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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 11:41 am

Delta Queen operators want to buy riverboat

CHATTANOOGA — The current operators of the historic Delta Queen have placed a bid to purchase the 83-year-old riverboat. Seattle-based Ambassadors International Inc. called for offers this week on the vessel, which currently stays docked on the Tennessee ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-21T01:47:05Z)

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)

5 Ways Credit Cards Can Protect Your Holiday Purchases

NEW YORK (USA Today) - That sweater you bought for Christmas goes on sale for half price the next day. You might be able to get the difference back if you paid with a credit card. The fine print in cardholder agreements often includes a number of ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-11-21T15:37:26Z)

Kmart Black Friday launches online 5am with Doorbuster Deals

The Kmart Black Friday 2010 sale event will also take place on Kmart.com . Between 5am and 11am CST the Kmart Black Friday doorbuster deals will be available online. As reported Sears will already launch their Black Friday sale online at 8pm Thanksgiving ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-20T16:35:53Z)

Kmart Better Than Black Friday Sale is underway

Find more early Kmart Black Friday deals highlights listed below. The Black Friday 2010 Deals are here. The first Black Friday sales are underway with deals on TVs, Laptops, Phones, GPS, Blu-ray players and other gadgets. For the hottest Black Friday deals ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-19T13:16:39Z)

Eminem, Lady Antebellum lead American Music Awards nominations; Bieber, Swift among ...

Justin Bieber was just a kid when Eminem put out his first album. Today, he's still just a kid, but they're on equal footing at Sunday night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles as both vie for the title of entertainer of the year. The 16-year-old ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-21T15:08:48Z)

Senate approves $4.6 billion to settle claims from black farmers, American Indians

WASHINGTON | The Senate on Friday approved nearly $4.6 billion to settle claims brought by American Indians and black farmers against the government. The money has been held up for months in the Senate as Democrats and Republicans squabbled over how to pay ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-20T05:01:32Z)

RETAIL: 5 ways credit cards can protect purchases

NEW YORK ---- A sweater you buy for Christmas goes on sale for half price the next day. You might be able to get the difference back if you paid with a credit card. The fine print in cardholder agreements often includes a number of protections overlooked ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-21T07:52:09Z)

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

The UFC's first card featuring four former champions had one quick fight and another that went the distance. B.J. Penn beat Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123 on Saturday night ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T07:37:50Z)

American Red Cross Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Central Illinois – Just because we get to take a break from dieting on Thanksgiving, doesn't mean we can throw caution to the autumn winds. Remember these suggestions from the Red Cross and have a happy and safe holiday. Prevent Home Fires - · Stay in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T03:43:59Z)

Jackson tops Machida; Penn blitzes Hughes at UFC 123

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Quinton "Rampage" Jackson looked stunned beat Lyoto Machida. B.J. Penn left no doubt against Matt Hughes. In the UFC's first card featuring four former champions, one main event ended quickly and the other marquee matchup went the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-21T09:25:13Z)

New Palin book takes aim at JFK, Obama

NEW YORK - In her new book, Sarah Palin takes on everything from "American Idol" to "American Beauty" to "Murphy Brown," revives talk of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and takes issue with John F. Kennedy's famous religion speech, saying that he "wanted to run ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-11-20T04:54:23Z)

Interview: Danny Gokey talks 'American Idol', personal struggles and his country music wish list

Editor's note: "American Idol" alum and Milwaukee native Danny Gokey will not be appearing at the Weidner Center in Green Bay this Thursday. However, Gokey's concert Friday at the Weill Center in Sheboygan is still on, as is a Saturday performance ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-11-18T17:21:13Z)

American Music Awards this Sunday

The American Music Awards air this Sunday at 7 p.m. on ABC. The Black Eyed Peas, Train and Enrique Iglesias w/ Pitbull will all perform at the 2010 American Music Awards, and other guests performing include Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Carlos ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-11-20T23:02:26Z)

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET - SHOP! Black Friday brings big discounts to outlet malls

CENTRAL JERSEY — The Premium Outlet malls — Liberty Village in Flemington, Jersey Shore in Tinton Falls and Jackson in Jackson — are bringing back their annual Midnight Madness sales for Thanksgiving weekend. Beginning at midnight on Thanksgiving ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-11-21T12:45:38Z)

Eminem, Lady Antebellum lead American Music Awards noms

Justin Bieber was just a kid when Eminem put out his first album. Today, he's still just a kid, but they're on equal footing at Sunday night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles as both vie for the title of entertainer of the year. The 16-year-old ... (Source: CTV 2010-11-21T15:30:17Z)

Senate OKs funds for black farmers

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Friday approved spending nearly $4.6 billion for settlements with black farmers who alleged racial discrimination by government lenders, and with 300,000 American Indians who say they have been cheated out of land royalties ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-21T07:59:19Z)

Retailers start early launch of Black Friday deals

If you think the season has arrived a little early, you're right. With Christmas on a Saturday, there is one fewer weekend of holiday shopping than in some other years, and retailers have started early to compensate. There are only a few days to go before ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-19T02:03:46Z)

Credit card perks you might not know about

A sweater you buy for Christmas goes on sale for half price the next day. You might be able to get the difference back if you paid with a credit card. The fine print in cardholder agreements often includes a number of protections overlooked by shoppers ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-21T06:54:53Z)

In a new book, Palin faults JFK

NEW YORK - President Obama shows "a stark lack of faith in the American people." JFK "seemed to want to run away" from his faith, while Mitt Romney "forthrightly embraced it." American Idol contestants suffer from "the cult of self-esteem." Sarah Palin ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

Senate OKs $4.5B to settle claims by black farmers, American Indians

After months of partisan wrangling, the Senate has approved $1.15 billion to settle discrimination claims brought by black farmers against the Agriculture Department and $3.4 billion for American Indians who said the Interior Department had swindled them ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-19T22:42:09Z)

Danny Gokey says 'American Idol' producers told him he's why tryouts were held in Milwaukee

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -- Former "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey says the show's producers told him he was the reason they looked for talent this year in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee native told the Post-Crescent of Appleton he was blown away because he ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-11-19T23:53:44Z)

Gokey helped get 'Idol' to Milwaukee for auditions

APPLETON, Wis. -- Former "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey says the show's producers told him he was the reason they looked for talent this year in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee native told the Post-Crescent of Appleton he was blown away because he only ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T01:32:46Z)

Meijer to leak Black Friday deals to customers

WALKER -- Meijer Inc. planned to leak its Black Friday ads today to its Facebook friends and Twitter followers. While there are scores of websites devoted to posting "leaked" copies of retailers' Black Friday sales circulars before they are officially ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-11T17:29:31Z)

Sarah Palin's new book casts wide net

NEW YORK — In her new book, Sarah Palin takes on everything from American Idol to American Beauty , revives talk of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and finds fault in JFK's famous religion speech, saying he "seemed to want to run away" from his faith. Barack ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-21T07:02:03Z)

End the turkey pardon

From the Associated Press: "WASHINGTON— The turkey President Barack Obama will pardon this year for Thanksgiving is going to George Washington's house, not Mickey Mouse's, after his life is spared. A Disneyland spokesman said Friday that after five ... (Source: Daily Mail - Charleston (blog) 2010-11-21T15:08:48Z)

Retailers Unwrap Black Friday Deals

Retailers' efforts to get consumers shopping at their stores are heating up a week before the official kickoff of the biggest shopping season of the year. Target Corp. ( TGT ) will have a 40-inch Westinghouse LCD HDTV on sale for $298, a discount of more ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-18T13:53:37Z)

Jackson beats Machida on split decision and Penn knocks out Hughes at UFC 123

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Quinton "Rampage" Jackson looked stunned beat Lyoto Machida. B.J. Penn left no doubt against Matt Hughes. In the UFC 's first card featuring four former champions, one main event ended quickly and the other marquee matchup went ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-21T06:47:44Z)

Sorry, Mickey: Pardoned presidential turkey going to George Washington's house, not Disneyland

WASHINGTON - The turkey President Barack Obama will pardon this year for Thanksgiving is going to George Washington's house, not Mickey Mouse's, after his life is spared. A Disneyland spokesman said Friday that after five years of taking turkeys, the park ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-19T20:47:37Z)

Delta Caucus hopes Delta Queen returns to service

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen river boat, 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 ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-11-20T01:48:16Z)

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