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Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 11:39 pm

Miss. Supreme Court to head post conviction appeal of death row inmate

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Death row inmate Eddie Lee Howard Jr. is back before the Mississippi Supreme Court, renewing an argument over bite-mark evidence that was key to his conviction. Howard was tried twice in Lowndes County for the 1992 rape and stabbing ... (Source: WREG 2010-11-13T15:39:46Z)

HTC Surround and LG Quantum available for $0.01 at Amazon this weekend

Want the cheapest way to try out Windows Phone 7? Outside of getting yourself hooked up with a job at a tech blog, Amazon might have the very finest option for you with its newly discounted $0.01 pricing on two AT&T handsets for the new platform. The HTC ... (Source: engadget 2010-11-12T11:08:56Z)

Early Walmart Black Friday Online Sale offers new Deals Today

The Black Friday 2010 Deals are here. The first Black Friday sales are underway with deals on TVs, Laptops, Phones, GPS, Blu-ray players and other gadgets. For the hottest Black Friday deals and complete coverage of the biggest sales event of the year ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-13T13:59:33Z)

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland mail offer to shareholders

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation announced the mailing to Baffinland security holders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take over bid circular and Baffinland's directors' circular in connection with the previously announced supported take ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-11-14T02:52:39Z)

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Announce Mailing of ArcelorMittal Offer and Take-Over Bid Circular ...

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation ("Baffinland") today announced the mailing to Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-13T22:34:57Z)

New 'Call of Duty' breaks sales record, as Activision promised

Proving that more fans that ever are eager to get their hands on a new "Call of Duty," Activision said Thurday that "Call of Duty: Black Ops" set a record for first-day sales of a video game. The new military action game set during the Cold War sold about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-12T02:40:42Z)

Windows Phone 7 Arrives To Fix Your Bad Manners

Windows Phone 7 has landed. On Monday, the first three Windows Phone 7 devices went on sale in the U.S. through AT&T and T-Mobile USA stores. The three phones are the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround through AT&T, and the HTC HD7 from T-Mobile. Microsoft ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-08T19:27:36Z)

Black Friday Sales Start Early

Electronics retailers have preempted the traditional Thanksgiving kick-off to holiday shopping season. Pre-Black Friday sales begin this weekend in an effort to beat the poor sales figures predicted by analysts. Holiday retail sales forecasts for ... (Source: TechNewsDaily 2010-11-05T15:42:06Z)

Permits available to cut down Christmas trees in the Lake Tahoe Basin

Permits to cut down Christmas trees in the Tahoe Basin are available beginning Monday. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will offer permits for the public. They are $10 each, cash or check only, with a limit of two per family. Trees ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-11-13T22:42:06Z)

Despite stalled contract talks, Dan Uggla wants to stay a Marlin

With force in his voice, Dan Uggla told reporters Thursday that he wants to remain in South Florida and believes the gap in negotiations with the Marlins over a long-term contract is ``bridgeable.'' Uggla reportedly turned down the Marlins' offer of a four ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-12T01:36:17Z)

Selection of judges up to new governor

DES MOINES - A member of the commission that will offer potential replacements for ousted Iowa Supreme Court justices said the process can begin in December, but the panel isn't scheduled to make recommendations until January, likely leaving the choice to ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-11-14T04:54:20Z)

Report: Uggla rejects Marlins' offer

After saying he wanted a long-term contract from the Florida Marlins at the end of the 2010 season, second baseman Dan Uggla has turned down a four-year, $48 million offer from the team, FOXSports.com reports. Uggla made $7.8 million last season, his fifth ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-08T16:57:17Z)

Call Of Duty - Black Ops Breaks Sales Records

Hauling in over $360 million in its first day of sales, Activision's Call of Duty - Black Ops has set a new entertainment record for the second year in a row, following on from the release of Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2. Last year saw its predecessor ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-13T16:51:21Z)

1976 Apple I Computer for Sale for $160,000 - Straight From Steve Jobs Parents' Garage!

Oh to be the owner of an Apple I computer from 1976! The computer is for sale later this month at Christie's, and they expect the dinosaur to fetch at least $160,000, and that is on the low side. It may sell for as much as $240,000. This computer is old ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-13T04:41:12Z)

Get Christmas tree permits this month

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The U.S. Forest Service will begin the annual sale of permits for the cutting of holiday trees in the Lake Tahoe Basin Nov. 22, according to a Friday statement. The permits cost $10 each, payable by cash or check only, and are ... (Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune 2010-11-14T04:32:52Z)

Windows Phone 7 devices now on sale in U.S.

I'm not going to make too much of the fact that the first Windows Phone 7 devices for sale in the U.S. are already priced lower in some places than anticipated on this day one of their availability. At Amazon, the HTC HD7 is priced at $149.99 with a two ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-08T19:27:36Z)

'Tis the Season: Consumer Electronics Poised for Good Holiday Sales?

NEW YORK – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has high hopes that gadget lovers will open their wallets this holiday shopping season. The trade organization pointed to recent survey data yesterday at an event previewing its annual trade show ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T23:14:18Z)

NBA approves sale of Golden State Warriors to Lacob group

OAKLAND (AP) — The NBA's board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Golden State Warriors on Friday to a group led by Joe Lacob and movie producer Peter Guber . The long-expected announcement allows the Warriors' new owners to assume formal ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Miss. death row case again before state high court

A condemned man convicted twice in the rape and stabbing death of an 82-year-old woman is renewing his appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court over bite-mark evidence that was key to his conviction. Eddie Lee Howard Jr. was tried twice in Lowndes County ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-11-13T21:23:22Z)

Justice selection will be left to new gov Branstad

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A member of the commission that will offer potential replacements for ousted Supreme Court justices says the process will begin in December, but recommendations aren't expected until January, leaving the choice to Gov.-elect Terry ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-11-13T15:18:18Z)

Iowa Supreme Court justice selection will be left to Branstad

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A member of the commission that will offer potential replacements for ousted Supreme Court justices says the process will begin in December, but recommendations aren't expected until January, leaving the choice to Gov.-elect Terry ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-11-13T16:58:31Z)

Chamberlin's appeal rejected

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Wednesday denied post-conviction relief for death row prisoner Lisa Jo Chamberlin. Chamberlin and Roger Gillett were convicted in the 2004 slayings of Linda Heintzelman and Heintzelman's boyfriend, Vernon Hulett, in ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-11-12T02:40:42Z)

Permits to cut Christmas trees in Plumas National Forest go on sale

Permits to cut Christmas trees for personal use go on sale today. The $10 permit allows people to cut Christmas trees in the Plumas National Forest through Dec. 24. To request a permit by mail, send a self-addressed envelope bearing 61 cents postage to ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-01T06:49:58Z)

iPad's Distant Ancestor — 1976 Apple One — For Sale

Christie's Auction House is planning to sell an Apple One computer, an ancestor of all those Macintosh computers around today. Many years ago, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the computer in Jobs' family garage. It sold in 1976 for $666.66. Now this ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T19:30:01Z)

Golden State Warriors sale to Lacob, Guber is finally approved by NBA

CHICAGO -- The NBA announced Friday morning that the sale of the Golden State Warriors franchise has been completed following unanimous approval by the NBA Board of Governors. Joseph Lacob, a Menlo Park venture capitalist, and Peter Guber, CEO of Mandalay ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-13T12:12:11Z)

Original Apple-1 Computer with Rare Steve Jobs Letter to Sell for cca. $200,000

The first computer that Steve Jobs ever sold from his parents' garage is up for sale for an estimated $161,600 - $242,400 at Christie's in London. The lucky (and wealthy geek) setting their mind to buy it will also be glad to receive a commercially ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-12T13:53:35Z)

Dan Uggla hopes to stay in Florida, says Marlins broke off contract talks

MIAMI (AP) — Dan Uggla   (FSY) says he still hopes to reach an agreement on a long-term contract with the Florida Marlins , even though they've broken off negotiations. The second baseman spoke about the status of those talks during a conference call ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-12T08:17:08Z)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Lacob, Guber

(11-13) 04:00 PST Chicago - -- It took longer for 29 NBA owners to vote "yes" in an e-mail than it took for Joe Lacob and Peter Guber to flesh out the details of a $450 million deal to buy the Golden State Warriors from Chris Cohan, but Friday's end result ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

Baffinland Mails Circular To Securityholders On ArcelorMittal's Take-Over Offer

(RTTNews) - Saturday, Canada-based Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (BIM.TO: News ) and Luxembourg-based steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT: News ) informed Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's directors ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-13T21:23:22Z)

Call of Duty: Black Ops Sales Hit Records in US and UK

Call of Duty: Black Ops has proven many things over the last few days since its massively successful release earlier this week on November 9, 2010. According to Activision , the company that makes Call of Duty: Black Ops, this game "has had the biggest ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T17:41:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 10:41 pm

Beer maker sues MLB over sponsorship deal

NEW YORK -- Anheuser-Busch is suing Major League Baseball in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship. The maker of Budweiser claimed in a suit filed Friday that MLB agreed in April to a multiyear extension of its exclusive sponsorship rights ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-12T22:07:30Z)

Richards, Giroux lead Flyers past Panthers

Circumstances could have conspired to make the first five weeks of the NHL season very different from what it's been for the Flyers. Human nature being what it is, the deflated feeling they had from losing the Stanley Cup Final on a fluky overtime goal in ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-14T04:18:33Z)

Accused Leonardo DiCaprio slasher agrees to plea deal

L OS ANGELES — A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio 's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-14T05:08:39Z)

Retailers competing hard for dollars this holiday season

With shoppers expected to stick to their frugal ways this holiday season, retailers are going all out to lure customers with everything from Thanksgiving Day openings to cookie giveaways. "They know their shoppers are still on a very tight budget, and many ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-14T00:08:00Z)

Anheuser-Busch balks at baseball deal

NEW YORK — Anheuser-Busch is suing Major League Baseball in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship. The maker of Budweiser contends MLB is improperly trying to back out of an April agreement to extend the company's exclusive sponsorship ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T07:25:51Z)

Wal-Mart Black Friday Online Sales to Feature Free Shipping

With Black Friday two weeks away Wal-Mart is looking to beat rival Amazo.com to the punch with free shipping on all their online orders. There is no word yet whether Amazon will counter with their own free shipping. Black Friday starts the day after ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T19:21:41Z)

South Dakota still facing big budget gap

PIERRE — Gov. Mike Rounds' budget director says South Dakota will face another big budget gap next year, but the latest round of federal stimulus aid will help deal with those budget problems. Budget director Jason Dilges (DIHL'-jis) says details of ... (Source: Aberdeen News 2010-11-13T08:08:48Z)

Democrats name new party leaders

Democrats in the South Dakota Legislature have turned in part to a younger generation for leadership in the next session, which starts in January. In the state senate, Democrats elected 25-year-old Jason Frerichs of Wilmot to be their minority leader. In ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-11-14T05:22:58Z)

Retailers' holiday pitch: Let's make a deal

NEW YORK - From free shipping at Wal-Mart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving for the first time, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending promises savings for those ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio's slasher pleads no contest

LOS ANGELES -- A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County Superior ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-13T16:15:34Z)

Costa Rica to meet with OAS to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Costa Rican officials are preparing to go before the Organization of American States on Wednesday to seek support in a dispute with Nicaragua over the river dividing the two countries — continuing a lengthy feud between the Central ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

Carter, Flyers agree to 11-year contract extension

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Jeff Carter and the Philadelphia Flyers plan to be together for a very long time. The star forward signed a long contract extension on Saturday, a deal reported by several media outlets to be for 11 years and worth $58 million. The 25 ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-14T00:43:48Z)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

The Daily Beast says it has reached a deal to join with Newsweek. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief Tina Brown says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Brown says she will be editor ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T07:34:11Z)

Newsweek, The Daily Beast to merge operations

Website Daily Beast and magazine Newsweek have agreed a deal to combine, Daily Beast co-founder and editor Tina Brown said, just weeks after abandoning merger talks. The agreement will combine the two groups in a 50-50 joint venture called the Newsweek ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T12:49:09Z)

Underwood portrays one-armed surfer

Co-starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb, "Soul Surfer" will be the first movie to go out under a new FilmDistrict deal with Sony Pictures. Shot on location in Hawaii, the film is set for release April 15 via TriStar Pictures with a ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-11-02T03:56:59Z)

Andre Smith takes benching in stride

CINCINNATI -- Bengals right tackle Andre Smith says his benching during a loss to Pittsburgh didn't hurt his pride. Coach Marvin Lewis sat him down after he gave up a sack during a 27-21 loss to the Steelers on Monday night. It was the latest setback for ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-10T20:43:58Z)

Bengals RT Smith placed on season-ending IR with broken foot

The Cincinnati Bengals placed star-crossed right tackle Andre Smith on season-ending injured reserve because of a broken foot, the team announced Saturday . Smith's left foot was stepped on Wednesday during a pass-protection drill. He went for tests that ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-14T05:01:30Z)

FilmDistrict and TriStar Pictures to Partner on Release of 'SOUL SURFER'

The first film to be released under the new deal between FilmDistrict and Sony Pictures, SOUL SURFER will go out as a wide release via TriStar Pictures with a broad-based and integrated marketing campaign managed by FilmDistrict. The film was independently ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-01T21:16:07Z)

MLB sued by brewer over sponsorship deal

NEW YORK—Anheuser-Busch sued Major League Baseball on Friday in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship. The maker of Budweiser contends MLB is improperly trying to back out of an April agreement to extend the company's exclusive sponsorship ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T16:51:21Z)

Gas pipeline deal signed during Putin visit to Bulgaria (2nd Roundup)

Sofia - Russian and Bulgaria signed a gas pipeline deal on Saturday during a visit by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to the East European nation. The agreement calls for the participation of Bulgaria's energy holding company and Russia's Gazprom in ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-11-13T17:19:59Z)

Costa Rica calls OAS border resolution 'victory'

Costa Rica boasted Saturday of a "diplomatic victory" in its border spat with Nicaragua after the Organization of American States approved a resolution calling for removal of soldiers and security forces from a disputed area along the San Juan River. "This ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-14T03:14:07Z)

Gas pipeline deal signed during Putin visit to Bulgaria

Sofia- Russian and Bulgaria signed a gas pipeline deal on Saturday during a visit by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to the East European nation. The agreement calls for the participation of Bulgaria's energy holding company and Russia's Gazprom in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-13T17:19:59Z)

Jeff Carter, Flyers agree to long-term contract extension

The star forward signed a long contract extension on Saturday. Terms of the deal weren't announced, but multiple media reports said it is for 11 years and $58 million. The 25-year-old Carter could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. "He's an ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-14T00:22:19Z)

Movie about Kauai surfer to be released in April

A movie about a teenage surfer from Kauai who lost her left arm in a shark attack in 2003 is scheduled to be released nationwide April 15. "Soul Surfer" is based on Bethany Hamilton's memoir "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-13T02:18:02Z)

Nicaragua, Costa Rica urged to pull back in river spat

The Organization of American States urged Nicaragua and Costa Rica on Saturday to withdraw their security forces from a disputed river border in a spat that forced Google to correct its maps of the area. Costa Rica accused Nicaragua of deploying troops ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T02:45:29Z)

Woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio's face in 2005 pleads no contest to assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio 's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-12T20:27:17Z)

South Dakota Faces Big Budget Gap

PIERRE — South Dakota will face another substantial budget gap next year, but the latest round of federal stimulus money will help deal with part of that shortfall, state budget director Jason Dilges said Friday. Dilges told the Legislature's budget ... (Source: Yankton Daily Press 2010-11-13T05:31:19Z)

Bulgaria and Russia sign energy deal

Bulgaria and Russia signed an agreement Saturday that will advance a pipeline project aimed at bringing Russian natural gas to Europe, bypassing Ukraine. The deal, signed during Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Sofia, envisages the creation ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-13T16:51:21Z)

'Newsweek,' Daily Beast Join With Tina Brown At Helm

The Daily Beast online news site says it has reached a deal to merge with Newsweek magazine. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief, Tina Brown, says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Co. Brown ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

Bengals RT Andre Smith takes brief benching in stride — latest setback to 2 troubled seasons

CINCINNATI - Andre Smith gave up a sack and got yanked from the game, the latest setback for the Bengals' struggling right tackle. How did he take it? "It doesn't really hurt your pride," Smith said on Wednesday. "It can if you let it deter you a little ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T06:59:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 9:40 pm

Black Friday Ads,Sales 2010 Cyber Monday Deals 2010

Black Friday Ads, Sales 2010 | Cyber Monday Deals 2010 Black Friday is known as a shopper's heaven and every American will take their advantage of this rare opportunity in the ideal way they can. Black Friday is one day which you can start looking for ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-27T22:55:07Z)

Original Apple-1 Computer with Rare Steve Jobs Letter to Sell for cca. $200,000

The first computer that Steve Jobs ever sold from his parents' garage is up for sale for an estimated $161,600 - $242,400 at Christie's in London. The lucky (and wealthy geek) setting their mind to buy it will also be glad to receive a commercially ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-12T13:53:35Z)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Lacob, Guber

(11-13) 04:00 PST Chicago - -- It took longer for 29 NBA owners to vote "yes" in an e-mail than it took for Joe Lacob and Peter Guber to flesh out the details of a $450 million deal to buy the Golden State Warriors from Chris Cohan, but Friday's end result ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

4 charged in alleged abduction, Overland Park bank robbery

Kansas City — A teller who was found bound to a chair at a suburban Kansas City bank is among four people charged with stealing money from the facility. Twenty-year-old Michael Grace told police Wednesday he had been abducted from outside his apartment ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-11-13T21:44:50Z)

LSU defense turns over ULM, 51-0

BATON ROUGE - LSU definitively answered the question of whether or not there would be a "letdown" against the University of Louisiana-Monroe after an emotional win against Alabama one week earlier. The Tigers combined dominating, opportunistic defense ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-11-14T04:18:33Z)

Bruins' Thomas takes first loss, 2-0 to Senators

BOSTON -- Tim Thomas knew that an unbeaten season was unlikely. Still, he had a good feeling when he took the ice with a chance for his ninth straight win. "I know you're not going to win them all. (But I) want to," he said Saturday night after his first ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-14T04:11:23Z)

1976 Apple I Computer for Sale for $160,000 - Straight From Steve Jobs Parents' Garage!

Oh to be the owner of an Apple I computer from 1976! The computer is for sale later this month at Christie's, and they expect the dinosaur to fetch at least $160,000, and that is on the low side. It may sell for as much as $240,000. This computer is old ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-13T04:41:12Z)

Walker wants to put state employee contact talks on hold

-- A call from Governor-elect Scott Walker to put contract talks on hold gets a quick response from the head of the state employees union. A call from Governor-elect Scott Walker to put contract talks on hold gets a quick response from the head of the ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-11-13T16:37:02Z)

NBA finally approves record sale of Golden State Warriors to group headed by Joseph Lacob ...

CHICAGO -- The Chris Cohan era of the Golden State Warriors is officially over. Friday, the NBA and the Warriors announced the league's board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the franchise for a record $450 million. Joseph Lacob, a Menlo Park ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T03:36:47Z)

"Deal Pros" offer savvy holiday shopping tips

November 12, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Too early for the holidays? Judging from holiday decorations spouting up, the holiday shopping season has begun. Before you start spending on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the other big days, planning, strategizing and ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-13T00:37:50Z)

Retailers competing hard for dollars this holiday season

With shoppers expected to stick to their frugal ways this holiday season, retailers are going all out to lure customers with everything from Thanksgiving Day openings to cookie giveaways. "They know their shoppers are still on a very tight budget, and many ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-14T00:08:00Z)

Spurrier comes full circle at the Swamp

Perched on his players' shoulders at the end of the game Saturday night, Steve Spurrier was wearing that familiar smirk. It was almost a bashful smirk. But there he was – in the Swamp, the Florida fans long gone, the South Carolina fans delirious and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-14T05:15:49Z)

LSU routs Louisiana-Monroe

Stevan Ridley ran for 67 yards and two touchdowns and LSU got two defensive scores, as the fifth-ranked Tigers took a 51-0 win over the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Michael Ford and Spencer Ware also had a running touchdown apiece for LSU (9-1), which ... (Source: kmtr 2010-11-14T04:11:23Z)

'Better than Black Friday' deals offered

Get your wallet out -- more Black Friday deals are being offered early. Kmart announced the " Better than Black Friday " sales deals. The three-day event offers discounts on several products like TVs, laptops, phones, GPS units and Blu-rays. The sale is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T12:14:30Z)

Retailers push Thanksgiving sales, online deals

NEW YORK — From free shipping from Walmart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving for the first time, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending promises ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-11-12T00:31:51Z)

Coupon Website Saves Visitors Over $3 Million. Gears up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Big savings will be available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Saving money on purchases has become more and more important these days. One website helps its visitors save millions. Cleveland, TN (PRWEB) November 13, 2010 With the economy being what it ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-10T23:57:15Z)

Teller, 3 Others Charged In OP Bank Heist

KMBC.com Four people, including a teller who claimed he was kidnapped, bound and beaten, were charged in connection with an Overland Park bank heist. Michael Grace, 20; Brenden L. Connors, 18; David Batson, 20; and Jacob McWhirt, 28, were charged in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T12:40:49Z)

Wis. employees to Walker: 'Not afraid to fight'

November 13, 2010 (MADISON, Wis.) -- The head of the state employees union says if Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight." Wisconsin State Employees Union executive director Marty Beil issued a response Friday to Walker's call ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-13T18:31:34Z)

Elliott gets first shutout; Bruins' Thomas loses first

BOSTON -- Brian Elliott stopped 31 shots for his first shutout this season, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Saturday to hand Tim Thomas his first loss. Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson scored for the Senators, who won for the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-14T04:04:14Z)

iPad's Distant Ancestor — 1976 Apple One — For Sale

Christie's Auction House is planning to sell an Apple One computer, an ancestor of all those Macintosh computers around today. Many years ago, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the computer in Jobs' family garage. It sold in 1976 for $666.66. Now this ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T19:30:01Z)

No. 5 LSU Shuts Out ULM, 51-0

BATON ROUGE, La. (Sports Network) - Stevan Ridley ran for 67 yards and two touchdowns and LSU got two defensive scores, as the fifth-ranked Tigers took a 51-0 win over the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Michael Ford and Spencer Ware also had a running ... (Source: NCAA Football 2010-11-14T04:47:11Z)

Golden State Warriors sale to Lacob, Guber is finally approved by NBA

CHICAGO -- The NBA announced Friday morning that the sale of the Golden State Warriors franchise has been completed following unanimous approval by the NBA Board of Governors. Joseph Lacob, a Menlo Park venture capitalist, and Peter Guber, CEO of Mandalay ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-13T12:12:11Z)

Best Buy Black Friday 2010: Laptops, cameras, TVs top holiday deals

The Best Buy Black Friday ad for 2010 is sure to attract shoppers who are interested in some early morning bargains on televisions, laptops, digital cameras and other tech gadgets sure to sell out the day after Thanksgiving. Featured in the leaked Best Buy ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Wal-Mart Black Friday Online Sales to Feature Free Shipping

With Black Friday two weeks away Wal-Mart is looking to beat rival Amazo.com to the punch with free shipping on all their online orders. There is no word yet whether Amazon will counter with their own free shipping. Black Friday starts the day after ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T19:21:41Z)

Senators 2, Bruins 0: Ottawa deals Thomas first loss

 Brian Elliott stopped 31 shots for his first shutout this season, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 last night to hand Tim Thomas his first loss. Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson scored for the Senators, who won for the seventh time ... (Source: MetroWest Daily News 2010-11-14T05:01:30Z)

4 charged in alleged abduction, Kan. bank robbery

KANSAS CITY, Kan.— A teller who was found bound to a chair at a suburban Kansas City bank is among four people charged with stealing money from the facility. Michael Grace told police Wednesday he had been abducted from outside his apartment complex that ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-12T20:05:49Z)

Early Walmart Black Friday Online Sale offers new Deals Today

The Black Friday 2010 Deals are here. The first Black Friday sales are underway with deals on TVs, Laptops, Phones, GPS, Blu-ray players and other gadgets. For the hottest Black Friday deals and complete coverage of the biggest sales event of the year ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-13T13:59:33Z)

Spurrier's Gamecocks rout Gators, win SEC East

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Ol' Ball Coach notched a huge win at his ol' stomping grounds. After years of being the top Gator, Steve Spurrier led South Carolina to its first division crown in the stadium he nicknamed The Swamp. Marcus Lattimore ran 40 times ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-14T05:08:39Z)

Spurrier's Gamecocks rout Gators, SEC title game berth

After years of being the top Gator, Steve Spurrier led South Carolina to its most significant victory in the stadium he nicknamed The Swamp. Marcus Lattimore ran 40 times for a career-high 212 yards and three touchdowns, Stephen Garcia played turnover-free ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-14T03:49:55Z)

State employees stand up to governor-elect Scott Walker

MADISON — The head of the state employees union says if Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight." ♦ Sign up for news, weather, sports, Green Bay Packers and high school sports text alerts. Wisconsin State Employees ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-13T22:27:47Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 8:40 pm

Canada raises Scotiabank claim case with Argentina

YOKOHAMA, Japan Nov 13 (Reuters) - Canada has raised with Argentina a long-running claim by Bank of Scotia ( BNS.TO ) for compensation from Buenos Aires, amid signs the matter could be close to a resolution. In 2005 the bank said it wanted more than $600 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-13T05:38:28Z)

Beer maker sues MLB over sponsorship deal

NEW YORK -- Anheuser-Busch is suing Major League Baseball in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship. The maker of Budweiser claimed in a suit filed Friday that MLB agreed in April to a multiyear extension of its exclusive sponsorship rights ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-12T22:07:30Z)

Baffinland Mails Circular To Securityholders On ArcelorMittal's Take-Over Offer

(RTTNews) - Saturday, Canada-based Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (BIM.TO: News ) and Luxembourg-based steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT: News ) informed Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's directors ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-13T21:23:22Z)

Cuba to free political prisoner who refused exile

Cuba will soon release one of 13 political prisoners who have rejected a government deal to leave the country in exchange for freedom, a family member said on Saturday. Lidia Lima, wife of dissident Arnaldo Ramos Lauzurique, 68, told Reuters that Cuban ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T22:27:47Z)

Daily Beast, Newsweek reach deal to join

The Daily Beast says it has reached a deal to join with Newsweek. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief Tina Brown says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Company. Brown says she will be editor ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-12T07:34:11Z)

Anheuser-Busch balks at baseball deal

NEW YORK — Anheuser-Busch is suing Major League Baseball in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship. The maker of Budweiser contends MLB is improperly trying to back out of an April agreement to extend the company's exclusive sponsorship ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T07:25:51Z)

Iraq lawmakers approve deal for new gov't

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi lawmakers Saturday approved an agreement that aims to bring all of Iraq's feuding political blocs into a new government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, although deep disagreements remain about the role the country's minority Sunnis ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-13T19:28:50Z)

How Much of a Bargain Is Pacer's Stock?

Numbers can lie -- but they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues: The current price multiples. The consistency of ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Canada and India launch free trade deal negotiations

SEOUL (Reuters) – Canada and India on Friday launched talks on a free trade deal they said could boost gross domestic product in each nation by C$6 billion ($5.9 billion) a year and increase existing trade flows by 50 percent. The leaders of the two ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-12T05:53:59Z)

Jeff Carter, Flyers agree to long-term contract extension

The star forward signed a long contract extension on Saturday. Terms of the deal weren't announced, but multiple media reports said it is for 11 years and $58 million. The 25-year-old Carter could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. "He's an ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-14T00:22:19Z)

'Newsweek,' Daily Beast Join With Tina Brown At Helm

The Daily Beast online news site says it has reached a deal to merge with Newsweek magazine. In a posting on its website Thursday, The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief, Tina Brown, says the two outlets will partner to create The Newsweek Daily Beast Co. Brown ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T18:04:07Z)

How Much of a Bargain Is EMC's Stock by the Numbers?

Numbers can lie -- yet they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues: The current price multiples. The consistency of ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-13T21:30:31Z)

Newsweek, The Daily Beast to merge operations

Website Daily Beast and magazine Newsweek have agreed a deal to combine, Daily Beast co-founder and editor Tina Brown said, just weeks after abandoning merger talks. The agreement will combine the two groups in a 50-50 joint venture called the Newsweek ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T12:49:09Z)

Sunnis' hand is weak in Iraq

BAGHDAD - The Sunnis' muddled response to a power-sharing deal reflects their weak hand in Shiite-dominated Iraq. The Shiites would like the Sunnis' support, but they do not need it. The Sunnis' dilemma: Accept a secondary role in a government led by ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

Colts' McAfee avoids prosecution for intoxication arrest

Indianapolis - Colts punter Pat McAfee will enter a diversion program following his arrest for public intoxication last month. The Marion County prosecutor's office signed a deal with McAfee requiring him to pay $298, perform eight hours of community ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T20:20:08Z)

Mike Richards, Claude Giroux Lead Philadelphia Flyers to 5-2 Romp over Panthers

Fans of the orange and black must have been wishing that it was April 15, not November 15. Otherwise, the home team gave their fans very little to complain about in a 5-2 thrashing of the outclassed Florida Panthers. Riding two goals apiece from captain ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-14T04:18:33Z)

U.S. tries to deal Israel back into talks

JERUSALEM -- The U.S. has offered Israel an incentive package to reinstate a moratorium on West Bank settlement building in an effort to revive stalled peace talks with the Palestinians, diplomatic sources said late Saturday. The sources said the deal ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-14T01:48:13Z)

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland mail offer to shareholders

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation announced the mailing to Baffinland security holders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take over bid circular and Baffinland's directors' circular in connection with the previously announced supported take ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-11-14T02:52:39Z)

MLB sued by brewer over sponsorship deal

NEW YORK—Anheuser-Busch sued Major League Baseball on Friday in a dispute over the brewer's decades-long sponsorship. The maker of Budweiser contends MLB is improperly trying to back out of an April agreement to extend the company's exclusive sponsorship ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T16:51:21Z)

9 Cheap Stocks With Proven Track Records

The famous investing disclaimer states that "past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results." Fair enough. But all else equal, I'll take my chances with the companies that have historically made profits, versus those that have ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-13T18:10:06Z)

Israel defends new settlement construction in east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM — Israel on Tuesday hotly defended its new construction plans for disputed east Jerusalem against criticism from President Barack Obama, Palestinians and the European Union — insisting it never agreed to halt the building and sharpening a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Announce Mailing of ArcelorMittal Offer and Take-Over Bid Circular ...

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation ("Baffinland") today announced the mailing to Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-13T22:34:57Z)

Colts' McAfee avoids jail time for intoxication arrest

Indianapolis - Colts punter Pat McAfee will enter a diversion program following his arrest for public intoxication last month. According to Eyewitness News partners at The Indianapolis Star, the Marion County prosecutor's office signed a deal with McAfee ... (Source: WTHR 2010-11-12T16:02:26Z)

US Offered Israel Incentives for Freeze

(JERUSALEM)—The U.S. has offered Israel an incentive package to reinstate a moratorium on West Bank settlement building in an effort to revive stalled peace talks with the Palestinians, diplomatic sources said late Saturday. The sources said the deal ... (Source: Time 2010-11-14T00:29:29Z)

Harper Maintains Africa Priority For Canada

Seoul, South Korea (AHN) - To counter political buzz that Ottawa will shutter several embassies in Africa, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday that the continent remains a priority for Canada. In a bid to douse the reports, Harper cited ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-12T13:53:35Z)

Iraqi lawmakers approve deal to form new government amid questions of Sunni role in it

BAGHDAD - Iraqi lawmakers have approved an agreement that brings all of Iraq's feuding political blocs into a new government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The vote Saturday was intended as a show of unity after the country's main Sunni-backed bloc ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-13T18:53:03Z)

Colts punter avoids charges in canal swim

INDIANAPOLIS — Pat McAfee, the Indianapolis Colts punter arrested on a charge of public intoxication after emerging soaking wet from a Broad Ripple canal last month, avoided prosecution by signing a diversion agreement Friday. Such agreements are common ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-11-13T16:22:43Z)

Cuba to free two more political prisoners

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba will soon release two of 13 political prisoners who had rejected a government deal to leave the country in exchange for freedom, the Catholic Church said on Saturday. The Catholic Archdiocese of Havana said on its website www ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-14T02:16:51Z)

Cuban prisoners likely to be freed soon: dissident

HAVANA (Reuters) - A Cuban dissident leader has backed off threats to step up protests demanding the freedom of 13 political prisoners, saying on Thursday she has reason to believe they will be released soon. Laura Pollan, head of the opposition group ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T23:34:35Z)

Carter, Flyers agree to 11-year contract extension

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Jeff Carter and the Philadelphia Flyers plan to be together for a very long time. The star forward signed a long contract extension on Saturday, a deal reported by several media outlets to be for 11 years and worth $58 million. The 25 ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-14T00:43:48Z)

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