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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 9:40 pm

AT&T, Scripps Networks Reach Deal For HGTV, Food Network

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--AT&T Inc. (T) and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) have reached an agreement to bring back several cable channels, including HGTV and Food Network, to the telecommunications provider's pay-TV service. The cable channels, which ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-08T03:49:52Z)

Unstoppable' Real Story

20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for the upcoming Tony Scott-directed drama/thriller Unstoppable , which stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson. The project hasn't been without its share of behind-the-scenes drama. Just ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-07T23:39:20Z)

Kinect was offered to Apple first, but Apple couldn't seal the deal

It's always interesting to hear what new technologies are offered to what companies, and how things shake out. The iPhone, for instance, was initially turned down by Verizon before it went to AT&T. Turns out Apple could have stolen a key technology away ... (Source: DVICE 2010-11-05T20:42:45Z)

REPORT: Lindsay Lohan Out On A Shopping & Movie 'Date'

Lindsay Lohan had another field trip back into the real world, RadarOnline.com has learned. Accompanied by at least two other women from the Betty Ford Center, Lilo went to a book store and the movies, reports Hollyscoop.com . Trying her best to be low-key ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-07T22:13:26Z)

Find out when to get the best deal on flat-screen TVs [The Star, Shelby, N.C.]

(Star (Shelby, NC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 07--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 ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-07T22:34:54Z)

Stores tap into success of flash sales, Groupon as they dangle discounts lasting only hours

NEW YORK (AP) — These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-04T18:27:55Z)

Collahuasi Runs Mine 'Contingency' as Strike Enters Fourth Day

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc kept their Collahuasi venture operating normally as unionized workers prepared a fourth day of strikes at the world's fourth- largest copper mine, a Collahuasi spokeswoman said. "Our contingency ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T02:31:08Z)

Collahuasi Copper Mine Operating Normally on Third Day of Strike

Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile is operating "normally" as a workers' strike over pay entered its third day, a spokeswoman said. "Our contingency plan is working," Bernardita Fernandez, a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

Saudia orders 12 Boeing 777 aircraft

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will buy 12 long-range Boeing 777-300ERs in a deal worth $3.3 billion with an option to buy ten more airplanes. "The deal is part of a long-term plan to expand and modernize the fleet of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) with new version ... (Source: Zawya.com 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

AT&T and Scripps Networks Reach Fair Programming Agreement

DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* is pleased to have reached an agreement with Scripps Networks. HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC are now back on AT&T U-verse® TV. We're very satisfied that this is a fair deal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-08T01:05:14Z)

Brewers interested in Valentine, but there's no deal

San Francisco — Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

Saudi Airlines orders 12 Boeing 777 aircraft

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 said the deal also ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-07T15:18:15Z)

Microsoft Got Kinect Because "Apple is a Pain in the Ass"

Why is it Microsoft, and not Apple, that's the source of this week's big motion-control gaming binge? You might think that Apple's only focused on touch interfaces and, thus, has no need to consider a device like Microsoft's Kinect—the family-room-style ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-07T21:09:00Z)

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)

MVP Available: World Series Star Renteria Says He Won't Retire

Miami, FL, United States (AHN) - Edgar Renteria, MVP of the 2010 World Series with the San Francisco Giants, revealed to a major media outlet Saturday he plans on returning for a 15th major league season "I'm staying, I feel that I still have a lot of ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-07T20:11:44Z)

Apple could have had Kinect but was a 'pain in the ass'

CultofMac is reporting today that Apple was first offered the technology behind the newly launched Kinect motion control system, but they were too much of a "pain in the ass" for a deal to work. The site reports of a flight from Europe to San Francisco ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

Saudi Airlines orders Boeing 777s, 787s

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. The carrier said in a statement ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-07T22:56:23Z)

World Series MVP Edgar Renteria will not retire, plans to play one more year

World Series MVP Edgar Renteria has decided not to retire and intends to play at least one more year in the big leagues, ESPNdeportes.com reports. "I'm staying, I feel that I still have a lot of baseball in my body," said Renteria, 34. "[On] Monday I have ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-07T20:26:03Z)

Quick-hitting sales has become this year's shopping theme

NEW YORK — These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday season ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-11-07T06:50:01Z)

Food Network, HGTV among channels removed from AT&T U-verse menu

Millions of AT&T Inc.'s U-verse video customers lost access to the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. AT&T pinned the blame on Scripps, saying in a statement Friday that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Valentine's Former Team Captures Japan Series

The Chiba Lotte Marines defeated the Chunichi Dragons, 8-7, in 12 innings to win the Japan Series, four games to two, with one tie. Lotte won its first title since the team was managed by Bobby Valentine in 2005. (Source: New York Times 2010-11-08T05:08:37Z)

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)

Walmart Black Friday 2010: Will TV Deals Be This Good?

Black Friday is almost here and Walmart has already started offering some great early deals , but will Black Friday offer better deals on the range of VIZIO TVs as they are today? This is certainly an interesting question, especially when we were told not ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-06T08:52:53Z)

Short-term discounts are expected to plague holiday shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) These days, shoppers don't even have a day to pounce on a discount. In recent weeks, major chains have been pushing online discounts that last only a few hours, and the trend is expected to get increasingly more popular as the holiday season ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-11-05T13:33:15Z)

There is interest in Valentine | BREWERS Both sides deny deal is in place /

San Francisco - Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No decision ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

Denzel Washington forever moving forward

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Asked the toughest part of making "Unstoppable," Denzel Washington looked at this reporter like he had lost his mind. "Are you kidding? Have you ever tried running along the top of a box car — while it was going like 50 or ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-07T09:48:58Z)

Denzel Washington And Chris Pine Fight The Unstoppable

Denzel Washington and Chris Pine have teamed up for an all-new film titled "Unstoppable" set for release in theaters this Friday. The film coming from Tony Scott is based on true events. In the film, the pair leave the railroad station thinking they are ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

PHOTO: First Pic Of Lindsay Lohan's Shopping Spree During Rehab

As RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, Lindsay Lohan stepped outside the walls of the Betty Ford Center on Tuesday to go shopping at a nearby Forever 21 store. Now, the first photo of the actress during the trip has surfaced. The photo confirms what ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

Report: Tigers, Jhonny Peralta near two-year deal

Shortstop Jhonny Peralta and the Tigers were closing in on a two-year, $11.25 million contract Saturday, according to an ESPN report. "There are some details to be worked out, but there is mutual interest to finalize this," a source close to the situation ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-07T03:08:06Z)

UPDATE: Chile Collahuasi Wage Deal Voting Edging Closer To Strike

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- A strike at Chilean copper mine Dona Ines de Collahuasi, one of the globe's largest red metal mines, seemed to be edging closer as unionized workers cast votes on the company's final wage offer, a labor leader said late Wednesday ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

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