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Deals of the Hour / November 14, 2010, 3:39 am

'Newsweek,' Daily Beast Join With Tina Brown At Helm

The Daily Beast online news site says it has reached a deal to merge with Newsweek magazine. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief, Tina Brown, says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Co. Brown ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

Southwest Washington dam headed for removal with new deal between PacifiCorp and counties

VANCOUVER -- A utility aiming to demolish a southwest Washington dam has reached a tentative agreement with two Columbia River Gorge counties that had waged a 10-year legal battle against the plan. The deal means the 97-year-old Condit Dam on the White ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-11-13T00:37:50Z)

Bruins out of synch and feeling blank

With eight games serving as a sample size, it is clear how vital David Krejci is to the Bruins. Dating back to last spring's playoffs, when he was blasted from Round 2 by Mike Richards, the Bruins are 2-6-0 in the eight outings in which Krejci has been ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-14T11:06:34Z)

Jeff Carter, Flyers agree to long-term contract extension

The star forward signed a long contract extension on Saturday. Terms of the deal weren't announced, but multiple media reports said it is for 11 years and $58 million. The 25-year-old Carter could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. "He's an ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-14T01:48:13Z)

For Bruins, home is where the hard is

B ruins players have reacted with exasperation in recent days when asked about the team's problems with playing the same style and caliber of game at home as it does on the road. "We were just a bad team," said B's coach Claude Julien, whose club ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-14T08:57:43Z)

Walker wants to put state employee contact talks on hold

-- A call from Governor-elect Scott Walker to put contract talks on hold gets a quick response from the head of the state employees union. A call from Governor-elect Scott Walker to put contract talks on hold gets a quick response from the head of the ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-11-13T16:37:02Z)

'King of Heroin' spoke of drug deals in tape

VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- Mexico's alleged "King of Heroin" was caught on tape talking to his co-conspirators about drug transactions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to court documents obtained by the Ventura County Star, 36-year-old Jose ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-13T20:47:34Z)

State employees stand up to governor-elect Scott Walker

MADISON — The head of the state employees union says if Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight." ♦ Sign up for news, weather, sports, Green Bay Packers and high school sports text alerts. Wisconsin State Employees ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-13T22:27:47Z)

Costa Rica calls OAS border resolution 'victory'

Costa Rica boasted Saturday of a "diplomatic victory" in its border spat with Nicaragua after the Organization of American States approved a resolution calling for removal of soldiers and security forces from a disputed area along the San Juan River. "This ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-14T03:14:07Z)

Buffett admirer gives to UNO

Five members of Omaha's Girls Inc. had a question Friday for the man who is one of the program's staunchest supporters: "Are you sleeping, are you sleeping, Mr. John, Mr. John?" Plucking ukuleles they received from Omaha investor Warren Buffett, the ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-11-14T11:13:44Z)

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)

Pacquiao pounds Margarito for title

Manny Pacquiao used both speed and power in a dominating performance to beat Antonio Margarito and win their 150-pound showdown Saturday in Arlington, Texas. It was the eighth different title won by Pacquiao, this time against a tough opponent who ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-14T06:05:55Z)

Free Stream! Live Watch Pacquiao vs Margarito Online Live Boxing in HD with Satellite Direct

Free to watch Pacquiao vs Margarito live streaming online in high quality tonight. Do not miss Pacquiao vs Margarito fight live stream online. New York, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2010 Watch Pacquiao vs Margarito online as well as Rigondeaux vs Cordoba, Jones ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-14T01:26:45Z)

Pacquiao vs Margarito Fight Video Free HD Video On PC Live Streaming Online Fight

Pacquiao vs Margarito Live Stream Match will be aired on November 13th. You can watch Pacquiao vs Margarito online here in highest live stream quality for free. You can bookmark this post for now to watch the live stream later, you can also follow to our ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-14T03:57:04Z)

Deals on products, services become part of consumer culture

It's a Saturday morning, and Phoenix real-estate agent Mary McCormick and her daughter, Julia Purtee, are plotting out their bargain-hunting. Their first stop will be the Phoenix Park N Swap. Then the SwapSmart. Afterward, a grocery store that might double ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-14T08:36:15Z)

Buffett's Buyout Search Aided by Berkshire's Biggest Cash Hoard Since 2008

Warren Buffett , who completed his biggest acquisition in February, is positioned to pursue another "elephant"-sized deal after cash at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. climbed to the highest in more than two years. Berkshire's cash holdings jumped 23 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T05:22:56Z)

Flyers Notes: Flyers' Carter signs 11-year extension

Jeff Carter should have no problem furnishing the Shore home he recently bought in Sea Isle City. The Flyers' 25-year-old center, who was in the final year of a three-year deal, signed an 11-year contract extension worth $58 million, the club announced ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-14T08:00:27Z)

Schild Wins First Slalom

Marlies Schild of Austria won the first women's World Cup slalom of the season, edging the Olympic champion Maria Riesch of Germany by three-hundredths of a second in Levi, Finland. Lindsey Vonn was sixth. Schild, fifth after the first run, had the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-14T05:08:39Z)

Senators 2, Bruins 0: Ottawa deals Thomas first loss

 Brian Elliott stopped 31 shots for his first shutout this season, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 last night to hand Tim Thomas his first loss. Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson scored for the Senators, who won for the seventh time ... (Source: MetroWest Daily News 2010-11-14T05:01:30Z)

Wiretap exposes drug king

VENTURA (AP) — The man accused of being Mexico's "King of Heroin" was caught on wiretap conversations talking to his coconspirators about drug transactions involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the recordings, Jose Antonio Medina Arreguin, 36 ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-11-14T09:33:31Z)

Costa Rica asks OAS for urgent meeting to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica on Monday asked the Organization of American States to call an urgent meeting to address an alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops onto Costa Rican soil. Security Minister Jose Tijerino said more police had been ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-02T04:47:06Z)

Costa Rica calls OAS border resolution 'victory' (AP)

AP - Costa Rica boasted Saturday of a diplomatic victory in its border spat with Nicaragua after the Organization of American States approved a resolution calling for removal of soldiers and security forces from a disputed area along the San Juan River ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-14T07:31:49Z)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

The Daily Beast says it has reached a deal to join with Newsweek. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief Tina Brown says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Brown says she will be editor ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T07:34:11Z)

Wisconsin employees to Walker: 'Not afraid to fight'

The head of the state employees union says if Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight." MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The head of the state employees union says if Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight ... (Source: Daily Telegram 2010-11-13T13:38:05Z)

US Briefs

The Villages, Fla.Bush misses being pamperedFormer President George W. Bush says he doesn't miss much about the White House, just the pampering.Bush told more than 3,000 people at a sprawling central Florida retirement community on Saturday that he misses ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T07:46:08Z)

Flyers unbeaten in past 9; Evgeni Malkin nets three for Pens

PHILADELPHIA -- Mike Richards and Claude Giroux scored two goals apiece, and rookie Sergei Bobrovsky made 34 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Scott Hartnell also scored for the Atlantic Division ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-14T10:23:37Z)

Newsweek, The Daily Beast to merge operations

Website Daily Beast and magazine Newsweek have agreed a deal to combine, Daily Beast co-founder and editor Tina Brown said, just weeks after abandoning merger talks. The agreement will combine the two groups in a 50-50 joint venture called the Newsweek ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T12:49:09Z)

Vancouver Canucks beat Maple Leafs in Toronto | NHL

Canucks have won eight of their last nine: Ryan Kesler scored twice and Mason Raymond snapped a tie at 13:36 of the third period, sending the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-3 victory over the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The Canucks have won ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-14T04:04:14Z)

Wal-Mart's Black Friday 2010 ad: Electronics top deals

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart's highly-awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-14T00:50:57Z)

Pacquiao vs Margarito Live Streaming Online Fight Free HD Vi

Pacquiao vs Margarito Live Stream Match will be aired on November 13th. You can watch Pacquiao vs Margarito online here in highest live stream quality for free. You can bookmark this post for now to watch the live stream later, you can also follow to our ... (Source: Salon 2010-11-14T00:08:00Z)

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