Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 3:41 pm

Raptors 102, Celtics 101

Amir Johnson made two free throws with less than 3 seconds to play, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 102-101 Sunday to end an eight-game losing streak to the Celtics . Paul Pierce 's potential game-winner bounced off ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-21T20:59:34Z)

Daniel Day-Lewis in Illinois to prepare for 'Lincoln'

A cademy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is preparing for his role as Abraham Lincoln by visiting the state where the former president began his political career. DreamsWorks Studios says Day-Lewis will star in the Steven Spielberg-directed film ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-21T11:19:44Z)

Jimmie Johnson wins 5th NASCAR title in a row

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Smooth and steady, five years running, Jimmie Johnson kept his NASCAR reign rolling. Johnson stretched his record run of championships to a five straight by making the fewest mistakes in Sunday's season finale. Johnson trailed Denny ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-21T23:15:34Z)

Amir Johnson makes game-winning free throws as Raptors beat Celtics 102-101

TORONTO (AP) — Amir Johnson made two free throws with less than 3 seconds to play, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 102-101 Sunday to end an eight-game losing streak to the Celtics . Paul Pierce 's potential game ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-21T20:52:24Z)

Target 4-Day Pre Black Friday Ad with hot Deals Unveiled

Target has announced earlier this month to hold a big 4-Day Thanksgiving sale. The 4-Day Target Pre-Black Friday ad has been published now on Traget.com and sales start today, Sunday. Several of the advertised deals are also available online now like the $ ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-21T07:09:12Z)

American Music Awards 2010: A Preview

Katy Perry is one of the scheduled performers on the American Music Awards. The 2010 American Music Awards will be broadcast live on ABC tonight starting at 8 p.m. ET. Nobody much cares who wins an AMA–can you name three past winners? The whole night is ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-21T23:22:44Z)

Feeling lucky? Take BP final settlement offer now or wait and see, maybe get less later

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T18:36:24Z)

Please be reasonable on BP issue

Anything President Barack Obama touches these days provoke popular wrath, and the BP claims process is no exception. Obama's easiest approach in dealing with those who have claims against BP and others responsible for the Gulf oil spill would have been ... (Source: Decatur Daily 2010-11-21T22:11:09Z)

Jimmie Johnson wins 5th straight title

Kevin Liles/US Presswire For the fifth time in as many years, Jimmie Johnson is NASCAR's No. 1 driver. HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Smooth and steady, five years running, Jimmie Johnson kept his NASCAR reign rolling. Johnson stretched his record run of championships ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-21T23:01:15Z)

2010 American Music Awards Nominations -- Will Eminem And Lady Antebellum Rule the NIght?

Back on October 12, when the 2010 American Music Awards nominations were announced, Nickelback had been riding the Billboard 200 for 97 weeks, Kid Rock was nailing week number 107, and Daughtry was enjoying week number 63. Not one of those artists were ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-21T21:49:40Z)

Big deals are a big deal again

From Caterpillar to Chevron to Google, some of the best-known names in corporate America are scooping up smaller companies, finally putting the piles of cash they've been sitting on to use and positioning themselves for a stronger economic recovery. The ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-11-16T06:03:33Z)

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: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T20:02:18Z)

Big corporate deals making a comeback

NEW YORK — Big deals are a big deal again. From Caterpillar to Chevron to Google, some of the best-known corporate names in are scooping up smaller companies, finally putting the piles of cash they've been sitting on to use and positioning themselves ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-11-16T09:52:37Z)

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)

Crank up the deal machine

NEW YORK – Big deals are a big deal again. From Caterpillar to Chevron to Google, some of the best-known names in corporate America are scooping up smaller companies, finally putting the piles of cash they've been sitting on to use and positioning ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-11-21T08:56:35Z)

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)

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)

American Music Awards 2010 Could Be Big Night for Justin Bieber, Eminem, Lady Antebellum

American Music Awards 2010 will air live at 8 pm Eastern Time on ABC with Justin Bieber, Eminem, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha up for AMA Entertainer of the Year. Eminem is also tied for the most total nominations with country crossover act Lady ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-21T16:34:42Z)

Pierce's buzzer-beater off as Raptors clip Celtics

Amir Johnson made two free throws with less than 3 seconds to play, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 102-101 Sunday to end an eight-game losing streak to the Celtics. (Source: ProBasketballNews.com 2010-11-21T21:28:12Z)

Black Friday veterans offer shopping strategies

Black Friday isn't a shopping trip. It's a battle. Just ask experienced shoppers such as Carol Fletcher of Port Huron. And like any good battle, strategy is key. Fletcher, 54, already has her game plan. "We look at ads the day before, and see if there's ... (Source: Port Huron Times-Herald 2010-11-21T16:13:14Z)

Buffalo American Music Awards 2010

American Music Awards 2010 performers - complete list (video) -- The American Music Awards for 2010 will be presented on a live television show on ABC Sunday night, November 21, 2010. The nominees have been announced previously, but the final list of ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-21T23:08:25Z)

Black Friday: GameStop offering a ton of deals

For the best gaming deals, it looks like GameStop is your best bet. Hardware wise, the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii will all be coming with free games. For the Xbox 360, you'll have the choice between Madden NFL 11 or Medal of Honor . For the Wii, you ... (Source: DESTRUCTOID 2010-11-21T03:55:56Z)

Daniel Day-Lewis in Illinois to prepare for Spielberg's 'Lincoln'

S PRINGFIELD, Ill. — Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is preparing for his role as Abraham Lincoln by visiting the state where the former president began his political career. DreamsWorks Studios says Day-Lewis will star in the Steven ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-21T19:19:21Z)

American Music Awards 2010, Justin Bieber Sings "Pray" at AMAs

Tonight the American Music Awards of 2010 kicks off and Justin Bieber will be one of the performers.  The young superstar will sing "Pray" on stage at the AMA Awards. "Pray" is Justin Bieber's new acoustic track along with "Favorite Girl," which a few ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-21T18:07:46Z)

Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln': Could this be the most awards-laden cast ever?

With the news yesterday that Steven Spielberg's long-in-the-works biopic Lincoln finally has its start date (Fall 2011) and lead star (Daniel Day-Lewis) , we couldn't help but notice the serious accolades adorning every corner of the film already: The ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-11-20T18:16:06Z)

Gulf oil spill claims due Wednesday

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel ... (Source: Daily Freeman 2010-11-21T23:08:25Z)

iPhone Survey: High Demand, Even Higher Satisfaction

The latest numbers are in. ChangeWave Research has discovered that a whopping 34 percent of smartphone buyers would have purchased an iPhone if their carrier offered the Apple product. Instead, these consumers bought Samsung , HTC , RIM and Motorola ... (Source: PMP Today 2010-11-21T20:02:18Z)

AT&T Black Friday deals offer HTC, Blackberry, Motorola smart phones for a penny

AT&T announced Black Friday deals offering new and refurbished smart phones – including Blackberry, HTC, Motorola and Sony Ericsson models – for one penny, plus the cost of a two-year contract. The AT&T deals run Friday, November 26 (beginning at 12:01 ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-11-19T16:37:05Z)

Jimmie Johnson wins 5th NASCAR championship

Smooth and steady, five years running, Jimmie Johnson kept his NASCAR reign rolling. Johnson stretched his record run of championships to a five straight titles by making the fewest mistakes in Sunday's season finale. Johnson trailed Denny Hamlin by 15 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-21T22:39:47Z)

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)

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