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Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 11:40 pm

Black Friday: Walmart to Open at Midnight and a Sneak Peek at the Deals

Walmart is coming out all guns a blazing and clearly intent on blowing away its competition this Black Friday. The retailer will be open at midnight, the technical start of Black Friday 2010, and is offering free shipping on all online orders and its ad ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-11-16T01:24:23Z)

Google's new phone software supports mobile payment

Google Inc's next version of its Android smartphone software will support a technology that lets people use their handsets, instead of credit cards, to pay for goods at restaurants and stores. Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt showed off a yet-to-be ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T01:38:42Z)

Google's Schmidt Shows Off 'Gingerbread' NFC Phone

Google chief executive Eric Schmidt showed off a unannounced Motorola Android phone running "Gingerbread," the next version of the Android operating system. But the phone also includes a near-field communications (NFC) chip, apparently now a key technology ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-16T03:18:54Z)

Flying high: Gangs buy aging jets, airfreight tons of cocaine across Atlantic

At least three gangs have struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe, according to U.S. indictments. "The sky's the limit," one Sierra Leone trafficker boasted to a Drug Enforcement Administration informant, according to court ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-15T23:22:41Z)

Discount retailer Loehmann's files for bankruptcy

U.S. discount retailer Loehmann's is filing for bankruptcy after its Dubai government-linked owner failed to reach a debt-extension deal with creditors. Loehmann's says the filing Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T22:32:35Z)

3RD UPDATE: AXA Asia Pacific Board Split On AMP Bid

SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- The A$13 billion bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. (AXA.AU) hit a possible stumbling block Tuesday when the target's board failed to reach a unanimous agreement on the offer. AXA Asia Pacific said five of its six independent ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-11-16T07:07:58Z)

AXA Asia Pacific Board Split on AMP Bid

SYDNEY—The 13 billion Australian dollar (US$12.8 billion) bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. hit a possible stumbling block Tuesday when the target's board failed to reach a unanimous agreement on the offer. AXA Asia Pacific said five of its six ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T02:35:57Z)

Possible solution reached in surtax mix up

Kermit Miller is the evening news anchor and state legislature reporter. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- A couple of board votes are all that is needed to end a dispute over misdirected tax money. The deal essentially has the Cole County commission fronting a tax ... (Source: Connect 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Walmart expands hours for Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving

NEW YORK - Walmart says most of its stores will be open at midnight on the day after Thanksgiving. It's the latest retailer to expand its hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. It also is offering shoppers a ... (Source: NewsNet 5 2010-11-15T23:37:00Z)

West Bank settlement freeze not a done deal, source says

Jerusalem (CNN) -- As optimism flowed from U.S. leaders over the prospect of a settlement freeze in the West Bank, an Israeli government source on Monday tapped the brakes, saying that an agreement over such a freeze still had not been reached. On Sunday ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-15T19:47:56Z)

Discount retailer Loehmann's files for bankruptcy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. discount retailer Loehmann's is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its Dubai government-linked owner failed to reach a debt-extension deal with creditors. Loehmann's says the Chapter 11 filing Monday in the U.S ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-15T21:42:28Z)

More Walmart Black Friday Deals -- Revealed!

Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2010) -- How would you like a Magnavox Wi-Fi Blu-ray player for $69? Or, a Flip UltraHD Camcorder for $99? Or, select Blu-ray movies starting at $5 each? Or a 50-inch Plasma HDTV for just $498? That's just a few of the "Black ... (Source: TVPredictions.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Walmart also getting up early on Black Friday

Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores well before dawn — in fact, at midnight — the day after Thanksgiving, the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T23:51:19Z)

Missouri trial judge dismisses lawsuit over utility rebates for solar power systems

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — A Missouri judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed over a renewable energy law that would require utilities to offer rebates to customers who install solar power systems. Voters approved the renewable energy law in 2008, which included ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-15T21:42:28Z)

Mo. judge dismisses solar power rebate lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed over a renewable energy law that would require utilities to offer rebates to customers who install solar power systems. Voters approved the renewable energy law in 2008, which included a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-15T22:11:06Z)

Israel Weighs U.S.-Backed Settlement Freeze

The Israeli Cabinet is considering a U.S. offer of incentives aimed at reviving Mideast peace talks. The Obama administration has offered military hardware and political backing in exchange for a new 90-day moratorium on Israeli settlement building in the ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-16T05:42:04Z)

India HCC unit files for 20-bln rupees IPO

NEW DELHI Nov 14 (Reuters) - Indian land developer Lavasa Corp, majority-owned by Hindustan Construction Co Ltd ( HCNS.BO ), has filed for a 20 billion rupees ($445 million) initial public offer, HCC's Chairman Ajit Gulabchand said on Sunday. He was ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-14T10:16:28Z)

Wal-Mart's Black Friday 2010 ad: Electronics top deals

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart's highly awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-15T14:32:58Z)

The sky's the limit'

NEW YORK — U.S. prosecutors in a series of court cases say they are beginning to unravel the latest innovation in drug smuggling: South American gangs that are buying old jets and other planes, filling them with cocaine and flying them more than 3,000 ... (Source: Mohave Daily News 2010-11-16T06:39:20Z)

Gangs buy disused jets for cocaine flights

NEW YORK – Drug smugglers are buying disused airliners to fly massive amounts of cocaine across the Atlantic. US government investigators said South American gangs had struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe. One trafficker ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-11-16T00:27:07Z)

Google's Android Facebook Attack

Facebook made a novel run at Google today with its new communications system. Google made a less-noticed, but possibly more strategic run at Facebook, with another tweak to its Android operating system. Android, originally intended for phones, is rapidly ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-11-16T01:45:51Z)

Loehmann's Holdings Files Bankruptcy With Restructuring Deal

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Loehmann's Holdings Inc., the seller of discounted designer goods, negotiated a restructuring plan with owner Istithmar Retail Investments and noteholder Whippoorwill Associates Inc. before filing for bankruptcy. Loehmann's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-16T02:21:38Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ad is now fully published on Facebook

Highlights of the Walmart Black Friday ad include 15.6" eMachines Laptop selling for $198, Emerson 32" LCD HDTV selling for $198, $4 Zhu Zhu Pets, $225 iPod touch with $50 gift card, 42-inch full HD LCD HDTV for $398 and $5 Blu-ray movies. Browse your ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-15T18:36:21Z)

Eicher Motors to invest 5 bln rupees to expand capacity

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Eicher Motors Ltd plans to invest 5 billion rupees to expand its capacity as demand for commercial vehicles rises, Siddhartha Lal, chief executive officer, told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum India summit. NEW ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-16T07:00:49Z)

Will Israel Accept America's Offer?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to convince his right-wing coalition to support a 90-day settlement construction freeze in exchange for security incentives. The Israeli security cabinet would have to give final approval. A vote could ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-11-16T07:22:17Z)

BLACK FRIDAY LEAKS

Details of the limited once-a-year deals that lucky day-after Thanksgiving shoppers can land in the wee hours of the morning, once a closely-guarded corporate secret, are pouring onto the Internet for anyone to find. Digital copies of "Black Friday ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-11-16T07:07:58Z)

AMP, Axa Offer to Buy Axa Asia Pacific for A$6.43 per Share in Cash, Stock

AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. said it has received a new scheme of arrangement proposal from AMP Ltd. and AXA SA. AXA Asia minority shareholders would receive at least A$6.43 in value per share, subject to the movement of the AMP share price within ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-15T00:49:46Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ad (Full Ad Scan Inside)

The Walmart Black Friday 2010 ad is out and as promised, Walmart has some great deals. You can see all the scans of the Walmart Black Friday 2010 ad here . Black Friday 2010, which is November 26th, is just eleven days away now and the Black Friday Ads are ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-15T23:01:13Z)

India Economic Summit: Are There Any Good Deals Left?

OK, you only have to look at the Indian stock market in the past couple of years to realize this would have been a mighty good place to put your money. Is that still the case and will it be the case in the long term? Those were the issues deliberated at a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T03:11:45Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 10:41 pm

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Search Resumes For Missing Student's Body

WLKY.com Crews are back at a southern Indiana landfill searching for the body of a missing Sullivan University student. Andrew Compton, 18, was last seen nearly two weeks ago. The man charged in connection with Compton's death, Gregory O'Bryan, told police ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Boise State regains third spot, TCU slips after struggle

NEW YORK -- Boise State jumped back ahead of TCU in the Associated Press college football poll after the Horned Frogs played their closest game of the season. No. 1 Oregon and No. 2 Auburn held their places, though the Ducks' narrow escape in a 15-13 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-14T19:06:10Z)

Assessing the value of college star;Newton is money-maker for Auburn, but how much is he really

Revelations that the father of Cam Newton, Auburn University's star quarterback and a leading Heisman Trophy candidate, may have sought as much as $200,000 from recruiters has reignited the debate over whether college athletes in the United States ought to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-14T23:59:40Z)

Women's college basketball roundup: No. 2 Baylor tunes up for No. 1 UConn

WACO — Brittney Griner had 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks in 23 minutes, and No. 2 Baylor prepared for a showdown at No. 1 Connecticut with a 95-51 destruction of Rice on Sunday. Baylor plays UConn on Tuesday. Reserve guard Terran Condrey added ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-12T23:54:53Z)

Survey: More college presidents make millions

The club of private college and university presidents earning seven figures is getting less exclusive. Thirty presidents received more than $1 million in pay and benefits in 2008, according to an analysis of federal tax forms by The Chronicle of Higher ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-15T15:08:46Z)

Gymnastics: Courville brightens Tigers' future

The LSU gymnastics team is building for the future, even though the 2011 season has yet to start. The Tigers got word last Wednesday that Rheagan Courville — a senior at University High School in Baton Rouge — signed her intention to take her talents ... (Source: LSU Reveille 2010-11-16T05:34:55Z)

College Basketball Capsules: Griner leads No. 2 Baylor past Rice, 95-51

WACO (AP) — Baylor cruised through its final tuneup before its early season showdown with No. 1 Connecticut. Brittney Griner had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks in just 23 minutes as the Lady Bears routed Rice 95-51 on Sunday. Next up, a trip to ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-15T10:00:57Z)

TCU falls behind Boise State in AP poll

NEW YORK -- Boise State jumped back ahead of TCU in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after the Horned Frogs played their closest game of the season. No. 1 Oregon and No. 2 Auburn held their places, though the Ducks' narrow escape in a 15 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-15T05:00:19Z)

Gangs buy disused jets for cocaine flights

NEW YORK – Drug smugglers are buying disused airliners to fly massive amounts of cocaine across the Atlantic. US government investigators said South American gangs had struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe. One trafficker ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-11-16T00:27:07Z)

Vick steals show in Eagles' win

On the day that Donovan McNabb and the Redskins agreed to a $78 million contract extension, it was Michael Vick who stole the show in front of a national audience. Vick played about as perfect a game as you'll see all season, completing 20 of 28 passes for ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-16T06:17:52Z)

South American Gangs Flying Vast Quantities Of Cocaine To Europe

U .S. investigators have identified a new trend in drug smuggling: South American gangs are buying old jets and flying the cocaine across the Atlantic to meet European demand. At least three gangs have struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from ... (Source: Free Internet Press 2010-11-16T03:47:32Z)

Holiday shopping can begin earlier

NEW YORK — Walmart plans to open most of its stores well before dawn — in fact, at midnight — the day after Thanksgiving , the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-16T05:56:23Z)

India NTPC chair:may set up cement plant with NALCO

NEW DELHI Nov 16 (Reuters) - India's state-run power utility NTPC ( NTPC.BO ) may set up a cement plant in a joint venture with National Aluminium Co ( NALU.BO ), NTPC Chairman Arup Roy Choudhury said on Tuesday. "In a month to a month-and-a-half, we will ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-16T05:56:23Z)

Man denies killing college student, 18

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A Louisville, Ky., man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murdering a missing college student who he met for sex. Meanwhile, police searched a southern Indiana landfill for the body. Gregory O'Bryan, 40, said little at his ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-10T18:42:17Z)

Alfred prez tops college salary list

The top executive at Alfred University earned nearly $160,000 more in compensation during calendar year 2008 than the next highest-paid private college executive in Western New York. Charles Edmundson , president of the Allegany County institution ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-15T18:29:12Z)

India Economic Summit: Are There Any Good Deals Left?

OK, you only have to look at the Indian stock market in the past couple of years to realize this would have been a mighty good place to put your money. Is that still the case and will it be the case in the long term? Those were the issues deliberated at a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T03:11:45Z)

Flying high: Gangs buy aging jets, airfreight tons of cocaine across Atlantic

At least three gangs have struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe, according to U.S. indictments. "The sky's the limit," one Sierra Leone trafficker boasted to a Drug Enforcement Administration informant, according to court ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-15T23:22:41Z)

NFL: Washington Redskins pay steep price against Philadelphia Eagles, Michael Vick

Michael Vick, not Donovan McNabb, played like a $78 million quarterback, accounting for six touchdowns all by himself. On a day the Washington Redskins hoped to celebrate McNabb's new contract and set aside the swirl of distractions from his benching two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T05:56:23Z)

51 killed, 76 injured in Delhi building collapse

NEW DELHI: Nine more persons died early Monday morning when a four-storey building caved in at a congested east Delhi locality on Monday night in the worst house collapse incident in the city in recent times, taking the toll to 51. At least 76 people were ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-11-16T03:40:23Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday shopping hours

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said today, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-11-16T00:27:07Z)

Number of millionaire private college presidents increasing

DAYTON, Ohio -- The club of private college and university presidents earning seven figures is getting less exclusive. However, it's a national trend that's being bucked in the Miami Valley. Thirty presidents nationwide received more than $1 million in pay ... (Source: WHIO.com 2010-11-15T12:09:48Z)

Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles embarrass Donovan McNabb, Washington Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. - Michael Vick, not Donovan McNabb, played like a $78 million quarterback, accounting for six touchdowns all by himself. And his Philadelphia Eagles marched down the field in one big chunk after another, doing enough times to put new entries ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-16T06:10:42Z)

Police searching landfill near Medora for missing Carmel student's body

LOUISVILLE — Police were searching a landfill near Medora for a missing 18-year-old college student from Indiana after charging a Kentucky man with murder in the disappearance. EARLIER: Man charged with murder of missing Carmel student Louisville Metro ... (Source: Herald Times 2010-11-10T13:27:19Z)

LSU Tigers still have BCS title game hopes

BATON ROUGE — The Southeastern Conference West battle has been lost, so why not try to win the war? That is LSU's Bowl Championship Series predicament after Auburn clinched the West on Saturday with a 49-31 victory over Georgia. Even if Alabama beats ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-11-16T02:21:38Z)

Oregon and Auburn remain top two in polls; Boise State jumps TCU into third

The top three college football teams entering the weekend all survived scares from lesser opponents, but only Texas Christian paid for it in Sunday's latest USA Today coaches and Associated Press polls. Oregon remained No.1 in both indexes despite a tense ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-14T19:49:07Z)

No. 2 Baylor ready to challenge No.1 UConn

STORRS, Conn. (AP)—Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the t ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-11-15T20:02:15Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 9:41 pm

Roundup: Dodgers re-sign Kuroda

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan, where he once starred for the Hiroshima Carp. But the 35-year-old ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Colts go old school, use defense and turnovers to win

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts don't need Peyton Manning playing at an MVP level to win every game. On Sunday, they found an old-fashioned formula -- defense and turnovers -- works just fine. The Colts overcame Manning's season-low 185 yards by ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-16T03:04:35Z)

Israelis debate swapping temporary settlements freeze for American jets

JERUSALEM -- Israeli defense officials urged the government Monday to accept a new United States-drafted deal to freeze Jewish settlement building temporarily in exchange for a $3 billion military package, including a U.S. gift of 20 F-35 stealth fighter ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-16T04:51:58Z)

Analysis: Canada needs damage control after snub to BHP

The ghost of BHP Billiton's $39 billion offer for Potash Corp will haunt Ottawa until it has clear rules on foreign takeovers and can persuade investors that a pro-business reputation remains intact. Canada, which blocked the bid last Wednesday, said BHP ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T18:36:21Z)

Stronger dollar weighs on stocks

Stocks slumped to a mixed finish Monday as the dollar posted its second day of gains over concerns that Europe is on the edge of another bailout. Investors believe that Ireland may seek help from its fellow European Union members as its economy sputters ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-16T04:16:10Z)

Roundup: Phillies re-sign reliever Contreras

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal was announced Monday. The 38-year-old Contreras was a key member in the bullpen for the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

No. 2 Baylor ready to challenge No.1 UConn

STORRS, Conn. (AP)—Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the t ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-11-15T20:02:15Z)

BHP Should Implement Plan B For Acquisitions

Now that BHP Billiton's bid for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan is a long shot, the Anglo-Australian miner would be better off looking for smaller deals that strengthen its core business. One place to start is expanding its metallurgical coal, or met ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-14T18:30:23Z)

Bengals' turnovers propel Colts to rebound victory

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts don't need Peyton Manning playing at an MVP level to win every game. On Sunday, they found an old-fashioned formula -- defense and turnovers -- works just fine. The Colts overcame Manning's season-low 185 yards by ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-15T01:04:05Z)

Baylor gets early shot at UConn

Storrs, Conn. • Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the top ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-11-16T05:13:26Z)

Mayer Brown Reps Caterpillar In $8.6B Bucyrus Deal

Law360, New York (November 15, 2010) -- Caterpillar Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. in a deal valued at $8.6 billion, as the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment seeks to expand its reach in the ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-11-15T21:06:41Z)

Brewers' Roenicke completes his staff

New Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke realized it would appear on the surface that he had little say in how his first coaching staff was assembled. "I know how it looks," said Roenicke. "I know they aren't necessarily 'my guys.' But I had a say in ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-11-16T04:23:20Z)

Caterpillar to buy mining equipment firm in $8.6-billion deal

(AP) — Caterpillar Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion, aiming its sights on rapid growth in emerging markets. Bucyrus, which is based in South Milwaukee, Wis., makes surface mining equipment used for mining ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-11-15T15:30:14Z)

Bengals report: Strategy and personnel

--DE Antwan Odom was granted a one-week roster exemption after returning from a four-week suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. --DT Tank Johnson , who has missed the last two games due to a knee injury, could ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-16T01:45:51Z)

Anglo American to sell steel operations to Australian OneSteel

British miner Anglo American (LON:AAL) said it has agreed to sell its Chilean grinding media unit Moly-Cop and its Canadian steel mini-mill AltaSteel to Australian OneSteel (ASX:OST) for USD932m (EUR683.7m) as part of its previously announced divestment ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-15T11:19:42Z)

No. 1 Connecticut not focusing on streak in showdown against No. 2 Baylor

STORRS, Conn. — Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the top-ranked ... (Source: Republic 2010-11-15T19:40:47Z)

Judge voids plea deal for NYC counselor

(AP) — A judge has thrown out a no-prison plea deal for a New York City juvenile counselor accused of sexually abusing three teenage girls. The agreement had drawn criticism from the district attorney and women's advocates. State Supreme Court Justice ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-15T17:24:46Z)

Caterpillar digs deep in $7.6B deal for Bucyrus

Caterpillar, the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker, moved aggressively to capitalize on demand in emerging markets Monday with a $7.6 billion buyout of Bucyrus International. Bucyrus makes surface mining equipment used for coal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T23:08:22Z)

Anglo American announces sale of Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to OneSteel for $932 million

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces that it has agreed to sell Moly-Cop and AltaSteel (the "Business") to OneSteel Limited ("OneSteel) for a total consideration of $932 million on a debt and cash free basis. The Business consists of ... (Source: WebWire 2010-11-15T15:30:14Z)

Business Highlights

___ Companies crank up deal machine, put cash to work NEW YORK (AP) — Big deals are a big deal again. From Caterpillar to Chevron to Google, some of the best-known names in corporate America are scooping up smaller companies, finally putting the piles of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T22:54:03Z)

West Bank settlement freeze not a done deal, source says

Jerusalem (CNN) -- As optimism flowed from U.S. leaders over the prospect of a settlement freeze in the West Bank, an Israeli government source on Monday tapped the brakes, saying that an agreement over such a freeze still had not been reached. On Sunday ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Cerabino: Truck plus AK-47: Deal to die for

You might be in Florida if the pickup truck you buy comes with a free AK-47 assault rifle. "We figured we'd come up with something different," said Nick Ginetta, the sales manager at Nations Trucks, a used-truck dealer in Central Florida. "We've already ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-11-16T00:41:26Z)

Truck dealer offers AK-47 voucher w/ purchase

SANFORD, Fla. (KABC) -- A Florida truck dealer is offering a new incentive to boost sales. It's not zero percent financing--it's an AK-47. Buyers get a voucher for an AK-47 assault rifle if they buy a truck from Nick Ginetta. Not everyone likes the idea ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T03:54:42Z)

Israelis debate swapping settlements freeze for U.S. jets

JERUSALEM -- Israeli defense officials urged the government Monday to accept a new U.S.-drafted deal to freeze Jewish settlement building temporarily in exchange for a $3 billion military package, including a U.S. gift of 20 F-35 stealth fighter jets. But ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Judge voids no-jail plea deal amid outrage in case of NYC counselor accused of abusing teens

NEW YORK - A juvenile justice worker accused of molesting teenage girls inside a courthouse was set to get a no-jail sentence Monday until a judge threw out his plea deal, which had sparked criticism from the district attorney and outrage among women's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T22:46:54Z)

Judge voids NY counselor's plea deal in rape case

NEW YORK — A judge has thrown out a no-prison plea deal for a New York City juvenile counselor accused of sexually abusing three teenage girls in his custody at family court. State Supreme Court Justice Cassandra Mullen said Monday she would not give ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-15T17:24:46Z)

Wall Street Ends Flat, Giving Up Most Gains of the Day

Stocks ended mostly flat on Monday after trading higher most of the day, helped by new statistics that suggested consumer spending was improving and by reports that a bellwether company has brokered a deal that would help expand its global business. The ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-15T21:06:41Z)

Fitch affirms BHP Billiton ratings as deal nixed

Fitch Ratings said Monday it affirmed BHP Billiton's 'A+' rating and said the company is no longer on watch for possible downgrade, a day after the Anglo-Australian miner withdrew its hostile takeover bid for fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T16:34:40Z)

Anglo American sells steel units in Chile, Canada

Mining company Anglo American says it is selling two steel businesses in the Americas to OneSteel Ltd. of Australia for $932 million. Anglo American said Monday that the sale is part of a process of focusing on its core commodities businesses. OneSteel is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T08:13:35Z)

Dealer offers free AK-47 for truck buyers

A Florida car dealership trying to drum up business is offering an unusual perk for potential used-truck buyers: A free AK-47 assault rifle. General sales manager Nick Ginetta says that since the promotion was announced on Veterans Day, business has more ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T21:21:00Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 8:42 pm

Discount retailer Loehmann's files for bankruptcy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. discount retailer Loehmann's is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its Dubai government-linked owner failed to reach a debt-extension deal with creditors. Loehmann's says the Chapter 11 filing Monday in the U.S ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-16T01:17:13Z)

Syracuse basketball routs Canisius 86-67

SYRACUSE (AP) — Two games into the season, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is happy to have two wins. He's not so happy with his 10th-ranked Orange, though. Not even after Rick Jackson led five players in double figures with 17 points and pulled down a ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-11-15T22:03:57Z)

Walmart 2010 Black Friday Ad Scans Finally Hit the Internet!

The 2010 Walmart Black Friday ad scan has finally been posted online! Walmart's Black Friday sale will feature huge savings on tons of electronics, computers, toys and games. Let's have a look at some of the best deals of the sale. One of the best ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-15T15:51:43Z)

Brewers fill out staff by hiring Narron as bench coach, Kranitz as pitching coach

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have filled out their staff under new manager Ron Roenicke with three new coaches and three returning from last year's group. Former Reds manager Jerry Narron takes over as bench coach in place of Willie Randolph ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-15T22:54:03Z)

Jurors in Elizabeth Smart kidnap trial see video of defendant saying God delivered her to him

SALT LAKE CITY - The man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart told investigators that heaven was his home and God had delivered him a young girl to become as his wife, according to recordings of a police interview after his arrest. Brian David ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T23:29:51Z)

Katy Perry to Harper's Bazaar: Russell Brand is my 'great man of god'

Russell Brand is a "great man of God"? New wife Katy Perry sure thinks so. The singer, who graces the cover of Harper's Bazaar's December issue , told the mag that the recovering alcoholic and former sex and heroin addict is actually just the guy she saw ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-03T19:40:42Z)

Wal-Mart's Black Friday 2010 ad: Electronics top deals

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart's highly-awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-14T00:50:57Z)

More Walmart Black Friday Deals -- Revealed!

Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2010) -- How would you like a Magnavox Wi-Fi Blu-ray player for $69? Or, a Flip UltraHD Camcorder for $99? Or, select Blu-ray movies starting at $5 each? Or a 50-inch Plasma HDTV for just $498? That's just a few of the "Black ... (Source: TVPredictions.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Examples of Cartoons that Created Controversy -- However Small -- Including Jim Davis' 'Garfield'

"Garfield" creator and cartoonist Jim Davis apologized for the poor timing of his Veterans Day comic strip. The three panel comic depicts a spider about to be squashed by Garfield hoisting a rolled newspaper. The spider states a holiday will be celebrated ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-14T18:23:13Z)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

NEW YORK (AP) -- Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-15T14:54:27Z)

Notre Dame deals with loss of third recruit in three weeks

It's not unusual for Notre Dame's football program to have a player renege on a verbal commitment. Or two. But three in three weeks? Notre Dame is in the midst of a perfect storm that has Brian Kelly and his coaching staff on the spot in its first season ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-11-04T08:48:06Z)

Katy Perry Calls New Husband, Russell Brand, a "Great Man of God"

"I always knew I wanted a great man of God," the 26-year-old "California Gurls" singer told Harper's Bazaar in its December issue. "Someone who was going to be an inspiration for people and also be a lovely husband and father." After a year of dating ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-03T20:59:26Z)

No. 10 Syracuse defeats Canisius, 86-67

SYRACUSE (AP) -- Two games into the season, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is happy to have two wins. He's not so happy with his 10th-ranked Orange, though. Not even after Rick Jackson led five players in double figures with 17 points and pulled down a career ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-11-15T11:26:51Z)

Trial of man charged with 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart moves into 3rd week

SALT LAKE CITY — Recorded police interviews show that the man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart told investigators heaven was his home and God had delivered him a young girl to become as his wife. Brian David Mitchell told police when he ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Loehmann's Holdings Files Bankruptcy With Restructuring Deal

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Loehmann's Holdings Inc., the seller of discounted designer goods, negotiated a restructuring plan with owner Istithmar Retail Investments and noteholder Whippoorwill Associates Inc. before filing for bankruptcy. Loehmann's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-16T02:21:38Z)

Brewers fill out staff with 3 new coaches

MILWAUKEE—The Milwaukee Brewers have filled out their staff under new manager Ron Roenicke with three new coaches and three returning from last year's group. Former Reds manager Jerry Narron takes over as bench coach in place of Willie Randolph, former ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-15T23:01:13Z)

Walmart also getting up early on Black Friday

Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores well before dawn — in fact, at midnight — the day after Thanksgiving, the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T23:51:19Z)

Jim Davis Apologizes – Garfield Creator Says Veterans Day is National Stupid Day

Jim Davis apologizes as the creator of the comic strip "Garfield" to American Veterans for an offensive mistake. Davis created a strip published on Veterans Day, which insinuates the day is "Stupid Day." The joke turned out to be on Jim Davis as ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-13T02:10:53Z)

Elizabeth Smart finishes Utah trial testimony

The man accused of abducting Elizabeth Smart was a crude, vulgar, self-serving person who used religion to justify his actions, including her kidnapping and rape, she told jurors on her third and final day of testimony. "He was his number one priority ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-10T18:35:07Z)

Jordan Prestwood (Offensive Tackle, Plant City HS) Commits To Florida State

Jordan Prestwood, one of the better tackles in the country has committed to the Florida State Seminoles. Prestwood plays for Plant City High near Tampa, Florida. He was formerly committed to Notre Dame before de-committing last month. Prestwood visited ... (Source: Tomahawk Nation 2010-11-16T01:24:23Z)

Colts go old school, use defense and turnovers to win

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts don't need Peyton Manning playing at an MVP level to win every game. On Sunday, they found an old-fashioned formula -- defense and turnovers -- works just fine. The Colts overcame Manning's season-low 185 yards by ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-16T03:04:35Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Corey Long Recruiting Blog

No one needs to tell four-star running back Kevin Grooms (Hollywood, Fla./South Broward) about this week's game because the 5-foot-10, 175-pounder has been looking forward to playing St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) all season. "This is the ... (Source: ESPN 2010-11-04T15:43:17Z)

Discount retailer Loehmann's files for bankruptcy

U.S. discount retailer Loehmann's is filing for bankruptcy after its Dubai government-linked owner failed to reach a debt-extension deal with creditors. Loehmann's says the filing Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T22:32:35Z)

Rihanna Buys Second Honeymoon For Russell And Katy

Rihanna has reportedly splashed out £30,000 on a second honeymoon in Tokyo for best friend Katy Perry and her new husband Russell Brand. Rihanna has splashed out on a second honeymoon for best pal Katy Perry and her new husband Russell Brand. The 'Only ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-11-15T13:50:01Z)

Jim Davis apologizes for Garfield's Veterans Day strip

Hoosier cartoonist Jim Davis is apologizing for a Garfield strip that some veterans may have found offensive. The strip ran Thursday in newspapers across the country, including The Indianapolis Star. It shows a spider daring the pudgy orange cat to squash ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-12T19:58:39Z)

Boeheim moves up coaching wins list

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rick Jackson had 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds and Brandon Triche added 16 points for Syracuse as coach Jim Boeheim moved up the coaching list for career wins. It was the 831st career victory for Boeheim, moving him past Jim ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-15T00:56:56Z)

Bengals' turnovers propel Colts to rebound victory

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts don't need Peyton Manning playing at an MVP level to win every game. On Sunday, they found an old-fashioned formula -- defense and turnovers -- works just fine. The Colts overcame Manning's season-low 185 yards by ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-15T01:04:05Z)

Brewers: Roenicke fills out staff, including new pitching coach Rick Kranitz

The Milwaukee Brewers will have their fifth pitching coach in four years with the announcement Monday that Rick Kranitz will replace Rick Peterson. Kranitz, the pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles the past three seasons, will be one of three new ... (Source: madison 2010-11-16T03:04:35Z)

Colts overcome obstacles through consistency

Well, folks, guess who is first place in the AFC South? That's right, the Peyton Manning Colts . Or are these the Jim Caldwell Colts? Or the Bill Polian Colts? All three men deserve to take a bow. Maybe even my favorite pass rusher, Dwight Freeney ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-15T19:04:59Z)

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