Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 11:40 pm

My Chemical Romance "Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys" Review — 5 out of 5 Stars

Strap in tight because My Chemical Romance 's new album, Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys [Available 11/22], is one hell of a ride. In fact, My Chemical Romance thrust all engines towards the future and create a landmark record in the ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-11-09T22:18:13Z)

Astros owner McLane putting team up for sale

HOUSTON -- Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-20T00:00:53Z)

CLIPPERS: Knicks spoil Griffin's monster effort

LOS ANGELES - The New York Knicks spoiled rookie Blake Griffin's biggest game yet Saturday night at Staples Center, beating the Clippers 124-115. Griffin made those who'd braved the moist weather glad they showed up by scoring a career-high 44 points to go ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-11-21T06:40:34Z)

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

The UFC's first card featuring four former champions had one quick fight and another that went the distance. B.J. Penn beat Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123 on Saturday night ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T07:16:22Z)

New scanner/pat-down rules may not be worth it

In the debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human dignity by ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T06:33:25Z)

New-look Pirates won't offer contracts to Duke, LaRoche and Young

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster space for ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-20T03:14:10Z)

Lindsay Lohan Loses Lead Role in Linda Lovelace Biopic

Lindsay Lohan is out of Inferno . The 24-year-old actress, who is in rehab at the Betty Ford Center, has been dropped from the Linda Lovelace biopic in which she was set to star, according to E! News . "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-20T22:40:58Z)

Pittsburgh Pirates give up on Duke, LaRoche, Young

PITTSBURGH--The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster space for ... (Source: China Post 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

Knicks cap 3-game California sweep with win over Clips

From Elias: Blake Griffin 's 44-point, 15-rebound, 7-assist game is just the 2nd such game in NBA history by a rookie. According to Elias, the only other rookie to have a game like that was Oscar Robertson on November 15, 1960 when he had 44 points, 15 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-21T03:27:18Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat up for sale

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

District 27 recount begins in Cameron County

The recount in Cameron County of votes cast for the U.S. congressional seat from District 27 was begun Friday, was suspended at around 5 p.m. and is scheduled to resume Monday morning. "We're taking two days off," recount committee chair Rusty Faulk ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-20T03:35:38Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat for sale, some want it to again carry tourists along US rivers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee , some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old Delta ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-11-20T02:09:44Z)

Lindsay Lohan out of porn star biopic

More bad news for Lindsay Lohan: E! is reporting that "Inferno" director Matthew Wilder says the Linda Lovelace biopic will move forward without Lohan. "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Wilder told E!. "We are currently in negotiations ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-20T18:59:03Z)

Kathleen Parker: Taking security a scan too far

In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human ... (Source: LimaOhio.com 2010-11-21T05:00:21Z)

Drayton McLane puts Houston Astros up for sale

The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million. McLane met with team employees on Friday before making a formal announcement at a ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-19T22:06:21Z)

Quinton Â"RampageÂ" Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123. Neither fighter delivered many punches or kicks Saturday night, but Jackson's aggressive style seemed to pay off for the judges against Machida's passive ways. Machida ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T05:36:09Z)

My Chemical Romance tickets on sale Saturday

Bleak-house rockers My Chemical Romance will hit South Florida with a unique small-club stop at Fort Lauderdale's Revolution Live on May 17. General admission tickets for the all-ages show are $30 and go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Rev box office ... (Source: Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com 2010-11-16T18:06:32Z)

My Chemical Romance Announce North American Tour Dates

My Chemical Romance have already spread their World Contamination Tour across Europe and the U.K., and now, they're bringing it home to the States. On Monday (November 15), the band announced plans for the North American leg of the tour — in support of ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-15T20:16:34Z)

Houston Astros are up for sale

Houston — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. McLane, 74, said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million. KRIV-TV ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offer their take on playing receiver Mike Williams after arrest

TAMPA — Tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested last month on charges of felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, made inactive against the Rams and released one day later. Cornerback Aqib Talib was suspended from the regular-season ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-21T00:42:39Z)

Lindsay Lohan Dropped from Linda Lovelace Biopic

"We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Wilder tells E! News . "We are currently in negotiations (with another actress) and working out the legalities of bringing her on board." Ultimately Wilder said the issue came down to "the impossibility ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-20T18:37:35Z)

B.J.Penn beats Matt Hughes in 21 seconds at UFC 123

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The UFC's first card featuring four former champions had one quick fight and another that went the distance. B.J. Penn beat Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson won a split decision against Lyoto ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T06:19:06Z)

Blake Griffin Dazzles, but Knicks Beat Clippers

LOS ANGELES — One man stood between the Knicks and a successful trip Saturday night, though in truth Blake Griffin was not really standing or spending much time with his feet on the ground at all. The lasting image of the evening was an airborne Griffin ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-21T05:07:31Z)

Pirates Won't Offer Contracts To Duke, LaRoche, Young

The Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday. (Source: RealGM.com 2010-11-20T06:34:36Z)

Ortiz Recount Continues

BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County continues to tally votes in the congressional recount of District 27. The recount, requested by Solomon Ortiz, started Friday morning at the Dancy building in Brownsville. Ortiz continues to trail Congressman-elect Blake ... (Source: KRGV.com 2010-11-20T02:45:32Z)

Only absentee ballots remain in S. Texas recount

AUSTIN — A ballot recount in South Texas demanded by U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz is nearly complete, but he's still trailing Republican challenger Blake Farenthold. Only about 15,000 absentee and early ballots have yet to be re-tabulated in Cameron County ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-21T02:08:33Z)

Historic Delta Queen for sale; group wants to revive cruises

LITTLE ROCK, Ark -- The historic Delta Queen riverboat, now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, is up for sale, and a group of Delta-region leaders hopes it gets tugged back into service carrying tourists on the big rivers in the nation's midsection. The ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-20T13:29:47Z)

Youth has served Buccaneers well

SAN FRANCISCO - Until wide receiver Mike Williams' DUI arrest in the wee hours of Friday morning, there had been few glaring "rookie mistakes" of any measure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-year players, on or off the field. In fact, last Sunday they ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-21T06:26:15Z)

Buccaneers shedding decades-old label of being a team that wins with defense

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are off to one of the strongest starts in the NFC are not the same old Bucs. Eight seasons removed from winning the franchise's only Super Bowl title with a dominating defense that was among the NFL 's best ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T01:24:23Z)

KATHLEEN PARKER: A BODY SCAN TOO FAR

In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land. Is this really for our own good? Or are we trading what's left of our human ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-21T06:04:47Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 10:40 pm

Yankees finalizing first offer to Jeter

The New York Yankees are prepared to offer Derek Jeter a three-year contract worth about $45 million, according to the New York Post. Jeter made $21 million in 2010, the final season of a 10-year contract, and is expected to want more than the $15 million ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-21T01:11:17Z)

Pittsburgh Pirates give up on Duke, LaRoche, Young

PITTSBURGH--The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster space for ... (Source: China Post 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

Pepperdine Graduates Offer Solutions

After a year of studies that including coming up with projects that could actually be used at credit unions, executives recently became the first graduates of NACUSO's Designing and Implementing Collaboration and Business Network program at Pepperdine ... (Source: Credit Union Times 2010-11-08T15:02:45Z)

Idaho rape charge dismissed after boyfriend tricks woman

BOISE -- A judge has dismissed rape charges against two southwestern Idaho men citing a quirk in state law concerning an unmarried women being tricked into having sex with a stranger. Fourth District Judge Cheri Copsey said what happened was despicable but ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-11-20T21:43:42Z)

Lindsay Lohan Dropped from Linda Lovelace Biopic

"We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Wilder tells E! News . "We are currently in negotiations (with another actress) and working out the legalities of bringing her on board." Ultimately Wilder said the issue came down to "the impossibility ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-20T18:37:35Z)

Stores opening on Thanksgiving Day

You better scarf down that turkey: Toys 'R' Us on Wednesday became the latest retailer to announce that it will open its doors on Thanksgiving Day. Stores have competed for years to offer the biggest deals at the most ungodly hours on Black Friday. First ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-17T10:55:51Z)

Knicks polish off three-game California sweep with gritty 124-115 win over Clippers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amare Stoudemire had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his career high-tying 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks completed a three-game California sweep with a 124-115 victory over the league ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-21T06:19:06Z)

Flowing across the Lennon universe

The Beatles are still here, there and everywhere. News last week that the band's catalog finally would be available on iTunes made the front page of the New York Times. The "Glee" kids are making a whole new generation swoon over "I Want to Hold Your Hand ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-20T14:41:22Z)

Two new programs offer vastly different takes of John Lennon

Ah, the gift and the tyranny of round numbers. The John Lennon industry has revved up a bit this season, when Lennon would have been 70 had he not been shot to death 30 years ago at the age of 40. Among the 2010 additions to the existing mounds of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-18T21:03:07Z)

New-look Pirates won't offer contracts to Duke, LaRoche and Young

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster space for ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-20T03:14:10Z)

Ed groups join lawsuit over Idaho tax deals

Download pleadings in the Idaho tax deals case , including three education groups' motions to intervene as additional plaintiffs in Rep. Shirley Ringo's lawsuit. BOISE - Three education groups are seeking to join Rep. Shirley Ringo, D-Moscow, in her ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-11-09T02:08:28Z)

Amar'e Stoudemire one-ups Blake Griffin as Knicks cap road trip with win over Los Angeles Clippers

LOS ANGELES - The Knicks finally got to see Saturday night what all the fuss is over Blake Griffin . Especially Danilo Gallinari . Yes, Griffin is definitely over a knee injury that cost him his entire rookie season last year. In fact, he had more ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-21T06:26:15Z)

Dollar General Celebrates Thanksgiving With A Week Full Of Special Deals

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is giving "Black Friday" bargain hunters a jump-start to holiday shopping by offering sale prices starting Sunday, Nov. 21. In addition, the discount retailer is providing convenience to Thanksgiving Day shoppers. All stores ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-18T16:09:38Z)

Appliance deals abound during black Friday sales

NEW YORK — It may not be the most romantic Christmas present, but for those seeking appliances this holiday season, deals are likely to be plentiful. Craig Johnson , president of retail consultancy Customer Growth Partners , said there will be many deals ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-21T05:50:28Z)

Yankees readying first offer for Jeter

NEW YORK -- The process of securing Derek Jeter's signature on a new Yankees contract has reached the next step, as the team is preparing to deliver its first offer to the shortstop's camp. Multiple reports have indicated that the Yankees have determined ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-11-21T03:05:49Z)

John Lennon Naked

 It's been almost 30 years since the murder of John Lennon. He would be 70 years old this year. In celebration of this remarkable life, Masterpiece Contemporary presents "Lennon Naked", tomorrow Sunday, November 21 on PBS, having been first ... (Source: Hollywood Today.net 2010-11-21T00:56:58Z)

Live Blog: UFC 123 Rampage vs. Machida at 8 p.m.

AUBURN HILLS -- Join MLive.com's James Schmehl at 8 p.m. tonight from the Palace of Auburn Hills for live round-by-round updates and results as Rampage Jackson takes on Lyoto Machida in a meeting of former light heavyweight champions at UFC 123. And, be ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-20T22:26:39Z)

Lindsay Lohan Loses Lead Role in Linda Lovelace Biopic

Lindsay Lohan is out of Inferno . The 24-year-old actress, who is in rehab at the Betty Ford Center, has been dropped from the Linda Lovelace biopic in which she was set to star, according to E! News . "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-20T22:40:58Z)

Beard pours her efforts into outreach center, clinic

On an unpromising corner of Ingram and Spruce Streets there is a structure that houses a bank of computers, albeit second hand instruments, but valuable for their intended purpose.  They are the tools that Mary Beard hopes will help students deficient in ... (Source: Log Cabin Democrat 2010-11-21T04:24:34Z)

Rogers' Chatr under fire

The Competition Bureau is asking a court to fine Rogers Communications $10 million over claims that advertising for Rogers' discount Chatr brand is misleading when it claims to offer superior service to rivals. After a two-month investigation, the bureau ... (Source: Toronto Sun 2010-11-19T18:31:37Z)

Football, Yankee Stadium go hand-in-hand

Forget big shoes; when Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tommy Rees suited up on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, he had a big locker to fill -- that of Derek Jeter. Not to put pressure on the guy before he faced the Army Black Knights in the first football ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-11-21T06:11:56Z)

Lindsay Lohan out of porn star biopic

More bad news for Lindsay Lohan: E! is reporting that "Inferno" director Matthew Wilder says the Linda Lovelace biopic will move forward without Lohan. "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Wilder told E!. "We are currently in negotiations ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-20T18:59:03Z)

Pirates Won't Offer Contracts To Duke, LaRoche, Young

The Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday. (Source: RealGM.com 2010-11-20T06:34:36Z)

CS Bakersfield beats Pepperdine 66-64

MALIBU, Calif.—Alex Johnson scored 18 points and CS Bakersfield beat Pepperdine 66-64 Saturday. The Roadrunners (2-2) withstood two late Pepperdine (1-3) shot attempts with Stephon Carter blocking a Lorne Jackson layup with .7 seconds to play, and the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-21T05:28:59Z)

Competition Bureau seeks maximum $10m fine against Rogers for Chatr ads

MONTREAL The federal Competition Bureau wants more than $10 million in penalties levied against Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly using misleading advertising to promote its new Chatr talk-and-text discount mobile brand. The Competition Bureau said ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-11-19T23:10:47Z)

Rogers Wireless Facing C$10 Million Fine Over Advertising Campaign

­Canada's Competition Bureau says that it has begun legal proceedings against Rogers Communications to stop what the Bureau has concluded is misleading advertising of Rogers' Chatr discount cell phone and text service. Rogers' Canada-wide advertising ... (Source: Cellular-News 2010-11-20T18:08:57Z)

Judge tosses Ringo's tax deals lawsuit, but new version already filed

4th District Judge Cheri Copsey on Thursday "reluctantly" granted the state's motion to dismiss Rep. Shirley Ringo's lawsuit over secret tax deals for lack of standing, but said in her decision that Ringo's allegations were "very troubling ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-11-19T15:25:30Z)

UFC 123 play-by-play: 'Rampage' vs. Machida, Hughes vs. Penn

Join us tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET for play-by-play coverage of UFC 123's Spike TV and pay-per-view broadcasts, headlined by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida and Matt Hughes vs. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. (Source: USA Today 2010-11-21T05:43:18Z)

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, B.J. Penn win at UFC 123

The UFC's first card featuring four former champions had one quick fight and another that went the distance. B.J. Penn beat Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson won a split decision against Lyoto Machida at UFC 123 on Saturday night ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T06:19:06Z)

Stoudemire drops 39, helps Knicks fend-off Clippers

LOS ANGELES -- Amare Stoudemire had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his career high-tying 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks completed a three-game California sweep with a 124-115 victory over the league-worst ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-21T06:26:15Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 9:40 pm

IOC, IAAF will issue guidelines on gender cases

LONDON -- International sports officials are completing guidelines on how to deal with athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon to help ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-19T20:04:40Z)

Continued: Deal with NYC settles majority of lawsuits over toxic dust from WTC site cleanup after 9/11

NEW YORK - A deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after Sept. 11 will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment to the responders. More ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-20T08:14:49Z)

Google Mulling Purchase of Groupon, Sources Say

Google ( GOOG ) is reportedly in discussions to buy local e-commerce discounter Groupon for a higher price than rival Yahoo! ( YHOO ) mulled earlier this year. According to a report by All Things Digital, which cited sources familiar with the matter ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-19T16:08:27Z)

IOC, IAAF finalizing rules on gender cases

LONDON (AP) — International sports officials are finalizing guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-11-20T01:12:28Z)

As shopping hours encroach on turkey time, Black Friday bargain hunters may miss out

The marquee on Route 1 North outside Quaker Bridge Mall announcing the center's 5 a.m. Black Friday opening tells only part of the story. In reality, shoppers who begin their holiday buying frenzy in the early morning hours the day after Thanksgiving ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-11-21T03:20:08Z)

Landrieu Renegotiates Trash Deal, Adds Recycling

Mayor Mitch Landrieu said Monday that the city has renegotiated its deal with Metro Disposal, one of the city's garbage collection contractors. The deal drops the city costs from $18.15 per household to $15.99 per household, and that includes curbside ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T18:42:20Z)

Biz Break: For Google, a deal in the works to buy Groupon?

Today: Google reportedly is trying to buy Groupon. Plus: Silicon Valley's jobless rate falls in October. Testimony in a dispute involving Oracle and SAP ends without an appearance by HP's new CEO, who used to be CEO at SAP. Google and Groupon? Mountain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-19T21:09:06Z)

Former French Defense Minister Admits Kickbacks On Arms Deal To Pakistan

Paris, France (AHN) - Former French Defense Minister Charles Millon has confessed to accepting kickbacks in an arms deal with Pakistan during French presidential election campaign in 1995. The payments were later cancelled, causing an indirect affect on ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-19T01:42:18Z)

Former DGNI offers to spill the beans on France-Pak arms deal kickbacks case

Islamabad, Nov 20 : In the latest development in the France-Pak arms deal kickbacks case, former Director General Naval Intelligence (DGNI) of the Pakistan Navy has offered to help Islamabad and Paris in booking the corrupt and bringing back the looted ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-11-20T10:59:27Z)

'Small-Business Saturday' an effort to boost sales of local retailers

In between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shoppers are being encouraged to participate in "Small-Business Saturday." The campaign, which is new this year, is aimed at getting people to shop at locally owned retailers on the Saturday after Thanksgiving ... (Source: Lincoln Journal Star 2010-11-21T04:46:02Z)

Live Blog: UFC 123 Rampage vs. Machida at 8 p.m.

AUBURN HILLS -- Join MLive.com's James Schmehl at 8 p.m. tonight from the Palace of Auburn Hills for live round-by-round updates and results as Rampage Jackson takes on Lyoto Machida in a meeting of former light heavyweight champions at UFC 123. And, be ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-20T22:26:39Z)

Watch UFC 123 : Rampage Vs Machida Live Streaming Free

Watch UFC 123 Rampage vs Machida Live Streaming online free here. Coming up this Saturday night is another MMA spectacular event. UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida is to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010 at The Palace of Auburn ... (Source: Salon 2010-11-21T04:31:43Z)

Largest boil-water order since Katrina issued in New Orleans, to last at least until Sunday

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mayor Mitch Landrieu says New Orleans' most widespread boil -water order since Hurricane Katrina will continue at least until 3 p.m. Sunday, because that's how long it will take to test for bacteria. The order covers most of the city ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-21T01:11:17Z)

Florida Supreme Court upholds issue of bonds for U.S. Sugar land deal

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday belatedly upheld a defunct state plan to float bonds to pay for a $536 million, 73,000-acre land deal with U.S. Sugar Corp. -- but the judicial approval came tempered by an important exception and a pointed critique ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-19T05:59:59Z)

Groupon shopping itself?

First it was Yahoo. Now it's Google . Apparently, if all of the anonymously sourced stories springing from Wall Street are true, deal-of-the-day Web site Groupon has no shortage of Silicon Valley suitors. The All Things Digital blog, written by a Wall ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-20T17:47:28Z)

For local retailers, their day to shine

For years, small businesses have lived in the shadow of sprawling malls, big-box stores and category killers that draw the deal-seeking masses in the frenzied shopping days after Thanksgiving. Now they are fighting back. This year will usher in Small ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-20T06:56:04Z)

UFC 123 results : Watch Rampage vs Machida Fight Video

Watch UFC 123 Rampage vs Machida Live Streaming online free here. Coming up this Saturday night is another MMA spectacular event. UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida is to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010 at The Palace of Auburn ... (Source: Salon 2010-11-21T05:07:31Z)

Vikings activate Sidney Rice

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have activated wide receiver Sidney Rice in time to play the Packers. Rice had hip surgery in late August and returned to practice two weeks ago. The team announced the move on Saturday. Vikings coach Brad ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-20T23:45:23Z)

IOC, IAAF finalising rules on gender cases

LONDON, England (AP) — International sports officials are finalising guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) medical commission, said ... (Source: Jamaica Observer 2010-11-20T07:53:20Z)

Early Black Friday deals to stretch out shopping spirit

Color the Friday after Thanksgiving a different shade of black this year. Traditionally, Black Friday has always been the official kickoff of holiday shopping, when bargain-hungry consumers line up outside stores before dawn to take advantage of blowout ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-11-20T19:56:19Z)

Deal settles suits over WTC toxic dust

NEW YORK: A deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after September 11 will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment to the responders ... (Source: Peninsula 2010-11-20T20:46:26Z)

Small businesses joining push for post-Thanksgiving shopping

For years, small businesses have lived in the shadow of the sprawling malls and big-box stores that draw the deal-seeking masses in the frenzied shopping days after Thanksgiving. Now they are fighting back. This year will usher in the inaugural Small ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

Supreme Court approves Everglades land deal, with exception

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday upheld -- with one pointed and potentially critical exception -- state water managers' plans to bankroll a $536 million purchase of a big chunk of the U.S. Sugar Corp. empire with bonds. The justices did reverse part ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-18T20:27:20Z)

WA attorney general's power questioned in lawsuits

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The scope of Attorney General Rob McKenna's power to independently sue -- or to refuse to sue -- is at the heart of two lawsuits before the state Supreme Court this week. McKenna, one of the most prominent Republicans in the state and a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T00:45:02Z)

Sears Holdings loss widens in 3rd quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened more than expected, dragged down by weak revenue at its long-suffering Sears chain, hurt by poor sales of appliances and clothing. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T15:55:19Z)

Vikings activate Rice from PUP list for game vs. Packers

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings activated wide receiver Sidney Rice in time to play the Packers. Rice had hip surgery in late August and returned to practice two weeks ago. The team announced the move on Saturday. Vikings coach Brad Childress ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-21T05:07:31Z)

Boil water advisory issued for entire east bank of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS – Officials are calling it a catastrophic failure of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board's power plant. "We don't know the cause of the failure. We don't know," said Marcia St. Martin, executive director of the Sewerage and Water Board ... (Source: WWL-TV 2010-11-20T23:02:26Z)

Deal with NYC settles most lawsuits over toxic 9/11 dust

NEW YORK, N.Y. A deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-11-20T18:30:25Z)

NFL Dish: Rice activated; Chargers deal with injuries

The Vikings activated wide receiver Sidney Rice, who has yet to play this season after having hip surgery this summer, from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday. Rice was a big factor in the team's — and Brett Favre's — success in 2009 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-20T23:59:42Z)

French victims ask their president to surrender immunity

PARIS: Families of French engineers killed in a 2002 bomb attack in Pakistan pressed on Thursday for President Nicolas Sarkozy to testify over alleged corruption linked to the deaths. A lawyer for the families said they had lodged a demand with ... (Source: Pakistan News Service 2010-11-20T09:33:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 8:41 pm

Astros owner McLane putting team up for sale

HOUSTON -- Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-20T00:00:53Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat for sale, some want it to again carry tourists along US rivers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee , some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old Delta ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-11-20T02:09:44Z)

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Holiday Shopping

Following are experts who can discuss various aspects of holiday shopping, including retail trends, e-commerce, consumer behavior, economic implications, deals/discounts and more. You may also find additional experts who can speak on this topic by visiting ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-19T20:54:47Z)

Apple iPad on sale at TJ Maxx, and reportedly Marshalls, for $400

The iPad has landed at TJ Maxx for about $400, and according to various tech and Apple blogs, Marshalls is selling it for the same price. The two bargain retailers, both owned by The TJX Companies , are reportedly selling the entry level iPad, which is Wi ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T23:03:37Z)

Apple, Android help smartphone sales double over last year, report says

Watch out dumb phones, the smartphones are piling on. The global sale of smartphones during the third quarter nearly doubled over the same period last year, to 80 million, said research firm Gartner Inc. in a report Wednesday . Smartphones comprised about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Rogers Wireless Facing C$10 Million Fine Over Advertising Campaign

­Canada's Competition Bureau says that it has begun legal proceedings against Rogers Communications to stop what the Bureau has concluded is misleading advertising of Rogers' Chatr discount cell phone and text service. Rogers' Canada-wide advertising ... (Source: Cellular-News 2010-11-20T18:08:57Z)

Historic Delta Queen riverboat up for sale

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The historic Delta Queen riverboat is up for sale, and although it's now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, some are hoping it gets back to its roots by carrying tourists along the nation's large rivers. The 84-year-old ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-11-20T20:53:35Z)

Last weekend for pre Black Friday sales

The last of the early Black Friday sales are being offered this weekend. Many stores have been offering specials leading up to the big shopping day. Here are the latest deals: More early Black Friday deals and links to these specials can be found at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-19T13:45:17Z)

Pre-Black Friday Bargains: Why It Pays to Wait

This year, the mania is more intense than ever. Black Friday deals have been leaked two weeks early and posted on Facebook -- all to get you in the mood to buy. " Good Morning America " correspondent Becky Worley appeared on the show this morning to tell ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-16T13:34:31Z)

UFC 123 Fight Cards | Rampage Jackson vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida happens on Saturday night, November 20, 2010 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT live from The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn HIlls, Michigan. Here are the official fight cards. » Full Story on netwatchers.livejournal.com (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-20T16:50:12Z)

Small businesses joining push for post-Thanksgiving shopping

For years, small businesses have lived in the shadow of the sprawling malls and big-box stores that draw the deal-seeking masses in the frenzied shopping days after Thanksgiving. Now they are fighting back. This year will usher in the inaugural Small ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

Wife: Sausalito man not aboard his plane that crashed in Florida

The wife of a Sausalito man said he was not aboard his small civilian plane that crashed while assisting with a military training exercise in rural central Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that local authorities confirmed all ... (Source: Marin Independent Journal 2010-11-18T21:38:55Z)

Early Black Friday deals to stretch out shopping spirit

Color the Friday after Thanksgiving a different shade of black this year. Traditionally, Black Friday has always been the official kickoff of holiday shopping, when bargain-hungry consumers line up outside stores before dawn to take advantage of blowout ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-11-20T19:56:19Z)

Historic Delta Queen for sale; group wants to revive cruises

LITTLE ROCK, Ark -- The historic Delta Queen riverboat, now a floating hotel docked in Tennessee, is up for sale, and a group of Delta-region leaders hopes it gets tugged back into service carrying tourists on the big rivers in the nation's midsection. The ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-20T13:29:47Z)

Watch UFC 123 Rampage Jackson vs Lyoto Machida Online

UFC 123 is ready to start tonight live from the Palace of Auburn Hills. Who will win the fight? Will Rampage Jackson be too strong for Lyoto Machida, or will Machida's techinique be too much for Rampage. Either way this will be a great fight and if you ... (Source: Press Banner 2010-11-20T16:21:34Z)

TJ Maxx Selling Apple iPads for $100 Off, Today

Discount retailer TJ Maxx is offering discounted Apple iPads for $100 off, the company confirmed via its Twitter acccount on Thursday night. The black, 16-Gbyte Wi-Fi iPads are on sale now at selected TJ Maxx stores, but the stores aren't being advertised ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-19T19:57:31Z)

For local retailers, their day to shine

For years, small businesses have lived in the shadow of sprawling malls, big-box stores and category killers that draw the deal-seeking masses in the frenzied shopping days after Thanksgiving. Now they are fighting back. This year will usher in Small ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-20T06:56:04Z)

Competition Bureau seeks maximum $10m fine against Rogers for Chatr ads

MONTREAL The federal Competition Bureau wants more than $10 million in penalties levied against Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly using misleading advertising to promote its new Chatr talk-and-text discount mobile brand. The Competition Bureau said ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-11-19T23:10:47Z)

Shoppers, stores map out strategy for Black Friday

After the thanks are said, the turkey is gone and the bellies are full, Shelly Flores will gather the ads from Thursday's newspaper and map out plans for Black Friday with friends and family. One person will hit Target. One will hit Kohl's. Another goes to ... (Source: East Valley Tribune 2010-11-20T21:15:04Z)

Golden Gate Ferry fares to rise in January

Golden Gate Ferry riders who use discount transit cards will soon face higher fares. The Golden Gate Bridge District's Board of Directors voted on Friday in favor of a 10 percent fare hike for those riders. The Marin Independent Journal reports that the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-20T17:04:31Z)

Houston Astros are up for sale

Houston — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. McLane, 74, said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million. KRIV-TV ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

Rogers pledges to defend itself against CRTC claims

MONTREAL — Rogers Communications says it will vigorously defend itself in court against claims by the federal Competition Bureau over its discount wireless brand. The Bureau is accusing Rogers of using misleading advertising to promote its talk-and-text ... (Source: CTV 2010-11-20T21:50:51Z)

Bizbeat: Stores get set for Black Friday

Local businesses are preparing for what is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year -- Black Friday. Many shoppers use the day after Thanksgiving to get a head start on holiday gift shopping. Some retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Sears , are even ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T04:03:05Z)

Small retailers compete on Black Friday by offering personal attention, deals

Susie Mauldin estimates she goes through eight to 10 gallons of coffee on the day after Thanksgiving. Not personally, mind you. But the customers who frequent her Marietta Square boutique on Black Friday have been up since the crack of dawn to shop. When ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-11-17T22:30:12Z)

Sausalito, Larkspur ferry trips likely to cost more with Clipper

SAN FRANCISCO — Ferry riders who use their Clipper card to pay fares will likely be charged more starting in January. Golden Gate Ferry passengers who use the regional transit-payment card currently receive a 46 percent discount on fares between ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-11-19T05:31:21Z)

Owner puts Houston Astros up for sale

HOUSTON — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is putting his franchise up for sale. The 74-year-old McLane said he's retained the New York investment firm Allen and Company to help him unload the team he purchased in November 1992 for about $117 million ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-20T02:38:22Z)

Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Walmart hatch Black Friday deals

Big news for Black Friday shoppers! Target will sell $3 appliances and Best Buy is planning to offer Sony laptops for $399.99 and a Blu-Ray disc player by Toshiba for $59.99, according to Black Friday ads posted on gottadeal.com. Toys R Us will have Mega ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-16T20:08:14Z)

Sears Holdings loss widens in 3rd quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened more than expected, dragged down by weak revenue at its long-suffering Sears chain, hurt by poor sales of appliances and clothing. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T15:55:19Z)

Lauzon heads into UFC 123 backed with hard work and passion

Anytime a fighter gets offered a bout there can be a brief period when their coaches are a little hesitant. Those prefight nerves and doubts will either go away or remain depending on the work the fighter puts in before the fight. "Well obviously when ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-20T18:59:03Z)

Walmart, Target & Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Ads Leaked

Black Friday 2010 Ad Leak Alert; Sears, Best Buy, Walmart, & Target. Best Buy has some amazing Black Friday sales coming your way. How would you like a 50-inch HDTV for $699? Best Buy is offering a Panasonic Viera 50-inch plasma TV for $699. The Nintendo ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-19T11:22:07Z)

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