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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 7:39 pm

Wal-Mart And Best Buy Running Pre-Black Friday Deals

Retailers are preparing their big Black Friday deals and Wal-Mart and Best Buy are starting early with special holiday sales this weekend. Wal-Mart is running a two-day sale on electronics November 6-7. While they don't have any of their freshly stocked ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-11-05T20:21:16Z)

Rare collection of Shakespeare's work from the 1700s found at book sale

The value of a box of old books donated to the Friends of the Library book sale can't be measured just in dollars. The box contained an eight-volume collection of Shakespeare's works by Lewis Theobald printed in 1773 and a volume of the Bard's poetry ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-11-05T14:59:09Z)

Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Early Sale

It's three weeks to Black Friday 2010 and we're now starting to see the first releases of Black Friday goodies. First off the rank this year is the Best Buy Black Friday 2010 early sale, which Best Buy is calling the "Shop Early, Save Big" event ... (Source: The Inquisitr 2010-11-06T01:57:43Z)

Box with Shakespeare's works donated to book sale

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The value of a box of old books donated to the Friends of the Library book sale can't be measured just in dollars. The box contained an eight-volume collection of Shakespeare's works by Lewis Theobald printed in 1773 and a volume ... (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-11-05T16:46:31Z)

Nuns sell rare Honus Wagner baseball card for $262,000

BALTIMORE - A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-05T17:36:38Z)

Edaville Railroad up for sale

Popular tourist attraction to shut down if buyer isn't found CARVER (AP) - Edaville Railroad is up for sale and its owner said Thursday the popular southeastern Massachusetts tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found in the ... (Source: Sun Chronicle 2010-11-05T13:40:24Z)

Shakespeare's work from 1700s found at book sale

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A box of books donated to the Friends of the Library here for its annual book sale is far older than the library itself. In the box were an eight-volume collection of William Shakespeare's works by Lewis Theobald printed in 1773 and a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-05T18:12:25Z)

Plane Crash Kills 2 Floridians In Southern Tenn.

WINCHESTER, Tenn. -- A small airplane crashed into a southern Tennessee mountainside, killing the two Floridians aboard. Federal Aviation Administration spokeman Lynn Lunsford said a "home-built" Glasair III crashed about 1:40 p.m. EDT Friday into the side ... (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

FDLE arrests Holly Hill woman for sale of child

HOLLY HILL, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest today of Patty Bigbee, 45, of Holly Hill, Fla., for attempting to sell her 8-week old grandson. The investigation began in late October after Bigbee ... (Source: Myfoxorl and O 2010-11-05T22:58:45Z)

Baseball card nets $220,000 for Baltimore nuns

Honus Wagner came through in the clutch for the School Sisters of Notre Dame. A rare baseball card that had been bequeathed to the order of Roman Catholic nuns in Baltimore has sold at auction for $262,900, with the nuns receiving $220,000 from the sale ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-05T16:46:31Z)

Woman charged with trying to sell baby grandson

A Holly Hill woman was arrested as she tried to sell her 8-week-old grandson this afternoon in Daytona Beach, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Patty Bigbee, 45, was charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child and communication ... (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2010-11-05T21:32:51Z)

Modest October sales may spur holiday deals

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For shoppers, that means heavy discounts will come early and often. "The deals will be so ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-05T17:08:00Z)

FDLE: Couple Tried To Sell Woman's Grandson

WPBF.com Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested on Friday a Holly Hill woman who they said attempted to sell her 8-week old grandson. Patty Bigbee, 45, was taken to the Volusia County Jail and charged with illegal sale or surrender of a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T01:43:24Z)

Edaville Railroad for sale

CARVER (AP) -- Edaville Railroad is up for sale and its owner said yesterday the popular southeastern Massachusetts tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found in the next few months. Jon Delli Priscoli, who owns the 230-acre ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-11-05T14:30:31Z)

Marlborough-based developer puts Edaville Railroad up for sale

The Marlborough-based owner of Edaville Railroad says the historic land is up for sale and needs a buyer soon to keep the attraction going. Developer Jon Delli Priscoli said yesterday that park operators Brenda Johnson and Robert Julian have decided not to ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-05T22:44:26Z)

Nuns sell Honus Wagner card for $262,000

A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a deceased nun. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T16:10:44Z)

In Nigeria, Companies Miss Deadline for Telecom Sale

A group of private companies missed a deadline Thursday to provide a $750 million down payment to purchase Nigeria's ailing state-run telephone company, the latest setback in efforts to privatize the firm, The Associated Press reported. The New ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-05T08:39:46Z)

NITEL Sale Hits Brick Wall

Nov 05, 2010 (Daily Trust/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- Hopes thinned yesterday on NITEL's sale to the core investor -the New Generation Consortium-as it was unable to offset an advance payment of a 30 per cent security sum amounting to $750 ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

Best Buy Black Friday Deals are now on Sale Online

Best Buy is offering today the Best Buy Shop Early Save Big Black Friday sales event. Best Buy has listed all deals to be available also online on BestBuy.com. Earlier this morning the $259.99 32-inch Dynex HDTV was already on sale online, but has been ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T14:44:50Z)

October sales slowdown likely to lead to holiday discounts

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. Among the deals being offered so far to lure early spending: • Starting Friday, Wal ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-05T09:51:21Z)

Terra Firma loses Citi fraud case over EMI: jury

NEW YORK - A U.S. jury rejected a fraud case against Citigroup Inc brought by British financier Guy Hands over his 4 billion pounds ($US6.5 billion) purchase of the EMI music company in 2007. The decision in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan could (Source: Examiner 2010-11-04T21:12:34Z)

Heavy Discounts Fuel Modest Retail Gains

Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest performance since April as unusually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get shoppers to ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Nigeria: Companies miss deadline for telecom sale

LAGOS, Nigeria—A group of private companies missed a deadline Thursday to provide a $750 million down payment to purchase Nigeria's ailing state-run telephone company, the latest setback in efforts to privatize the firm. The New Generation ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T15:42:06Z)

Two people die in small plane crash near Winchester, Tenn.

WINCHESTER, Tenn. -- Two people died Friday afternoon when their airplane crashed into Keith Springs Mountain south of Winchester, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. National Transportation Safety Board officials said only the two victims, a ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-11-06T01:29:05Z)

Macy's Black Friday Ads Come Early with Walmart Black Friday 2010 Sales Starting Now

Macy's Black Friday ads come early along with Walmart Black Friday 2010 deals starting November 5. Early Black Friday 2010 sales start today include the Amazing Walmart Electronics Event, Best Buy, Kohls and Macy's online deals and printable shopping pass ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-05T20:21:16Z)

Early Black Friday Deals Online and in Stores

Black Friday Sales Online is starting before the day after Thanksgiving. Department stores decided to make the shopping spirit better with earlier deals and great savings online. Benefits of shopping early are being able to buy your holiday gifts before ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-05T22:08:39Z)

UPDATE 1-NY jury to decide--lies or bad deal over EMI sale

NEW YORK, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Did a Citigroup Inc ( C.N ) banker lie to British buyout house chief Guy Hands to trick him into buying struggling music company EMI in 2007, or did Hands' "magic sauce" fail him and is he seeking to avoid responsibility? Those ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T17:53:19Z)

Crews Search For Plane Crash In Franklin County

WINCHESTER, Tenn. -- Authorities in Franklin County are searching for a small plane that they believe crashed Friday morning. Sheriff Tim Fuller said the aircraft crashed in the area of Keith Springs Mountain. It was unclear what type of plane crashed. (Source: WSMV 2010-11-05T16:10:44Z)

Citigroup Prevails in Lawsuit Over EMI Deal

2:31 p.m. | Updated In a stinging blow to the British financier Guy Hands, pictured, a jury has cleared Citigroup of any wrongdoing over its role in the sale of EMI Group , the ailing music company. Mr. Hands sought an $8 billion recovery, plus punitive ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-04T18:56:33Z)

Early Black Friday Deals

Lindsey is an Amarillo native and has rejoined the ProNews 7 team, and says she is happy to be back in the Panhandle. AMARILLO, TEXAS -- B lack Friday is already kicking off in full force this weekend. Retailers across the nation are trying to lure in the ... (Source: ConnectAmarillo.com 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

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