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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 9:41 pm

Feel lucky? Take BP offer now or 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: Forbes 2010-11-21T17:39:08Z)

Survivor Series 2010 results

WWE Survivor Series was the pay-per-view held tonight at The American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Here are the results and highlights of the show. Match 1: United States Championship Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Ted Dibiase : Maryse is with Ted Dibiase ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-22T05:13:29Z)

Raptors add financial flexibility in 5-player deal

The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets , Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's young core and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-21T18:29:14Z)

Food Safety Bill In Doubt As Republican Senator Demands Vote on Earmarks Ban First

EINNEWS, November 19---A major, totally unrelated roadblock is keeping the U.S. Senate from voting on a food safety bill that seems certain to pass if it ever comes up for an yes or no vote. The vote was scheduled for Thursday, but Oklahoma Republican Tom ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-22T05:06:19Z)

Irish Rescue Deal to Create Fund, May Restructure Banks, EU Ministers Say

European Union finance ministers said a rescue agreement for Ireland will create a capital fund for the country's banks and may end up "restructuring" the financial industry. "The programme will also include a fund for potential future capital ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-21T20:38:05Z)

Stars are out for the American Music Awards

Justin Bieber's first American Music Awards was perfection. The 16-year-old teen heartthrob went four-for-four on Sunday night, capturing every award he was nominated for, including the top award of the night, favorite artist. He beat a list that featured ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-22T05:13:29Z)

Officers swarm rugged Utah canyon, hunting shooter who critically wounded state park ranger

MOAB, Utah - Law officers hunting a gunman accused of critically wounding a Utah Park ranger tracked the man's footprints in a canyon along the Colorado River, recovering his rifle and backpack, authorities said. Dozens of officers joined in the manhunt ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T12:17:00Z)

Euro Advances on Ireland Bank-Rescue Package; N.Z. Dollar Drops

Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose for a fourth day versus the dollar and yen on bets an agreement to rescue Irish banks will prevent contagion across the region's debt markets. The common currency reached a one-week high versus the greenback after ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-22T05:06:19Z)

Valuable or best? Which should decide MVP?

Barry Larkin was so sure that he wouldn't be named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1995 that he booked himself a December vacation in Mexico and luxuriated in the jungle, far off the postseason-award-buzzing grid. "Nobody knew where I was ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

In MVP voting, Joey Votto's got numbers on his side

CINCINNATI -- It wasn't a real good sign for Joey Votto last week when his chief competitors for the National League Most Valuable Player award - Albert Pujols of St. Louis and Carlos Gonzalez of Colorado - each won both Gold Glove and Silver Slugger ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-14T07:53:18Z)

NBA Capsules: Johnson's late FTs carry Raptors to win

TORONTO (AP) — Amir Johnson made two free throws with 2.7 seconds left, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 102-101 on Sunday to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Celtics. Paul Pierce's shot bounced off the rim ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-22T03:47:35Z)

Colangelo says Raptors deal adds to team's core

TORONTO(AP) -- The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-21T19:26:30Z)

Kent State's Martin announces resignation

Kent, OH (Sports Network) - Kent State head football coach Doug Martin announced Sunday that he has resigned his position, effective at the end of the season. Martin, the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference, is 28-53 in seven seasons at ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-22T02:21:41Z)

WWE Survivor Series 2010 Detailed Results

The 24th annual WWE Survivor Series came to you, live on pay-per-view, from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Since losing to Wade Barrett, with some help from Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty, at WWE Hell in a Cell, John Cena has been forced to ... (Source: Wrestling101.com 2010-11-22T03:18:57Z)

KSU football coach Doug Martin resigns

Kent State football coach Doug Martin will coach his last game for the Golden Flashes' game this Friday against Ohio at Dix Stadium. Martin informed KSU Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen of his decision Sunday afternoon. ''I'd like to thank Doug for his ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-22T01:17:16Z)

Overnight rain helps in search for gunman accused of shooting a Utah park ranger

MOAB — Heavy overnight rain helped in the search Sunday for a gunman accused of critically injuring a state parks ranger, unveiling fresh tracks in the mud as the manhunt narrowed to an area flanked by the Colorado River on the east and slick red rock ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-11-21T20:59:34Z)

Kent State's Coach Martin resigns

KENT, Ohio, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Kent State football Coach Doug Martin said Sunday he is resigning at the end of the season. Martin has coached the Golden Flashes for seven years and is the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference. He has compiled ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-22T02:57:29Z)

Senate OKs $4.6B in settlements for black farmers, Indians

Washington — The U.S. Senate approved spending $4.6billion for civil settlements with black farmers who alleged racial discrimination by government lenders and with 300,000 American Indians who say they have been cheated out of land royalties dating back ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-20T05:58:48Z)

Officers swarm rugged Utah canyon, hunting shooter

MOAB, Utah -- Law officers hunting a gunman accused of critically wounding a Utah Park ranger tracked the man's footprints in a canyon along the Colorado River, recovering his rifle and backpack, authorities said. Dozens of officers joined in the manhunt ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T12:17:00Z)

EU Says Irish Rescue Deal to Create Fund, May Restructure Banks

Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- European Union finance ministers said a rescue agreement for Ireland will create a capital fund for the country's banks and may end up "restructuring" the financial industry. "The programme will also include a fund for ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-21T20:38:05Z)

Vassallo, Kramer prevail in Philadelphia Marathon

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- American runner Daniel Vassallo and the Netherlands' Mariska Kramer outpaced a record field of about 11,000 runners to win Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Twenty-five-year-old Vassallo, of Wilmington, Mass. completed the 26.2-mile ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-22T02:50:19Z)

Votto could be an MVP today

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has won two straight National League Most Valuable Player awards. Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto, who led the Reds to the playoffs, could keep Pujols from a third straight MVP award today. Pujols and Colorado's ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-11-22T03:11:48Z)

Winners Announced for the 2010 'American Music Awards®'

LOS ANGELES , Nov. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the 38th Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced this evening from the Nokia Theatre, L.A LIVE. The show aired live on ABC at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT . Produced by dick clark productions (dcp ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-22T05:27:48Z)

WWE Survivor Series: Recapping The Highs and Lows, Is John Cena Free Or Fired?

The 24th Annual Survivor Series, which at first was almost extinct, finally commences at Miami's American Airlines Arena with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and Matt Striker kicking off the festivities. DiBiase comes out with Maryse who's wearing a gorgeous ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-22T04:09:03Z)

Senate Approves Payment of Black Farmers' Claims

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday approved $4.55 billion to settle longstanding charges that the federal government had denied or underpaid aid to black farmers and mismanaged trust funds for American Indians. The bill sets aside $1.15 billion to resolve ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-20T01:41:06Z)

Vignettes from the American Music Awards

LOS ANGELES— Vignettes from the 38th annual American Music Awards: STARS COLLIDE: Just minutes before the show began, stars, set pieces and show workers literally collided in the wings of the Nokia Theatre stage. Presenter Samuel L. Jackson popped by ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-22T04:52:00Z)

Vassallo, Kramer take Philadelphia Marathon

PHILADELPHIA: American runner Daniel Vassallo and the Netherlands' Mariska Kramer outpaced a record field of about 11,000 runners to win Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Twenty-five-year-old Vassallo, of Wilmington, Mass., completed the 26.2-mile course in ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-21T21:56:50Z)

Vassallo, Kramer win Philadelphia Marathon

PHILADELPHIA -- American runner Daniel Vassallo and the Netherlands' Mariska Kramer outpaced a record field of about 11,000 runners to win Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Twenty-five-year-old Vassallo, of Wilmington, Mass. completed the 26.2-mile course in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T19:19:21Z)

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)

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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