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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 6:41 pm

U.S. envoy says North Korea provocative, but sees no crisis

The top U.S. envoy to North Korea Monday said revelations that Pyongyang had made rapid advances in enriching uranium were the latest in a series of provocations over the past 20 years, but denied it was a crisis. "It is the latest in a series of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-22T02:07:22Z)

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)

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)

Airport outrage prompts Obama to ask TSA about "less intrusive" methods

WASHINGTON - As the busiest travel week of the year kicks off in the United States, American outrage about new airport security measures is reaching such a fever pitch that even President Barack Obama has asked authorities to consider less invasive ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-11-21T19:47:59Z)

Christie's Hong Kong Presents Masterpieces of Chinese 20th Century Art in November

HONG KONG.- Christie's announced the Evening and Day Sales of Chinese 20th Century Art will be held on 27-28 November at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Together with the Asian contemporary art sales, over 450 highly sought-after pieces ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-11-22T00:27:09Z)

Gunmen Kill Iraqi Reporter In Mosul

(NewsCore) - Gunmen killed a young television news reporter in his home in the restive northern city of Mosul Sunday, in the latest in a series of deadly attacks on journalists in Iraq, police said. Mazin Mardan, in his mid-20s, was a correspondent for Al ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-11-21T21:06:43Z)

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)

Iraqi PM likely to keep job amid reports of deal

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi lawmakers agreed late Wednesday to meet on forming a new government as Kurdish and Shiite officials said an agreement had been reached that would allow Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to keep his job. If confirmed, the deal would break a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-10T23:57:15Z)

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)

Euro, Asian Stocks Climb on Ireland Deal; Bond Risk Declines

Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The euro strengthened, Asian stocks gained for a third day while U.S. index futures advanced amid optimism an agreement to rescue Ireland's banks will prevent contagion across European debt markets. Bond risk declined. The common ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-22T02:14:32Z)

Cancer survivor tells of humiliating pat-down at airport

DETROIT -- A Houghton Lake, Mich., man says he was so aggressively patted down by an agent at a Detroit Metro Airport security checkpoint this month that it caused the lid on his urostomy bag to come loose, spilling urine on his shirt and pants. Thomas ... (Source: Palladium-Item 2010-11-21T21:56:50Z)

'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)

Iraqi gunmen execute TV reporter in front of his parents

MOSUL, Iraq - Gunmen killed a young television news reporter in his home in the restive northern city of Mosul on Sunday, in the latest in a series of deadly attacks on journalists in Iraq, police said. Mazin Mardan, in his mid-20s, was a correspondent for ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-11-22T00:12:50Z)

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)

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)

Asian Shares Rise As Ireland Formally Applies For Bailout

SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) -- Asian share markets were up Monday on news over the weekend that Ireland has formally applied for aid from the European Union and the International Monetary fund. Exporters' stocks in Tokyo were supported by the euro's rise ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-22T01:17:16Z)

Official: Deal struck to keep al-Maliki as Iraq PM

BAGHDAD -- An official in a Sunni-backed coalition battling Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says the bloc has agreed to a deal that would see al-Maliki, a Shiite, stay on for another term. The deal ends more than eight months of political wrangling ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-11T00:04:24Z)

Iraqi reporter shot dead in home

Gunmen killed a young television news reporter in his home in the restive northern city of Mosul on Sunday, in the latest in a series of deadly attacks on journalists in Iraq, police said. Mazin Mardan, in his mid-20s, was a correspondent for Al-Mosuliyah ... (Source: ABC Online 2010-11-21T20:02:18Z)

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)

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)

US envoy says North Korea's claim of new nuke facility is provocative but not a surprise

SEOUL, South Korea - The U.S. special envoy for North Korea said Monday that Pyongyang's claim of a secret new uranium enrichment facility is provocative and disappointing but not a crisis or a surprise. Stephen Bosworth's comments, following a meeting ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-22T01:31:35Z)

US envoy: N.Korea nuclear plans another provocation

SEOUL Nov 22 (Reuters) - The top U.S. envoy to North Korea said on Monday revelations that Pyongyang had made rapid advances in enriching uranium was the latest in a series of provocations over the past 20 years. "It is another in a series of provocative ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-22T01:31:35Z)

WWE Survivor Series 2010 Results Winners, Replay Video Highlights

Watch WWE Survivor Series 2010 Live Streaming Highlights, Replay Video Download here. WWE Survivor Series 2010 is an upcoming professional wrestling ppv event produced by WWE, that will take place on November 21, 2010 at the American Airlines Arena in ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-21T05:07:31Z)

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)

Obama to ask TSA about "less intrusive" screening methods

WASHINGTON—As the busiest travel week of the year kicks off in the United States, American outrage about new airport security measures is reaching such a fever pitch that even President Barack Obama has asked authorities to consider less invasive ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-11-22T00:27:09Z)

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)

'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)

Box offiice: 'Harry Potter' leaps to $125.1M debut weekend

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" also added $205 million in 54 overseas countries, bringing the film's worldwide total to $330.1 million. In terms of domestic revenue, "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" came in ahead of the series' best previous debut ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-21T22:11:09Z)

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)

New Iraqi parliament session focuses on procedure

Iraq's lawmakers headed back to parliament Sunday for what was expected to be a lackluster session that won't address the key decisions on who will run the new government. Instead, Iraq's 325 lawmakers were expected only to discuss internal parliamentary ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-21T14:54:29Z)

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