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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 7:40 pm

Best Buy joins early holiday sales trend

Best Buy Co. Inc. is joining the string of retailers who are offering holiday deals weeks before Black Friday. Richfield, Minn.-based Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) on Thursday said it would offer discount prices this Friday and Saturday on brands including ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-12T15:40:57Z)

Peters leads No. 12 Notre Dame to easy rout of UNH

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Devereaux Peters had a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds in only 14 minutes, and No. 12 Notre Dame opened the season by cruising past New Hampshire 99-48 in a record-setting rout Friday. On a day when Notre Dame honored former ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-13T01:42:15Z)

US high court asked not to touch gay military ban

The Obama administration urged the Supreme Court Wednesday to keep the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the U.S. military in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The administration filed court papers in defense of an appeals ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-10T22:17:02Z)

Supreme Court asked to review gay military ban

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A Republican gay rights group is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a California trial judge's order barring enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy to go back into effect. Lawyers for Log Cabin Republicans asked the high ... (Source: koamtv 2010-11-05T18:33:54Z)

Cleveland Browns A.M. Links: Jake Delhomme taking his time; Marcus Benard is doing better ...

John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer From left, Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace (6), quarterback coach Carl Smith and QBs Jake Delhomme (17) and Colt McCoy (12) during training camp.Jake Delhomme is finally back on the field, but he is still far... (Source: NFL 2010-11-12T21:17:24Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Black Friday Deal – Best Buy 2010 Ad

We have some fantastic news for those of you looking to pick up a new Samsung Galaxy Tab on either Sprint or Verizon Wireless, as retailer Best Buy has just included both items as part of their main Black Friday Ad which has just gone live. As most you ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-13T01:13:37Z)

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)

US Banks Need Strong Capital To Boost Dividends-Fed

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Big U.S. banks will need to show they meet high capital hurdles to restore or increase dividends they slashed during the financial crisis, a top Federal Reserve official said Friday. Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo said the U.S ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-12T20:48:46Z)

Advocates: Study Supports Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found that doing so would do little harm to the military. Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded ... (Source: WHSV 2010-11-12T16:38:13Z)

Holiday Savings Made Simple With Sam's Club® Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Event

BENTONVILLE, Ark. , Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club, the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club, today previewed some of its Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Event deals including half carat weight diamond stud ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-12T11:23:15Z)

No. 12 Notre Dame 99, New Hampshire 48

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Devereaux Peters had a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds in only 14 minutes, and No. 12 Notre Dame opened the season by cruising past New Hampshire 99-48 in a record-setting rout Friday. On a day when Notre Dame honored former ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-12T19:58:39Z)

Don't wait: Electronics deals can be found now

Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Retailers offer big deals to lure Christmas shoppers. But in this sluggish economy, Black Friday is no longer a one-day event. This year, Black Friday deals can ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-12T23:11:56Z)

Oil steady in Asia after hitting two-year high

BANGKOK— Oil prices were little changed near $87 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, consolidating gains after hitting a two-year high. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 1 cent $86.74 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

Black Friday 2010 Ads Deals Online Best Buy 2010

Black Friday 2010 Ads Deals Online Best Buy 2010 : Best Buy's Early Black Friday 2010 Ads, deals, and sales are coming in. Best Buy announced today that their so-called "Early Black Friday 2010″ deals would continue this weekend, after last weekend ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-12T05:53:59Z)

Browns QBs Seneca Wallace, Jake Delhomme inactive

C LEVELAND — Browns quarterbacks Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme are inactive for Sunday's game against New England. Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is making his third straight start for Cleveland as both Wallace and Delhomme recover from high ankle ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-07T17:27:06Z)

Little Harm Found if Gay Ban Is Lifted

WASHINGTON — The draft of a new Pentagon report comes to the conclusion that repealing the " don't ask, don't tell " law will not cause overall harm to the military but might cause temporary disruptions, people familiar with the report said on ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-12T02:26:23Z)

In a tough economy, frugality seen as badge of honor

PARAMUS — The Goodwill store in this middle-class New York suburb is buzzing on a recent weekend afternoon. A steady flow of shoppers combs through racks filled with second-hand clothes, shoes, blankets and dishes. A few years ago, opening a Goodwill ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-11-13T01:42:15Z)

Fed: Banks must pass stress test to raise dividends

Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo said this morning that banks seeking to increase dividends will be required to undergo a stress test showing they would have sufficient capital for two years. Concerns that bank capital was under pressure from ... (Source: Des Moines Business Record 2010-11-12T16:59:42Z)

High court refuses to block 'don't ask' discharges

(11-12) 12:44 PST WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court refused today to block the military from discharging openly gay service members while the Obama administration appeals a federal judge's ruling that declared the "don't ask, don't tell" law ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-12T21:31:43Z)

Study Supports Gay Military Service, Advocates Say

WASHINGTON (November 11, 2010)--Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy after a Pentagon study found that doing so would cause little harm to the military. Alexander Nicholson of ... (Source: KWTX 2010-11-11T23:48:54Z)

Pro's Pro: Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme promises not to "rock boat" when healthy

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jake Delhomme 's first season in Cleveland, the one for redemption, hasn't gone close to planned. Not for the quarterback — or the Browns. This was supposed to be Delhomme's comeback. It barely got started. Suffering a nasty high ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T22:44:29Z)

Devereaux Peters scores 23, leads No. 12 Notre Dame to 99-48 rout of UNH in season opener

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Devereaux Peters had a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds in only 14 minutes, and No. 12 Notre Dame opened the season by cruising past New Hampshire 99-48 in a record-setting rout Friday. On a day when Notre Dame honored ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-13T01:27:56Z)

Layaway and bargain hunting back in style

PARAMUS, N.J. — The Goodwill store in this middle-class New York suburb is buzzing on a recent weekend afternoon. A steady flow of shoppers comb through racks filled with second-hand clothes, shoes, blankets and dishes. A few years ago, opening a ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-11-11T06:59:35Z)

3rd UPDATE:US Banks Need Strong Capital To Boost Dividends-Fed

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Big U.S. banks will need to show they meet high capital hurdles to restore or increase dividends they slashed during the financial crisis, a top Federal Reserve official said Friday. Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo said the U.S ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-12T20:41:36Z)

High court refuses to block 'don't ask, don't tell'

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to allow the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:04:46Z)

Pentagon report: little harm found if gay ban is lifted

WASHINGTON -- The draft of a new Pentagon report concluded that repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" law would not cause overall harm to the military but might cause temporary disruptions, people familiar with the report said Thursday. Any temporary ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-12T04:56:43Z)

Many Americans are being more careful with their spending

PARAMUS, N.J. - The Goodwill store in this middle-class suburb of New York was buzzing on a recent weekend afternoon. Shoppers combed through racks filled with secondhand clothes, shoes, blankets, and dishes. A few years ago, opening a Goodwill store here ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-12T15:26:38Z)

Groups hope Pentagon study on gays sways Congress

W ASHINGTON — Gay rights advocates said Thursday they hoped Congress will be moved to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found it could be done with little harm to the military. The Senate is expected to vote next ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T23:33:24Z)

Oil jumps above $88 to 2-year high in afternoon European trading after US stockpiles drop

LONDON (AP) — Oil prices hit a new two-year high during trading in Europe on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week in a likely sign of improving demand for fuel. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 67 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Oil extends losses in Asia as dollar strengthens

Oil prices extended losses Wednesday in Asia, retreating from a two-year high as the dollar rose. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 32 cents at $86.41 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T06:17:49Z)

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