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Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 1:40 pm

Black Friday 2010 Deals Come Early from Target, Walmart, Toys R Us and Best Buy

Black Friday 2010 deals are early this year as the biggest retailers, like Target, Walmart and Best Buy, roll out the shopping savings early this year in 2010. Stores are already releasing tons of information about the Black Friday 2010 sales and deals ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T15:39:46Z)

UPDATE 7-Icahn may bid on Dynegy if Blackstone deal fails

NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he may bid for Dynegy Inc (DYN.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) if shareholders vote down the struggling power company's deal to be bought by private equity firm Blackstone Group ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-13T00:23:31Z)

Michael Jackson Duet With Akon Set for Release

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A duet recorded by Michael Jackson and rapper-producer Akon will go on sale on Monday -- the first single off an album of new music from the King of Pop after his death in 2009, his record label said on Thursday. Called "Hold My ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-12T22:57:37Z)

New Michael Jackson ft. Akon Track 'Hold My Hand' Is Out

Sony Music has just announced that the lead single off Michael Jackson's upcoming album, "Michael," won't be "Breaking News" but a duet he recorded with Akon in 2007, "Hold My Hand." Though billed as "new," the track is the exact ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-13T10:10:29Z)

'Pedophile's Guide' gone from Amazon

Following mounting public protests, a self-published book advocating adult-child sex is no longer available for sale on Amazon. The book, "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: a Child-lover's Code of Conduct " by Philip R. Greaves II, includes ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T19:31:12Z)

Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us hatch Black Friday deals

Big news for Black Friday shoppers! Target will sell $3 appliances and Best Buy is planning to offer Sony laptops for $399.99 and a Blu-Ray disc player by Toshiba for $59.99, according to Black Friday ads posted on gottadeal.com. • Related: More Black ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-13T06:57:13Z)

John Walsh investigates Cambodia sex trafficking

NEW YORK — John Walsh has been hunting America's Most Wanted fugitives since 1988. On Saturday he goes undercover in Southeast Asia to investigate the sex trafficking of Cambodian children. Accompanied by British police officer Jim Gamble, Walsh says he ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-13T14:21:02Z)

Big-name IPOs could be snapped up quickly next week

WASHINGTON — In the world of new stock offerings, everything about next week is big: the number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public. The action is likely to draw a wide range of investors ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-13T03:08:09Z)

John Walsh exposes children for sale in Cambodia

NEW YORK — John Walsh has been hunting "America's Most Wanted" fugitives since 1988. On Saturday he goes undercover in Southeast Asia to investigate the sex trafficking of Cambodian children. Accompanied by British police officer Jim Gamble, Walsh ... (Source: Daily Freeman 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

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: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) if shareholders vote down the struggling power company's deal to be bought by private equity firm Blackstone Group (BX.N ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-13T00:23:31Z)

Child protection chief probes Cambodia child sex trade

The outgoing chief of Britain's child protection agency and the host of US TV show 'America's Most Wanted' posed as paedophiles to investigate the sex trafficking of Cambodian youngsters. Jim Gamble, ex-chief executive of the Child Exploitation and ... (Source: Ireland On-Line 2010-11-13T09:06:04Z)

1976 Apple I Computer for Sale for $160,000 - Straight From Steve Jobs Parents' Garage!

Oh to be the owner of an Apple I computer from 1976! The computer is for sale later this month at Christie's, and they expect the dinosaur to fetch at least $160,000, and that is on the low side. It may sell for as much as $240,000. This computer is old ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-13T04:41:12Z)

Big stock offerings next week could boost markets

In the world of new stock offerings, everything about next week is big: The number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public — and now the world's most populous nation may be getting into the mix ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-13T15:18:18Z)

Triad Woman Seeks Amazon Boycott Over Book

WXII12.com A Triad woman is calling for more consumers to boycott a company that sold a book about pedophilia. Sheila Bradley-Smith took to the Internet on Thursday and urged people to boycott Amazon.com for selling an e-book titled, 'The Pedophile's Guide ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T18:45:53Z)

Obama turns to Russian diplomacy as Asia trip ends

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- President Barack Obama, capping a far-flung trip of mixed results, said Saturday the United States is "here to stay" as a force in Asia and pivoted to Russian diplomacy as a nuclear treaty hung in the balance. In his final hours in Japan ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-13T16:51:21Z)

A cascade of big stock offerings

WASHINGTON - In the world of new stock offerings, everything about next week is big: the number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised, and the profiles of the companies going public. The action is likely to draw a wide range of investors into ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

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)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Lacob, Guber

(11-13) 04:00 PST Chicago - -- It took longer for 29 NBA owners to vote "yes" in an e-mail than it took for Joe Lacob and Peter Guber to flesh out the details of a $450 million deal to buy the Golden State Warriors from Chris Cohan, but Friday's end result ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

Big initial offerings for stocks such as General Motors, Caesars may boost market interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the world of new stock offerings, everything about next week is big: The number of deals, the amount of money expected to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public. The action is likely to draw a wide range of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-12T22:21:49Z)

Best Buy Black Friday 2010: Laptops, cameras, TVs top holiday deals

The Best Buy Black Friday ad for 2010 is sure to attract shoppers who are interested in some early morning bargains on televisions, laptops, digital cameras and other tech gadgets sure to sell out the day after Thanksgiving. Featured in the leaked Best Buy ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Original Apple-1 Computer with Rare Steve Jobs Letter to Sell for cca. $200,000

The first computer that Steve Jobs ever sold from his parents' garage is up for sale for an estimated $161,600 - $242,400 at Christie's in London. The lucky (and wealthy geek) setting their mind to buy it will also be glad to receive a commercially ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-12T13:53:35Z)

NBA approves sale of Golden State Warriors to Lacob group

OAKLAND (AP) — The NBA's board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Golden State Warriors on Friday to a group led by Joe Lacob and movie producer Peter Guber . The long-expected announcement allows the Warriors' new owners to assume formal ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Big stock offerings next week could boost market

WASHINGTON --- In the world of new stock offerings, everything about next week is big: the number of deals, the amount of money to be raised and the profiles of the companies going public. If investors snap up stock of companies such as General Motors Co ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-11-13T02:46:40Z)

People: New Michael Jackson single, a duet with Akon, debuts Monday

A duet recorded by Michael Jackson and rapper-producer Akon goes on sale Monday, continuing the countdown to the Dec. 14 release of the anticipated and already controversial album, "Michael." The duet, "Hold My Hand," is the first single off the posthumous ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T00:59:18Z)

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)

Amazon Pulls 'Pedophile Guide' Amid Outrage

An e-book for sale on Amazon.com entitled "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," was apparently pulled by the online retailer late Wednesday after shocked consumers across the nation called for a boycott. The title, authored by Phillips Greaves, was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-11T09:08:26Z)

For $160,000 the first Apple computer ever built can be yours

If your a gadget geek and happen to have a cool 160K laying around, than your in luck my friend. Today the first Apple computer ever built will be auctioned off by christie's auction in London. Founder Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak released the first ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-12T21:17:24Z)

NBA finally approves record sale of Golden State Warriors to group headed by Joseph Lacob ...

CHICAGO -- The Chris Cohan era of the Golden State Warriors is officially over. Friday, the NBA and the Warriors announced the league's board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the franchise for a record $450 million. Joseph Lacob, a Menlo Park ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T03:36:47Z)

Retailers start holiday shopping wars

From free shipping from Wal-Mart to Sears stores open Thanksgiving Day to Meijer Inc. posting ads two weeks early, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-11-13T08:51:45Z)

Demand may propel new GM shares above $30

Washington — General Motors Co. may sell more stock than initially planned, at a higher price than expected, because of strong investor demand, people briefed on the matter said Friday. The per share price could be $30 or more, exceeding the $26 to $29 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-13T16:22:43Z)

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