Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 8:40 am

Energy provider Dominion's 2Q net income jumps on asset sale, higher demand

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Energy provider Dominion Resources said Wednesday that a sale of its assets and higher electric demand helped its net income more than triple in the second quarter. Dominion's second ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-28T19:42:23Z)

Exclusive: Tutor Poised to Close Miramax Deal

Barring any unforeseen developments, L.A. billionaire Ronald Tutor will have his prized Miramax by the end of day on Wednesday, according to a knowledgeable individual. The real-estate titan is close to wrapping up ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-07-29T00:35:52Z)

Seahawks, WR Golden Tate have deal

SEATTLE - Second-round draft choice Golden Tate says he and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a multiyear contract. The wide receiver from Notre Dame posted on his Twitter page Wednesday morning that he had ... (Source: KING-5 2010-07-28T18:16:29Z)

OSF costume sale to feature thousands of items

ASHLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is preparing for its first costume sale in over eight years. Thousands of professionally tailored garments are being sold for yard sale prices. Organizers say there is a ... (Source: KDRV 2010-07-30T02:29:13Z)

WR Golden Tate agrees to deal with Seahawks

Golden Tate agreed to terms on a contract with the Seahawks on Wednesday, meaning the receiver will report with the rest of the team's rookies on Thursday night for training camp. Seattle still must reach ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-29T02:23:15Z)

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair in codeshare deal

Alaska Air Group Inc. said it's signed a codeshare with Icelandair that will allow passengers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to earn frequent flier miles on the national carrier of Iceland. Icelandair ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-07-27T12:48:23Z)

On sale: Shakespeare Festival's costume collection

ASHLAND, Ore. — For the first time in seven years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is selling part of its costume collection, and Halloween revelers are salivating already. Need a Medieval knight's helmet? A sorcerer's ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-29T22:33:00Z)

On sale: Shakespeare Festival's custome collection

(AP) — ASHLAND, Ore. - For the first time in seven years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is selling part of its costume collection, and Halloween revelers are salivating already. Need a Medieval knight's ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-29T16:42:14Z)

Chesapeake Midstream Climbs 9.5% After IPO Raises $446 Million

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chesapeake Midstream Partners LP, a pipeline operator owned by the second-largest U.S. natural gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corp., rose as much as 9.5 percent after convincing buyers ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-29T15:30:40Z)

Ellen DeGeneres Quits After One Season On American Idol

Simon Cowell has gone and so too has Ellen DeGeneres . The television talk show queen is leaving American Idol after one season as judge on the hit Fox TV singing contest, RadarOnline.com has confirmed. "I ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-07-30T10:07:21Z)

Tim Tebow, 2007 Heisman Trophy Winner, Agrees to Terms With Denver Broncos

Tim Tebow , the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, signed with the Denver Broncos in time for the National Football League team's training camp. The Broncos didn't disclose terms in announcing the deal on their ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-30T05:13:52Z)

Ellen Degeneres Leaves American Idol: J-Lo, Diddy, Isaak and Michaels could be new ...

Simon Cowell has left and now Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol. She was by far the nicest but most awkward judge on the ratings giant. Ellen is leaving American Idol after just one season! She was ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T06:46:55Z)

Clippers Re-Sign Rasual Butler

The Los Angeles Clippers today re-signed free agent forward Rasual Butler. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. Butler, who averaged a career-high 11.9 points to go with 2.9 rebounds and 33.0 ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-07-29T10:58:39Z)

Rockets to send Andersen to Raptors for 2nd-round pick

With their frontcourt suddently overcrowded, the Rockets will ship second-year center David Andersen to the Toronto Raptors, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The Rockets, moving the 6-foot-11 Andersen ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-28T21:01:08Z)

Tim Tebow will haunt Jacksonvillle into eternity

Tim Tebow just won't go away, reminding the Jacksonville Jaguars of their monumental fail during the NFL Draft. See Tebow posing as a pitchman for Jockey underwear. See him lead the league in jersey sales. Tebow is the ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-07-30T10:43:08Z)

Molycorp, Envestnet Reduce Initial Offerings as SurgiVision Postpones Sale

Molycorp Inc., owner of the world's largest non-Chinese deposit of rare-earth metals, and Internet investment-services provider Envestnet Inc. priced initial public offerings after reducing their size, while ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T15:59:17Z)

Disney sells Miramax for $660 million

LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. Miramax's ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-07-30T15:15:09Z)

Raptors get Aussie centre from Rockets

The Toronto Raptors have acquired centre David Andersen from the Houston Rockets for cash and a future second-round draft pick. The six-foot-11 Australian averaged 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 63 games last ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-30T02:29:13Z)

Tate says he and Seahawks have reached deal; team mum

RENTON -- Seahawks second-round draft pick Golden Tate has reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract Wednesday. According to multiple reports, Tate, the 60th overall pick, will sign a contract worth $3.261 ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-30T08:27:08Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With The Denver Broncos, $33 Million Deal

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos agreed to terms of a five-year, $33 million deal, including $8.7 million guaranteed. Tim Tebow was the 25th selection of the 2010 NFL Draft. The 25th selection of the 2009 NFL Draft ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T04:52:23Z)

Dominion reports increase in net income; a 'New Realism' at Fannie Mae

Energy provider Dominion Resources said Wednesday that a sale of its assets and higher electric demand helped its net income more than triple in the second quarter. The Richmond company said it earned $1.76 ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-30T00:13:13Z)

My Review: Horizon Air from Seattle to Reno in a Q400

I have flown the route from Seattle to Reno many times in my life. From Reno Air back in the day, to Southwest, to America West to Alaska Airlines. The flight is easy, only about 1.5hrs, enough time to take off, get a ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-19T14:16:37Z)

WRAPUP 3-Two U.S. IPOs rise, one falls in NYSE debut

NEW YORK(Reuters) - Two of the three U.S. companies that raised more than $900 million in their initial public offerings rose in their debuts on Thursday, while a third traded down, signaling that the appetite for new ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-29T17:46:40Z)

Dominion's 2Q net income jumps

Energy provider Dominion Resources said Wednesday that a sale of its assets and higher electric demand helped its net income more than triple in the second quarter. Dominion's second quarter benefited from hotter weather ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T19:35:14Z)

Walt Disney Co. agrees to sell Miramax Films for $660M; deal ends six-month bidding ...

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. The New York Times and ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-30T09:53:02Z)

Alaska Airlines to fly from San Jose to Los Cabos

Alaska Airlines announced today that it plans to fly three days a week to Los Cabos, Mexico, from Mineta San Jose International Airport, beginning Nov. 20. The carrier said the nonstop flights would depart San ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-29T17:18:02Z)

Celebrate Romance With Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel Package

Nothing says romance better than luxury accommodations and the River Walk of San Antonio, Texas. Couples can surround themselves with both and enjoy special romance package savings when booking into the Marriott San ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

With Ellen Degeneres Gone from American Idol, Will They Replace Her or Return to 3 ...

New American Idol Judge Ellen Degeneres Not Taking Simon Cowell's Depart... Ellen Degeneres, recent winner of the People's Choice Award for Favorite Talk Show Host and new American Idol judge, told ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

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