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Deals of the Hour / October 22, 2010, 5:40 am

Black Friday Deals Leaked 2010: Kmart, Sears, And Walmart

Black Friday is coming, and every one wants first in on the deal. Sears Black Friday 2010 ad has been leaked to the internet. Not only has Sears Black Friday ad been leaked, but Kmart has had the same problem. As it turns out though, this was done ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-21T18:58:51Z)

Roseville Galleria burns after standoff; nobody injured

ROSEVILLE -- A high-end regional mall that is one of the main retail centers in a broad swath of Northern California was set ablaze Thursday after police arrested a man who had barricaded himself inside. Police said the man holed up in a video game store ... (Source: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-10-22T09:32:09Z)

Justice Department Wades Into Tennessee Mosque Controversy on Side of Islam

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal attorneys on Monday jumped into a court battle over the construction of a Tennessee mosque by offering legal proof that Islam is a recognized religion entitled to constitutional protection. U.S. Attorney Jerry E. Martin of ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-18T22:44:19Z)

TSYS to serve Simmons First National

Simmons First National Bank tapped TSYS to service its consumer credit card portfolio. Under the multi-year deal, Columbus, Ga.-based TSYS (NYSE: TSS) will in 2011 provide core account and transaction processing services, card and statement production ... (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle 2010-10-11T13:34:16Z)

Iran, Venezuela Promise "New World Order"

The leaders of Iran and Venezuela hailed what they called their strong strategic relationship on Wednesday, saying they are united in efforts to establish a "new world order" that will eliminate Western dominance over global affairs. Iranian President ... (Source: KKTV 2010-10-21T20:39:04Z)

GOW Collection hitting PSN

Having arrived on retail shelves on Blu-ray in April of this year, Sony has confirmed that its PS3 God of War: Collection will now be released digitally on PSN. The retail version of the SKU included re-workings of PS2 hits God of War and God of War 2 ... (Source: MCV 2010-10-21T10:16:17Z)

TSYS inks deals with Swisscard, Bank of Montreal

TSYS has signed deals to provide payment services to a Swiss joint venture and a Canadian bank. Financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. Columbus., Ga.-based TSYS (NYSE: TSS) said it will provide Swisscard AECS AG -- a joint venture between Credit ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-20T14:28:01Z)

Southwest announces GSP destinations, fare sale

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Southwest Airlines said today that it will operate nonstop flights to five destinations when it begins serving Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in March. The discount carrier said it will offer two flights daily to ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-20T22:20:28Z)

Iran signs 11 energy deals with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Eleven memorandums of understanding in the energy sector were signed with the Venezuelan government, Tehran announced Thursday. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in the Iranian capital early this week to meet with his ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-21T12:10:49Z)

Prenup heiress Katrin Radmacher: Nicolas Granatino was only interested in my millions

The heiress at the centre of a landmark £100 million divorce battle accused her ex-husband of infidelity and 'greed' yesterday. Katrin Radmacher said her former husband had only married her for money, and admitted that she had been blinded by love ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-10-22T06:26:02Z)

Sony Condemned For 'Obscene' God Of War Collection PSN Price

Sony has been slammed by PS3 users after it announced that it is to release its God of War Collection on PSN for £23.99. The collection, which was released on Blu-ray disc earlier this year, is available in physical form for just £16.99 on Amazon with ... (Source: IncGamers.com 2010-10-21T17:11:28Z)

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Keeping Cash 'Powder Dry' for Future Bets

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, joining an earnings conference call for the first time in two years, said the company will use cash for deals as it repels threats from Google Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. "We'd ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T03:59:16Z)

Feds support Tenn. Mosque, call Islam 'recognized religion'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal attorneys on Monday jumped into a court battle over the construction of a Tennessee mosque by offering legal proof that Islam is a recognized religion entitled to constitutional protection. U.S. Attorney Jerry E. Martin of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-19T23:54:42Z)

TSYS in Bank of Ireland deal

TSYS will continue to process consumer and commercial card portfolios for Bank of Ireland under an extension the companies agreed to Monday. Columbus, Ga.-based TSYS (NYSE: TSS) said the multi-year agreement includes services in Ireland and also supports ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-18T13:25:58Z)

God of War Collection Coming to PlayStation Store

Sony has just announced that last year's God of War Collection , containing both the original God of War and God of War II, will be making its way as a digital download from the PlayStation Store next month. For those unaware, Sony, in anticipation for the ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-22T07:16:09Z)

British high court gives new validity to prenuptial deals

LONDON -- Britain's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a German heiress in a divorce case that gives new validity to prenuptial agreements in England. Unlike most European countries and the United States, English law has not generally recognized ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-10-20T10:17:29Z)

Toddler severely burned at Plainfield daycare

PLAINFIELD— A 2-year-old boy here was severely burned on his legs, groin, buttocks, and back after being placed in a tub of scalding hot water. Plainfieldpolice believe 37-year-old Irene Martin intentionally placed the boy in the tub after a potty ... (Source: Hendricks County Flyer 2010-10-21T19:20:19Z)

Day Care Operator Pleads Not Guilty To Neglect, Battery

PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- A Plainfield day care operated has pleaded not guilty after a toddler was seriously burned in her home, police said. Irene Martin, 37, who was charged with two felony counts of battery and one felony count of neglect, cried through most ... (Source: 6 News WRTV 2010-10-21T20:53:23Z)

US attorney joins legal battle over Tennessee mosque, says Islam is a recognized religion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal attorneys on Monday jumped into a court battle over the construction of a Tennessee mosque by offering legal proof that Islam is a recognized religion entitled to constitutional protection. U.S. Attorney Jerry E. Martin of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T21:54:12Z)

UK court rules in favor of heiress on prenup deals

Britain's Supreme Court ruled in favor of a German heiress Wednesday in a divorce case that gives new validity to prenuptial agreements in England. The case hinged on whether a prenup signed by Katrin Radmacher, a paper industry heiress with a fortune of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T09:34:32Z)

RIM's Balsillie responds to barbs from Apple's Jobs

Research In Motion's Jim Balsillie on Tuesday brushed off Steve Jobs' critique of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer, saying the Apple CEO's barbs made no sense outside of his company's "distortion field." Jobs on Monday said a batch of seven-inch ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T21:45:51Z)

Southwest Airlines announces GSP destinations

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that it will operate nonstop flights to five destinations when it begins serving Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in March. The discount carrier said it will offer two flights daily to ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-21T20:53:23Z)

Black Friday Deals Leaked: Sears And Kmart Get An Early Jump On Holiday Sales

Black Friday Deals have leaked early online this week. Retailers like Kmart and Sears are getting a jump on the holiday sales while other large retailers are warning sites to not release their ads too early. Sears and Kmart are both doing things a bit ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-21T09:04:42Z)

Roseville Galleria Mall ablaze after standoff (with photo)

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Part of a high-end regional mall that is one of the main retail centers in a broad swath of Northern California was destroyed Thursday after police say a man barricaded himself inside and started a fire. Police said the man holed up ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-10-22T08:34:53Z)

Fire at Northern Calif. mall deals blow to region

A fire that erupted during a police standoff at a suburban Sacramento mall did more than destroy part of a regional shopping hub. It also provided an economic setback to a region of Northern California struggling to emerge from recession. City leaders in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-22T11:05:13Z)

Southwest service to S.C. starts March 13

Southwest Airlines entrance into South Carolina begins March 13 with seven daily non-stop flights each from Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg, the discount airline announced today. From both airports, Southwest will fly to Baltimore/Washington, Chicago ... (Source: The State 2010-10-20T14:35:10Z)

Newly Released Black Friday Ads for 2010

Black Friday is a Christmas Shopper's haven. It's about arriving at the department stores at 5am for doorbuster deals, free chocolate and candy canes. Images of children weaving a long line at the mall, anticipating a visit on Santa's lap come to ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-21T10:23:27Z)

Plainfield babysitter pleads not guilty in toddler's burning

Cat Andersen /Eyewitness News Hendricks County - A babysitter appeared in court Thursday after being arrested for burning a two-and-a-half-year-old child in her care. Irene Martin, 37, walked into the courtroom crying Thursday afternoon. She has been ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-21T21:14:51Z)

Analysis: Venezuela's Chavez baits foes with nuclear deal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's plans for a Russian-built nuclear power plant are unsettling his foes, but look more like geopolitical grandstanding than anything concrete at this stage. On an international tour encompassing several of the world's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T16:16:35Z)

Apple Falls on Forecast Miss; Jobs to Use Cash for Future Deals

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, joining an earnings conference call for the first time in two years, said the company will use cash for deals as it repels threats from Google Inc. and Research ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-19T13:46:15Z)

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