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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 1:40 pm

UPADTE 1-China's Hu says to help Portugal through crisis

LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Sunday his country will back Portugal's efforts to deal with the world financial crisis, but stopped short of vowing to buy Portuguese debt as the Iberian country hoped. "We are willing to take ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-07T13:52:21Z)

Black Friday early this year?

Halloween hasn't even passed, but stores already are hoping the words "Black Friday" can work their sales magic. Retailers are offering an array of discounts, often touted as deals for an early Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that's one of the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-29T15:50:24Z)

Wes Welker, still searching for old form, switches knee brace

Even Wes Welker has admitted a few times this year he doesn't quite feel the same as he was before ACL surgery. That difference is easy to see in his stats. Welker leads the Patriots with 40 catches, but he won't approach his usual receptions total and his ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-11-06T16:59:39Z)

UPDATE 3-China offers to help Portugal but silent on debt

LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - China will back Portugal's efforts to deal with fallout from the world financial crisis, President Hu Jintao said on Sunday, but he stopped short of promising to buy Portuguese bonds as the debt-ridden country had hoped. "We are ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-07T16:37:00Z)

Discounts offered with Facebook 'Deals'

NEW YORK - If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you now can expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-11-07T06:28:32Z)

Saudi Arabian Airlines orders 12 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft in $3.3 billion deal

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — Saudi Arabia's national carrier said Sunday it has ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal valued at $3.3 billion that reflects continued growth in the oil-rich Gulf region's airline sector. Saudi Arabian Airlines and Boeing ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-07T15:54:03Z)

NFL notes: Season over for Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts placed wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez on injured reserve yesterday because of a left knee injury . Gonzalez is the 12th Indianapolis player to go on season-ending injured reserve this season. The receiver was the ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-07T04:12:32Z)

Walmart Black Friday Sale will launch Online early Morning PDT [Update]

If you have missed the Amazon Black Friday deals yesterday, you have the chance today to score the same TV deals and PS3 deal because Amazon had matched Walmart's offers . We have completed our extensive analysis of the advertised deals and have identified ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-06T06:44:02Z)

What was left of Wild West World sold off

The last pieces of the failed Wild West World amusement park went up for sale at a public auction Saturday — the buildings, including the Johnny Western Theatre, the 100-foot neon sign along I- 135, all the fencing and even the trees. AEG Group, the ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-07T05:02:38Z)

Pre-Black Friday sales kick off holiday shopping

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- We're still nearly three weeks away from Thanksgiving but at many retail stores, holiday shopping is already well underway. Traditionally customers are used to seeing Black Friday deals the day after Thanksgiving, But this year ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-07T06:07:04Z)

Find out when to get the best deal on flat-screen TVs

If you're thinking about buying a flat-screen TV now, you might want to wait until Black Friday. According to research by iSuppli, a market research firm in the electronics industry, liquid-crystal display television sales will increase because brand ... (Source: Shelby Star 2010-11-07T12:19:18Z)

Buyers find bargains at Wild West World auction

The last pieces of the failed Wild West World amusement park sold at a public auction Saturday — the buildings, including the Johnny Western Theater, the 100-foot neon sign along I-135, all the fencing and even the trees. AEG Group, the Florida ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-06T21:31:40Z)

Black Friday Ads: Target vs. Walmart – 2010 Deal Predictions

Most stores will already know what deals they will have on their Black Friday 2010 ads, but how will they compare to last year ? This question can be answered by looking at Sears deals from 2009, compared to those that are now showing up on this year's ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-07T09:06:01Z)

Manly man: Russia's Vladimir Putin roars off in F1 race car

M OSCOW — Vladimir Putin just cannot stay away from manly pursuits. The Russian prime minister took a Formula One race car out for a spin on Sunday, reaching speeds of almost 150 mph. Putin signed a deal last month with Formula One chief Bernie ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-07T18:53:00Z)

China Offers to Help Portugal but Silent on Debt

LISBON (Reuters) - President Hu Jintao said on Sunday China will back Portugal's efforts to deal with fallout from the world financial crisis, but stopped short of promising to buy Portuguese bonds as the debt-ridden country had hoped. "We are willing to ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-07T15:32:34Z)

Closed Kansas Theme Park Up For Sale

KMBC.com A 100-foot-tall neon cowboy sign goes on the auction block Saturday near Wichita, along with 31 buildings and 200 trees. An auction company is selling off everything that remains of the now-defunct Wild West World theme park, located in Park City ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-07T18:45:50Z)

Evening Reading: Did Mark Hurd Blab Deal Secrets to Jodie Fisher?

Is Dell considering going private? Its CFO sat down with CNNMoney and didn't rule it out, though he didn't say it was going happen anytime soon. "This all started when a shareholder asked Michael [Dell] about this, and he said that we're looking ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-05T22:58:45Z)

Patriots vs. Browns: Peyton Hillis Leads in Upset, Should Get Pro Bowl Votes Now

The Cleveland Browns have done the unthinkable in beating a top-tier NFL team for the second game in a row by beating the New England Patriots 34-14 in Cleveland. Browns running back Peyton Hillis led the charge running for 184 yards on the ground ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-07T21:23:19Z)

Stores Planning Deep Holiday Discounts

(MOBILE, Ala.) - With Halloween over and done, Christmas decorations and boughs of holly are going up across the Gulf Coast. Everybody seems to think we start the holiday earlier and earlier each year. Some of them think it's a marketing ploy, but it ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T00:15:05Z)

Mangini's Browns rough up Belichick, Patriots

CLEVELAND -- Soaked to the skin from a Gatorade shower, Eric Mangini met his mentor at midfield and did everything he could to contain himself. It was tough not to smile. His Cleveland Browns battered one of the NFL's best. Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-07T21:23:19Z)

UPDATE 2-Saudi Airlines buys Boeing planes

NEW YORK Nov 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Airlines ordered 12 Boeing 777-300 "Extended Range" (ER) planes for $3.3 billion, in addition to eight 787 Dreamliners, Boeing ( BA.N )said on Sunday. The Saudi national carrier, which is in the process of being ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-07T18:45:50Z)

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T07:42:30Z)

Colts report: Strategy and personnel

P Pat McAfee is back after serving a one-game team-imposed suspension after his Oct. 20 arrest for public intoxication. McAfee offered a public apology for the incident. "I've apologized to everybody that I've had the opportunity to, including my parents ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-06T23:19:02Z)

Accuser Said Hurd Leaked an H-P Deal

"Dear Mr. Hurd," began the note that Mark Hurd read on June 29 in his office at Hewlett-Packard Co. "Please be advised that we represent Ms. Jodie Fisher regarding her claims... against Hewlett-Packard ('HP') and you, Mr. Mark Hurd, as an individual." Thus ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-06T02:26:21Z)

Facebook 'Deals' lets businesses big and small offer discounts, rewards

NEW YORK, N.Y. - People who use Facebook to "check in" to their favourite restaurants or shops can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-11-03T20:23:39Z)

Former contractor accused Hurd of leaking details on big merger

The former contractor whose sexual harassment allegations cost Mark Hurd his job as CEO of Hewlett-Packard also accused him of leaking inside information about the company's $13.9 billion deal to buy Electronic Data Systems, according to sources familiar ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-07T21:23:19Z)

Manly man: Russia's Putin roars off in F1 race car

MOSCOW -- Vladimir Putin just cannot stay away from manly pursuits. The Russian prime minister took a Formula One race car out for a spin on Sunday, reaching speeds of almost 150 mph (240 kph). Putin signed a deal last month with Formula One chief Bernie ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-07T19:35:57Z)

Russia's Putin flexes macho muscle, takes Formula One car to 150 mph (240 kph) on test drive

MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin just cannot stay away from manly pursuits. The Russian prime minister took a Formula One race car out for a spin on Sunday, reaching speeds of almost 150 mph (240 kph). Putin signed a deal last month with Formula One chief ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-11-07T18:45:50Z)

Saudi Airlines orders 12 Boeing 777 aircraft

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Saudi Arabia's national carrier said Sunday it has ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal valued at $3.3 billion that reflects continued growth in the oil-rich Gulf region's airline sector. Saudi Arabian Airlines and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-07T16:15:31Z)

Wrap-up: Browns 34, Patriots 14

Here are some thoughts on the Cleveland Browns ' 34-14 victory over the New England Patriots : What I didn't like: Aside from a Hillis fumble, there wasn't much not to like for Cleveland. It was another signature win for the Browns, which looks like it ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T21:09:00Z)

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