Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 11:41 pm

Lions end Kevin Smith's season

Sometime after I checked out Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Lions made a significant roster move. The team placed tailback Kevin Smith on injured reserve and promoted linebacker Caleb Campbell from the practice squad. I guess it's possible that Smith's ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-21T15:37:26Z)

Lions place RB Kevin Smith on IR, activate LB Caleb Campbell

The Lions placed running back Kevin Smith on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season. Smith, who underwent thumb surgery, suffered the injury in last week's loss to Buffalo. He had 133 yards on 34 carries this season as the backup to Jahvid Best. Chris ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-21T04:17:24Z)

KSU football coach Doug Martin resigns

Kent State football coach Doug Martin will coach his last game for the Golden Flashes' game this Friday against Ohio at Dix Stadium. Martin informed KSU Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen of his decision Sunday afternoon. ''I'd like to thank Doug for his ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-22T01:17:16Z)

Kent State's Martin announces resignation

Kent, OH (Sports Network) - Kent State head football coach Doug Martin announced Sunday that he has resigned his position, effective at the end of the season. Martin, the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference, is 28-53 in seven seasons at ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-22T02:21:41Z)

AT&T Black Friday deals offer HTC, Blackberry, Motorola smart phones for a penny

AT&T announced Black Friday deals offering new and refurbished smart phones – including Blackberry, HTC, Motorola and Sony Ericsson models – for one penny, plus the cost of a two-year contract. The AT&T deals run Friday, November 26 (beginning at 12:01 ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-11-19T16:37:05Z)

Ecuador Says Two Oil Firms Will Not Sign New Deals

QUITO (Reuters) - A pair of international oil firms are set to reject new contracts offered by Ecuador's government as part of the OPEC member's bid to increase state revenue from the sector, President Rafael Correa said on Saturday. Tuesday is the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-21T03:41:37Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Nov 22 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0500 GMT on Monday. For Reuters columns on deals, click on ) ** Hana Financial Group Inc plans to announce its ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-22T07:15:10Z)

Ecuador: 2 foreign oil companies could leave

QUITO (MarketWatch) -- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-21T16:13:14Z)

Margaret Burroughs, Founder of African American Museum, Dies

The 93-year-old founder of America's foremost museum of African American history has died in her Chicago home, surrounded by her family, the Sun-Times reported. Margaret Burroughs was one of nine principal founders of the DuSable Museum of African American ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-21T21:13:53Z)

Kent State's Coach Martin resigns

KENT, Ohio, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Kent State football Coach Doug Martin said Sunday he is resigning at the end of the season. Martin has coached the Golden Flashes for seven years and is the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference. He has compiled ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-22T02:57:29Z)

Margaret Burroughs, founder of Chicago DuSable Museum of African American History, dead at 93

CHICAGO - A founder of one of the oldest African-American history museums in the country has died. A spokesman for the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, Raymond Ward, says Margaret Burroughs died in her sleep at her Chicago home Sunday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-22T02:43:10Z)

What's Cooking Delaware: Apples were vital to early American settlers

Mennonites settled in Germantown, near Philadelphia, in 1683. One of the many culinary treats they made was dark, spiced apple butter from cider. It was eaten on homemade bread with cottage cheese, known as schmierkase. Another of the "Pennsylvania Dutch ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-11-10T08:40:59Z)

Pardoned turkey is not going to Disneyland

WASHINGTON - The turkey that President Obama will pardon this year for Thanksgiving is going to George Washington's house, not Mickey Mouse's, after his life is spared. A Disneyland spokesman said Friday that after five years of taking turkeys, the park ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-21T07:59:19Z)

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News: Hanson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, the Detroit News reports. Impact: He'll shoot for a return in the Lions' annual Thanksgiving day game next week. Dave Rayner will handle the Lions' kicking duties in Week 11's ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

MediaFinder Launches iPhone App with Data on 8,000 U.S. and Canadian Newspapers

MediaFinder ( http://www.mediafinder.com ), the largest online database of North American publications, today launched a free newspaper app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that provides access to data on more than 8,000 U.S. and Canadian newspapers. To ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-21T14:11:32Z)

Founder of DuSable Museum dies

Margaret Burroughs, a main founder of one of the oldest African-American history museums in the country, died Sunday, said a spokesman for the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago. The museum said Burroughs was 93. She died in her sleep at ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-11-22T06:03:35Z)

Palestinian Leader Insists on Halt to Settlements in East Jerusalem

JERUSALEM – The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas , said on Sunday that any American proposal for restarting Israeli-Palestinian negotiations must include a complete halt in Israeli settlement building, including in East Jerusalem. It was not ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-21T20:16:37Z)

Apple is learning to speak Chinese

BEIJING -- Apple is learning to speak Chinese. The Cupertino company is on a store-building binge in hopes of creating a massive new market for its products. With two stores already in the capital city, and another two in Shanghai, Apple plans to have 25 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-21T12:09:51Z)

Sunday announcements

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. announces the annual meeting luncheon is Dec. 2 at Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. Fourth St., Mansfield. Registration is 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Reservations are required. For more ... (Source: Seneca County Advertiser-Tribune 2010-11-22T04:59:10Z)

Palestinian Leader Insists on Halt to Settlements

JERUSALEM -- The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, said Sunday that any American proposal for restarting Israeli-Palestinian negotiations must include East Jerusalem as part of a complete halt in Israeli settlement building. It was not immediately ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-22T04:52:00Z)

End the turkey pardon

From the Associated Press: "WASHINGTON— The turkey President Barack Obama will pardon this year for Thanksgiving is going to George Washington's house, not Mickey Mouse's, after his life is spared. A Disneyland spokesman said Friday that after five ... (Source: Daily Mail - Charleston (blog) 2010-11-22T05:13:29Z)

Thanksgiving dinner will cost you calories as well as cash

An annual survey by the American Farm Bureau found that the price for a dinner for 10 rose 1.3 percent to $43.47. It's not a record though; 2008 still holds that title, with a cost of $44.61. Hiding behind that grocery receipt is another price: The feast ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-11-19T12:40:51Z)

Palestinian leader: No negotiations unless Israel halts construction in east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM - The Palestinian president warned on Sunday that he would not accept a U.S. proposal for resuming peace talks unless Israel stops building homes for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem. Mahmoud Abbas' position complicated already troubled American ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T16:56:11Z)

Suspected U.S. missiles kill 6 in Pakistan

MIR ALI, Pakistan — Four suspected U.S. missiles slammed into a house in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing six people in an area near the Afghan border teeming with local and foreign militants, intelligence officials said. The strike, carried out ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-21T16:13:14Z)

Ecuador says two oil firms not to sign new contracts

QUITO: A pair of international oil firms are set to reject new contracts offered by Ecuador's government as part of the OPEC member's bid to increase state revenue from the sector, President Rafael Correa said Sunday. Tuesday is the deadline for ... (Source: Saudi Gazette 2010-11-21T23:01:15Z)

$1B Gulf deal with Exxon raises young firm's profile

Energy XXI will pay Exxon Mobil Corp. $1 billion for a swath of shallow-water fields in the Gulf of Mexico, in a deal that significantly boosts both the output and profile of the young, independent oil and gas company. With the all-cash transaction, Energy ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-22T06:10:45Z)

American Indians celebrate harvest

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Brookses in Pembroke will eat bear meat for Thanksgiving. The Martins in Person County will eat rabbit. These American Indian families have nothing against turkey. They're just doing what the Wampanoags did with the Pilgrims in ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-11-21T05:00:21Z)

U.S. drone attack kills 6 in Pakistan

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- An unmanned U.S. drone aircraft bombed a suspected Taliban and al-Qaida compound in northwest Pakistan Sunday, killing at least six people, officials said. A national security employee who asked not to be identified ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-21T15:58:55Z)

Suspected US Drone Attack Kills 6 in Pakistan

Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. unmanned aircraft has fired missiles at a residence in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least six people. Authorities say Sunday's drone attack occurred in North Waziristan, a tribal area on the Afghan ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-11-21T15:51:45Z)

Energy XXI To Acquire Some Gulf Of Mexico Fields From Exxon For $1 Bln

(RTTNews) - Independent oil and natural gas company Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. (EXXI: News , EXXI.L) agreed Sunday to acquire certain shallow-water oil and natural gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico from affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corp. (EXC: News ) for about ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-22T02:07:22Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 10:41 pm

Vatican: Pope's condom comments not 'revolutionary'

VATICAN CITY - Vatican officials insist it's nothing "revolutionary," but to many other people Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments regarding condom use mark an important moment in the battle against AIDS and an effort by the pontiff to burnish his image ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-22T00:55:47Z)

9/11 Responders Settle Lawsuit Over Toxic Dust at Ground Zero

The deal will resolve an overwhelming majority of the lawsuits over the city's failure to provide protective equipment to the army of construction workers, police officers and firefighters who spent months clearing and sifting rubble after Sept. 11. Among ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-20T05:30:10Z)

Ecuador: 2 foreign oil companies could leave

QUITO (MarketWatch) -- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-21T16:13:14Z)

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)

AT&T Black Friday deals offer HTC, Blackberry, Motorola smart phones for a penny

AT&T announced Black Friday deals offering new and refurbished smart phones – including Blackberry, HTC, Motorola and Sony Ericsson models – for one penny, plus the cost of a two-year contract. The AT&T deals run Friday, November 26 (beginning at 12:01 ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-11-19T16:37:05Z)

Pope's words offer guarded hope for some believers

GENEVA – Roman Catholic believers and leaders in parts of the world most stricken by AIDS drew hope from Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments on condoms, even if the Vatican took pains to explain that nothing has changed about its policy on contraception ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-22T04:44:51Z)

PLYMOUTH - Sargento, Plymouth ink expansion deal

City of Plymouth and Sargento Foods officials have signed a development agreement to help Sargento expand its facilities. Sargento is proposing to spend $12-$15 million to build a three-story, 45,000-square-foot headquarters on a two-acre parcel that will ... (Source: Biz Times 2010-11-19T12:33:42Z)

Rent Payment Service To Accept American Express

CHICAGO , Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Online rent payment service WilliamPaid today announced that it is now accepting American Express cards as another way that tenants can pay their rent. By accepting American Express, users of WilliamPaid's online ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-19T16:08:27Z)

Colangelo says Raptors deal adds to team's core

TORONTO(AP) -- The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-21T19:26:30Z)

Cheesemaker Sargento signs off on $12 million expansion in Plymouth

PLYMOUTH — Cheesemaker Sargento has signed an agreement with the city of Plymouth to expand its operations in eastern Wisconsin. Sargento plans to spend $12 million to $15 million to build a new headquarters that will connect with existing office and ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-11-20T15:38:37Z)

Amazon will let you gift e-books this holiday season

Wrapping a book isn't that difficult, but not wrapping it is even easier. Amazon announced today that you can now gift e-books from its site with nothing more than the recipient's e-mail address. A "Give as a Gift" icon will allow you to purchase ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-19T22:42:09Z)

In holiday shopping, Small Business Saturday is small business' rebuttal to Black Friday

The Friday after Thanksgiving has seen Ali Kutner practicing a sad custom in recent years. She opens her Bohema Artisan & Vintage Boutique on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, only to experience none of the buying mania that prompted the day's designation as ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-21T07:59:19Z)

Feeling lucky? Take BP final settlement offer now or wait and see, maybe get less later

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T18:36:24Z)

Ecuador's Correa: Two Foreign Oil Cos Could Leave The Country

QUITO -(Dow Jones)- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-21T06:04:47Z)

Energy XXI To Acquire Some Gulf Of Mexico Fields From Exxon For $1 Bln

(RTTNews) - Independent oil and natural gas company Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. (EXXI: News , EXXI.L) agreed Sunday to acquire certain shallow-water oil and natural gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico from affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corp. (EXC: News ) for about ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-22T02:07:22Z)

Ecuador Says Two Oil Firms Will Not Sign New Deals

QUITO (Reuters) - A pair of international oil firms are set to reject new contracts offered by Ecuador's government as part of the OPEC member's bid to increase state revenue from the sector, President Rafael Correa said on Saturday. Tuesday is the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-21T03:41:37Z)

Amazon to allow gifting of Kindle e-books

SEATTLE – Amazon.com Inc. has begun allowing customers to give its Kindle e-books to others. Before, customers could only give gift certificates to cover the cost of an e-book. To receive a Kindle e-book gift, the recipient only needs an e-mail address ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-19T21:37:43Z)

$1B Gulf deal with Exxon raises young firm's profile

Energy XXI will pay Exxon Mobil Corp. $1 billion for a swath of shallow-water fields in the Gulf of Mexico, in a deal that significantly boosts both the output and profile of the young, independent oil and gas company. With the all-cash transaction, Energy ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-22T06:10:45Z)

Number of denied BP claims rises sharply

Some 20,000 people have been told they have no right to emergency compensation, compared to about 125 denials at the end of September. This is in addition to many others who say they are getting mere fractions of what they've lost, while others are ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-21T18:29:14Z)

Bryan Colangelo's latest deal another step in rebuilding Bosh-less Raptors

TORONTO - The youth movement continues for the Toronto Raptors. Toronto president and GM Bryan Colangelo added another young piece to the Raptors puzzle as he continues to rebuild in the post-Chris Bosh era. He acquired promising guard Jarryd Bayless plus ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-11-21T18:50:43Z)

BP victims' quandry: Settle now or sue later?

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-22T01:02:57Z)

MediaFinder Launches iPhone App with Data on 8,000 U.S. and Canadian Newspapers

MediaFinder ( http://www.mediafinder.com ), the largest online database of North American publications, today launched a free newspaper app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that provides access to data on more than 8,000 U.S. and Canadian newspapers. To ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-21T14:11:32Z)

Ground Zero workers to share $625-million settlement from New York City

NEW YORK -- More than 10,000 workers exposed to the tons of toxic dust that blanketed Ground Zero after the World Trade Center fell have ended their bruising legal fight with New York City and joined a settlement worth at least $625 million, officials said ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-20T08:43:27Z)

Deal Settles Most Lawsuits Over WTC Toxic Dust

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 than 10,000 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-20T08:07:39Z)

Sargento will build new headquarters

PLYMOUTH — Cheesemaker Sargento has signed an agreement with the city to expand its operations. Sargento plans to spend $12 million to $15 million to build a new headquarters that will connect with existing office and production space. The city will ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-20T16:43:03Z)

UPDATE 2-Energy XXI buying Exxon Gulf of Mexico fields for $1 bln

* Fields produce about 20,000 BOE per day (Changes headline, first paragraph, adds background) NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Oil and gas exploration company Energy XXI agreed to buy nine Exxon Mobil oil and gas fields in the shallow waters of the Gulf of ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-22T02:36:00Z)

Raptors add financial flexibility in 5-player deal

The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets , Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's young core and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-21T18:29:14Z)

Amazon gives hint on number of Kindle users

SEATTLE -- Amazon.com is giving a hint about how many people are using the Kindle and related apps. The Kindle e-reader starts at $139 for a version that can wirelessly download content over Wi-Fi, but Amazon also offers a number of free applications that ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-19T20:47:37Z)

Pope's condom comments may impact AIDS fight, his legacy

Vatican City — Vatican officials insist it's nothing "revolutionary," but to many other people Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments regarding condom use mark an important moment in the battle against AIDS and an effort by the pontiff to burnish his image ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-22T05:56:26Z)

Steals & Deals: American Express gift cards offering prizes

American Express has launched their "Season of Surprises," a new holiday promotion when you buy American Express gift cards. Imagine giving your friends a gift and finding out later that it is worth more- $10,000, or even $100,000. Over 2,000 prizes are ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-18T16:45:25Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 9:41 pm

Feel lucky? Take BP offer now or get less later

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T17:39:08Z)

Survivor Series 2010 results

WWE Survivor Series was the pay-per-view held tonight at The American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Here are the results and highlights of the show. Match 1: United States Championship Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Ted Dibiase : Maryse is with Ted Dibiase ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-22T05:13:29Z)

Raptors add financial flexibility in 5-player deal

The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets , Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's young core and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-21T18:29:14Z)

Food Safety Bill In Doubt As Republican Senator Demands Vote on Earmarks Ban First

EINNEWS, November 19---A major, totally unrelated roadblock is keeping the U.S. Senate from voting on a food safety bill that seems certain to pass if it ever comes up for an yes or no vote. The vote was scheduled for Thursday, but Oklahoma Republican Tom ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-22T05:06:19Z)

Irish Rescue Deal to Create Fund, May Restructure Banks, EU Ministers Say

European Union finance ministers said a rescue agreement for Ireland will create a capital fund for the country's banks and may end up "restructuring" the financial industry. "The programme will also include a fund for potential future capital ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-21T20:38:05Z)

Stars are out for the American Music Awards

Justin Bieber's first American Music Awards was perfection. The 16-year-old teen heartthrob went four-for-four on Sunday night, capturing every award he was nominated for, including the top award of the night, favorite artist. He beat a list that featured ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-22T05:13:29Z)

Officers swarm rugged Utah canyon, hunting shooter who critically wounded state park ranger

MOAB, Utah - Law officers hunting a gunman accused of critically wounding a Utah Park ranger tracked the man's footprints in a canyon along the Colorado River, recovering his rifle and backpack, authorities said. Dozens of officers joined in the manhunt ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T12:17:00Z)

Euro Advances on Ireland Bank-Rescue Package; N.Z. Dollar Drops

Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose for a fourth day versus the dollar and yen on bets an agreement to rescue Irish banks will prevent contagion across the region's debt markets. The common currency reached a one-week high versus the greenback after ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-22T05:06:19Z)

Valuable or best? Which should decide MVP?

Barry Larkin was so sure that he wouldn't be named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1995 that he booked himself a December vacation in Mexico and luxuriated in the jungle, far off the postseason-award-buzzing grid. "Nobody knew where I was ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

In MVP voting, Joey Votto's got numbers on his side

CINCINNATI -- It wasn't a real good sign for Joey Votto last week when his chief competitors for the National League Most Valuable Player award - Albert Pujols of St. Louis and Carlos Gonzalez of Colorado - each won both Gold Glove and Silver Slugger ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-14T07:53:18Z)

NBA Capsules: Johnson's late FTs carry Raptors to win

TORONTO (AP) — Amir Johnson made two free throws with 2.7 seconds left, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 102-101 on Sunday to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Celtics. Paul Pierce's shot bounced off the rim ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-22T03:47:35Z)

Colangelo says Raptors deal adds to team's core

TORONTO(AP) -- The Toronto Raptors are putting Chris Bosh behind them and looking toward the future. A day after swinging a five-player deal with the New Orleans Hornets, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo says he added to his team's ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-21T19:26:30Z)

Kent State's Martin announces resignation

Kent, OH (Sports Network) - Kent State head football coach Doug Martin announced Sunday that he has resigned his position, effective at the end of the season. Martin, the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference, is 28-53 in seven seasons at ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-22T02:21:41Z)

WWE Survivor Series 2010 Detailed Results

The 24th annual WWE Survivor Series came to you, live on pay-per-view, from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Since losing to Wade Barrett, with some help from Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty, at WWE Hell in a Cell, John Cena has been forced to ... (Source: Wrestling101.com 2010-11-22T03:18:57Z)

KSU football coach Doug Martin resigns

Kent State football coach Doug Martin will coach his last game for the Golden Flashes' game this Friday against Ohio at Dix Stadium. Martin informed KSU Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen of his decision Sunday afternoon. ''I'd like to thank Doug for his ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-22T01:17:16Z)

Overnight rain helps in search for gunman accused of shooting a Utah park ranger

MOAB — Heavy overnight rain helped in the search Sunday for a gunman accused of critically injuring a state parks ranger, unveiling fresh tracks in the mud as the manhunt narrowed to an area flanked by the Colorado River on the east and slick red rock ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-11-21T20:59:34Z)

Kent State's Coach Martin resigns

KENT, Ohio, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Kent State football Coach Doug Martin said Sunday he is resigning at the end of the season. Martin has coached the Golden Flashes for seven years and is the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference. He has compiled ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-22T02:57:29Z)

Senate OKs $4.6B in settlements for black farmers, Indians

Washington — The U.S. Senate approved spending $4.6billion for civil settlements with black farmers who alleged racial discrimination by government lenders and with 300,000 American Indians who say they have been cheated out of land royalties dating back ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-20T05:58:48Z)

Officers swarm rugged Utah canyon, hunting shooter

MOAB, Utah -- Law officers hunting a gunman accused of critically wounding a Utah Park ranger tracked the man's footprints in a canyon along the Colorado River, recovering his rifle and backpack, authorities said. Dozens of officers joined in the manhunt ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T12:17:00Z)

EU Says Irish Rescue Deal to Create Fund, May Restructure Banks

Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- European Union finance ministers said a rescue agreement for Ireland will create a capital fund for the country's banks and may end up "restructuring" the financial industry. "The programme will also include a fund for ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-21T20:38:05Z)

Vassallo, Kramer prevail in Philadelphia Marathon

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- American runner Daniel Vassallo and the Netherlands' Mariska Kramer outpaced a record field of about 11,000 runners to win Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Twenty-five-year-old Vassallo, of Wilmington, Mass. completed the 26.2-mile ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-22T02:50:19Z)

Votto could be an MVP today

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has won two straight National League Most Valuable Player awards. Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto, who led the Reds to the playoffs, could keep Pujols from a third straight MVP award today. Pujols and Colorado's ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-11-22T03:11:48Z)

Winners Announced for the 2010 'American Music Awards®'

LOS ANGELES , Nov. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the 38th Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced this evening from the Nokia Theatre, L.A LIVE. The show aired live on ABC at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT . Produced by dick clark productions (dcp ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-22T05:27:48Z)

WWE Survivor Series: Recapping The Highs and Lows, Is John Cena Free Or Fired?

The 24th Annual Survivor Series, which at first was almost extinct, finally commences at Miami's American Airlines Arena with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and Matt Striker kicking off the festivities. DiBiase comes out with Maryse who's wearing a gorgeous ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-22T04:09:03Z)

Senate Approves Payment of Black Farmers' Claims

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday approved $4.55 billion to settle longstanding charges that the federal government had denied or underpaid aid to black farmers and mismanaged trust funds for American Indians. The bill sets aside $1.15 billion to resolve ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-20T01:41:06Z)

Vignettes from the American Music Awards

LOS ANGELES— Vignettes from the 38th annual American Music Awards: STARS COLLIDE: Just minutes before the show began, stars, set pieces and show workers literally collided in the wings of the Nokia Theatre stage. Presenter Samuel L. Jackson popped by ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-22T04:52:00Z)

Vassallo, Kramer take Philadelphia Marathon

PHILADELPHIA: American runner Daniel Vassallo and the Netherlands' Mariska Kramer outpaced a record field of about 11,000 runners to win Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Twenty-five-year-old Vassallo, of Wilmington, Mass., completed the 26.2-mile course in ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-21T21:56:50Z)

Vassallo, Kramer win Philadelphia Marathon

PHILADELPHIA -- American runner Daniel Vassallo and the Netherlands' Mariska Kramer outpaced a record field of about 11,000 runners to win Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Twenty-five-year-old Vassallo, of Wilmington, Mass. completed the 26.2-mile course in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T19:19:21Z)

Feeling lucky? Take BP final settlement offer now or wait and see, maybe get less later

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T18:36:24Z)

BP victims' quandry: Settle now or sue later?

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-22T01:02:57Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 21, 2010, 8:43 pm

Kent State's Coach Martin resigns

KENT, Ohio, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Kent State football Coach Doug Martin said Sunday he is resigning at the end of the season. Martin has coached the Golden Flashes for seven years and is the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference. He has compiled ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-22T02:57:29Z)

Justin Bieber takes home two American Music Awards

The boys were back in town at the 38th American Music Awards Sunday night, or at least the boy was, as 16-year-old Justin Bieber took home his first three AMA glass pyramids at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles -- including for Artist of the Year, making ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-22T04:09:03Z)

Ecuador Says Two Oil Firms Will Not Sign New Deals

QUITO (Reuters) - A pair of international oil firms are set to reject new contracts offered by Ecuador's government as part of the OPEC member's bid to increase state revenue from the sector, President Rafael Correa said on Saturday. Tuesday is the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-21T03:41:37Z)

KSU football coach Doug Martin resigns

Kent State football coach Doug Martin will coach his last game for the Golden Flashes' game this Friday against Ohio at Dix Stadium. Martin informed KSU Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen of his decision Sunday afternoon. ''I'd like to thank Doug for his ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-11-22T01:17:16Z)

Ecuador: 2 foreign oil companies could leave

QUITO (MarketWatch) -- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-21T16:13:14Z)

Daniel Day-Lewis to play Lincoln, visits Illinois

Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis has visited Springfield as he prepares to play Abraham Lincoln. DreamsWorks Studios announced Friday that Day-Lewis would star as the president in the Steven Spielberg-directed film "Lincoln." The movie is based ... (Source: Freeport Journal Standard 2010-11-22T01:17:16Z)

Mullen: NKorea Report Shows Belligerent Behavior

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday a report that North Korea is stepping up its nuclear program is more evidence of the country's belligerent behavior. An American nuclear scientist who recently visited North Korea says he was taken to a ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-21T13:50:04Z)

For Anne Hathaway, sex gets better with 'Love'

NEW YORK — "No question about it, the sex this time was much better," said Anne Hathaway, laughing. "Even if it was faux sex!" That line also brought a big chuckle from her "Love & Other Drugs" co-star Jake Gyllenhaal, sitting next to her in ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-21T10:22:28Z)

Feeling lucky? Take BP final settlement offer now or wait and see, maybe get less later

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T18:36:24Z)

BP victims' quandry: Settle now or sue later?

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-22T01:02:57Z)

Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln': Could this be the most awards-laden cast ever?

With the news yesterday that Steven Spielberg's long-in-the-works biopic Lincoln finally has its start date (Fall 2011) and lead star (Daniel Day-Lewis) , we couldn't help but notice the serious accolades adorning every corner of the film already: The ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-11-20T18:16:06Z)

Live, from New York: It's the American Natural History Museum's 2010 Gala, with guest Anne ...

Lion and tigers and bears and -- Anne Hathaway and Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan ? Such was the scene at the American Museum of Natural history's 2010 gala fund-raiser Thursday night in New York, where a crowd heavy with "Saturday Night Live" cast members ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-20T00:00:53Z)

Justin Bieber Tops American Music Awards

Justin Bieber was named artist of the year at the 38th annual American Music Awards, held Sunday night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The 16-year-old teen heartthrob beat out Eminem, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry for the show's top honor. Bieber ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-22T04:16:13Z)

Anne Hathaway Brushes Off Jake Gyllenhaal/ Taylor Swift Romance Rumors

With Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal both in the middle of heavy promo tours — she having just released the blockbuster album Speak Now, allegedly chock-full of songs about her high-profile exes, and he making the publicity rounds with his "Love and ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-09T01:54:09Z)

American Music Awards 2010 live: All the performances, as they happen

What follows will be instant grades of every performance at tonight's American Music Awards. This post is written off-site from the AMAs at the LAT HQ, and strives to be as fast, coherent and accurate as possible. You have been warned. This post will be ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-22T03:54:45Z)

Valuable or best? Which should decide MVP?

Barry Larkin was so sure that he wouldn't be named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1995 that he booked himself a December vacation in Mexico and luxuriated in the jungle, far off the postseason-award-buzzing grid. "Nobody knew where I was ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

Daniel Day-Lewis in Illinois to prepare for Spielberg's 'Lincoln'

S PRINGFIELD, Ill. — Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is preparing for his role as Abraham Lincoln by visiting the state where the former president began his political career. DreamsWorks Studios says Day-Lewis will star in the Steven ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-21T19:19:21Z)

NKorea showed US scientist new nuclear plant: report

North Korea last week showed an American scientist a vast, new plant for enriching uranium with hundreds of centrifuges already installed and running, the New York Times reported. Scientist Siegfried Hecker told the US daily late Saturday that he had been ... (Source: PhysOrg 2010-11-21T17:17:39Z)

US scientist: NKorea has secretly built a new, highly sophisticated facility to enrich uranium

SEOUL, South Korea - In secret and with remarkable speed, North Korea has built a new, highly sophisticated facility to enrich uranium, according to an American nuclear scientist, raising fears that the North is ramping up its atomic program despite ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-21T16:56:11Z)

Senate approves $4.5B payment to Native Americans, black farmers

After months of hang-ups, the Senate unanimously approved Friday two multibillion-dollar settlements that will rectify long-standing claims against the federal government for discrimination and mismanagement. The vote essentially brings closure to the two ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-20T05:44:29Z)

ESPN's baseball experts pick which player should win the 2010 National League MVP Award

All Car-Go did was hit .382 with 22 RBIs in July, .344 with 23 RBIs in August and .393 with 26 RBIs in September, to finish a year in which he batted .336 with 34 homers and 117 RBIs. OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Adrian Gonzalez , 1B, San Diego (1); Troy ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-21T20:38:05Z)

Senate: $4.6B for Black Farmers, Indians

(WASHINGTON)—The Senate has approved almost $4.6 billion to settle long-standing claims brought by American Indians and black farmers against the government. The money has been held up for months in the Senate as Democrats and Republicans squabbled over ... (Source: Time 2010-11-20T14:12:44Z)

Kent State's Martin announces resignation

Kent, OH (Sports Network) - Kent State head football coach Doug Martin announced Sunday that he has resigned his position, effective at the end of the season. Martin, the longest-tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference, is 28-53 in seven seasons at ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-22T02:21:41Z)

BP claims a gamble: Get check now, risk less later

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Fishermen and business owners stung by a summer of lost revenue from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until Wednesday to file their compensation claims for short-term damages, and then they have to ask themselves: Do I feel lucky ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-21T21:35:21Z)

Dish Of Salt: Live Blogging The 2010 American Music Awards

7:02pm Christina Aguilera is promoting the heck of her movie, "Burlesque". Will be very surprised if it translates to box office success next weekend. 6:54pm I think I just spotted Paula Abdul standing and clapping when Bieber won his next award. 6:49pm It ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-22T04:23:22Z)

On the American Music Awards red carpet: Checking in with Taio Cruz, Trey Songz, Gavin ...

Unlike MTV's VMAs show, the American Music Awards telecast isn't typically known for its spontaneity. But before taking the AMAs stage Sunday evening, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale said he wasn't quite sure how his performance alongside guitarist Carlos ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-22T04:09:03Z)

Albert Pujols Should Edge Joey Votto for National League MVP Award

About two-thirds of the way through the season the National League had three Triple Crown candidates. It created a buzz that nearly carried into September, when separation in some of the categories made the historic achievement an impossibility. That ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-11-21T18:36:24Z)

Eminem, Justin Bieber win American Music awards

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Eminem and teen idol Justin Bieber were among the early winners at the American Music Awards on Sunday, an event that will see the duo square off for the top artist of the year honor later in the show. Other winners at the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-22T02:43:10Z)

Senate approves $4.6 billion to settle claims from black farmers, American Indians

WASHINGTON | The Senate on Friday approved nearly $4.6 billion to settle claims brought by American Indians and black farmers against the government. The money has been held up for months in the Senate as Democrats and Republicans squabbled over how to pay ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-20T05:01:32Z)

Ecuador's Correa: Two Foreign Oil Cos Could Leave The Country

QUITO -(Dow Jones)- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts. During his weekly media address ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-21T06:04:47Z)

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