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Deals of the Hour / November 22, 2010, 1:40 am

Early deals draw shoppers, raise retail spirits

New York - 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 buyers in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-22T02:14:32Z)

Thunder-Bucks notebook

THE FACTS: No Kevin Durant ? No Jeff Green ? No problem. James Harden dropped in six 3-pointers on his way to 23 points as he helped the Oklahoma City Thunder sweat out an 82-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday night at the Bradley Center. Durant ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-21T12:02:41Z)

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)

No tickets in Michigan win big Powerball prize

No top-prize tickets were sold in Michigan for the $50 million Powerball drawing. Saturday's Powerball numbers were: 10, 12, 38, 53 and 57. The Powerball was one, and the Power Play was five. One ticket sold in Michigan won $10,000. The next Powerball ... (Source: Port Huron Times-Herald 2010-11-21T19:40:49Z)

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)

Pack Alums Fazekas, Charlo Lead The Way, Bighorns Win Opener Before Sellout Crowd

RENO, Nev.— The Reno Bighorns used a 41-point third quarter and a double-double from Nick Fazekas to defeat the Utah Flash, 117-106, in front of a sellout crowd Saturday night in the Reno Events Center. RENO, Nev.— The Reno Bighorns used a 41-point ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-11-21T06:11:56Z)

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)

Energy XXI Buys Nine US Gulf Fields…

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Bermuda-based Energy XXI Ltd ( EXXI ) Sunday said it has acquired nine U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and natural stakes from oil major Exxon Mobil Corp.( XOM ) for $1.01 billion. The assets currently produce about 20,000 net barrels of oil ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-22T08:55:23Z)

October video game retail sales slide 4 percent

U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories slipped 4 percent in October as demand for most gaming consoles declined from a year earlier, according to data from market researcher NPD Group. Overall game sales were $1.07 billion last ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-17T01:37:30Z)

Timberwolves-Thunder Preview

Despite facing two of the league's top defenses, the Oklahoma City Thunder have won both games they've played since Kevin Durant 's injury. Their offense has obviously taken a bit of hit without the NBA's reigning scoring champion, but should have better ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-22T07:36:39Z)

$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)

Flash Fall to Bighorns 117-106

RENO, Nev.- The Reno Bighorns used a 41-point third quarter and a double-double from Nick Fazekas to defeat the Utah Flash, 117-106, in front of a sellout crowd Saturday night in the Reno Events Center. Reno and Utah battled to a close game at halftime ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-11-21T08:06:28Z)

St. Cloud, Haines City tickets win $65,167 in Fantasy 5

There were no jackpot winners in either Powerball or the Florida Lotto Saturday night, but there were four big winners in Fantasy 5 and half of the money is coming to Central Florida. Each ticket is worth $65,167.27. Only one was a Quick Pick. It was ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-11-21T18:50:43Z)

DC Universe Online Sets Out to Atone for the Sins of Star Wars Galaxies

No one knows better than Sony Online Entertainment how hard it can be to develop an MMORPG based on a popular property. The veteran MMO developer has been toiling away on DC Universe Online since roughly 2005; coincidentally, right about the time the ... (Source: 1UP.COM 2010-11-10T21:05:27Z)

Best buy deals for the Xbox 360 and PS3

Best buy's black Friday deals are out. The company is giving away XBOX and PS3 spoftwares and hardwares at cheaper rates. However, the best buy isn't giving away any deals on games that would attract buyers extensively. The hardware on sale includes a ... (Source: TopNews United States 2010-11-13T16:44:12Z)

Amazon Black Friday 2010 Deals Week, Black Friday Deals all Week Long

One of the biggest and most anticipated Black Friday sales event is about to launch. The Amazon Black Friday Deals Week is going to offer Black Friday deals all week long ending in the Amazon Cyber Monday Sale. Amazon promises a week of amazing deals ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-22T06:46:32Z)

Amazon Black Friday 2010 Deals Week Sale has launched

One of the biggest and most anticipated Black Friday sales events of the season is here. The Amazon Black Friday Deals Week sale has just launched is going to offer Black Friday deals all week long ending in the Amazon Cyber Monday Sale. Amazon promises a ... (Source: I4U 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)

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)

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 been the official kickoff of holiday shopping, when bargain-hungry consumers line up outside stores before dawn to take advantage of blowout deals ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-11-20T19:56:19Z)

Early holiday shoppers raise retail spirits

NEW YORK — 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 shoppers ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T23:22:44Z)

Reno Bighorns Defeat Utah Flash 117-106 in Season Opener

Getaway to Reno to watch the Reno Bighorns! The Reno Bighorns used a 41-point third quarter and a double-double from Nick Fazekas to defeat the Utah Flash, 117-106, in front of a sellout crowd Saturday night in the Reno Events Center. Reno came out of the ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-21T16:56:11Z)

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)

Energy XXI Buys Nine US Gulf Fields From ExxonMobil For $1.1B

LONDON (Dow Jones)-- Bermuda-based Energy XXI Ltd (EXXI) Sunday said it has acquired nine U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and natural stakes from oil major Exxon Mobil Corp.(XOM) for $1.01 billion. The assets currently produce about 20,000 net barrels of oil per ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-22T08:26:45Z)

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)

Landlord will pay him to leave

NEW YORK - 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 shoppers ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-22T07:58:07Z)

Powerball jackpot climbs to $64 million

There were six tickets that matched five numbers -- but not the Powerball. One ticket, which had the Power Play option, wins $1 million. It was sold in New Mexico. The other five each win $200,000. They were sold in Florida, Indiana, New Hampshire, New ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-11-21T20:45:15Z)

Oklahoma City Thunder Fantasy | NBA Basketball Fantasy News, Picture | FOX Sports on

News: Green will not be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, the Oklahoman's Darnell Mayberry reports. Impact: This was expected based on an earlier report, but it's officially confirmed now. Serge Ibaka will start in his place, so bench ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

Amazon Black Friday Has Started With More Than 300 Deals

Online Retailing giant Amazon has launched its first Black Friday Deals week outside the UK in the run up to the Thanksgiving week, with more than 300 deals on offer. Amongst deals that will matter to us include 50 per cent off Sony TVs and Blu-ray players ... (Source: Itproportal 2010-11-22T09:09:42Z)

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)

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