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Deals of the Hour / November 22, 2010, 12:41 am

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner up slightly this year

A turkey and all the trimmings will carve a little more out of the family budget this year, according to an annual report provided by the American Farm Bureau . The average cost of a traditional meal for 10 is $43.47, up 56 cents from last year's average ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-16T05:49:14Z)

UFC 123 Results

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – When the final bell sounded following Saturday's "UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida" main event, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson raised the hand of Lyoto Machida in victory. When the two walked to the center of the cage for the ... (Source: Wrestling-edge.com 2010-11-21T15:58:55Z)

Released WWE Star Not Happy With How Things Panned Out

- In an interview with Slam Wrestling , Luke Gallows revealed that he was discussing plans for his character with WWE creative on Friday morning before finding out he was released in the afternoon. Gallows says he was shocked at how things panned out ... (Source: ImpactWrestling.com 2010-11-21T21:13:53Z)

Makhteshim Retreats as ChemChina Seeks $300 Million Discount

Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd. slid after China National Chemical Corp., which is in talks to buy the world's biggest maker of generic crop chemicals, asked that Makhteshim's value be reduced by more than $300 million. ChemChina wants the value of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-21T09:10:54Z)

Ecuador's Correa: Two Foreign Oil Cos Could Leave The Country

QUITO -(Dow Jones)- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-21T06:04:47Z)

BRIEF: Chinese buyer wants lower Makhteshim valuation

Nov 21, 2010 (Globes - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Nochi Dankner controlled-IDB Holding Corp. Ltd. (tase:IDBH) unit Koor Industries Ltd. (tase:KOR) reported this morning to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) that a deal being ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-11-21T21:06:43Z)

Amazon will let you gift e-books this holiday season

Wrapping a book isn't that difficult, but not wrapping it is even easier. Amazon announced today that you can now gift e-books from its site with nothing more than the recipient's e-mail address. A "Give as a Gift" icon will allow you to purchase ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-19T22:42:09Z)

Energy XXI to buy Exxon properties for $1 billion

TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Energy XXI (NASDAQ:EXXI) said it's in a deal to acquire certain shallow-water Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas interests from ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) affiliates for $1.01 billion. The aquisition would make Energy XXI the third ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-22T01:24:25Z)

WWE Survivor Series Fallout: A Bigger Picture Developed?

So, the 24th annual Survivor Series is in the books. Randy Orton, still champion. John Cena , free from Nexus, but fired. The WWE Universe left Survivor Series with more questions then answers for the Nexus/John Cena saga. In what was one of the most ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-22T05:13:29Z)

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Up Slightly

Menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased about 1.3% in price this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF's 25th annual informal price ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-15T15:08:46Z)

Local Business Owners Look Forward To Small Business Saturday

Forget Black Friday -- local store owners and employees can't wait for Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is a day to support local small-business owners Nov. 27, the day after Black Friday. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-20T00:43:50Z)

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 2010-11-22T08:12:26Z)

Rampage returns to his first love at UFC 123

The B.A. Baracus mohawk has been shaved clean off. The gold necklaces have been replaced by that familiar 4-foot chain of cast-iron links. Rampage Jackson's dalliance with Hollywood only reminded him just how much he loves to fight. When Jackson takes on ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-18T23:33:27Z)

$1B Gulf deal with Exxon raises young firm's profile

Energy XXI will pay Exxon Mobil Corp. $1 billion for a swath of shallow-water fields in the Gulf of Mexico, in a deal that significantly boosts both the output and profile of the young, independent oil and gas company. With the all-cash transaction, Energy ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-22T06:10:45Z)

10 Thoughts on WWE Survivor Series 2010 fear John Cena Fired!

Welcome to more thoughts from me today. If you read my Sunday's Random Thoughts today, then you are reading my stuff faithfully and I appreciate you. As for tonight's show, I have to admit that I may not be a big fan, but I will think my heart out for ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-11-22T05:42:07Z)

John Cena Fired : WWE Survivor Series 2010

Latast news update about ; John cena, john cena fired from wwe, john cena fired 2010, survivor series results, john cena twitter John Cena Fired : WWE Survivor Series 2010 WWE Survivor Series 2010 fear John Cena Fired:Welcome to more thoughts from me today ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-22T06:32:13Z)

Smartphone deals Samsung Solstice a887 Phone (AT&T) Cyber Monday

Enjoy huge discounts during Black Friday Cyber Monday this season and be amazed by the incredibly low prices on cell phones from all of your favorite brands carriers. Get huge savings on brands like Blackberry , LG, Samsung many more. Sleek 3G-enabled ... (Source: PMP Today 2010-11-22T06:17:54Z)

Energy XXI Buys Exxon Assets For $1.01B

Energy XXI will acquire nine Exxon Mobil oil and gas fields in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Reuters reports. The U.S. oil and gas exploration company will pay $1.01 billion for the assets. The Texas-based company has increased a committed ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-11-22T05:34:57Z)

Ecuador: 2 foreign oil companies could leave

QUITO (MarketWatch) -- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-21T16:13:14Z)

Ecuador Says Two Oil Firms Will Not Sign New Deals

QUITO (Reuters) - A pair of international oil firms are set to reject new contracts offered by Ecuador's government as part of the OPEC member's bid to increase state revenue from the sector, President Rafael Correa said on Saturday. Tuesday is the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-21T03:41:37Z)

Survey confirms customers want iPhone but not AT&T

AT&T exclusivity, long since considered to be something of a bugbear for prospective iPhone buyers, has been confirmed as exactly that by a new survey examining customer satisfaction in relation to smartphone devices. Prospective iPhone buyers want more ... (Source: Thetech Herald 2010-11-22T08:26:45Z)

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)

REFILE-ChemChina seeks price reduction for MA Ind stake

* Koor might retain more than 30 pct of MA after deal TEL AVIV, Nov 21 (Reuters) - China National Chemical Corp, which is in talks to buy Israel's MA Industries ( MAIN.TA ), is seeking a lower price for the world's No. 7 agrochemical maker, its parent ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-21T10:36:47Z)

You don't have to wait until Black Friday this year. Several retailers will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Looks as if Black Friday may be fading to gray. For decades, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been considered the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, with early morning door-busting deals. This year, Thanksgiving Thursday is stepping in to ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-17T06:45:19Z)

Cnet holiday gift guide 2010

Cnet handpicks the top tech gear for this year's holiday season. From laptops and tablets, to cameras, TVs and more, great gifts are just a click away. Start making your lists now. The good: Slimmer, more compact design than previous Kindle; improved ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-22T08:05:17Z)

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)

Organizers say shop local on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a movement spearheaded by American Express Open to sandwich another big shopping day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — the mega shopping days after Thanksgiving. But on this big shopping day, organizers want consumers to ... (Source: Salisbury Post 2010-11-22T04:52:00Z)

Early deals draw shoppers online and in stores, raising hopes for holiday shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent a bit more in early November, raising retailers' spirits about the holiday season right before it kicks into high gear. Early discounting on everything from TVs and sweaters as well as free shipping deals helped pull in ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-21T23:01:15Z)

Amazon gives hint on number of Kindle users

SEATTLE -- Amazon.com is giving a hint about how many people are using the Kindle and related apps. The Kindle e-reader starts at $139 for a version that can wirelessly download content over Wi-Fi, but Amazon also offers a number of free applications that ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-19T20:47:37Z)

AT&T spins post-Thanksgiving deals

We've already told you about Amazon Wireless' cell phone deals for the holiday shopping brouhaha, but now AT&T is getting in on the act as well. From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, the carrier will be offering a deal a day for many if its phones. Here ... (Source: CNet 2010-11-19T23:10:47Z)

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