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Deals of the Hour / November 22, 2010, 2:42 am

RETAIL: 5 ways credit cards can protect purchases

NEW YORK ---- A sweater you buy for Christmas goes on sale for half price the next day. You might be able to get the difference back if you paid with a credit card. The fine print in cardholder agreements often includes a number of protections overlooked ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-21T07:52:09Z)

SpendingPulse: Retail Sales for First Half of November Show Uptick Heading Into the Holiday Season

A macroeconomic indicator, SpendingPulse reports on national retail and services sales and is based on aggregate sales activity in the MasterCard payments network, coupled with survey-based estimates for all other payment forms, including cash and check ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-21T23:29:53Z)

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)

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)

Shoppers spending as Oct. retail sales make biggest gains in seven months

Shoppers proved last month that they were more willing to open their wallets, according to government data released Monday, giving retailers hope that the surge in spending will translate into a happy holiday season. The U.S. Commerce Department reported ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-15T22:39:44Z)

Black Friday 2010 Deals Online - Amazon offers Sales on Hottest Toys for Christmas 2010

Black Friday 2010 deals keep arriving even though the actual day is about a week away. Those deals are being unleashed in stores and also via the world wide web. In fact, Amazon.com is offering some pretty sweet deals on the hottest toys for Christmas 2010 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-18T21:53:14Z)

Bighorns overcome setbacks in win over Flash

With about 10 minutes left in the third quarter Sunday, Reno Bighorns center Nick Fazekas tweaked his left ankle and was being helped up by a trainer. This was after starting point guard Aaron Miles and head coach Eric Musselman were ejected for arguing ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-11-22T09:31:11Z)

10,563 Ground Zero 9/11 Workers Agree On $625 Million Settlement

10,563 ground zero workers who inhaled toxic dust and risked health consequences have agreed on a $625 settlement and ceased suing - the amount could go as high as $815 million. 520 individuals have rejected the offer. However, the required minimum 95% of ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-11-20T14:55:41Z)

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)

5 ways credit cards can protect purchases

NEW YORK - A sweater you buy for Christmas goes on sale for half price the next day. You might be able to get the difference back if you paid with a credit card. The fine print in cardholder agreements often includes a number of protections overlooked by ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2010-11-22T09:59:49Z)

Taking BP claims check now a gamble

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 ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-11-22T09:52:39Z)

Madagascar's Coup Attempt Deals New Blow to Economy

Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Madagascar's government hoped last week's referendum on a new constitution would ease the nation's political and economic isolation. Instead, a coup attempt on the day of the vote plunged the economy deeper into turmoil. "It ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-22T09:52:39Z)

Hours So Early, Holiday Shoppers Stay Up Late

The holiday retail season begins in earnest this week and so far, the sales data suggest many Americans are ready to shop again. It's good news for the economy, but it might have you shopping in your PJ's. Retail sales have been up in four of the past five ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-20T20:24:57Z)

Coup bid in Madagascar ends

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - An attempted coup on this troubled Indian Ocean island has been defused without bloodshed, the Madagascar regime's prime minister said. Camille Vital told reporters late Saturday that 16 officers surrendered, ending an impasse ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-22T06:46:32Z)

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)

Madagascar Defuses Coup Attempt

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar—An attempted coup on this troubled Indian Ocean island has been defused without bloodshed, the Madagascar regime's prime minister said. Camille Vital told reporters late Saturday that 16 officers surrendered, ending an impasse ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-21T20:23:46Z)

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)

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: FOX News 2010-11-21T18:57:52Z)

Chinese buyer wants lower Makhteshim valuation

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 negotiated with a Chinese company for the sale of Makhteshim Agan Industries ... (Source: Globes - Israel Business Arena 2010-11-21T07:52:09Z)

Sears Black Friday 2010 Ad is officially available

The Sears Black Friday 2010 Ad is now officially available on Sears.com in the weekly Ad section. Sears will offer over 599 Black Friday doorbuster deals and open its doors at 4am. As reported the Sears Black Friday sale starts already at 8pm on ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-21T21:42:31Z)

Irish Relief Boosts Europe's Markets

LONDON—European stocks opened higher Monday after Ireland's decision to apply for a bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, although the terms of the deal are yet to be finalized. London's FTSE 100 Index rose 0.4%, Germany's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-22T08:05:17Z)

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)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

NEW YORK — Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the night of Thanksgiving, the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure shoppers who want to get a head-start hunting for holiday ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-11-15T14:11:30Z)

Filing of BP claims entails some risk

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: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-22T10:28:27Z)

Irish bailout request boosts stocks, euro

Ireland's application for a massive emergency loan has helped stocks and the euro currency get off to a solid start to the week Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief that some sort of aid package is being cobbled together. In Europe, the FTSE 100 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-22T10:28:27Z)

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)

Europe stocks end mostly lower

MADRID (MarketWatch) — European stock markets ended mostly lower Friday, as nervous investors reduced positions before the weekend break, amid uncertainty as to when a potential bailout deal for Ireland may be agreed. The Stoxx Europe 600 index (STOXX:ST ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-19T16:58:33Z)

5 ways credit cards can protect your holiday purchases

2:57 P.M. — NEW YORK — That sweater you bought for Christmas goes on sale for half price the next day. You might be able to get the difference back if you paid with a credit card. The fine print in cardholder agreements often includes a number of ... (Source: News-Press 2010-11-21T19:47:59Z)

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)

Old Navy Black Friday Doorbuster is Free Xbox 360 Kinect Game

The Old Navy Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day Black Friday ad got officially published. In it the fashion retailer advertises an unusual Black Friday doorbuster deal. You get a free Xbox 360 Kinect game wtih a purchase of $25 or more while supplies last ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-21T21:13:53Z)

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