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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 3:42 am

Kings' Quick tops Bruins' Thomas in six-round shutout

BOSTON -- Two of the NHL's top goalies this season faced off for a lengthy shootout until Michal Handzus decided to try something new. Handzus scored in the sixth round and the Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick made 38 saves through overtime to beat Tim ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-21T07:30:41Z)

Blake Wheeler wings it at center

T he clock is ticking down on Blake Wheeler's short, successful tenure as a Bruins [ team stats ] center. Marc Savard resumed full noncontact practice yesterday as the Bruins prepared for last night's game against Los Angeles, won by the Kings, 4-3, in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-21T09:10:54Z)

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)

Apple retires Xserve in favor of Mac Pro Server

Mr. Dee does have a point, in that Apple's enterprise support was sadly lacking (though the recent deal should change that). Luckily, when I worked for a company where we had a half rack full of Xserves, I could carry them about a half-block to the Apple ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-05T16:53:41Z)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

N EW YORK — Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the night of Thanksgiving, the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure shoppers who want to get a head-start hunting for holiday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-16T03:04:35Z)

Ufc 123 Live Stream-Trying To Watch Ufc 123 Live? Watch Ufc 123 Live Stream Free

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 20, 2010 – Watch UFC 123 Live Stream Online Free & UFC 123 Fight Card details: UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida is an upcoming mixed martial arts to be held by UFC will be presented this Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 right straight ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-11-21T02:37:11Z)

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)

AMD Fusion Chips Heading to the Apple iMac, Mac Pro?

During AMD's Financial Analyst day, several blogs (GigaOM and Fudzilla) picked up on a PowerPoint slide that AMD's senior vice president and chief of sales officer, Emilio Ghilardi, displayed but did not discuss. The slide featured two Apple iMacs and a ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-11T13:26:08Z)

UFC 123 Results

UFC 123 Results – This evening The Palace of Auburn Hills opened its doors for a few hours to receive the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 123 where the main fight was between Quinton Jackson vs.Lyoto Machida . It is the second time that the Ultimate ... (Source: News Spreadit.org 2010-11-21T08:13:38Z)

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)

Small Business Saturday

Think small, not the mall. That's the message from American Express this holiday season. Earlier this week, the credit card company launched Small Business Saturday, (think Black Friday and Cyber Monday), a promotion designed to boost sales at local ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-09T21:49:35Z)

Steals & Deals: Every Monday is Cyber Monday at CVS.com

As always, orders over $50 are eligible for free shipping and you can follow CVS/pharmacy on Twitter at http://twitter.com/CVS_Extra and Facebook to learn about upcoming promotions. In addition to these deals, now through November 14,  CVS.com will give ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-12T12:27:41Z)

Cyber Monday 2010 Deals! (VIDEO) Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy & Target et al

Cyber Monday 2010: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy & Target et al. Cyber Monday is just over a week away and Black Friday is in 7 days. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always one of the biggest shopping days of the year. For people who abhor the holiday crowds ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-21T10:58:16Z)

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)

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)

Only absentee ballots remain in S. Texas recount

AUSTIN — A ballot recount in South Texas demanded by U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz is nearly complete, but he's still trailing Republican challenger Blake Farenthold. Only about 15,000 absentee and early ballots have yet to be re-tabulated in Cameron County ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T02:08:33Z)

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)

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)

Bruins battle to grab

T he scoreboard was an ugly sight for the Bruins [ team stats ] early in the second period last night against the high-flying Los Angeles Kings at the Garden, as the Pacific Division leaders owned a three-goal lead. But there really wasn't anything all ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-21T10:01:00Z)

With Cameron County remaining, Farenthold maintains a nearly 800 vote lead over Ortiz

COASTAL BEND — With all but one of six county recounts complete in the 27th Congressional District election, incumbent U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz still trails U.S. Rep.-elect Blake Farenthold by almost 800 votes. A recount of the 29,745 votes cast in ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-11-19T23:10:47Z)

Wal-Mart's Black Friday 2010 ad: Electronics top deals

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart's highly awaited Black Friday ad promises hot deals on high-definition TVs, Blu-ray players, laptops and holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-11-15T15:30:14Z)

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)

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)

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)

Hate the Black Friday Lines? Score Deals Online

It has become as traditional as turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie: On the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers bundling up and heading out before dawn for retailer's eagerly awaited Black Friday doorbuster deals. And after two years of dismal holiday sales ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-19T04:55:34Z)

U.S. Rep. Ortiz demands recount; absentee ballots not yet counted in South Texas

AUSTIN (AP) — A ballot recount in South Texas demanded by U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz is nearly complete, but he's still trailing Republican challenger Blake Farenthold. Only about 15,000 absentee and early ballots have yet to be re-tabulated in Cameron ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-11-21T09:10:54Z)

Small Business Saturday pushed

A ll I want for Christmas is a few new customers. The focus over the next few weeks will be on the malls and the big-box retailers as shoppers flock to the big name stores hunting for holiday deals. What about the rest of us? The small shops with ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-21T05:57:37Z)

Rampage Jackson defeats Lyoto Machida at UFC 123

Penn connects early with a jab and Hughes counters with a left. Penncomes back with a massive right hook that lands flush on Hughes, who goes down hard. Penn, who moved up from lightweight for this welterweight legends match as he has done in the past ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-21T06:47:44Z)

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)

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)

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