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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 5:40 pm

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)

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)

Good deals to be had for Black Friday

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Black Friday is coming up and hundreds, if not thousands, of Houston residents will line up on Thanksgiving just to get a cheap TV or laptop. You always see a flurry of electronics sales around Black Friday. Often you can snag a great ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-13T00:16:21Z)

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)

Young 'uns, young love, middle-aged guys

This week's new DVD releases offer something for those young and old. Ramona and Beezus, Grade B-plus: Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby must deal with an imaginative younger sister. Selena Gomez stars. Joey King is the perfect pick as Ramona Quimby in the new ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-12T09:28:43Z)

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)

The Walking Dead Premier on AMC

The much anticipated, much promoted new AMC series The Walking Dead premiered on Halloween and lived up to all the hype. Zombie fans can now get a weekly fix of The Walking Dead as Sheriff's Deputy Rick Grimes played by Andrew Lincoln faces off against the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-01T05:31:14Z)

Target to offer $3.00 appliances on Black Friday according to leaked circular

It didn't take long for Target to respond back to Walmart with a Black Friday offer of its own.  In an article from CnnMoney.com , a look into a popular Black Friday 'deal site' details what we can expect from Target through a 'leaked' circular due out ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-11T15:49:18Z)

Study: Yoga better for mood than exercise

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Yoga may be better for reducing anxiety and improving mood than other forms of physical exercise, a U.S. study found. Researchers who compare yoga to a regular walking routine found those who practiced yoga showed greater ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-12T22:07:30Z)

MetLife To Exit Long-Term-Care, Citing "Financial Challenges" In The Industry

MetLife said today the company will no longer offer long-term-care insurance, the coverage people buy to fund nursing-home stays or assisted living in the latter part of life. The company will still honor the obligations it has to existing customers, but ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-11T16:32:15Z)

Yoga's Ability to Improve Mood and Lessen Anxiety is Linked to Increased Levels of a Critical ...

New Rochelle, NY, November 11, 2010—Yoga has a greater positive effect on a person's mood and anxiety level than walking and other forms of exercise, which may be due to higher levels of the brain chemical GABA, according to an article in The Journal of ... (Source: Massage Mag.com 2010-11-12T20:20:08Z)

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)

Yoga gives a boost to person's mood

A new research suggests that yoga has a greater positive effect on a person's mood and anxiety level than walking and other forms of exercise , which may be due to higher levels of the brain chemical GABA. GABA, gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a chemical in ... (Source: Times of India 2010-11-12T11:16:06Z)

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)

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)

MetLife axes long-term care insurance coverage

MetLife said Thursday that it plans to stop selling long-term care insurance at the end of December and won't sign up new customers into group plans as of next year. It will honor existing policies as long as premiums are paid on time. Long-term care ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-12T14:43:41Z)

The Walking Dead Lives! AMC Orders a Second Season

AMC has renewed The Walking Dead for a second season, the network announced Monday. The order for a 13-episode second season comes after just two episodes of the first season have aired. The Halloween-night series premiere scored 5.3 million viewers, the ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-08T22:40:53Z)

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)

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)

New DVD releases: 'Scott Pilgrim,' 'Ramona and Beezus'

This week's new DVD releases offer something for those young and old. "Ramona and Beezus": Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby must deal with an imaginative younger sister. Selena Gomez stars. Joey King is the perfect pick as Ramona Quimby in the new family-friendly ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-09T19:26:25Z)

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 2010-11-13T00:23:31Z)

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)

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)

New on DVD: 'Ramona and Beezus,' 'Scott Pilgrim'

This week's new DVD releases offer something for those young and old. • "Ramona and Beezus": Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby must deal with an imaginative younger sister. Selena Gomez stars. Joey King is the perfect pick as Ramona Quimby in the new ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-11-09T23:58:26Z)

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)

AMC's 'The Walking Dead' episode 1 recap: 'Days Gone Bye' sets scene for hot new zombie series

It was awesome! Best thing on TV right now. I still prefer AMC's 'Mad Men.' I need to see more. "The Walking Dead," AMC's new original show kicked off on Halloween . What better way for the channel to venture forth into the world of survival horror than on ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-01T16:15:28Z)

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)

MetLife Ending Long-Term-Care Insurance As Costs Rise

MetLife said Thursday that it will no longer offer long-term-care insurance, the coverage that people buy to pay for nursing -home stays or assisted living in the latter part of life. The company will still honor the obligations it has to existing ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-11-11T23:34:35Z)

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)

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