Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 4:41 am

U.S.: Gangs buy jets for trans-Atlantic cocaine flights

NEW YORK | U.S. prosecutors in a series of court cases say they are beginning to unravel the latest innovation in drug smuggling: South American gangs that are buying old jets and other planes, filling them with cocaine and flying them more than 3,000 ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-11-16T11:54:18Z)

State freezes new deals for school chiefs

The Christie administration said Monday that no new contracts with school superintendents will be approved until a comprehensive review of all superintendent pay deals is complete. The acting education commissioner, Rochelle Hendricks, ordered county ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-11-16T06:53:39Z)

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 devices go on sale

Smart phones running Microsoft's new software are now available for AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA customers. They phones will compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone and an expanding number of phones with Google Inc.'s Android system. The first batch of handsets are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T23:38:09Z)

Retailers respond to leaks of Black Friday deals

- 2010blackfridayads.com:  Offers ad scans and features a countdown clock. Has contests, links to store hours and online specials and articles. - blackfriday.gottadeal.com: Posts text versions of ads, linked to scanned versions of ad items featured ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-11-16T09:31:08Z)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. The world ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T14:54:27Z)

Jurors in Elizabeth Smart kidnap trial see video of defendant saying God delivered her to him

SALT LAKE CITY - The man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart told investigators that heaven was his home and God had delivered him a young girl to become as his wife, according to recordings of a police interview after his arrest. Brian David ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T23:29:51Z)

Strong retail sales, Caterpillar deal drive stocks

Stocks rose Monday following a spike in corporate dealmaking and news that retail sales jumped to the highest level in seven months in October. Consumer spending rose 1.2 percent last month thanks to higher demand for automobiles, the Commerce Department ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T19:47:56Z)

Superintendent loses his raise

A New Jersey school superintendent singled out by the governor as "the new poster boy for all that is wrong with the public school system that's being dictated by greed" was denied a raise Monday. Gov. Christie singled out Parsippany-Troy Hills ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-16T10:57:02Z)

Wall Street advances on deals, upbeat data

NEW YORK — Stocks rose Monday following a spike in corporate dealmaking and news that retail sales jumped to the highest level in seven months in October. Consumer spending rose 1.2 percent last month thanks to higher demand for automobiles, the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T20:16:34Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Nov 16 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0430 GMT on Tuesday. ** Hyundai Group was named the preferred bidder for a $2.5 billion-plus stake South Korea's ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-16T05:42:04Z)

AstraZeneca Said to Seek $2 Billion Sale of Astra Tech Business

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc is seeking to sell Astra Tech, a Swedish unit that makes dental implants and medical devices, for about $2 billion, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is helping find a buyer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Gangs buy disused jets for cocaine flights

NEW YORK – Drug smugglers are buying disused airliners to fly massive amounts of cocaine across the Atlantic. US government investigators said South American gangs had struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe. One trafficker ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-11-16T00:27:07Z)

Sale of AstraZeneca unit could raise $2bn

AstraZeneca is seeking a buyer for its Astra Tech business, which makes dental implants and other medical devices. The unit could fetch $2bn. JPMorgan has been appointed to help AstraZeneca manage the sales and has started contacting potential buyers. The ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-16T01:17:13Z)

Hochtief sees corporate Greek tax rise as temporary

DUBLIN Nov 16 (Reuters) - Hochtief AG ( HOTG.DE ) believes a spike in Greek corporate tax that hit profits in its concessions unit is temporary because it would make the country's economy uncompetitive, the head of its airport business said on Tuesday ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T12:01:28Z)

Corporate mergers, retail sales drive stocks

NEW YORK -Stocks are gaining in mid-morning trading following a spike in corporate dealmaking. Caterpillar, the world's largest construction machinery maker, agreed Monday to buy mining equipment maker Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion. Data ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-15T16:56:08Z)

Best Buy 2010 Black Friday Sale Features Aggressive Package Pricing

Electronics giant Best Buy is looking to make their mark on this year's Black Friday sale with package deals on their items. From digital camera and HD camcorder packages, Best Buy is making their move against their bigger rivals. One of Best Buy's biggest ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-14T18:37:32Z)

Wal-Mart to open most stores at midnight on Black Friday, plans $298 laptop, $198 TV deal

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight on Thanksgiving night, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T14:47:17Z)

Deal of the Day – Call of Duty Black Ops Game for Xbox 360 Pre-Order Special

The LogicBUY Black Friday Deal today is a special price for the Call of Duty Black Ops game for Xbox 360 .  You'll also receive a free 3 month Xbox Live Gold Subscription card if you pre-order.  $79.99 – $15 (19% savings) = $64.99 plus free ... (Source: The Gadgeteer 2010-11-05T10:19:59Z)

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 2010-11-13T23:53:41Z)

Greece: Muslims mark Eid with outdoor prayers

Thousands of Muslim immigrants attended outdoor prayer services across Athens Tuesday to mark the festival of Eid-al-Adha, while police clashed with a small group of protesters from an extreme right group at one of the sites. The services at eight public ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T10:57:02Z)

Fans cheer as Christie stops end run on salary

A New Jersey school superintendent singled out by the governor as "the new poster boy for all that is wrong with the public-school system that's being dictated by greed" was denied a raise yesterday. Gov. Chris Christie singled out Parsippany-Troy Hills ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-16T07:58:05Z)

Foreigners buy over a third of Greek 3-month t-bills

ATHENS Nov 16 (Reuters) - Foreigners bought over a third of the 390 million euros ($544.8 million) of 3-month T-bills Greece auctioned on Tuesday, the head of the country's debt agency PDMA told Reuters. "Foreign participation was between 35 and 40 percent ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T10:35:34Z)

Jurors in Smart Abduction Trial See Police Interview of Suspect

Brian David Mitchell, 57, told police his name was Immanuel David Isaiah. He referred to Smart by the religious name "Shear Jashub" but refused to say he had kidnapped her. "By the power of God she was delivered to us," Mitchell said repeatedly to police ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-16T10:14:05Z)

Review: Cold War gets reheated in 'Call of Duty'

Activision's "Call of Duty" series has become such a global phenomenon that the controversies surrounding each release are more interesting than the games themselves. The latest edition has even drawn the wrath of the Cuban government, thanks to a mission ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T12:08:37Z)

Windows Phone 7 goes on sale in the U.S.

The moment of truth is here for the Windows Phone 7 , which finally goes on sale in the U.S. on Monday. With the new OS, Microsoft is hoping to shrug off its dowdy image and finally emerge as a viable late-bloomer in the booming -- and tightly packed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-08T19:13:17Z)

Jurors in Smart kidnap trial see interview video

SALT LAKE CITY -- The man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart told investigators that heaven was his home and God had delivered him a young girl to become as his wife, according to recordings of a police interview after his arrest. Brian David ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-15T20:52:22Z)

Which grills fastest: iPhone 4, HTC 7 Surround, or T-Mobile G2?

In what is very reminiscent of  Will It Blend? , where various items are tested to see if they will blend (and they generally do), we have a YouTube test to see which smartphone platform will grill better. Tested are Windows Phone, iOS, and Android. For ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-14T23:52:30Z)

Flying high: Gangs buy aging jets, airfreight tons of cocaine across Atlantic

At least three gangs have struck deals to fly drugs to West Africa and from there to Europe, according to U.S. indictments. "The sky's the limit," one Sierra Leone trafficker boasted to a Drug Enforcement Administration informant, according to court ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-15T23:22:41Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Geeky Deals – Call Of Duty Black Ops For Xbox 360 And Xbox Live

Today's geeky deal is one for all the gamers out there, Call Of Duty Black Ops for the Xbox 360 with a 3 month Xbox Live Gold membership, it is available with a discount of $15 off the manufacturers recommened retail price, and you can pre-order it now ... (Source: Geeky gadgets 2010-11-05T13:54:43Z)

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