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Deals of the Hour / November 14, 2010, 7:40 pm

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 Company ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T16:02:26Z)

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 2010-11-14T00:22:19Z)

BJs Wholesale Black Friday 2010 features laptops, TVs, cameras, video game deals

The Black Friday 2010 BJ's Wholesale Club ad has been leaked. It's full of doorbuster deals for shoppers looking for discount prices on televisions, laptop computers, cameras video game consoles. HP, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Nintendo and Samsung are just some ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-14T18:23:13Z)

GM, Caesars top week of big stock offerings

WASHINGTON — In the world of new stock offerings, everything about this 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 likely will draw a wide range of investors into ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-11-14T10:45:06Z)

Clint Hurdle to be introduced as manager of Pittsburgh Pirates | Baseball

Hurdle replaces Russell: The Pittsburgh Pirates will introduce Clint Hurdle, a former Colorado Rockies manager, as their manager at a news conference Monday. Hurdle, who was the batting coach for the American League champion Texas Rangers this year ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-15T02:58:37Z)

Carter cashes in on long-term deal with Flyers

PHILADELPHIA — It was only a matter of time. Jeff Carter and Mike Richards have been linked together since the Flyers drafted them in the first round of the 2003 draft. Since then all they've done is win a world junior championship together, a Calder ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-11-15T01:04:05Z)

Deals on consumer electronics loom, on Black Friday and beyond

Consumers in the market for gaming consoles or flat-panel television sets will find no shortage of deals this year as electronics retailers make an aggressive play for holiday dollars. Electronics proved to be a bankable commodity last year, exceeding ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-15T03:12:56Z)

Target Black Friday Deals Leaked Early

Romney Smith joined FOX 31 in August 2009, and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond and a master's degree from the University of Maryland. Gottadeal.com, a website that tracks promotions for the day after Thanksgiving, said it got ... (Source: mysouthwestga.com 2010-11-14T21:43:39Z)

Texas-Pan American 67, E. Kentucky 53

CHICAGO -- Texas-Pan American used a 15-0 spurt in the second half to pull away from Eastern Kentucky 67-53 on Saturday night in the Nick Kladis Classic. Jeff Allgood led the Colonels (0-2) with 14 points, and Joshua Jones scored 10. Allgood's 3-pointer ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-13T21:59:09Z)

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 2010-11-15T02:29:59Z)

'Better than Black Friday' deals offered

Get your wallet out -- more Black Friday deals are being offered early. Kmart announced the " Better than Black Friday " sales deals. The three-day event offers discounts on several products like TVs, laptops, phones, GPS units and Blu-rays. The sale is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T12:14:30Z)

Megamind' stays on track at box office

Denzel Washington couldn't derail "Megamind." The DreamWorks Animation 3-D comedy featuring the voices of Will Ferrell and Tina Fey cruised to the top of the box office for the second straight weekend, topping the runaway train thriller "Unstoppable ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-15T01:39:53Z)

Austria's Schild wins slalom in Finland; American Vonn 6th

LEVI, Finland -- Marlies Schild of Austria won the first women's World Cup slalom of the season, edging Olympic champion Maria Riesch of Germany by 0.03 seconds in a race north of the Arctic Circle. Lindsey Vonn was sixth. Schild was fifth after the first ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-13T22:06:19Z)

Anglo American announces sale of Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to OneSteel for $932 million

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces that it has agreed to sell Moly-Cop and AltaSteel (the "Business") to OneSteel Limited ("OneSteel) for a total consideration of $932 million on a debt and cash free basis. The Business consists of ... (Source: pressreleasepoint.com 2010-11-14T22:26:36Z)

Tina Brown And Sidney Harman Discuss Newsweek-Daily Beast Merger On 'Reliable Sources ...

Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast, and Sidney Harman, owner of Newsweek , appeared on CNN's "Reliable Sources" on Sunday to discuss the merger of the two companies , and they hinted at some of the changes that may be in store. Host Howard ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-14T18:16:04Z)

First time, Tim Thomas at a loss

G oalie Tim Thomas [ stats ] knows how to deliver a shutout victory for the Bruins [ team stats ] . Last night, he had the zero dumped on him. The Ottawa Senators scored even-strength goals in the first and third periods and rode hot Brian Elliott (31 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-15T02:44:18Z)

Anglo American to sell 2 units for $932 million

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Anglo American PLC (AAL.LN) said Sunday that it agreed to sell its Moly-Cop and AltaSteel operations to Australia's OneSteel Ltd. (OST.AU) for $932 million on a debt and cash free basis, as the company continues its divestment ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-14T16:21:32Z)

Anglo American confirms asset sale to OneSteel

ANGLO American confirmed today it has agreed to sell its Moly-Cop and AltaSteel operations to OneSteel for $US932 million ($943m). The sale was reported exclusively by The Australian Online late last night. In October last year, Anglo American announced ... (Source: The Australian 2010-11-15T00:21:08Z)

Texas-Pan American downs Eastern Kentucky 67-53

CHICAGO—Texas-Pan American used a 15-0 spurt in the second half to pull away from Eastern Kentucky 67-53 on Saturday night in the Nick Kladis Classic. The Broncs' Aaron Urbanus led all scorers with 21 points, including three 3-pointers. Jared Maree added ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-14T02:09:42Z)

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)

Black Friday 2010 Deals at Office Depot equal laptops galore

Office Depot, the large office product and services retailer, has seen its Black Friday ad leak. If you're looking for a laptop, you might want to take a look at it; there are several listed in the ad. Office Depot will open at 6AM on Black Friday, which ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-14T22:55:14Z)

Wal-mart Black Friday Electronic Deals

Wal-mart's Black Friday deals will begin at 11:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The door-buster deals will begin at 5:00 a.m., but customers don't have to wait outside to get the deals. They can be in the store all night. This will avoid what happened last ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-14T15:24:16Z)

'Megamind' tops box office for second week

LOS ANGELES — Animated comedy 'Megamind' topped film charts for the second week Sunday, claiming No. 1 at North American box offices with $30 million and beating new releases, including action flick "Unstoppable." The family-oriented comedy pushed its ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T23:31:02Z)

Box office: No. 1 'Megamind' stops 'Unstoppable'

"Megamind" is still ruling the world. The DreamWorks Animation 3-D comedy featuring the voices of Will Ferrell and Tina Fey cruised to the top of the box office for the second straight weekend. The movie, about a bad guy who has to change his ways when his ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-14T19:34:48Z)

Jeff Carter's Extension: A Perfect Example Of a Clean, Long Term Contract

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren continued to take care of business with off the ice matters on Saturday when he announced that Jeff Carter agreed to terms to an 11-year, $58 million contract extension. Given his new deal, Carter will be 36-years-old ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-15T02:44:18Z)

Grange Returns From Injury to Win First Slalom of Season

Jean-Baptiste Grange, the 2009 world champion, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, defeated Andre Myhrer to win the season's first World Cup slalom by 0.33 seconds in Levi, Finland. Bode Miller was among the 30 racers who skied out in the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-15T00:49:46Z)

NCAA Game Summary - Eastern Kentucky vs. Indiana State

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Devin McDonald scored a game-high 18 points, hitting 7-of-8 at the free-throw line, as he and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels secured a 64-59 overtime win against the Indiana State Sycamores as part of the Nick Kladis Classic ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-15T00:28:18Z)

Stage set for huge IPO week

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 the U.S ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-14T05:08:39Z)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

Newsweek, a 77-year-old magazine that once helped set the national news agenda, is linking its future with a startup website just two years in the making. Three months after agreeing to buy the money-losing weekly for $1, audio equipment magnate Sidney ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T22:28:59Z)

GM one of many big IPOs to hit market soon

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: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T20:10:36Z)

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