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Deals of the Hour / November 19, 2010, 1:44 am

Rylance Ready for Another Broadway Role in 'Jerusalem'

Will the Tony Award-winning actor Mark Rylance ("Boeing-Boeing") be competing against himself in the 2011 Tony competition for best actor in a play? It's increasingly possible. Mr. Rylance has earned rave reviews as the delightfully narcissistic ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-12T17:06:51Z)

Cat Announces Chinese Large- Engine Plant

Caterpillar announced Thursday that it will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, to increase its worldwide capacity for large-engine production. Once operational in 2013, the engine facility will become Caterpillar's third ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T05:09:53Z)

Dane Cook to join Robin Williams in Broadway's 'Fat Pig'

NEW YORK - Funnyman Dane Cook will join Robin Williams on Broadway next year, making his own debut in a production of Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig." Cook is the star of "Employee of the Month" and several HBO comedy specials. He teams up with actor Josh Hamilton ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-18T23:04:49Z)

Caterpillar sales up 48 percent

Caterpillar Inc. continued its string of sales gains in October as worldwide sales of machines were up 48 percent for that and the preceding two months from a year earlier. That's according to the latest dealer statistics that follow sales by region over ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-11-19T03:01:02Z)

Four Loko sales banned in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABBC)today filed an emergency regulation prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as an added ingredient. The regulation, which goes into effect immediately, means that ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-11-18T20:05:51Z)

Photo Preview of Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More in Encores! Bells Are Ringing

Kelli O'Hara & Will Chase fall in love, 50s style, in 'Bells Are Ringing.' You may feel as if you've entered a Broadway time machine—in a good way!—as you click through Joan Marcus' portfolio of production shots from Encores!' production of Bells ... (Source: Broadway.com 2010-11-18T20:05:51Z)

Teens held at gunpoint called an 'overreaction'

Stacy Swallows only wanted to protect a private graveyard near his home in Sale Creek when he roadblocked nine teenagers late one night in early September and pointed an assault rifle at their cars, his friends and neighbors say. Too often there was ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-11-18T04:56:45Z)

Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, Judy Kaye and More in Encores! Bells Are Ringing

Three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara stars in the City Center Encores! production of Bells Are Ringing, directed by Kathleen Marshall. Also featured are Will Chase, Judy Kaye, Dylan Baker, Bobby Cannavale, David Pittu and more. Read the Playbill.com ... (Source: Playbill 2010-11-18T19:15:45Z)

10 Shots in a Cup

The Crown Heights coffee shop The Pulp & The Bean is serving a drink, known as "Dieci" (Italian for "10"), that contains 10 shots of expresso in one cup, according to Reuters News Service. Shop owner Tony Fisher, 37, says, "This is for the person ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-11-18T19:58:42Z)

Shoppers study websites to find Black Friday deals

NEW YORK — With a week to go before the official kickoff of the year's biggest shopping season, consumers are hitting the dozens of websites that track holiday sales and finding TVs, e-book readers and other items at their deepest discounts of the year ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-19T08:08:50Z)

The Law Firm of Weiss & Lurie Investigates the Sale of Bucyrus International, Inc. to Caterpillar Inc.

NEW YORK, Nov 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Weiss & Lurie, a national class action and shareholder rights law firm with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by members of ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-17T21:25:47Z)

Denis Leary to Join Spider-Man Reboot

Denis Leary is negotiations to play the father of Emma Stone in Columbia's new Spider-Man movie. Stone is playing the love interest of Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) and Leary will play police captain George Stacy, her father who frequently came ... (Source: BackStage.com 2010-11-18T19:51:32Z)

Dollar General Celebrates Thanksgiving With A Week Full Of Special Deals

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is giving "Black Friday" bargain hunters a jump-start to holiday shopping by offering sale prices starting Sunday, Nov. 21. In addition, the discount retailer is providing convenience to Thanksgiving Day shoppers. All stores ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-18T16:09:38Z)

Canada's Western Coal exploring sale to Walter Energy

(Reuters) - Canada's Western Coal Corp ( WTN.TO ) said on Thursday it was holding exclusive talks for a potential business combination with the U.S. coal firm Walter Energy Inc ( WLT.N ). The combination of Western Coal and Walter's operations would create ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-18T09:21:36Z)

Lions reach earliest sellout in 3 years, 7 days before playing Patriots in Thanksgiving game

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have something to be thankful for: They have sold out their Thanksgiving game against the New England Patriots. The team says the last time it had a sellout seven days before a game was back in 2007, when the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T19:08:35Z)

Retailers prep for sales frenzy

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — With just a week before the official kickoff of the year's biggest shopping season, consumers are hitting the dozens of websites that track holiday sales and finding TVs, eBook readers and other items at their deepest discounts ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-18T18:54:16Z)

10-Shot Espresso Cup Drink Dubbed 'Porn In A Cup'

A Brooklyn coffee shop began offering a new espresso drink Tuesday which contains 10 shots of espresso in a single 20 oz. cup. This new drink, dubbed 'Porn in a Cup' is not for everyone, that's for sure. Tony Fisher, 37, owns The Pulp & The Bean in ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-18T20:55:58Z)

Hello, There! Complete Cast Announced for Encores! 'Bells Are Ringing'

Casting is now complete for the Nov. 18-21 City Center Encores! production of Bells Are Ringing, which will start three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara, with Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Kathleen Marshall at the helm. As previously ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-04T22:24:09Z)

Walter Energy proposes $3.2B acquisition; timing to close Tampa HQ still unclear

Coal producer Walter Energy is a company in flux. It's run by an interim CEO and is in a prolonged process of relocating its headquarters from Tampa to Birmingham, Ala., with executives working out of both locations. Yet in revealing a proposal Thursday to ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-18T23:11:58Z)

State bans Four Loko, variants immediately

M assachusetts liquor regulators on Thursday banned the sale of caffeine-packed alcoholic drinks, making the state the fifth in the nation to outlaw Four Loko and other potent beverages known as "blackout in a can." The Alcoholic Beverages Control ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-19T02:25:15Z)

Bonnaroo tickets go on sale on Black Friday

MANCHESTER , Tenn. (AP) — Music fans who sleep in on Black Friday can still get a deal. Discounted early bird tickets to the 10th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival go on sale at noon EST Nov. 26. Festival organizers announced the tickets will sell ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-18T18:25:38Z)

Leary may join 'Spider-Man' cast

LOS ANGELES, Nov 18, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Actor, comedian, writer and producer Denis Leary is in talks to play police Capt. George Stacy in the new "Spider-Man" movie, The Hollywood Reporter said. Stacy is the father of Gwen, the love interest of ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-19T03:58:18Z)

Tickets for Broadway's 'Bengal Tiger', Starring Robin Williams, Now on Sale

Tickets to Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo , the new American play by Rajiv Joseph and starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut, go on sale to the general public starting Nov. 17. Tickets can be reserved by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-18T22:50:30Z)

Retailers prep for Black Friday

NEW YORK — With just a week before the official kickoff of the year's biggest shopping season, consumers are hitting the dozens of Web sites that track holiday sales and finding TVs, eBook readers and other items at their deepest discounts of the year ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-11-19T07:54:31Z)

State bans sale of alcoholic beverages with caffeine added

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has filed an emergency regulation prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as an added ingredient. The regulation goes into effect immediately. Alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-11-18T19:22:54Z)

Denis Leary to Be Gwen Stacy's Father in 'Spider-Man' Reboot

The 53-year-old comedian is in talks to portray Captain George Stacy who, in the comics, loses his life during a battle between Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus. George Stacy is father to Peter Parker's love interest, Gwen Stacy, who is going to be portrayed ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-11-18T07:48:33Z)

Judge says teacher used bad judgment with teens

CHATTANOOGA — A judge said a teacher accused of holding nine teenagers at gunpoint as they left a private cemetery was a good person who used bad judgment. Police say Hamilton County teacher Stacy Swallows stopped a group of teenagers leaving the ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-19T08:08:50Z)

S&P puts Walter Energy on CreditWatch after bid

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday placed its ratings on Walter Energy Inc., including its 'BB-' corporate credit rating, on CreditWatch with developing implication after the Tampa, Fla.-based coal producer bid $3.2 million cash for Canadian ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-19T00:09:14Z)

10 Shots Of Espresso In One Drink Equals "Coffee Porn In A Cup"

A New York coffee shop is offering a 20-ounce beverage with 10 shots of espresso billed as "coffee porn in a cup." Tony Fisher, owner of The Pulp & The Bean, said the Dieci, named after the Italian word for 10, went on sale Tuesday after he realized the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-18T17:57:00Z)

Holding teens at gunpoint called an 'overreaction'

Chattanooga, Tenn. — Stacy Swallows only wanted to protect a private graveyard near his home in Sale Creek when he roadblocked nine teenagers late one night in early September and pointed an assault rifle at their cars, his friends and neighbors say ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T03:16:32Z)

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