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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 4:40 pm

Check out Meijer's deals for Black Friday 2010

WALKER -- Meijer's Black Friday deals include a Sony Blu-Ray disc player for $99, an $80 savings, and Magellan RoadMate GPS system for $83, an $87 savings. The Walker-based retailer released its highly anticipated Black Friday ads today to its Facebook ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

Special Olympics Joins With Red Heart Yarns to Inspire Handmade Unity

Special Olympics International and Coats & Clark, owner of Red Heart® Yarns announced the launch of the 2011 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project . This nation-wide initiative gives knitters and crocheters the opportunity to contribute to the Special ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-12T11:08:56Z)

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)

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)

Black Friday 2010: Stores Holiday Shopping Battle for Customers Begins Early

NEW YORK (AP) - From Wal-Mart and Sears free shipping to stores opening on Thanksgiving for the first time, the Black Friday 2010 battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about ... (Source: KSAX 2010-11-12T19:22:52Z)

Great deals abound for vets as businesses hand out freebies, discounts to service members

America's military veterans, who have been honored with memorials, parades, and even yellow ribbons, can expect more tangible tributes Thursday on Veterans Day. In a growing nationwide trend, retailers are honoring veterans and active military personnel by ... (Source: Toledo Blade 2010-11-11T06:38:07Z)

Best time to grab holiday deals depends on variables

NEW YORK -- Before you head into the final stretch before the holiday rush, when stores lose all subtlety in the ways they push gift-buying, you may wonder whether to pass up November bargains in the hope that some prices will keep falling. Last year, most ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T22:50:27Z)

Stores not waiting for Black Friday

S hoppers won't have to wait for Black Friday to get great deals. "It's all about getting people out earlier," said Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. "From the retailers' perspective, the entire months of ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T17:49:48Z)

Black Friday Ads: Meijer's Doorbuster Sales – Deals List

Still looking for more Black Friday deals? If so, you may be glad to see 195 Black Friday 2010 Ads from the American hypermarket chain Meijer. As usual there are a few doorbusters to get you in the stores, however if you would like to see a breakdown of ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-12T15:48:07Z)

No. 1 Oregon visits struggling California

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Just a year ago when California played Oregon, it was the Golden Bears who had the title hopes while the Ducks were trying to find their way. Boy, how things have changed. All Cal (5-4, 3-3 Pac-10) has to play for down the stretch ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T21:10:14Z)

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)

Oregon State deals California ugly loss

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Jacquizz Rodgers brought out the Halloween special for California. On Oregon State's first series Saturday, the running back threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Colby Prince out of the wildcat formation, and the Beavers went on to defeat ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-31T05:18:06Z)

Orange County's Newest 24 Hour Fitness® Super-Sport Club in Irvine Is First of Its Kind in the ...

SAN RAMON, Calif. - (Business Wire) 24 Hour Fitness, the largest privately owned U.S. fitness club chain and a leading health club industry pioneer, proudly announces its newest club in Irvine, Calif. The new 24 Hour Fitness Irvine Market Place Super-Sport ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-12T16:02:26Z)

Meijer to leak Black Friday deals to customers

WALKER -- Meijer Inc. planned to leak its Black Friday ads today to its Facebook friends and Twitter followers. While there are scores of websites devoted to posting "leaked" copies of retailers' Black Friday sales circulars before they are officially ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-12T13:10:38Z)

Supreme Court reviews Costco sale of Swiss watches

W ASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is weighing whether Costco and other discount sellers can offer cut-rate goods from foreign manufacturers without violating U.S. copyright laws. The justices heard argument Monday in a dispute between Costco and the Swiss ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-08T20:46:21Z)

Free Car Washes for Vets

BILLINGS - One local business owner thanked our veterans Thursday by making sure his customers' cars were squeaky clean. Veteran's vehicles received free scrub-downs at Bubble Bath Car Wash locations across Billings. Co-Owner Oren Harper worked with the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T02:47:52Z)

Will These Uranium Stocks Keep Surging?

Uranium is a primary component in the production of nuclear energy. A massive demand increase in nuclear energy is expected in future years with the Nuclear Energy Agency estimating that the number of nuclear reactors to generate electricity around the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-12T17:14:01Z)

Discount Retailers Face Online Headwinds This Holiday Season

NEW YORK, NY, Nov 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Tis the season! Following a disappointing back to school season -- the second largest season on the US retail industry calendar -- retailers have started the holiday push earlier this year and with ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-11T17:00:53Z)

Suns discount Nash trade rumors

Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry stressed today the team is not looking to trade two-time NBA MVP guard Steve Nash . There are fresh rumors about the Suns possibly moving Nash to teams ranging from the Atlanta Hawks to the New York Knicks. Former Suns ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-11T00:40:12Z)

Kings-Suns Preview

With Steve Nash running the point for Phoenix and Tyreke Evans leading Sacramento, the Suns and Kings boast dynamic offenses. Both teams are coming off sloppy offensive performances, however, and they'll look to protect the ball better when they meet ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T15:55:16Z)

24 Hour Fitness to Reward Gym Goers, Donate to Charity and Encourage Fitness with Facebook® Deals

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 24 Hour Fitness, the largest U.S. fitness club chain and a leading health club industry pioneer, is excited to announce its participation in the launch of Facebook Deals, which offers people special discounts when they ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T20:52:17Z)

Phoenix Suns' first priority - limit turnovers

Suns coach Alvin Gentry, point guard Steve Nash and other Phoenix basketball constituents are in the polling place voting for which glaring team issue to fix first. Defensive rebounding or turnovers. They will get to both. But for a quick fix, pick the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-12T03:59:27Z)

Sam's Club Black Friday Ad Deals get Previewed

Walmart's Sam's Club, the nation's 8th largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club, today officially previewed some of its Black Friday deals. The Sam's Club Black Friday sale exclusive to members takes place between 5am and 10am on Friday ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-12T21:03:05Z)

High Court to view Costco sale of Swiss watches

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether Costco Wholesale Corp. and other discount sellers can offer cut-rate goods from foreign manufacturers without violating U.S. copyright laws. The justices heard arguments Monday in a dispute between ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-09T07:59:13Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads: Black Friday 2010 is fast approaching and retail stores have already been offering early deals to get you in the buying mood. Take Walmart for instants, they have their Gold Box deals, but what we want is their official ad ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-12T18:39:55Z)

Top 3 Black Friday TV Deals available Today

There are again great TV deals available this weekend in early Black Friday sales. Amazon has managed to be the best place to shop for TVs today. By matching the hot Best Buy Black Friday TV deal featuring the Toshiba 40FT1U 40-inch full HD HDTV, Amazon is ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-12T21:38:52Z)

Meals, deals offered to Columbus military veterans on Veteran Day

A sudsy car wash, war films, space center shows and a variety of tasty meals and treats are on the menu this Veterans Day. Those are among the freebies being offered by Columbus-area businesses to military veterans, retirees and active-duty soldiers to ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-11-10T03:04:33Z)

Costco's Swatch Sales May Lead High Court to Limit Gray Market

The U.S. Supreme Court grappled with a case that will shape the future of the multibillion-dollar "gray market," which retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. use to sell foreign-made products at a discount in U.S. stores. Hearing arguments today in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T18:16:01Z)

Football Odds – No. 1 Ranked Ducks Continue Push To National Title Game

[Off topic: by the way, do you want to get a 55% bonus on your first deposit here at BetUS? If so JOIN NOW .] The Golden Bears have struggled to a 5-4 record this season, including going .500 in the PAC-10 with three wins in six games. California will have ... (Source: Betus.com 2010-11-12T22:43:18Z)

Will These Uranium Stocks Keep Surging? The Bedford Report Provides Analyst Research on ...

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 11/12/10 -- Uranium stocks have been surging as of late. Last month Uranium posted a 10% gain in just one week to around $52 per pound. According to the Global X Uranium ETF, which started trading earlier this month, uranium ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-12T16:45:23Z)

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