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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 1:40 am

Nike making shocking changes to NFL uniforms?

In 2012, assuming the world doesn't come to an end, Nike will take over as the official uniform supplier of the NFL. When this deal was first announced, Nike's Brand President Charlie Denson said, essentially, that NFL uniforms had not advanced quickly ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-19T16:44:14Z)

LeBron signs new deal with Nike

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James (notes) has signed a new shoe and apparel deal with Nike, the company acknowledged on Wednesday. "LeBron James is one of the world's best basketball players and a global sports icon that has transcended generations ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-10T11:25:38Z)

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)

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 2010-11-21T06:33:25Z)

Quinton Â"RampageÂ" Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123. Neither fighter delivered many punches or kicks Saturday night, but Jackson's aggressive style seemed to pay off for the judges against Machida's passive ways. Machida ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T05:36:09Z)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Brings Out Lively Fashion

The London premiere comes ahead of the movie's theatrical release date set for November 19th, with the gang ready to head to the States for the US premiere on November 15th. Talking about the much-anticipated film , Daniel tells, "The stakes are a lot ... (Source: Ok Magazine 2010-11-12T04:20:55Z)

Deal settles suits over WTC toxic dust

NEW YORK: A deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after September 11 will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment to the responders ... (Source: Peninsula 2010-11-20T20:46:26Z)

KATHLEEN PARKER: A BODY SCAN TOO FAR

In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-21T06:04:47Z)

Kathleen Parker: Taking security a scan too far

In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human ... (Source: LimaOhio.com 2010-11-21T05:00:21Z)

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)

Apple brings Beatles to iTunes: 'It has been a long and winding road,' Jobs says

After years of singing out of tune, Apple and the Beatles announced Tuesday that they were able to work it out and the Fab Four's legendary pop tunes are now appearing on iTunes, the world's largest music retailer. As part of the digital deal, which is ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-17T04:50:47Z)

'Leaked' NFL Nike Uniform Sketches Are Fake

WASHINGTON - In October, the NFL announced Nike will replace Reebok as the official uniform supplier for players starting in 2012. However in recent days, sketches of supposed "leaked" concept Nike uniforms have been floating around on message boards and ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-11-20T02:59:51Z)

UFC AT THE PALACE: Rampage Jackson beats Machida; Penn tops Hughes at UFC 123 WITH ...

AUBURN HILLS (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 the ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-11-21T08:27:57Z)

New scanner/pat-down rules may not be worth it

In the debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human dignity by ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T06:33:25Z)

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)

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)

Glencore Said to Study $10 Billion London Share Sale for 2011

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Glencore International AG, the world's largest commodities trader, is studying an equity offering in the second quarter of next year to raise about $10 billion, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The initial ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-18T01:57:48Z)

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)

EMI CEO Faxon says deal to get Beatles on iTunes was 'quite easy'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs , getting the Beatles' music on iTunes marked the end of a "long and winding road." For EMI Group Ltd. CEO Roger Faxon, it was just one more step in promoting the legacy of one of the greatest bands of all ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-17T04:07:50Z)

Obama: NATO to erect missile shield for Europe

LISBON, Portugal—President Barack Obama won NATO summit agreement Friday to build a missile shield over Europe, an ambitious commitment to protect against Iranian attack while demonstrating the alliance's continuing relevance—but at the risk of further ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-20T06:56:04Z)

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)

Credit card perks you might check out

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: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-21T04:53:12Z)

Harry Potter Still Pulling in Millions!

"Deathly Hallows" is the latest Harry Pottter movie and the first of a 2-part finale that made $61.2 million on it's opening night. At the current pace it would become the highest grossing weekend for any of the Potter movies, the record is $102.7 million ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-20T20:03:29Z)

Rogers Communication Sued By Canadian Government Over Chatr Ad Campaign

TORONTO -- Cable and mobile giant Rogers Communications has been hit with a lawsuit from the federal government over an allegedly misleading advertising campaign for its discount talk-and-text Chatr brand. Following a two-month investigation, the federal ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-19T18:53:05Z)

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)

Deal Settles Most Lawsuits Over WTC Toxic Dust

A deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after Sept. 11 will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment to the responders. More than 10,000 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-20T08:07:39Z)

Deal with NYC settles most lawsuits over toxic 9/11 dust

NEW YORK, N.Y. A deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-11-20T18:30:25Z)

The Beatles on iTunes: Five reasons it's not all that exciting

So Nov. 16, 2010. Never forget. By now you've surely programmed the date as a yearly "event" into your iPhone, an annual reminder of the day your music collecting habits forever changed. Look, no love lost for the Beatles. Pop & Hiss adores the Beatles ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-18T00:31:54Z)

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson & Rupert Grint at the World Premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ...

The London premiere comes ahead of the movie's theatrical release date set for November 19th, with the gang ready to head to the States for the US premiere on November 15th. Talking about the much-anticipated film , Daniel tells, "The stakes are a lot ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-11T19:45:31Z)

Nigeria: seized heroin headed from Iran to Europe

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria's drug enforcement agency says Europe was the destination for a recent catch of 286 pounds (130 kilograms) of high-quality heroin hidden inside a shipment of auto parts sent from Iran. Agency chairman Ahmadu Giade says the drugs ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-20T16:21:34Z)

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