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

Jason Aldean celebrates big week by going hunting

Jason Aldean is celebrating a banner week — as mentioned previously, his new My Kinda Party album sold 193,000 copies its first week , and he performed Party track "Don't You Wanna Stay" on the CMA Awards with Kelly Clarkson (who also sings on the ... (Source: The Tennessean (blog) 2010-11-11T03:46:19Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Resource rebound lifts TSX; RIM gains

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday as strength in the price of oil and gold helped to lift the market's hefty commodity-linked issues. Research In Motion ( RIM.TO ) also gave the market ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-10T22:09:52Z)

LivingSocial launches travel deals

D.C.-based group buying site LivingSocial has launched a travel site called LivingSocial Escapes. The service goes along with the company' recent acquisition of Urban Escapes , a local adventure company. LivingSocial Press Release: LivingSocial (www ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Sears Is Offering 'Black Friday' Doorbuster Deals Now

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- This holiday season, Sears is offering weekly "Now" sale events with layaway options so customers can get a jump start on their shopping and have a more rewarding holiday season than ever ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T16:07:05Z)

Pregnant Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr poses nude for W magazine: report

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr posed nude while six-and-a-half months pregnant for W magazine's December issue that will focus on celebrity families, the magazine revealed Tuesday. "For me, family is life," Kerr, 27, told the fashion magazine who ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-09T21:42:26Z)

Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apache Corp has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc, putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a leading shallow-water operator ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

Country Couple Miranda Lambert And Blake Shelton Rule CMA Awards

The hosts of the 44th annual CMA Awards , Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, didn't just stick behind a podium and toss good-natured digs at their fellow country music luminaries. Instead, the superstars kicked off the show with a high-octane performance ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-11T05:26:32Z)

Sears Helps Heroes Fulfill Wishes This Holiday Season

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- With more than 480,000 U.S. soldiers currently on active duty(1), Sears is once again calling on America to step up and say "thanks" to the nation's troops this holiday season. As part ... (Source: Hola Arkansas 2010-11-10T22:24:11Z)

Black Friday: Extra Extra, Sears will be open on Thanksgiving. Get a preview of the deals

In the rush to cash on holiday shopping, Sears will open a number of stores on Thanksgiving day and offer a host of Black Friday like deals. According to a company spokesman, this is the first time Sears has been open on Thanksgiving and they're leaking a ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Cracks Found in Discovery Shuttle's Fuel Tank

(CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) — NASA discovered cracks in Discovery's fuel tank Wednesday, an added problem that will complicate trying to launch the space shuttle on its final voyage this year. The two cracks — each 9 inches long — were found on the ... (Source: Time 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Not-so-happy holidays ahead at the fuel pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the fuel pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-05T10:34:18Z)

Sears Helps Heroes Fulfill Wishes This Holiday

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , Nov. 10, 2010 -- With more than 480,000 U.S. soldiers currently on active duty(1), Sears is once again calling on America to step up and say "thanks" to the nation's troops this holiday season. As part of its long-standing ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-10T23:42:56Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Resource rebound lifts TSX index

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday as strength in the price of oil and gold helped to lift the market's hefty commodity-linked issues. The energy and materials sectors, both down ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-10T21:34:05Z)

Brad Paisley takes CMA entertainer of the year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Country Music Association Awards were Miranda Lambert's and Blake Shelton's party, but Brad Paisley crashed the festivities. Lambert won three awards, including album of the year, on her 27th birthday and her fiance Shelton grabbed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-11T06:23:48Z)

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010 :Target Black Friday ad 2010. The main holiday season is yet weeks away but many retail giants have plunged themselves into the sales a bit early. And many people as early as today, are looking for the Black Friday Ads, Deals ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-11T02:20:25Z)

Gasoline prices top $3 for first time since spring

State and local gasoline prices probably will stay above $3 a gallon at least through the holidays. Pump prices hit that benchmark in Springfield Tuesday for the first time since April, according to AAA and government forecasts. Prices at most local ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-11-11T00:47:21Z)

Kelly Clarkson To Perform At CMA Awards

Taylor Swift and Gwyneth Paltrow are in, and now Kelly Clarkson has been added to the list of performers at the CMA Awards on November 10. EW reports that the singer will perform her duet with Jason Aldean, "Don't You Wanna Stay," at the awards show ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-02T14:34:04Z)

NASA Deals With Crack On Shuttle

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cracks in the insulation of space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank are apparently more serious than first thought. Mission managers said the cracks are deeper than they first appeared. The cracks are one of two things NASA is trying to ... (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-11-10T21:19:46Z)

CMA Awards 2010: Brad Paisley takes entertainer of the year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Country Music Association Awards were Miranda Lambert's and Blake Shelton's party, but Brad Paisley crashed the festivities. Lambert won three awards, including album of the year, on her 27th birthday and her fiance Shelton grabbed ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-11T06:23:48Z)

Sears Black Friday deals begin today

Black Friday is no longer just the day after Thanksgiving. Ohio Sears stores rolled out a Black Friday Now campaign. There will be deals every Friday at Sears from now until Christmas. The ad for today includes a 40-inch LCD television for $499, along with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

NASA: Cracks found in space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank, not just foam, complicates repairs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA discovered cracks in Discovery's fuel tank Wednesday, an added problem that will complicate trying to launch the space shuttle on its final voyage this year. The two cracks — each 9 inches long — were found on the exterior ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-10T23:21:27Z)

Mariner Energy still on "positive" watch on Apache deal

29 October 2010 - S&P on Thursday continued the "positive" listing on Houston-based oil and gas company Mariner Energy Inc (NYSE: ME | PowerRating ) pending completion of its acquisition by higher-rated sector player Apache Corp (NYSE: APA | PowerRating ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Nov 11 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0530 GMT on Thursday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/]) ** Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T05:33:41Z)

Sears to be open on Thanksgiving Day for first time in 124-year history

Sears stores are breaking with a long history this shopping season, and will be open on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in their 124-year history. Hours will be from 7 a.m. until noon on Thanksgiving Day. "We wanted to allow customers to get a jump on ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-11-10T15:57:39Z)

Miranda Kerr bares nude pregnant body for W magazine

Victoria Secret model Miranda Kerr is proudly showing off her pregnant body in a nude pictorial for "W" magazine's December issue. The 27-year-old model is expecting her first child with husband Orlando Bloom and insists her career is no longer her biggest ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-10T17:09:14Z)

Target Black Friday 2010 ad, a Triangle tease

November 26, 2010 marks Black Friday, the day defining ultimate deals, outstanding steals, and giveaways.  Start preparing your shopping list early North Carolina, Black Friday ad leaks are rolling in.  Target and Kohl's department stores are offering ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Pregnant Miranda Kerr Bares All for December's W Magazine

While Hollywood is no stranger to actors and actresses baring it all for the camera, Miranda Kerr may be more the exception than the rule. While sure, she's a Victoria's Secret model by trade, and they're not exactly known for parading around fully-dressed ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-10T02:50:14Z)

Black Friday 2010 Ads Leak Site: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart & Sears Deals

Black Friday 2010 is coming, and everybody wants to be in on the deal. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Sears & Lowes all have 2010 Black Friday ads that have been leaked to the internet. This year Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 26, and it is sure to ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-11T00:33:02Z)

Holidays might be unhappy at gas pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the gas pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping to push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T22:16:59Z)

Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley top CMA honors

LOS ANGELES — Texas country music firebrand Miranda Lambert won big at the 44th Country Music Association Awards ceremony on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. , taking home trophies for best album, top female vocalist and top video in connection with her ... (Source: Republic 2010-11-11T06:09:29Z)

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