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Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 8:40 am

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)

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)

Flying Michael Llodra Sets Up Robin Soderling Meeting In Paris

Local favorite Michael Llodra continued his brilliant run at the Paris Masters when he outfoxed Russian Nikolay Davydenko 7-5 6-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals. The unseeded Llodra produced another fine display of attacking tennis to counter the 10th ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-12T17:21:10Z)

Jay Leno snares Christine O'Donnell as guest during Coco's first week on TBS

Former Delaware Senate Nominee Christine O'Donnell is Jay Leno's big Wednesday "get" on NBC's "Tonight Show." Conan O'Brien's big "get" that night: Jon Hamm. Jay wins -- that night, anyway. Monday night -- Conan's first on his TBS late night show -- Leno ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-08T13:22:32Z)

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)

BJ's Wholesale Club is said to seek sale

Shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. jumped this morning after published reports said the Natick warehouse shopping club may put itself up for sale. The company has reportedly hired New York investment bank Morgan Stanley to conduct an auction of BJ's ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-11T04:07:47Z)

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)

Icahn Ups Dynegy Stake, Offers $2 Billion in Credit

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has bought call options that would allow him to increase his stake in Dynegy Inc to 12.9 percent and said he will vote against Blackstone's proposal to buy the debt-ridden power company and will offer a $2 billion line of ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-12T13:24:57Z)

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)

Soderling ousts Roddick to reach semis at Paris Masters

PARIS -- Fourth-seeded Robin Soderling reached the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Friday, using 18 aces to defeat Andy Roddick 7-5, 6-4. Soderling, who has yet to lose a set this week, will next play Michael Llodra after the Frenchman made light work ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-12T16:59:42Z)

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)

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 2010-11-13T15:46:56Z)

Wal-Mart ups the ante with free shipping offer

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart announced free online shipping Thursday on 60,000 holiday items with no minimum purchase required, a significant move that's likely to rattle its competitors in the crucial year-end sales race to Christmas. Wal-Mart ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-11T13:18:58Z)

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)

Conan O'Brien grabs 4.2 million viewers in TBS premiere

The good news for Conan O'Brien is that his talk-show premiere on TBS on Monday night blew away all rivals in the ratings, including Jon Stewart and even the man who took his place at NBC, Jay Leno. The bad news is that O'Brien's hard work is just ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-09T20:38:00Z)

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)

Icahn offers credit to Dynegy, opposes Blackstone's takeover bid

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group 's proposal to buy Dynegy Inc. and would offer a $2-billion line of credit to the struggling power company. Icahn and hedge fund Seneca Capital, Dynegy's two largest shareholders ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-12T23:47:43Z)

2010 Thanksgiving Gift –Become Aunsoft Facebook Fan and Win Totally FREE FLV Converter

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 13, 2010 – To gratitude Aunsoft potential and existing consumers, today Aunsoft Studio gives away totally Free FLV Converter as this Thanksgiving special offer onec becoming one of numerous Aunsoft Facebook fans. (To become ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-11-13T10:53:26Z)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Lacob group

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The NBA's board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Golden State Warriors to a group led by Joe Lacob and movie producer Peter Guber. The long-expected announcement Friday allowed the Warriors' new owners to assume ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-13T00:59:18Z)

Mike Ilitch: Pistons sale is 'getting close'

The sale of the Detroit Pistons to Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch is progressing, Ilitch told the Detroit Free Press on Monday . "We're getting close," Ilitch said in Toronto, where he was attending the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Red ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-09T08:20:42Z)

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)

FREE Gift for 2010 Thanksgiving Day –One Click for Aunsoft Facebook Fan and Win FREE ...

2010-11-13 07:50:35 - For the upcoming of Thanksgiving Day, Aunsoft Studio annouces the release of Thanksgivig special offer –one click to become Aunsoft Facebook fan and get one Aunsoft FLV Converter for totally FREE. This offer starts from Nov. 14th ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-13T06:50:03Z)

New 'Call of Duty' blasts last year's sales record

N EW YORK — "Call of Duty: Black Ops" blasted entertainment records this week by raking in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, a dramatic and lucrative indication that video games have cemented their place as mainstream entertainment on a par ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T08:45:46Z)

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)

Call of Duty sets sales record in debut

NEW YORK — Call of Duty: Black Ops shattered entertainment records this week when it raked in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, once again proving that video games have cemented their place as mainstream entertainment on a par with movies and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-12T06:08:18Z)

Google 'Watch Conan' ... to get to Jay Leno's website

Although Conan O'Brien and his new TBS show Conan is winning the ratings war so far, he's getting killed in the search engine optimization war. If you search "Watch Conan" on Google, the website for Jay Leno's Tonight Show is the first result ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-11-10T23:42:56Z)

Soderling struggles past Llodra and into first Masters 1000 final

Paris - Robin Soderling reached his first career final at a Masters 1000 event Saturday with victory over Frenchman Michael Llodra in a marathon match lasting nearly three hours at Paris Bercy. The 6-7 (0-7), 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) victory completes a matched set ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-13T16:22:43Z)

2010 Thanksgiving Discount –Free Aunsoft FLV Converter to Convert Thanksgiving Video

To gratitude Aunsoft potential and existing consumers, today Aunsoft Studio gives away totally Free FLV Converter as this Thanksgiving special offer onec becoming one of numerous Aunsoft Facebook fans. (To become Aunsoft Facebook fan for free Aunsoft FLV ... (Source: Press Trust 2010-11-13T05:38:28Z)

Latest Call of Duty sales set new mark

NEW YORK - Call of Duty: Black Ops shattered entertainment records this week when it raked in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, once again proving that video games have cemented their place in our lives as mainstream entertainment on a par with ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-12T02:12:04Z)

Wal-Mart to offer free shipping on website: report

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 make up for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

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