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Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 4:43 am

Chile's rescued miners enjoy taste of the good life

COPIAPO, Chile They're treated like rock stars today, offered book contracts, movie deals and all-expense-paid trips to see their favorite soccer teams in Europe, while demanding thousands of dollars for interviews. A month after the end of their 69-day ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-13T04:05:25Z)

NBA approves sale of Golden State Warriors

The NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Golden State Warriors to a group led by former Celtics minority owner Joe Lacob and movie producer Peter Guber. The expected announcement allows the Warriors' new owners to take formal control ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-13T05:59:57Z)

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)

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)

Black Friday preview starts now

If retailers had their holiday wish, it would be Christmas year-round. Black Friday sales that are usually reserved for the Friday after Thanksgiving will start at big box retailers today, with Sears' "Black Friday Now" specials on items from diamond rings ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-28T23:58:21Z)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website-NYT

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) 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 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-11T07:56:51Z)

How close for Pistons' sale? Well, others still can try

On Monday, at the Hockey Hall of Fame, Mike Ilitch said "we're getting close" to buying the Pistons. On Thursday, in a two-paragraph item, the Sports Business Daily said that because the exclusive negotiating period had ended, "previous bidders were being ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-12T21:38:52Z)

Karen Davidson has reopened Pistons sale

With none of the participants commenting, sports industry insiders continued to mull the status of the sale of the Pistons on Friday, with some concluding it's likely Ilitch Holdings Inc. lowered its bid in recent days. Mike and Marian Ilitch received an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-13T05:59:57Z)

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)

Pistons owner Karen Davidson says she won't ever comment on sale

Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson says she has no comment on the pending sale of the team and won't have anything to say publicly when the deal is done. Davidson said "I'm going to hand over the keys and walk away" before Friday night's home opener ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-30T12:07:18Z)

Obama nominates top N.C. banking official to head FHFA agency

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama today nominated North Carolina's top banking official to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Obama tapped Joseph A. Smith Jr., the N.C. Commissioner of Banks, for the role ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-13T09:49:01Z)

MetLife Suspends LTCI Unit Sale

MetLife has decided to stop the sale of its Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) business. The U.S. insurer will, however, continue to allow new applications for individual LTCI policies received on or before December 30, 2010. (Source: Emii.com 2010-11-12T06:29:46Z)

Costco's Swatch Sales Trigger High Court Import Clash

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- 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 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T18:16:01Z)

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)

iPad's Distant Ancestor — 1976 Apple One — For Sale

Christie's Auction House is planning to sell an Apple One computer, an ancestor of all those Macintosh computers around today. Many years ago, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the computer in Jobs' family garage. It sold in 1976 for $666.66. Now this ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T19:30:01Z)

High court reviews Costco sale of Swiss watches

WASHINGTON – 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: FOX News 2010-11-08T22:12:15Z)

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)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website: report

(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc 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 raise prices to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

Chilean miners' lives better; mines aren't

COPIAPO, Chile — They're treated like rock stars today, offered book contracts, movie deals and all-expense-paid trips to see their favorite soccer teams in Europe, while demanding thousands of dollars for interviews. A month after the remarkable end to ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-13T05:59:57Z)

UPDATE 5-Icahn to vote 'no' on Dynegy deal, offers loan

NEW YORK, 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. Icahn and hedge fund ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T22:00:21Z)

33 Chilean miners remain tight-lipped about ordeal

COPIAPO, Chile — They're treated like rock stars today, offered book contracts, movie deals and all-expenses-paid trips to see their favorite soccer teams in Europe while demanding thousands of dollars for interviews. A month after the remarkable end to ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-13T07:54:29Z)

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)

NOTE TO READERS: Black Friday Shoppers Sound Off

We're working on a story about Christmas shopping on the big morning after Thanksgiving. If you're an experienced Black Friday shopper with advice, tips or interesting stories to share, call Maria Rice McClure at 245-0203 or e-mail mariamcclure ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-13T08:08:48Z)

UPDATE 6-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 2010-11-12T23:26:15Z)

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)

Wal-Mart, Borders Offer Free Online Shipping for the Holidays

Wal-Mart shoppers are getting an early Christmas present. The discount retailer is offering totally free shipping on about 60,000 items through December 20. No minimum purchase or subscription fee is required to earn free shipping on items including ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-12T21:24:33Z)

MetLife Ends Sale of Long Term Care Insurance as Costs Increase

MetLife announced it's discontinuing the sale of new long term care insurance coverage (LTCI) on Thursday.  The decision comes after an extensive review of the business but will have no impact on existing insureds' coverage as long as premiums are ... (Source: Reverse Mortgage Daily 2010-11-12T14:15:03Z)

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)

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)

MetLife to Halt Sales of New Long-Term Care Insurance, Cites Financial Problems for Industry

NEW YORK, Nov 11, 2010 (A. M. Best via COMTEX) -- MetLife Inc. said it will stop selling new long-term care insurance coverage. "There have been financial challenges within the long-term care industry as a whole," and not unique to the company, said Karen ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-11T22:01:32Z)

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