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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 4:39 am

DealTaker.com Announces Sears and Kohls Black Friday Ads Now Available

The holiday bargain shopping season has begun and DealTaker.com, the premier destination for consumers looking to spend less and get more, is excited to announce the addition of 2 more Black Friday ads from Kohls and Sears. Find the ads and deals on ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-05T22:51:36Z)

Watch: Glee's All-Guy Teenage Dream

How is this gay? It's a group of men singing a song. It could be an all-male, straight-laced church choir for all you know. The fact that you latch onto this for validation is further proof that you've lost it as a community. You are desperate and grasping ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-11-06T01:57:43Z)

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)

Surfing for deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Tips to consider before you click

Two out of five Americans shopped online for holiday presents last year, according to the National Retail Federation, and that number is expected to continue to grow as more people get faster Internet connections, become more comfortable with online ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-30T06:52:21Z)

Veterans Day deals, including free park entry

Next week is Veterans' Day , and a number of businesses are showing their gratitude to the men and women who have served our country with free meals and other perks. The National Park Service is sharing its gratitude by offering everyone free entry Nov. 11 ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-11-05T15:27:47Z)

Veterans Day event in Reagan Park includes special ceremony

PALESTINE — Veterans were honored Saturday at the inaugural Veterans Day celebration in Reagan Park sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 63 Auxiliary and the Veterans Historic Education Center. The Val Verde Artillery Battery of the John H ... (Source: Palestine Herald-Press 2010-11-07T04:19:41Z)

Retailers' sales clear lower bar

NEW YORK - Despite concerns about unseasonably warm weather and economic pressures, many retailers' October sales beat analysts' lowered expectations, offering hope that consumer spending might remain resilient heading into the key holiday selling period ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-11-05T09:37:02Z)

Discounts offered on Facebook's new Deals

PALO ALTO, Calif. - 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 ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-11-04T07:50:50Z)

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)

Kinect in Montgomery County, MD

The easiest place to Find a Kinect right now in Montgomery County, is surprisingly the retail chains. Best Buy, Wal mart. Best Buy has a deal that if you buy 3 kinect games theyll give you a $20 gift card, and if you buy 2 they will give you a $10 gift ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-05T20:57:04Z)

Eagles take flight, capture third state soccer championship

BECKLEY — It was simple physics. Marc Bou-Abboud was the right man in the right place. Woodrow Wilson was the right team at the right time. Bou-Abboud scored in the 31st minute Saturday as the Flying Eagles captured the Class AAA state soccer ... (Source: Register-Herald 2010-11-07T03:43:54Z)

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)

Jenson Button escapes gang attack unharmed

Sao Paulo, Brazil - Reigning Formula One world champion Jenson Button has escaped an attack by an armed gang unharmed, it emerged on Sunday. Button was quoted as saying that the attack occurred when he was returning from qualifying for the Brazilian Grand ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-07T11:43:30Z)

Hot Trends: Black Friday Deals

Earlier on we informed you that the main Black Friday Ad for Sears had been leaked, as consumers are now able to get a heads-up on the 48-pages of deals that the retailer will be offering at the end of the month. » Full Story on hot-trend.blogspot.com (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-06T09:07:12Z)

Black Friday Deals – Black Friday 2010 Comes Early to Walmart, Best Buy, Kohls, Tanger ...

Black Friday deals arrive early before Black Friday 2010 even starts. Black Friday ads aren't even out as Black Friday deals are offered this weekend at Walmart, Best Buy, Macy's, Kohls, Tanger Outlets, ToysRUs and more! Get electronics, clothing and other ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-06T16:38:11Z)

Google to Make More Deals Like YouTube, DoubleClick

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

McLaren says Jenson Button escaped attack from armed men in Brazil

SAO PAULO - McLaren says armed men tried to attack the car carrying defending Formula One champion Jenson Button as he left the track at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The team says Button was driven away from danger and nobody was hurt in the incident on ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-07T00:52:06Z)

Sears Black Friday deals begin today

Black Friday is no longer just the day after Thanksgiving. Ohio Sears stores rolled out a Black Friday Now campaign. There will be deals every Friday at Sears from now until Christmas. The ad for today includes a 40-inch LCD television for $499, along with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

Clyde Beal: Remember Veterans Day and the sacrifices they made

For over 15 years, volunteers at the Veterans Administration Hospital have maintained a patriotic photo collection of special individuals who had a major impact in shaping the history of our nation. Straight down the busy hallway from the main entrance is ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-11-07T03:51:03Z)

Stocks at highs over Fed moves

New York — The Federal Reserve wanted to push interest rates lower and jump-start financial markets with its $600 billion economic stimulus plan. So far the Fed is getting the results it wants. Long-term interest rates sank and stocks indexes hit new ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-06T04:56:40Z)

Woodrow Wilson boys win AAA title

BECKLEY -- Marc Bou-Abboud scored in the 31st minute Saturday to give Woodrow Wilson a 1-0 win over Wheeling Park in the Class AAA boys soccer state tournament championship match. Bou-Abboud took a pass from Tanner Pfeiffer near the top of the box and shot ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-11-07T03:51:03Z)

McLaren: F1 driver Jenson Button escapes attack from armed men in Brazil

SAO PAULO - Armed men attempted to attack the car carrying defending Formula One champion Jenson Button as he left the track after qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, his team said. McLaren said Button was driven away from danger and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T03:58:13Z)

Kurt's Teenage Dream?

Glee offers fans a preview of the character rumored to be Kurt's boyfriend performing a cover of the Katy Perry hit "Teenage Dream" in a video released today. Actor Darren Criss will play Blaine, an openly gay member of a rival glee club, in the episode ... (Source: Advocate 2010-11-06T02:19:11Z)

Darren Criss Sings "Teenage Dream" on Glee , World's Knees Get Weak

Just we thought we couldn't possibly get more emphatic about our love for Glee star Darren Criss , here comes this sneak peek of him headlining an a capella version of Katy Perry 's "Teenage Dream" in the all-new episode, "Never Been Kissed," airing this ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-11-05T21:04:13Z)

Google to acquire more companies like YouTube

Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-11-06T04:06:34Z)

UPDATE 4-Facebook offers Deals, revs up mobile effort

PALO ALTO, Calif, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Facebook, revving up its mobile services for the 200 million people who now use the world's largest social network on their phones, has created an avenue for retailers from Macy's ( M.N ) to Gap Inc ( GPS.N ) to offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T22:53:58Z)

Beckley Defeats Wheeling Park For State Soccer Title

Marc Bou-Abboud scored in the 31st minute to give Woodrow Wilson a 1-0 win over Wheeling Park in the boys Class AAA soccer championship game Saturday. Bou-Abboud took a pass from Tanner Pfeiffer near the top of the box and shot just left of Wheeling Park ... (Source: WTOV 9 2010-11-07T06:42:51Z)

Kohls Black Friday 2010 Sales Start Now Joining Walmart, Best Buy, ToysRUs and Target

Kohls Black Friday 2010 sales start today with their Power Shopping sale along with drastic discounts from other leading retailers. Kohls is keeping in competition with the Black Friday 2010 electronics sales at Walmart, Target, Best Buy and ToysRUs.Kohls ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-05T18:41:03Z)

Black Friday Sales Starting Weeks Early This Season

Retailers are starting that old black magic early this year. Flyers and ads have been promoting an array of advance Black Friday bargains, all designed to lure consumers into stores weeks before the post-turkey mall marathon normally begins. But the flood ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-11-06T13:24:54Z)

Google looking for more acquisitions like YouTube

Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-07T01:06:25Z)

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