who's waiting?

They will march into the predawn darkness in less thabn two weeks from today, their battle plans carefully researched, meticulously Mapquested and fecklessly flecked with cranberry sauce. If shopping has a national holiday, it is Black Friday, the day ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T03:00:59Z)

Retailers push Thanksgiving sales, online deals

NEW YORK — From free shipping from Walmart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving for the first time, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending promises ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-11-12T00:31:51Z)

Investor Carl Icahn extends his offer to buy shares of movie studio Lions Gate

NEW YORK — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said Friday that he has extended his offer to buy all of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.'s stock that he doesn't already own for $7.50 a share. The offer now expires on Nov. 22, 11:59 p.m. PST. The offer had been ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

Icahn to vote "no" on Dynegy deal, offers loan

NEW YORK/BANGALORE (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group's ( BX - News ) proposal to buy Dynegy Inc ( DYN - News ) and would offer a $2 billion line of credit to the struggling power company. "The Icahn ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-12T14:07:54Z)

Republic Airways prices share offer at $7.80 each

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said Friday it priced its 12 million share public offering at $7.80 per share. Shares rose 31 cents, or 4 percent, to $8.11 in afternoon trading. Underwriters have an option for 30 days to purchase up to 1.8 million ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-12T18:47:04Z)

Target and Amazon match Best Buy early Black Friday Sony PS3 Deal

Target offers today as daily deal a 160GB Sony PS3 console with free additional controller at the standard $299.99 price. This deal is also featured in today's Best Buy Shop Early Save Big Sales event. So it is your choice if you buy this PS3 bundle offer ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-12T15:19:29Z)

Wal-Mart offering free online shipping

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing Thursday that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items -- with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer, long known ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T16:23:54Z)

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