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 / August 19, 2010, 1:41 pm

Fox attacked for donation

FOX News is under attack from Democrats over $US1 million ($A1.1 million) donated by the network's parent company to the Republican Governors Association. In a letter to Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Nathan Daschle ... (Source: WA today 2010-08-19T14:22:48Z)

Charges dismissed in alleged attack on gay teen

MCKEE, Ky. (AP) - A judge has dismissed charges against two eastern Kentucky teens accused of attacking a gay classmate. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports prosecutor George T. Hays said Thursday that there wasn't ... (Source: WTVF 2010-08-19T16:53:08Z)

Roger Clemens indicted for lying to Congress about steroids

Clemens faces charges of obstruction of Congress, making false statements and perjury. The former major league baseball pitcher and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, testified under oath at a 2008 hearing ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-19T19:01:59Z)

Lone Star Said to Scrap $4 Billion K.E.B. Sale

Lone Star has decided to scrap its plan to sell a majority stake in Korea Exchange Bank worth $4 billion at current market price because of weak demand from potential investors, Reuters said , citing a report ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-19T08:39:12Z)

Some stores finding deep discounts aren't enough

NEW YORK (AP) — A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days ... (Source: Logan Banner 2010-08-19T18:19:02Z)

Some retailers finding deep discounts aren't enough to lure shoppers

NEW YORK — A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days, and other ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-19T09:00:41Z)

$1M gift to GOP draws fire

WASHINGTON — Democrats are escalating their attack on Fox News over the $1 million donation by the network's parent company to the Republican Governors Association. In a letter Wednesday to Fox News Chairman Roger ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-19T06:01:43Z)

Roger Federer Now Basically Admits His William-Tell Knock-Can-Off-Head-With-Serve ...

Remember that amazing viral video going around two days ago of Roger Federer knocking a can off a guy's head with his serve in a photo shoot for Gillette? We sure do. Initially, a posting on Federer's web site suggested ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-08-19T20:06:24Z)

Intel buying McAfee in push beyond PC chips

Intel Corp. is making the biggest acquisition in its history with the $7.68 billion takeover of computer-security software maker McAfee Inc., an expensive example of Intel's commitment to serve an increasing ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-19T18:40:30Z)

Former Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens charged with perjury in steroid ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids. Clemens faces charges of obstruction of Congress, making ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-19T19:59:15Z)

I'm Roger Ailes, And I Approved This Republican Candidate

Bloomberg's Jonathan Salant broke the news that a Fox News parent company had donated $1 million to the Republican Governors' Association. The explanation was slightly lacking: News Corp "opposes proposed ... (Source: Slate 2010-08-17T20:30:15Z)

NFL upholds Brian Cushing's four-game suspension

The NFL announced Wednesday that it will uphold Brian Cushing's four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Houston Texans owner Bob McNair met with commissioner Roger Goodell ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Lone Star scraps $4bn KEB stake sale

United States private equity firm, Lone Star has decided to scrap its plan to sell a majority stake in Korea Exchange Bank worth $4bn at current market price because of weak demand from potential investors, a local paper ... (Source: Punch 2010-08-19T01:36:52Z)

Roger Federer on whether trick-shot video is real: 'Not saying that'

MASON, OHIO — Roger Federer says there a little bit of magic at work in his trick-shot video that has drawn more than 1.2 million views on YouTube. The video shows Federer knocking a metal can off a man's head with a ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-19T15:55:52Z)

Analyst Research on Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), McAfee (NYSE: MFE), Micron Technology ...

TORONTO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/19/10 -- The Bedford Report is pleased to announce that its latest Market Update analyzing recent news and events on Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), Micron ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-19T17:00:17Z)

Cameron Diaz is McAfee's 'Most Dangerous' Internet Celeb

Cameron Diaz has replaced Jessica Biel as the most dangerous celebrity on the Internet. No, we're not talking about inane tweets or questionable paparazzi photos, but common search terms that often lead to users to Web ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-19T15:05:45Z)

Cameron Diaz tops Most Dangerous Celebrity Search list

Beware. Googling Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts or Jessica Biel could be dangerous. According to new research by computer-security software maker McAfee Inc., those celeb names are used to lure people into ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-19T12:56:54Z)

McAfee shares soar on Intel deal

Intel's (INTC) $7.7 billion acquisition of McAfee (MFE) isn't the deal investors expected the chipmaker to make, but it's likely to reap long-term dividends. Intel said it will acquire the security-technology ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Charges dismissed in gay teen attack

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports prosecutor George T. Hays said Thursday that there wasn't enough evidence to convict Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams, both 18. They were charged with fourth-degree assault and ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Brian Cushing's suspension stands

The NFL announced Thursday that Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing 's four-game suspension for testing positive for HCG will stand. Texans owner Bob McNair met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell earlier ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-19T18:19:02Z)

Charges dismissed in alleged attack of gay student

MCKEE — A judge has dismissed charges against two Jackson County teens accused of attacking a lesbian classmate. The trial for Corinne Schwab and Ashley Sams had been scheduled to start Thursday morning, but ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-19T19:23:27Z)

Is Roger Federer's trick-shot video real? He won't say

Mason, Ohio -- Roger Federer says there a little bit of magic at work in his trick-shot video that has drawn more than 1.2 million views on YouTube. The video shows Federer knocking a metal can off a man's ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-19T15:41:33Z)

Intel deal for McAfee positions both firms to capitalize on mobile sector growth

Editor's note: Allan Krans is a senior analyst with Technology Business Research. Chip giant Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC ) is acquiring security firm McAfee (NYSE: MFE ) in an all-cash deal worth nearly $7.7 ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-19T20:13:34Z)

Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, Jessica Biel Lead List Of Most Dangerous Celebs To ...

Plenty of celebrities can be considered "dangerous." George Michael seems hazardous to the health of most people. Same goes for Ted Nugent. But which celebrities pose the biggest threat to your computer ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-19T20:20:43Z)

Report: Lone Star Scraps KEB Stake Sale

(Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Lone Star [LS.UL] has decided to scrap its plan to sell a majority stake in Korea Exchange Bank ( 004940.KS ) worth $4 billion at the current market price due to weak demand from ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-08-18T09:37:40Z)

Roger Clemens indicted for lying to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former major league pitcher Roger Clemens is under indictment, accused of lying to Congress about using steroids. Clemens faces charges of obstruction of Congress, making false statements and perjury ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-08-19T19:37:46Z)

Deep discounts still aren't enough to lure shoppers

New York -- A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Wal-mart shoppers to bite these days ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-19T08:17:44Z)

McAfee Another Weapon For Intel's Mobile Battle

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Intel Corp.'s (INTC) acquisition of McAfee Inc. (MFE) represents the chip maker's most dramatic step yet in a quest to supply chips to virtually every electronic device connected to the Internet ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-19T20:13:34Z)

NFL will not reduce suspension for Texans LB Brian Cushing

The NFL announced on Thursday that commissioner Roger Goodell will not reduce the four-game suspension given to Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing this year for violating the league's policy on performance ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-19T16:38:49Z)

Intel Acquires McAfee For $7.68 Billion

Intel has agreed to acquire McAfee Inc. for approximately $7.68 billion ($48 per share in cash), the company announced today. The boards of directors of both companies have approved the deal, which is expected to close ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

Blog Archive