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Deals of the Hour / November 8, 2010, 4:40 am

Retailers Launch Pre- Black Friday Promotions Following Tepid October

NEW YORK — Holiday promotions couldn't come soon enough for retailers, as discount chains cited sagging sales of TVs and other CE products in October. In an effort to kick-start demand, Sears and Amazon.com used Halloween weekend as the starting point ... (Source: Twice 2010-11-08T06:13:02Z)

Europe Commodity Day Ahead: China Corn Crop Not Up With Demand

Last % Chg Aluminum 2,445 -0.2 Copper 8,664 +0.1 Lead 2,509 +0.1 Zinc 2,511 -0.6 Nickel 24,290 -0.7 Tin 26,400 -0.2 China Corn Crop Failing to Keep Up With Demand, SGS Survey Shows Corn production in China probably rose 7.3 percent this year, a survey of ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-08T06:05:53Z)

Germany minister now warns of terror attack threat

German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere was quoted on Saturday as saying there were "serious indications" of terror attacks in preparation in Europe and the United States but did not provide any further specific details. De Maiziere, who until now has ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Iran sanctions 'having an impact,' Gates says

The U.S. on Monday rejected Israeli concerns that it had become necessary to pursue a credible military threat against Iran, saying sanctions could deter Tehran from building a nuclear weapon. The United States fears that Iran's nuclear enrichment program ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T07:46:06Z)

Dubai, Pak Wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Disappears Mysteriously

Latest news updates in Sports: Dubai: Pak wicketkeeper Zulqarnain disappears mysteriously, Pakistan's wicket keeper Zulqarnain Haider disappeared mysteriously from his hotel room in Dubai. The wicketkeeper said in his Facebook post that he was leaving ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-08T10:37:54Z)

Is the U.S. Dollar Doomed?

Does QE2 doom the USD? On its own, probably not. But it certainly doesn't help the beleaguered greenback, which is primarily suffering from the protracted weakness in the US economy contrasted with relative strength in other major economies, especially ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-08T10:16:25Z)

Lady Gaga wins big at MTV Europe Music Awards; Justin Bieber gets best male artist

MADRID (AP) — Lady Gaga won three prizes at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, claiming Best Female, Song, and Pop honors, just a year after taking the plaudits for best new act. The ceremony converted two of the Spanish capital's most iconic ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-08T11:56:38Z)

Eastern Europe: An uplift under way

Airborne again. Touaregs are carried off the assembly line at Volkswagen's plant in Slovakia, one country that is now an integral part of the west's supply chain N owhere did the global recession bite as hard as in the Baltic republic of Latvia. As the ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-10-26T22:49:08Z)

Stocks close up slightly after upbeat jobs data

Stocks struggled to end barely higher Friday after a blowout report on job creation failed to extend a powerful rally this week driven by the Federal Reserve's latest plan to pump up the economy. The Dow Jones industrial average waffled between gains and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T12:25:16Z)

Lady Gaga wins big at MTV Europe Music Awards

MADRID -- Lady Gaga won three prizes at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, claiming Best Female, Song, and Pop honors, just a year after taking the plaudits for best new act. The ceremony converted two of the Spanish capital's most iconic ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-08T11:20:51Z)

Iran wants nuclear talks held in Turkey

AMMAN, Jordan — Iran agreed to attend talks with the United States and other world powers on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, provided negotiations take place in neighboring Turkey, officials said Sunday. The offer likely was meant to put ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-08T04:18:30Z)

Europe's Markets Edge Lower

LONDON—European stocks fell slightly Monday, with the market yet to be entirely convinced about the Federal Reserve's quantitative-easing policy and struggling to respond with any enthusiasm to corporate-earnings news. The Stoxx Europe 600 index was ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-08T08:14:44Z)

Attorney: Minn woman won't pay $1.5M to recording industry while defense raises legal issues

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota woman ordered to pay a recording industry trade group $1.5 million for illegally sharing music online doesn't plan to pay those damages as her attorneys continue to argue the amount is unconstitutional, she said Thursday. A ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-05T12:50:18Z)

This year, stores push Black Friday into October

Attention bargain shoppers! It is October -- and Black Friday specials are here. The year's most popular discount shopping event, referring to the Friday after Thanksgiving, is arriving ahead of Halloween this year with some promotions beginning this week ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-29T17:59:15Z)

European, U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; Asian Shares Advance

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures retreated after the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index climbed to a six-month high last week. U.S. futures declined and Asian shares rose. Commerzbank AG may retreat after profit in the third quarter missed ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T07:38:56Z)

Skymark Airlines orders Japan's first Airbus A380s

TOKYO, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Japan's said on Monday it would buy up to six A380 planes worth as much as $2.1 billion, marking the first time Europe's Airbus has sold one of its jumbo jets in Japan. Skymark said in a statement it would use the A380 to ferry ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-11-08T10:02:06Z)

Pakistan cricketer Zulqarnain Haider 'disappears after receiving threatening phonecall'

Pakistan team officials have confirmed wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider disappeared with his passport ahead of today's deciding one-day international against South Africa in Dubai. Reports this morning suggested Haider had received a threatening message ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-11-08T11:49:28Z)

Attorney: MN woman can't pay for sharing songs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota woman ordered to pay a recording industry trade group $1.5 million for illegally sharing music online doesn't plan to pay those damages as her attorneys continue to argue the amount is unconstitutional, she said Thursday. A ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T17:15:09Z)

UPDATE 2-Skymark Airlines orders Japan's first Airbus A380s

TOKYO, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Skymark Airlines ( 9204.T ) said on Monday it would buy up to six A380 planes worth as much as $2.1 billion, marking the first time Europe's Airbus ( EAD.PA ) has sold one of its jumbo jets in Japan. Long dominated by its ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-08T10:02:06Z)

Tokyo investigates video behind China-Japan clash

TOKYO - Tokyo is investigating the possible leak of a video showing a collision between Japanese coast guard vessels and a Chinese fishing boat off disputed islands that spiked tensions between the Asian neighbors, Japan's foreign minister said Friday. The ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

Iran offers new nuclear talks

(CNN) -- Iran has agreed to new talks about its controversial nuclear program with the United States and its allies, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday, the country's official news agency reported. Iran made the offer through Turkey, a ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-07T14:20:59Z)

Video Behind China-Japan Boat Spat Leaked

(TOKYO) — Japanese officials are checking the authenticity of a video purportedly showing a collision between Japanese coast guard vessels and a Chinese fishing boat off disputed islands that was leaked Friday, potentially worsening a dispute between the ... (Source: Time 2010-11-05T05:33:39Z)

Airbus Tries to Go Big in Japan With Discount Carrier Skymark

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Airbus SAS's hope of cracking the Japanese market with its A380 superjumbo lies with a low-cost carrier that only runs domestic routes with a fleet of short- distance jets. Skymark Airlines Inc., which began service in 1998, plans ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T11:42:19Z)

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider goes missing

Karachi: Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has gone missing ahead of the deciding ODI against South Africa at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The PCB has begun an inquiry into the matter and has informed the ICC's Anti-Corruption and ... (Source: NDTV 2010-11-08T12:03:47Z)

Lady Gaga dominates MTV Europe Music Awards; Ke$ha named best new act

MADRID — Lady Gaga won three prizes at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, claiming best female, song, and pop honors, just a year after taking the plaudits for best new act. The ceremony converted two of the Spanish capital's most iconic ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-08T11:13:41Z)

Australian Central Credit Union To Issue A$530 Million In RMBS - S&P

SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- Australian Central Credit Union plans to issue A$530 million in residential mortgage-backed securities, according to a release from Standard & Poor's Thursday. In the Light Trust No. 3 issue, Australian Central Credit will offer A$93 ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-04T02:00:05Z)

Report: German interior minister sees serious indications of terror attacks in US, Europe

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's top security official says there are serious indications of possible terror attacks in the United States and Europe. Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper that the recent discovery of bombs mailed ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-11-06T15:55:14Z)

Jammie Thomas-Rasset - $1.5 Million Fine For File-Sharing

Jammie Thomas- Rasset is fined for $1.5 million dollars for file sharing. This sound crazy for a single mother who I don't think have that much to pay. I know record company want to protect their music, but this amount is outrageous. Read below for the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-08T02:23:58Z)

Germany tipped off Britain about parcel bomb, minister says

Berlin - Britain was alerted to a parcel bomb in an airfreight centre by Germany, which itself obtained the tip-off from a "friendly intelligence service," German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said Sunday. The air-courier parcel was intercepted at ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-31T13:03:23Z)

Why Wait? This Year, Retailers Push Black Friday Into October

Attention bargain shoppers! It is October — and Black Friday specials are here. The year's most popular discount shopping event, referring to the Friday after Thanksgiving, is arriving ahead of Halloween this year, with some promotions beginning this ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-28T04:02:55Z)

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