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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 6:42 am

Pouncey Prepares for Final Snaps at Swamp

When Mike Pouncey takes his final jog out of the ­tunnel inside Ben Hill Griffin ­Stadium today, this season's shortcomings will be ­momentarily washed away. The sick feeling of Florida's 6-4 season will be an afterthought as the senior center from ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-20T13:01:09Z)

Hotels in sales-tax free NH offer Black Friday deals to lure customers from neighboring states

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Hotels and inns in sales tax-free New Hampshire are trying to lure Black Friday shoppers with stay-and-shop packages that come with tempting free gifts or services: A free purse stuffed with energy bars and coupons to outlet stores ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-20T16:00:06Z)

Emotional farewell for Florida Gators seniors in last game at The Swamp

GAINESVILLE — Standing in the tunnel minutes before running onto Florida Field for the last time, safety Ahmad Black and center Mike Pouncey could not control themselves. Black and Pouncey, two of 23 Gator seniors playing their final home game Saturday ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-21T01:04:08Z)

Defense helps the Hoyas end with a win

Phillip Oladeji and Dalen Claytor each rushed for touchdowns and Georgetown held Marist scoreless in the final three quarters for a 14-7 win Saturday at the Multi-Sport Field. Ryan Dinnebeil scored on a four-yard run to give Marist (3-8) a 7-0 lead in the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-21T07:52:09Z)

Hotels in sales-tax free New Hampshire target shoppers

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Hotels and inns in sales tax-free New Hampshire are trying to lure Black Friday shoppers with stay-and-shop packages that come with tempting free gifts or services: A free purse stuffed with energy bars and coupons to outlet stores ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-11-21T13:57:13Z)

Al-Qaeda boasts of 'bargain' bomb plots

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula , a militant group based in Yemen, is promising to launch more small-scale and relatively cheap attacks, similar to its attempts to bomb two US-bound cargo planes last month. In the latest edition of Inspire, its English ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-21T13:28:35Z)

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)

Griffin scores 21 as Boston U routs Marist 58-37

Matt Griffin scored 21 points, knocking down five 3-pointers, and Boston University used solid defense in the second half to cruise to an easy 58-37 win over Marist on Friday night. BOSTON – Matt Griffin scored 21 points, knocking down five 3-pointers ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-11-18T23:54:55Z)

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 2010-11-21T12:17:00Z)

Appliance deals abound during black Friday sales

NEW YORK — It may not be the most romantic Christmas present, but for those seeking appliances this holiday season, deals are likely to be plentiful. Craig Johnson , president of retail consultancy Customer Growth Partners , said there will be many deals ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-21T05:57:37Z)

Best Buy Black Friday iPod Bundle Deals on Sale Today

Best Buy is launching hot new Apple Black Friday deals already today. Earlier we reported about the MacBook and MacBook Pro $100/$150 Gift Card Sale and now Best Buy is also offering special iPod bundle deals with nice savings. For the latest generation ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-21T12:38:29Z)

Pouncey looking forward to special senior sendoff

When Mike Pouncey takes his final jog out of the tunnel inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Saturday, this season's shortcomings will be momentarily washed away. The sick feeling of Florida's 6-4 season will be an afterthought as the senior center from ... (Source: Gatorsports.com 2010-11-19T22:20:40Z)

Small-scale attacks to continue, Al Qaeda group says

DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's Yemen-based wing threatened more small-scale attacks against the United States to inflict economic damage, particularly to the aviation industry. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) said it had cost just $4,200 to mail two ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-21T09:10:54Z)

Black Friday Deals 2010: Where To Find The Biggest Savings

If it seems the Black Friday hype is starting earlier this year, you're not wrong. Retailers are more competitive than ever before and Black Friday ads are being released -- and leaked -- at a rapid rate. Just like last year, the deals on Black Friday ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-12T13:24:57Z)

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)

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)

Area stores trying to lure customers in before Black Friday with early holiday deals

They're leaving nothing to chance. Local store managers for large retail chains say that although Black Friday remains pivotal — as the symbolic kick-off of the holiday shopping season — they've also been enticing customers to avoid crowds and shop ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-21T12:02:41Z)

DEVELOPING: Cargo Bomb Was Set To Explode Over U.S.

London, England (CNN) -- An explosive device found in a cargo plane in England last month probably would have exploded over the Eastern Seaboard of the United States if it had not been discovered, Scotland Yard said Wednesday. The device was primed to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T16:52:35Z)

In holiday shopping, Small Business Saturday is small business' rebuttal to Black Friday

The Friday after Thanksgiving has seen Ali Kutner practicing a sad custom in recent years. She opens her Bohema Artisan & Vintage Boutique on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, only to experience none of the buying mania that prompted the day's designation as ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-21T07:59:19Z)

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)

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)

Marist football ends season with a loss

The Marist College football team scored first Saturday but were shut out the rest of the way while giving up a pair of touchdowns, the Red Foxes losing their season finale 14-7 to host Georgetown. The Red Foxes ended the season 3-8, including a 2-6 mark in ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-11-21T08:06:28Z)

Samsung goes where Apple won't

I'm writing this on Wednesday during a brief sojourn in Silicon Valley. I had some time to burn so I spent about 30 minutes using the Galaxy Tab at a local Best Buy. Granted, that isn't a long time by product review standards, but it was long enough for me ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-20T20:39:16Z)

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 2010-11-21T13:57:13Z)

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)

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 2010-11-21T07:52:09Z)

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)

Apple Black Friday Deals Today: MacBook and MacBook Pro with $100 and $150 Free Gift Card on Best Buy

Best Buy just launched hot MacBook and MacBook Pro deals. The MacBook comes with a free $100 Best Buy Gift Card and three MacBook Pro models come with gift cards ranging from $100 to $150. As you know good Apple deals are hard to come by. Extreme rebates ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-21T07:30:41Z)

Shoppers urged to spend night

CONCORD, N.H. - Hotels and inns in sales tax-free New Hampshire are trying to lure Black Friday shoppers with stay-and-shop packages that come with tempting free gifts or services: A free purse stuffed with energy bars and coupons to outlet stores. Gift ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-21T14:11:32Z)

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)

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