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Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 8:41 pm

Astros owner McLane putting team up for sale

HOUSTON -- Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-20T00:00:53Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat for sale, some want it to again carry tourists along US rivers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee , some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old Delta ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-11-20T02:09:44Z)

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Holiday Shopping

Following are experts who can discuss various aspects of holiday shopping, including retail trends, e-commerce, consumer behavior, economic implications, deals/discounts and more. You may also find additional experts who can speak on this topic by visiting ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-19T20:54:47Z)

Apple iPad on sale at TJ Maxx, and reportedly Marshalls, for $400

The iPad has landed at TJ Maxx for about $400, and according to various tech and Apple blogs, Marshalls is selling it for the same price. The two bargain retailers, both owned by The TJX Companies , are reportedly selling the entry level iPad, which is Wi ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T23:03:37Z)

Apple, Android help smartphone sales double over last year, report says

Watch out dumb phones, the smartphones are piling on. The global sale of smartphones during the third quarter nearly doubled over the same period last year, to 80 million, said research firm Gartner Inc. in a report Wednesday . Smartphones comprised about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Rogers Wireless Facing C$10 Million Fine Over Advertising Campaign

­Canada's Competition Bureau says that it has begun legal proceedings against Rogers Communications to stop what the Bureau has concluded is misleading advertising of Rogers' Chatr discount cell phone and text service. Rogers' Canada-wide advertising ... (Source: Cellular-News 2010-11-20T18:08:57Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat up for sale

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

Last weekend for pre Black Friday sales

The last of the early Black Friday sales are being offered this weekend. Many stores have been offering specials leading up to the big shopping day. Here are the latest deals: More early Black Friday deals and links to these specials can be found at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T13:45:17Z)

Pre-Black Friday Bargains: Why It Pays to Wait

This year, the mania is more intense than ever. Black Friday deals have been leaked two weeks early and posted on Facebook -- all to get you in the mood to buy. " Good Morning America " correspondent Becky Worley appeared on the show this morning to tell ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-16T13:34:31Z)

UFC 123 Fight Cards | Rampage Jackson vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida happens on Saturday night, November 20, 2010 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT live from The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn HIlls, Michigan. Here are the official fight cards. » Full Story on netwatchers.livejournal.com (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-20T16:50:12Z)

Small businesses joining push for post-Thanksgiving shopping

For years, small businesses have lived in the shadow of the sprawling malls and big-box stores that draw the deal-seeking masses in the frenzied shopping days after Thanksgiving. Now they are fighting back. This year will usher in the inaugural Small ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

Wife: Sausalito man not aboard his plane that crashed in Florida

The wife of a Sausalito man said he was not aboard his small civilian plane that crashed while assisting with a military training exercise in rural central Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that local authorities confirmed all ... (Source: Marin Independent Journal 2010-11-18T21:38:55Z)

Early Black Friday deals to stretch out shopping spirit

Color the Friday after Thanksgiving a different shade of black this year. Traditionally, Black Friday has always been the official kickoff of holiday shopping, when bargain-hungry consumers line up outside stores before dawn to take advantage of blowout ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-11-20T19:56:19Z)

Historic Delta Queen for sale; group wants to revive cruises

LITTLE ROCK, Ark -- The historic Delta Queen riverboat, now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, is up for sale, and a group of Delta-region leaders hopes it gets tugged back into service carrying tourists on the big rivers in the nation's midsection. The ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-20T13:29:47Z)

Watch UFC 123 Rampage Jackson vs Lyoto Machida Online

UFC 123 is ready to start tonight live from the Palace of Auburn Hills. Who will win the fight? Will Rampage Jackson be too strong for Lyoto Machida, or will Machida's techinique be too much for Rampage. Either way this will be a great fight and if you ... (Source: Press Banner 2010-11-20T16:21:34Z)

TJ Maxx Selling Apple iPads for $100 Off, Today

Discount retailer TJ Maxx is offering discounted Apple iPads for $100 off, the company confirmed via its Twitter acccount on Thursday night. The black, 16-Gbyte Wi-Fi iPads are on sale now at selected TJ Maxx stores, but the stores aren't being advertised ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-19T19:57:31Z)

For local retailers, their day to shine

For years, small businesses have lived in the shadow of sprawling malls, big-box stores and category killers that draw the deal-seeking masses in the frenzied shopping days after Thanksgiving. Now they are fighting back. This year will usher in Small ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-20T06:56:04Z)

Competition Bureau seeks maximum $10m fine against Rogers for Chatr ads

MONTREAL The federal Competition Bureau wants more than $10 million in penalties levied against Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly using misleading advertising to promote its new Chatr talk-and-text discount mobile brand. The Competition Bureau said ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-11-19T23:10:47Z)

Shoppers, stores map out strategy for Black Friday

After the thanks are said, the turkey is gone and the bellies are full, Shelly Flores will gather the ads from Thursday's newspaper and map out plans for Black Friday with friends and family. One person will hit Target. One will hit Kohl's. Another goes to ... (Source: East Valley Tribune 2010-11-20T21:15:04Z)

Golden Gate Ferry fares to rise in January

Golden Gate Ferry riders who use discount transit cards will soon face higher fares. The Golden Gate Bridge District's Board of Directors voted on Friday in favor of a 10 percent fare hike for those riders. The Marin Independent Journal reports that the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-20T17:04:31Z)

Houston Astros are up for sale

Houston — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. McLane, 74, said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million. KRIV-TV ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

Rogers pledges to defend itself against CRTC claims

MONTREAL — Rogers Communications says it will vigorously defend itself in court against claims by the federal Competition Bureau over its discount wireless brand. The Bureau is accusing Rogers of using misleading advertising to promote its talk-and-text ... (Source: CTV 2010-11-20T21:50:51Z)

Bizbeat: Stores get set for Black Friday

Local businesses are preparing for what is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year -- Black Friday. Many shoppers use the day after Thanksgiving to get a head start on holiday gift shopping. Some retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Sears , are even ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T04:03:05Z)

Small retailers compete on Black Friday by offering personal attention, deals

Susie Mauldin estimates she goes through eight to 10 gallons of coffee on the day after Thanksgiving. Not personally, mind you. But the customers who frequent her Marietta Square boutique on Black Friday have been up since the crack of dawn to shop. When ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-17T22:30:12Z)

Sausalito, Larkspur ferry trips likely to cost more with Clipper

SAN FRANCISCO — Ferry riders who use their Clipper card to pay fares will likely be charged more starting in January. Golden Gate Ferry passengers who use the regional transit-payment card currently receive a 46 percent discount on fares between ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-11-19T05:31:21Z)

Owner puts Houston Astros up for sale

HOUSTON — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-20T02:38:22Z)

Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Walmart hatch Black Friday deals

Big news for Black Friday shoppers! Target will sell $3 appliances and Best Buy is planning to offer Sony laptops for $399.99 and a Blu-Ray disc player by Toshiba for $59.99, according to Black Friday ads posted on gottadeal.com. Toys R Us will have Mega ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-16T20:08:14Z)

Sears Holdings loss widens in 3rd quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened more than expected, dragged down by weak revenue at its long-suffering Sears chain, hurt by poor sales of appliances and clothing. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T15:55:19Z)

Lauzon heads into UFC 123 backed with hard work and passion

Anytime a fighter gets offered a bout there can be a brief period when their coaches are a little hesitant. Those prefight nerves and doubts will either go away or remain depending on the work the fighter puts in before the fight. "Well obviously when ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-20T18:59:03Z)

Walmart, Target & Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Ads Leaked

Black Friday 2010 Ad Leak Alert; Sears, Best Buy, Walmart, & Target. Best Buy has some amazing Black Friday sales coming your way. How would you like a 50-inch HDTV for $699? Best Buy is offering a Panasonic Viera 50-inch plasma TV for $699. The Nintendo ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-19T11:22:07Z)

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