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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 6:40 am

'Doonesbury Retrospective' will draw fans

Forty years after the ever-helmeted football hero B.D. first met his dorky Walden College roommate Mike Doonesbury, the creator of those and dozens of other memorable "Doonesbury" denizens is taking a look back at the award-winning and often ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-10-31T23:54:47Z)

Allen Iverson pushes back his move to Turkey

ISTANBUL -- The Turkish basketball club Besiktas says former NBA star Allen Iverson's arrival in Istanbul has been delayed by two days. He was scheduled to arrive Saturday and be presented to fans before a game at Besiktas's Cola Turka Arena. Besiktas said ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-11-07T08:44:33Z)

Doonesbury look-back is a must-have

Forty years after the ever-helmeted football hero B.D. first met his dorky Walden College roommate Mike Doonesbury, the creator of those and dozens of other memorable Doonesbury denizens is taking a look back at the award-winning, and often controversial ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-07T06:57:10Z)

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)

Flyers fans take pieces of Spectrum

PHILADELPHIA — The line began forming late Friday night on the east side of the Spectrum, and by 9 a.m. Saturday, more than 1,000 fans awaited their turn to grab a piece of history. As "America's Showplace" gets closer to its demolition date, the "If You ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-11-07T08:01:36Z)

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)

Two remain at World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS -- Poker professionals Jonathan Duhamel and John Racener have outlasted 7,317 players at the World Series of Poker main event and will play heads-up Monday night to determine the $8.94 million crown. Duhamel, 23, of Boucherville, Quebec, took an ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T12:55:05Z)

Facebook offers 'check-in' deals

I f you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expectrewards and discounts from those looking to drum up business and lure loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's offline ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-04T04:01:46Z)

Retailers prepare for holiday season

Santa will be facing tight-fisted shoppers again this year but maybe, just maybe, some might loosen the purse strings a wee bit. It all depends on who you ask; retailers and industry experts don't agree. While many industry watchers believe holiday ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-11-07T13:45:12Z)

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab for shopping trip

Lindsay Lohan has been freed from her court-ordered rehab stint for a day-long shopping trip. The "Mean Girls" star is currently serving three-months at the Betty Ford clinic in California after failing two mandatory drug tests, but she was given a break ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-05T22:01:29Z)

Pop Star Demi Lovato Quits Tour, Gets Medical Help

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Demi Lovato, an 18-year-old Disney star who once dated a member of the Jonas Brothers, is seeking medical treatment for "emotional and physical issues," a spokeswoman said on Monday. The singer/actress was forced to pull out of a ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-02T01:55:18Z)

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)

Not so Sonny': Demi Lovato's problems shatter illusion of teen-stars TV shows

LOS ANGELES - So will they be doing a special rehab episode on "Sonny With a Chance"? The news that Demi Lovato, the 18-year-old star of the Disney Channel sitcom and the "Camp Rock" TV movies, recently checked into a treatment facility to deal with ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-07T08:15:55Z)

Facebook "deals" out rewards

If you're one of those people who use Facebook to tell people where you're hanging out, you may get rewards for that kind of information. Facebook is launching a service called "Deals." It will allow merchants and eateries to reward those who use Facebook ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T13:12:58Z)

Fans can carry away pieces of the Spectrum — for $25

The first step toward the construction of PhillyLive! is finally closing in. On Monday, Comcast-Spectacor and Cordish Co. of Baltimore will begin fencing in the Spectrum as they begin the demolition process. Bit-by-bit the structure will come down. Those ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-03T18:00:29Z)

Book Review | 40: A Doonesbury Retrospective

Forty years after football hero B.D. first met his dorky Walden College roommate, Mike Doonesbury, the creator of those and dozens of other memorable Doonesbury denizens is taking a look back at the award-winning, and often-controversial, comic strip that ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-11-03T11:12:27Z)

Biggest hand in the history of the World Series of Poker sets up final two

John Racener couldn't have liked the situation he was in with three players remaining in the World Series of Poker Main Event Sunday morning at the Rio. Racener had only 25 million chips, nearly four times less than both Joseph Cheong and Jonathan ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-11-07T11:50:40Z)

One last chance for Spectrum memorabilia

It was the hallowed home of the Sixers and the Flyers. It was a shrine for the shrieking fans of the Grateful Dead, not to mention nearly every other top musical act of the last 40 years. And soon it will be gone. The Spectrum, South Philadelphia's storied ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-07T12:26:27Z)

Exama leads Grambling to 35-0 homecoming win

GRAMBLING — Saturday was homecoming for Grambling, but one of the happiest fans at Eddie Robinson Stadium might have been a visitor attending her first game of the season. The Concordia Hornets showed early they should not be taken as lightly as the 82-7 ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-11-07T07:47:17Z)

China's Hu begins Portugal visit, debt help eyed

LISBON (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao began a visit to Portugal on Saturday where it is hoped that China may purchase some of the country's sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Hu will meet ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T17:28:17Z)

Lindsay Lohan Gets a Little Retail Therapy During Betty Ford Stay

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. Lindsay Lohan caught a much needed break from the Betty Ford clinic this weekend, when she was allowed to go on a shopping excursion to Forever 21 in ... (Source: Starzlife 2010-11-05T19:52:38Z)

Grambling shuts down Concordia for homecoming victory

Saturday was homecoming for Grambling, but one of the happiest fans at Eddie Robinson Stadium might have been a visitor attending her first game of the season. The Concordia Hornets showed early they should not be taken as lightly as the 82-7 rout in the ... (Source: News-Star 2010-11-06T23:33:21Z)

Demi Lovato Rehab for Cutting and Eating Disorder?

Fans and concerned people are worried about Demi Lovato, nee Demetria Devonne. The young actress and singer is reportedly in rehab for both physical and emotional reasons, after leaving her tour with former beau Joe Jonas. She's even shut down her Twitter ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-02T15:38:30Z)

Besiktas, Iverson to discuss possible deal

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A top official of Turkish basketball team Besiktas says he will travel to the United States to discuss terms of a possible deal with NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson. Besiktas executive board member Seref Yalcin told the Anatolia ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-25T13:03:21Z)

SWAC: Walker, Warren pace Grambling

GRAMBLING — Cornelius Walker and Frank Warren combined for 189 yards rushing and each scored a touchdown Saturday as Grambling State shut out Concordia College 35-0. Warren ran for 92 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown, and Walker had 97 yards with a 4 ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-11-07T08:58:52Z)

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 UK 2010-11-07T13:52:21Z)

Allen Iverson's arrival delayed

ISTANBUL -- Former NBA star Allen Iverson 's arrival in Istanbul has been delayed by two days, the Turkish basketball club Besiktas said Saturday. Iverson was scheduled to arrive Saturday and be presented to fans before a game at Besiktas' Cola Turka Arena ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-06T11:30:22Z)

Lindsay Lohan Takes Shopping Break

anewsonline: According to the internet Media, Lohan, 24, strolled into a local Palm Desert, Calif., mall on Wednesday with an unidentifiable female. She headed into Forever 21 and bought about $250 worth of loungewear, a source tells PEOPLE. "She picked ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-05T22:30:07Z)

UPDATE 1-China's Hu tells Portugal wants closer ties

LISBON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao said he wanted closer ties to Portugal on Saturday during a visit where it is hoped China may purchase sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Speaking ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T19:15:40Z)

Fans root on 9 finalists at World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with $8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament was resuming Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

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