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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 5:42 pm

9/11 Responders Settle Lawsuit Over Toxic Dust at Ground Zero

The deal will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment to the army of construction workers, police officers and firefighters who spent months clearing and sifting rubble after Sept. 11. Among ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-20T05:30:10Z)

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)

Ground Zero workers to share $625-million settlement from New York City

NEW YORK -- More than 10,000 workers exposed to the tons of toxic dust that blanketed Ground Zero after the World Trade Center fell have ended their bruising legal fight with New York City and joined a settlement worth at least $625 million, officials said ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-20T08:43:27Z)

Dooney's World 1776. New Children's Book Series to Focus on American Revolution, Founding ...

A new children's book series, Dooney's World 1776, teaches children actual American History and not revisionist fiction. The book focuses on the American Revolution, Founding Fathers and the role that God played in the creation of the United States. San ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-11-21T18:36:24Z)

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Combo Pack)

In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third chapter in Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful series, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious ... (Source: High-Def Digest 2010-11-22T00:41:28Z)

'Harry Potter' leaps to $125.1M opening weekend

LOS ANGELES— Harry Potter has cast his biggest box-office spell yet with a franchise record $125.1 million domestically over opening weekend. In terms of revenue, that puts "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" ahead of the series' best previous ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-21T22:46:56Z)

WWE Spoilers: Two More Title Matches Announced for Survivor Series!

The 24th annual WWE Survivor Series will come to you, live on pay-per-view, this Sunday night from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. As announced on SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler will defend the Intercontinental Title at the event and, as announced on ... (Source: Wrestling101.com 2010-11-21T19:19:21Z)

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)

BP claims a gamble: Get check now, risk 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: Forbes 2010-11-21T21:35:21Z)

Emma Watson: 'Harry Potter' Stunted My Style (PHOTOS)

WWD caught up with Emma Watson to talk about her post-"Harry Potter" style revolt. It started with her short haircut -- she remarked, "I think it's really sexy, having all your hair off your neck and your skin bare. I'm still getting used to it, but I feel ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-19T19:50:21Z)

PM asks for Pollard's release as part of freeze deal

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has asked the US to release Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard as part of a series of gestures made to Israel in an effort to restart peace talks with the Palestinians, sources with knowledge of the talks told The Jerusalem ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-11-21T01:18:27Z)

'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows' Debuts With $125 million

With the "Harry Potter" film series winding down, fans rushed to theaters to give the wizard adventure series a huge send-off. The seventh movie in the fantasy franchise, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1," opened with a fairy-tale figure of $ ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-21T23:22:44Z)

Watch WWE Survivor Series PPV Live Online FREE

Many unhappy campers who don't have access to cable tv or are to broke to afford PPV events....It Happens, are wondering if it is possible to watch WWE Survivor Series live online. Good news is, you're in luck. There are a few sites streaming this event ... (Source: Salon 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)

Nuclear deal faces Senator Kyl threat

A REPUBLICAN Senator last night dealt a major blow to US president Barack Obama's hopes of winning approval of a nuclear arms control pact with Russia, saying that he does not think it should be considered this year. Senator Jon Kyl said the Senate already ... (Source: Scotsman 2010-11-16T23:21:30Z)

Robert Pattinson Reportedly Got Into A Fight Over Kristen Stewart

Robert Pattinson reportedly got into a fight over Kristen Stewart. According to Hollywood Life, Twilight Saga movie star Robert Pattinson almost got into a fight over his Twilight Saga co-star Kristen Stewart with action movie star Jason Statham. They say ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-11-21T04:53:12Z)

Edgy 'Harry Potter' pays off with $330M world opening

LOS ANGELES -- The seventh Harry Potter movie opened to a jaw-dropping $330 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, underscoring the magical powers of the Warner Brothers marketing and distribution departments. That brawny total easily made "Harry ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-22T00:48:38Z)

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)

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)

'The Walking Dead': Comic book series creator Robert Kirkman talks about last night's 'Guts'-y episode

Last night, AMC broadcast the second episode of The Walking Dead , its adaptation of Robert Kirkman's still ongoing zombie comic book saga. Would executive producer and show creator Frank Darabont maintain the jaw-dropping level of carnage featured in ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-11-08T12:53:54Z)

TV Notes: AMC's 'Walking Dead' a hit; NBC cancels 'Undercovers'; 'Daily Show' No. 1

AMC network is rewarding its new zombie drama The Walking Dead with life for a second season after just two episodes have aired. The series premiered Halloween night as an instant hit, drawing 5.3 million viewers. The second episode, which aired Sunday ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-09T05:57:32Z)

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)

'Caprica's' final episodes to get a five-hour sendoff

The spectre of "Caprica" continues to hover after its cancellation, as word came Friday that the final episodes of the series will air in a five-hour block Jan. 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Syfy. So we'll get to see "Blowback, "The Dirteaters," "The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T22:34:59Z)

'Potter' Emma Watson moves on from series, cuts hair

LONDON -- Glance at the cover of every London newspaper Friday, and it would seem that the latest Harry Potter movie is actually called "Hermione Granger and the Deathly Hallows." Or maybe "Emma Watson and the Pixie Hairdo." Photos of 20-year-old Watson ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T21:13:50Z)

WWE Survivor Series 2010 Results

wwe survivor series 2010 results- Check wwe survivor series 2010 results now. World Wrestling Entertainment – wwe survivor series 2010 are available with us. List of WWE Survivor Series 2010 Matches. It is slated to take place on November 21, 2010 at the ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-21T18:50:43Z)

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)

Emma Watson faces life after 'Harry Potter'

As I was waiting for Emma Watson to call from London, I was studying two photos of the actress. In one, she was an adorable 9-year-old girl about to star in her first "Harry Potter" film. In the second, she is a beautiful 20-year-old woman who has just ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-20T20:10:38Z)

MediaFinder Launches iPhone App with Data on 8,000 U.S. and Canadian Newspapers

MediaFinder ( http://www.mediafinder.com ), the largest online database of North American publications, today launched a free newspaper app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that provides access to data on more than 8,000 U.S. and Canadian newspapers. To ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-21T14:11:32Z)

'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Dominates Nominations for People's Choice Awards

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse blocked out the competition in the People's Choice Awards nominations announced Tuesday. The David Slade directed installment to the Twilight series pulled in eight nominations, including multiple nods for its famous trio of ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-09T20:23:41Z)

BP victims' quandry: Settle now or sue 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: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-22T01:02:57Z)

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